CCTV recorder control centre software

Bosch Security Systems has introduced an updated version of its Divar Control Center software that enables users of Divar-2 systems to extend their systems with the Divar XF Hybrid H.264 recorders. The software provides an easy and economical upgrade path, enabling Divar-2 users to increase the flexibility and capabilities of their installation and even migrate to IP.

Now, an unlimited number of Divar-2 and Divar XF units can be operated and managed via the control centre software. It is also now possible with the Divar Control Center to connect and control an unlimited number of Divar-2 and Divar XF units. The Control Center has an easy-to-use, intuitive user interface giving access to recorders and cameras in seconds. It allows the entire system to be managed remotely over IP.

In addition to the remote capabilities over IP, it is now possible to operate and manage a total of 30 Divars locally by using a single Bosch CCTV keyboard – combining a maximum of 16 Divar XF and 14 Divar-2 units in a single system. By using the Bosch Video Manager and keyboard expander, a scalable video solution can also be created, with a total of four Bosch CCTV keyboards and six CCTV monitors to control and manage all the recorders.

Each Divar XF unit added to the system enables up to eight H.264 IP cameras to be added using the existing IT network infrastructure to transmit the video, with both IP and analog cameras being controlled in exactly the same way. The Control Center software is also available for download from the Bosch website free of charge, so that even if users choose not to extend their systems with the Divar XF units, they are still able to upgrade their existing Divar-2 control centre software with an improved user interface and Windows Vista support.