The document introduces the Linksys PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera with Audio and POE. This camera provides a high-quality video surveillance platform with Power over Ethernet, allowing for flexible installation. The camera is customizable for various applications and sites. It can be easily mounted using the included bracket and can also be placed inside a protective enclosure for indoor or outdoor installations. The camera uses removable CS-mount lenses and can be customized with optional zoom, wide-angle, vari-focal, auto-iris, or other lenses as needed. The PVC2300 is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device, enabling it to be powered via Ethernet cabling from a PoE Switch or power injector. This makes it suitable for installations where power outlets may not be available, such as ceilings or rooftops. The PVC2300 camera can be mounted on a Pan-Tilt (PT) base supporting the Pelco_D protocol and can be remotely controlled through an RS-485 interface. It also has input and output ports for connecting to alarm panels, sensors, lighting switches, and other devices. The PVC2300 utilizes a high-quality progressive scan CCD Sensor to deliver good quality video.
The PVC2300 is a compact, box‑type surveillance camera that can be powered via Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) or an external 12 V adapter, allowing flexible installation on ceilings, rooftops or enclosed enclosures. It supports removable CS‑mount lenses, dual video codecs (MPEG‑4 and MJPEG) and two‑way audio with built‑in microphone and speaker ports.
The camera offers extensive network features such as IP multicast, RTSP, RTP, VLAN tagging, Dynamic DNS and HTTPS management. It includes motion detection with email alerts, up to 10 unicast and unlimited multicast viewers, and can be integrated with Pelco‑D pan/tilt bases via RS‑485. Technical specifications cover a 1/4" progressive CCD sensor, low‑light performance down to 0.4 lux, and a range of video resolutions up to VGA at selectable frame rates.
| Sensor | 1/4" Progressive CCD |
|---|---|
| Low Light Sensitivity | 0.4 lux @ F1.7 |
| Lens Focal Length | 500 mm – ∞ (included lens) |
| Field of View | 60° (included lens) |
| Video Resolutions | 640×480 (VGA), 320×240 (QVGA), 160×120 (QQVGA) |
| Frame Rate | 1–30 FPS (selectable) |
| Power Consumption | 10 W |
| Dimensions | 4.72" × 2.99" × 1.81" (120 × 76 × 46 mm) |
| Weight | 1.15 lb (0.52 kg) |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af (48 V/0.3 A) |
The camera can be powered via IEEE 802.3af PoE (48 V/0.3 A) or with an external 12 V/1 A power adapter.
Up to 10 unicast users and unlimited multicast users can view the stream simultaneously.
Yes, it provides motion detection with event notifications sent to email or logged in the monitoring software.
The camera supports dual codecs – MPEG‑4 and MJPEG – which can be used simultaneously.