ACTi C11W 1.3MP Fixed Cube Camera

Overview

The ACTi C11W is a 1.3MP fixed cube designed for indoor surveillance in retail, office, and facility environments where space constraints and standard field-of-view coverage are primary concerns. Despite the model designation referencing PTZ in some catalogs, the C11W is a fixed-position unit with a 3.6mm lens delivering a 55° horizontal field of view — suitable for mid-range monitoring without pan-tilt repositioning. The unit combines basic WDR (75 dB) to balance bright and dim areas in a single frame, dual-codec compression (H.264 and MJPEG) to adapt to varying network bandwidth, and edge analytics (people counting, motion detection, face detection) to trigger alerts without external servers. PoE+ (802.3at) power eliminates separate PSU wiring, while Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) provides wireless fallback in mixed-wired environments. Built-in microphone supports two-way audio for incident documentation or remote communication. At 73g with board-mount lens, the C11W minimizes visual intrusion on drop ceilings or wall-mounted brackets.

Compatibility

The C11W integrates via ONVIF Profile S and Profile G, ensuring compatibility with Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Axis Camera Station, and other third-party VMS platforms that support standard ONVIF discovery and streaming. PoE+ (802.3at) requires a managed or unmanaged PoE+ switch capable of supplying at least 30W per port (C11W draws approximately 4–6W typical); standard 802.3af (13W) switches will not power this unit reliably. RJ-45 connector and 1x Gigabit Ethernet port support standard Cat5e or Cat6 cabling. The unit accepts manual GPS position setting for geotagged metadata in location-aware deployments. Compatible with PC-based or standalone IVS servers when people counting, heat map, or ALPR analytics beyond edge detection are required.

Installation Notes

Operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) limits this unit to indoor or climate-controlled environments — not rated for outdoor or unheated spaces. CE Class A and FCC Class A approval (Efficiency Level VI) confirms compliance for commercial indoor installations. Board-mount lens simplifies ceiling or wall fixture integration without additional lens adapters. DC 12V auxiliary power input is available as a fallback if PoE+ is unavailable, but PoE is the primary delivery method. No IP or IK rating is specified — this is an indoor fixture, not weather-sealed. Ensure managed PoE+ switch configuration reserves port power for at least 30W allocation per unit.