Product SKU: DH-PTZ1A225U-IRA-N
Product Overview
Wide-area monitoring across large outdoor spaces demands a camera that can pan, tilt, zoom, and track subjects without operator intervention. The PTZ1A225U-IRA-N is a 2MP full-metal PTZ camera built around a 4.8-120mm motorised lens delivering 25x optical zoom, making it suited to monitoring expansive sites such as car parks, industrial yards, school grounds, and commercial perimeters. Featuring a 1/2.8-inch STARVIS CMOS sensor with Starlight technology, it maintains usable 1080P imagery in low-light conditions without switching to full infrared. Equipped with IR illumination reaching 150 metres, IVS intelligent video analytics, and auto-tracking capability, it actively follows subjects across its coverage zone. Built to IP67 and IK10 standards, it handles outdoor weather and physical impact, while HI-PoE support simplifies installation by carrying both power and data over a single cable. A maximum 256GB SD card slot provides onboard backup storage. Please note this model carries a lead time of 6-8 weeks.
Key Capabilities
25x Optical Zoom
A 4.8-120mm motorised lens provides 25x optical zoom, allowing operators to shift between wide-area scene overview and tight subject detail across the same camera. This range makes a single PTZ unit effective across distances that would otherwise require multiple fixed cameras.
Starlight Low-Light Imaging
The 1/2.8-inch STARVIS CMOS sensor combined with Starlight technology retains colour detail at very low ambient light levels, reducing reliance on IR-only imaging at night. This is particularly useful for outdoor sites with partial lighting such as car parks and perimeter pathways.
150-Metre IR Range
Infrared illumination extends to 150 metres, ensuring long-distance subjects remain visible in complete darkness. For large outdoor installations such as industrial yards or open perimeters, this range reduces the number of supplementary lighting points required.
Auto-Tracking and IVS
Built-in auto-tracking allows the PTZ to follow a moving subject across its field of view without manual joystick input. Intelligent Video Surveillance analytics add rule-based detection such as line crossing and intrusion, enabling the camera to trigger alarms or recordings based on defined behaviour.
IP67 and IK10 Protection
Full IP67 dust and water ingress protection combined with IK10 impact resistance makes this unit suitable for exposed outdoor mounting positions, including locations prone to weather extremes or accidental impact from vehicles, machinery, or public access.
HI-PoE with Onboard SD Storage
HI-PoE support delivers both power and network data over a single Cat cable run, reducing conduit requirements and installation time. The built-in SD card slot accepts up to 256GB for local recording, providing a backup layer if network connectivity is interrupted.
Best For
- Large Car Parks and Forecourts: The 25x optical zoom and auto-tracking allow a single unit to monitor vehicle movement, follow a subject of interest, and capture number plate-level detail at distance without additional fixed cameras.
- Industrial and Warehouse Perimeters: The 150-metre IR range, IK10 housing, and IVS line-crossing detection make this camera well matched to large, partially lit perimeter sites where intrusion detection and evidence-quality zoom are both required.
- School Grounds and Sporting Facilities: Auto-tracking and a wide pan-tilt range allow a single PTZ to cover large open areas, reducing the total camera count needed across a site while maintaining the ability to focus on specific events.
- Remote or Unstaffed Sites: IVS-triggered auto-tracking and alarm outputs allow the camera to respond to defined events automatically, reducing dependence on continuous operator monitoring at sites that are not permanently staffed.
- Installations Requiring Simplified Cabling: HI-PoE support means power and data travel over a single network cable, making this suitable for sites where running separate power feeds to a PTZ position is impractical or costly.
Why Choose the PTZ1A225U-IRA-N
The PTZ1A225U-IRA-N combines a 25x optical zoom range with 150-metre IR illumination and built-in auto-tracking in a fully weatherproofed IK10-rated metal housing. These confirmed specifications make it a practical choice for sites where a single camera position needs to cover a broad area while retaining the ability to zoom in for subject detail or auto-follow a moving target. Unlike fixed-lens cameras, the motorised 4.8-120mm lens provides genuine flexibility from wide-area overview to tight close-up within the same unit. The inclusion of IVS analytics, 2 alarm inputs, 1 alarm output, and up to 256GB onboard SD storage adds operational depth beyond basic video capture. For integrators and end-users sourcing PTZ units for commercial or industrial applications, this model is available through Security Wholesalers. Note that a lead time of 6-8 weeks applies to this product.
Buyer Decision Tips
Zoom vs. Resolution Trade-off: This camera delivers 2MP/1080P resolution across a 25x optical zoom range. At maximum zoom, image quality is constrained by the 2MP sensor rather than the lens. For applications where both long reach and high-resolution close-up detail are critical at the same time, confirm whether 2MP at distance meets your evidentiary or operational standard before ordering.
Lead Time Planning: This model carries a confirmed lead time of 6-8 weeks. If your installation timeline is fixed, confirm stock availability before committing this camera to a project scope. Factor the lead time into tender submissions and client commissioning dates accordingly.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
DH-PTZ1A225U-IRA-N |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8-inch 2-Megapixel STARVIS CMOS |
| Resolution |
2MP / 1080P |
| Frame Rate |
Max 50/60fps @ 1080P |
| Lens |
4.8-120mm motorised varifocal |
| Optical Zoom |
25x |
| Low-Light Technology |
Starlight |
| IR Illumination Range |
Up to 150 metres |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.265+, H.264, H.264+ |
| WDR |
Yes |
| Intelligence |
Auto-tracking, IVS |
| Alarm Inputs / Outputs |
2 alarm inputs / 1 alarm output |
| Onboard Storage |
Max 256GB SD card |
| Power |
HI-PoE / 12V DC |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 |
| Impact Rating |
IK10 |
| Housing Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
White |
| Lead Time |
6-8 weeks |
Ideal Use Cases
Commercial Car Parks
The 25x optical zoom and auto-tracking allow a single installed unit to monitor vehicle entry, follow subjects of interest across lanes, and capture close-up detail at distance, reducing the number of fixed cameras required across a large parking structure.
Industrial Yard Perimeters
With 150-metre IR range, IP67 weather protection, and IK10 impact resistance, this PTZ suits exposed perimeter mounting at industrial sites where long night-time visibility and physical robustness are both required from a single camera position.
School Grounds and Ovals
The pan-tilt-zoom range and auto-tracking capability allow one camera to sweep across open ground and lock onto a moving subject, providing practical coverage of large open areas that would otherwise require multiple fixed-lens installations.
Loading Docks and Logistics Areas
IVS line-crossing and intrusion detection, combined with 2 alarm inputs and 1 alarm output, allow the camera to trigger external notifications or access control responses when vehicles or personnel enter restricted zones at loading or dispatch areas.
Remote or Unstaffed Sites
Auto-tracking and onboard SD card storage up to 256GB allow the PTZ1A225U-IRA-N to operate autonomously, following detected subjects and recording locally, making it practical for remote locations where continuous operator monitoring is not available.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires a PTZ with 25x optical zoom, 150-metre IR range, auto-tracking, and IVS in a fully weatherproofed IK10 metal housing, and your project timeline accommodates a 6-8 week lead time.
- Consider the updated successor if: Product data indicates this unit has been replaced by the DH-PTZ1A225-HNR-GB. If immediate availability is required or you prefer a current-production variant, review the HNR-GB model, for which a datasheet is linked in the Additional Information section below.
- Choose a different product type if: Your site requires 4K resolution, higher frame rates at full resolution, or a fixed-lens camera at a single static angle. PTZ cameras involve mechanical movement components and are better suited to dynamic monitoring scenarios rather than static fixed-point coverage.
FAQs
- What does the 25x optical zoom on the PTZ1A225U-IRA-N allow me to see?
The 4.8-120mm motorised lens provides a continuous optical zoom range from a wide-angle field of view at 4.8mm through to a narrow telephoto view at 120mm. This allows the camera to shift from scene-wide overview to close subject detail without any digital degradation, making it practical for reading signage, identifying individuals, or examining vehicle detail at long distances from a single mounting position.
- How does auto-tracking work on this camera?
Auto-tracking allows the PTZ to detect a moving subject within its field of view and automatically pan, tilt, and zoom to follow that subject as it moves across the scene. This removes the need for manual joystick operation and is particularly useful at unstaffed sites or in situations where an operator cannot respond quickly enough to maintain manual tracking of a subject.
- What is IVS and which detection rules does this camera support?
IVS stands for Intelligent Video Surveillance. It provides rule-based detection capabilities that go beyond simple motion detection. Confirmed IVS support on this model includes behaviours such as line crossing and intrusion zone detection, which can trigger alarm outputs or recording events without requiring continuous operator attention.
- Is HI-PoE required to power this camera, and what does that mean for cabling?
HI-PoE (High Power over Ethernet) delivers more wattage than standard PoE or PoE+, which PTZ cameras typically require due to their motor and IR load. This camera supports HI-PoE, meaning a single Cat cable can carry both power and data to the unit. However, your switch or injector must be HI-PoE capable. Standard PoE or PoE+ switches may not supply sufficient power for reliable operation, so verify your network switch output before installation.
- What does the IP67 and IK10 rating mean for outdoor mounting?
IP67 confirms the housing is fully protected against dust ingress and can withstand temporary water immersion, making it suitable for exposed outdoor positions subject to rain, spray, and condensation. IK10 is the highest standard impact protection rating, confirming the enclosure can withstand significant physical impact. This combination is appropriate for installations in public-facing areas, industrial yards, or locations where machinery, vehicles, or vandalism may pose a risk to the camera.
- Can the PTZ1A225U-IRA-N record locally without a network recorder?
Yes. The camera includes a built-in SD card slot accepting cards up to 256GB, allowing local recording to onboard storage. This provides a backup recording layer if the network connection to an NVR is disrupted, or as a primary storage method for smaller standalone installations. SD card recording settings are managed through the camera’s own interface or compatible VMS software.
- Is this model still in current production, and what is the lead time?
Product data indicates the PTZ1A225U-IRA-N has been superseded by the DH-PTZ1A225-HNR-GB. The PTZ1A225U-IRA-N carries a confirmed lead time of 6-8 weeks. For projects with tight timelines, confirm current stock availability through Security Wholesalers before including this unit in a project specification. A datasheet for the successor model is available in the Additional Information section.
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Additional Information
