i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LK 5MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LK 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

The i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LK is a professional-grade 5MP outdoor bullet IP camera engineered for demanding surveillance deployments in harsh coastal and industrial environments. Built on the Ambarella CV22 processor, this camera delivers full native resolution capture at 30fps with motorized zoom optics, exceptional low-light performance via 70-meter IR illumination, and comprehensive AI-driven video analytics. Heavy salt damage resistance (ISO 14993 compliant) combined with IP66 and IK10 ratings makes it ideal for corrosive coastal installations, oil & gas facilities, and critical infrastructure where standard outdoor cameras fail.

Key Features

• 5MP Native Resolution with 3.1x Motorized Zoom — Captures 2560×1920 images at 30fps in H.265, H.264, or MJPEG compression. Motorized focus and 3.1x optical zoom (2.9–9mm focal length) enable flexible framing and distant subject detail recovery without resolution loss. Extra digital zoom extends to 9.3x at reduced resolution for tactical flexibility.
• Advanced Low-Light Imaging with 70-Meter IR Range — Achieves 0.05 lx color sensitivity and 0 lx black-and-white operation with IR LED active. Switchable IR output (High/Middle/Low/Off) delivers maximum irradiation to 70 meters (230 ft) at 30IRE and 50 meters (164 ft) at 50IRE, ensuring detection and observation in complete darkness.
• Extreme Dynamic Range Processing — Maximum 132 dB dynamic range (Super Dynamic mode, Level 30+, 15fps) with Adaptive Black Stretch, Back Light Compensation, and High Light Compensation handles extreme backlight and harsh sunlight without image degradation.
• Comprehensive AI Analytics Suite — AI Video Motion Detection, AI Face Detection, AI People Detection, AI Vehicle Detection, AI Non-Mask Detection, AI Occupancy Detection, and AI Scene Change Detection with sound classification (gunshot, yell, vehicle horn, glass break).
• Rugged Construction & Weatherproofing — IP66 and NEMA 4X rated with IK10 vandal resistance. Anti-condensation system (Temish element + heater + moisture absorption gel) and wind resistance to 40 m/s. Aluminum die-cast body with stainless steel corrosion-resistant fasteners.
• PoE Power & Local Storage — IEEE 802.3af PoE Class 0 (11.5W). MicroSD card support up to 512GB for local recording and edge storage.

Technical Specifications

• Sensor: 1/2.8" CMOS; 5.12mm (H) × 3.84mm (V) scanning area
• Frame Rate: 30fps at 16:9; 25fps PAL or 60fps max at reduced resolution
• DORI Performance: Detect 46.3m (wide), Observe 18.5m (wide), Recognize 9.3m (wide), Identify 4.6m (wide)
• Video Compression: H.265/H.264 VBR/CBR with Smart Coding GOP control; MJPEG (10-step quality)
• Audio Support: Plug-in power microphone input; line input/output; G.726, G.711, AAC-LC compression; full/half-duplex interactive modes
• Network: 10/100 Ethernet; TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, RTSP, RTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, FTP/SFTP, MQTT; IPv4 & IPv6 support
• Security: FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Secure Element (NXP EdgeLock SE050F), GlobalSign device certificate pre-installed, user/host authentication, TLS/SSL, 802.1X, data encryption
• Connectivity: Up to 14 simultaneous users; ONVIF Profile G/M/S/T compatible
• Mounting: Ceiling (±180° PAN, 0–100° TILT) or wall (±100° TILT); YAW ±190°/+100°
• Operating Temperature: –40°C to +60°C (–40°F to +140°F); power-on range –30°C to +60°C
• Dimensions: ø133mm × 133mm × 383mm; 2.4kg (5.3 lbs)
• Certifications: UL, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, IP66, NEMA 4X, IK10 (IEC 62262)

Deployment Applications

Ideal for coastal facilities, oil & gas platforms, port operations, bridges and tunnels, utility substations, and critical infrastructure requiring extreme environmental resilience. Advanced AI analytics support intelligent threat detection, occupancy monitoring, and perimeter security in unattended or high-risk environments.

James Everett

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

The WV-S15500-V3LK represents a mature solution for specialist deployments where standard IP cameras simply fail. The ISO 14993 heavy salt damage specification is rare and critical for marine and corrosive installations; most competitors offer only basic IP66 without this certification. The 132 dB dynamic range and motorized zoom combination delivers superior detail recovery in mixed lighting without frame rate compromise.

The AI analytics suite (particularly AI Vehicle Detection and AI Face Detection) operates at the edge, reducing cloud bandwidth and latency—valuable for remote or bandwidth-constrained sites. PoE Class 0 operation (11.5W) ensures compatibility with standard 30W PoE injectors, simplifying infrastructure. H.265 compression combined with Smart Coding GOP control significantly reduces storage and transmission overhead versus comparable H.264-only cameras.

The Ambarella CV22 SoC is proven for industrial deployments and supports firmware security updates through signed boot sequences, critical for compliance-sensitive industries. FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification with pre-installed GlobalSign certificates removes authentication friction in enterprise environments. Primary trade-off: the 5MP resolution is entry-level for modern surveillance; organizations requiring higher pixel density should evaluate 8MP or 12MP successors.

Audio support adds forensic value but consume bandwidth in multicast scenarios—test codec selection in your deployment before production rollout.

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