DS-2CD2086G2-IU 8MP AcuSense Bullet Camera 2.8mm
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The DS-2CD2086G2-IU is an 8MP AcuSense fixed bullet camera designed for commercial surveillance applications that require intelligent detection, strong low-light performance, and reliable outdoor monitoring.
Powered by AcuSense and DarkFighter technologies, the camera helps security teams focus on important events by distinguishing people and vehicles from general motion. This makes it suitable for locations where reducing unnecessary alerts and improving monitoring efficiency are important.
Designed for commercial outdoor environments, the camera performs well in areas such as warehouse entrances, vehicle gates, loading docks, building perimeters, and parking access points. Advanced image technologies help maintain usable video in challenging lighting conditions, including bright entrances and low-light areas.
With built-in audio capability and flexible system integration features, the DS-2CD2086G2-IU provides an effective surveillance solution for businesses requiring intelligent monitoring, operational awareness, and dependable outdoor performance.
Key Benefits
- AcuSense Human & Vehicle Classification – Helps focus security events on relevant targets.
- DarkFighter Low-Light Performance – Supports clearer monitoring in low-light environments.
- Commercial Bullet Design – Suitable for entrances, perimeters, and outdoor monitoring areas.
- Improved Image Performance – Helps maintain detail in scenes with changing lighting conditions.
- Built-in Audio Recording – Adds additional context for event review.
- Flexible Surveillance Integration – Supports deployment within compatible security systems.
Recommended Applications
- Warehouse Perimeters
- Vehicle Entry Gates
- Loading Dock Areas
- Commercial Building Exteriors
- Industrial Facilities
- Retail Property Entrances
- School Campus Areas
- Parking Access Points
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Min. Illumination | Color:0.003 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON) B/W:0 Lux with IR |
| Shutter Speed | 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 120 dB |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Angle Adjustment | Pan: 0° to 360°, Tilt: 0° to 90°, Rotation: 0° to 360° |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.8 mm optional |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Focal Length & FOV | 2.8 mm:Horizontal FOV 111°, Vertical FOV 59°, Diagonal FOV 131° |
| Aperture | F1.6 |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| DORI | |
| DORI | 2.8 mm:D: 89.2 m, O: 35.4 m, R: 17.8 m, I: 8.9 m |
| Illuminator | |
| Supplement Light Type | IR |
| IR Range | Up to 40 m |
| IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| Video | |
| Max. Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Main Stream | 50 Hz:25 fps (3840 × 2160, 3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) 60 Hz:24 fps (3840 × 2160); 30 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) |
| Sub-Stream | 50 Hz:25 fps (640 × 480, 640 × 360) 60 Hz:30 fps (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 Compression | Main stream:H.265/H.264/H.264+/H.265+ Sub-stream:H.265/H.264/MJPEG Third stream:H.265/H.264 *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 |
| H.264+ | Main stream supports |
| H.265+ | Main stream supports |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR/VBR |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 1 fixed region for main stream and sub-stream |
| Audio | |
| Environment Noise Filtering | -U:Yes |
| Audio Sampling Rate | -U:8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz |
| Audio Compression | -U:G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/MP3/AAC |
| 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) |
| Audio Type | -U:Mono sound |
| Network | |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 6 channels |
| API | Open Network Video Interface (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T), ISAPI, SDK |
| 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, ARP |
| 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 | MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card (256 GB) local storage, and NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), auto network replenishment (ANR) Together with high-end Hik memory card, memory card encryption and health detection are supported. |
| Client | iVMS-4200, Mobile App, VMS Platform |
| Web Browser | Plug-in required live view:IE 10+ Plug-in free live view:Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+ Local service:Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+ |
| Image | |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Target Cropping | Yes |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Image Settings | Rotate mode, saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, white balance adjustable by client software or web browser |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Interface | |
| Built-in Microphone | -U:Yes |
| On-Board Storage | Built-in micro SD, up to 256 GB |
| Hardware Reset | Yes |
| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| Event | |
| Basic Event | Motion detection (human and vehicle targets classification), video tampering alarm, exception |
| Smart Event | Scene change detection |
| Deep Learning Function | |
| Face Capture | Yes |
| Perimeter Protection | Line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection, region exiting detection Supports human and vehicle targets classification |
| General | |
| Web Client 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 | Anti-flicker, heartbeat, mirror, privacy mask, flash log, password reset via email, pixel counter |
| Software Reset | Yes |
| Linkage Method | Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger recording, trigger capture |
| 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) |
| Power Supply | DC:12 VDC ± 25% PoE:802.3af, Class 3 |
| Power Consumption and Current | DC:12 VDC, 0.5 A, max. 6 W PoE:802.3af, 36 V to 57 V, 0.2 A to 0.13 A, max. 7.2 W |
| Power Interface | Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug |
| Camera Material | Metal |
| Camera Dimension | Ø70 mm × 161.7 mm (Ø2.8″ × 6.37″) |
| Package Dimension | 216 mm × 121 mm × 118 mm (8.5″ × 4.8″ × 4.6″) |
| Camera Weight | Approx. 485 g (1.1 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 749 g (1.6 lb.) |
| Firmware Version | V5.5.112 |
| Approval | |
| Protection | IP67 (IEC 60529-2013) |
| EMC | CE-EMC (EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN 50130-4: 2011 +A1: 2014); RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015); KC (KN 32: 2015, KN 35: 2015) |
| Safety | UL (UL 60950-1); CB (IEC 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013); CE-LVD (EN 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013) |
| Environment | CE-RoHS (2011/65/EU); WEEE (2012/19/EU); Reach (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) |
Find answers to common questions about compatibility, installation, image quality, night vision, detection features, audio, storage, and network connectivity.
Where is the DS-2CD2086G2-IU commonly installed?
This bullet camera is commonly installed at warehouse perimeters, vehicle gates, office buildings, schools, industrial facilities, and commercial parking areas.
What is the benefit of AcuSense technology?
AcuSense classifies people and vehicles separately from general motion, helping reduce nuisance alarms and improving monitoring efficiency.
How does DarkFighter technology improve surveillance?
DarkFighter technology enhances image quality in low-light environments, helping maintain clearer video during nighttime and challenging lighting conditions.
Is this camera suitable for commercial perimeter security?
Yes. The combination of AI detection, long-range IR illumination, and weather-resistant construction makes it well suited for commercial perimeter monitoring.
Who should choose the DS-2CD2086G2-IU?
It is designed for security installers, system integrators, IT departments, facility managers, and organizations requiring intelligent commercial surveillance.
Does this camera include a built-in microphone?
Yes. The built-in microphone records environmental audio to provide additional context for security monitoring and incident investigation.
Does the camera support Power over Ethernet?
Yes. It supports IEEE 802.3af PoE for simplified installation using a single Ethernet cable for power and network connectivity.
Can recordings be stored on the camera?
Yes. The built-in microSD card slot supports storage capacities up to 256 GB for local edge recording.
Which commercial environments are best suited for this model?
It is ideal for warehouses, logistics centers, retail properties, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, and school campuses.
What is the maximum recording resolution?
The camera supports a maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160, delivering detailed 8MP Ultra HD video for commercial surveillance.