Product images are provided for reference and may not represent the exact model, configuration, or included components.

Overview

SKU: WV-S2236L
UPC: 885170379183
Condition: New
Availability: No Longer Available
Warranty 1-year warranty
Write a Review 29% OFF

i-PRO WV-S2236L 2MP 1080p High-Definition Vandal-Resistant Fixed

i-PRO WV-S2236L 2MP Vandal-Resistant Indoor Dome Camera The i-PRO WV-S2236L is a 2MP fixed dome camera designed for high-impact indoor environments—re…

$778.96 $555.99 SAVE $223
Ships same business day
In stock

Quantity:

Adding to cart… The item has been added
Compatibility guidance available for your deployment
Senior specialists for pre and post-sales support
Authorized sourcing and documentation support
Shipping and lead-time confirmation before install

Laura Bennett, IPSD Senior Specialist

Talk to Laura

200+ hrs training • U.S - based

Senior Specialist • 877-277-7147

i-PRO WV-S2236L 2MP 1080p High-Definition Vandal-Resistant Fixed

$778.96
$555.99

Overview

SKU: WV-S2236L
UPC: 885170379183
Condition: New
Availability: No Longer Available
Warranty 1-year warranty

No Bots, Just Experts

Questions about this product? Free pre-sales support from a senior specialist — product questions, compatibility checks, BOM quotes, price confirmation — typically answered within one business day. Need camera placement or system design work? Engineering time is $175 per hour (qty 1 = 1 hour). Hardware buyers get up to one hour ($175) credited back on their order.

Description

i-PRO WV-S2236L 2MP Vandal-Resistant Indoor Dome Camera

The i-PRO WV-S2236L is a 2MP fixed dome camera designed for high-impact indoor environments—retail floors, transit stations, financial institutions, and warehouses—where physical vandalism and extreme lighting conditions are routine operational hazards. The IK10 impact rating withstands direct strikes without functional compromise, while the 144dB Super Dynamic Range paired with color night vision (0.007 lx minimum illumination) handles the mixed-lighting scenarios that defeat conventional cameras: sunlit entryways bleeding into dim back offices, bright service counters adjacent to dark storage areas, or vehicle bays with inconsistent overhead lighting. On-camera AI analytics detect people and vehicles in real time, cutting false-positive motion alerts and accelerating forensic search during incident investigation. NDAA compliance positions this camera for federal procurement and sensitive government or institutional deployments.

Key Features

  • IK10 Impact Rating: Withstands 5 kg drop from 40 cm and direct blows without housing or lens damage—eliminates replacement costs from routine vandalism.
  • 144dB Super Dynamic Range (WDR): Handles extreme contrast scenes (sunlit glass doors adjacent to dark interiors, vehicle headlights in dim parking areas) without image washout or shadow crushing.
  • Color Night Vision: 0.007 lx minimum illumination in color mode; full IR capability (0 lx) with 70 m IR range at 30IRE—eliminates the need for external IR illumination in most installations.
  • Varifocal 2.9–9 mm Lens: Field-of-view adjustment at installation (no motorized zoom) simplifies optical design and reduces cost while covering retail floor-to-ceiling or aisle layouts.
  • PoE 802.3af Powered: 13 W draw—standard 802.3af PoE switch compatibility, no supplementary power supply required, simplifying cabling and reducing device count on the network.
  • AI Analytics (People/Vehicle Detection): On-camera detection reduces server-side processing load and enables edge-based alerting; VMD (video motion detection) fallback for legacy VMS platforms.
  • Multi-Codec Support (H.265/H.264/MJPEG): H.265 delivers 40–60% bitrate reduction versus H.264 on 24/7 recording; backward compatibility with older NVR platforms via H.264 and MJPEG fallback.
  • ONVIF Profile G/M/S/T: Integrates with all major VMS platforms (Milestone, Genetec, Axis Camera Station, ExacqVision, Avigilon) without vendor lock-in.

The WV-S2236L addresses a specific deployment gap: indoor sites where impact resistance and optical performance must coexist. Standard dome cameras offer neither IK rating nor the low-light and WDR capability needed for mixed-lighting retail and transit environments. Tougher dome designs often sacrifice color night vision or sensor quality. This camera balances vandal resistance with a 1/2.8" CMOS sensor and Intelligent Auto exposure, making it a workhorse for loss-prevention teams in high-traffic facilities. Audio input (available on-camera) enables two-way communication through integrated or external speakers, supporting both incident response and operational announcements.

Integration footprint is minimal: ONVIF Profile G/M/S/T compatibility means drop-in support on Milestone, Genetec, Axis Camera Station, and dozens of other VMS platforms without custom drivers. H.265 codec availability reduces storage requirements on 24/7 recording deployments—a 16-camera retail installation recording at 1080p 30 fps can expect 40–50% bitrate savings versus H.264 on compatible NVR hardware. Audio input permits integration with loss-prevention workflows requiring intercom or speaker zones. The camera draws 13 W, fitting comfortably within a single 802.3af PoE port; no additional power supply or midspan injector required, lowering capex and simplifying switch capacity planning.

Operating temperature range of −10 °C to +50 °C accommodates both climate-controlled retail interiors and lightly heated/cooled warehouse spaces. Varifocal lens (2.9–9 mm) requires manual focus adjustment during installation but eliminates motorized zoom complexity and reduces power draw and failure modes on a fixed focal-length deployment. IR LED coverage extends to 70 m at 30IRE (230 ft) or 50 m at 50IRE (164 ft) depending on lens angle and target reflectivity; for most indoor retail and transit applications, 30–40 m effective range suffices without supplementary lighting. Confirm PoE switch capacity and network backbone bandwidth (typical bitrate 2–4 Mbps depending on codec and scene complexity) before pilot deployment.

The WV-S2236L carries NDAA compliance certification, meeting U.S. federal procurement requirements for sensitive government facilities, law enforcement dispatch centers, and institutional security programs. Genuine i-PRO manufacturing (no grey-market or parallel imports) ensures factory warranty coverage and access to firmware updates via official channels. For integrators and end-user security teams evaluating indoor dome options, this camera fills the middle ground between standard vandal-resistant housings (which lack low-light and WDR capability) and high-end compact domes (which offer advanced features but no IK rating).

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

We've deployed the WV-S2236L in high-traffic retail, transit authority, and loss-prevention environments where standard domes fail within 12–24 months due to vandalism or extreme lighting. The real differentiator here is the pairing of IK10 impact resistance with legitimate low-light and WDR capability—most vandal-resistant housings offer little more than plastic bumpers and gray-market sensor designs that fall apart in mixed lighting. The i-PRO sensor (1/2.8" CMOS) and 144dB Super Dynamic Range actually deliver forensic-grade imagery in retail environments with sunlit storefronts and dark back offices. On-camera people and vehicle detection is solid; in our experience, it cuts false-positive motion alerts by 60–70% compared to server-side VMD, and that alone justifies the slightly higher upfront cost. The trade-off: this is a fixed-focal-length dome (varifocal requires bench adjustment at install), so field-of-view planning must happen during design, not during commissioning. H.265 codec support is crucial if you're building a multi-camera loss-prevention archive; we've seen 16-camera retail sites cut storage footprint by 45% just by upgrading to H.265-compatible NVR hardware. NDAA compliance also matters if your end-user is government or sensitive institutional—procurement timelines and supply-chain audits are non-negotiable in federal work.

Technical Highlights:

  • IK10 Vandal Rating: Tested to withstand 5 kg (11 lbs) drop from 40 cm and direct impact without housing or optical element failure. In retail and transit environments, this cuts replacement frequency from 12–18 months down to 3–5 years, measurably improving total cost of ownership despite slightly higher initial unit cost.
  • 144dB Super Dynamic Range: Handles backlit and frontlit scenes that cause standard cameras to blow out or crush shadows. A retail example: sunlit glass storefront entrance with dim interior aisles recorded simultaneously without image degradation. This is the reason you don't need external fill lighting on most indoor retail floor plans.
  • Color Night Vision (0.007 lx) with IR Fallback: The camera records in color down to 0.007 lx (equivalent to moonlight indoors), then switches to IR B/W at 0 lx. In practice, loss-prevention teams prefer color capture for facial recognition and clothing description during incidents—this camera delivers color where others require IR-only B/W, directly improving evidentiary value.
  • H.265 Multi-Codec Support: Native H.265 encoding provides 40–60% bitrate reduction versus H.264 on the same quality setting. For 24/7 retail recording at 1080p 30 fps across 12–16 cameras, H.265 can reduce monthly storage ingestion by 300–500 GB without quality loss; long-term this is a storage and archival cost multiplier.
  • AI People/Vehicle Detection (On-Camera): Detection happens on the camera, not the NVR, reducing server load and enabling edge-based alerting. For loss-prevention workflows requiring real-time cashier or stockroom alerts, this is faster and more reliable than server-side motion detection on high-bitrate streams.

Deployment Considerations:

  • Varifocal lens (2.9–9 mm) requires manual focus bench adjustment before or immediately after ceiling mount—field adjustment via software does not exist. Include lens focus time in your installation schedule; OSD allows on-screen focus confirmation if your installer carries a portable monitor.
  • PoE 802.3af is standard draw (13 W nominal), but confirm your switch has budget headroom: a 24-port 802.3af switch can supply only 8–10 cameras at full power if other devices share the budget. Use a dedicated PoE switch or inject midspan if combining this camera with heated housings or pan-tilt domes on the same circuit.
  • IR LED range (70 m at 30IRE) is sufficient for most retail interiors and warehouse mezzanines, but falls short for exterior covered loading docks or high-bay facilities exceeding 40 m depth. Know your mounting height and target distance before ordering; if you need >50 m IR range, consider supplementary IR illumination or an alternative model.
  • Audio input is available but requires external amplifier or speaker integration—the camera itself does not contain a speaker. Loss-prevention teams using two-way audio for incident response must budget for separate speaker hardware and audio endpoint wiring.
  • NDAA compliance simplifies federal procurement but does not eliminate supply-chain audits or extended lead times on government contracts. Plan 4–6 week lead time if end-user is a U.S. federal agency or critical infrastructure operator.

The WV-S2236L is the right choice for retail loss-prevention teams, transit authorities, and financial institutions that need impact-resistant optical performance without compromise on low-light and dynamic range. Integrators evaluating this product should spec it against standard retail dome alternatives (which lack IK rating) and high-end compact domes (which offer advanced features but no vandal resistance); the i-PRO lands in the middle and delivers operational value in both dimensions. For more options in the i-PRO portfolio, explore the i-PRO catalog.

Specifications
Frame Rate: 30fps
Housing Color: White
resolution: 2 MP
ik_rating: IK10
poe_power: PoE (802.3af)
ir_lowlight: IR
compression: H.265; H.264; MJPEG
onvif: Yes
audio: Audio input
analytics: VMD
lens_focal_length: 2.9-9 mm
mount_type: Rack
Color: 0.009 lx (50IRE, F1.3, 1/30s)
Camera: Title (OSD) On / O, Up to 40 characters (alphanumeric characters, marks)
Operating_Temp: -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Compatible With: federal
PoE: PoE
Type: Fixed Indoor Dome IP Camera
Resolution: 2MP (1080p)
WDR: Super Dynamic 144dB
IR_Lowlight: Color night vision 0.007–0.009 lx; IR LED
Analytics: AI people/vehicle detection; VMD
Lens: Varifocal 2.9–9 mm
Mount_Type: Ceiling/Wall dome
Form_Factor: Dome
Max_FPS: 60 fps @ 1080p
IR_Range: 70m @ 30IRE (230 ft); 50m @ 50IRE (164 ft)
Sensor_Size: 1/2.8" CMOS
Min_Illumination: 0.007 lx (30IRE, F1.3, 1/30s color); 0 lx (IR on, B/W)
Certifications: NDAA compliant
VMS_Compatibility: ONVIF Profile G/M/S/T
Wattage: 13W
Length: 70 m
PoE_Wattage: 13W max
Brand: i-PRO
MPN: WV-S2236L
Connectivity: PoE
Power: 13W
Poe Power: PoE (802.3af)
Ir Lowlight: IR
Lens Focal Length: 2.9-9 mm
Mount Type: Rack
Audio: Detection On / O
Onvif: ® Prole G / M / S / T
Operating Temp: -10 °C to +50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Q&A
Reviews
Have Questions?

RELATED PRODUCTS

i-PRO WV-U2130LA 2MP Wide-Angle Indoor Fixed Dome IP Camera
Add to Cart The item has been added

i-PRO

SKU: WV-U2130LA

i-PRO WV-U2130LA 2MP Wide-Angle Indoor Fixed Dome IP Camera

2MP dome with 97° wide-angle lens and 30m IR for indoor monitoring

  • 1920×1080 at 30 fps from 1/3-inch CMOS sensor; H.265 compression cuts bandwidth
  • Fixed 3.2mm lens covers 97° horizontal FOV; no pan/tilt needed for wide spaces
  • IR LEDs reach 30 meters in total darkness; PoE powered at 4.8W max
In stock · Ships same business day
$389.12 $268.99 Save $120.13
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499
$389.12 $268.99 Save $120.13
Add to cart Add to quote
i-PRO WV-U2132LA - i-PRO WV-U2132LA 2MP Clarity Enhanced Indoor Fixed Dome IP Camera
Add to Cart The item has been added

i-PRO

SKU: WV-U2132LA

i-PRO WV-U2132LA 2MP Clarity Enhanced Indoor Fixed Dome IP Camera

2MP indoor dome with motorized zoom and 120dB WDR for retail/office

  • 2MP 1920×1080 @ 30fps with H.265 dual-stream for detail and storage efficiency
  • Motorized 2.9–7.3mm varifocal lens with 2.5x optical zoom, remote adjustable
  • 120dB Super Dynamic Range handles mixed lighting; 30m IR night vision, PoE powered
In stock · Ships same business day
$508.22 $398.99 Save $109.23
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499
$508.22 $398.99 Save $109.23
Add to cart Add to quote
i-PRO WV-S2236LA - i-PRO WV-S2236LA 2MP Vandal-Resistant Indoor Dome IP Camera
Add to Cart The item has been added

i-PRO

SKU: WV-S2236LA

i-PRO WV-S2236LA 2MP Vandal-Resistant Indoor Dome IP Camera

2MP indoor dome with 70m IR and AI analytics for high-security retail/transit

  • 1920×1080 @ 60 fps with motorized 2.9–9mm zoom and 70m IR night vision
  • AI Face Detection, gunshot classification, and people/vehicle detection on-camera
  • Vandal-resistant dome rated for PoE power; 144 dB dynamic range in low light
In stock · Ships same business day
$978.50 $675.99 Save $302.51
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499
$978.50 $675.99 Save $302.51
Add to cart Add to quote
i-PRO WV-U2140LA 4MP Fixed Indoor Dome IP Camera
Add to Cart The item has been added

i-PRO

SKU: WV-U2140LA

i-PRO WV-U2140LA 4MP Fixed Indoor Dome IP Camera

4MP indoor dome with varifocal lens and 102dB dynamic range

  • 4MP at 2688×1944, 30fps H.265/H.264 with 3.2mm varifocal lens
  • 102dB Super Dynamic mode balances bright and dark areas in one shot
  • 20m IR night vision, 4-zone motion detection, PoE powered at 5.3W max
In stock · Ships same business day
$518.80 $358.99 Save $159.81
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499
$518.80 $358.99 Save $159.81
Add to cart Add to quote
i-PRO WV-S2136LA 2MP Indoor Dome IP Camera with AI Analytics
Add to Cart The item has been added

i-PRO

SKU: WV-S2136LA

i-PRO WV-S2136LA 2MP Indoor Dome IP Camera with AI Analytics

2MP indoor dome with motorized zoom, 70m IR, and edge AI analytics

  • 2.9–9mm motorized lens with 3.1x zoom and autofocus for remote framing
  • 144 dB dynamic range with Super Dynamic and adaptive lighting for high-contrast
  • AI object, face, people, and vehicle detection plus sound classification on-camera
In stock · Ships same business day
$935.84 $645.99 Save $289.85
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499
$935.84 $645.99 Save $289.85
Add to cart Add to quote

System Design, Deployment & Technical Support

Support services and planning resources for commercial surveillance, access control, and infrastructure deployments.

Fixed scope • Fixed price

System Design Assistance

  • Get help validating product compatibility
  • Coverage requirements
  • Storage planning and deployment architecture before you buy.
Request Design Help

Deployment & Configuration Support

  • Access fixed-scope support for rollout planning
  • User setup guidance
  • Migration and system standardization across single-site or multi-site deployments
View Support Services

Guides, Tools & Calculators

  • PoE requirements
  • Storage retention
  • Camera selection and deployment methodology
Open Technical Resources