Product SKU: PNM-C9022RV
Product Overview
Wide-area monitoring across a large outdoor site often means running more cables, mounting more brackets, and commissioning more devices than the job actually warrants. The Hanwha Vision PNM-C9022RV addresses that directly by combining 2 independent 8MP 4K sensors into a single multi-directional housing, allowing installers to cover multiple angles from one mounting point. Featuring AI-powered analytics that detect and classify people, vehicles, and objects, the PNM-C9022RV delivers smarter event handling alongside broad situational awareness. Built with integrated infrared illumination for dependable low-light capture and a rugged construction suited to demanding outdoor environments, this camera is designed for campus perimeters, open commercial spaces, industrial yards, and any site where reducing camera count without sacrificing detail is a practical priority. It supports ceiling and wall mounting to suit a range of site layouts.
Key Capabilities
Dual 8MP 4K Sensors
2 fully independent 8 megapixel sensors each capture at 3840 x 2160 resolution, giving installers high-detail simultaneous coverage across multiple directions from a single mounting point without splitting image quality between views.
Multi-Directional Field of View
The 2-sensor arrangement allows each sensor to be oriented independently, reducing blind spots across wide outdoor areas, building corners, or open courtyards without requiring multiple separate camera installations.
AI Object Detection and Classification
Built-in AI analytics identify and classify people, vehicles, and objects within the scene. This improves the relevance of triggered events and reduces the volume of notifications caused by non-significant motion such as foliage or lighting changes.
Infrared Night Vision
Integrated IR illumination supports continuous monitoring in low-light and night-time conditions across both sensor views, maintaining scene detail when ambient lighting is insufficient.
Wide Dynamic Range
WDR processing balances bright and shadowed areas within the same frame, preserving usable detail in high-contrast conditions such as building entrances with strong backlighting or mixed indoor-outdoor exposure.
Rugged Outdoor Construction
The PNM-C9022RV is built to handle demanding outdoor environments, with weather and impact resistance suited to continuous deployment at exposed sites including industrial yards, commercial perimeters, and open campuses.
Best For
- High-Detail Multi-Directional Coverage: Dual 8MP sensors allow each view to capture at full 4K resolution, making this suitable for sites that require both broad coverage and the ability to extract detail from recorded footage.
- Reducing Camera Count on Complex Sites: Orienting 2 sensors independently from one mounting point helps cover wide outdoor areas or building corners with fewer devices, reducing cabling runs and installation time.
- AI-Assisted Event Management: The built-in analytics classify people and vehicles, making the PNM-C9022RV well suited to monitored sites where operators need to prioritise genuine security events rather than sift through volume alerts.
- 24-Hour Outdoor Monitoring: Combined IR illumination and rugged housing support continuous operation in night-time and weather-exposed conditions without requiring supplementary lighting.
Why Choose the PNM-C9022RV
The PNM-C9022RV stands apart from standard single-sensor outdoor cameras by pairing 2 fully independent 8MP 4K sensors in one unit, so each direction of coverage is captured at full resolution rather than dividing a single sensor across a wide angle and accepting reduced detail. A basic wide-angle camera stretches one sensor to approximate panoramic coverage. The PNM-C9022RV assigns a dedicated sensor to each view, preserving image quality in both directions simultaneously. Built-in AI analytics further reduce reliance on human review by classifying objects before triggering events, which matters on high-traffic sites where volume alerts quickly become unmanageable. With integrated IR for night coverage and a rugged housing designed for sustained outdoor deployment, this is a practical choice for installers working on campuses, commercial perimeters, and industrial facilities where coverage efficiency and image integrity both matter. Available at Security Wholesalers as part of the Hanwha Vision outdoor camera range.
Buyer Decision Tips
Mounting Position and Sensor Orientation: The coverage quality of the PNM-C9022RV depends directly on where it is mounted and how each sensor is directed. A corner position on a building exterior typically allows the 2 sensors to address 2 distinct approach paths with minimal overlap. A ceiling-mount in an open outdoor area can orient each sensor to cover opposing directions across a shared space. Plan the mounting point before installation to confirm the sensors can be aimed at the specific zones requiring coverage rather than assuming the camera will address all directions from any location.
AI Analytics and VMS Integration: The built-in AI object detection generates classification-based metadata alongside video. To make practical use of detection events for people and vehicles, confirm that the video management software or NVR used on the project supports Hanwha Vision metadata and event types. Some generic VMS platforms may receive video but not parse AI-generated event data without a compatible integration or plugin, which would limit the analytics to on-camera processing only.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
Hanwha Vision PNM-C9022RV |
| Sensor Count |
2 independent sensors |
| Resolution Per Sensor |
8MP 4K (3840 x 2160) |
| Camera Type |
Multi-directional network camera |
| AI Analytics |
Object detection and classification (people, vehicles, objects) |
| Night Vision |
Integrated infrared (IR) illumination |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
Supported |
| Coverage Design |
Multi-directional, dual-view simultaneous capture |
| Outdoor Rating |
Weather and impact resistant construction |
| Mounting Options |
Ceiling mount, wall mount |
| Network Interface |
IP network camera |
| Suitable Environment |
Outdoor, professional security applications |
Ideal Use Cases
Campus and Education Sites
The dual-sensor design covers walkways, courtyard intersections, and building approach paths simultaneously from a single mounting point, helping reduce the number of devices needed to monitor large open campus areas.
Commercial Building Perimeters
Mounted at building corners or roofline positions, each sensor can be directed along a separate facade or approach, providing 4K detail along both directions without requiring 2 separate camera installations at the same corner.
Industrial Yards and Facility Perimeters
The rugged outdoor construction and IR night vision allow the PNM-C9022RV to operate continuously in exposed industrial environments, covering yard access points and perimeter lines around equipment storage or loading areas.
Public Spaces and Plazas
AI-assisted classification of people and vehicles makes this camera practical for monitored public areas where distinguishing between significant and non-significant motion activity reduces the operational load on security personnel.
Car Parks and Open Traffic Areas
The vehicle classification capability within the AI analytics makes the PNM-C9022RV useful for monitoring vehicle movement in open car parks or access roads, with each sensor covering a distinct traffic lane or entry zone.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires simultaneous high-resolution coverage in more than 1 direction from a single mounting point, and you want AI classification of people and vehicles built into the camera itself rather than relying on a separate analytics server.
- Choose a different model if: Your site requires optical zoom or remote pan and tilt control to follow moving subjects. The PNM-C9022RV captures fixed multi-directional views from stationary sensors and does not include motorised zoom or PTZ movement. For sites that need dynamic tracking or variable zoom reach, a PTZ camera would be more appropriate.
- Choose a different model if: You need coverage across more than 2 independent directions from a single unit. For sites requiring 3 or 4 directional views from one mounting position, a multi-sensor camera with a higher sensor count would provide more comprehensive coverage without additional mounting points.
FAQs
- Does each sensor on the PNM-C9022RV capture at full 8MP 4K resolution independently?
Yes. Each of the 2 sensors operates independently at 8MP 4K (3840 x 2160), so both views are captured at full resolution simultaneously. This is different from a single-sensor wide-angle camera that spreads one sensor across a wide field of view at reduced effective detail per direction.
- Can the sensors be pointed in different directions, or are they fixed at set angles?
The PNM-C9022RV is a multi-directional camera designed to allow each sensor to be oriented toward different areas of a scene. Mounting position and sensor orientation should be planned during installation to ensure each sensor addresses the specific zones requiring coverage. Consult the datasheet for confirmed tilt and rotation ranges.
- What does the AI analytics detect and classify on this camera?
The built-in AI analytics on the PNM-C9022RV detect and classify people, vehicles, and objects within the monitored scene. This classification data helps filter out motion events that do not involve relevant subjects, making alert management more practical on busy sites.
- Is the PNM-C9022RV rated for permanent outdoor installation?
The camera is built with weather and impact resistance suited to outdoor deployment, including exposure to the elements in industrial and commercial environments. For confirmed IP and IK ratings applicable to your specific site conditions, refer to the official Hanwha Vision datasheet linked in the Additional Information section.
- Does the camera produce a single combined panoramic image or 2 separate video streams?
The PNM-C9022RV generates separate video streams from each of its 2 sensors. This means each view is handled independently by the connected NVR or VMS, allowing operators to review or configure each direction separately rather than working with a single stitched panoramic output.
- What NVR or VMS is required to handle both sensors from a single unit?
Because each sensor produces its own video stream, the recorder or video management system needs to allocate a separate channel to each sensor. A 2-channel allocation per PNM-C9022RV unit should be planned when sizing the NVR or VMS for the project. Confirm compatibility with Hanwha Vision Wisenet recorders or a VMS that supports Hanwha ONVIF integration. Security Wholesalers can assist with compatible recorder selection for multi-sensor deployments.
- Does the PNM-C9022RV include audio input or output capabilities?
Audio capability is not confirmed in the available product data for the PNM-C9022RV. Refer to the Hanwha Vision datasheet for confirmed audio specifications before specifying this camera on projects where audio monitoring or communication is required.
Additional Information
