Vivotek IP9165 LPCKIT S2 v2 2MP License Plate Capture Kit

The Vivotek IP9165 LPCKIT S2 v2 is a professional-grade outdoor license plate recognition (LPR) solution engineered for high-speed vehicle surveillance. Purpose-built for highway, parking, and gantry deployments, this 2MP kit delivers reliable plate capture at speeds up to 110 MPH with precision optics and intelligent IR illumination. Ideal for toll collection, parking enforcement, traffic management, and perimeter security applications.

Key Features

• 2MP resolution optimized for license plate detail and clarity
• Captures up to 2 lanes simultaneously (roadside or gantry configuration)
• Highway-rated shutter speeds from 1/1,600 to 1/10,000 second for vehicle speeds up to 110 MPH (180 km/hr)
• 80W IR illuminator with remote beam angle control (20° ~ 40°)
• Effective capture range up to 35 meters; optimal performance 10–20 meters
• IP68 weatherproof and IK10 vandal-resistant housing
• H.265 video compression for efficient bandwidth and storage
• Support for 3 simultaneous streams with up to 10 concurrent viewing clients
• Advanced motion detection, tampering alerts, and cybersecurity event monitoring
• Remote focus system with i-CS lens for field adjustment

Technical Specifications

• Illumination: CA80I8 2040 80W IR illuminator with adaptive IR thresholds (on at 300 lux, off at 600 lux)
• Power: AC 24V or DC 24V input; maximum 110W consumption; PoE compatible
• Operating Temperature: 0–60°C (32–140°F); cold-start heater optional for sub-zero conditions
• Environmental Rating: 90% humidity non-condensing; IP68/IK10 rated
• Connectivity: Gigabit PoE (RJ-45), RS485, digital I/O, audio in/out, BNC
• Frame Rate: 30 fps at 2MP
• Protocols: Full suite including HTTPS, RTSP, DDNS, FTP/SFTP, SNMP, Email alerts, and NAS integration
• Security: TLS 1.2, 802.1X, SSL; CE, FCC, UL/CUL certified
• Weight: 6.48 kg (12-40mm lens variant)

Applications

Ideal for toll roads, parking facilities, border checkpoints, law enforcement, traffic enforcement, and facility perimeter security. The kit's robust construction and highway-rated performance make it suitable for demanding outdoor environments with high vehicle throughput.

Smart Analytics & Events

Five-window video motion detection, audio-triggered events, tampering detection, and cybersecurity monitoring (brute-force and cyberattack alerts). Configurable event actions include email notification, FTP/SFTP upload, NAS storage, and SD card backup with built-in life-expectancy tracking.

James Everett

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

The IP9165 LPCKIT S2 v2 addresses the critical gap between standard surveillance and specialized LPR systems. Its highway-rated shutter speed specification (1/10,000 sec) eliminates motion blur at extreme vehicle speeds—a requirement standard cameras cannot meet. The dual-lane capture and configurable gantry/roadside mounting options provide deployment flexibility for diverse traffic patterns.

The 80W IR illuminator with remote beam angle control ensures consistent plate clarity from dusk through midnight without overexposure artifacts. H.265 compression is essential for multi-site deployments, reducing bandwidth by 50% versus H.264 while maintaining forensic-quality detail. Integration of cybersecurity event monitoring reflects Vivotek's commitment to enterprise-grade threat detection.

For organizations balancing plate recognition accuracy with operational cost, this kit's combination of optical precision, thermal management, and network intelligence represents solid ROI in traffic enforcement and access control workflows.

Available in White.