Vivotek TB9331-E-19mm 720x482 Long-Range Outdoor Thermal Bullet IP Camera

Vivotek TB9331-E-19mm Thermal Bullet IP Camera

The Vivotek TB9331-E-19mm is a long-range outdoor thermal bullet camera designed for mission-critical security in demanding environments. Featuring a 19mm fixed thermal lens and 720x480 uncooled VOx infrared sensor, this camera delivers consistent thermal imaging across complete darkness, extreme temperatures, fog, and adverse weather conditions. With a 35.7° horizontal field of view, it excels at perimeter surveillance and long-distance threat detection in critical infrastructure applications including airports, borders, industrial facilities, and utility networks.

Key Features

• 19mm thermal lens with 35.7° horizontal FOV for long-range detection
• 720x480 thermal resolution with up to 960x640 image scaling
• Uncooled VOx infrared detector with <50 mK sensitivity for precise temperature differentiation
• 30 fps video capture with H.265, H.264, and MJPEG compression
• 4 simultaneous video streams with Smart Stream II bandwidth optimization
• Operates reliably in -50°C to 60°C (-58°F to 140°F) temperature range
• Advanced analytics: line crossing detection, field detection, loitering detection, and human detection
• IP67-rated weatherproof design with integrated junction box and sunshield
• Two-way audio with G.726/G.711 compression via external microphone and line output
• Multiple power options: PoE Class 4, DC 12V, or AC 24V with simultaneous redundancy support

Technical Specifications

• Sensor: Uncooled VOx infrared detector, 17 µm pixel size, 8–14 µm spectral range
• Processing: Multimedia SoC with 512 MB RAM and 128 MB flash
• Lens: Fixed focal, F1.0 aperture with fixed iris
• Video: 30 fps @ 720x480, 20x digital zoom (ePTZ), adjustable resolution and bit rate
• Storage: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card recording or network-attached storage (NAS)
• Security: HTTPS, IEEE 802.1x, digest authentication, user access logs, password protection
• Connectivity: RJ-45 10/100 Mbps PoE, RS485, digital input/output, BNC, audio connectors
• Analytics: Five-window motion detection, human detection, line crossing, loitering, field detection
• Events: Motion, tampering, cybersecurity, audio, and scheduled triggers with email/FTP/NAS notifications
• Power Consumption: PoE 14W max, DC 12V 11W max, AC 24V 12.4W max
• Dimensions: 121 × 121 × 452.2 mm (with junction box); 2,050 g

Applications

Ideal for perimeter security, border surveillance, airport and seaport monitoring, critical infrastructure protection, industrial facility monitoring, utility substation surveillance, and nighttime security operations where thermal imaging provides superior threat detection independent of visible light conditions.

Jerry Tildsen

The TB9331-E-19mm excels in scenarios where traditional visible-light cameras fail. Its 19mm lens delivers a 35.7° FOV optimized for stand-off detection across large perimeters. The uncooled VOx detector eliminates cooling maintenance while maintaining <50 mK thermal sensitivity—critical for detecting personnel and equipment at distance. The 8–14 µm spectral range captures thermal radiation efficiently across all outdoor conditions, making it viable in rain, fog, and snow where conventional cameras are compromised.

Bandwidth efficiency is managed through H.265 compression and Smart Stream II, reducing storage and network load without sacrificing detail. The 4-stream architecture supports simultaneous viewing and recording for enterprise deployments. Built-in VCA analytics—line crossing, loitering, human detection—enable proactive alerting rather than passive monitoring, critical for high-security applications. PoE Class 4 power support simplifies installation in remote locations while simultaneous power redundancy ensures continuous operation. The IP67 rating and -50°C operating floor position this camera in true all-weather, all-season deployments where system reliability directly impacts security outcomes.