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

The i-PRO WV-S2236LA is a 2MP vandal-resistant indoor dome engineered for deployments where equipment durability and intelligent video analytics take priority. This wired PoE camera delivers 1920×1080 resolution at 60 fps with a motorized 3.1x optical zoom, extensive IR illumination to 70m, and on-camera AI analytics including facial recognition, people detection, and gunshot classification. It suits retail, banking, transit, and critical infrastructure environments where tampering risk and environmental stress demand robust physical construction.

Key Features

• 2MP Full HD at 60 fps — 1920×1080 resolution in 16:9 mode with H.265, H.264, and MJPEG codec support. H.265 cuts storage overhead roughly 40–60% compared to H.264 on 24/7 deployments — significant if you're recording dozens of cameras continuously.
• Motorized 3.1x Optical Zoom (2.9–9mm Varifocal) — Auto-focus lens shifts from 115° horizontal (wide) to 36° horizontal (telephoto) without physically swapping optics. Enables one camera to cover multiple zones or zoom into distant subjects for forensic detail without resolution loss.
• 70m Infrared LED Illumination — Adjustable IR output (High/Middle/Low/Off) delivers 70m night vision at 30 IRE and 50m at 50 IRE, with automatic color-to-B&W ICR (Infrared Cut-off Removal) and Scene Change Compensation. Eliminates reliance on external lighting in unlit spaces like parking structures or after-hours warehouses.
• Super Dynamic (144 dB WDR) — Combines wide dynamic range with intelligent auto-exposure and backlight/highlight compensation. Handles scenes with mixed bright and dark zones (e.g., retail windows with direct sun and shadowed aisles) without blowing out or crushing detail.
• IK10 Vandal Resistance — Polycarbonate dome rated IK10 per IEC 62262, resisting impact and deliberate tampering. Essential in high-traffic retail or facilities where casual contact or intentional interference is a real concern.
• PoE (802.3af, Class 0) — Draws under 13W via standard Power over Ethernet. Eliminates separate 12VDC supply runs and reduces installation labor; one RJ45 cable handles data and power simultaneously.

AI & Analytics On-Camera

The WV-S2236LA runs embedded AI for real-time detection and alerting without offloading to a central server or GPU:

• AI Video Motion Detection (up to 4 zones) — Triggers alarms on people/vehicle movement; reduces false positives vs. simple frame-difference algorithms.
• AI Face Detection & Identification — Marks faces in real-time and tags them for forensic search; useful for access control verification or post-incident investigation.
• AI People and Vehicle Detection with scene context — Distinguishes humans from vehicles and other objects, reducing nuisance alerts.
• AI Sound Classification — Detects gunshot, yelling, vehicle horn, and glass break audio events and sends alarms. Relevant for retail loss prevention and active-threat scenarios.
• AI Non-Mask Detection — Flags individuals without masks for compliance enforcement.
• AI Occupancy Detection and Privacy Guard — Zone-based occupancy counting and automated privacy masking.

Integration & Compatibility

The WV-S2236LA (often searched as WV S2236LA) integrates with standard VMS platforms and third-party systems via ONVIF Profile G/M/S/T, supporting IPv4/IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, RTSP, and MQTT. Gigabit Ethernet (100Base-TX) RJ45 provides network connectivity for up to 14 simultaneous users. Audio input/output (Mic/line, G.726, G.711, AAC-LC) enables two-way talk-down or event-triggered audio alerts. Three alarm input/output terminals integrate door sensors, relay switches, or strobe lights. Email and HTTP-based notifications route alerts to mobile devices or security consoles.

Storage is onboard microSD up to 512 GB for continuous edge recording. Sensor is a 1/2.8-type CMOS (5.57 mm × 3.13 mm scan area) with 0.007 lx minimum illumination in color mode (F1.3, 1/30s) and 0 lx in B&W with IR LEDs active. Shutter range 1/60 to 1/10000 at 60 fps; adjustable digital noise reduction (DNR) 0–255 cleans up low-light video without sacrificing detail.

Security certifications include FIPS 140-2 Level 3, GlobalSign device certificate, HTTPS encryption, IEEE 802.1X authentication, and brute-force protection. DORI performance in wide mode: 24.9m detection, 10m observation, 5m recognition, 2.5m identification — guides placement for forensic-quality facial captures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum infrared range on the WV-S2236LA?

A: The camera delivers 70m night vision at 30 IRE (industry reference level for acceptable IR visibility) and 50m at 50 IRE (higher brightness threshold). Exact range depends on reflectivity of the scene; dark or absorptive surfaces require higher IRE settings and reduce effective distance.

Q: Does the WV-S2236LA support ONVIF?

A: Yes. The camera is ONVIF Profile G/M/S/T compliant, enabling integration with any ONVIF-capable VMS platform (Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Hanwha WaveEye, etc.) without vendor-specific software.

Q: Can I record directly to an SD card on the camera?

A: Yes. The WV-S2236LA supports microSD card insertion up to 512 GB for continuous on-camera edge recording, useful as a backup if the network recorder is unavailable or for 24/7 buffer storage.

Q: How much power does the WV-S2236LA draw?

A: The camera is IEEE 802.3af compliant (Class 0), drawing under 13W total. This means a standard PoE switch port will power it without supplemental injectors. Check your switch's per-port power budget; most managed 802.3af switches supply 15.4W per port, leaving headroom.

Q: Is the WV-S2236LA suitable for outdoor use?

A: No. This is an indoor-rated camera. If you need outdoor deployment, consider an i-PRO variant rated IP66 or IP67 with heater/blower for temperature and humidity extremes.

Q: What codec compression does the WV-S2236LA support?

A: The camera supports H.265, H.264, and MJPEG. H.265 (HEVC) is the most bandwidth-efficient, reducing storage and network traffic by 40–60% vs. H.264 on the same retention window — valuable on bandwidth-constrained networks or when archiving months of 24/7 footage.

Marty Allison

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

I've deployed the WV-S2236LA in retail and banking environments where vandalism risk is non-trivial, and the IK10 dome holds up well to shopping carts, ladder strikes, and deliberate impacts. The 70m IR range is realistic — expect clean monochrome footage at 50m in most indoor warehouses or parking structures, though dark walls and black surfaces eat into that. The motorized zoom (2.9–9mm) is the quiet win here: instead of pre-positioning a fixed wide-angle camera and then wishing you'd zoomed in for facial detail, you can frame on-the-fly or pre-program multiple zoom positions for different alerts.

Technical Highlights:

• H.265 Codec with Smart Coding: Reduces bitrate vs. H.264 by 40–60% depending on scene complexity. On a 30-camera deployment recording 24/7 at 2MP/60fps, that's the difference between one 12TB NVR and two — meaningful capex and power draw.
• 144 dB WDR (Super Dynamic): The camera handles mixed lighting without blooming or crushing. I've tested it in retail where direct window light floods one wall and the opposite corner sits in shadow; both zones retain detail without post-processing.
• On-Board AI (Gunshot, Face, People): Embedded analytics mean detection happens at the edge. False-alarm load on your VMS drops significantly, and you're not burning bandwidth or storage on empty hallways — only flagged events flush to the recorder.
• PoE (802.3af, <13W): Single RJ45 cable simplifies install. No separate 12VDC power run, no splitter, no power supply to fail. Standard managed switch will handle dozens of these without supplemental PoE injectors.

Deployment Considerations:

• Indoor Only: The WV-S2236LA is not sealed against rain or direct UV. If your retail location has skylights or exterior glass walls with direct sun, position the camera away from sustained heat load. For outdoor or semi-outdoor (covered but exposed to moisture), step up to an IP66 or IP67 i-PRO variant.
• IR Effective Range Varies: 70m spec assumes moderately reflective indoor surfaces. Concrete or black drywall reduces effective range to 40–50m. Test on-site if you're positioning the camera more than 30m from your targets.
• Zoom Hunting: Motorized zoom cameras can overshoot focus in very bright or very dark scenes. Keep DNR (digital noise reduction) between 50–120 for low-light detail; higher values smooth noise but blur edge detail forensic examiners may need.

Position the WV-S2236LA in retail loss-prevention zones (high-value merchandise, checkout lines, blind corners) or banking environments where vandal-proof construction and AI-driven alerts on loitering or crowd assembly provide ROI. The combination of 60 fps, motorized zoom, and on-board gunshot/sound detection makes it a solid fit for retail security operations where you need forensic video and real-time threat classification without a dedicated analytics server.