- The VF-102-T is a Video over Fiber converter, which is designed to use the fiber to replace coaxial cable for longer distance and more stable image quality. The remote side equipment is still be analog device, such as DVR or analog monitor.
- The IVS-120 is a Internet Video Server, which is designed to make the analog camera to be a IP device, that makes it be manageable and able to be monitored by IP Surveillance system. The remote side equipment might be an Ethernet switch, a NVR, a Hybrid DVR or a PC installed with IP monitoring application.
See the below table to help you more easy understand:
| VF-102-T | IVS-120 |
Description | Video over Fiber Converter | Internet Video Server |
System | Analog surveillance | IP surveillance |
Video Interface | BNC, connect to analog camera | BNC, connect to analog camera |
Image Flow | Analog –Digital--Analog | Analog – Digital |
2nd Interface | Fiber optic, connect to VF-102-R | RJ-45 copper, connect to other Ethernet device |
IP Address | None | IPv4 |
Manageable | No | Yes |
Installation | Pair | Standalone |
Remote Device | Monitor | Ethernet Switch |