Product SKU: PNO-A9081R
Product Overview
Built for perimeter security and critical infrastructure monitoring, the Hanwha Vision PNO-A9081R is a 4K AI IR bullet camera that brings deep learning analytics to outdoor fixed surveillance. Featuring an 8MP (3840 x 2160) 1/1.8″ CMOS sensor, it captures detailed footage at 30fps across wide approaches, fence lines, transportation hubs, and large open areas where identifying people, vehicles, and licence plates in a single frame matters. Equipped with a motorised varifocal 4.5-10mm lens with P-Iris, installers can fine-tune field of view and depth of field remotely without physically adjusting the camera. Built-in IR illumination extends to 30 metres for effective night coverage. The bullet housing supports directed outdoor mounting on walls and poles, while IP67, IK10, and NEMA4X ratings ensure the camera performs in both harsh weather and environments where tampering risk is high. Dual microSD slots accept up to 512GB combined for onboard edge storage redundancy.
Key Capabilities
Deep Learning AI Object Classification
The PNO-A9081R uses on-camera deep learning to classify detected objects as person, vehicle, face, or licence plate in real time. Attribute extraction adds detail such as clothing colour and vehicle type, making forensic review and active alerting far more actionable than basic motion detection.
4K Resolution at 30fps
At 3840 x 2160 and 30fps, the camera captures enough detail to identify individuals or read licence plates across wide outdoor scenes, reducing the need to deploy multiple cameras to cover a single approach or loading zone.
Motorised Varifocal Lens with P-Iris
The 4.5-10mm motorised varifocal lens with P-Iris allows remote focus and zoom adjustment after installation. P-Iris delivers optimised depth of field and contrast, which is especially useful at perimeter entry points where focus precision affects AI accuracy.
IP67, IK10, and NEMA4X Ratings
The combination of full dust and water ingress protection (IP67), impact resistance to IK10, and NEMA4X corrosion protection makes the PNO-A9081R suited to outdoor industrial and transport environments where physical abuse, chemical exposure, or coastal conditions are a concern.
Dual Edge Storage with 512GB Capacity
Two independent microSD/SDHC/SDXC card slots support up to 512GB combined. This enables recording redundancy directly at the camera, maintaining footage retention if network connectivity is interrupted, which is critical for remote or infrastructure-critical deployments.
WiseStream II and H.265 Compression
WiseStream II dynamically adjusts compression based on scene complexity, reducing bandwidth and storage demands without degrading video quality during high-activity periods. Combined with H.265, this keeps 4K recording practical across multi-camera NVR deployments.
Best For
- Perimeter and Fence Line Surveillance: The directional bullet housing and 4K AI classification make the PNO-A9081R well suited to covering entry gates, fence lines, and loading dock approaches where person and vehicle detection accuracy is required around the clock.
- Transportation Hubs and Public Infrastructure: With licence plate and face detection, attribute extraction, and loitering alerts, this camera adds investigative depth to transit stations, car parks, and public facility entrances.
- Industrial Sites Requiring Edge Storage Redundancy: Dual microSD slots supporting up to 512GB total mean footage is retained at the camera even if the network link to an NVR is lost, making the PNO-A9081R practical for remote or high-uptime industrial applications.
- Installations Requiring ONVIF VMS Integration: ONVIF compliance allows the PNO-A9081R to integrate with a broad range of third-party video management systems, giving integrators flexibility in recorder and software selection without being locked to a single platform.
Why Choose the PNO-A9081R
Where a standard outdoor bullet camera captures footage and leaves the analysis to operators, the PNO-A9081R shifts much of that workload to the camera itself. Deep learning running on the device classifies objects in real time, adds attribute data, and supports advanced behaviours including directional detection, loitering, digital auto tracking, PTZ handover, audio event detection, and sound classification. These are not common capabilities at this resolution class. The motorised varifocal lens with P-Iris means the camera can be remotely tuned after physical installation, reducing the need for rework on poles or walls. The triple environmental rating (IP67, IK10, NEMA4X) goes beyond what most bullet cameras offer and is relevant to coastal, industrial, and high-traffic sites. The PNO-A9081R is available at Security Wholesalers for installers and integrators working on projects where detection accuracy and image detail need to work together rather than separately.
Buyer Decision Tips
PoE+ Power Requirement: The PNO-A9081R requires PoE+ (802.3at) or a 12V DC supply. Standard PoE (802.3af) switches will not power this camera. Confirm your switch or injector supports PoE+ before ordering, particularly on retrofit projects where existing network infrastructure may only supply standard PoE.
IR Range vs. Resolution Trade-off: The 30-metre IR range is optimised for close to mid-range outdoor coverage. In deployments where the subject of interest (such as a vehicle or person) will be beyond 20-25 metres in darkness, consider whether supplementary lighting is needed to maintain the image detail required for AI classification to function accurately at 4K.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
Hanwha Vision PNO-A9081R |
| Resolution |
8MP (3840 x 2160) at 30fps |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8″ 9-megapixel CMOS |
| Lens Type |
Motorised varifocal 4.5-10mm with P-Iris |
| IR Illumination |
Up to 30 metres |
| WDR |
120dB True WDR |
| AI Analytics |
Object detection and classification (person, face, vehicle, licence plate), attribute extraction, BestShot, face mask detection, loitering detection, directional detection, digital auto tracking, PTZ handover, audio detection, sound classification, tampering detection, shock detection, motion detection, audio event playback |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, MJPEG with WiseStream II |
| Edge Storage |
Dual microSD/SDHC/SDXC slots, up to 512GB combined |
| Ingress Protection |
IP67 |
| Vandal Resistance |
IK10 |
| Environmental Rating |
NEMA4X |
| Power Input |
PoE+ (802.3at) / 12V DC |
| Network Protocol |
ONVIF compliant |
| Housing Type |
Outdoor bullet |
Ideal Use Cases
Critical Infrastructure Perimeters
Power stations, water treatment facilities, and data centres benefit from the PNO-A9081R’s NEMA4X-rated housing, deep learning classification, and dual edge storage, which maintains footage locally even during network outages.
Transportation Hubs
The 4K sensor and on-camera licence plate detection make the PNO-A9081R practical for bus terminals, railway station approaches, and airport ground-level monitoring where identifying vehicle and passenger movement is operationally important.
Industrial Site Entrances and Loading Docks
Directional detection and loitering alerts help security teams respond to unauthorised access attempts at industrial entry points. The IK10 rating means the camera can withstand accidental or deliberate impact in busy operational areas.
Large Open Car Parks
The motorised varifocal lens lets installers remotely adjust coverage angle to suit car park bay depths or entry lane widths after installation. 4K resolution supports vehicle and person identification across rows without requiring additional cameras.
Multi-Camera VMS Deployments
ONVIF compliance and H.265 with WiseStream II keep the PNO-A9081R practical in large-scale NVR and VMS environments where bandwidth and storage efficiency across many 4K channels is a planning consideration.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your project requires 4K resolution combined with on-camera deep learning for person, vehicle, face, and licence plate classification at outdoor perimeters or infrastructure sites, and your switch infrastructure supports PoE+.
- Choose a different model if: Your application needs IR coverage beyond 30 metres in complete darkness, as a longer-range IR bullet camera would be more appropriate for extended outdoor approaches or fence lines where the subject is frequently at distance from the camera mounting point.
- Choose a different model if: Your installation budget does not require AI classification and a standard 4K fixed-lens bullet without deep learning analytics would meet the coverage requirements at lower cost per camera position.
FAQs
- What types of objects can the PNO-A9081R detect and classify?
The camera uses deep learning AI to detect and classify persons, vehicles, faces, and licence plates. It also extracts attributes such as clothing colour and vehicle type, and supports behaviours including loitering detection, directional detection, face mask detection, and digital auto tracking, all processed on the camera itself without relying on a server-side AI module.
- Does the PNO-A9081R work with standard PoE switches?
No. The PNO-A9081R requires PoE+ (802.3at), which delivers up to 30W. Standard PoE (802.3af) provides a maximum of 15.4W and will not power this camera. If your existing switch only supports 802.3af, you will need a PoE+ injector or a PoE+ capable switch before deploying this camera.
- What does the NEMA4X rating add on top of IP67?
IP67 covers dust ingress and temporary water immersion. NEMA4X additionally certifies protection against corrosion, windblown dust, hose-directed water, and ice formation. This makes the PNO-A9081R a stronger choice for coastal environments, chemical processing areas, or sites where the camera housing may be exposed to corrosive substances or aggressive washdown.
- How does the motorised varifocal lens benefit outdoor bullet installations?
Once the camera is physically mounted on a pole or wall bracket, the 4.5-10mm motorised varifocal lens with P-Iris can be adjusted remotely via the camera’s web interface or compatible VMS. This avoids the need to bring a lift platform or ladder back to the site to manually refocus, which is particularly useful on high or difficult-to-reach outdoor mounting positions.
- What is the edge storage capacity and how does the dual slot design help?
The PNO-A9081R supports 2 independent microSD/SDHC/SDXC card slots with a combined maximum of 512GB. The dual slot design allows the camera to continue recording to one card if the other fails, or to operate both in a redundancy mode that maintains local footage even if the primary network connection to an NVR is lost. This is confirmed in the product specifications available through Security Wholesalers.
- Can the PNO-A9081R trigger a PTZ camera to follow a detected subject?
Yes. The camera supports PTZ handover, which allows it to send a trigger to a compatible PTZ camera when it detects a classified object such as a person or vehicle. The PTZ camera can then automatically slew to follow the subject, enabling a fixed-camera plus PTZ combination to provide both wide-area monitoring and close-up tracking without operator intervention.
- Is the PNO-A9081R suitable for wall mounting on an outdoor industrial building?
Yes. The bullet housing is designed for directional outdoor mounting on walls, poles, or brackets, and the IP67, IK10, and NEMA4X ratings confirm it is built to withstand the physical and environmental conditions typical of industrial outdoor settings. The motorised lens also allows field of view adjustment after the bracket and housing are secured, reducing installation rework.
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