WV-U11550-V3 i-PRO U-series box camera with edge AI image analytics

WV-U11550-V3 i-PRO U-series box camera with edge AI image analytics

This high-performance camera features an approximate 1/2.8 type CMOS image sensor with a scanning area of 5.12 mm (H) × 3.84 mm (V) {3/16 inches (H) × 5/32 inches (V)}, delivering exceptional low-light capabilities. It achieves a minimum illumination of 0.07 lx in color (30IRE, F1.6, 1/30 s, AGC: 11) and a notable 0.04 lx in black and white (50IRE, F1.6, 1/30 s, AGC: 11). The camera’s IR LED Light feature is not applicable. It offers versatile white balance settings including ATW1, ATW2, and AWC.

For precise control over image capture, the camera provides shutter speeds ranging from 1/30 Fix to 1/10000 Fix for both 30 fps and 15 fps modes, and 1/25 Fix to 1/10000 Fix for both 25 fps and 12.5 fps modes. Its maximum shutter speeds are up to 16/30 s for 30 fps/15 fps modes and up to 16/25 s for 25 fps/12.5 fps modes. The camera is equipped with Intelligent Auto (On/Off) and Super Dynamic (On/Off, range 0 to 31) functions, providing a maximum dynamic range of 120 dB. Additional image optimization features include Adaptive Black Stretch (level 0 to 255), Back Light Compensation (BLC) / High Light Compensation (HLC) (On/Off, range 0 to 31, active when Super Dynamic/Intelligent Auto are off), and Fog Compensation (On/Off, range 0 to 8, active when Intelligent Auto/Auto contrast adjust are off). The Maximum Gain (AGC) can be set from 0 to 11. Color/BW (ICR) offers Off, On, Auto1 (Normal), Auto2 (IR Light), and Auto3 (SCC) modes, while Digital Noise Reduction is adjustable from 0 to 255.

Beyond its imaging capabilities, the camera integrates advanced analytics such as Video Motion Detection (VMD) with 4 available areas, Scene Change Detection (SCD) with 1 area, and Audio Detection with AI Sound Classification for gunshot, yell, vehicle horn, and glass break recognition. It supports a maximum of one AI analytics application, with detailed information available on i-PRO’s website, and is compatible with third-party applications. For privacy, Privacy Zone (up to 8 zones) and VIQS (up to 8 zones) are available. Image Rotation options include 0° (Off), 90°, 180° (Upside-down), and 270°. A customizable Camera Title (OSD) allows for up to 40 characters across 2 lines.

The camera’s lens features a 3.2x motorized optical zoom with motorized focus, and a maximum 12.8x digital (electronic) zoom. Its focal length spans 3.2 mm – 10.2 mm {1/8 inches – 13/32 inches}. The angular field of view in 16:9 mode ranges from Horizontal: 28° (TELE) – 102° (WIDE) and Vertical: 16° (TELE) – 53° (WIDE). In 4:3 mode, it covers Horizontal: 29° (TELE) – 103° (WIDE) and Vertical: 21° (TELE) – 73° (WIDE). The maximum aperture ratio varies from 1:1.6 (WIDE) to 1:3.2 (TELE), with a focus range of 2.0m {78-3/4 inches} to infinity and an aperture range of F1.6 to close. The DORI (Detect, Observe, Recognize, Identify) specifications are: Detect at 205.4m {673.7ft} (TELE) / 41.5m {136ft} (WIDE), Observe at 82.1m {269.5ft} (TELE) / 16.6m {54.4ft} (WIDE), Recognize at 41.1m {134.7ft} (TELE) / 8.3m {27.2ft} (WIDE), and Identify at 20.5m {67.4ft} (TELE) / 4.1m {13.6ft} (WIDE).

At its core, the camera operates on an Ambarella CV25M System on Chip (SoC). Its browser GUI supports English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese, and is accessible via Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Google Chrome.

For network connectivity, the camera utilizes a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ45 connector. It supports H.265/H.264 resolution options for 16:9 mode (30fps/25fps) including 2560×1440, 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×360, and 320×180. For 4:3 mode (30fps/25fps), resolutions include 2592×1944, 2560×1920, 1280×960, 640×480, and 320×240. For 4:3 mode (15fps/12.5fps), resolutions include 2592×1944, 2560×1920, 1280×960, 800×600, 640×480, 400×300, and 320×240. Transmission priority settings include Constant bit rate, VBR, Frame rate, and Best effort, with Unicast port (AUTO/MANUAL) and Multicast types. It supports 4 simultaneous streams. JPEG (MJPEG) Image Quality is adjustable in 10 steps from 0 (SUPER FINE) to 9 (LOW). Smart Coding features GOP control (Off, Low, Mid, Advanced, Frame rate control, with Advanced and Frame rate control exclusive to H.265), Smart VIQS (On High/Low, Off), and Smart P-picture control (On/Off). Audio compression methods include G.726 (ADPCM) at 16 kbps/32 kbps, G.711 at 64 kbps, and AAC-LC at 64 kbps/96 kbps/128 kbps, with audio transmission modes including Off, Mic (Line) input, Audio output, Interactive (Half duplex), and Interactive (Full duplex).

The camera supports a comprehensive array of protocols for both IPv6 (TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS, NTP, SNMPv1/v2/v3, DHCPv6, RTP, MLD, ICMP, ARP, IEEE 802.1X, DiffServ, FTP, SFTP, LLDP, MQTT) and IPv4 (TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, RTSP, RTP, RTP/RTCP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SNMPv1/v2/v3, UPnP, IGMP, ICMP, ARP, IEEE 802.1X, DiffServ, SRTP, FTP, SFTP, LLDP, MQTT). It accommodates up to 14 simultaneous users (depending on network conditions) and provides robust security features, including FIPS 140-3 level 3 (NXP® EdgeLock® SE052F), pre-installed GlobalSign® device certificates, HTTPS, user and digest authentication, Host authentication, IEEE802.1X, system and image transmission logs, brute-force protection, alteration detection, secure boot, and signed firmware. Optional SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card support is available for storage, ranging from 2GB to 512GB. Compatibility extends to iPad/iPhone (iOS 8.0 or later) and Android™ terminals, and the camera is ONVIF® Profile G, M, S, and T compliant.

Alarm sources include VMD, SCD, Command, and Audio detection, triggering actions such as SDXC/SDHC/SD memory recording, E-mail notification, HTTP alarm notification (with browser indication), and TCP alarm notification output. For audio input, a ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack supports plug-in power type microphones (sensitivity –51 dB to –38 dB, input impedance approx. 2 kΩ, supply voltage 2.5 V ±0.5 V) or line input (approx. -10 dBV). A ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack provides monaural audio output (output impedance approx. 600 Ω, output level -20 dBV).

In terms of general specifications, the camera adheres to high safety standards (UL, c-UL, IEC62368-1 3Ed) and EMC compliance (FCC Part15 Subpart B ClassA, ICES-003 Issue 7 ClassA, EN55032 ClassA, EN55035). It is powered by PoE (IEEE802.3af Compliant), consuming approximately 6.7 W (Class 0 device) at DC 48 V 140 mA. The camera operates in ambient temperatures from -10 °C to +50 °C {+14 °F to +122 °F} and ambient humidity from 10% to 90% (no condensation). Its compact dimensions are 59 mm (W) x 49 mm (H) x 142mm (D) {2-5/16 inches (W) x 1-15/16 inches (H) x 5-19/32 inches (D)} (excluding side cover), and it weighs approximately 290 g {0.64 lbs}. The finish consists of a main body made of PC resin in i-PRO white. Easy Kitting is supported for convenient installation.