The DS-2CD2383G2-LI2U/SRB is an 8MP Smart Hybrid Light turret camera designed for commercial surveillance applications that require intelligent detection, active deterrence, and reliable outdoor monitoring.
Featuring a 2.8 mm wide-angle lens, the camera provides broad scene coverage for entrances, parking areas, loading zones, building perimeters, and other commercial locations where wide visibility is important.
AI-powered human and vehicle classification helps security teams focus on relevant events while reducing unnecessary alerts. The integrated red and blue warning lights, speaker, and two-way audio provide active response options for monitored areas and restricted access points.
Smart Hybrid Light technology adapts nighttime illumination by combining infrared and white light, helping maintain clear monitoring in changing lighting conditions. With a durable outdoor design and flexible system integration features, the camera is suitable for professional commercial surveillance deployments.
Key Benefits
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8MP Detailed Imaging – Provides high-resolution video for commercial security monitoring.
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2.8 mm Wide-Angle Coverage – Helps monitor entrances, access points, and wider outdoor areas.
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Human and Vehicle Classification – Helps improve event filtering and monitoring efficiency.
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Active Deterrence – Red and blue warning lights and audio alerts support proactive response.
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Two-Way Audio – Enables communication with visitors and monitored areas.
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Smart Hybrid Light – Provides flexible nighttime illumination for changing environments.
Recommended Applications
- Warehouse Perimeters
- Commercial Parking Areas
- Retail Building Entrances
- Office Building Exteriors
- Industrial Facilities
- Loading Dock Areas
- School Campus Entrances
- Apartment Access Points
- Distribution Centers
- Restricted Commercial 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), 0 Lux with light |
| 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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| Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.8 and 4 mm optional |
| Focal Length & FOV | 2.8 mm:Horizontal FOV 108°, Vertical FOV 59°, Diagonal FOV 127° |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Aperture | F1.6 |
| Depth of Field | 2.8 mm:1.7 m to ∞ |
| DORI |
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| DORI | 2.8 mm:D: 84 m, O: 33 m, R: 16 m, I: 8 m |
| Illuminator |
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| Supplement Light Type | IR, White Light |
| 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)
Note: 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
Note: 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 |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR, VBR |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 1 fixed region for main stream and sub-stream |
| Target Cropping | Yes |
| Audio |
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| 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 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2) / 8 to 320 Kbps (MP3) / 16 to 64 Kbps (AAC-LC) |
| Audio Sampling Rate | 8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/48 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
| Network |
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| Protocols | TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, 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, ISUP |
| Security | Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, IP address filter, security audit log, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, TLS 1.1/1.2/1.3, WSSE and digest authentication for ONVIF |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users
3 user levels: administrator, operator, and user |
| Client | iVMS-4200, Mobile App, VMS Platform |
| Network Storage | NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), Auto Network Replenishment (ANR)
Together with high-end Hik memory card, memory card encryption and health detection are supported. |
| Web Browser | Plug-in free live view: Chrome 80+, Firefox 80+, Edge 89+, Safari 13+
Local service: Chrome 80+, Firefox 80+, Edge 89+, Safari 13+ |
| Image |
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| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | 120 dB |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Privacy Mask | 8 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 |
| Built-in Speaker | 1 built-in speaker, Max. power consumption: 2 W, max. sound pressure level: 10 cm: 110 dB |
| Audio | Built-in microphone: arrayed dual-microphone |
| 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, audible warning, strobe light flashing |
| 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 Power:12 VDC ± 25%, 1.25 A, max. 15 W, Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug, reverse polarity protection
PoE:IEEE 802.3at, Class 4, max. 18 W |
| Material | Metal |
| Dimension | Ø127.3 mm × 96.3 mm (Ø5" × 3.8") |
| Package Dimension | 150 mm × 150 mm × 141 mm (5.9" × 5.5" × 5.5") |
| Weight | Approx. 590 g (1.1 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 820 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, mirror, flash log, password reset via email, pixel counter, anti-banding |
| Flashing Light | SRB Models:Red and blue light
Other Models:White light |
| Approval |
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| EMC | CE-EMC:EN 55032:2015+A1:2020, EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021
RCM:AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015
IC:ICES-003: Issue 7
KC:KN32: 2015, KN35: 2015 |
| Safety | CB:IEC 62368-1: 2014+A11
CE-LVD:EN 62368-1: 2014/A11: 2017
LOA:IEC/EN 60950-1 |
| 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-2CD2383G2-LI2U/SRB best installed?
This camera is ideal for warehouse entrances, commercial building perimeters, loading docks, parking lots, retail storefronts, industrial facilities, and other outdoor business locations that benefit from proactive security monitoring.
Why choose an active deterrence camera for commercial security?
Unlike standard surveillance cameras, this model combines AI detection with flashing red and blue warning lights and two-way audio to discourage unauthorized activity before incidents escalate.
Is this camera suitable for protecting warehouse entrances?
Yes. Its AI-powered human and vehicle classification, Smart Hybrid Light technology, and active deterrence features make it well suited for warehouse entrances, loading areas, and logistics facilities.
Can this camera improve security around parking lots and commercial properties?
Yes. The combination of Ultra HD imaging, AI detection, active warning lights, and two-way audio helps improve visibility and supports more effective monitoring of parking areas, office buildings, and commercial perimeters.
What is the advantage of Smart Hybrid Light technology?
Smart Hybrid Light automatically switches between infrared and white light illumination based on scene activity, helping balance image quality, lighting efficiency, and nighttime visibility.
How does AI human and vehicle detection improve surveillance?
AI classification helps distinguish people and vehicles from irrelevant motion, reducing false alarms and allowing operators to focus on meaningful security events.
Does this camera support two-way audio communication?
Yes. It features built-in dual microphones and a built-in speaker, allowing operators to communicate remotely with visitors, delivery personnel, or unauthorized individuals through compatible surveillance software.
Can the camera record video locally without an NVR?
Yes. The integrated microSD card slot supports local edge recording with cards up to 512 GB, providing additional recording flexibility alongside network storage options.
Is the DS-2CD2383G2-LI2U/SRB compatible with ONVIF video management systems?
Yes. The camera supports ONVIF Profile S and Profile G, making it compatible with many professional video management systems and supported NVR platforms.
What is the maximum video resolution of this camera?
The camera delivers up to 3840 × 2160 Ultra HD (8MP) resolution, providing detailed video for commercial surveillance and incident investigation.
