Getting to know your P400
Thanks for purchasing BirdDog Eyes P400. Please take
some time to read this document to allow you to get the
most out of your purchase and familiarize yourself with the
features available in the unit.
Physical connectors
Powering P400
P400 is equipped with a sophisticated system allowing
power from various sources:
PoE+ (Power over Ethernet)
PoE+ is a convenient way to power P400 as it allows both
data and power to be sent through the same standard
Ethernet cable. To take advantage of PoE+, the network
switch that P400 is directly plugged into must support
PoE+ (802.11at).
Different network switches are capable of providing
differing amounts of total power to all connected devices.
P400 uses approximately 14 watts in PoE mode.
DC
Located at the rear of the P400 is a DC connection port.
This power input socket is capable of accepting 12vDC
power. P400 should only be powered by the included AC
adaptor.
Thermal management
P400 has been engineered to be passively cooled. In order
to achieve this the entire enclosure of P400 is designed to
dissipate heat. The main processor is capable of operating
up to 100º C / 212º F.
Some factors affect how much heat BirdDog will produce,
and it is normal for it to feel warm to the touch.
In extreme circumstances (a hot day/direct hot sun) it is
advised to power P400 via DC as this produces less heat
than PoE.
BirdDog has been tested in extreme environments.
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RS422
FW Upgrade
RS232
DC 12V
NDI/PoE
HDMI
Audio IN
Video Format
Audio OUT
IR Select
Genlock
6G/3G SDI
