Finally, an IP focusing tool. Veracity Pinpoint
Focusing monitors for analog cameras have been available for years and years. Finally, a focusing aid is available for IP cameras.
The PINPOINT adaptor eliminates the need for an additional person to view the IP camera output remotely, relaying focusing and pointing instructions (typically via a mobile phone), to the camera installer set-up. Unlike analogue cameras, which can be set up using a portable analogue video LCD monitor, IP cameras require decoding and decompression of the digital video stream for display. PINPOINT allows POE to be passed through to the camera, whilst allowing a local laptop or PDA to be networked directly to the camera. This saves time and cost as the camera installer takes total control of the set-up through viewing live images from the camera as he is installing it.
The PINPOINT adaptor eliminates the need for an additional person to view the IP camera output remotely, relaying focusing and pointing instructions (typically via a mobile phone), to the camera installer set-up. Unlike analogue cameras, which can be set up using a portable analogue video LCD monitor, IP cameras require decoding and decompression of the digital video stream for display. PINPOINT allows POE to be passed through to the camera, whilst allowing a local laptop or PDA to be networked directly to the camera. This saves time and cost as the camera installer takes total control of the set-up through viewing live images from the camera as he is installing it.
PINPOINT is a compact device (58mm x 32mm x 21mm) which features three network ports – two sockets and a short flying RJ45 lead. PINPOINT enables the installer to disconnect the PoE powered network cable from the camera that requires set-up and plug it into PINPOINT. The camera is then powered by re-connecting the camera through PINPOINT’s flying lead, passing through the POE. PINPOINT’s third network port then provides a direct network connection to the IP camera allowing the installer to set-up and focus the camera using a laptop or PDA by connected to this port.
PINPOINT is powered by PoE and does not require an additional power supply. It is compatible with standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af), PoE Plus (IEEE 802.3at) and most non-standard PoE up to 30 watts. The device also features a ‘PoE enabled’ indicator to provide visual confirmation that the camera is receiving power. With the electronics in a tough, solid-molded casing, PINPOINT is ideally suited to the rigors of everyday installation use. 
