The DS-2CD2083G2-I(U) is an 8MP 4K AcuSense bullet camera designed for commercial surveillance applications requiring detailed video, intelligent event detection, and reliable outdoor monitoring.
Its 2.8 mm wide-angle lens provides broad coverage for entrances, storefronts, parking areas, loading zones, walkways, and building perimeters. AcuSense human and vehicle classification helps operators focus on relevant activity while filtering general motion.
Wide Dynamic Range helps maintain usable images in strongly backlit areas, while Smart IR supports nighttime monitoring up to 40 meters. The DS-2CD2083G2-IU version also includes a built-in microphone for audio recording.
Key Benefits
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8MP 4K Imaging – Captures detailed video for commercial security monitoring.
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2.8 mm Wide-Angle Lens – Provides broad coverage from a fixed installation point.
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AcuSense Detection – Classifies human and vehicle activity for more relevant alerts.
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Backlight Compensation – Helps improve visibility around entrances and other high-contrast areas.
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40 m Smart IR – Supports nighttime monitoring in low-light and zero-light environments.
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Optional Audio Recording – The DS-2CD2083G2-IU model includes a built-in microphone.
Recommended Applications
- Warehouse Perimeters
- Retail Storefronts
- Office Building Entrances
- Commercial Parking Areas
- Loading Docks
- Distribution Center Exteriors
- Apartment Community Entrances
- School Exterior Walkways
- Industrial Facility Perimeters
- Service Door Monitoring
| Camera |
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| Image Sensor | 1/2.8" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.005 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), B/W: 0 Lux with IR |
| ShutterTime | 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Angle Adjustment | Pan: 0° to 360°, Tilt: 0° to 90°, Rotate: 0° to 360° |
| Lens |
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| Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.8, 4, and 6 mm optional |
| Focal Length &FOV | 2.8 mm:Horizontal FOV 107°, Vertical FOV 57°, Diagonal FOV 128° |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Aperture | F1.6 |
| DORI |
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| DORI | 2.8 mm:D: 88 m, O: 35 m, R: 17 m, I: 9 m |
| Illuminator |
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| Supplement Light Type | IR |
| Supplement Light Range | Up to 40 m |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Video |
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| Main Stream | 50 Hz:20 fps (3840 × 2160), 25 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720)
60 Hz:20 fps (3840 × 2160), 30 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) |
| Sub-Stream | 50 Hz:25 fps (1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360)
60 Hz:30 fps (1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360) |
| Third Stream | 50 Hz:10 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360)
60 Hz:10 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360)
*Third stream is supported under certain settings. |
| Video Bit Rate | 32 Kbps to 16 Mbps |
| H.264 Type | Baseline Profile, Main Profile, High Profile |
| H.265 Type | Main Profile |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR, VBR |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Video Compression | Main Stream:H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264
Sub-Stream:H.265/H.264/MJPEG
Third Stream:H.265/H.264 (*supported under certain settings) |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 1 fixed region(s) for main stream and sub-stream |
| Audio |
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| Audio Type | -U: Mono sound |
| Audio Compression | -U: G.711/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/MP3/AAC-LC |
| Audio Bit Rate | -U: 64 Kbps (G.711ulaw/G.711alaw)/16 Kbps (G.722.1)/16 Kbps (G.726)/32 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2)/8 to 320 Kbps (MP3)/16 to 64 Kbps (AAC-LC) |
| Audio Sampling Rate | -U: 8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | -U: Yes |
| Network |
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| Protocols | TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv4, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour, SSL/TLS, PPPoE, SNMP, WebSocket, WebSockets |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 6 channels |
| API | ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G), ISAPI, SDK |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users, 3 user levels: administrator, operator, and user |
| Security | Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, IP address filter, Security Audit Log, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, TLS 1.1/1.2, WSSE and digest authentication for Open Network Video Interface |
| Network Storage | NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), Auto Network Replenishment (ANR) |
| Client | iVMS-4200,Mobile App,VMS Platform |
| Web Browser | Plug-in required live view: IE 10, IE 11
Plug-in free live view: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+
Local service: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+ |
| Image |
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| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Image Settings | Rotate, mirror, privacy mask, saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, white balance adjustable by client software or web browser |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | 120 dB |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Privacy Mask | 4 programmable polygon privacy masks |
| Interface |
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| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| On-Board Storage | Built-in memory card slot, support microSD card, up to 512 GB |
| Built-in Microphone | -U: Yes |
| Reset Key | Yes |
| Event |
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| Basic Event | Motion detection (support alarm triggering by specified target types — human and vehicle), video tampering alarm, exception |
| Smart Event | Line crossing detection, intrusion detection (support alarm triggering by specified target types — human and vehicle), face detection |
| Linkage | Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger recording, trigger capture |
| General |
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| Power | 12 VDC ± 25%, 0.5 A, max. 6 W, Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug, reverse polarity protection
PoE: 802.3af, Class 3, 36 V to 57 V, 0.2 A to 0.13 A, max. 7.2 W |
| Dimension | Ø70 mm × 161.7 mm (Ø2.8" × 6.4") |
| Material | Aluminum alloy body, bubble: plastic |
| Package Dimension | 216 mm × 121 mm × 118 mm (8.5" × 4.8" × 4.6") |
| Weight | Approx. 495 g (1.1 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 759 g (1.7 lb.) |
| Storage Conditions | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Startup and Operating Conditions | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Language | 33 languages: English, Russian, Estonian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, German, Italian, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Turkish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Portuguese (Brazil), Ukrainian |
| General Function | Heartbeat, anti-flicker, password reset via email, pixel counter |
| Approval |
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| EMC | FCC: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B
CE-EMC: EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2:2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 50130-4: 2011+A1: 2014
RCM: AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015
IC: ICES-003: Issue 7
KC: KN32: 2015, KN35: 2015 |
| Environment | CE-RoHS: 2011/65/EU
WEEE: 2012/19/EU
Reach: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 |
| Protection | IP67: IEC 60529-2013 |
| Safety | UL: UL 62368-1
CB: IEC 62368-1: 2014+A11
CE-LVD: EN 62368-1: 2014/A11: 2017
BIS: IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010/IEC 60950-1: 2005 |
Find answers to common questions about compatibility, installation, infrared night vision, recording storage, and AcuSense human and vehicle classification.
Where is the DS-2CD2083G2-I(U) commonly installed?
The DS-2CD2083G2-I(U) is commonly installed at warehouse perimeters, retail storefronts, office building entrances, parking areas, loading docks, industrial facilities, school exteriors, and commercial property entrances.
Is this camera suitable for commercial perimeter monitoring?
Yes. Its 8MP Ultra HD resolution, AcuSense human and vehicle classification, 120 dB WDR, Smart IR night vision, and IP67-rated housing make it well suited for commercial perimeter surveillance.
Can the DS-2CD2083G2-I(U) monitor parking lots and loading docks?
Yes. The camera provides detailed 8MP video, Smart IR illumination up to 40 meters, and human and vehicle classification, making it suitable for parking areas, loading docks, and exterior commercial locations.
What types of businesses typically deploy this camera?
Security installers, warehouses, retail stores, office buildings, schools, apartment communities, distribution centers, industrial facilities, and commercial property managers commonly deploy this model.
Does the DS-2CD2083G2-I(U) support AI human and vehicle detection?
Yes. AcuSense deep learning technology focuses on human and vehicle target classification, helping reduce false alarms from animals, weather, and general background motion.
What is the difference between the DS-2CD2083G2-I and DS-2CD2083G2-IU?
The DS-2CD2083G2-IU includes a built-in microphone for audio recording, while the standard DS-2CD2083G2-I does not include built-in audio.
Does the DS-2CD2083G2-I(U) support local recording?
Yes. The built-in memory card slot supports microSD storage up to 512 GB for local edge recording and backup.
Is this camera compatible with ONVIF systems?
The provided specifications list ONVIF Profile S and Profile G support, allowing integration with compatible professional NVRs and video management systems that support those profiles.
Is the DS-2CD2083G2-I(U) designed for outdoor installation?
Yes. The camera has an IP67-rated weather-resistant housing designed for outdoor commercial environments exposed to rain, dust, and demanding conditions.
What is the maximum video resolution of the DS-2CD2083G2-I(U)?
The camera supports a maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160, delivering 8MP Ultra HD video for commercial surveillance applications.
