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

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

The Pelco ESCE1-2X40V24-RLU-1 is a ruggedized bispectral PTZ camera combining visible-light and thermal imaging in a single compact platform. Built to MIL-STD-810G standards, this camera delivers extended detection range and extreme environmental durability for mission-critical surveillance in harsh outdoor conditions.

Key Features

• 2MP visible-light camera with 40x optical zoom (4.3–120 mm focal length)
• Thermal channel with 24 mm lens for long-range perimeter detection
• 9 Hz thermal frame rate (ITAR/EAR export compliant)
• 360° continuous pan with 256 preset positions
• Dual H.265/H.264 video compression
• Pelco Smart Analytics: auto-tracker, EIS, object detection, direction violation
• IP66/IP67 ingress protection; -40°C to +60°C operating range
• 130 dB WDR for high-contrast environments
• ONVIF Profile S/T/G/M compliant
• NDAA Section 889 compliant
• 5-year warranty

Technical Specifications

• Image Sensor: 1/2.8 inch CMOS
• Minimum Illumination: 0.1 lux color; 0.01 lux mono
• Pan/Tilt Range: 360° continuous pan; -90° to +1° tilt
• Frame Rate: 60 fps (visible); 9 Hz (thermal)
• Network Interface: 100BASE-TX
• Supported Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, RTP, DNS, NTP
• Power: 24VAC/24VDC
• Gyro Stabilization: Yes
• Environmental Rating: MIL-STD-810G

Applications

Ideal for critical infrastructure, perimeter security, border surveillance, and long-range detection scenarios where thermal and visible imaging are required. The narrower 24 mm thermal FOV prioritizes detection distance over breadth of view—select over the V9 variant when extended range is essential.

Marty Allison

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

The ESCE1-2X40V24-RLU-1 addresses a specialized need: simultaneous visible and thermal PTZ coverage with export compliance. The 9 Hz thermal limit enforces ITAR restrictions while maintaining operational utility. The 24 mm thermal lens is a strategic choice for fixed-perimeter applications where detecting small warm objects at distance matters more than covering a wide thermal field.

Gyro stabilization and 130 dB WDR together handle motion blur and backlit scenes. Dual-channel H.265 encoding reduces bandwidth without sacrificing dual-stream capability. ONVIF compliance ensures integration flexibility across enterprise VMS platforms.

For domestic applications requiring 30 Hz thermal, the unrestricted ESCE1-2X40V24-RLU is the alternative. MIL-STD-810G rating confirms ruggedization beyond typical IP66/IP67 ratings, qualifying this for severe shock, vibration, and temperature cycling.