Our mobile video conferencing products have always been designed with ergonomics and user friendly operation in focus. Wearability is an important aspect in this conjunction. The 1000 and 2000 series were both integrated in a vest suit. The 3000 and 3100 series were a combination of handheld and wearable design. The new Xcaster is also a combination of a handheld and wearable system.

Mobile tele presence

Today's applications for telepresence are tied to the meeting rooms. What about taking telepresence a step further and bring it out of the meeting rooms and into the field, where the improved video quality can start making a difference?

The Xcaster brings the ability to take your telepresence conference out in the field, with the support for high definition 720p video and high quality audio. The added function of real time transfer of 5 megapixel images makes this a very unique tool for advanced communication and collaboration.

Subscription free

The Xcaster is based on licence free networking protocols like 802.11 Wifi, 802.16 Wimax and Ethernet. There is no need for a network subscription. Just connect a Wifi access point to the Internet and you can start dialing any party connected to the internet, being a PC, video conferencing system or a mobile phone. No fixed fee, no running fee. That's IP telephony.

Top notch ergonomic design

The Xcaster features a dual function grip with full simultaneous button thumb access. The grip is also GloveProof™ for rough and industrial applications in demanding environments.

Right hand : Action grip

The right hand grip is the action grip, which is used when streaming, recording or taking snapshots, having all the action buttons available within the action radius of your thumb. This includes a dial button, zoom buttons, record button, navigation button and snapshot button.

Left hand : offline grip

The left grip is the offline grip, intended for PDA style interaction, with access to the navigation buttons, "hang up" button , mode button, address book and free access to the touch screen with your right hand, managing recorded contents and interacting with remote participants via image sharing.

Interaction method of your choice

Taking it a step further, the Xcaster has the ability to be independently operated in three ways: via a remote Web based GUI, via the keypad or via the touch screen. The web interface enables the remote party to control all the features of the Xcaster, meaning that the local user only needs to know how to hold the camera to start using it.

High definition video conferencing.

Featuring High Definition video conferencing, a feature only available in high end video conferencing meeting room solutions, the device outperforms any other mobile device on the market. H.264 AVC codec ensures supreme quality.

5 megapixel still image capture

The high end CMOS image sensor can capture 5 megapixel still images while in video mode.

802.11n* networking

The product features the new 802.11n* networking standard. Not only that, but it supports all the bells and whistles of the 802.11n* standard: It has both 2,4 + 5 ghz radios as well as 3+3 radio support. This increases both the coverage, video quality, quality of service, and the multipart call capacity. Combined with WPA2 enterprise security it should satisfy most customer requirements.

Hands free audio support

The device has a built in digital microphone and a high performance speaker (1W) to ensure hands free. Combined with the onboard echo cancellation, the user is ensured excellent audible quality.

Lightweight, rugged and compact construction

The Xcaster is housed in a well constructed aluminum chassis and weighs only 550 grams, despite the advanced performance, technology and certifications it holds. The combination of light weight and rugged materials makes it able to withstand drops of up to 2 meters on a concrete floor.

Advanced connectivity

Featuring ports for USB, Wifi, Ethernet, PoE, Audio in, Audio out, Microphone In, Video in, HD in, Video out, HD out, the Xcaster can take on pretty much any Audio, Video or Data peripheral out there.

Tripod mount

The Xcaster can be mounted on a standard camera/camcorder tripod in case of stationary and fixed installations where the operator wants the camera to monitor a specific event over a longer period of time.

Video and imaging features

• 4X Optical + 12X loss less digital zoom
• Advanced Image stabilization
• Auto focus with 30 mm close range
• H.264/AVC industry standard codec
• HD Internet Streaming /w audio return
• Two way HD video conferencing
• 5.1 Mega Pixel photos (JPEG)
• High resolution Touch Enabled LCD
• HD/SD input and output
• Onboard 32GB flash for recording

Audio features

• Digital omni directional microphone
• Full duplex audio communication
• Wireless audio support
• Stereo support
• Hands-Free support
• Integrated mic and stereo speakers
• AAC LC/LD cd quality
• Echo cancellation
• Headset connection
• Line in/out

Wireless features

• Brand new 802.11n*
• 802.11abgn* (2,4 + 5 ghz*)
• Wireless audio support
• Extended range support
• WI-FI location service (RF-ID)
• Seamless roaming
• WPA2 security (Enterprise)
• 802.11e, quality of service
• Internal dual band antennas
• External antenna

Networking features

• Video conferencing (SIP, H.323)
• ISMA 2.0 streaming
• Collaboration (H.239)
• Diffserv QoS
• Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
• Firewall traversal technology
• STUN server support
• RJ-45 Ethernet
• Power over Ethernet support
• USB 2.0 for computer connection

Connections

• High Definitiion input and output
• Standard Definition input and output
• Ethernet (RJ-45)
• SMA antenna connector
• DC input and charger input
• Audio Line In and outputs
• Headset connection
• USB
• External display
• External camera input with power output

General Features

• Laser pointer
• 3W power LED
• Integrated stylus
• IR port for remote control
• Tripod mount
• Status LEDs
• 200 h standby mode
• 6 hour talk time
• TPE hand grip
• Aluminum housing

Ruggedness

• IP68 waterproof
• 4 joule impact proof
• Shock proof (2 meter drop)

International

• CE compliant
• IEC compliant
  
  

Hazardous safety

• EX zone 1 and zone 2 certification
• ATEX and IECEx certified
• EX m Ib[ib] IIC