Outdoor IP Cameras

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Ingress protection (IP) rating and vandal resistance needs
Operating temperature range and environmental exposure
Night performance, IR range, and WDR for backlighting
Lens selection for distance coverage and identification zones
PoE power and surge protection planning

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Pelco

SKU: SRXE4-2V12-EMD-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-2V12-EMD-IR1 4MP Sarix Enterprise Dome

4MP outdoor dome with 130dB WDR, IR, and on-board AI analytics
- 4.4–9.3mm motorized varifocal lens; 32–109° zoom range for flexible positioning
- 0.001 lux mono sensitivity + 850nm IR; full visibility in near-total darkness
- Smart Analytics: Person/Vehicle Detection, Loitering, Crowd Detection, Audio Alert
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SKU: SRXE4-2X33-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-2X33-EBT-IR1 4MP Bullet Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with motorized zoom, 70m IR, and -50°C to +65°C ruggedness
- 4MP at 60 fps, motorized 4.4–9.3mm varifocal lens, 32–109° remote zoom
- Integrated IR1 module with ~70m range; 0.001 lux mono / 0 lux with IR
- IP66/IP67/IP68, IK11 impact rated, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encryption, PoE+
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SKU: SRXE4-4V29-EMD-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-4V29-EMD-IR1 4MP Sarix Dome Camera

4MP outdoor dome with motorized zoom, 130dB WDR, and IR night vision
- 4MP @ 60 fps with 4.4–9.3 mm motorized varifocal lens and 130 dB SureVision
- 0.003 lux color / 0 lux with IR; integrated analytics for person, vehicle, loitering
- IP68, IK11, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encryption; rated -50°C to +65°C with PoE+
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Pelco

SKU: SRXE4-4V9-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-4V9-EBT-IR1 Sarix Enterprise 4MP Bullet IR

4MP outdoor bullet with motorized zoom and 850nm IR for 24/7 perimeter security
- 4MP at 60fps with motorized 4.4–9.3mm varifocal lens (32–109° HFOV)
- 850nm IR illumination operates at 0 lux; 130dB WDR handles backlit scenes
- IP68 rated, IK11 impact resistant, -50°C to +65°C; FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encrypted
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SKU: SRXE4-4V9-EMD-1

Pelco SRXE4-4V9-EMD-1 4MP Outdoor Dome Camera

4MP outdoor dome with 130dB WDR, motorized 4.4-9.3mm lens, FIPS 140-3
- 4MP @ 60 fps with 130dB SureVision WDR for extreme contrast environments
- Motorized varifocal 4.4-9.3mm lens, 32-109° FOV, 0.003 lux color night vision
- IP68/IPX9K/NEMA 4X rated, IK11 vandal resistant, -50°C to +65°C operation
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SKU: SRXE4-4V9-EMD1

Pelco SRXE4-4V9-EMD1 4MP Outdoor Dome Camera

4MP outdoor dome with motorized lens, 130dB WDR, FIPS 140-3
- 4MP at 60fps with 4.4–9.3mm motorized varifocal lens (32–109° HFOV)
- 130dB SureVision WDR + 0.003 lux color for extreme low-light scenes
- IP68/IPX9K rated, IK11 vandal resistant, FIPS 140-3 encryption + analytics
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SKU: SRXE4-4X31-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-4X31-EBT-IR1 4MP Bullet Camera

4MP motorized varifocal bullet with 70m IR and FIPS 140-3 compliance
- 4MP at 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision handles extreme contrast without blind spots
- Motorized 4.4–9.3 mm lens adjusts 32–109° field of view remotely post-install
- IP67/IP68 rated, IK11 impact resistant, operates –50°C to +65°C in harsh outdoor
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SKU: SRXE4-6V29-EMD-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-6V29-EMD-IR1 4MP Sarix Enterprise Dome

4MP outdoor dome with motorized lens and 70m IR for perimeter ID
- 4MP at 60 fps with 130 dB WDR and 0.003 lux color for day/night detail
- Motorized 4.4–9.3mm varifocal (32–109° HFOV) for flexible framing
- IP68-rated, IK11 impact, -50°C to +65°C; FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encryption
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SKU: SRXE4-6V9-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-6V9-EBT-IR1 4MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with motorized lens, 70m IR, FIPS 140-3 security
- 4MP @ 60 fps with 4.4–9.3mm motorized varifocal lens for flexible framing
- 70m integrated IR (850nm) + 130dB SureVision WDR for 24/7 perimeter coverage
- IP66/67/68 + IK11 rated; PoE+ powered; FIPS 140-3, TPM, Secure Boot built-in
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SKU: SRXE4-6V9-EMD-1

Pelco SRXE4-6V9-EMD-1 4MP Outdoor Dome Camera

4MP outdoor dome with motorized lens and military-grade encryption
- 4MP @ 60fps with 130dB SureVision WDR and 0.001 lux night vision
- Motorized 4.4–9.3mm varifocal lens, 32–109° HFOV for flexible coverage
- IP68 rated, IK11 impact resistant, −50°C to +65°C with onboard analytics
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SKU: SRXE4-6V9-EMD-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-6V9-EMD-IR1 4MP Sarix Enterprise Dome

4MP outdoor dome with motorized zoom and integrated IR for 24/7 surveillance
- 4MP at 60 fps; 4.4–9.3 mm motorized varifocal lens with 32–109° field of view
- 0.001 lux IR night vision; 130 dB SureVision WDR for extreme contrast scenes
- IP66/IP67/IP68 rated; IK11 impact; −50°C to +65°C; FIPS 140-3 Level 3 security
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SKU: SRXE4-6X31-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-6X31-EBT-IR1 4MP Sarix Enterprise Bullet

4MP outdoor bullet with motorized lens and 70m IR for extreme weather
- Motorized 4.4–9.3 mm varifocal lens (32–109° HFOV) eliminates field revisits
- 4MP at 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision WDR handles high-contrast scenes
- IP68-rated, IK11 impact resistance, −50°C to +65°C; FIPS 140-3 Level 3
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SKU: SRXE4-8V29-EMD-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-8V29-EMD-IR1 4MP Sarix Enterprise Dome

4MP outdoor dome with motorized zoom, 70m IR, FIPS 140-3 encryption
- 4MP at 60 fps, motorized 4.4–9.3mm varifocal lens, 32–109° field of view
- 850nm integrated IR to 70m range; 130dB SureVision WDR for day/night
- FIPS 140-3 Level 3, TPM, 802.1X; IP68 rated, operates –50°C to +65°C
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SKU: SRXE4-8V9-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-8V9-EBT-IR1 Sarix Enterprise 4 Bullet IR

4MP bullet with 70m IR and motorized zoom for outdoor perimeter security
- 4MP at 60 fps, 32–109° motorized varifocal lens, 130 dB WDR for mixed light
- 850nm IR to 70 meters; 0 lux night vision with 0.003 lux color minimum
- IP67/IP68, IK11 impact rated, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encryption, −50°C to +65°C
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SKU: SRXE4-8V9-EMD-1

Pelco SRXE4-8V9-EMD-1 4MP Outdoor Dome Camera

4MP outdoor dome with motorized zoom and 130dB WDR for high-contrast scenes
- 4MP at 60 fps with 4.4-9.3mm motorized varifocal lens (32–109° HFOV)
- 130dB SureVision WDR + 0.003 lux color night vision for extreme low light
- IP68-rated, IK11 impact resistant, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 secure with Smart Analytics
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SKU: SRXE4-8V9-EMD-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-8V9-EMD-IR1 Sarix Enterprise 4 Outdoor IR

4MP outdoor IR dome with motorized zoom and vandal armor for 24/7 perimeter protection
- 4MP at 60 fps with 32–109° motorized varifocal lens and 130 dB WDR for mixed lighting
- Integrated 850 nm IR illumination reaches 0 lux; 0.001 lux mono for total darkness surveillance
- IK11 vandal-resistant, IP67/IP68 rated, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encryption for secured outdoor deployment
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Resolution vs Coverage

4K isn't always the right answer. Pixel density (PPF/PPM) across the scene matters more than raw megapixels. A 4MP camera with proper lens selection often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong focal length. See our guide on designing identification-grade coverage and engineering camera coverage properly.

IR Range & Low Light

Advertised IR range is best-case — in real deployments effective identification range is often half. Color night vision (Hanwha Wisenet T, Hikvision ColorVu, i-PRO Color Night Vision) changes the math. Why 4K cameras fail at night covers the sensor-size tradeoffs that matter more than resolution in low-light scenes.

Environmental Rating

IP66 handles weather; IP67 adds temporary submersion tolerance. IK10 vandal-resistance matters for cameras mounted below 10 feet. Extreme cold (below -30°C) requires integrated heater circuits, which add to PoE budget. Confirm both ratings for your deployment climate.

PoE Power Budget

Outdoor cameras with heaters and IR illuminators can spike to 25W+ under cold-weather operation. A 24-port PoE+ switch often can't actually power 24 cameras at peak load. See PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

NDAA Section 889

Federal, state, and critical-infrastructure projects exclude Chinese-manufactured hardware. Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, Pelco, and Digital Watchdog are NDAA-compliant. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted for federal use but unaffected for commercial deployments.

Analytics at the Edge

On-camera AI (Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha Wisenet 7 AI, i-PRO Scene Analytics, Hikvision AcuSense) processes video locally and filters false alarms before they reach the NVR. Reduces operator fatigue and storage — but requires proper scene setup. See our frame rate tradeoffs for deployment guidance.

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The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

IP66 / IP67 Sealing

International Protection codes define dust and water ingress resistance. IP66 = dust-tight + high-pressure water jets. IP67 adds 1m submersion tolerance for 30 min. For exterior mounting, IP66 is minimum; IP67 preferred for below-grade or flood-prone zones.

IK10 Vandal Rating

Impact protection rated to 20 joules (roughly equivalent to a 5kg mass dropped from 40cm). IK10 housings survive deliberate attack — rocks, hammers, baseball bats. Required spec for cameras mounted below 10 feet in public or semi-public areas.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Scene lighting ratio. Entry-level cameras offer 120dB WDR; premium models reach 150dB. Matters most at doors, loading bays, and other high-contrast scenes where interior shadows and exterior sunlight meet. Hanwha Wisenet 7 hits 150dB across its premium X-series.

ONVIF Profile S + G

Industry-standard protocol for IP camera communication. Profile S = live streaming, Profile G = recording/playback. Any ONVIF-compliant camera works with any ONVIF-compliant VMS, preventing vendor lock-in. Check spec sheet for profile conformance, not just "ONVIF-compatible."

PoE+ / PoE++

802.3at PoE+ delivers 25.5W per port (enough for most outdoor cameras with heater + IR). 802.3bt PoE++ delivers 60-90W for PTZ cameras, heated housings, and integrated wipers. Plan switch power budget for simultaneous-peak not nameplate. See PoE injectors for single-port solutions.

H.265 + Smart Compression

H.265 compression cuts bitrate 40-50% versus H.264 at equivalent quality. Smart/Zipstream variants drop bitrate further during static scenes. For 24/7 recording at 30+ day retention, codec matters more than camera — see retention math for the storage implications.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Commercial Parking Lot

Bullet cameras on 20-30ft poles at perimeter corners, domes at pedestrian walkways, LPR-capable cameras at entry/exit lanes. Typical deployment: 8-16 outdoor IP cameras + 16-channel NVR with 30-day retention.

Retail Storefront + Exterior

Outdoor domes at building corners and rear exits, LPR cameras at drive-through lanes, vandal-resistant cameras at ATM vestibules. Tie into access control and alarm systems for integrated security workflow.

K-12 School Campus

Wide-area coverage at playgrounds, bus loops, and athletic facilities; PTZ cameras at main entries for visitor identification; multi-sensor panoramic at gymnasiums and common areas. School surveillance design guide covers coverage planning.

Warehouse & Distribution Center

Long-range bullets at loading docks, thermal cameras at perimeter fence, panoramic cameras in high-bay areas for wide-coverage single-camera monitoring. Warehouse surveillance systems covers typical deployment patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the minimum weatherproof rating for outdoor IP cameras?

IP66 is the minimum — dust-tight with high-pressure water-jet resistance. IP67 adds 1-meter submersion tolerance for 30 minutes, which matters in flood-prone zones, below-grade parking, or cameras near irrigation. For cameras mounted below 10 feet, specify IK10 vandal-resistance in addition to IP rating.

Do I need 4K outdoor IP cameras?

Not necessarily. Pixel density across the actual scene matters more than raw megapixels. A 4MP camera with a proper focal-length lens often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong optics — better sensor per-pixel performance, lower bitrate, less storage. Use our DORI pixel density guide to plan resolution by deployment distance instead of defaulting to 4K.

How far can IR illumination reach on outdoor cameras?

Advertised IR range is a best-case spec — real effective identification range is often half the rated distance due to atmospheric conditions, reflectance, and image processing. For nighttime deployments, consider color night vision (Hanwha Wisenet T, Hikvision ColorVu, i-PRO Color Night Vision) which captures usable color video at near-total darkness using F1.0 optics and supplemental warm-white illuminators.

Are Hikvision outdoor cameras NDAA compliant?

No. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted under NDAA Section 889 for U.S. federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement. For NDAA-required deployments, specify Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, Pelco, or Digital Watchdog. Private commercial deployments can use Hikvision without restriction.

What PoE rating do outdoor cameras require?

Fixed outdoor cameras with heater + IR typically require PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5W). Outdoor PTZ cameras, thermal-plus-visible dual-sensor cameras, and cameras with integrated wipers require PoE++ (802.3bt, 60-90W). A 24-port PoE+ switch can't always power 24 cameras simultaneously at peak — see why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras for budget planning.

Do outdoor IP cameras work with any NVR or VMS?

ONVIF Profile S and G conformance — not just "ONVIF-compatible" labeling — is what guarantees interoperability. Check spec sheets for explicit Profile S (live streaming) and Profile G (recording) conformance. Certified ONVIF cameras work with Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Avigilon, Exacq, and most major VMS platforms. Proprietary analytics metadata may require vendor-specific VMS integration.

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