The Viewtron IP-A8BL is a 4K AI security bullet camera with built-in IR night vision, PoE (Power over Ethernet), and a 2.8mm fixed lens. The artificial intelligence software of the camera supports the following video analytics functions:
vehicle detection, traffic counting camera, person detection, and human face recognition / face detection. This network IP camera is enclosed in a IP67 rated weatherproof housing so that it can be used for indoor and outdoor installations. The built-in IR LEDs provide infrared illumination up to 150 feet. This IP camera is great for commercial and home installation.
The 2.8mm lens provides a 107° field of view. The tri-axis bullet mount allows installers to ceiling mount or wall mount the camera. The optional
installation junction box allows all of the camera's cables to be neatly housed. This IP camera is ONVIF protocol compliant so that it can be used with any ONVIF compatible NVR, however in order to use the AI software functions, you must use a
Viewtron IP camera NVR or configure the AI software functions by directly logging into the camera through a web browser.
You can watch this
video demo of the mobile app that is included. We also have this video of the iPhone app viewing IP cameras installed at different locations. We also captured these surveillance photo snapshots and this video surveillance recording to an NVR. Please note that some images and videos on this page were captured using the 4mp version of this camera and will soon be replaced with the higher 4K resolution version.
IP-A8BL Features
- Video Output: Network IP / RJ-45 Network Connection, ONVIF Protocol Compliant
- Video Format: H.264, H.264s, H.265, H.265+, H.265s, MJPEG
- Supported Resolutions: 8mp / 4K, 4mp, 6mp, 5mp, 4mp, 2K, 3mp, 1080p, 720p, D1, CIF, 480 x 240
- Video Frame Rate: Supports 30 FPS (frames per second) at all resolutions including 8mp / 4K
- Image Sensor: 1/2.8" CMOS
- Infrared: Yes. Built-in IR Night Vision. Up to 50 Meter / 150 Feet
- Weatherproof: Yes. IP67 Rated Housing. 100% Waterproof. Safe for Indoor / Outdoor Installation
- Style: White Bullet Style Body
- Construction: Corrosion Resistant Alluminum Alloy. Stainless Steel Screws
- Lens: Fixed 2.8mm Lens / 107° Field of View
- Audio: 1ch audio input
- Installation: Tri-Axis Ball and Socket Mount for Easy Installation. Ceiling or Wall Mount
- Junction Box: Yes. Optional Wall Bracket / Outdoor Junction Box Available
- Remote Viewing: Yes. iPhone App, Android App, Mac Software, Windows Software Included
- Power: DC12V DC Power supply or PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- Image Control: Digital Wide Dynamic Range Function, 3D DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
- SD Card Slot: Yes. Built-in micro SD card slot supports up to 128GB micro SD card
- AI Software: Yes. Facial Recognition / Face Match Database, People Detection, Vehicle Detection, Face Detection, Perimeter Protection, Target Counting, Intrusion Zone Detection, Exception Detection.
- NDAA Compliant IP Camera
Important Note: AI cameras can only be configured for one type of AI function. For example, you can not setup an AI camera to do both facial recognition and vehicle detection at the same time. If you need to perform 2 different types of AI functions, then you need 2 cameras.
Camera Dimensions
The above image shows the dimensions of the IP-A8BL in millimeters. For reference 217.7mm = 8.57 inches. 80.5mm = 3.17 inches.
Watch this video to see how easy installation is with the camera's tri-axis ball and socket joint style mount. Simply loosen the set ring at the base of the camera to point the camera lens in any direction. When you are done adjusting the angle, tighten the set ring. The camera is very sturdy and the set position will not move.
This is an IP67 rated security camera. The weatherproof housing provides 100% protection from dust and 100% protection from water intrusion. This camera can safely be installed outdoors in areas that have a extremely heavy rain and high humidity. It can also be installed in very cold climates and along ocean coasts where there is salt water in the air.
The camera body is made with high quality, corrosion-proof alloy aluminum. Stainless steel mounting screws are included for installation. CCTV Camera Pros highly recommends IP67 security cameras for outdoor installations. You can learn more about
IP67 cameras here.
Complete AI Camera Systems
CCTV Camera Pros has complete
4K AI camera systems available here. You can also request a custom system quote here.
In this video, the mobile app connects to the
Viewtron IP camera NVR at CCTV Camera Pros office. The CCTV Camera Pros' NVR is connected to 6
Viewtron IP cameras, including 4K AI security cameras, a motorized varifocal / zoom IP camera, and an LPR / ANPR camera (license plate recognition / automatic number plate recognition). You can watch additional video demos of the Viewtron security camera app here.
Watch the above video to see how the iPhone app that is included with Viewtron IP cameras can be used to view security cameras installed at multiple locations. In the video, a Viewtron AI camera is installed to monitor the front parking lot at CCTV Camera Pros warehouse, and an IP-D8 is installed as part of the home security camera system installed at Mike's house.
The mobile apps and desktop PC software for Viewtron supports the ability to monitor Viewtron IP cameras, DVRs, and NVRs that are installed at multiple locations. Multi-device / multi-location camera viewing works using the Android app, as well as the Window and Mac video management software.
Watch this recorded video surveillance demo using the IP-A8BL recording to a
Viewtron IP camera NVR. The video demonstrates the person detection function of the AI software.
AI Software Car Detection (Long Distance Test)
Watch this video to see the long distance car detection testing performed by CCTV Camera Pros using the IP-A8BL.
2.8mm Lens Angle & IR Night Vision Testing
Watch this video to the wide angle of view that the 2.8mm lens provides. The video also shows video surveillance footage recorded in normal light, very low light, and zero light using the IP-A8BL installed on the back of Mike's house. If you want to see snapshot images captured from this testing, please visit this page:
4K IP Camera: 2.8mm Lens Angle of View and IR Night Vision Testing.
AI Camera Video Demos
You can watch additional
AI camera video demos here. Our video library includes demos using our license plate recognition camera, auto-tracking PTZ camera, and active alarm security cameras.
These surveillance snapshot were captured using the IP-A8BL that is installed as part of a home security camera system in South Florida.
The camera does a great job of covering the entire 3 car driveway and beyond. Please click on the image to open up the 4K resolution snapshot.
Infrared Surveillance
Here is a image captured at night with the camera in IR night vision mode. Please click on the image to open up the 4K resolution snapshot.
Remote Mobile App Viewing
The IP-A8BL supports remote security viewing from iPhone and Android. This works when you use this camera with a Viewtron NVR or as a stand-alone camera. In addition to the real time live view, you can also search and playback recorded video surveillance footage. You can learn more about the
Viewtron desktop and mobile apps here.
Here is another snapshot captured with the camera in IR night vision mode.
Here is the IP-A8BL camera installation at CCTV Camera Pros warehouse in Lake Worth, Florida. You can see that we used the optional round junction box for our install. The video surveillance images and recorded video demo that you see below were captured with this camera.
Here is the IP-A8BL installed at a house is South Florida using the optional
VT-J302 round junction box.
Vehicle Detection Video
Watch this video to see the vehicle detection capability of this camera. It is capable of detecting cars and motorcycles. Please note that this video was recorded using the 4mp version of this camera. We will make new 4K videos with this latest camera model as soon as possible.
Here is our newest car detection video demo. This video uses the IP-A8BL 4K camera.
Nighttime Car and People Detection Video
Watch this video to see the vehicle detection and person detection capability at night. This camera can detect objects in low light and zero light environments using it's built-in IR night vision. Please note that this video was recorded using the 4mp version of this camera. We will make new 4K videos with this latest camera as soon as possible.
AI Features
Here are some of the AI functions (artificial intelligence) that are supported by this IP camera.
The vehicle detection function of Viewtron AI cameras is much more reliable than video motion technique used by a non-AI camera. Traditional video motion detection produces a lot of false alerts. A well trained AI camera can detect cars and motorcycles in real time and with 99% accuracy. Object detection events can trigger alarms such as video recording, mobile app push notifications, DVR buzzer, photo snapshots, and email alerts.
Watch this video to see how the IP-A4BZ camera (4mp AI camera) and Viewtron NVR are used to monitor a garbage dumpster for illegal dumping. An intrusion zone is drawn around the dumpster area. When a human is detected inside the intrusion zone, the NVR records the event, takes a snapshot for the event bookmark, and sends a mobile app push notification. This function works exactly the same with the 4K IP-A8BL AI camera.
Mobile App Push Notification
Watch this video to see how Mike uses a Viewtron AI camera to monitor the construction of the pool in his back yard. When a person enters the intrusion zone, the camera triggers an alarm on the Viewtron NVR. The NVR sends a
push notification to the iPhone app. Viewtron IP cameras and NVRs also support push alerts to the Android mobile app.
The person detection function of Viewtron AI cameras works the same as vehicle / car detection. An intrusion zone is mapped out on the DVR interface. The only difference is that human detection is selected in the setup, instead of vehicles. The red rectangle is the intrusion zone in in the above screenshot. You can see when Mike crosses over the intrusion zone, he is detected as a human and an alarm event is triggered.
Watch this video to see how Mike uses the IP-A4BZ and our Viewtron
8ch IP camera NVR to monitor his driveway and front yard. Learn how to setup scheduled person detection recording so that if someone enters your yard at night, you will know about it.
Watch this video to learn how to setup a face recognition capabilities of this camera on a Viewtron NVR. This video demonstrated face recognition and face detection. We also demonstrate how to add faces to the face database on the NVR using video surveillance footage recorded on the NVR. You can also add faces to the database using the mobile app. You can watch additional
face recognition camera videos here. Please also before to check out these installation instructions for face recognition cameras.
The face detection function of Viewtron AI cameras makes it easy to trigger alarms based on a human face appearing within the view of the camera. The above screenshot was captured using a Viewtron IP-A4D dome AI camera connected to a
Viewtron IP camera NVR. When a face is detected, the event is recorded in the NVR's database. Thumbnail images can be displays (like you see above) for easy access to playback the recorded video of the facial detection.
Watch this video to see how how to setup the 4mp IP-A4BZ as a traffic counting camera using a Viewtron NVR. This function works the same with the 4K IP-A8BL.
Here is our latest traffic count camera video. This video demo uses the 4K resolution IP-A8BL camera.
The optional
VT-J302 security camera junction box has pre-threaded screw mount holes specifically for the IP-A8BL camera. There is a bottom and side inlet for cable. When the bottom inlet is used, the inlet plug can be moved to the size inlet.
Intelligent Video Analytics
The IP-A4BL is has built-in software for advanced video analytics. The following Intelligent Video Analytics are supported by this camera.
- Perimeter Protection - Line crossing, region entrance/exiting/intrusion (human/motor vehicle/ non-motor vehicle classification)
- Target Counting - Line crossing human/motor vehicle/non-motor vehicle counting
- Exception Detection - Scene change, video blur and video color cast detection
- Face Detection - Face detection and face capture
- Traffic Counting - Count vehicles as they cross over a line that in configured anywhere in view.
Product Specification
Download the complete
IP-A8BL product specification here.
Complete Security Camera System Quote
Did you know? CCTV Camera Pros can provide a complete surveillance system quote that includes any Viewtron DVR / NVR with cameras, cables, connectors, power supplies, and monitors? We can even mix and match IP cameras and BNC security cameras because Viewtron DVRs are hybrid.
As you have probably already seen on our website, we have 2, 4, 8, and 16 camera surveillance systems in pre-made packages. However, it is not possible for us to package up every combination and quantity of all the different camera models that we carry. So, we can also provide you with a custom quote with as many cameras as you need and a mix of any combination of camera model(s) based on your project requirements.
View Your Security Cameras Remotely
The IP-A4BL works great with
Viewtron IP camera NVRs with PoE. Viewtron NVRs are fully integrated with the AI software built into Viewtron AI security cameras. Viewtron NVRs are available in 8ch, 16ch, 32ch, and 64ch models. All have built-in power over Ethernet exceot for the 64 channel model. The remote camera viewing apps are able to connect directly to Viewtron IP cameras and also to DVRs / NVRs.
PoE for IP Camera
This IP camera is PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) compliant which allows the installer to run a single CAT-5e network cable to provide both power and data connectivity to the camera. CAT6 cable can also be used. CCTV Camera Pros supplies the following PoE injectors and PoE network switches which are compatible with this camera.
Please refer to these diagrams, to learn more about
how to wire IP cameras using a PoE injectors or a PoE switch.
This IP camera is NDAA compliant. That means that it is not manufactured by any of the manufacturers on the NDAA (the National Defense Authorization Act) list of banned manufacturers. This security camera does not use any materials from banned manufacturers either. This camera may safely be purchased for government use. You can download
CCTV Camera Pros NDAA letter of guarantee here. You can find all of our NDAA approved cameras here
CCTV Camera Pros is proud to have an
A+ rating at the Better Business Bureau and an average of 5 star reviews at Reseller Ratings. We were able to achieve this through the outstanding technical support and customer service that our team provides to our customers.
CCTV Camera Pros is proud to be a US Veteran Owned small business. Our co-founder, Mike Haldas, served in the United States Marine Corps 1993-1997.
PoE for IP Camera
This IP camera is PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) compliant which allows the installer to run a single CAT-5e network cable to provide both power and data connectivity to the camera. CAT6 cable can also be used. CCTV Camera Pros supplies the following PoE injectors and PoE network switches which are compatible with this camera.
Please refer to these diagrams, to learn more about
how to wire IP cameras using a PoE injectors or a PoE switch.
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