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Pelco

SKU: ESCE1-2X40-RLU

Pelco ESCE1-2X40-RLU Esprit Compact 2MP 40x PTZ Camera

MIL-STD-810G ruggedized 2MP PTZ with 40x zoom for extreme environments
- 40x optical zoom (4.3–120mm) identifies subjects 500+ feet away
- 360° continuous pan, 256 presets, auto-tracker for unattended perimeter sweeps
- IP66/IP67 rated, −40°C to +60°C rated; gyro stabilization reduces vibration blur
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SKU: ESCE1-2X40Q18-RLU

Pelco ESCE1-2X40Q18-RLU Bispectral Thermal PTZ Camera

Dual visible + thermal PTZ with 40× zoom for perimeter security
- 2MP visible + thermal microbolometer on one platform; 40× optical zoom
- 360° pan, -90° to +1° tilt, 256 presets with gyro stabilization
- MIL-STD-810G rated; IP66/IP67; -40°C to +60°C; H.265/H.264 @ 60 fps
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SKU: ESCE1-2X40Q6-RLU-1

Pelco ESCE1-2X40Q6-RLU-1 Bispectral Thermal PTZ Camera

Bispectral PTZ with 2MP visible + thermal for day/night perimeter security
- 40× optical zoom (4.3–120 mm) with 0.1 lux color performance in extreme low light
- Integrated QVGA thermal channel; 360° pan, -90° to +1° tilt with 256 presets
- MIL-STD-810G rated; IP66/IP67; operates -40°C to +60°C; H.265/H.264 compression
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SKU: ESCE1-2X40V24-RLU

Pelco ESCE1-2X40V24-RLU 2MP 40x Bispectral PTZ Camera

Ruggedized bispectral PTZ with 40x zoom and thermal for perimeter security
- 2MP visible + VNIR thermal imaging run simultaneously; 40x optical zoom
- IP66/IP67 rated; MIL-STD-810G certified for -40°C to +60°C extremes
- 360° continuous pan; gyro stabilization; 256 presets; H.265 compression
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SKU: ESCE1-2X40V24-RLU-1

Pelco ESCE1-2X40V24-RLU-1 2MP Bispectral PTZ Camera

Ruggedized bispectral PTZ with 40x zoom and thermal for harsh outdoor surveillance
- 2MP visible + thermal imaging; 40x optical zoom (4.3–120mm) for extended detection
- 360° continuous pan, 256 presets, gyro stabilization, and auto-tracker analytics
- MIL-STD-810G rated; IP66/IP67; -40°C to +60°C; H.265/H.264 dual codec
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SKU: ESCE1-2X40V9-RLU

Pelco ESCE1-2X40V9-RLU 2MP 40x Bispectral PTZ Camera

Dual-spectrum 2MP/thermal PTZ with 40× zoom for all-weather perimeter security
- 2MP visible + VNIR thermal at 30 Hz with 40× optical zoom for extended range
- 360° continuous pan, 256 presets, gyro stabilization, and auto-tracker analytics
- IP66/IP67 ruggedized, MIL-STD-810G rated, –40°C to +60°C, H.265 compression
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SKU: ESCE1-2X40V9-RLU-1

Pelco ESCE1-2X40V9-RLU-1 2MP Bispectral PTZ Camera

2MP bispectral PTZ with 40× zoom and thermal for extreme outdoor duty
- 40× optical zoom with 360° continuous pan and 256 presets for wide-area monitoring
- Bispectral visible + VNIR thermal imaging at 9 Hz for day/night threat detection
- MIL-STD-810G rated, IP66/IP67, -40°C to +60°C for harsh environment deployment
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SKU: ESCE1-4X36-RLU

Pelco ESCE1-4X36-RLU Esprit Compact 4MP 36x PTZ

MIL-STD-810G ruggedized 4MP 36x PTZ for extreme environments
- 36x optical zoom with 360° pan and 256 presets for wide area coverage
- 0.1 lux color + 130 dB WDR for low-light and high-contrast scenes
- IP66/IP67 rated, gyro-stabilized, operates -40°C to +60°C
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SKU: ESCE1-8X36-RLU

Pelco ESCE1-8X36-RLU 8MP Ruggedized PTZ Camera

8MP ruggedized PTZ with 36× zoom and MIL-STD-810G durability
- 36× optical zoom with gyro stabilization for steady tracking at range
- 8MP sensor captures detail in 0.1 lux color and 0.01 lux monochrome
- IP66/IP67 rated; operates −40°C to +60°C in extreme conditions
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Pelco

SKU: ESSE1-2X40-SBT-PA

Pelco ESSE1-2X40-SBT-PA 2MP 40x Stainless Steel PTZ Camera

40x zoom PTZ in 316L stainless steel for washdown environments
- 40x optical zoom (4.3–129 mm) resolves detail across sprawling facilities
- 2MP at 60 fps with 360° pan and 256 presets for continuous monitoring
- IP69K / IP68 rated stainless housing withstands chemical exposure and pressure wash
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SKU: ESSE1-2X40-SBT-PAP

Pelco ESSE1-2X40-SBT-PAP 2MP 40x IP69K PTZ Camera

40x zoom PTZ camera built for high-pressure washdown environments
- 40x optical zoom (4.3–129 mm) with 360° pan and 256 presets
- 316L stainless steel, IP69K rated for 100 bar washdown cycles
- 2MP @ 60 fps, 0.1 lux, 130 dB WDR; PoE+ or 24VAC/DC power
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SKU: ESSE1-2X40-SBT-PAW

Pelco ESSE1-2X40-SBT-PAW 2MP 40x PTZ IP69K Camera

40x PTZ stainless steel camera rated IP69K for washdown environments
- 2MP at 60 fps with 40x optical zoom (4.3–129 mm) and 256 presets
- 316L stainless steel housing, IP69K/IP68/IP67/IP66 rated for high-pressure wash
- 130 dB wide dynamic range, 0.1 lux color, -40°C to +60°C operation range
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SKU: ESSE1-2X40-SPT-AC

Pelco ESSE1-2X40-SPT-AC 2MP 40x PTZ IP69K Stainless Steel Camera

2MP 40x PTZ washdown camera, IP69K stainless steel, -40°C to +60°C
- 40x optical zoom (4.3–129 mm) spans 77° wide to 2.1° telephoto in one unit
- 2MP @ 60 fps with 130 dB WDR and H.265 compression for high-pressure wash zones
- 316L stainless steel body rated IP69K/NEMA 4X for direct 100 bar washdown survival
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SKU: ESSE1-2X40-SPT-M1

Pelco ESSE1-2X40-SPT-M1 40x PTZ IP69K Camera

40x PTZ IP69K camera for high-pressure washdown environments
- 40x optical zoom (4.3–129mm) with 360° pan and 256 presets
- 2MP at 60fps with 130dB WDR; H.265/H.264 compression
- 316L stainless steel; IP69K rated; -40°C to +60°C operating range
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SKU: ESSE1-2X40-SPT-M2

Pelco ESSE1-2X40-SPT-M2 2MP 40x PTZ IP69K Camera

Stainless steel 2MP PTZ for high-pressure washdown environments
- 40x optical zoom with 360° pan and 256 presets for comprehensive coverage
- IP69K rated with 316L stainless steel; survives -40°C to +60°C extremes
- 2MP @ 60 fps, 130 dB WDR, H.265/H.264; PoE+ or 24VAC/DC powered
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SKU: EXBE2-2X30QF06-SPT-ACG

Pelco EXBE2-2X30QF06-SPT-ACG Explosion-Proof Bispectral PTZ

Dual thermal + visible PTZ for ATEX/IECEx/UL Zone 1 & 21 hazardous areas
- 2 MP visible with 30× optical zoom + QVGA thermal in fusion mode
- 360° pan, -90° to +1° tilt, 256 presets in 316L stainless steel housing
- H.265/H.264 compression, IP66–IP69, operates -40°C to +70°C
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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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