WV-U21550-V3L i-PRO U-series dome camera

WV-U21550-V3L i-PRO U-series dome camera

This advanced 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)}, providing exceptional low-light performance. It achieves a remarkable minimum illumination of 0.07 lx in color (30IRE, F1.6, 1/30 s, AGC: 11) and can operate at 0 lx in black and white when the IR LED is active (50IRE, F1.6, 1/30 s, AGC: 11, IR LED: On). The IR LED boasts a substantial maximum irradiation distance of 28 m {Approx. 92 ft} (30IRE) or 20 m {Approx. 66 ft} (50IRE). The camera offers flexible white balance settings (ATW1/ ATW2/ AWC) and versatile shutter speeds ranging from 1/30 Fix to 1/10000 Fix for 30/15 fps modes and 1/25 Fix to 1/10000 Fix for 25/12.5 fps modes. Its maximum shutter speeds are up to 16/30 s for 30/15 fps modes and up to 16/25 s for 25/12.5 fps modes.

For optimal image quality, the camera is equipped with Intelligent Auto, Super Dynamic (range 0 to 31) for a maximum 120 dB dynamic range, Adaptive Black Stretch (level 0 to 255), and Back Light Compensation (BLC)/High Light Compensation (HLC) (range 0 to 31, active when Super Dynamic/Intelligent Auto are off). It also includes Fog Compensation (range 0 to 8, active when Intelligent Auto/Auto contrast adjust are off) and adjustable Maximum Gain (AGC) from 0 to 11. Color/BW (ICR) functionality offers Off, On (IR Light Off/On), Auto1 (IR Light Off), Auto2 (IR Light On), and Auto3 (SCC) modes, while Digital Noise Reduction can be set from 0 to 255.

Beyond imaging, 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 featuring AI Sound Classification for gunshots, yells, vehicle horns, and glass breaks. It supports a maximum of one AI analytics application from i-PRO’s comprehensive range, with details on their website, and allows for third-party application integration. Privacy Zone and VIQS can each be configured with up to 8 zones, and image rotation options include 0° (Off), 90°, 180° (Upside-down), and 270°. A customizable Camera Title (OSD) can display up to 40 alphanumeric characters across 2 lines.

The lens features a 3.2x motorized optical zoom with motorized focus, complemented by 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 for 16:9 mode ranges from 28° (TELE) to 101° (WIDE) horizontally and 16° (TELE) to 52° (WIDE) vertically, while for 4:3 mode, it’s 28° (TELE) to 102° (WIDE) horizontally and 21° (TELE) to 73° (WIDE) vertically. The camera’s adjusting angles allow for a horizontal (PAN) range of -105° to +255°, a vertical (TILT) range of -30° to +85°, and an Azimuth (YAW) range of -100° to +100°. The maximum aperture ratio is 1:1.6 (WIDE) – 1:3.2 (TELE), with a focus range from 2.0m {78-3/4 inches} to infinity and an aperture range of F1.6 to close. DORI (Detect, Observe, Recognize, Identify) specifications are: Detect at 205.4m {673.7ft} (TELE) / 42.2m {138.5ft} (WIDE), Observe at 82.1m {269.5ft} (TELE) / 16.9m {55.4ft} (WIDE), Recognize at 41.1m {134.7ft} (TELE) / 8.4m {27.7ft} (WIDE), and Identify at 20.5m {67.4ft} (TELE) / 4.2m {13.8ft} (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. Network connectivity is provided through a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ45 connector.

In terms of resolution, the camera supports various configurations 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, with additional options for 15fps/12.5fps 4:3 modes such as 2592×1944, 2560×1920, 1280×960, 800×600, 640×480, 400×300, and 320×240. It offers H.265/H.264 transmission with selectable priorities (Constant bit rate, VBR, Frame rate, Best effort) and types (Unicast port AUTO/MANUAL, Multicast), providing 4 simultaneous streams. JPEG (MJPEG) image quality is adjustable in 10 steps from 0 (SUPER FINE) to 9 (LOW). Smart Coding includes GOP (Group of pictures) 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 are G.726 (16 kbps/32 kbps), G.711 (64 kbps), and AAC-LC (64 kbps/96 kbps/128 kbps), with audio transmission modes including Off, Mic (Line) input, Audio output, and Interactive (Half duplex/Full duplex).

The camera supports a comprehensive set 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 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, browser indication, and TCP alarm notification output. For audio input, a ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack supports microphone input (plug-in power type, 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).

General specifications highlight its compliance with UL (UL62368-1 3Ed), c-UL (CAN/CSA C22.2 NO.62368-1-19), IEC62368-1 3Ed. for safety and FCC Part15 Subpart B ClassA, ICES-003 Issue 7 ClassA, EN55032 ClassA, EN55035 for EMC. Power is supplied via PoE (IEEE802.3af Compliant) at DC 48 V, with an approximate consumption of 9.6 W (Class 0 device). 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 robust design provides IP42 (IEC 60529) conformity for water and dust resistance, IK10 (IEC 62262) shock resistance, and wind resistance up to 40 m/s {approx. 89 mph}. Sized at ø129.5 mm x 102 mm (H) {ø5-3/32 inches x 4-1/32 inches (H)}, with a dome radius of 40 mm {1-9/16 inches}, it weighs approximately 380 g {0.84 lbs}. The finish includes a main body of ABS resin in i-PRO white and a clear acrylic resin dome cover. Easy Kitting is supported.