Hanwha SLA-5M3700D 5MP Lens Module for PNM-9000VD
Overview
The SLA-5M3700D is a 5-megapixel lens module purpose-built for the Hanwha PNM-9000VD multi-sensor camera. Rather than purchasing a new camera when coverage requirements change, the PNM-9000VD architecture lets you swap or configure individual sensor heads — and the SLA-5M3700D is the wide-angle option in that lineup. With a fixed 3.7mm focal length and a 97.5° horizontal field of view, this module is sized for large open areas where broad coverage from a single mounting point is the goal: lobbies, atriums, open warehouse floors, and wide intersections. The 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor delivers 5MP resolution, giving you enough pixel density across that wide angle to capture usable detail rather than just a panoramic smear.
If you're specifying or expanding a Hanwha Vision surveillance system, this module integrates directly into the PNM-9000VD modular platform without additional cabling or controller changes. See the broader multi-sensor camera category if you're evaluating whether the PNM-9000VD platform fits your project.
Key Features
- 5MP Resolution at 3.7mm: At 97.5° horizontal FOV, maintaining 5MP resolution means you're not trading pixel count for coverage width — scenes spanning 20–30 feet at moderate distances retain enough detail to identify individuals rather than just detect motion. That's a meaningful distinction when reviewing footage after an incident.
- 97.5° Horizontal / 71.9° Vertical Field of View: This coverage envelope is wide enough to handle most large single-room deployments from a centered ceiling mount. You're looking at roughly the same horizontal angle as a standard wide-angle lens — useful for minimizing camera count in open-plan spaces where a narrow FOV would require two or three units to cover the same floor area.
- 1/1.8-Inch CMOS Sensor: The larger sensor format compared to the more common 1/2.8-inch class means more light-gathering surface area for each pixel. In practice, this translates to less noise in dim conditions — important for warehouse environments with inconsistent overhead lighting or lobby spaces that dim after hours.
- Day/Night (B/W) Operation: The module shifts to monochrome in low-light conditions, which is standard for surveillance-grade sensors — color information is sacrificed to maximize sensitivity. Plan your lighting accordingly: if color differentiation matters in your scene at night (uniform recognition, apparel color), supplement with white-light illuminators rather than IR-only.
- Modular Form Factor — White Housing: Designed to seat directly into the PNM-9000VD body. The white finish matches the standard Hanwha camera aesthetic and suits the indoor environments this module is most commonly deployed in. No external housing or weatherproofing is needed when used within a compatible parent unit.
- Compatible with PNM-9000VD: This is not a standalone camera — it is a sensor/lens assembly that slots into the PNM-9000VD multi-sensor platform. For camera selection and placement planning, factor in how many sensor heads your installation requires and at what focal lengths before finalizing your module mix.
Integration & Compatibility
The SLA-5M3700D is designed exclusively for use with the Hanwha PNM-9000VD. It does not function as a standalone IP camera and cannot be paired with other camera bodies or NVRs directly. When deployed inside the PNM-9000VD, the host camera handles all network connectivity, video encoding, and VMS integration — the module itself contributes the optical and sensor layer. If your VMS supports the PNM-9000VD (most ONVIF-compatible platforms do), the individual sensor streams are typically exposed as separate channels.
For recording infrastructure, pair the PNM-9000VD with a compatible network video recorder sized for the number of sensor channels you're running. A four-module PNM-9000VD configuration generates four independent streams, so channel count on your NVR matters. Consult your NVR's channel licensing documentation before finalizing the deployment design.
The SLA-5M3700D (often searched as SLA 5M3700D) is available as a single-module purchase, allowing you to configure or expand PNM-9000VD installations incrementally without replacing the full camera assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the SLA-5M3700D a standalone camera?
A: No. The SLA-5M3700D is a lens module designed exclusively for the Hanwha PNM-9000VD multi-sensor camera body. It does not operate independently — the host camera handles networking, encoding, and power.
Q: What field of view does the SLA-5M3700D provide?
A: The SLA-5M3700D provides a 97.5° horizontal and 71.9° vertical field of view via its fixed 3.7mm focal length. This is a wide-angle configuration suited for large open spaces like lobbies, atriums, and open warehouse floors.
Q: How many SLA-5M3700D modules can be installed in one PNM-9000VD?
A: The PNM-9000VD supports multiple sensor modules, but the maximum number of module slots is determined by the host camera body. Consult the PNM-9000VD specification sheet for exact slot count and supported module combinations.
Q: Does the SLA-5M3700D support IR night vision?
A: The module operates in Day/Night (B/W) mode, shifting to monochrome in low light. Whether IR illumination is available depends on the PNM-9000VD host unit's built-in IR or an external illuminator — the lens module itself does not include dedicated IR LEDs based on available evidence.
Q: What sensor size does the SLA-5M3700D use?
A: The SLA-5M3700D uses a 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor, which is a larger format than many comparable modules and contributes to better low-light performance relative to smaller sensor classes.
Q: Can I mix different focal length modules in a single PNM-9000VD installation?
A: Yes — the PNM-9000VD platform is designed to accept different Hanwha SLA-series modules with varying focal lengths in the same unit, allowing you to cover different zones or distances from one mounting point. Verify current module compatibility with Hanwha's PNM-9000VD documentation for the exact supported combinations.
The SLA-5M3700D is specifically the wide-angle slot-fill for the PNM-9000VD platform — that 97.5° horizontal FOV at 5MP is what you reach for when you need one sensor head to anchor a large open area while the other module slots handle tighter or more directional coverage zones. I see this module most often specified in lobby and atrium installs where a single ceiling mount needs to see the full reception floor without requiring a second camera just for breadth.
Technical Highlights:
- 1/1.8-Inch CMOS Sensor: The larger sensor format relative to 1/2.8-inch-class competitors means each pixel captures more light — a practical benefit in the variable-lighting environments (lobbies with daylight floods, warehouses with spotty overhead coverage) where this FOV is typically deployed.
- Fixed 3.7mm / 97.5° H-FOV: No motorized iris, no varifocal adjustment needed — this is a set-and-forget optical assembly. The tradeoff is zero in-field adjustment if your mounting point shifts; you're committed to the coverage footprint at installation.
- 5MP Resolution Across Wide Angle: Maintaining 5MP at a 97.5° horizontal sweep prevents the per-pixel detail degradation you get when lower-resolution modules are pushed to the same coverage width. Subject identification at the edges of the frame remains viable rather than impressionistic.
Deployment Considerations:
- This module is not a standalone device — it must be seated in a PNM-9000VD to function. Factor the host camera body into your BOM if you're not expanding an existing installation, and verify current Hanwha channel licensing requirements for your NVR before committing to a multi-module configuration.
- The Day/Night (B/W) mode means color is gone after dark. If your scene involves after-hours activity where color matters for incident review — apparel identification, vehicle color — plan for supplemental white-light illumination rather than assuming IR alone will give you actionable footage.
For a large retail or corporate lobby where a single overhead mount needs to cover the full floor plan and feed into an existing PNM-9000VD installation with tighter-FOV modules already handling the perimeter zones, the SLA-5M3700D fills that anchor-wide-view role cleanly.
