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    FlexiDome2X VDN-0498 en Installation Manual[...]

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    FlexiDome2X Table of Cont ents | en 3 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 T able of Contents 1S a f e t y 5 1.1 Safety precautions 5 1.2 Important safety instructions 6 1.3 Connection in outdoor applications 7 1.3.1 Safety precautions 7 1.4 FCC information 9 1.5 UL certification 11 1.6 Bosch notice 11 2 Introduc[...]

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    4 en | Table of Cont ents FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems 5.2 Pre-defined modes 30 5.3 Day/Night switching 31 5.4 Camera control communication (Bilinx) 31 5.5 Main menu structure 32 5.5.1 Mode submenu 32 5.5.2 ALC submenu 33 5.5.3 Shutter/AGC submenu 34 5.5.4 Day/Night submenu 35 5.5.5 Enhance /[...]

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    FlexiDome2X Safety | en 5 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 1S a f e t y 1.1 Safety precautions DANGER! High risk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation such as "Dangerous Voltage" inside the product. If not avoided, this will result in an electrical shock, serious bodily injury, or[...]

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    6 en | Safety FlexiDo me2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems 1.2 Impor tant safe ty instructions Read, follow, and retain for future reference all of the following safety instructions. Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions be fore operati ng the unit. 1. Cleaning - Generally, using a[...]

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    FlexiDome2X Safety | en 7 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 1.3 Connection in outdoor applications 1.3.1 Safety precautions Coax grounding: If an outside cable system is connected to the unit, ensure that the system is grounded. U.S.A. models only: Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70 ,[...]

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    8 en | Safety FlexiDo me2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems ! CAUTION! The Low Voltage power supply unit must comply with EN/UL 60950. The power supply must be a SELV-LPS unit or a SELV - Class 2 unit (Safety E xtra Low Vo ltage - Limited Power Source). Disposal - Your Bosch product was developed and manufac[...]

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    FlexiDome2X Safety | en 9 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 1.4 FCC information FCC & ICES Information (U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules . Thes e limits are designed to prov[...]

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    10 en | Safety FlexiDo me2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems Informations FCC et ICES (modèles utilisés aux États -Unis et au Canada uniquement) Suite à différents tests, cet appareil s'est révélé conforme aux exigences imposées aux a ppareils numériques de classe B , en vertu de la section 15[...]

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    FlexiDome2X Safety | en 11 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, États-Unis, sous la référence n° 004-000-00345-4. 1.5 UL cer tif ication Disclaimer Underwriter Laboratories Inc. ("UL") has not tested the performance or reliability of the securit y or signaling [...]

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    FlexiDome2X Introduction | en 13 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 2 Introduction 2.1 F eatures The FlexiDome2X camera is a small, discreet, high-performance surveillance dome containing a high-performance 1/3-inch CCD sensor camera with integral varifocal lens. This surveillence dome can be mounted to an elec[...]

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    FlexiDome2X Installation | en 15 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 3 Installation 3.1 Unpacking Unpack carefully and handle the equipment with care. The packaging contains: – Integrated FlexiDome camera unit – Important safety instructions – Quick install instructions –C D R O M – Installation Instru[...]

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    16 en | Installation FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems 3.2 Disassembly The flush-mount vers ion consists of the following parts: The surface-mount version cons ists of the following parts: Figure 3.1 Flush-mount Camera module and mounting base Inner liner (with sealing ring) Trim ring Dome Figure [...]

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    FlexiDome2X Installation | en 17 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 To disassemble the unit proceed as follows: 1. Use the special screwdriver bi t to loosen the three tamper- resistant screws in the trim ring (the s crews remain in place). 2. Remove the trim ring and dome by pulling them from the base. 3. Remo[...]

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    18 en | Installation FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems 3.3.2 Flus h mounting Figure 3.3 Flush mounting - hollow surface Figure 3.4 Flush mounting - electrical bo x (4S) 1. Solid surface (pre-drill three 8mm holes and fit supplied plugs) 2. Three screws (supplied with camera) 3. Integrated camera u[...]

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    FlexiDome2X Installation | en 19 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 3.3.3 Surface mounting When using the surface mounting box: – With a side connection, remove the cap covering the side entrance. With a rear connection, leave the cap in place. – Attach the conduit to the mounting box. – Release the two c[...]

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    20 en | Installation FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems Figure 3.6 Sur face mounting - side connection Figure 3.7 Sur face mounting - rear connection 1. Solid surface (pre-drill three 8mm holes and fit supplied plugs) 2. Three screws (supplied with camera) 3. Three screws (M5, supplied) 4. Integrat[...]

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    FlexiDome2X Connection and set-up | en 21 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 4 Connection and se t-up 4.1 Po wer and video connections The wiring harness has a BNC connector to accept the video coax cable (with male BNC conn ector) and two stripped low voltage power wires for connect ion to a power connector. A[...]

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    22 en | Connection and se t-up FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems 6. In damp environments ensu re that the connections are sealed. (The surface mounting box and the other mounting accessories have a sealed co mpartment for th is purpose.) 7. Push the connections back throug h the surface cable hole[...]

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    FlexiDome2X Connection and set-up | en 23 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 4.2 Se t ting up the camera 4.2.1 Camera positioning To assist in setting up the ca mera, connect a monitor to the miniature 2.5 mm jack socket (2). This socket provides a composite video signal (with sy nc). An optional cable (code nu[...]

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    24 en | Connection and se t-up FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems The physical default position of the camera is that the top of the image corresponds to the indication TOP . The camera module position can be adjusted along three axes. When adjusting the camera position, ensure that the picture dis[...]

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    FlexiDome2X Connection and set-up | en 25 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 4.2.2 Menu navigation Five keys, located on the side panel, are used for navigating through the menu system. – Press the menu/select (center) key to access the menus or to move to the next or previous menu. – Press the menu/select [...]

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    26 en | Connection and se t-up FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems 4.2.3 Focal length and focus Before adjusting the focal leng th or focus, place the lens adjustment cap on the lens to ensure that the image sharpness is the same as when the dome is in place. 1. Connect a monitor or other di splay d[...]

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    FlexiDome2X Connection and set-up | en 27 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 4.2.5 Closing the unit When the camera position is se t and all adjustments have been made, close the unit. 1. Place the inner liner (with attached sealing ring) in position, aligning its fin with the bracket on the base. 2. Place the [...]

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    Flex iDome2X Configuration | en 29 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5 Configuration The camera normally provides an optimal picture without the need for further adjustments. There are six pre-defined modes with settings to make configur ation easier. Advanced set-up options are available in a menu system for [...]

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    30 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems 5.2 Pre-defined mode s There are six pre-defined modes with settings to make configuration easier. You can sel ect one of the six pre-defined modes in the Install/Mode subm enu. The modes are defined as follows: 1. 24-hour Default installatio[...]

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    Flex iDome2X Configuration | en 31 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.3 Day/Night switching The camera is equipped with a motorized I R filter. The mechanical IR filter can be removed in low-light or IR illuminated applications by so ftware configuration settings. If Auto switching mode is selected, the camer[...]

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    32 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems 5.5 Main menu structure 5.5.1 Mode submenu Item Selection Description Mode Submenu Sets up operating modes 1 to 6 ALC Submenu Video level control Shutter/AGC Submenu Shutte r and automatic gain control Day/Night Submenu Day/Night for color/mo[...]

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    Flex iDome2X Configuration | en 33 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.5.2 ALC submenu Item Selection Description ALC level -15 to +15 Selects the range within which the ALC will operate. A positive value is more useful for low-light conditions; a negative value is more useful for very bright conditions. Some [...]

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    34 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems 5.5.3 Shutte r/AGC submenu Item Selection Description Shutter AES, FL, Fixed AES (auto-shutter) - t he camera automatically sets the optimum shutter speed. FL - flickerless mode avoids interference from light sources. FIXED - allows a user de[...]

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    Flex iDome2X Configuration | en 35 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.5.4 Day/Night submenu SensUp Dynamic Off, 2x, 3x, …, 10x Selects the factor by which the sensitivity of the camera is increased. It is dynamic and so is only active when light levels are low. When active, some noise or spots may appear in[...]

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    36 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems Priority Motion, Color In AUTO mode: Color - the camera gives a color image as long as the light level permits. Motion - the camera avoids motion blur as long as the light level permits (it switches to monochrome earlier than it would with Co[...]

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    Flex iDome2X Configuration | en 37 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.5.5 Enhance / Dynamic Engine submenu Item Selection Description Dynamic Engine Off, XF-DYN, 2X-DYN, SmartBLC Off: - turns off all automatic scene detail and enhancments (only recommended for testing). XF-DYN: - extra internal processing is [...]

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    38 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems 5.5.6 Color submenu Dynamic noise reduction Auto, Off In AUTO mode the camera auto matically reduces the noise in the pict ure. This may cause some motion blur on exceptionally fast moving objects immediately in front of the camera. Th is can[...]

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    Flex iDome2X Configuration | en 39 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.5.7 VMD submenu Blue gain -5 to +5 -50 to +50 ATW and AWBhold - adjusts the B gain to optimize the whi te poin t. Manual - adjusts the Blue gain. Green gain -50 to +50 Manual - adjusts the Green gain. Saturation -15 to +5 Adjusts the color [...]

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    40 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems Selecting an area for VMD masking To set-up an area for VMD masking, access the area menu by selecting the VMD Area option from the VMD menu. Upon entering the Area menu, the current area is displayed with the upper left corner flashing. The [...]

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    Flex iDome2X Configuration | en 41 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.6 Install menu structure Item Selection Description Language Submenu Select on-screen display (OSD) language Synchronization Submenu Sets synchronization parameters. Connections Submenu Connection parameters Test signals Submenu Test patter[...]

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    42 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems 5.6.1 Language submenu 5.6.2 Connections submenu Item Selection Description Language English Spanish French German Portuguese Polish Italian Dutch Russian Displays the menus on the OSD in the choosen language. EXIT Returns to Install menu. It[...]

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    Flex iDome2X Configuration | en 43 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.6.3 Test signal submenu Item Selection Description Show camera ID Off, On Select On to overlay the camera ID on the video test signal. Test pattern Color bars 100%, Grayscale 11- step, Sawtooth 2H, Checker board, Cross hatch, UV plane Selec[...]

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    44 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems 5.6.4 Camera ID submenu Item Selection Description Camera ID Enter a 17-character camera name. Use Left/Righ t to change po sition in th e string; use up/down to select character. Use Select to exit. Display ID po s. Off, Top left, Top right,[...]

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    Flex iDome2X Configuration | en 45 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.6.5 Privacy masking submenu Selecting an area for privacy masking To set-up an area for privacy masking, access the area menu by selecting the Area option from th e privacy masking menu. Upon entering the Area menu, the current area is disp[...]

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    FlexiDome2X T r oubleshooting | en 47 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 6 T rouble shooting 6.1 Resolving pr oblems The following table is intended to help you identify the causes of malfunctions and correct them when possible. 6.2 Customer ser vice If you cannot resolve a fault, please contact your supplier o[...]

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    FlexiDome2X Maintenance | en 49 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 7 Maintenance 7.1 Repairs 7.1.1 Transfer and dis posal The camera should only be passed-on togeth er with this installation guide. The unit co ntains environmentally hazardous materials that must be disposed of according to law. Defective or sup[...]

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    FlexiDome2X T echnical Data | en 51 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 8 T echnical Data 8.1 Specificat ions All versions Type number VDN-498V03 VDN-498V09 Lens focal length 2.8 to 10 mm 9 to 22 mm F-stop F1.2 F1.4 Minimum Illumination 0.28 (0.027) lx (fc) 30IRE 0.099 (0.0092) mono 0.32 (0.03) lx (fc) 30IRE 0.1[...]

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    52 en | T echnical Data FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems ALC lens DC iris Test pattern generator Color bars 100%, Greyscal e 11-step, Sawtooth 2H, Checker board, Cross hatch, UV plane Video Motion Detection (VMD) One area, fully programmable Privacy Masking Four independent areas, fu lly programm[...]

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    FlexiDome2X T echnical Data | en 53 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 8.1.1 Dimensions Figu re 8.1 Dimensions - Flush-mount 57.6 (2.27) 57.6 (2.27) 158 (6.22) 39.5 (1.56) 85 (3.35) 33.3 (1.31) 66.5 (2.62) 121 (4.77) 95 (3.7) mm (in)[...]

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    54 en | T echnical Data FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems Figure 8.2 Dimensions - Sur face-mount 53.3 (2.1) 53.3 (2.1) 30.8 (1.21) 35 (1.38) 130.5 (5.14) 121 (4.77) mm (in) 158 (6.22)[...]

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    FlexiDome2X T echnical Data | en 55 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 8.1.2 Accessories – BNC to UTP transceiver – Surface Mount Box (SMB) – Pendant wall mount – Pendant ceiling mount –C o r n e r m o u n t – Bilinx communication in terface box and software Contact a Bosch representative in your ar[...]

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    FlexiDome2X | en 57 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Glossary A AES Automatic Electronic Shu tter (see Electronic iris). Aperture The size of the opening in the le ns iris that controls the amount of light reaching the CCD Sensor . The larger the F-number, the less light reaches the sensor. An inc rease of on[...]

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    58 en | FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems output color to give a natural co lor, independent of the lighting used. B Backfocus The distance between the image plane and the rear portion of the lens. Correct backfocus adjustment ensures that the camera remains in focus under various conditions. Bili[...]

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    FlexiDome2X | en 59 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 to specify the color balance correc tion of a camera to achieve a natural color image. D Day/Night (infrared sensitive) A camera that has normal color operation in situations where there is sufficient illumination (day conditions), but where the sensitivity[...]

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    60 en | FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems F F-Number The standard measure of the lens aperture, which is the iris diameter, divided by the focal length of the lens. The lower the maximum aperture (F-Number or F-Stop), the more light that passes through the lens. F-Stop See F-Number Field of View T[...]

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    FlexiDome2X | en 61 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 L Lens wizard The lens wizard is used when setting the backfocus. It opens the iris fully while maintaining the correct video level using AES. Lux The international (SI) unit of measurement of the intensi ty of light. It is equal to the illumin ation of a s[...]

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    62 en | FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manu al Bosch Security Systems S Saturation The amplitude of the chrominance signal affecting the vividne ss of the color. Sensitivity A measure of the amount of light required to prov ide a standard video signal. Sensitivity values are stated in lux ( see Lux). SensUp (sensitivity up) [...]

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    FlexiDome2X | en 63 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 V VMD Video Motion Detection: An al gorithm for motion detection in which the camera compares the current image with a reference image and counts the number of pixels that have changed between the two images. An al arm is generated when the number of pixel [...]

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