Product Overview
Built for traffic monitoring and enforcement applications, the Hikvision iDS-TCV907-BIR consolidates a 9 MP imaging sensor, a 24 GHz radar module, and a supplement light array into a single all-in-one housing. This approach eliminates the separate radar poles and secondary lighting units that multi-component traffic installations typically require, reducing installation complexity on roadways, intersections, and controlled access points. Featuring a 1-inch CMOS sensor with low-light performance down to 0.001 Lux in colour mode and 0.0005 Lux with IR, it captures plate detail and driver behaviour in challenging lighting conditions including dawn, dusk, and night. It also integrates licence plate recognition, vehicle attribute analysis, and active violation detection covering lane discipline, wrong-way driving, seatbelt use, and mobile phone detection. This makes it suited to traffic management authorities, tolling operators, and security integrators deploying enforcement or monitoring infrastructure at fixed roadway positions.
Key Capabilities
9 MP 1-Inch CMOS Imaging
The large-format 1-inch CMOS sensor delivers 9 MP resolution with a wide dynamic range, capturing sharp licence plate characters and vehicle detail across a full lane width without compression artefacts that reduce plate readability at enforcement-grade zoom levels.
Built-In 24 GHz Radar Speed Detection
The integrated 24 GHz radar measures vehicle speed without requiring a separate ground loop or external radar unit, allowing single-point installation at a roadside pole. Speed data is captured alongside each vehicle image for enforcement documentation or analytics reporting.
Licence Plate Recognition (LPR)
On-board licence plate recognition processes plate characters in real time, supporting vehicle identification at entry points, intersections, and monitoring corridors. No-plate vehicle capture handles cases where a plate is absent or obscured, maintaining event logging continuity.
Vehicle Attribute Recognition
Beyond the plate, the camera classifies vehicle type, body colour, manufacturer, and licence plate colour. These attributes support downstream database matching, statistical reporting, and post-event search without requiring manual review of raw footage.
Violation Behaviour Detection
The iDS-TCV907-BIR detects lane-line violations, illegal lane changes, wrong-way driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, and mobile phone use while driving, generating timestamped event records suitable for infringement evidence packages or real-time operator alerts.
Low-Light Supplement Lighting
The integrated supplement light supports colour imaging down to 0.001 Lux and IR-assisted capture down to 0.0005 Lux, maintaining clear plate and driver detail at night or in poorly lit underpasses without the exposure wash-out common in high-speed flash systems.
Best For
- Fixed Traffic Enforcement Points: The combined radar, LPR, and violation detection in a single housing suits speed enforcement or lane discipline monitoring at a fixed roadside position where a compact installation footprint is required.
- Controlled Access and Gated Facilities: Licence plate recognition and vehicle attribute classification support automated access control logging at industrial precincts, port facilities, or secure parking structures where vehicle identity records are required.
- Intersection Monitoring: Wrong-way driving detection and illegal lane change alerts make this unit useful at complex intersections where human operators cannot continuously review live feeds, triggering automated event capture instead.
- Traffic Analytics Deployments: Vehicle type, colour, and manufacturer recognition enables traffic composition data collection for planning authorities or transport operators without requiring additional analytics processing hardware at the site.
Why Choose the iDS-TCV907-BIR
The iDS-TCV907-BIR separates itself from standard IP cameras by combining radar-based speed measurement, on-board LPR, vehicle attribute analysis, and active violation detection in a single bracket-mounted unit. A comparable multi-component installation would require a separate radar transmitter, a dedicated LPR processing appliance, and an independent camera, multiplying cabling, commissioning time, and pole mounting requirements. The 9 MP 1-inch CMOS sensor provides the resolution margin necessary for plate character accuracy at traffic speeds, while the low-light performance ensures nighttime captures remain enforcement-usable without external strobes. Side mounting support simplifies positioning at roadside poles without specialist brackets. Available at Security Wholesalers with a confirmed lead time that reflects manufacturing to order, the iDS-TCV907-BIR is specified for integrators and authorities requiring a consolidated, enforcement-grade traffic camera rather than a general-purpose outdoor unit.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lead Time Planning: The iDS-TCV907-BIR is manufactured to order and carries a 6 to 8 week lead time. For project-based deployments, procurement should be initiated well ahead of the site installation schedule to avoid delays. Confirm the exact lead time at point of order if your project timeline is fixed.
Application Scope: The LPR, radar, and violation detection functions in this camera are designed for traffic lane monitoring rather than general security perimeter coverage. If the primary requirement is intruder detection or general outdoor surveillance rather than vehicle analysis, a standard 4K bullet or turret camera will be a more cost-appropriate specification.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
Hikvision iDS-TCV907-BIR |
| Resolution |
9 MP |
| Image Sensor |
1-inch CMOS |
| Minimum Illumination (Colour) |
0.001 Lux @ F1.4, AGC ON |
| Minimum Illumination (IR) |
0.0005 Lux |
| Supplement Light |
Integrated (included in all-in-one housing) |
| Radar Module |
Built-in 24 GHz radar |
| Speed Detection |
Supported via built-in radar |
| Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) |
Supported |
| No-Plate Vehicle Capture |
Supported |
| Vehicle Attribute Recognition |
Vehicle type, colour, manufacturer, licence plate colour |
| Violation Detection |
Lane-line violation, illegal lane change, wrong-way driving, seatbelt detection, mobile phone detection |
| Mounting |
Side mounting supported |
| Housing |
All-in-one (camera, radar, and supplement light integrated) |
| Lead Time |
6 to 8 weeks (includes manufacturing) |
Ideal Use Cases
Speed Enforcement Zones
The built-in 24 GHz radar measures vehicle speed and associates it with the 9 MP plate capture, providing a correlated speed-and-image record at fixed enforcement points without secondary loop detectors or external radar units.
Intersection Violation Monitoring
Wrong-way driving detection and illegal lane change alerts allow automated event capture at complex intersections, generating timestamped records for review or infringement processing without continuous operator attention.
Port and Industrial Gate Access
LPR combined with vehicle type and manufacturer recognition supports automated access logging at industrial precinct entries and port facilities, enabling post-event auditing against vehicle whitelists without manual plate transcription.
Tunnel and Underpass Monitoring
Low-light performance down to 0.0005 Lux with IR supplement lighting maintains capture quality in tunnels and underpasses where ambient lighting is insufficient for standard traffic cameras without integrated illumination.
Traffic Composition Studies
Vehicle type and colour classification enables traffic composition data collection for infrastructure planning or transport research projects, producing structured attribute records rather than raw video requiring manual analysis.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your application requires a single-housing unit combining 9 MP ANPR, radar speed detection, vehicle attribute recognition, and violation behaviour detection at a fixed roadway or controlled access point.
- Choose a different model if: Your requirement is general outdoor perimeter surveillance, intruder detection, or retail monitoring rather than traffic enforcement or vehicle analytics. A standard high-resolution bullet or turret camera will deliver the same imaging at a significantly lower cost and without the 6 to 8 week manufacturing lead time.
- Choose a different model if: You need a PTZ or multi-lane panoramic overview rather than a fixed single-lane enforcement capture. A motorised zoom or multi-sensor camera may better suit wide-area traffic monitoring where lane-specific enforcement is not the primary goal.
FAQs
- What does the all-in-one design of the iDS-TCV907-BIR mean for installation?
The camera, 24 GHz radar module, and supplement light are all housed in a single unit. This means a single cable run and one mounting bracket at the roadside pole rather than separate mounting points for a camera, a radar unit, and an external strobe. Side mounting support is included to simplify alignment on standard pole arms.
- How does the built-in radar speed detection work?
The 24 GHz radar continuously measures the speed of approaching vehicles. When a vehicle is detected, its speed reading is paired with the 9 MP image capture, producing a correlated speed-and-plate record. This eliminates the need for ground induction loops or separate external radar transmitters that would otherwise require road surface works to install.
- What violation types can the iDS-TCV907-BIR detect?
Confirmed violation detection includes driving on a lane line, illegal lane changes, wrong-way driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, and mobile phone use while driving. Each violation event generates a timestamped image capture that can be used for enforcement documentation or operator alert workflows.
- Can the camera recognise vehicles without a visible licence plate?
Yes. No-plate vehicle capture is supported, meaning the camera will still log a vehicle event and attribute data such as vehicle type and colour even if no licence plate is detected in the frame. This maintains event record continuity where plates are missing, obscured, or otherwise unreadable.
- What vehicle attributes does the camera classify beyond the licence plate?
The iDS-TCV907-BIR classifies vehicle type, body colour, manufacturer, and licence plate colour. These structured attributes can be used for database matching, statistical fleet analysis, or post-event search filtering without requiring manual review of recorded footage.
- How does the camera perform at night or in low-light conditions?
The integrated supplement light supports colour imaging down to 0.001 Lux at F1.4 with AGC on, and IR-assisted capture down to 0.0005 Lux. This allows plate-legible and attribute-usable captures at night or in poorly lit environments such as tunnels and underpasses without requiring external lighting infrastructure.
- What is the lead time for the iDS-TCV907-BIR and why?
The iDS-TCV907-BIR carries a 6 to 8 week lead time because it is manufactured to order rather than held as stocked inventory. This reflects the specialised nature of the unit. Project procurement should account for this timeline. The iDS-TCV907-BIR is part of the Security Wholesalers range, and lead time should be confirmed at point of order if your project schedule is fixed.
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