The DS-2CD2183G2-IU is an 8MP AcuSense dome camera designed for commercial locations that require detailed 4K video, wide-area coverage, intelligent event detection, and synchronized audio recording.
Its 2.8 mm fixed lens provides a wide field of view for entrances, lobbies, corridors, walkways, parking access areas, and other high-traffic locations. The IP67 and IK10-rated dome housing also supports exposed and public-facing installations.
Recommended for retail entrances, office lobbies, apartment common areas, school hallways, healthcare corridors, parking access points, commercial walkways, and warehouse personnel entrances.
| 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°
4 mm:Horizontal FOV 87°, Vertical FOV 46°, Diagonal FOV 105° |
| 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
4 mm:D: 108 m, O: 43 m, R: 22 m, I: 11 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 | Mono sound |
| Audio Compression | G.711/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/MP3/AAC-LC |
| Audio Bit Rate | 64 Kbps (G.711ulaw/G.711alaw)/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 | 8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | 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, ISUP |
| 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 |
| Built-in Microphone | 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 | Face detection |
| Linkage | Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger recording, trigger capture |
| Deep Learning Function |
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| Perimeter Protection | Line crossing, intrusion
Support alarm triggering by specified target types (human and vehicle) |
| 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 | Ø121.4 mm × 92.2 mm (Ø4.8″ × 3.6″) |
| Package Dimension | 150 mm × 150 mm × 141 mm (5.9″ × 5.9″ × 5.6″) |
| Weight | Approx. 550 g (1.2 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 800 g (1.8 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; 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.
Is the DS-2CD2183G2-IU compatible with H-Series NVR systems?
Yes. The DS-2CD2183G2-IU is designed for seamless integration with H-Series NVR systems and supports advanced features such as AI event detection, remote monitoring, synchronized recording, and efficient video management.
What resolution does the DS-2CD2183G2-IU support?
This camera delivers 8MP 4K Ultra HD resolution (3840 × 2160), providing exceptional image detail for identifying faces, license plates, merchandise, and other critical evidence.
Does this camera support AI human and vehicle detection?
Yes. Advanced deep-learning analytics accurately distinguish people and vehicles from other motion events, helping reduce false alarms caused by animals, weather conditions, shadows, or moving vegetation.
Can I use this camera with a third-party NVR?
Yes. The camera supports ONVIF Profile S/G and ISAPI protocols, making it compatible with many third-party NVRs, video management systems, and surveillance platforms.
How far can the camera see at night?
The camera uses EXIR 2.0 infrared technology with a night vision range of up to 100 feet (30 meters), delivering clear surveillance footage even in complete darkness.
Is the DS-2CD2183G2-IU suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. The camera is rated IP67 for weather resistance and IK10 for vandal protection, making it ideal for outdoor installations in commercial properties, parking lots, offices, warehouses, and residential locations.
Does this camera record audio?
Yes. A built-in high-quality microphone captures synchronized audio alongside video recordings, providing additional context for security incidents and investigations.
Does the camera support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
Yes. The camera supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, allowing power and data transmission through a single Ethernet cable for faster installation and reduced wiring complexity.
How does 120dB True WDR improve image quality?
120dB True Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) helps balance bright and dark areas within the same scene, making it easier to capture clear images at entrances, storefronts, loading docks, and other high-contrast environments.
What types of properties is the DS-2CD2183G2-IU best suited for?
The DS-2CD2183G2-IU is ideal for retail stores, office buildings, warehouses, apartment complexes, schools, parking lots, and other locations where 4K video quality, AI analytics, and reliable outdoor performance are required.
