Product SKU: PNO-A9082R
Product Overview
Built for wall and pole mounting across commercial perimeters, industrial yards, and controlled access points, the Hanwha Vision PNO-A9082R is an 8MP AI bullet camera from the Hanwha P Series premium line. Its 5.9-13.3mm motorized varifocal lens allows installers to dial in precise coverage from a single fixed position, whether that is a wide gate approach, a narrower loading bay, or a long driveway where framing flexibility would otherwise require repositioning. Featuring a large 1/1.2-inch image sensor alongside dual NPU-based AI image enhancement, the PNO-A9082R supports sharper subject detail in mixed and challenging lighting. It integrates extremeWDR, WiseNR II, and WiseStream to manage contrast-heavy scenes and reduce storage demand. This model also carries an extensive AI analytics suite covering object detection, IVA events, business intelligence functions, and additional events including slip and fall and social distancing detection. With WiseIR reaching 60 metres and protection ratings of IP66, IP67, IK10, NEMA 4X, and NEMA-TS 2, it is suited to exposed and higher-risk long-term deployments.
Key Capabilities
Motorized Varifocal Lens for Flexible Framing
The 5.9-13.3mm motorized varifocal lens allows the field of view to be adjusted without physically relocating the camera, making it practical for perimeter walls, gate columns, and approach roads where both wide and tighter coverage may be needed across one fixed mounting position.
8MP Imaging on a Large 1/1.2-Inch Sensor
The 1/1.2-inch sensor at 8MP captures enough scene detail to support subject identification across wider outdoor areas. The larger sensor also contributes to improved low-light imaging compared to smaller-format sensors at the same resolution.
Dual NPU AI Image Enhancement and Analytics
A dual NPU architecture handles both AI image enhancement and a broad analytics suite simultaneously, covering object detection for person, face, vehicle, and licence plate, IVA events, business intelligence functions, and additional detection events including slip and fall, face mask, and social distancing.
60m WiseIR Night Coverage
WiseIR illumination extends to 60 metres, supporting consistent after-hours monitoring across longer outdoor approaches, driveways, and perimeter lines where standard IR ranges would fall short of the required coverage depth.
extremeWDR, WiseNR II, and WiseStream
extremeWDR handles high-contrast scenes such as sun-facing entry points and undercover-to-outdoor transitions. WiseNR II reduces noise in low-light conditions, and WiseStream uses AI-based compression to lower bandwidth and storage requirements without sacrificing recorded detail.
IP66, IP67, IK10, NEMA 4X, and NEMA-TS 2 Protection
Five confirmed protection ratings make the PNO-A9082R appropriate for exposed outdoor installations, industrial environments, and locations subject to wash-down, heavy rain, physical impact, or corrosive conditions where lesser-rated housings would not hold up over time.
Best For
- Perimeter and Fence Line Monitoring: The 60m WiseIR range and motorized varifocal lens allow the camera to cover long outdoor boundaries from a single mounting point without requiring multiple fixed-lens cameras at different zoom levels.
- Gate and Vehicle Entry Monitoring: AI object detection for vehicles and licence plates, combined with varifocal framing flexibility, makes this camera well matched to controlled entry points, boom gate approaches, and checkpoint lanes.
- Industrial and Logistics Facilities: Business intelligence functions including people counting, vehicle counting, queue management, and heatmap analysis add operational value beyond basic security monitoring in warehouse and logistics environments.
- Exposed and High-Risk Outdoor Sites: The combination of IP66, IP67, IK10, NEMA 4X, and NEMA-TS 2 ratings supports long-term deployment at coastal sites, rooftop positions, wash-down areas, and locations with elevated vandalism risk.
Why Choose the PNO-A9082R
The PNO-A9082R stands apart from standard 8MP bullet cameras through the breadth of its confirmed capabilities, not just its resolution. The motorized varifocal lens removes the guesswork from field-of-view planning at perimeter positions, while the dual NPU architecture handles AI image enhancement and a full analytics suite at the same time rather than compromising one for the other. The camera’s business intelligence functions, including people counting, vehicle counting, crowd counting, queue management, and heatmap, extend its usefulness well beyond reactive event recording. BestShot and full attributes support more effective post-event review, and dual SD card slots provide local storage redundancy if network recording is interrupted. Five confirmed environmental protection ratings mean this camera is not overspecified for demanding sites but is genuinely built to handle them. Available at Security Wholesalers, the PNO-A9082R is a considered choice for installers and integrators working on commercial and industrial projects where analytics accuracy and long-term durability are both requirements.
Buyer Decision Tips
Varifocal Framing and Mounting Position: The 5.9-13.3mm motorized varifocal range translates to meaningfully different horizontal fields of view depending on your sensor size and mounting height. For a typical perimeter wall installation at 4-6 metres, the wider end suits broad yard overviews while the telephoto end suits gate or lane entry framing. Plan your mounting position and target distance before committing to a bracket type, as the motorized adjustment handles zoom but not angle-of-attack compensation.
AI Analytics and Recorder Compatibility: While the PNO-A9082R processes AI analytics on-camera via its dual NPU, the depth of analytics accessible through your VMS or NVR will depend on the recorder or software platform you are using. Confirm that your chosen management system supports the specific Hanwha analytics functions you intend to use, particularly business intelligence events such as queue management and heatmap, before finalising the installation design.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
8MP |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.2-inch |
| Lens Type |
Motorized varifocal |
| Focal Length |
5.9-13.3mm |
| IR Illumination |
WiseIR up to 60m |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour 0.015 Lux, B/W 0.0015 Lux |
| WDR |
extremeWDR |
| Noise Reduction |
WiseNR II (AI-based) |
| Stream Optimisation |
WiseStream (AI-based compression) |
| AI Image Enhancement |
Dual NPU-based AI image enhancement |
| AI Object Detection |
Person, face, vehicle, licence plate |
| IVA Analytics |
Virtual line, virtual area, enter, exit, loitering, direction, intrusion |
| Business Intelligence |
People counting, vehicle counting, crowd counting, queue management, heatmap |
| Additional AI Events |
Slip and fall detection, face mask detection, social distancing detection |
| Additional Features |
BestShot, full attributes, dynamic privacy masking, WisePower |
| Edge Storage |
2 x SD card slots |
| Environmental Protection |
IP66, IP67, IK10, NEMA 4X, NEMA-TS 2 |
| Camera Series |
Hanwha P Series (Premium 4K Resolution AI Solutions) |
Ideal Use Cases
Commercial Perimeter Fencing and Walls
The 60m WiseIR range and motorized varifocal framing allow the PNO-A9082R to cover extended perimeter runs from a limited number of mounting positions, with IVA events such as virtual line crossing and intrusion detection supporting early perimeter breach alerts.
Vehicle Entry Lanes and Gate Approaches
AI object detection for vehicles and licence plates, combined with the ability to zoom into a lane or gate approach using the motorized varifocal lens, makes this camera suited to boom gates, security checkpoints, and controlled access roads at commercial and industrial sites.
Warehouses and Loading Dock Areas
Business intelligence functions including vehicle counting, people counting, queue management, and heatmap analysis provide operational data alongside security monitoring in active logistics and loading environments where throughput and occupancy patterns matter.
Exposed Industrial and Coastal Installations
With IP66, IP67, IK10, NEMA 4X, and NEMA-TS 2 protection all confirmed, the PNO-A9082R is built for long-term reliability in environments subject to high humidity, wash-down, salt air, driving rain, and physical impact from equipment or deliberate interference.
Large Open Car Parks and Driveways
The combination of 8MP resolution, 60m IR, and motorized zoom enables coverage of long open-air car parks and extended driveways from elevated mounting positions, with object detection providing more targeted event alerts than motion-only triggers in high-traffic areas.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires motorized varifocal flexibility at an outdoor or perimeter position, you need AI analytics beyond basic object detection including business intelligence and additional event types, or your installation is in a demanding environment where IP67, IK10, NEMA 4X, and NEMA-TS 2 protection are all needed simultaneously.
- Choose a different model if: Your mounting position is fixed with a predictable, unchanging field of view where a fixed-lens bullet would be sufficient at lower cost, or if your site does not require business intelligence analytics and the full dual NPU AI suite is unnecessary for the monitoring objectives involved.
FAQs
- What does the motorized varifocal lens allow me to do during installation?
The 5.9-13.3mm motorized varifocal lens lets you adjust the camera’s field of view from the recorder or software interface without physically accessing the camera head or changing the lens. This is particularly useful at heights or in locations that are difficult to reach once the camera is mounted, allowing scene framing to be refined after cabling and mounting are complete.
- What is the difference between IP66 and IP67 on the same camera?
IP66 confirms protection against powerful water jets from any direction, while IP67 confirms the camera can withstand temporary immersion in water up to 1 metre deep for up to 30 minutes. Both ratings being present on the PNO-A9082R means it is suitable for heavy rain exposure and for installations in lower-lying outdoor positions where surface water pooling could be a concern.
- What is NEMA-TS 2 protection and why does it matter?
NEMA-TS 2 is a standard used in traffic and roadside signalling applications to confirm resilience against electrical surges, vibration, and temperature extremes common in those environments. Its inclusion on the PNO-A9082R indicates the camera is built to handle road-adjacent or traffic-facing mounting positions and environments with significant electrical interference or vehicle vibration.
- How does WisePower benefit the PNO-A9082R in the field?
WisePower is a Hanwha feature that extends the power budget available for camera functions including IR LEDs and heaters when connected to a PoE source, by optimising power consumption across the camera’s components. This can be relevant at sites where the PoE switch or injector has a constrained per-port power budget, as WisePower helps the camera manage its draw more efficiently without manual configuration.
- Do the business intelligence functions require additional licensing or a specific recorder?
The PNO-A9082R processes business intelligence analytics on-camera through its dual NPU, so the functions are available without additional camera-side licensing. However, the extent to which functions such as queue management, heatmap, and crowd counting can be accessed and visualised through your VMS or NVR depends on whether that platform supports those specific Hanwha analytics outputs. Confirm compatibility with your chosen management system before relying on these functions in the final design. Security Wholesalers can assist with compatibility questions for Hanwha-compatible recording platforms.
- What does BestShot do and how does it improve investigations?
BestShot automatically captures and stores the clearest available image of a detected object, such as a person or vehicle, at the moment of a triggered event. Rather than manually scrubbing through recorded footage to find a usable frame, investigators can access a pre-selected high-quality snapshot linked to the event, which speeds up review and improves the usefulness of captured data for identification or reporting purposes.
- How do the dual SD card slots work for edge storage?
The two SD card slots in the PNO-A9082R allow local recording directly on the camera, independent of a network recorder. This provides a backup recording path if the network connection is interrupted, and the second slot can be configured to extend storage capacity or provide redundancy depending on the VMS or camera configuration used. The specific recording modes available for dual-slot operation depend on the firmware and management software in use.
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