Vivotek SD9368-EHL 2MP Outdoor PTZ Smart Tracking IR Night Vision Camera

Vivotek SD9368-EHL 2MP Outdoor PTZ IR Camera

The Vivotek SD9368-EHL is a professional-grade outdoor PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera engineered for comprehensive surveillance of large-scale facilities. Combining 2MP full HD resolution with an exceptional 40x optical zoom lens, this camera delivers detailed imagery across expansive areas while maintaining image quality from wide to telephoto perspectives. Built-in smart tracking technology and deep learning analytics enable autonomous monitoring of moving subjects, making it ideal for critical infrastructure, transportation hubs, and large perimeter security applications.

Key Features

• 40x Optical Zoom with Auto Focus: Focal length of 4.25–170mm provides versatile coverage from 65.7° to 1.9° horizontal field of view
• 2MP Full HD Sensor: 1/2.8" Progressive CMOS with 1920x1080 resolution at 60 fps
• 360° Endless Pan & Rapid Motion: Pan/tilt speeds up to 450°/s with 256 preset locations and 128 presets per tour
• Smart Tracking Advanced: AI-powered object detection and tracking for people and vehicles (4-wheeled, 2-wheeled) with intrusion, loitering, line crossing, and face detection
• IR Night Vision: Built-in IR illuminators with Smart IR technology extending up to 250 meters; minimum illumination 0.005 lux (B/W) with 0 lux capability when IR is enabled
• WDR Pro Technology: 120 dB dynamic range handles extreme lighting transitions
• Multiple Power Options: PoE (IEEE 802.3bt Class 6), DC 48V, or AC 24V with simultaneous power redundancy support
• Advanced Video Compression: H.265, H.264, and MJPEG with Smart Stream III bitrate control
• Flexible Storage: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card support plus NAS integration for seamless recording
• Deep Learning Analytics: Built-in hardware accelerator for motion detection, smart tracking, attribute extraction, and re-search capabilities
• Two-Way Audio: Full duplex audio with G.711/G.726 compression and external line in/out
• Robust Security: Secure boot, signed firmware, Trend Micro IoT Security with 3-year trial, HTTPS, IEEE 802.1x, and comprehensive user access logging

Technical Highlights

• Mechanical auto-flip for inverted mounting configurations
• DC-iris aperture (F1.6–F4.95) with electronic shutter 1 sec. to 1/100,000 sec.
• Up to 10 simultaneous live viewing clients with 3 concurrent video streams (8 configurable profiles)
• Removable IR-cut filter for day/night switching
• 32x digital zoom capability
• ONVIF Profile G, S, T compliance for broad integration compatibility
• Operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C (IR on); 98% RH non-condensing
• 2 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash; 7.1 kg weight; 256 x 336 mm dimensions

Applications

The SD9368-EHL excels in challenging outdoor environments requiring long-range surveillance: airport runways and perimeters, seaport and cargo terminal monitoring, highway traffic management, large parking facilities, industrial complex perimeters, utility substation security, and critical infrastructure protection. Its smart tracking capabilities reduce manual monitoring burden while maintaining detailed forensic evidence capture across expansive coverage zones.

Marty Allison

The SD9368-EHL represents a sophisticated PTZ platform suited for deployments demanding both wide-area awareness and precision detail. The 40x optical zoom with 250-meter IR range eliminates common trade-offs between coverage and recognition distance—critical for outdoor security where subjects move unpredictably across variable terrain. The deep learning accelerator implementing Smart Tracking Advanced transforms reactive surveillance into proactive threat detection, automatically following intrusions, loitering behavior, and line-crossing events without operator intervention.

WDR Pro and 120 dB dynamic range handle challenging dawn/dusk transitions and reflective surfaces inherent to outdoor installations. Multi-power support (PoE, DC, AC) with redundancy ensures reliability in facilities with inconsistent infrastructure. H.265 compression at 60 fps maintains bandwidth efficiency essential for wide-area deployments feeding centralized NVR systems.

This camera is engineered for integrators requiring proven deep learning analytics without external VMS licensing constraints.