Veracity POINTSOURCE VAD-PSW POE Installation Tool with Wireless Link

The Veracity POINTSOURCE VAD-PSW is a portable, battery-powered POE injector providing wireless network access to the IP camera it is powering. It is connected directly to the camera using a standard Ethernet network cable. it delivers POE to the camera and connects the IP camera to the embedded wireless access point. By logging into the wireless network, live video can be viewed wirelessly on a smartphone, laptop or tablet.

POINTSOURCE Wireless features automatic camera discovery, including ONVIF. It has a default network SSID with password and an IP address for accessing the device itself. These may be changed as required by the user.   The wireless link can be switched between 2.4GHz and 5GHz. A reset function is available to reset the device to default factory settings.

The wireless LED flashes as the unit boots up and is steady when the link is available. The POE port LED shows when the camera is powered, whilst the network port LEDs indicate the wired link speed (10/100) and network activity.

Application

Browser Connection

Upon connecting to POINTSOURCE Wireless with a wireless-network-enabled laptop, tablet or smartphone, through a browser, the user is presented with a web page, allowing configuration of the POINTSOURCE Wireless itself and showing the IP address of the connected camera. Configuration functionality depends upon the IP camera manufacturer’s supported features and functions.
The system firmware is field-upgradeable to allow updates for new features and special camera types.

Veracity provide a smart app called CAMPOINT (on iOS and Android) for IP camera configuration.  This enables simple wireless viewing of video from one or more IP cameras on a smart phone or tablet. CAMPOINT runs on smart phones and tablets to make IP camera installations simple, fast and convenient to use.

Removable Battery Module

POINTSOURCE Wireless has an easily removable, rechargeable battery module which provides enough power for a full day’s installation work. The quick release battery module is removed for recharging purposes.

The battery has a life of 3 to 5 years, or 200 - 1000 cycles depending upon discharge depth and operating temperature. The battery status indicator shows the remaining charge in steps of 25%. The simple design of the system allows  a battery to be recharged whilst POINTSOURCE Wireless continues to be used with a second battery. Extra battery modules are available as an option.

Features:

• Allows local viewing of IP camera video wirelessly on smart devices close to camera
• Enables rapid and precise adjustment of camera alignment, focus and field of view
• Removable, rechargeable battery with sufficient power for a day’s installation work
• Additional spare batteries available for rapid swap over
• Supports all classes of 802.3af and 802.3at POE devices
• Includes convenient USB charging point for tablets and smart phones