Product SKU: SPD-152
Product Overview
Designed for control rooms and monitoring stations that need to decode and display large volumes of IP camera streams, the Hanwha Wisenet SPD-152 is a 64-channel network video decoder built around embedded Linux for stable, continuous operation. It accepts streams from ONVIF, SUNAPI, and RTSP-compatible cameras, converting them into H.265, H.264, or MJPEG output across dual HDMI, VGA, and CVBS display ports. With a maximum decode throughput of 8MP at 60fps and support for up to 20 display layouts and sequence modes, the SPD-152 gives operators flexible, organised visibility across large camera deployments. Clone and expand mode across HDMI UHD and HDMI FHD outputs makes it practical for multi-monitor wall setups. Powered by PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or 12V DC, it suits both permanent rack environments and deployments where power flexibility matters. Configuration export and import simplifies deployment across multiple sites or recovery after a unit swap.
Key Capabilities
64-Channel Decoding
Simultaneously decodes and displays video from up to 64 cameras across HDMI and VGA outputs, making it practical for large monitoring stations without needing multiple decoder units stacked in a rack.
High-Resolution Decode Performance
Supports decoding at up to 8MP resolution at 60fps, with 150Mbps network throughput, ensuring smooth, detailed playback from high-resolution cameras without dropped frames or bottlenecks at the display layer.
Multi-Output Display Flexibility
Features dual HDMI, VGA, and CVBS outputs with clone and expand mode support across HDMI UHD and HDMI FHD, enabling multi-monitor video wall configurations or dual-screen operator setups without additional adapters.
Broad Camera Protocol Support
Compatible with ONVIF, SUNAPI, and RTSP camera streams, meaning the SPD-152 integrates into mixed-brand installations alongside Hanwha cameras or third-party IP cameras, reducing system redesign costs during upgrades.
Flexible Layout and Sequence Management
Up to 20 configurable display layouts and sequence modes allow operators to define exactly which cameras appear on screen at any time, supporting shift-based monitoring workflows and zone-specific display configurations.
Dual Power Input
Accepts both PoE (IEEE 802.3af) and 12V DC power, giving installers flexibility to power the unit from a network switch or a local power supply, reducing cabling constraints in tight rack or desk installations.
Best For
- Control Room Video Walls: Clone and expand mode across dual HDMI outputs allows a single SPD-152 to drive multi-monitor display walls, displaying decoded streams from up to 64 cameras across a bank of screens.
- Mixed-Brand IP Installations: ONVIF and RTSP support means the SPD-152 can decode streams from cameras of different manufacturers, suiting sites that have grown through staged upgrades with different camera brands.
- Sites Requiring High-Resolution Display: With 8MP decode capability at 60fps, this decoder suits monitoring stations where operators need to view detail from high-resolution cameras without resolution downscaling at the display stage.
- Multi-Site Deployments: Configuration export and import functionality makes it straightforward to replicate display layouts and camera assignments across multiple SPD-152 units at different locations, reducing per-site setup time.
Why Choose the Hanwha Wisenet SPD-152
The SPD-152 addresses a specific gap in large-scale IP surveillance deployments: the need to decode, organise, and display up to 64 camera streams on a dedicated display device without routing everything through a recorder interface. Its 150Mbps network throughput handles the data load of simultaneous high-resolution streams, while the dual HDMI outputs with clone and expand mode give system designers genuine multi-monitor flexibility. Codec support for H.265, H.264, and MJPEG means it works with current and legacy camera hardware, reducing forced camera replacements during system upgrades. The embedded Linux platform provides a stable, purpose-built operating environment without the overhead of a general-purpose PC. For integrators and end users sourcing professional AV and surveillance display infrastructure, the SPD-152 is available at Security Wholesalers as part of the Hanwha Wisenet accessory range.
Buyer Decision Tips
Display Output Planning: The SPD-152 has dual HDMI plus VGA and CVBS outputs, but clone mode mirrors the same content across both HDMI outputs, while expand mode extends the 64-channel view across 2 screens. Plan your monitoring station layout before installation to decide which mode suits your operators. If you need independent content on more than 2 screens, consider whether a second decoder unit or a video wall controller is appropriate for your display count.
PoE Power Budget: When powering the SPD-152 via PoE, note that it draws up to 12.95W under IEEE 802.3af. Confirm that the switch port supplying the decoder has sufficient PoE budget, particularly on switches where multiple cameras and devices share a limited total PoE wattage pool. Using 12V DC power from a local adapter removes any PoE budget concern if your switch is already heavily loaded.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
Hanwha Wisenet SPD-152 |
| Decoder Channels |
64 channels (HDMI and VGA) |
| Maximum Decode Resolution |
8MP at 60fps |
| High Framerate Mode |
2MP at 360fps |
| Network Throughput |
150Mbps |
| Supported Codecs |
H.265, H.264, MJPEG |
| Display Outputs |
Dual HDMI, VGA, CVBS |
| HDMI Output Modes |
Clone and expand (HDMI UHD, HDMI FHD) |
| Camera Protocol Support |
ONVIF, SUNAPI, RTSP |
| Display Layouts |
Up to 20 layouts and sequence modes |
| Management Interface |
Local UI |
| Configuration |
Export and import supported |
| Power Input |
PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or 12V DC |
| Maximum Power Consumption |
11W (12V DC), 12.95W (PoE) |
| Operating System |
Embedded Linux |
| Mount Options |
Monitor, back, and pole mount |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
140 x 29.5 x 115.4mm |
| Housing |
Black, metal and plastic |
Ideal Use Cases
Security Control Rooms
With 64-channel decode capability and up to 20 configurable layouts, the SPD-152 gives control room operators the ability to organise camera views by zone, shift, or threat level across one or more monitor screens.
Video Wall Installations
Clone and expand mode across dual HDMI outputs makes the SPD-152 suited to video wall setups in lobbies, operations centres, or transport hubs, where the decoded output needs to span multiple display panels simultaneously.
Large Commercial Premises
Shopping centres, hospitals, university campuses, and logistics facilities with high camera counts benefit from the SPD-152 consolidating streams from up to 64 cameras into a manageable, structured display without adding complexity to the NVR layer.
Mixed-Brand IP Camera Environments
ONVIF and RTSP support allows the SPD-152 to decode streams from cameras across different manufacturers, making it a practical display layer solution during phased upgrade projects where not all cameras are replaced at the same time.
Multi-Site Rollouts
Configuration export and import functionality allows integrators to configure one SPD-152 unit and replicate the layout, sequence, and camera assignment settings across additional units at other sites, reducing repetitive setup work across large deployments.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need to decode and display up to 64 IP camera streams on dedicated monitors independently of your recording infrastructure, particularly where operators need organised layout management and multi-monitor output from a compact, purpose-built device.
- Choose a different model if: Your camera count is below 16 channels and a full 64-channel decoder represents significant over-provisioning for your site. A lower-channel decoder may suit smaller installations with more modest display requirements and a tighter equipment budget.
- Choose a different model if: You require decoding output beyond 2 independent display feeds simultaneously. The SPD-152 supports dual HDMI in clone or expand configuration, so sites needing 3 or more fully independent decoded outputs at the same time would require additional decoder units.
FAQs
- What is a network video decoder and how does the SPD-152 fit into a surveillance system?
A network video decoder receives IP camera streams over a network and outputs them to a display device such as a monitor or video wall, separately from the recording function. The SPD-152 sits between your network switch and your display screens, allowing operators to monitor live footage without tying up recorder resources or relying on a PC-based client application to drive the screens.
- Can the SPD-152 decode cameras from brands other than Hanwha?
Yes. The SPD-152 supports ONVIF and RTSP protocols in addition to Hanwha’s SUNAPI, meaning it can receive and decode streams from any camera that outputs a standard ONVIF or RTSP feed. This makes it compatible with most mainstream IP camera brands used in commercial installations.
- What is the difference between clone mode and expand mode on the HDMI outputs?
In clone mode, both HDMI outputs display identical content, which is useful when the same camera layout needs to appear on 2 screens in different positions in a room. In expand mode, the decoded output is extended across both HDMI outputs, effectively doubling the display area for the 64-channel layout across 2 separate monitors.
- Does the SPD-152 require a PC or server to operate?
No. The SPD-152 runs on an embedded Linux platform and is managed through a local UI, so it operates as a standalone device without needing a connected PC, server, or VMS software licence to decode and display camera streams. This simplifies rack design and reduces software licensing costs.
- What resolution and framerate can the SPD-152 decode?
The SPD-152 decodes at a maximum of 8MP at 60fps. For lower-resolution streams, it supports up to 2MP at 360fps. The 150Mbps network throughput governs the total bandwidth available across all 64 channels, so the actual resolution and framerate per channel will depend on how many cameras are active and their individual stream bitrates.
- Can I mount the SPD-152 on a monitor or in a rack?
The SPD-152 supports monitor mount, back mount, and pole mount installation configurations. Its compact dimensions of 140 x 29.5 x 115.4mm make it suited for attachment directly behind a flat-panel monitor or on a mounting post, keeping cabling tidy in control room environments.
- How does the configuration export and import feature work in practice?
Once a unit is configured with camera assignments, layout preferences, and sequence settings, those settings can be exported and transferred to another SPD-152. This is particularly useful for integrators managing multi-site rollouts using identical decoder configurations, as it eliminates the need to manually configure each unit from scratch. The SPD-152 is supplied through Security Wholesalers as part of the Hanwha Wisenet decoder range.
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