i-PRO Co. Ltd., a provider of professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will expand its multi-sensor line with a new multi-directional + PTZ camera.

To be showcased at ISC West 2023, the WV-X86531-Z2 is the smallest and lightest outdoor rated multi-PTZ of its kind in the industry. It features powerful edge AI capabilities, advanced cybersecurity and vandal resistance for the widest possible deployment options.

According to the company, the new outdoor-rated and vandal-proof WV-X86531-Z2 camera is nearly half the weight of competing multi-directional PTZ cameras. At only 8.4 lbs. and 9.8 x 7.5 inches, it is the most discreet camera of its type currently available. By deploying a smaller camera, operators benefit from lower mount heights and improved viewings angles for better AI performance.

“Multi-directional plus PTZ cameras are not new to the market, but i-PRO set out to make one that was more suitable to deployment in a variety of beneficial situations,” said Bill Brennan, President, i-PRO Americas. “We believe we’ve created the smallest, lightest, outdoor and vandal proof option on the market. The fact that it’s also packed with AI-enabled analytics, makes it the best camera of its type we’ve ever seen.”

The camera supports up to four 5MP multi-sensors in addition to the 2MP PTZ sensor. Each multi-sensor has a 3.2mm focal length and a 97° field of view supporting up to 360° of panoramic coverage. The in-built auto-tracking PTZ camera features a 21x optical zoom and 4.0 to 84.6mm focal length. The camera is completely integrated so there’s no need for double assembly and no calibration is required between the multi-sensor cameras and PTZ camera to set the angle of view.

As colors are so important to accurate object recognition and tracking, the multi-sensor cameras support a minimum illumination of .12 lux while the PTZ camera supports illumination down to .011 lux. This enables the camera to deliver color images in the lowest light environments. For the majority of use cases, such as forensic search, IR is not desired, since engaging IR would switch the camera to black and white mode. The camera is designed to make the best use of ambient light from other sources.

i-PRO highlights that the WV-X86531-Z2 requires only one LAN cable (with PoE++ power) and just two VMS licenses. i-PRo says that its low weight and hook-structure mounting system saves installers time by allowing the camera body to be easily suspended and snapped into place.

For increased versatility and discreet use indoors, accessories can provide an embedded ceiling mount that takes a significant portion of camera into the ceiling, decreasing the height by around 30%. Essential for lower ceiling deployments, the multi-sensor lenses have a tilt angle adjustment to suit the unique requirements of every installation.

Many PTZ cameras utilize a belt drive system which deteriorates with use. Belts stretch over time leading to less precision when panning to the desired area in the scene. i-PRO PTZ cameras rely on gears to deliver consistent, repeatable panning accuracy and require no routine maintenance.

Find out more at ISC West 2023 by heading to booth #10037.