i-PRO WV-S1536LA 2MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

The i-PRO WV-S1536LA is a professional outdoor bullet camera purpose-built for surveillance systems where adaptable coverage matters — parking lots, perimeter walls, building facades, large parking structures, and industrial yards. Built on a 1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor with motorized varifocal optics (2.9–9 mm, 3.1× optical zoom), the WV-S1536LA adjusts focal length remotely without swapping lenses. This means you can frame wide for overview monitoring, then zoom in on vehicles or individuals for identification without dispatching a technician. The camera records 1920×1080 (2MP) at 60 fps, delivering smooth motion and crisp image detail for forensic review.

Encased in a rugged aluminum die-cast bullet housing with IP66 and IK10 ratings, the WV-S1536LA tolerates direct rain, dust, and physical impact — important specs if the camera will be mounted where it's exposed or at risk of vandalism. It operates reliably from –40°C to +60°C with active heating and anti-condensation coating, so arctic facilities and desert deployments are both in scope. A high-powered infrared LED system delivers 70 m (230 ft) of illumination at 30IRE, with adjustable intensity (High/Middle/Low/Off) to avoid over-saturation in tight urban spaces and maintain performance in open areas.

Key Features

• Motorized Varifocal Lens, 3.1× Zoom: The 2.9–9 mm focal length with continuous auto-focus lets you reposition coverage without hardware changes. Wide mode yields a 117° horizontal field of view for expansive overviews; tele position narrows to 37° for facial and license-plate identification. DORI ranges span 23.5 m detect (wide) to 114.8 m detect (tele) — useful for assessing whether a subject or object is in your coverage zone before investigating.
• H.265 Codec with Smart Coding: Native support for H.265, H.264, and MJPEG. H.265 reduces bitrate by up to 60% versus H.264 without image degradation — a meaningful saving on 24/7 multi-camera systems where storage and bandwidth are metered. Smart Coding further optimizes on-the-fly, lowering overhead during low-motion periods (nighttime parking lots, static scenes) and reserving bandwidth for events.
• 70 m Infrared LED with ICR Day/Night: High-powered 850 nm IR LEDs deliver 70 m range at 30IRE, covering most outdoor perimeters in darkness. Intelligent Color Recognition (ICR) maintains accurate color during the day and switches to crisp black-and-white at night, avoiding the washout that occurs when IR and color processing fight each other.
• Extreme Low-Light Sensitivity: Minimum illumination reaches 0.005 lx in B&W (50IRE) with IR enabled — essentially working in near-total darkness. Super Dynamic Range up to 144 dB with 32 adjustment levels lets the camera hold detail in mixed light, such as a dark parking lot with isolated street lights or a loading dock with bright overhead lamps and shadowed corners.
• Comprehensive AI Analytics: On-camera AI supports motion detection, face detection, people detection, vehicle detection, non-mask detection, occupancy counting, and sound classification (gunshot, yell, horn, glass break). Running analytics on the camera itself offloads processing from your NVR and allows immediate rule triggering — for example, alerting security the moment a vehicle crosses a zone, rather than waiting for server-side analysis.
• PoE Power and ONVIF Compliance: Draws only 9.1 W via standard 802.3af PoE, so it won't strain most PoE switch power budgets. ONVIF Profile G/M/S/T compliance ensures interoperability with leading NVR platforms and edge analytics integrations. Supports up to 14 simultaneous users, preventing bandwidth bottlenecks when multiple operators or security teams monitor the feed.
• Privacy Masking and Security: Eight configurable privacy zones let you obscure areas off-limits to surveillance without dropping the whole feed. FIPS 140-2 Level 3 hardware security module (NXP EdgeLock SE050F) protects credentials; HTTPS encryption, user/digest authentication, and brute-force protection guard against unauthorized access.
• microSD Storage and Audio: Up to 512 GB microSD card support for local backup — useful if your network falters or you need timestamped evidence isolated from the main recorder. Stereo microphone and line input enable two-way communication and ambient sound capture for event context (alarms, voices, vehicle sirens).
• Flexible Mounting: Ceiling and wall bracket options with wide pan/tilt adjustment (±180° pan on ceiling, ±100° on wall; 0–100° tilt; –190° to +100° yaw) accommodate most building geometries and angle requirements.

Integration & Compatibility

The WV-S1536LA integrates with i-PRO surveillance cameras and third-party systems via network video recorders supporting ONVIF Profile S, M, G, or T. TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, and MQTT protocols ensure compatibility with Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Hanwha SmartLog, and other major VMS platforms. IPv4 and IPv6 support accommodate modern and legacy network stacks.

If your deployment centers on PoE power planning, note that the WV-S1536LA's 9.1 W draw is lightweight — a single 95 W PoE injector or switch port can power 10+ units, freating power distribution a non-issue for mid-sized installations. SNMP and HTTP/HTTPS APIs allow integration with broader network management and automation tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the infrared range of the WV-S1536LA?

A: The WV-S1536LA delivers 70 m (230 ft) of infrared illumination at 30IRE. Intensity is user-adjustable (High/Middle/Low/Off), so you can dial it down in tight urban areas to avoid over-exposure or ramp it up for open perimeters.

Q: Can I adjust the lens remotely without visiting the camera?

A: Yes. The motorized varifocal lens (2.9–9 mm) with continuous auto-focus lets you pan between wide (117° FOV) and telephoto (37° FOV) positions remotely via your VMS or camera management tool. This saves a physical site visit if initial framing needs adjustment.

Q: Does the WV-S1536LA support H.265 compression?

A: Yes. H.265 (HEVC) is supported alongside H.264 and MJPEG. H.265 reduces storage consumption by up to 60% compared to H.264, a significant advantage for 24/7 multi-camera recording. Smart Coding further optimizes bitrate in low-motion periods.

Q: Is the WV-S1536LA suitable for cold climates?

A: Yes. Operating temperature range is –40°C to +60°C with integrated heater and anti-condensation coating (Temish), preventing lens fogging and mechanical freezing in extreme cold.

Q: What is the PoE power requirement?

A: 9.1 W maximum via IEEE 802.3af PoE — standard, low-cost, and compatible with nearly all enterprise PoE switches and injectors. No separate 12 VDC power supply needed.

Q: Does the WV-S1536LA include on-camera analytics?

A: Yes. AI-powered analytics run on the camera itself, including people detection, vehicle detection, face detection, motion detection, occupancy counting, non-mask detection, and sound classification (gunshot, yell, horn, glass break). This offloads processing from your NVR and enables faster alerting.

James Everett

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The WV-S1536LA is a solid tactical choice for outdoor installations where lens flexibility and infrared reach matter more than pure megapixel count. At 2MP, it trades resolution for adaptability — the motorized 2.9–9 mm zoom lets you reframe coverage without field visits, and the 70 m IR range handles expansive, unlit areas. I routinely recommend it for warehouse perimeters, parking structure exits, and vehicle marshaling yards where you need to thread the needle between overview and identification without jumping to a PTZ.

Technical Highlights:

• H.265 + Smart Coding: 60% bitrate reduction versus H.264 in typical scenes. On a 24/7 five-camera parking lot recorder, you're looking at roughly half the storage footprint — that translates to either doubling your retention window or cutting NVR capacity in half. Meaningful math on larger installations.
• Motorized Varifocal 3.1× Zoom: The DORI deltas (23.5 m detect wide, 114.8 m detect tele) map neatly to typical facility layouts. Parking lot? Wide mode. License plate reads 60+ meters downrange? Tele mode. No need for a separate 4MP or 5MP camera to get that magnification.
• Super Dynamic Range 144 dB: This is where the WV-S1536LA earns its stripe in mixed-light scenarios. A loading dock at dusk, lit by overhead floods and ambient twilight, with trucks moving in and out — the 144 dB SDR with 32-level adjustment holds shadow detail and avoids blown-out highlights simultaneously. Standard WDR (typically 100–110 dB) would cede one or the other.
• 9.1 W PoE: Feather-light power draw. If you're provisioning a 48-port PoE switch (typical 370 W budget), you can deploy 40+ WV-S1536LA units without stressing the power allocation. No auxiliary 12 VDC taps, no parallel power infrastructure.

Deployment Considerations:

• 2MP is the ceiling for this class: If forensic detail (facial features, digit-level plate reads) is non-negotiable at 50+ meters, the 2MP sensor won't deliver. Step up to a 4MP or 5MP model in the same family or consider a separate higher-res camera for critical zones.
• Motorized zoom = moving parts = maintenance: The varifocal actuator is reliable, but it's another component to service. In regions with extreme vibration (near railway lines, airports) or high-impact vandalism risk, confirm the mechanical durability specs with your integrator before final site placement.
• IR bleed in tight urban spaces: 70 m of 850 nm IR can spill into adjacent buildings or over-saturate foreground subjects if you're mounting in a dense urban corridor. Dial down the IR intensity (Middle or Low mode) and test before final commission.

The WV-S1536LA is best deployed as the workhorse in a tiered perimeter strategy: mount one at each major access point (wide mode for overview, AI triggers on people/vehicles), add a higher-resolution fixed camera at each critical zone (entrance, loading dock), and reserve PTZ cameras for active monitoring. This layering lets the WV-S1536LA earn its keep on storage and power, while specialist cameras handle forensic detail where it matters.

Key Specifications:
Field of View: 37–117° horizontal (16:9), 27–82° (4:3)
Color: White