The DS-2CD2183G2-I is an 8MP AcuSense vandal-resistant dome camera designed for commercial surveillance environments that require detailed video, intelligent event detection, and durable protection.
Featuring a 2.8 mm wide-angle lens, the camera provides broad coverage for entrances, lobbies, hallways, retail spaces, and other public areas where wider scene monitoring is important.
AcuSense technology helps distinguish people and vehicles from general motion activity, allowing security teams to focus on more relevant events and improve monitoring efficiency.
Designed for high-traffic commercial locations, the camera combines reliable day and night imaging with IK10 impact resistance and IP67 weather protection. Its durable dome design makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations where equipment protection is important.
Key Benefits
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8MP Detailed Imaging – Provides high-resolution video for commercial monitoring and event review.
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2.8 mm Wide-Angle Coverage – Helps monitor entrances, hallways, and public areas with broader visibility.
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AcuSense Human & Vehicle Classification – Helps improve event filtering and monitoring efficiency.
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IK10 Vandal Resistance – Helps protect the camera in public and high-traffic locations.
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Reliable Day and Night Monitoring – Supports consistent surveillance in changing lighting conditions.
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IP67 Weather Protection – Supports indoor and outdoor commercial deployments.
Recommended Applications
- School Hallways
- Office Building Entrances
- Apartment Building Corridors
- Retail Store Entrances
- Hotel Lobbies
- Healthcare Facility Public Areas
- Warehouse Personnel Entrances
- Commercial Parking Areas
- Government Buildings
- Public Reception Areas
| 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 |
| Shutter Time | 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Angle Adjustment | Pan: 0° to 355°, Tilt: 0° to 75°, Rotate: 0° to 355° |
| Lens |
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| Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.8 and 4 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 30 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 (*Third stream is 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 | -S:Mono sound |
| Audio Compression | -S:G.711/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/MP3/AAC-LC |
| Audio Bit Rate | -S:64 Kbps (G.711 ulaw)/64 Kbps (G.711 alaw)/16 Kbps (G.722.1)/16 Kbps (G.726)/32-192 Kbps (MP2L2)/8-320 Kbps (MP3)/16-64 Kbps (AAC-LC) |
| Audio Sampling Rate | -S:8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | -S: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 | Open Network Video Interface (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/microSDHC/microSDXC card, up to 512 GB |
| Reset Key | Yes |
| Audio | -S:1 input (line in), max. input amplitude: 3.3 Vpp, input impedance: 4.7 KΩ, interface type: non-equilibrium; 1 output (line out), max. output amplitude: 3.3 Vpp, output impedance: 100 Ω, interface type: non-equilibrium |
| Alarm | -S:1 input, 1 output (max. 12 VDC, 30 mA) |
| 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, trigger alarm output (-S model supports) |
| General |
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| Power | DC: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, 0.25 A to 0.15 A, max. 7.5 W |
| Dimension | Ø110.8 mm × 84.7 mm (Ø4.4″ × 3.3″) |
| Material | Aluminum alloy body, bubble: plastic |
| Package Dimension | 134 mm × 134 mm × 108 mm (5.3″ × 5.3″ × 4.3″) |
| Weight | Approx. 520 g (1.1 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 720 g (1.6 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; IK10: IEC 62262:2002 |
| Safety | UL: UL 62368-1; CB: IEC 62368-1: 2014+A11; CE-LVD: EN 62368-1: 2014/A11: 2017 |
Find answers to common questions about compatibility, installation, infrared night vision, recording storage, and AcuSense human and vehicle classification.
Where is the DS-2CD2183G2-I commonly installed?
It is commonly installed in schools, office buildings, apartment communities, retail stores, warehouses, and other commercial facilities.
Why choose an IK10-rated dome camera?
IK10-rated housing helps protect the camera against vandalism and impact, making it ideal for public and high-traffic environments.
What is the benefit of AcuSense technology?
AcuSense identifies people and vehicles while reducing nuisance alarms caused by irrelevant motion, improving monitoring efficiency.
Is this camera suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. Its IP67-rated housing provides reliable protection against rain, dust, and harsh weather conditions.
Who is this camera designed for?
It is designed for security installers, system integrators, IT managers, facility managers, and commercial property owners.
Does this camera support local recording?
Yes. The built-in microSD card slot supports storage capacities up to 512 GB for local edge recording.
Does the DS-2CD2183G2-I support PoE?
Yes. IEEE 802.3af PoE simplifies installation by delivering power and data through a single Ethernet cable.
Can this camera monitor school hallways and office entrances?
Yes. Its vandal-resistant design and AI detection make it well suited for schools, offices, retail stores, and other public commercial environments.
Is the camera compatible with ONVIF systems?
Yes. It supports ONVIF Profile S and G for integration with compatible video management systems.
What is the maximum recording resolution?
The camera supports a maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160, delivering detailed 8MP Ultra HD video.
