Bosch FLEXIDOME IP STARLIGHT 7000 VR 1080P 3-9MM IVA SMB - NIN-73023-A3AS

Bosch NIN-73023-A3AS FLEXIDOME IP STARLIGHT 7000 VR 1080p Varifocal Dome Camera

Overview

The Bosch NIN-73023-A3AS is a 1080p varifocal dome camera from the FLEXIDOME IP STARLIGHT 7000 series, engineered for installations that require flexible field-of-view adjustment, smooth full-HD video at 60 frames per second, and deployment flexibility across both indoor and outdoor environments. The 3-9mm varifocal lens and the VR (varifocal remote) designation in the product name indicate optical zoom adjustment without physical access to the lens housing — a meaningful time-saver on ceiling or high-mount installations where repositioning a ladder to fine-tune angle is impractical. Explore the broader Bosch surveillance line for compatible recorders and accessories.

Key Features

• 1080p Resolution at 60 fps: Full HD capture at 60 frames per second reduces motion blur on fast-moving subjects — relevant in retail checkout lanes, entrance corridors, and any scene where people move quickly past the camera. At 30 fps you can miss a clean frame at the decisive moment; 60 fps keeps subject detail intact for review and export.
• 3-9mm Varifocal Lens: The 3x optical zoom range gives the installer real coverage flexibility — 3mm delivers a wide corridor or lobby view, while 9mm tightens to a narrower field for longer-distance subject identification. Commission the camera at the correct angle before locking it down, without opening the housing. This is the right lens range for small-to-medium rooms, hallways, and reception areas up to roughly 10-15 meters of coverage depth. For longer standoff distances, consider a longer focal-length variant in the Bosch FLEXIDOME 7000 family.
• SELV-LPS / SELV-Class 2 Power: Both SELV-LPS and SELV-Class 2 power sources are supported, giving you wiring flexibility — the camera can be powered from a low-voltage safety power supply or a Class 2 limited-energy circuit. Verify your PoE switch or power injector output rating before installation; not all PoE injectors are Class 2 certified, which matters in jurisdictions where the NEC Class 2 distinction affects conduit and wiring rules.
• Indoor and Outdoor Rated: The camera is confirmed for both indoor and outdoor installation, making it a single SKU for mixed deployments where you're running the same model throughout a facility. Confirm enclosure and IP/IK rating details with the Bosch datasheet for your specific mounting environment before committing to exposed outdoor locations subject to direct water ingress or impact risk.

Integration and Compatibility

The NIN-73023-A3AS carries the Bosch FLEXIDOME IP STARLIGHT 7000 series designation, which is broadly associated with Bosch Video Management System (BVMS) and Configuration Manager support, as well as ONVIF compatibility for third-party NVR and VMS integration. For verified codec support, ONVIF profile levels, and analytics capabilities (the IVA designation in the product name indicates Intelligent Video Analytics), reference the Bosch official datasheet for this MPN before configuring your recording platform. Pair with a compatible PoE switch sized to the camera's actual wattage draw. For installation planning across multi-camera sites, review our camera selection guide for coverage and lens recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the NIN-73023-A3AS suitable for outdoor installation?

A: Yes — the NIN-73023-A3AS is rated for both indoor and outdoor installation. Verify the specific IP and IK enclosure ratings in the Bosch product datasheet for your mounting scenario before deploying in exposed outdoor locations.

Q: What does the VR designation mean on the NIN-73023-A3AS?

A: VR stands for varifocal remote, indicating the 3-9mm lens can be adjusted remotely — without physical access to the camera housing. This simplifies commissioning on ceiling mounts and hard-to-reach installations.

Q: What frame rate does the NIN-73023-A3AS support?

A: The NIN-73023-A3AS captures video at up to 60 frames per second at 1080p resolution, reducing motion blur on fast-moving subjects compared to standard 30 fps cameras.

Q: What power source does the NIN-73023-A3AS require?

A: The camera supports SELV-LPS (Safety Extra-Low Voltage, Limited Power Source) and SELV-Class 2 power supplies. Confirm your PoE switch or injector output classification before installation, particularly where NEC Class 2 wiring rules apply.

Q: Is the NIN-73023-A3AS compatible with third-party VMS platforms?

A: The FLEXIDOME 7000 series is associated with ONVIF support for third-party VMS integration, but confirm specific ONVIF profile levels and compatibility with your recording platform using the official Bosch datasheet for this MPN.

James Everett

The spec that stands out on the NIN-73023-A3AS is the 60 fps capture rate at 1080p — in most commercial security deployments you see 15 or 30 fps as the standard, and the jump to 60 fps is a meaningful difference when you're trying to pull a usable still from video of someone moving at a brisk walk through a doorway or turnstile.

Technical Highlights:

• 60 fps at 1080p: Doubles the temporal resolution versus a standard 30 fps camera — each frame represents 16.7ms of elapsed time rather than 33ms, which translates directly to sharper evidence-grade stills from fast-motion scenes.
• 3-9mm Varifocal (VR): Remote adjustment across a 3x range means you commission the field of view from the VMS or configuration tool rather than a ladder — correct the angle after the lift is gone, which matters on any ceiling mount above roughly 10 feet.
• SELV-Class 2 Power Compatibility: Explicit Class 2 rating supports installations where NEC Article 725 Class 2 wiring methods are required — relevant in jurisdictions with strict low-voltage wiring classification enforcement, and worth flagging to your low-voltage contractor before rough-in.

Deployment Considerations:

• The IVA designation in the product name indicates Intelligent Video Analytics capability — verify which specific analytics rules (motion, loitering, line crossing, tampering) are licensed or enabled for this SKU in Bosch Configuration Manager before designing your alarm rule architecture around them.
• SELV-LPS and Class 2 power compatibility is confirmed, but the specific wattage draw is not in the available evidence — size your PoE switch port budget conservatively (budget 15W per port minimum) until you pull the datasheet value for this MPN.

The NIN-73023-A3AS is a strong fit for managed-access corridors, retail checkout environments, and lobby entrances where 60 fps temporal resolution and remote lens adjustment at install time reduce both rework labor and post-incident evidence gaps.