The DS-2CD2343G2-I is a 4MP AcuSense turret camera designed for commercial surveillance applications that require reliable video quality, intelligent event detection, and flexible outdoor installation.
Featuring a 2.8 mm wide-angle lens, the camera provides broad coverage for entrances, storefronts, walkways, parking areas, and other commercial locations 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 while improving monitoring efficiency.
With reliable day and night imaging, strong backlight handling, and a durable outdoor design, the camera is suitable for businesses that need dependable surveillance around buildings, access points, and perimeter areas.
Key Benefits
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4MP Detailed Monitoring – Provides clear video for commercial surveillance applications.
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2.8 mm Wide-Angle Coverage – Helps monitor entrances, storefronts, and wider outdoor areas.
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AcuSense Human & Vehicle Classification – Helps improve event filtering and monitoring efficiency.
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Reliable Day and Night Imaging – Supports consistent visibility in changing lighting conditions.
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Smart IR and WDR Performance – Helps maintain image detail in challenging scenes.
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IP67 Weather Protection – Supports indoor and outdoor commercial deployments.
Recommended Applications
- Warehouse Perimeters
- Commercial Building Entrances
- Retail Storefronts
- Office Building Exteriors
- School Campuses
- Apartment Communities
- Loading Dock Areas
- Industrial Facilities
- Parking Areas
- Business Parks
| Camera |
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| Image Sensor | 1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 2688 × 1520 |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.005 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR on |
| Shutter Time | 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Angle Adjustment | Pan: 0° to 360°, Tilt: 0° to 75°, Rotate: 0° to 360° |
| Lens |
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| Focal Length & FOV | 2.8 mm:Horizontal FOV 103°, Vertical FOV 55°, Diagonal FOV 122° |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Aperture | F1.6 |
| DORI |
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| DORI | 2.8 mm:D: 67 m, O: 26 m, R: 13 m, I: 6 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:25 fps (2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720)
60 Hz:30 fps (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) |
| 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 |
| Video Bit Rate | 32 Kbps to 8 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 |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 1 fixed region for main stream and sub-stream |
| Audio |
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| Audio Compression | -U:G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/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) / 16-64 Kbps (AAC-LC) / 32-192 Kbps (MP2L2) / 8-320 Kbps (MP3) |
| 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, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour, SSL/TLS, PPPoE, 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 ONVIF |
| 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 |
| Interface |
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| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| On-Board Storage | Built-in microSD, up to 512 GB |
| Built-in Microphone | -U:Yes |
| Reset Key | Yes |
| Event |
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| Basic Event | Motion detection (human and vehicle targets classification), 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/memory card/NAS, notify surveillance center, trigger record, trigger capture, email |
| General |
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| Power | DC 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, 0.19 A to 0.12 A, max. 7 W |
| Dimension | Ø127.3 × 95.9 mm (Ø5.01" × 3.78") |
| Package Dimension | 150 × 150 × 141 mm (5.9" × 5.9" × 5.6") |
| Weight | Approx. 600 g (1.3 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 816 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 | Anti-flicker, heartbeat, 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: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN 50130-4: 2011 +A1: 2014); RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015); IC (ICES-003: Issue 6, 2016); 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); BIS (IS 13252 (Part 1):2010+A1:2013+A2:2015) |
| Environment | CE-RoHS (2011/65/EU); WEEE (2012/19/EU); Reach (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) |
| Protection | IP67 (IEC 60529-2013) |
Find answers to common questions about compatibility, installation, infrared night vision, recording storage, and AcuSense human and vehicle classification.
Where is the DS-2CD2343G2-I commonly installed?
The DS-2CD2343G2-I is commonly installed at warehouse entrances, office buildings, retail storefronts, school campuses, parking lots, apartment communities, and other commercial properties requiring reliable outdoor surveillance.
Why choose a turret camera for commercial security?
Turret cameras reduce infrared reflection issues commonly found in dome cameras while providing flexible installation, consistent night performance, and dependable image quality for commercial environments.
Is the DS-2CD2343G2-I suitable for warehouse perimeter monitoring?
Yes. Its 4MP resolution, AcuSense AI detection, Smart IR illumination, and IP67 weather protection make it well suited for monitoring warehouse perimeters, loading docks, and logistics facilities.
Can this camera monitor office buildings and retail stores?
Yes. The camera is designed for offices, retail businesses, apartment complexes, schools, and commercial buildings where accurate human and vehicle detection improves daily security operations.
What are the advantages of AcuSense AI detection?
AcuSense technology identifies human and vehicle targets while filtering out irrelevant motion events such as animals, rain, moving trees, and lighting changes, helping reduce false alarms.
Who should choose the DS-2CD2343G2-I?
This camera is ideal for security installers, system integrators, IT managers, facility managers, property managers, and business owners deploying professional commercial surveillance systems.
Does the DS-2CD2343G2-I include a built-in microphone?
No. The DS-2CD2343G2-I does not include a built-in microphone. If onboard audio recording is required, consider the DS-2CD2343G2-IU variant with an integrated microphone.
Can the camera record video without an NVR?
Yes. The built-in microSD card slot supports local edge recording with microSD cards up to 512 GB, providing an additional storage option alongside compatible network storage.
Is the DS-2CD2343G2-I compatible with ONVIF video management systems?
Yes. The camera supports ONVIF Profile S and Profile G, allowing integration with many compatible professional NVRs and video management systems.
What is the maximum video resolution of the DS-2CD2343G2-I?
The camera supports a maximum resolution of 2688 × 1520, delivering 4MP Quad HD video for detailed commercial surveillance.
