Pelco EXPE2-2X30-SPT-IRM2F Explosion-Proof IR PTZ Camera
The Pelco EXPE2-2X30-SPT-IRM2F is a 2MP explosion-proof pan-tilt-zoom camera built for hazardous-location monitoring — refineries, chemical processing, oil and gas terminals, and other T6-classified environments where a standard PTZ housing is not an option. It pairs a 30x optical zoom block with integrated IR illumination and runs on 230V AC, the voltage standard for most industrial and international hazardous-area electrical infrastructure.
Key Features
- 2MP Resolution: delivers clear identification-grade video for wide-area industrial sites without the storage and bandwidth overhead of higher-megapixel sensors — a practical balance for sites running many cameras on a single recording platform.
- 30x Optical Zoom: lets operators pull detail on distant equipment, tank farms, or perimeter fence lines from a single fixed mounting point, reducing the number of camera positions needed to cover a large hazardous-area footprint.
- PTZ Form Factor: pan-tilt-zoom control covers wide areas from one installation point and lets an operator actively track activity or equipment status across a facility instead of relying on multiple fixed-position cameras.
- Integrated IR Illumination: extends usable video into low-light and nighttime conditions common on industrial sites that run continuous operations, without requiring separate IR illuminators mounted near the explosion-proof housing.
- 230V AC Input: matches the voltage already run to most industrial and international hazardous-area equipment, simplifying integration into existing plant electrical distribution rather than requiring a separate low-voltage power drop.
Integration & Compatibility
As a PTZ platform, the EXPE2-2X30-SPT-IRM2F is intended for integration into a broader network video recorder or VMS deployment rather than standalone use. Confirm control protocol and VMS compatibility with your system integrator before specifying this camera into an existing Pelco camera lineup, particularly on brownfield sites mixing legacy analog PTZ domes with newer IP-based control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What resolution does the EXPE2-2X30-SPT-IRM2F record at?
A: This model records at 2MP.
Q: How much optical zoom does the EXPE2-2X30-SPT-IRM2F have?
A: It has 30x optical zoom.
Q: What power input does the EXPE2-2X30-SPT-IRM2F require?
A: It runs on 230V AC.
Q: Does the EXPE2-2X30-SPT-IRM2F have night vision?
A: Yes, it includes integrated infrared (IR) illumination for low-light and nighttime operation.
The EXPE2-2X30-SPT-IRM2F is one of the more specialized SKUs in the Pelco line — a 2MP explosion-proof PTZ with 30x zoom built specifically for T6-rated hazardous areas, not a repurposed commercial dome in a heavier can.
Technical Highlights:
- 30x Optical Zoom: gives one fixed hazardous-area mounting point coverage over long sightlines typical of tank farms and process units, cutting down how many explosion-proof housings a site needs to budget for.
- 2MP Sensor: keeps bandwidth and storage load manageable across a plant-wide camera count while still supporting identification-grade review.
- 230V AC Input: lines up with the electrical distribution already present in most industrial and international hazardous-area installations, which simplifies the electrical scope of work.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm the specific hazardous-area classification and T6 temperature rating against your site's area classification study before specifying — explosion-proof ratings are site-critical and must match documented zone requirements exactly.
- Verify PTZ control protocol compatibility with your VMS or NVR platform ahead of procurement, since PTZ integration on hazardous-area cameras often has narrower supported-controller lists than standard IP PTZ domes.
This is the right spec to pull for a refinery tank farm or chemical plant perimeter where a standard IP66 PTZ dome doesn't meet the site's hazardous-area classification, and where 230V AC industrial power is already run to the pole or structure.
