The Basler BIP-1600c-dn high-performance network camera is designed especially for challenging security installations that require a particularly high level of detail with a Day/Night feature. The two megapixel CCD progressive scan sensor (1600 x 1200) delivers clear images with reduced motion blur. In particular, standards-compliant H.264 video compression makes the Basler IP camera a perfect solution for combining megapixel resolutions (up to UXGA) with optimized bandwidth.

Performance characteristics:

• Day and Night Functionality:
  True day and night functionality via an automatically retractable IR-cut filter provides a high image quality color mode for daylight applications and a black and white mode for night and low light conditions.
   
• Motion detection and intelligent alarm buffering:
  Up to five different masks for motion detection can be combined with extensive event and alarm management functionality. Configurable internal ring buffer storage makes it possible to access pre and post alarm images.
   
• Dual-encoding and multi-view streaming:
  Video compression with standards-compliant MJPEG, MPEG-4, or H.264 encoding provides a perfect fit for the varied requirements of users and clients. This flexible approach allows the customized use of multiple MJPEG streams while also using an MPEG-4 or H.264 encoded stream. The resolution and frame rate of the MJPEG image streams and the MPEG-4 or H.264 stream can be independently adjusted.
   
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  Scaling and AOI feature:
  To display a maximum of detail with the highest precision, several image formats and any aspect ratio can be configured. The unique Area of Interest (AOI) feature lets users define customized regions within the original field of view. The selected areas of interest can be streamed and encoded separately to realize not only ePTZ but also multiple virtual cameras. This means that only relevant image details will be transmitted, avoiding redundant data and leading to a significant reduction in the bandwidth required.
   
• Motion Detection and Intelligent Alarm Buffering:
  Up to five different masks for motion detection can be combined with extensive event and alarm management functionality. Configurable internal ring buffer storage makes it possible to access pre and post alarm images.
   
• Compact, robust design:
  An ultra-compact, all-metal housing with an 89.8 mm x 29 mm x 44 mm size and a weight of only 230 grams makes these the smallest IP cameras in their class
   
• Ideal Image Quality:
  A flexible set of control functions (white balance, brightness control, AGC, etc.) ensures outstanding quality images for a variety of applications. The use of a high-performance CCD imaging sensor from Sony provides exceptional sensitivity for low lighting conditions. Moreover, these CCD sensors employ the progressive scan method, which is the basis for exceptional image quality with reduced motion blur.
   

What Makes Basler Camera Quality So Special?

To ensure consistently high product quality, we employ several inspection procedures during manufacturing. The following list indicates some of the most important quality assurance tools we use to meet your highest requirements.

Camera Sensor Alignment Tool (CSAT):

Due to higher resolutions and smaller pixels, depth of focus and the exact positioning of the imaging sensor in the camera are becoming more and more critical. An area scan sensor must be aligned in six degrees of freedom.

The back focal length on each camera is carefully measured and adjusted by our patented "CSAT" procedure. This guarantees an optimum distance between the lens flange and the sensor and ensures outstanding image quality based on compliance with optics standards.

Camera Test Tool (CTT+)

Our advanced Camera Test Tool (CTT+), the first fully automated inspection system for digital cameras, checks all of the significant quality aspects of each camera we produce. The CTT+ is a unique combination of optics, hardware, and software that can be quickly and efficiently used to calibrate a camera and to measure its performance against a set of standards. For defined sets of conditions, an automated software program examines the camera's output, makes any calibration adjustments necessary, and compares the output to a strictly defined set of performance criteria.

Basler customers get a 100% tested camera, all of the benefits that go along with 100% testing, and a much higher level of satisfaction. This is a definite win-win situation.