Pelco EXLE2230M78ALB 2MP 30x Zoom IR PTZ Camera
The Pelco EXLE2230M78ALB is a 2MP pan-tilt-zoom camera built around a 30x optical zoom block, giving operators the reach to identify detail across wide open areas — parking lots, perimeters, ports, and other sites where a fixed-lens camera can't cover enough ground. Infrared illumination extends usable coverage into low-light and nighttime hours without relying on scene lighting, and ONVIF conformance means it integrates into a mixed-vendor VMS environment rather than locking you into a single management platform.
Overview
At 2MP, the EXLE2230M78ALB prioritizes zoom reach and low-light performance over pixel density — a tradeoff that makes sense for PTZ deployments where operators actively track subjects across distance rather than relying on fixed-frame forensic detail. The 30x optical zoom is the headline spec here: it lets a single camera cover ground that would otherwise require multiple fixed cameras, which matters when you're budgeting camera counts against a site's real sightlines.
Key Features
- 30x Optical Zoom: Pushes in on distant subjects without the pixelation loss that comes from digital zoom — the deciding factor for wide-area sites like lots and perimeters where fixed cameras leave gaps.
- 2MP Resolution: Balances file size and network load against the identification needs of a PTZ camera that's actively steered by an operator or preset tour, rather than statically recording one framed scene.
- Infrared Night Vision: Keeps the camera usable after dark without dependence on site lighting, extending effective coverage hours on outdoor and perimeter installs.
- PTZ Form Factor: Full pan-tilt-zoom control supports guard-tour presets and live tracking, standard practice for a single camera covering a large, variable area.
- 110V AC Auxiliary Wash Power: Onboard 110V AC auxiliary power is available for accessories such as a washer system, simplifying wiring on installs where lens-cleaning hardware is part of the plan.
- ONVIF Conformant: Supports open integration with ONVIF-compliant VMS platforms, avoiding lock-in to a single manufacturer's software stack when planning a network video recorder or VMS deployment.
Integration & Compatibility
Because the EXLE2230M78ALB is ONVIF conformant, it fits into multi-brand VMS deployments alongside other IP cameras in a Pelco surveillance lineup. For sites planning PTZ coverage as part of a larger camera plan, review a camera selection guide before finalizing zoom and mounting choices, and confirm PoE or auxiliary power budgets against your PoE switch capacity if running additional powered accessories off the 110V AC aux output.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What resolution does the EXLE2230M78ALB record at?
A: 2MP.
Q: How much optical zoom does the EXLE2230M78ALB have?
A: 30x optical zoom.
Q: Does the EXLE2230M78ALB support night vision?
A: Yes, it includes infrared (IR) night vision.
Q: Is the EXLE2230M78ALB ONVIF compatible?
A: Yes, it is ONVIF conformant, supporting integration with ONVIF-compliant VMS platforms.
Q: What power does the EXLE2230M78ALB use?
A: It runs on 110V AC and includes auxiliary 110V AC wash power for accessories.
The EXLE2230M78ALB is a straightforward spec on paper: 2MP sensor, 30x optical zoom, PTZ mechanics. What gets my attention is the auxiliary 110V AC wash power output — that's a detail specific to explosion-proof and harsh-environment PTZ lines, where washer accessories are common and having power already routed through the camera housing saves a separate conduit run.
Technical Highlights:
- 30x Optical Zoom: Real optical reach, not digital upscaling — the spec that decides whether one PTZ can replace three fixed cameras on a long perimeter run.
- 110V AC Auxiliary Wash Power: Built-in auxiliary power for wash/heater accessories simplifies conduit planning versus running a separate circuit to the mount.
- ONVIF Conformance: Confirmed ONVIF support means this camera isn't locked to a single VMS vendor — plan it into an existing multi-brand stack without a forklift upgrade.
Deployment Considerations:
- 2MP is a modest sensor by current standards — this camera earns its keep on zoom reach and tracking, not still-frame pixel density, so pair it with fixed high-resolution cameras where forensic detail at close range matters more.
- Confirm your mount and conduit plan account for the 110V AC aux wash circuit before ordering housing accessories separately — running that power after the fact is a rework nobody wants mid-install.
This is the right call for a perimeter or lot-coverage PTZ position where an operator needs to zoom in on activity at distance and where washer/heater accessories are already part of the site plan — not for a close-range forensic-detail post where a fixed high-megapixel camera fits better.
