ACTi Z82 4MP Outdoor Zoom Dome Camera
Overview
The ACTi Z82 is a 4MP outdoor zoom dome built for perimeter and mid-range monitoring where you need flexible focal length adjustment without swapping lenses or repositioning hardware. The 2.7-12mm motorized lens gives you a 4.4x zoom range (91° to 27° horizontal field of view), letting operators frame subjects from wide overview shots to tight close-up detail remotely. IP67 rating means dust and direct water spray won't compromise the optics—deploy this in coastal salt air, rain-exposed loading docks, or washdown zones without worry. The Z82 solves the installation problem of needing multiple fixed-lens cameras to cover one zone: zoom in or out via network control, reducing hardware count and service visits.
Compatibility
The Z82 integrates with any network video management system supporting ONVIF Profile S/T (via H.265 or H.264 streams). It draws 15W via standard 802.3af PoE, so it works with any managed or unmanaged PoE switch without requiring PoE+ injectors. Microphone output connects to any ONVIF-compliant VMS that captures embedded audio—Milestone Hydrogen, Axis Camera Station, and vendor-agnostic NVRs with ONVIF audio support all accept the Z82's stream and mic feed. The camera outputs both H.265 (efficient for storage-constrained builds) and H.264 (for legacy VMS compatibility), so codec choice doesn't lock you to a specific platform.
Installation Notes
Power and video arrive on a single Cat5e/Cat6 run using standard PoE (802.3af, 13W per IEEE 802.3)—no separate 12V DC supply required. The built-in motor focuses automatically during commissioning, eliminating manual lens adjustment. Mount the dome on ceiling or wall surfaces rated for the 2.2 lb weight. WDR processing handles mixed lighting (sun-blasted perimeter + shadowed doorway) in real-time, so commissioning doesn't require HDR post-processing. IR LEDs activate in low light automatically; the 2D+3D digital noise reduction keeps night video clean without excessive blur.
What's in the Box
Package contents not specified in manufacturer evidence. Contact the camera vendor directly for included mounting brackets, connectors, or documentation.
