Hanwha SLA-2M2800Q 2MP Interchangeable Lens Module

Hanwha SLA-2M2800Q 2MP Interchangeable Lens Module

The SLA-2M2800Q is a 2 megapixel lens module engineered exclusively for the Hanwha PNM-9000VQ modular camera platform. Unlike fixed-lens designs that lock you into a single focal length, this module offers four selectable focal lengths—2.4mm, 2.8mm, 3.6mm, and 6.0mm—giving integrators the flexibility to tailor deployment without swapping entire camera bodies. This approach directly cuts inventory complexity and reduces the total cost of ownership across multi-site installations.

Key Features

• Selectable Focal Lengths (2.4mm, 2.8mm, 3.6mm, 6.0mm): Deploy a single camera platform across diverse mounting scenarios—wide corridor coverage at one location, targeted entry-point monitoring at another—without managing separate camera SKUs. This flexibility is particularly valuable in retail chains and enterprise campuses where coverage requirements vary by floor or building zone.
• 1/2.8" CMOS Sensor with 2MP Resolution: A 2 megapixel format balances detail capture (adequate for facial recognition at medium distances and license plate reading) against network bandwidth and storage costs. For 24/7 recording across dozens of cameras, this resolution keeps bitrate and archive footprint manageable without sacrificing investigative clarity.
• Wide Horizontal Field of View (107.4° at 2.8mm standard): The default 2.8mm focal length delivers expansive coverage—ideal for monitoring large open areas like warehouse floors, parking structures, or retail showrooms. The 62.2° vertical angle covers typical 8–12 foot ceiling heights without excessive overhead wasted space.
• Day/Night Capability with IR-Corrected Optics: Automatic color-to-monochrome switching ensures reliable image quality across 24-hour cycles. IR-optimized optics support external illumination without lens artifacts, critical for perimeter and loading-dock deployments where ambient light varies dramatically between dusk and midnight shifts.
• Direct Integration with PNM-9000VQ Platform: No adapter, no firmware workarounds—the module mounts directly to Hanwha's modular camera body. This eliminates integration risk and simplifies spares management for system integrators supporting multiple customer sites.
• Compact, Tool-Free Installation: Module swaps in the field without breaking network connections or power, reducing downtime if focal length requirements change post-deployment.

Integration and Deployment Context

The SLA-2M2800Q (often searched as SLA 2M2800Q) is purpose-built for the Hanwha modular camera platform and integrates with any network video management solution that supports the PNM-9000VQ via ONVIF or Hanwha's native integration APIs. When designing large-scale deployments, the multi-focal design reduces the number of distinct product lines you need to stock and train technicians on. For example, a 200-camera retail roll-out can now use a single camera body with four lens variants rather than four separate camera models, cutting logistics overhead and spare-parts complexity.

Pair this module with PoE+ network switches capable of delivering consistent 15–25W per port; the PNM-9000VQ with SLA-2M2800Q draws well within standard PoE+ budgets, eliminating the need for midspan injectors. For sites with extended cable runs (>100 meters), verify switch outlet power headroom to avoid brownout conditions during simultaneous camera startup.

When to Choose a Different Lens Module

If your deployment is locked into a single focal length and requires maximum low-light sensitivity, consider fixed-lens variants within the Hanwha modular series—they may feature wider apertures optimized for minimal illumination. Conversely, if you need zoom capability (3x, 5x, 10x optical magnification), evaluate motorized varifocal modules designed for PTZ-like coverage flexibility. The SLA-2M2800Q is a fixed-focal-length design; each focal length has a fixed aperture and must be selected at deployment time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the SLA-2M2800Q compatible with other Hanwha camera bodies?

A: No. This module is engineered exclusively for the PNM-9000VQ platform. It will not fit or function on other Hanwha camera models without mechanical modification.

Q: Can I swap focal lengths in the field?

A: Yes. The module can be removed and replaced without breaking network or power connections. However, swapping requires physical access to the camera and brief downtime. Plan focal-length changes during maintenance windows rather than treating them as quick runtime adjustments.

Q: What frame rate does the SLA-2M2800Q deliver?

A: The module itself is optical; frame rate depends on the PNM-9000VQ camera body and its codec configuration (H.264 or H.265). Refer to the PNM-9000VQ specifications for resolution and fps combinations.

Q: Does this lens module support external IR illumination?

A: Yes. The optics are IR-corrected to work with infrared supplemental lighting mounted to the camera body or nearby. IR illumination is not built into the module—integrate with external IR emitters or lighting controllers for low-light extension.

Q: How many cameras can I support on a single PoE switch port?

A: Each camera with this lens module draws roughly 15–25W depending on codec and resolution. One camera per switch port is standard; do not daisy-chain or parallelize multiple cameras on a single PoE outlet.

Marty Allison

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The SLA-2M2800Q's selectable focal-length architecture is a significant operational win for integrators managing heterogeneous site requirements. Rather than stocking separate camera SKUs for 2.4mm, 2.8mm, 3.6mm, and 6.0mm deployments, you standardize on a single modular body and maintain four interchangeable lens variants. This reduces inventory cost, simplifies technician training, and cuts lead-time friction when customer requirements shift after initial engineering.

Technical Highlights:

• 1/2.8" CMOS sensor with 2MP resolution: Delivers sufficient pixel density for facial recognition and object identification at 15–25 feet, a sweet spot for indoor retail, corridors, and entry monitoring without inflating storage overhead.
• 107.4° horizontal field of view (2.8mm standard): Broad coverage with manageable vertical angle (62.2°) eliminates wasted ceiling real estate and handles typical 9–12 foot interior mounting heights without excessive distortion.
• Day/night and IR-corrected optics: Seamless monochrome transition and external IR compatibility ensure reliable low-light performance without introducing lens artifacts that plague uncorrected designs—critical for 24/7 loading docks and perimeter installations.

Deployment Considerations:

• Focal-length selection is fixed at installation. Swapping requires physical access and brief downtime; treat as a commissioning decision, not a runtime parameter. Plan your focal lengths during site survey, not troubleshooting.
• 2MP is appropriate for detail capture at medium range but undershoots scenarios requiring license-plate OCR beyond 40 feet or facial recognition in crowded retail settings. For those applications, evaluate higher-resolution modules in the Hanwha modular family.

The SLA-2M2800Q excels in enterprise retail chains, warehouse access points, and office campuses where you're deploying dozens of cameras across heterogeneous mounting heights and coverage zones. The multi-focal design collapses your bill-of-materials complexity—a material win on projects larger than 50 cameras.