IP-camera DCS - 2103 is an excellent tool for organizing surveillance of various objects. Moreover, their state can be monitored both in real time and recorded with subsequent playback on any computer system connected to it. In addition to this, it has expanded functionality, and the cost is not so high. It is the possibilities of such a means of observation for the implementation of observation that this material will be devoted to.
Package
The delivery list of D - Link DCS - 2103 includes the following main components:
- IP camera.
- Stand for this video surveillance system.
- User's manual in abbreviated format. It only provides basic information. But more detailed information can be found on electronic media and viewit on a personal computer.
- Twisted pair crimped on both sides.
- External power supply.
- CD with documentation and specialized software.
The only negative of the list above is the lack of a memory card in it. But in this case there is a slot for its installation, and without such a drive, such a video surveillance system cannot work autonomously. Therefore, it must be purchased separately and, of course, at an additional cost.
Performance
As noted earlier, DCS - 2103 is a device with extended functionality. It differs from conventional cameras in that it has its own processor and storage. That is, in this case, offline recording is possible. In essence, this is a specialized computer for creating ultra-compact video surveillance systems. It is this advantage that this device compares favorably with competitors.
Destination
The most optimal IP - camera D - Link DCS - 2103 to use when implementing autonomous and distributed surveillance systems. If you need to observe one object, then a single such device is enough. A similar number of cameras can be dispensed with if there are several of them and they are very close to each other.
But also such monitoring tools make it possible to implement a distributed video surveillance system. You just need to choose the installation location of such IP cameras and purchase them in the right quantity. Thenyou just need to perform installation work and properly configure them. That is, this device is universal and is great for use as part of various video surveillance systems.
Main parameters
Camera D - Link DCS - 2103 boasts advanced technical specifications. It is equipped with a separate processor and runs under a special operating system. These two moments alone make her special.
The optical system in this case is really beyond praise. It is based on a sensor element, the diameter of which is a quarter of an inch. At the same time, it allows you to record an image in HD quality (the real resolution of such a picture is 1280x800). That is, the detailing of the picture obtained in this case does not cause any complaints from specialists. The minimum level of illumination of the controlled area must be at least 1 lux. But the better the lighting, the better the picture will be.
There is also a microphone. Its hole is displayed under the eye of the camera. That is, you can see not only the recording, but also listen to the sound situation on the controlled object.
Viewing angles for this component of video surveillance systems are 57 degrees diagonally and 37 degrees vertically. Diagonally, this allows you to get as much as 66 degrees. Of course, this is 170 degrees, like modern smartphones, but the values indicated earlier are quite enough to observe.
To connect to a personal computer, this unituses an RJ-45 port. It can transmit information at a speed of 100 Mbps. This is quite enough to get a picture in real time or remotely read the built-in drive.
Quick setup procedure
Although the DCS-2103 IP camera is nominally a stand-alone device, it needs an external power supply for its normal operation. Therefore, experts recommend in such cases to use uninterruptible power supplies. If for some reason the power supply is interrupted, then there will certainly be no problems with the presence of the picture and important information will not be lost.
The setup algorithm for this device is as follows:
- We take it out of the box and install the camera at the place of future operation.
- We bring all communications. These are power wires, this is also a twisted pair from the control PC. You also need to install a memory card in the expansion slot for offline operation.
- Turn on the entire video surveillance system in the complex. We are waiting for the PC to finish loading.
- Install the digital media included in the package into the CD-ROM drive.
- In the future, following the instructions of the wizard, install all the necessary software. It is also necessary to set additional parameters, for example, the address of the camera on the network and the password for establishing a connection to it.
- After that, it is enough to launch the proprietary utility from D-Link and you can start video surveillance.
Cost
On the one hand, the DCS-2103 camera has a rather high cost compared to its competitors. You can find cheaper such devices. But from the point of view of functionality, they are significantly inferior to the technical means of video surveillance systems considered in this review. Such a camera can work autonomously, and allows you to install a separate drive, which will then be recorded. In this case, it is possible to set the image quality. In addition to this, you can also set a special mode that will start recording only if there is movement in the field of view of such a device. Therefore, the price tag of 4500 - 4700 rubles does not look so overpriced. The user gets a more functional solution, with which it is much easier to implement any video surveillance system.
Reviews
The only disadvantage of DCS - 2103 is the high cost. But it is justified by the improved functionality of such a device. He really has improved specifications and there are not so many analogues for the hero of this review. At the same time, the price will be lower for this camera.
The pluses include advanced specifications, the ability to work offline and advanced communication capabilities. The owners also emphasize the high quality and detail of the resulting image, which in this case meets the HD specifications.
Conclusion
An almost universal remedy forimplementation of various video surveillance systems is DCS - 2103. The technical specifications of this IP camera practically do not limit the possible areas of its use. In addition, it allows you to additionally install a digital drive and store information recorded during operation on it. At the same software level, many modes are implemented that allow the device to be individually configured for each individual situation. The result is really an ideal tool for creating video surveillance systems of any level of complexity. Moreover, it is universal and functional.
