Leading the Industrial Video-over-IP Evolution
Versatile and advanced video digitization and compression technologies, such as MJPEG and MPEGx, make it possible to migrate CCTV surveillance systems to IP-based platforms. This means that video-over-IP solutions, which include IP cameras, video servers, and network DVRs (Digital Video Recorders), use some of the hottest products in the CCTV surveillance markets. However, most video-over-IP solutions on the market today are designed for general purpose applications, which means they are not suitable for unpredictable industrial environments. In fact, some seemingly commonplace applications, such as road traffic control and monitoring, oil and gas refineries and pipelines, mining pits, etc., should be classified as industrial-grade, and as such require using rugged, well-designed video-over-IP solutions to ensure that video surveillance systems work properly.

To meet these stringent requirements, MOXA's new line of VPort industrial video servers feature an industrial-grade rugged design, such as power redundancy, enclosure protection, EMI/surge protection, wide operating temperature and DIN-Rail mounting. In addition, the products have a high MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure), UL508 industrial approval, and ATEX Class1, Division 2 anti-explosion certification, ensuring extremely high reliability when used in harsh, industrial environments..

Most video surveillance systems require customized video management functions, or must be integrated with other applications (e.g., SCADA, access control systems, fire alarm systems). For this reason, a user-friendly SDK (software development kit) is a good tool to have available for building customized video management systems. MOXA's VPort SDK, which includes CGI Commands, ActiveX, and a C library, is available free of charge to system integrators and third-party software developers. Learning to use the MOXA VPort SDK is easy, and detailed documentation and sample code is provided for quick reference. Click here for more detailed information about the SDK.

Versatile and Complete Video Server Solutions

MOXA's industrial video networking solutions include two kinds of video servers to meet the requirements of a variety of application environments. The industrial video servers are designed for rugged hardware protection for use in demanding industrial environments (e.g., transportation, utilities, factory monitoring, and automatic control systems). The general video servers, with compact size and cost-effective features, are designed for less demanding environments, such as banking, retail, and general building security and surveillance systems. All MOXA industrial video servers are covered by a 5-year warranty.

Use Industrial IP Networks to Increase Efficiency and Lower Costs

MOXA's industrial video networking solutions are designed for distributed and large-scale video surveillance systems that work over an IP network. The products that MOXA provides are ideally suited for industrial applications, such as traffic monitoring and control systems, water and wastewater supply systems, unmanned substation surveillance systems, and oil & gas applications.