Product SKU: PNO-9080R
Product Overview
Built for demanding outdoor perimeter applications, the Hanwha Wisenet PNO-9080R is a 4K bullet camera from the Wisenet P Series, designed to deliver sharp, detailed footage across car parks, loading docks, industrial yards, and commercial building exteriors. Featuring a 4.5-10mm motorised varifocal lens with remote focus adjustment, installers can dial in the precise field of view from the network without physical lens manipulation, reducing time on-site and improving setup accuracy. Equipped with 120dB true WDR, the PNO-9080R handles extreme contrast scenes where bright sky meets shadowed entry points, a common challenge for perimeter bullet installations. It also integrates P-Iris control for automatic lens aperture optimisation across changing light conditions, along with defocus detection to flag when image sharpness has been compromised. With WiseStream compression paired with H.265 encoding, bandwidth overhead is significantly reduced compared to legacy H.264 deployments, making this model well suited to multi-camera installations where network capacity is a consideration.
Key Capabilities
12MP 4K Resolution at 30fps
The PNO-9080R captures up to 12MP (4000 x 3000) at 20fps or 8MP at 30fps. This resolution allows operators to extract fine detail from recorded footage, useful for identifying individuals or reading vehicle plates at a distance across wide outdoor scenes.
120dB True Wide Dynamic Range
With 120dB WDR, the camera manages scenes with extreme lighting contrast, such as a gated entry point facing a bright sky or a floodlit loading bay with deep shadow. True WDR processes multiple exposures simultaneously to retain detail in both highlights and dark areas.
Motorised Varifocal Lens with Remote Focus
The 4.5-10mm motorised varifocal lens allows installers to adjust the field of view and focus remotely via the network. This is particularly valuable for bullet cameras mounted at height on building exteriors or perimeter poles, where re-accessing the unit for manual focus adjustment is impractical.
40m IR Night Vision
The built-in IR LEDs provide effective illumination up to 40m in complete darkness, with a minimum illumination of 0 Lux in black-and-white IR mode. This makes the PNO-9080R capable of monitoring extended outdoor approaches, driveways, and yard perimeters through the night without supplemental lighting.
WiseStream + H.265 Bandwidth Efficiency
WiseStream compression can reduce bandwidth consumption by up to 50% on its own. Combined with H.265 encoding, the efficiency improvement reaches up to 75% compared to H.264. This is a material advantage for multi-camera commercial deployments where network and storage costs are ongoing operational concerns.
Defocus Detection and P-Iris Control
Defocus detection alerts operators when the camera image has lost sharpness due to tampering, vibration, or lens drift. P-Iris automatically adjusts the lens aperture with precision to maintain optimal image quality across varying lighting conditions, reducing the manual tuning typically required for perimeter cameras exposed to changing daylight.
Best For
- Industrial and Commercial Perimeters: The bullet housing and 40m IR range are suited to monitoring fence lines, yard boundaries, and external building walls where a visible, directional camera profile is appropriate.
- High-Contrast Entry Points: Gates, roller door entrances, and boom gate zones benefit from the 120dB WDR, which handles bright ambient light against shadowed subjects without washing out critical detail.
- Multi-Camera Network Deployments: Sites with a large number of cameras running over managed switches benefit from WiseStream and H.265 compression, reducing per-camera bandwidth and keeping recorder storage requirements manageable.
- Elevated or Hard-to-Access Mounting Positions: The remote motorised focus capability means installers can finalise the field of view from ground level or via a laptop after the camera is physically mounted, avoiding repeated access to height.
Why Choose the PNO-9080R
The PNO-9080R sits within Hanwha’s Wisenet P Series, a range engineered for installations where image quality and operational reliability under difficult conditions matter. The combination of 12MP resolution, 120dB WDR, motorised varifocal lens, and defocus detection places this camera above basic fixed-lens 4K bullet alternatives that lack remote focus control or advanced light management. The P-Iris lens mechanism is a hardware-level advantage that cheaper motorised cameras omit, delivering measurable improvements in depth of field and image consistency across the lighting transitions that outdoor cameras face every day. The addition of WiseStream compression means the high resolution does not create disproportionate network or storage overhead. Available through Security Wholesalers, the PNO-9080R is a well-specified option for integrators and commercial buyers who need a 4K outdoor bullet camera that performs consistently across both day and night conditions at extended range.
Buyer Decision Tips
Resolution vs. Frame Rate: The PNO-9080R outputs a maximum of 20fps at full 12MP resolution and 30fps when operating at 8MP. For most perimeter surveillance applications, 20fps at 12MP is sufficient. If your site requires smooth motion recording of fast-moving subjects, such as a busy vehicle entry point, consider whether 30fps at 8MP is the more practical operating mode for your scenario before configuring the camera.
Motorised Lens and Mounting Height: The 4.5-10mm varifocal range provides a 2.2x optical zoom. For very long-range coverage beyond the effective IR distance of 40m, this lens range may not deliver the close-framing needed. Plan your mounting position so the target area falls within both the optical and IR effective range before finalising bracket height and orientation.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
Hanwha Wisenet PNO-9080R |
| Series |
Wisenet P Series |
| Max Resolution |
12MP (4000 x 3000) |
| Frame Rate |
Max 20fps at 12MP, max 30fps at 8MP |
| Lens Type |
4.5-10mm (2.2x) motorised varifocal, P-Iris |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.3 Lux at F1.6 (Colour), 0 Lux (B/W, IR on) |
| IR Range |
Up to 40m |
| Day/Night |
True Day/Night with ICR (IR Cut Filter) |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120dB True WDR |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, MJPEG |
| Bandwidth Optimisation |
WiseStream (up to 50% reduction); up to 75% with H.265 |
| Analytics |
Motion detection, defocus detection, tampering, digital auto tracking |
| Audio |
Bi-directional audio support |
| Local Storage |
SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (max 128GB), NAS, local PC |
| Special Modes |
Hallway view (90 degree / 270 degree rotation), simple focus |
| Housing |
Outdoor bullet |
Ideal Use Cases
Commercial Car Parks
The 12MP resolution and 40m IR range allow the PNO-9080R to cover extended rows of parking bays from a single elevated mounting point, with enough image detail to identify vehicles and individuals across the full frame in both day and night conditions.
Loading Docks and Warehouse Entrances
Loading dock environments combine artificial overhead lighting, vehicle headlights, and dark interior transitions. The 120dB WDR manages these contrast conditions to keep number plates and personnel visible without image washout as trucks move in and out.
Industrial Yard Perimeters
Outdoor industrial yards with fence lines, machinery storage, or material stockpiles benefit from the bullet housing’s directional coverage and the motorised varifocal lens, which allows the framing to be adjusted to a specific zone without physically repositioning the camera.
Gated Entry Points and Boom Gates
Entry control points with a mix of bright sky background and shaded vehicle cabins are a strong use case for the 120dB WDR. The remote focus capability means the camera can be precisely aligned to capture the entry lane after mounting without repeated physical access.
Multi-Camera Commercial Installations
On sites where multiple 4K cameras run over a shared network, WiseStream and H.265 compression work together to keep bandwidth demand per camera manageable. This allows installers to deploy a higher camera count without overloading network infrastructure or exceeding recorder storage budgets.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need 4K outdoor bullet coverage with motorised remote focus, 120dB WDR for high-contrast entry or perimeter scenes, and WiseStream compression to keep network and storage overhead low across multiple cameras.
- Choose a different model if: Your site requires coverage beyond 40m at night and the IR range is insufficient for the target distance, in which case a camera with a longer-range IR module or external illuminator may be more appropriate. If the installation is indoor only, a compact dome or turret form factor would be a less conspicuous and more practical fit.
FAQs
- What is the maximum resolution the PNO-9080R can record at?
The PNO-9080R supports a maximum resolution of 12MP (4000 x 3000 pixels) at up to 20fps. If 30fps is required, the camera operates at 8MP. For most outdoor perimeter and entry monitoring scenarios, 12MP at 20fps provides more than adequate image detail for post-event review and identification tasks.
- How does the motorised varifocal lens benefit an outdoor bullet installation?
Once the PNO-9080R is physically mounted, the 4.5-10mm motorised lens can be zoomed and focused remotely via the network management interface. For cameras installed at height on poles, eaves, or building fascias, this removes the need to revisit the mounting point during commissioning, which saves time and reduces the risk of disturbing the physical alignment during focus adjustment.
- What does 120dB WDR mean in practical terms for an outdoor camera?
120dB WDR means the camera processes a very wide range of light intensity within a single frame. In outdoor installations, this is most relevant at entry gates, building access points, and car park exits where the camera faces a bright sky or direct sunlight while the subject in the foreground is in shade. Without WDR at this level, either the sky would be overexposed or the subject would be too dark to identify clearly.
- What is defocus detection and why does it matter for a perimeter camera?
Defocus detection is an on-camera analytic that monitors the sharpness of the image and generates an alert if the focus degrades below a set threshold. For outdoor bullet cameras exposed to vibration from passing vehicles, wind, or physical interference, defocus detection means operators are notified if the camera is no longer producing a usable image, rather than discovering the issue only when reviewing footage after an incident.
- Does the PNO-9080R support local storage without a recorder?
Yes. The camera includes an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot supporting cards up to 128GB, and also supports recording to a NAS device or local PC. This allows edge recording directly on the camera as a primary or backup storage method, which is useful for sites where a centralised recorder is not part of the installation design.
- How much bandwidth does the PNO-9080R use compared to a standard H.264 camera?
When WiseStream is enabled alongside H.265 encoding, the PNO-9080R can reduce bandwidth consumption by up to 75% compared to traditional H.264 cameras. For a 4K camera, this is a significant operational benefit on sites with limited network throughput or where multiple cameras share a single uplink, such as remote industrial facilities connected via wireless links.
- Where can I find the datasheet and technical documentation for the PNO-9080R?
The full datasheet for the PNO-9080R is linked in the Additional Information section below. The camera is part of the Hanwha Wisenet P Series range available through Security Wholesalers, and technical support enquiries for this model can be directed through the same channel.
Additional Information
