Product SKU: IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0
Product Overview
The Uniview IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 is a 5MP Prime I Series panoramic fisheye network camera designed for extremely wide scene coverage from a single compact camera position. Its 1.4 mm fixed fisheye lens provides a 180° horizontal, vertical and diagonal field of view, while supported software viewing modes can present 360° panoramic and virtual PTZ layouts when installed in suitable ceiling or table-mounted configurations. The camera records up to 2592 × 1944 at 30 fps and combines 120 dB true WDR, Smart IR illumination up to 10 metres and a built-in dual microphone for useful image and audio coverage. IP66 weather protection and IK10 vandal resistance allow indoor or exposed outdoor installation, while PoE, microSD storage up to 512 GB, alarm I/O and audio I/O give installers flexible options for standalone or integrated surveillance systems.
Key Capabilities
Wide Fisheye Scene Coverage
The 1.4 mm fisheye lens is designed to observe a very broad area from one mounting point. This is useful where conventional cameras would otherwise require several separate viewing directions, particularly in open rooms, entrances, retail areas and centrally positioned ceiling installations.
Flexible Panoramic Viewing Modes
Supported software decoding can display fisheye, 180° panorama and 360° panorama layouts, along with multiple virtual PTZ windows depending on the mounting position. This helps operators inspect different parts of the same panoramic image without physically moving the camera.
5MP Detail with 120 dB WDR
The 5MP sensor records up to 2592 × 1944 at 30 fps. True 120 dB WDR helps retain useful detail where bright and dark areas appear in the same scene, such as entrances, windows, reception areas and covered outdoor transitions.
Built-In Dual Microphone
Two built-in microphones provide integrated audio capture without requiring a separate microphone for basic listening applications. Audio input and output connections are also provided, and the camera supports two-way audio when an appropriate external output device is added.
Smart IR Night Coverage
Smart IR provides infrared illumination up to 10 metres for short-range night monitoring around the camera. This suits the fisheye design, which prioritises broad nearby coverage rather than long-range identification across large perimeters.
Outdoor and Vandal-Resistant Design
IP66 protection and IK10 vandal resistance make the IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 suitable for exposed locations where weather and physical impact are important considerations. Its specified operating temperature range of -30°C to 60°C also supports varied installation environments.
Best For
- Retail and shop floors: Broad fisheye coverage can observe a large surrounding area from a centrally positioned camera.
- Reception and lobby areas: Wide viewing coverage and 120 dB WDR are useful where entrances, windows and internal areas appear in the same scene.
- Warehouses and open work areas: A single fisheye viewpoint can provide general awareness across a broad nearby space where long-range identification is not the main requirement.
- Covered and exposed outdoor areas: IP66 weather protection and IK10 vandal resistance suit entrances, sheltered external spaces and other locations requiring a durable camera body.
- Sites needing integrated audio: Built-in dual microphones allow the camera to capture sound without adding a separate microphone for basic audio monitoring.
Why Choose the IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0
The IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 is most useful when the priority is broad situational awareness rather than a narrow view of one doorway or distant target. Its 1.4 mm fisheye lens can cover a much wider surrounding scene than a conventional fixed camera, while software viewing modes allow the recorded image to be presented as panoramic and virtual PTZ layouts. The addition of 5MP resolution, 120 dB WDR, dual microphones, Smart IR, PoE, edge storage, IP66 protection and IK10 vandal resistance makes it suitable for more demanding installations than a basic indoor fisheye. Available through Security Wholesalers, this model is particularly relevant where installers want wide-area coverage from fewer physical camera positions while retaining audio, local storage and network integration options.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: A fisheye camera should not be chosen purely because it covers a wide area. The 1.4 mm lens prioritises panoramic scene awareness over distant identification. The specified DORI identification distance is 3.2 metres, so use a conventional narrower-lens camera as well if detailed identification is required at greater distances.
Buyer Tip: Plan the mounting position around the viewing format you want. Ceiling and table mounting support 360° panorama software viewing modes, while wall mounting uses 180° panoramic layouts. The camera does not specify hardware dewarping, so compatible viewing software or a management platform is important when panoramic display modes are required.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
5MP maximum resolution of 2592 × 1944 at up to 30 fps. |
| Camera Type |
Fixed panoramic fisheye network camera. |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor. |
| Lens |
1.4 mm fixed lens with F2.0 aperture. |
| Field of View |
180° horizontal, 180° vertical and 180° diagonal. |
| Panoramic Display |
Supports fisheye, 180° panorama, 360° panorama and multiple virtual PTZ software viewing modes depending on mounting position. |
| DORI Distance |
Detect 31.5 m, observe 12.6 m, recognise 6.3 m and identify 3.2 m. |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour 0.01 Lux at F2.0 with AGC on; 0 Lux with IR. |
| Night Vision |
Smart IR illumination up to 10 m using 850 nm infrared light. |
| WDR |
120 dB true WDR. |
| Image Processing |
2D/3D DNR, BLC, digital defog, ROI and privacy masking. |
| Video Compression |
Ultra 265, H.265, H.264 and MJPEG. |
| Video Streams |
Triple-stream video support with bitrates from 128 Kbps to 16 Mbps. |
| Audio |
Built-in dual microphone, 1 audio input and 1 audio output; two-way audio supported with suitable external output equipment. |
| Detection Functions |
Motion detection, tampering alarm and audio detection. |
| Statistical Analysis |
Heat-map functionality when working with a compatible management platform. |
| Edge Storage |
MicroSD storage up to 512 GB, plus ANR and NAS using NFS. |
| Network Integration |
10/100 Mbps Ethernet with API, SDK and ONVIF Profile S, G, T and M support. |
| Power |
12 VDC ±25% or IEEE 802.3af PoE; maximum consumption 8.5 W. |
| Protection & Size |
IP66, IK10, -30°C to 60°C operation; Ø125 mm × 43.7 mm and approximately 0.36 kg. |
Ideal Use Cases
Retail Floors
Mount centrally to observe a broad surrounding sales area where overall activity and movement are more important than a narrow long-distance view.
Reception Areas
Wide coverage can capture entrances, waiting areas and nearby internal zones from one camera position, while WDR helps with contrasting entrance light.
Warehouses
Useful for general awareness across open internal zones where installers want fewer blind directions around a centrally positioned camera.
Covered Outdoor Entrances
IP66 and IK10 protection make the camera suitable where wide coverage is required around externally exposed entry and access areas.
Open Commercial Areas
The fisheye format can provide broad situational awareness across shared spaces where a conventional camera would only show one direction.
Audio-Aware Monitoring
Built-in dual microphones and audio detection provide an additional source of event information where sound capture is useful alongside the panoramic image.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a very wide fisheye view, 5MP recording, integrated dual microphones, short-range IR and durable IP66/IK10 construction from one fixed camera.
- Choose a conventional fixed camera if: Your main objective is clearer identification at longer distances rather than panoramic coverage around the camera.
- Plan the viewing software: 360° and multi-PTZ layouts are provided through supported software decoding modes, so confirm how the fisheye stream will be displayed in your recorder or management environment.
FAQs
- Is the Uniview IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 suitable for outdoor installation?
Yes. The IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 is rated IP66 for weather protection and IK10 for vandal resistance, with an operating range of -30°C to 60°C. That makes it suitable for exposed outdoor positions as well as indoor applications. The installation still needs to be planned around the fisheye viewing pattern, because this camera is designed for very wide scene coverage rather than long-distance identification.
- Does the IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 provide a full 360-degree view?
The IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 uses a 1.4 mm fisheye lens with a specified 180° horizontal, vertical and diagonal field of view. When ceiling or table mounted, supported software decoding modes include 360° panoramic views and combinations of panorama and virtual PTZ windows. The camera itself does not list hardware dewarping, so the final display format depends on the viewing software or compatible management platform.
- How far does the night vision reach on the IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0?
The IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 uses Smart IR with a specified infrared illumination distance of up to 10 metres. This is suited to short-range panoramic coverage around the camera rather than long-range perimeter surveillance. The camera can produce images at 0 Lux with IR active, while its colour minimum illumination is specified at 0.01 Lux at F2.0 with AGC enabled.
- Does the IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 have built-in audio?
Yes. The IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 has a built-in dual microphone and also provides one audio input and one audio output. The camera supports two-way audio, but it does not include a built-in speaker, so an external audio output device is required when speaker output is needed. Audio detection is also listed among the camera’s basic event functions.
- Can the IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 record to a microSD card?
Yes. The current IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 specification supports microSD edge storage up to 512 GB. It also supports ANR and NAS using NFS for network storage. The appropriate storage method depends on whether the camera is being used as a standalone edge-recording device or as part of a larger NVR or management-platform installation.
- What is the 1.4 mm lens best suited to?
The fixed 1.4 mm lens is designed for extremely wide fisheye coverage rather than a narrow, long-distance view. This makes the IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 useful where one camera needs to observe a broad surrounding area from a central position. Its DORI figures are 31.5 m detection, 12.6 m observation, 6.3 m recognition and 3.2 m identification, which helps set realistic expectations for detail.
- Does the IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 support PoE?
Yes. The IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 supports IEEE 802.3af PoE as well as 12 VDC power, with maximum power consumption specified at 8.5 W. PoE can simplify installation by carrying network data and power over the same Ethernet cable. When selecting the camera through Security Wholesalers, confirm that the chosen switch, injector or NVR PoE port supports the required IEEE 802.3af power standard.
- What smart functions are available on the IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0?
The IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 supports heat-map statistical analysis when used with a compatible management platform, along with motion detection, tampering alarm and audio detection. It also supports privacy masking, ROI, BLC, digital defog and 2D/3D digital noise reduction. It is not specified with human or vehicle classification, so buyers needing those analytics should select a model that explicitly supports them.
Additional Information
UNV IPC815SB-ADF14K-I0 5MP Panoramic Fixed Fisheye Camera Datasheet
