Using ISDN phone lines the card can deliver high quality video images wherever needed, without the cost of dedicated cabling. The Xyclops 8120-SA is a compact single card which connects directly to the ISDN network, eliminating the need for an additional terminal adapter. As a standalone card requiring no host controller it presents a simple and highly cost-effective alternative to conventional PC hosted systems. It remembers its settings so needs configuring only once. The Xyclops 8120-SA provides excellent video quality, with frame rates up to 30 fps.
Audio quality is similarly high, with a range of audio modes supported.
Video and audio modes and data rates can be altered dynamically during calls to meet changing surveillance requirements. Data rates are also changed indirectly by the audio mode selected. The Xyclops 8120-SA provides two data channels for transmitting data between the local and remote site. The second is a low bandwidth channel ideal for sending telemetry information or text. These data channels are accessed via two RS-232 interfaces on board.