Multiple Camera Implementation

Most multiple camera installations using i-Catcher technology utilize the i-Catcher Console application. Image information is generated by i-Catcher Clients connecting to the Console via the local area network.

i-Catcher Console can also use local feed "nodes". Nodes are "silent" i-Catcher Sentry clients that run on the same system as Console, and connect locally so that i-Catcher Console can use cameras connected to the local system, and still maintain flexible and complete control over the video feed.

In locations where a direct video or network connection is not possible 2.4 GHz microwave transmitters make it possible to site the cameras up to 150 meters away from the network.
Where it is necessary to economize on video hardware, installing one capture card per camera on a single system may become impractical. For this reason, i-Catcher Video Server has been developed for use with the four-input ViewCast Osprey-100 capture card. With the Osprey card and a combination of i-Catcher Video Server and i-Catcher Console, it is possible for a single system to monitor, record, and control up to 16 video feeds.

i-Catcher Console's feed limit is much higher. With its ability to handle remote Sentry clients as well as local feeds, Console can, subject to system specification, handle up to 255 video feeds. Some local, some remote clients, and some network feeds.

If your installation requires alert capabilities, the i-Catcher Alert application brings email, Web, and SMS alerts to the console application. Keeping you informed of what’s happening on all your cameras.

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