WV-S25500-V3LN1 i-PRO S-series High resolution Network camera with AI engine

WV-S25500-V3LN1 i-PRO S-series High resolution Network camera with AI engine

I. Core Imaging and Visual Performance

The foundation of this surveillance camera’s visual capture is its Image Sensor, an approximate 1/2.8 type CMOS sensor. This sensor works in conjunction with a Scanning Area of 5.12 mm (H) × 3.84 mm (V), which translates to roughly 3/16 inches (H) by 5/32 inches (V). This design is crucial for acquiring high-quality images across various lighting scenarios.

The camera demonstrates impressive Minimum Illumination capabilities, ensuring clear footage even in low-light conditions. In Color mode, it can achieve clarity at 0.05 lux (30IRE, F1.3, 1/30s, AGC:11), and an even lower 0.004 lux with an extended shutter speed of 16/30s. For Black and White (BW) operation, the camera is capable of functioning in complete darkness (0 lux) when its integrated IR LED is activated. Without the IR LED, it can still perform effectively at 0.04 lux, and an exceptional 0.003 lux with extended exposure. These figures highlight the camera’s ability to maintain vigilant surveillance around the clock, adapting to varying light conditions from bright daylight to the dimmest nights, a critical feature for any security solution in a city like Dubai.

White Balance is precisely managed through ATW1, ATW2, and AWC options, guaranteeing accurate color representation under diverse ambient light sources. The camera offers flexible Shutter Speed settings, ranging from a swift 1/10000 second to a fixed 1/30 or 1/25 second, depending on the chosen frame rate mode (30 fps/15 fps or 25 fps/12.5 fps). The Maximum Shutter extends to 16/30s or 16/25s, optimizing light capture for superior low-light imaging performance.

Further enhancing image quality, the camera incorporates Intelligent Auto for automatic optimization of various settings, and Super Dynamic technology, which provides a maximum Dynamic Range of 132 dB when enabled at level 31. This wide dynamic range is indispensable for capturing fine details in scenes with significant contrast between bright and dark areas, effectively preventing overexposure or underexposure. Adaptive Black Stretch allows for fine-tuning of dark regions, with an adjustable level ranging from 0 to 255. The camera also includes Back Light Compensation (BLC) and High Light Compensation (HLC), vital for maintaining clear images when strong backlighting or intense highlight areas are present. Fog Compensation, which can be turned On or Off, helps improve image clarity in adverse weather conditions like haze, a common phenomenon in some seasons in the region. The Maximum Gain (AGC), settable from 0 to 11, provides additional sensitivity control in low-light situations.

The camera’s capability to switch between color and black and white modes is managed by Color/BW (ICR), offering various settings including Off, On (with or without IR Light), and intelligent Auto modes (Auto1, Auto2, Auto3 SCC) for seamless transitions. Its integrated IR LED Light provides robust night vision, with selectable power levels (High, Middle, Low, Off) and a maximum irradiation distance of 55 meters (approx. 180 ft) at 30IRE and 40 meters (approx. 131 ft) at 50IRE. Digital Noise Reduction, adjustable from 0 to 255, further refines image quality by minimizing visual noise, ensuring cleaner and sharper video output.

II. Intelligent Analytics and Privacy Features

Moving beyond basic image capture, this camera integrates a suite of sophisticated detection and analytical features. Video Motion Detection (VMD) can be configured with up to 4 distinct areas, allowing the camera to trigger alerts based on movement within specified regions. Scene Change Detection (SCD), with 1 available area, provides alerts for significant alterations in the camera’s field of view, detecting tampering attempts or environmental changes.

For comprehensive audio monitoring, Audio Detection can be enabled. A standout feature is AI Sound Classification, which can intelligently identify specific sounds such as Gunshot, Yell, Vehicle horn, and Glass break, providing highly contextual alerts and enabling rapid, informed responses to potential incidents.

The camera truly distinguishes itself with its extensive AI Analytics capabilities, leveraging Artificial Intelligence for a wide range of intelligent surveillance functions. These include AI Video Motion Detection, AI Privacy Guard, AI Face Detection, AI People Detection, AI Vehicle Detection, AI Non-mask Detection (available prior to V2.70), AI Occupancy Detection, and AI Scene Change Detection. These advanced analytics enable more precise event detection, automated privacy protection, efficient subject identification, and adaptable learning capabilities, making it an ideal choice for smart city initiatives. The camera’s open platform also supports a variety of 3rd party applications, significantly expanding its analytical potential.

Privacy is a crucial consideration in modern surveillance deployments. The camera offers a robust Privacy Zone feature, allowing users to define up to 8 configurable zones that can be masked to protect sensitive areas. VIQS (Variable Image Quality on Specified Area) is also available with up to 8 zones, enabling selective enhancement of image quality in areas of interest while efficiently managing bandwidth elsewhere. For flexible installation and viewing orientation, Image Rotation options include 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°. A Camera Title (OSD) can be displayed with up to 40 alphanumeric characters for clear on-screen identification. Furthermore, Auto Focus ensures that images remain sharp and clear without manual intervention, maintaining optimal visual fidelity.

III. Lens Performance and Surveillance Coverage

The camera’s Lens system is meticulously designed for versatility and precision in capturing visual data. It features a 3.1x Motorized Optical Zoom and Motorized Focus, allowing for convenient remote adjustment of the field of view and sharpness without manual intervention. An Extra Zoom capability extends the magnification from 3.1x to 9.3x when the resolution is set to 640 x 360, providing additional digital reach when needed.

The Focal Length ranges from 2.9 mm to 9 mm, which translates to a flexible Angular Field of View. In 16:9 mode, the Horizontal field ranges from 33° (TELE) to 103° (WIDE), and the Vertical field ranges from 19° (TELE) to 55° (WIDE). In 4:3 mode, the Horizontal field also ranges from 33° (TELE) to 103° (WIDE), while the Vertical field ranges from 25° (TELE) to 75° (WIDE). This broad range allows the camera to provide both a wide overview of a scene and detailed close-up monitoring when specific areas of interest require closer inspection. The Maximum Aperture Ratio is 1:1.3 (WIDE) to 1:2.5 (TELE), indicating excellent light-gathering capabilities across the entire zoom range, crucial for maintaining image quality in varying light conditions. The Focusing Range extends from a close 0.3 meters (11-13/16 inches) to infinity, ensuring sharp images for subjects at various distances within the camera’s operational scope.

The camera’s practical surveillance effectiveness is clearly defined by its DORI (Detect, Observe, Recognize, Identify) specifications, which provide a realistic measure of its performance at different distances:

• Detect (25ppm / 8ppf): A person can be reliably detected up to 48.9 meters (160.3 feet) in Wide angle and 207.4 meters (680.5 feet) in Telephoto.
• Observe (62.5ppm / 19ppf): More detailed characteristics can be observed up to 19.5 meters (64.1 feet) in Wide angle and 83.0 meters (272.2 feet) in Telephoto.
• Recognize (125ppm / 38ppf): Familiar individuals can be recognized up to 9.8 meters (32.1 feet) in Wide angle and 41.5 meters (136.1 feet) in Telephoto.
• Identify (250ppm / 76ppf): Positive identification is possible up to 4.9 meters (16.0 feet) in Wide angle and 20.7 meters (68.1 feet) in Telephoto.

IV. System Architecture and User Interaction

The camera’s powerful performance is underpinned by the Ambarella CV22 System on Chip (SoC), a high-performance processor designed for advanced video processing, analytics, and efficient encoding. This robust SoC enables the camera’s intelligent features and high-resolution capabilities.

The camera offers significant flexibility in its physical orientation through its Adjusting Angle capabilities. Users can set a Horizontal (PAN) angle from -194° to +166°, a Vertical (TILT) angle from -30° to +85°, and an Azimuth (YAW) angle of ±100°. This wide range of motion ensures precise aiming and comprehensive coverage in diverse installation environments, making it adaptable to various architectural designs or monitoring requirements.

User interaction and configuration are seamlessly managed via a comprehensive Browser GUI (Graphical User Interface). This intuitive interface allows for various camera controls, including Brightness and AUX On/Off. For audio management, it offers Mic (Line) Input On/Off with Low/Middle/High volume adjustment, and Audio Output On/Off with similar volume control. The GUI/Setup Menu is available in a broad selection of languages, including English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese, catering to a global user base. This interface is fully compatible with popular web browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Google Chrome, ensuring ease of access and management for administrators and operators.

V. Network Connectivity and Security Infrastructure

Network integration is facilitated by a standard 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ45 connector, allowing for reliable Ethernet connectivity. The camera supports a versatile range of Resolutions for H.265, H.264, and JPEG (MJPEG formats). In 16:9 mode (30 fps/25 fps), it can achieve resolutions up to 3072×1728 and 2560×1440, with additional lower resolutions available down to 320×180. In 4:3 mode (30 fps/25 fps), it supports resolutions up to 3072×2304 and 2560×1920, with options down to 320×240. This flexibility allows for optimal bandwidth management and storage efficiency.

JPEG Image Quality can be adjusted across 10 steps, providing fine control over visual fidelity versus file size. Smart Coding features are implemented to optimize video streams: GOP (Group of Pictures) control offers options like Off, Low (Variable GOP 1s-8s), Mid (Variable GOP 4s-16s), Advanced (Fixed GOP 60s with 1s key-frame), and Frame rate control (Variable GOP 4s-16s with frame rate control), with Advanced and Frame rate control exclusively available for H.265. Additionally, Smart VIQS (On/Off – High/Low) and Smart P-picture control (On/Off) further enhance bandwidth efficiency while maintaining critical video quality, a vital feature for large-scale deployments in environments requiring extensive camera networks.

Audio communication is robust, supporting Audio Compression methods like G.726 (ADPCM at 16 kbps/32 kbps), G.711 (64 kbps), and AAC-LC (64 kbps/96 kbps/128 kbps). Various Audio Transmission Modes are available: Off, Mic (Line) input, Audio output, and Interactive (Half duplex/Full duplex), enabling two-way audio communication.

The camera supports an extensive suite of Supported Protocols for both IPv6 and IPv4, ensuring broad network compatibility and highly secure communication. These include fundamental protocols like TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, DNS, and NTP, alongside advanced security protocols such as SSL/TLS, IEEE 802.1X, DiffServ, SRTP, and LLDP. The camera can accommodate up to 14 simultaneous users, depending on network conditions, making it suitable for multi-user monitoring scenarios.

Security is a paramount concern, and the camera integrates robust features: FIPS 140-2 level 3 certification (via NXP® EdgeLock® SE050F), pre-installed GlobalSign® Device Certificates, HTTPS for encrypted communication, user authentication, Digest authentication, Host authentication, IEEE802.1X, System log, Image transmission log, Brute-force protection, Alteration detection, and Signed Firmware. These comprehensive measures collectively provide a highly secure surveillance solution, protecting data integrity and access.

For local storage flexibility, an SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card slot is available, supporting H.265/H.264 recording (Manual REC, Alarm REC with Pre/Post, Schedule REC, Backup upon network failure) and JPEG recording (Manual REC, Alarm REC with Pre/Post, Backup upon network failure). It is compatible with microSDXC cards up to 512 GB, microSDHC cards up to 32 GB, and microSD cards up to 2 GB. The camera is also compatible with Mobile Terminals such as iPad, iPhone (iOS), and Android™ devices, offering convenient remote access. Furthermore, it adheres to ONVIF Profile G/S/T/M, ensuring seamless interoperability with other compliant surveillance systems.

VI. Alarm Management and Input/Output Interfaces

The camera’s Alarm system is highly versatile and responsive, capable of being triggered by various Alarm Sources including 3 external terminals input, VMD alarm, Command alarm, and Audio detection alarm. Upon an alarm event, a range of automated Alarm Actions can be initiated. These include SDXC/SDHC/SD memory recording for immediate local storage of footage, E-mail notification to alert designated personnel, HTTP alarm notification, indication directly on the browser interface for real-time alerts, and TCP alarm notification output for integration with other security systems.

For comprehensive external connectivity, the camera provides essential Input/Output interfaces. It features a ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack for Audio Input, enabling connection of external microphones for enhanced audio capture. It also includes a ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack for Audio Output, which provides a monaural output with an impedance of approximately 600 Ω (unbalanced) and an output level of –20 dBV, allowing for two-way communication or audio playback. The camera further provides three versatile External I/O Terminals: ALARM IN 1 (functioning as Alarm input 1, Black & white input, or Auto time adjustment input), ALARM IN 2 (Alarm input 2 or ALARM OUT), and ALARM IN 3 (Alarm input 3 or AUX OUT). A convenient Monitor Output (pin jack, supporting NTSC or PAL signal output) is also available directly from the camera for on-site adjustment and verification during installation or troubleshooting.

VII. General Specifications and Environmental Durability

The camera adheres to rigorous international Safety and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards, ensuring its reliability and compliance in diverse operational environments. These include UL (UL62368-1), c-UL (CSA C22.2 No.62368-1), CE, and IEC62368-1 for safety, and FCC (Part15 ClassA), ICES-003 ClassA, EN55032 ClassA, and EN55035 for EMC.

Power for the camera can be supplied via a DC12 V DC power source (1.0 A, Approx. 12.0 W) or through PoE (Power over Ethernet) as an IEEE802.3af compliant Class 0 device (DC48 V 240 mA, Approx. 11.5 W), offering flexible installation options.

Designed to withstand challenging environmental conditions, particularly relevant for climates like Dubai, the camera operates within a wide Ambient Operating Temperature range of -40 °C to +60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F), with a power-on range from –30 °C. It can function effectively in Ambient Operating Humidity from 10% to 100% (non-condensing). An integrated Anti-Condensation System, featuring a Temish element, heater, and moisture absorption gel, actively combats condensation, ensuring clear views in fluctuating humidity. The camera boasts high Water and Dust Resistance, certified by IP66 (IEC60529), Type 4X (UL50E), and NEMA 4X compliance, providing robust protection against water jets, dust ingress, and corrosion. Furthermore, it exhibits excellent Shock Resistance with an IK10 (IEC 62262) rating, signifying superior protection against impacts and vandalism. It can also withstand Wind Resistance of up to 40 m/s (approx. 89 mph), making it suitable for exposed outdoor installations.

The physical Dimensions of the camera are ø154 mm x 105 mm (H), translating to approximately ø6-1/16 inches x 4-1/8 inches (H). It has an approximate Mass of 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs.). The camera’s durable Finish consists of a main body made from aluminum die-cast and resin in black, outer fixing screws made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and a clear polycarbonate resin dome section with ClearSight coating for optimal image clarity and resistance to environmental elements.