Migrate your analog CCTV system into an IP-based security solution

Axis video encoders integrate easily into your existing analog CCTV system. Benefit from digital technology without scrapping your investments in an analog system. 

What is a video encoder?

A video encoder (also referred to as video server) digitizes analog video signals and sends digital images directly over an IP network, such as a LAN, intranet or Internet. It essentially turns an analog video system into a network video system and enables users to view live images using a Web browser or a video management software on any local or remote computer on a network.



It allows authorized viewers from different locations to simultaneously access images from the same analog camera, as well as network cameras if they are added to the system. 

Remote accessibility

An IP-based surveillance system will give you the ability to secure people and property, or monitor equipment and facilities, remotely from anywhere there is a networked computer.

In addition, by utilizing the serial ports of a video server, you can remotely control existing equipment such as pan/tilt/zoom devices or time-lapse tape recorders. A video server can be connected to a wide variety of specialized cameras such as a miniature or microscope camera. More benefits with digital video surveillance.



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Alarm management

Video encoder's back view

You gain a wide range of features such as e-mail notification upon alarm, and integration possibilities with other security devices through a video server's digital inputs and outputs (I/O). Digital inputs can be used to trigger the transmission of images from the video server upon alarm. Digital outputs can be used to remotely or automatically open or close doors, turn lights on or off, and control temperature levels.

Extend the possibilities of your analog CCTV system

By combining an analog CCTV system with a network video system, you can easily and cost-effectively expand the surveillance system, and reduce total installation and maintenance costs.

Going digital means you'll have crisp, quality images. Images from an alarm event could be easily and quickly distributed via computer networks to many people in different locations for further examination. A video server's image buffers can save and send images collected before an alarm occurred. Images can be stored on a hard disk at remote locations for convenience and/or security purposes. There is no need to buy or change video tapes, or service the video recorder. Digital storage also reduces the risk of image degradation and provides quick and easy search capabilities.