The Perfect Transition Solution from Analog to Digital
Analog surveillance system has been a part of the security market for many decades, however, with the fast advance technology and the need for further advance functions from the society is showing a slow shift in the industry to the digital world. Plustek VS 540i, a powerful & mighty H.264 video encoder is made to digitize your existing analog video camera’s signal instantly and enable you to the same benefits as an IP system. It’s the perfect little gadget that comes in aid when you are transiting from your existing analog system. The palm size economical device, supports up to four cameras simultaneously in full D1 real-time video and audio encoding. Through the authority management controls, administrators can have the ability to create multiple users, with several access levels, allowing connection from around the world. This enables one to effectively manage one’s asset.
Supporting dual-stream, which allows management to access, obtain feeds, and monitor in MJPEG and/or H.264 video compression modes independently; which transfer to lower bit rate giving you the maximum bandwidth for smoother viewing capability. The powerful motion detection enables to system to send out alerts immediately via e-mail or SMS messages. Assisting owners and managers to stay in touch and act upon instantaneously shall any abnormal behavior happening while they are away. It can also be easily integrated with major CMS manufactures, such as, Milestone System through ONVIF. Opening the doors for you to larger and deeper analytic needs.

The Plustek video encoder, VS 540i is the best standalone, edge encoder to position closely with your analog cameras when installation of cabling is not feasible. It can relief one from costly new layouts of coaxial cables as well as providing one to much superior and smoother images sitting attentively next to the surveillance eye. PTZ controls can obtain simply through the RS-485 ports located right on the side panels. Given the ability to view wider angles and zoom in as if you are right there at the monitor site. Join and experience what Plustek security’s product line can do for you.
Recording Cameras | 4 |
Display Mode | Web Browser: Single or 4-CH display mode |
Local Video Display Mode | Yes (RCA) Sequence mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, all (TV-Out Select Button) |
Video Compression Format | M-JPEG, H.264 |
Recording Frames Per Seconds (fps) | up to 120 fps |
CPU | Embedded Processor |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet (x 1, RJ-45) |
LED Indicators | 1 x Power 1 x Status 1 x Network Status |
Connectors | 1 x RJ-45 for GbE port 1 x RCA for video-output 4 x BNC (75 ohm) for video-input 1 x RS-485 for PTZ (Pelco-D) 1 x Selectable local channel display plug (GPIO) 1 x USB (reserved) 1 x Console (reserved) 1 x DC-Jack (power-in) |
Buttons | 1 x Reset button |
Thermal Solution | Fanless |
Energy-saving Design | Low power consumption (max. 8 watts) |
Power | 12 Vdc/ 1.5 A, input: 8 ~ 16 Vdc |
Operating Environments | Temperature: -20°C ~ +65°C (-4°F ~ +149°F) Humidity: 20% ~ 80% R.H. |
Easy System Reset | One-touch reset button (reset to manufacture setting) |
Automatic System Recovery | Supports automatic system startup after power outage |
Dimensions | 152 (W) x 170 (D) x 43 (H) mm |
Weight | 760g (1.67 lbs) |
Certification | CE, FCC, RoHs |
Live View | Camera View: 1x1, 2x2 Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Center (dependent on camera) Snapshot Camera Audio: On/Off (dependent on camera) |
Video Streaming | Simultaneous dual streams Video streaming Format: MJPEG/ H.264 |
Image setting | Compression, Brightness, Contrast |
Intelligent Video | Video Motion Detection (3 Windows) |
Network Protocol | TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, DHCP Client, Fixed IP, DDNS Client, NTP, SMTP, FTP Client, DNS, UPnP, RTP (TCP, UDP/ uncast), RTSP |
Security | Password Protection, User Access Privilege |
Language Support | English, German, French, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean |
Remote Client System (Minimum Requirement) | Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) / Windows 7 (32-bit) RAM: 1 GB or above CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.6GHz or above Network: 10/100/1000 Mbps (RJ-45) |
Browser Support | Internet Explorer (IE) 7.0 or above |
Software AP | Plustek Search Tool |