WV-X25500-V3LN i-PRO X-series dome camera with AI

WV-X25500-V3LN i-PRO X-series dome camera with AI

I. Advanced Imaging and Visual Performance

At the core of this surveillance camera’s visual prowess is its Image Sensor, an approximate 1/2.8-inch type CMOS sensor. This sensor captures images across a Scanning Area of 5.12 mm (H) × 3.84 mm (V), equivalent to roughly 3/16 inches by 5/32 inches. Despite its compact size, the sensor is highly efficient, particularly in low-light conditions.

The camera’s Minimum Illumination capabilities are outstanding, allowing it to deliver clear images even in extremely challenging lighting. In color mode, it can achieve a remarkable 0.03 lux (at 30IRE, F1.3, 1/30s, AGC:11) and as low as 0.003 lux with an extended exposure (16/30s). For monochrome (BW) operation, the camera excels in darkness, reaching 0 lux when its IR LED is activated. Without the IR LED, it can still capture usable images at 0.02 lux, and an impressive 0.002 lux with extended exposure. These specifications highlight the camera’s suitability for continuous 24/7 monitoring in diverse lighting environments.

White Balance is precisely controlled with ATW1, ATW2, and AWC options, ensuring accurate color reproduction under various ambient light sources. The Shutter Speed offers significant flexibility, ranging from a swift 1/10000 second to a fixed 1/25, 1/50, or 1/60 second, depending on the chosen frame rate mode (e.g., 60 fps, 30 fps, 50 fps, 25 fps). This adaptability allows for fine-tuning of motion blur and exposure in diverse scenarios. The Maximum Shutter speed extends to 16/30s or 16/25s, optimizing light capture for superior low-light imaging.

Further enhancing image quality are integrated features like Intelligent Auto, which automatically optimizes various image settings, and Super Dynamic, which provides an impressive maximum Dynamic Range of 132 dB. This wide dynamic range is crucial for maintaining detail in scenes that contain both very bright and very dark areas, preventing washed-out highlights or obscured shadows. Adaptive Black Stretch allows for granular control over the enhancement of dark areas, with an adjustable level from 0 to 255. The camera also includes Back Light Compensation (BLC) and High Light Compensation (HLC), which are vital for maintaining clear images when strong backlighting or intense highlight areas are present (these operate when Super Dynamic/Intelligent Auto are off). Fog Compensation, with a range of 0 to 8, helps to improve image clarity in adverse weather conditions, specifically when Intelligent Auto or Auto contrast adjust are off. The Maximum Gain (AGC), settable from 0 to 11, provides additional sensitivity control in low-light situations.

The camera’s capability to seamlessly transition between color and black & white modes is managed by Color/BW (ICR), offering flexible options such as Off, On (IR Light Off/On), and various Auto modes (Auto1, Auto2, Auto3 SCC). Its integrated IR Illumination provides robust night vision, with selectable power levels (High/Middle/Low/Off) and an effective maximum irradiation distance of 70 meters (approx. 230 ft) at 30IRE, or 50 meters (approx. 164 ft) at 50IRE, ensuring effective surveillance in complete darkness. Digital Noise Reduction, adjustable from 0 to 255, further refines image quality by minimizing visual noise.

II. Intelligent Detection and Advanced Analytics

Beyond basic image capture, this camera integrates sophisticated detection and analytical features. Video Motion Detection (VMD) is supported with up to 4 configurable areas, allowing the camera to trigger alerts based on movement within specified regions. Scene Change Detection (SCD), with 1 available area, alerts users to significant alterations in the camera’s field of view.

For comprehensive audio monitoring, Audio Detection can be enabled. Complementing this, AI Sound Classification is a powerful feature that can intelligently identify specific sounds such as Gunshot, Yell, Vehicle horn, and Glass break, providing highly contextual alerts that enhance situational awareness and response times.

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 (prior to V3.30), 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. The camera’s open platform also supports a variety of 3rd party applications, further expanding its analytical potential, as detailed on the provided i-PRO links.

Privacy is a critical consideration, and the camera offers a robust Privacy Zone feature, allowing up to 8 configurable zones to be masked with various colors (gray, white, blue, green, red, black) or a mosaic pattern. VIQS (Variable Image Quality on Specified Area) is also available with up to 8 zones, allowing for selective enhancement of image quality in areas of interest while conserving bandwidth elsewhere. For flexible installation and viewing adjustments, Image Rotation options include 0° (Off), 90°, 180° (Upside-down), and 270°. An Image Stabilizer feature is available, particularly useful for reducing blur from vibrations, and is operational only in the 30 fps mode. Finally, a Camera Title (OSD) can be displayed with up to 40 characters over 2 lines for clear camera identification.

III. Lens Specifications and Coverage Performance

The camera’s Lens system is designed for both versatility and precise control. It features a 3.1x Motorized Optical Zoom and Motorized Focus, allowing for convenient remote adjustment of the field of view and sharpness. An Extra Zoom capability extends up to 12.4x, particularly useful when operating at lower resolutions like 640×360.

The Focal Length ranges from 2.9 mm to 9 mm, which translates to a highly adaptable Angular Field of View. In 16:9 mode, the horizontal field of view spans from 33° (TELE) to 103° (WIDE), and the vertical field of view ranges from 19° (TELE) to 55° (WIDE). For 4:3 mode, the horizontal remains 33° (TELE) to 103° (WIDE), while the vertical expands from 25° (TELE) to 75° (WIDE). This wide range enables both broad overview surveillance and detailed close-up monitoring. The Maximum Aperture Ratio is 1:1.3 (WIDE) – 1:2.5 (TELE), indicating excellent light-gathering capabilities across the zoom range. The Focus Range extends from 0.3 meters to infinity, ensuring clear images for subjects at various distances, and the Aperture Range can be precisely set from F1.3 to close, allowing for depth of field control.

The camera’s practical surveillance reach is effectively quantified by its DORI (Detect, Observe, Recognize, Identify) specifications, which provide a clear measure of performance at different distances:

• Detect (25ppm / 8ppf): A person can be detected up to 48.9m (WIDE) and 207.4m (TELE).
• Observe (62.5ppm / 19ppf): General characteristics can be observed up to 19.5m (WIDE) and 83.0m (TELE).
• Recognize (125ppm / 38ppf): Familiar individuals can be recognized up to 9.8m (WIDE) and 41.5m (TELE).
• Identify (250ppm / 76ppf): Positive identification is possible up to 4.9m (WIDE) and 20.7m (TELE).

IV. System Architecture and User Interface

The camera’s robust performance and advanced features are powered by the Ambarella CV52 System on Chip (SoC), a high-performance processor specifically designed for sophisticated video analytics and efficient encoding. For flexible installation and precise aiming, the fixed camera offers extensive Adjusting Angles: a Horizontal (PAN) angle from -194° to +166°, a Vertical (TILT) angle from -30° to +85°, and an Azimuth (YAW) angle of ±100°.

User interaction and configuration are seamless through the comprehensive Browser GUI, which supports a wide array of languages including English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese. This intuitive interface is compatible with popular web browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Google Chrome, ensuring broad accessibility and ease of management.

V. Network Connectivity and Security Infrastructure

Network integration is facilitated via a standard 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ45 connector, ensuring robust Ethernet connectivity. The camera supports a broad range of Resolutions depending on the chosen frame rate mode and aspect ratio. In 16:9 mode, it can achieve resolutions up to 3072×1728 (utilizing super resolution techniques) and 2560×1440 at high frame rates, with additional lower resolutions available for various frame rate modes. Similarly, in 4:3 mode, it supports resolutions up to 3072×2304 (with super resolution) and 2560×1920, along with other standard resolutions.

For efficient video transmission, the camera supports both H.265 and H.264 Transmission Modes/Types, offering various transmission priorities such as Constant bit rate, VBR, Frame rate, and Best effort. Transmission types include Unicast and Multicast. JPEG (MJPEG) Image Quality can be adjusted across 10 steps from 0 (SUPER FINE) to 9 (LOW). Smart Coding features, including sophisticated GOP (Group of Pictures) control (Off, Low, Mid, Advanced, Frame rate control) and Smart VIQS (On/Off) and Smart P-picture control, are implemented to optimize bandwidth usage while maintaining high video quality, with Advanced and Frame rate control specifically available for H.265.

Audio communication is robust, supporting various Audio Compression Methods such as G.726 (16 kbps/32 kbps), G.711 (64 kbps), and AAC-LC (64 kbps/96 kbps/128 kbps). Multiple Audio Transmission Modes are available, including Off, Mic (Line) input, Audio output, and Interactive (Half/Full duplex).

The camera supports a comprehensive suite of Supported Protocols for both IPv6 and IPv4, ensuring broad network compatibility and secure communication. These include TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, DHCP, IEEE 802.1X, DiffServ, FTP, SFTP, LLDP, and MQTT. The camera can accommodate up to 14 simultaneous users, though actual performance may vary depending on network conditions.

Security is a paramount feature, with robust implementations such as FIPS 140-2 level 3 certification (via NXP® EdgeLock® SE050F), pre-installed GlobalSign® Device Certificates, HTTPS, user and host authentication, IEEE802.1X, detailed system and image transmission logs, brute-force protection, alteration detection, secure boot, and signed firmware, all contributing to a highly secure surveillance solution.

For local storage and recording, an SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card slot is available, supporting microSDXC cards up to 512 GB. The camera is compatible with Mobile Terminals such as iPad/iPhone (iOS 8.0 or later) and AndroidTM devices, and adheres to ONVIF® Profiles G, S, T, and M for seamless integration with other surveillance systems.

VI. Alarm Management and Input/Output Interfaces

The camera’s Alarm system is highly configurable and responsive, with Alarm Sources including 3 terminal inputs, VMD alarm, SCD alarm, Command alarm, and Audio detection alarm. Triggered Alarm Actions can include SDXC/SDHC/SD memory recording, E-mail notification, HTTP alarm notifications (with browser indication), and TCP alarm notification output, providing versatile alert mechanisms.

For physical connectivity and external device integration, the camera offers a comprehensive set of Input/Output interfaces. This includes a ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack for Audio Input and another ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack for Audio Output (monaural), with an output impedance of approximately 600 Ω (unbalanced) and an output level of –20 dBV. The camera also provides three dedicated External I/O Terminals: ALARM IN1 (multifunctional for alarm input, black & white input, or auto time adjustment), ALARM IN2 (alarm input 2 or alarm out), and ALARM IN3 (alarm input 3 or AUX out). A convenient Monitor Output (pin jack, NTSC or PAL signal) is also provided for on-site adjustment and verification.

VII. General Specifications and Environmental Durability

The camera adheres to stringent international Safety and EMC standards, including UL (UL62368-1), c-UL (CSA C22.2 No.62368-1), CE, IEC62368-1 for safety, and FCC (Part15 ClassA), ICES-003 ClassA, EN55032 ClassA, EN55035 for electromagnetic compatibility, ensuring compliance with global regulations.

For power, the camera can be supplied via DC12 V or PoE+ (IEEE802.3at compliant). Power consumption is efficient, approximately 14.2 W for DC12V and 14.0 W (Class 4 device) for PoE+.

Designed for robust operation in challenging environments, the camera has a wide Ambient Operating Temperature range from -40 °C to +55 °C (-40 °F to +131 °F). The power-on range is -30 °C to +55 °C. It’s important to note that when the IR LED is constantly lit, the upper operating temperature limit is +50 °C. The camera can operate in Ambient Operating Humidity from 10% to 100% (non-condensing). Its exceptional Water and Dust Resistance is certified by IP66/IP67 (IEC 60529), Type 4X (UL50E), and NEMA 4X compliance, indicating suitability for outdoor and harsh conditions. Furthermore, it boasts significant Shock Resistance at 50J (IEC 60068-2-75 compliant) and an IK10 rating (IEC62262), signifying high vandal resistance. It can also withstand Wind Resistance of up to 40 m/s (approx. 89 mph).

The camera’s physical Dimensions are ø154 mm × 105 mm (H), with a dome radius of 42 mm (excluding conduit attachment). The approximate Mass is 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs) (excluding conduit attachment). The durable Finish consists of an aluminum die-cast main body in i-PRO white, corrosion-resistant stainless steel outer fixing screws, and a clear PC resin dome cover with ClearSight coating for optimal image clarity and durability.