Bosch Dual dome 2x5MP 3.2-8.1mm IP67 IR IK10 Includes IVA PRO Buildings Perimeter - NDD-7803-AL

Bosch NDD-7803-AL Dual-Sensor 2×5MP IR Dome Camera with IVA Pro Analytics

Overview

The Bosch NDD-7803-AL is a dual-dome IP camera that packs two independent 5MP sensors into a single IK10-rated housing — letting you cover two distinct angles or zones from one cable drop and one mounting footprint. With a 3.2–8.1mm varifocal lens on each imager, 30m IR illumination, an integrated microphone, and factory-bundled IVA Pro analytics (Buildings, Perimeter, and Privacy), this unit is engineered for outdoor perimeter, building façade, and multi-zone coverage scenarios where running two separate cameras isn't practical. NDAA Section 889 and TAA compliant, it fits federal, healthcare, and enterprise procurement requirements without a waiver fight.

Key Features

• Dual 2×5MP, 2592×1944 Sensors: Each imager resolves 5 megapixels at up to 30 fps — two full evidence-grade streams from a single junction box. Where a panoramic fisheye compresses resolution across a wide sweep, this configuration keeps full pixel density on each zone independently.
• 3.2–8.1mm Varifocal Lens, F1.9–F3.2: The 104°–37° horizontal field of view range per sensor gives installers meaningful flexibility at commissioning — you can set one head wide for situational awareness and the other narrow for entry-point detail, all from the same housing. The F1.9 aperture at the wide end supports low-light performance without relying entirely on IR.
• 120 dB High Dynamic Range: Scenes with simultaneous deep shadow and direct sunlight — a loading dock door, a lobby entrance with glass walls — produce usable detail across the entire frame. At 120 dB, the gap between the darkest and brightest resolvable detail is wide enough to handle most outdoor architectural lighting scenarios without blowing highlights or losing shadow detail.
• 0.035 lx Color / 0.003 lx Monochrome Sensitivity: At 0.035 lux in color mode, the NDD-7803-AL holds usable color imagery in near-darkness — relevant for after-hours perimeter monitoring where color differentiation (clothing, vehicle color) has evidentiary value. The 0.003 lux monochrome floor means IR-assisted night mode retains detail at extreme low light.
• 30m IR Illumination: The built-in IR carries coverage out to 30 meters per head — adequate for standard commercial perimeter depths, building entrances, and parking access lanes without a separate IR illuminator in the budget.
• H.265/HEVC Compression: H.265 cuts bandwidth and storage requirements roughly in half compared to H.264 at equivalent quality — on a 24/7 dual-stream camera recording two 5MP channels, that difference compounds quickly across a multi-camera NVR deployment. MJPEG remains available for integration workflows that require it.
• IVA Pro — Buildings, Perimeter, and Privacy (Bundled): IVA Pro is Bosch's rule-based intelligent video analytics engine. The bundled license set covers intrusion detection (Perimeter), field-within-field zone logic (Buildings), and Privacy Masking. These run on the camera's edge processor — reducing VMS server load and keeping analytics functional even during network interruptions. Privacy masking is worth noting specifically for GDPR-sensitive deployments or public-facing installations.
• Integrated Microphone + Two-Way Audio: The built-in mic eliminates the need for a separate audio device on most installations. Two-way audio support means the camera can be paired with a speaker for remote intervention — a common requirement on unmanned perimeter stations and access points.
• IP67 + IK10 Enclosure: IP67 means full dust ingress protection and tolerance for temporary immersion — more than sufficient for rain, hose-down environments, or car-wash perimeters. IK10 is the highest vandalism resistance rating in the IEC 62262 scale, meaning the housing survives a 20-joule impact — relevant for installations at grade level or in accessible public areas.
• 4GB RAM / 8GB Flash + 2TB Storage Capacity: The onboard memory supports edge processing and buffering. The 2TB storage figure indicates local recording headroom — verify whether this reflects an embedded drive or maximum supported capacity for your specific deployment configuration.
• ONVIF Profiles S, G, M, T: Coverage across four ONVIF profiles ensures broad VMS compatibility. Profile G supports edge storage and retrieval — useful when the camera buffers locally and syncs to a recorder on reconnect. Profile T adds H.265 and metadata stream support for analytics-aware VMS platforms.

Integration and Compatibility

The NDD-7803-AL carries ONVIF Profiles S, G, M, and T, making it compatible with the broad ecosystem of ONVIF-conformant VMS platforms. The bundled IVA Pro analytics can deliver metadata streams to capable VMS systems, enabling server-side event correlation without additional edge licenses. The camera also holds Bosch Security Systems native integration for deployment within Bosch's own video management ecosystem. For large-scale IP camera deployments, review your NVR's multi-stream ingest capacity — each NDD-7803-AL presents as two independent video channels. Pair with a network video recorder that supports dual-stream input per physical device. For PoE planning on multi-camera runs, consult a PoE switch with sufficient per-port budget — the NEMA TS2 power compliance designation is relevant for traffic and transportation infrastructure deployments. Certifications include CE, FCC, IC, VCCI, and UL in addition to NDAA and TAA compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the NDD-7803-AL NDAA Section 889 compliant?

A: Yes. The NDD-7803-AL is listed as NDAA compliant and TAA compliant, making it suitable for federal agency procurement and contracts requiring Section 889 Part B conformance.

Q: How many video channels does the NDD-7803-AL consume on a recorder?

A: The NDD-7803-AL houses two independent 5MP sensors, each producing a separate video stream. On most NVRs and VMS platforms, this will occupy two camera license slots or two channel inputs — confirm your recorder's handling of multi-sensor devices before deployment.

Q: What analytics are included with the NDD-7803-AL?

A: IVA Pro Buildings, IVA Pro Perimeter, and Privacy masking are bundled in the factory configuration. These run on the camera's onboard processor and do not require a separate server-side license for basic rule-based analytics.

Q: What is the IR range on the NDD-7803-AL?

A: Each sensor head includes built-in IR illumination rated to 30 meters (approximately 98 feet). This is per-head — both sensors have independent IR coverage.

Q: What ONVIF profiles does the NDD-7803-AL support?

A: The NDD-7803-AL supports ONVIF Profiles S, G, M, and T. Profile G enables edge storage and retrieval. Profile T adds H.265 and analytics metadata stream support for compatible VMS platforms.

Q: Is the NDD-7803-AL suitable for outdoor installation in harsh environments?

A: Yes. The IP67 rating provides full dust protection and withstands temporary immersion, handling rain and washdown environments without issue. The IK10 impact rating — the highest on the IEC 62262 scale — protects against 20-joule impacts, making it appropriate for at-grade or publicly accessible mounting locations.

Karl Wilson

The NDD-7803-AL is one of those units I recommend when a site plan shows two adjacent zones — a vehicle lane and a pedestrian entry, or a building corner covering two walls — and the project budget has room for one cable pull, not two. The dual 5MP architecture means you're not splitting a single sensor's resolution across a wide-angle sweep; you get 2592×1944 per head, independently aimed and independently IR-lit to 30 meters. That's a meaningful distinction versus a single-sensor wide-angle trying to cover the same geometry.

Technical Highlights:

• 120 dB HDR: At 120 dB, this camera handles the contrast range you see on exterior façades — full sun on one side of the frame, deep overhang shadow on the other — without the motion artifacts that plague multi-frame HDR approaches. For license plate or face capture at building entrances, that matters more than resolution alone.
• 0.003 lx Monochrome Sensitivity: The monochrome floor is extremely low. In practical terms, the IR illuminators at 30 meters are working with a sensor that needs almost no light — which means IR range holds up even as the emitters age. Color mode at 0.035 lux keeps useful chroma data in most parking lot lighting scenarios.
• Bundled IVA Pro Analytics: Getting Buildings, Perimeter, and Privacy in the box at no additional license cost changes the project math significantly. Running these rules on the camera's own processor rather than the VMS server is worth noting — it keeps analytics functional during network outages and reduces server CPU load on large-channel deployments.

Deployment Considerations:

• Each sensor presents as an independent channel on most VMS and NVR platforms. Before specifying this unit across a large deployment, verify your VMS licensing model handles multi-sensor cameras efficiently — some platforms charge per physical device, others per stream, and the difference can be significant at scale.
• The 212×137mm housing is larger than a standard single-sensor dome. Confirm ceiling or wall structural clearance and verify the mounting surface can support the 990g weight with the planned bracket — particularly relevant on drop-ceiling grid mounts or older conduit boxes.

For a government facility, transit hub, or campus perimeter where two-zone coverage per mounting point is the design requirement and NDAA compliance is non-negotiable, the NDD-7803-AL delivers the channel consolidation and edge analytics to make that case on paper and in practice.