IP Cameras

Q: What's the difference between an IP camera and an analog camera?

IP cameras connect over Ethernet, deliver native-digital HD/4K resolution, run on-camera analytics, and integrate with software-based VMS platforms. Analog cameras use coax and require encoder/DVR hardware to reach network resolution beyond 1080p. For new deployments, IP is the standard — analog exists only for retrofit use cases where coax already runs.

Q: Which IP camera brands are NDAA compliant?

Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted under Section 889 for federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement but remain available for commercial deployments.

Q: How do I choose the right resolution for an IP camera?

Start with the farthest point of the scene you need to identify. Calculate required PPF (pixels-per-foot) on that target: 125 PPF for recognition, 250 PPF for identification. Work backward from PPF and sensor size to resolution and lens focal length. A 2MP camera with the right lens often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong one — see our DORI guide.

Q: What PoE standard do modern IP cameras require?

Fixed indoor cameras run on standard 802.3af PoE (15.4W). Outdoor cameras with heaters and IR need PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5W). PTZ, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras need PoE++ (802.3bt, 60-90W). Plan switch power budget for simultaneous-peak load, not nameplate ratings — see why PoE switches fail at scale.

Q: Can I mix IP camera brands in one VMS?

Yes — any ONVIF Profile S + G certified cameras work with any certified VMS. Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon ACC, and Exacq routinely mix Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, and Hikvision cameras on one server. Note: vendor-specific analytics metadata (Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha AI, etc.) may require that vendor's VMS or a VMS with explicit integration.

Q: How many cameras can a typical NVR support?

Channel count is only one dimension — total bitrate is the real constraint. A 32-channel NVR rated for 320 Mbps can't run 32 4K cameras at 8 Mbps each (that's 256 Mbps, leaving almost no headroom). For high-resolution deployments, size by aggregate bitrate first, channel count second. See retention math for sizing methodology and our NVR catalog.

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Hanwha

SKU: TNM-C4942TDR

Hanwha TNM-C4942TDR 4K Bi-Spectrum AI Radiometric Camera

4K visible + thermal PTZ with radiometric temp monitoring and AI detection
- 8MP 4K visible + 640×480 thermal imaging in single PTZ form factor
- Radiometric monitoring from −20°C to 130°C across 10 customizable zones
- Person, vehicle, face, license plate detection on visible; thermal object class
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SKU: TNM-P9022EPT3-Z

Hanwha TNM-P9022EPT3-Z 8MP Explosion Proof PTZ Camera

360° panoramic PTZ for ATEX Class I/II hazardous zones
- 8MP quad-sensor panoramic design captures full 360° coverage
- ATEX/IECEx explosion-proof rated for refineries and chemical plants
- IP66 weatherproof with PoE power for outdoor hazardous deployments
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SKU: TNM-XNF9013EPT3-Z

Hanwha TNM-XNF9013EPT3-Z Explosionproof Fisheye IP Camera

8MP explosionproof fisheye for Class I/II/III hazardous locations
- 209° horizontal fisheye with 8MP 3008×3008 resolution eliminates blind spots
- 120dB extreme WDR + AI noise reduction handles bright/dark industrial scenes
- cFMus/IECEx/ATEX certified for petrochemical, grain, pharma environments
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Hanwha

SKU: TNO-3040T

Hanwha TNO-3040T Thermal Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

Thermal bullet camera with <60mK sensitivity for 24/7 perimeter detection
- 320x240 QVGA thermal imaging detects heat signatures through fog, smoke, and darkness
- IP66/NEMA4X rated for -40°C to +60°C outdoor extremes; 7.5W PoE powered
- H.265/H.264 dual codec at 30fps; motion detection, loitering, tampering analytics included
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Hanwha

SKU: TNO-3050T

Hanwha TNO-3050T Thermal Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

Thermal bullet camera with 51m detection range and IP66 durability for outdoor perimeter security
- 320x240 uncooled microbolometer with <60mK sensitivity captures thermal detail in complete darkness
- 35mm F1.0 fixed lens with 6.3° FOV and digital gyro stabilization for narrow, steady monitoring
- Motion, line crossing, loitering, temperature, and tampering analytics with H.265 compression and PoE power
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Hanwha

SKU: TNO-4030T

Hanwha TNO-4030T Thermal Bullet Camera 640x480

640x480 thermal bullet camera with <50mK sensitivity for 24/7 detection
- Uncooled micro bolometer sensor captures heat signatures in darkness, fog, and smoke
- 8-zone motion detection, loitering alerts, and temperature detection built in
- IP66/IK10 rated, PoE powered at 8.6W, H.265/H.264 at 30fps
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Hanwha

SKU: TNO-4030T/KUS

Hanwha TNO-4030T/KUS Wisenet T Thermal Bullet Camera

640x480 thermal bullet for 24/7 perimeter security in -40°C to +60°C
- VGA uncooled microbolometer at 30 fps with H.265 WiseStream II compression
- IP66/IK10 rated for outdoor extremes; flexible PoE, 12VDC, or 24VAC power
- Motion, loitering, tampering, and audio detection built-in; 13mm fixed lens
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Hanwha

SKU: TNO-4030TR

Hanwha TNO-4030TR Radiometric Thermal Bullet Camera

Radiometric thermal bullet with ±5°C accuracy for 24/7 perimeter monitoring
- <50mK thermal sensitivity detects heat anomalies in complete darkness, fog, and smoke
- 30fps H.265 video at 8.6W PoE power with IP66/IK10 aluminum construction
- Temperature measurement across full field of view from -20°C to 130°C with 6 ROI zones
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SKU: TNO-4040T

Hanwha TNO-4040T Thermal Bullet Camera 640x480

640x480 thermal bullet for 24/7 perimeter detection beyond 11 meters
- Detects human-sized heat signatures in darkness, fog, and smoke with <50mK sensitivity
- 19mm fixed lens, 32° horizontal FOV, IP66-rated aluminum with IK10 impact resistance
- H.265/H.264 + MJPEG compression at 30fps; PoE or 24VAC/12VDC power options
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SKU: TNO-4040TR

Hanwha TNO-4040TR Radiometric Thermal Bullet Camera

Radiometric thermal bullet with ±5°C accuracy for infrastructure monitoring
- Temperature measurement -20°C to +130°C with <50mK thermal sensitivity
- 19mm fixed lens, 32° FOV, 11m minimum distance for long-range detection
- IP66/IK10 rated, -40°C to +60°C operating range, PoE/24VAC/12VDC powered
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SKU: TNO-4050T/KUS

Hanwha TNO-4050T/KUS Thermal Bullet Camera

640x480 thermal bullet camera with PoE power for outdoor perimeter monitoring
- 640x480 VGA thermal at 30 fps with H.265 compression for efficient bandwidth use
- 35mm fixed lens, IP66/IK10 rated, operates -40°C to +60°C in exposed locations
- PoE powered (10W max) with up to 256GB microSD storage for edge recording
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Hanwha

SKU: TNO-6010M

Hanwha TNO-6010M 2MP Mobile Vehicle IP Camera

1080p 60fps front-facing camera for mobile vehicle surveillance with IR night vision
- 2MP Full HD at 60fps with Wide Dynamic Range for clear capture in mixed light
- Integrated IR illumination for 24/7 operation without external lighting needs
- IP66 housing and DC wired power built for demanding fleet and transit applications
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SKU: TNO-7180RLP

Hanwha TNO-7180RLP 3MP High-Speed LPR IP Camera

3MP LPR camera with 18x zoom and Wisenet Road AI for traffic enforcement
- 60fps global shutter capture with 50m IR for sharp plates day and night
- Motorized 6.8–120mm lens enables remote zoom without repositioning
- Multi-region plate recognition, vehicle detection, and make/model/color analysis
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SKU: TNO-A26081

Hanwha TNO-A26081 26MP Outdoor AI Bullet Camera

26MP outdoor bullet with 55–250mm zoom for long-range forensic detail
- 26MP at 30 fps full resolution with 0.2 lux color night vision
- 55–250mm varifocal lens captures fine detail across extended distances
- On-camera AI detects objects, faces, vehicles, and license plates in real-time
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SKU: TNO-C3042T

Hanwha TNO-C3042T Thermal Bullet Network Camera

Thermal bullet camera with 13mm lens for 24/7 perimeter detection
- QVGA thermal sensor detects people and vehicles in darkness and fog
- H.265 codec with PoE 802.3af power for efficient outdoor installation
- IP66 weatherproof and IK10 vandal-resistant for unattended sites
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SKU: TNO-C3052T

Hanwha TNO-C3052T Thermal Bullet Camera

24/7 thermal bullet camera with AI detection for perimeter security
- 384 x 288 thermal resolution with AI person & vehicle detection
- IP66 weatherproof, IK10 impact resistant for outdoor harsh conditions
- PoE 802.3af powered with H.265 compression, no separate supply needed
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Form Factor by Scene

Bullet cameras signal deterrence and reach long distances; domes blend into architecture and resist tampering; turrets split the difference with clean IR without dome-ball reflection. Panoramic 360° replaces 3-4 fixed cameras in open interiors. Match form factor to scene geometry, not aesthetic preference. See our coverage engineering guide for scene-planning methodology.

Pixel Density Over Megapixels

A 4K camera set 80 feet back delivers worse identification imagery than a 2MP camera at 30 feet. PPF (pixels per foot) on the target — not raw resolution — is what determines recognition vs. identification grade coverage. Our DORI pixel density guide covers the math for every common scene.

NDAA Section 889 Compliance

Federal, state, and critical-infrastructure procurement excludes Hikvision, Dahua, and their OEM-rebranded subsidiaries. Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Specify compliance in RFPs — it cannot be retrofitted into a deployment after-the-fact.

Edge AI & Analytics

Modern IP cameras run object classification, line-crossing detection, loitering, and people counting on the camera itself — filtering false alarms before they reach the NVR. Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha Wisenet 7 AI, i-PRO Scene Analytics, and Hikvision AcuSense all run on-camera. Proper scene setup matters as much as the algorithm.

PoE Power Budget

Peak draw for outdoor cameras with heaters + IR can hit 25W+; PTZ models can demand 60-90W (PoE++). A 24-port switch with 370W total budget can't actually run 24 PTZs. Plan switch power for simultaneous peak — see PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

Storage & Retention Math

H.265 cuts bitrate 40-50% versus H.264 at equivalent quality; smart codecs drop further during static scenes. 30-day retention on 4K across 32 cameras is very different math than 30-day on 2MP H.265. Use our retention math guide before sizing your NVR or storage array.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

ONVIF Profile S + G + T

Industry standard for IP camera interoperability. Profile S = live streaming, G = recording/playback, T = advanced streaming (H.265 + analytics metadata). Certified conformance — not vague "ONVIF compatible" language — is what guarantees cross-VMS interoperability. Check spec sheets for profile-level certification.

DORI Classification

IEC 62676-4 defines four detection distances: Detect (25 PPF), Observe (63 PPF), Recognize (125 PPF), Identify (250 PPF). Most forensic-grade IP camera deployments need Recognize or Identify at the scene's farthest point — which drives lens selection and mounting distance calculations.

H.265 + Smart Compression

Modern codec with 40-50% lower bitrate than H.264 at equivalent perceived quality. Smart Stream / Zipstream / WiseStream variants drop bitrate further by identifying static scene regions. Matters most for multi-month retention at scale — storage savings compound.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Scene lighting ratio handled simultaneously. Entry-level 120dB, premium 150dB. Matters most at doorways, loading docks, and glass-heavy entries where interior shadow meets exterior sunlight. Hanwha Wisenet 7 and Axis Forensic WDR flagship at 150dB+.

PoE+ / PoE++ (802.3at / 802.3bt)

802.3at delivers 25.5W/port — sufficient for most outdoor cameras with heater + IR. 802.3bt (Type 3 = 60W, Type 4 = 90W) powers PTZs, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras. See PoE injectors for single-port solutions.

Edge Storage + Failover

SD card slots on modern IP cameras provide local failover recording when network or NVR drops. Not a primary-storage solution — but essential for high-availability deployments. Industrial-grade SD cards (not consumer) required; typical 256GB to 1TB.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Multi-Site Retail Chain

Mixed deployment: 180° panoramic at POS/entry, bullet cameras at back-of-house and dock, domes at stockroom and offices. Centralized VMS with per-site NVR or cloud hybrid. Analytics for people-counting and dwell-time. Typical 12-24 cameras per site, 30-60 day retention.

Corporate Campus

Outdoor bullets + PTZs at perimeter and parking structures; indoor domes at main lobbies, elevator banks, server rooms, and loading bays; multi-sensor at atriums. Integration with access control for door-forced-open and tailgating event overlays.

Industrial & Warehouse

Long-range bullets at loading docks and fence-line, thermal at fuel-storage perimeter, panoramic cameras in high-bay for wide-coverage single-camera monitoring. Heavy use of on-camera analytics for forklift-zone intrusion detection. See warehouse surveillance.

Municipal & Critical Infrastructure

NDAA-mandatory deployments: Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO only. Thermal + visible dual-sensor at perimeter; PTZ with radar-slewing at large-area monitoring; LPR at ingress/egress points. FIPS 140-2 encryption, TLS 1.3 streaming, integration with emergency communications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between an IP camera and an analog camera?

IP cameras connect over Ethernet, deliver native-digital HD/4K resolution, run on-camera analytics, and integrate with software-based VMS platforms. Analog cameras use coax and require encoder/DVR hardware to reach network resolution beyond 1080p. For new deployments, IP is the standard — analog exists only for retrofit use cases where coax already runs.

Which IP camera brands are NDAA compliant?

Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted under Section 889 for federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement but remain available for commercial deployments.

How do I choose the right resolution for an IP camera?

Start with the farthest point of the scene you need to identify. Calculate required PPF (pixels-per-foot) on that target: 125 PPF for recognition, 250 PPF for identification. Work backward from PPF and sensor size to resolution and lens focal length. A 2MP camera with the right lens often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong one — see our DORI guide.

What PoE standard do modern IP cameras require?

Fixed indoor cameras run on standard 802.3af PoE (15.4W). Outdoor cameras with heaters and IR need PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5W). PTZ, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras need PoE++ (802.3bt, 60-90W). Plan switch power budget for simultaneous-peak load, not nameplate ratings — see why PoE switches fail at scale.

Can I mix IP camera brands in one VMS?

Yes — any ONVIF Profile S + G certified cameras work with any certified VMS. Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon ACC, and Exacq routinely mix Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, and Hikvision cameras on one server. Note: vendor-specific analytics metadata (Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha AI, etc.) may require that vendor's VMS or a VMS with explicit integration.

How many cameras can a typical NVR support?

Channel count is only one dimension — total bitrate is the real constraint. A 32-channel NVR rated for 320 Mbps can't run 32 4K cameras at 8 Mbps each (that's 256 Mbps, leaving almost no headroom). For high-resolution deployments, size by aggregate bitrate first, channel count second. See retention math for sizing methodology and our NVR catalog.

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