Product Overview
Covering a full 180-degree horizontal field of view from a single turret-style unit, the DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL replaces what would otherwise require 2 standard cameras in wide-area environments such as shopping centre entrances, warehouse floors, factory interiors, and large retail aisles. Built around an 8MP sensor with a fixed 4mm dual-head lens, it delivers continuous full-colour imaging through Hikvision’s ColorVu technology, reaching down to 0.0005 Lux and illuminating scenes up to 30m with its integrated white light. Featuring AcuSense deep learning, the camera classifies humans and vehicles separately from environmental triggers such as rain and leaves, sharpening the relevance of motion alerts. It also integrates a built-in microphone, a built-in speaker, and an active strobe light, providing both audio recording and audible deterrence from the same housing. This makes it well suited to installations where reducing camera count, VMS licence costs, and cabling time is a priority without compromising wide-area coverage.
Key Capabilities
180-Degree Panoramic Coverage
A horizontal FOV of 180 degrees (plus or minus 10 degrees) with a 44-degree vertical FOV means a single camera can monitor wide lobby entries, factory crossings, or retail floor spans that would normally need 2 separate units, reducing both hardware costs and VMS licence requirements.
24/7 Full-Colour Imaging
ColorVu technology combines a large aperture sensor with integrated white light illumination to produce colour video around the clock. At 0.0005 Lux sensitivity, the camera does not switch to black-and-white at night, keeping clothing colour, vehicle colour, and environmental context visible in recorded footage.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Deep learning algorithms distinguish people and vehicles from other motion sources including animals, rain, and foliage. This reduces unnecessary alert volume across wide-area panoramic scenes where incidental movement is more common, and allows footage to be searched and filtered by human or vehicle category.
Active Strobe and Audio Deterrence
The integrated strobe light and built-in speaker can be triggered automatically on detection events to warn off intruders before an incident escalates. This active deterrence capability is built into the camera housing, so no separate siren or external device is required at the monitored location.
Built-In Two-Way Audio
With both a built-in microphone and a built-in speaker confirmed in the hardware, the DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL supports real-time two-way audio communication. Operators can listen to and speak through the camera directly from compatible VMS or NVR platforms without additional audio equipment.
130 dB WDR and H.265+ Compression
A 130 dB wide dynamic range maintains image detail when shooting across high-contrast scenes, such as a warehouse loading bay lit on one side and shadowed on the other. H.265+ compression reduces storage and bandwidth demands compared to standard H.264 encoding, particularly useful given the high 8MP resolution output.
Best For
- Wide-Area Single-Camera Coverage: The 180-degree horizontal FOV allows one camera to replace 2 standard units in open-plan areas, reducing cabling, mounting hardware, and VMS licence costs per location.
- Retail and Shopping Centre Entrances: Full-colour imaging and AcuSense classification help identify people and vehicles in busy entry and exit zones where colour detail and accurate detection categories matter most.
- Warehouse and Factory Floors: The 30m white light range and 8MP panoramic resolution give operators a clear, wide view of large indoor working areas, corridors, or assembly lines from a ceiling-mounted position.
- Sites Requiring Active Deterrence: The built-in strobe and speaker make this camera appropriate for locations where an automated visual and audio response to detected intrusion is needed without installing a separate device.
- Installations with VMS Licence Constraints: Because one unit handles a 180-degree scene, projects with per-channel VMS licensing benefit directly from a reduced camera count without sacrificing scene coverage width.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL
The DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL is not a standard turret camera repositioned as a panoramic option. The dual-head 4mm lens design is purpose-built to produce a genuine 180-degree horizontal field of view at 8MP, meaning the wide-angle coverage comes without the severe resolution penalty that affects lower-megapixel panoramic cameras. The combination of ColorVu full-colour night imaging, AcuSense classification, a built-in strobe, a built-in speaker, and two-way audio within a single housing is uncommon at this camera tier. A basic fixed turret would require separate deterrence hardware and would not approach this scene width. Available in both white and black finishes to suit different installation aesthetics, the DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL is stocked and supplied through Security Wholesalers, with a datasheet and user manual available for pre-purchase review.
Buyer Decision Tips
Panoramic FOV and Mounting Position: The 180-degree horizontal FOV is best utilised when the camera is mounted centrally along a wall or ceiling edge facing into the open area. Mounting in a corner or at an angle will waste part of the field of view. For long narrow corridors, a standard fixed turret with a corridor mode setting may provide better depth coverage than this wide-angle model. Confirm the scene width against the 30m white light range and the DORI identification distance of 7m before selecting this camera for identification-critical positions.
Active Deterrence Trigger Setup: The strobe and speaker are triggered via the camera’s detection rules, which require configuration through a compatible NVR or VMS platform. Verify that the NVR or VMS you are using supports Hikvision’s active deterrence event linkage before installation. Without correct event rule setup, the strobe and speaker hardware will be present but will not activate on detection.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model | DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL |
| Resolution | 8 MP |
| Lens | 4 mm fixed, dual-head |
| Horizontal FOV | 180 degrees (plus or minus 10 degrees) |
| Vertical FOV | 44 degrees |
| Imaging Technology | ColorVu Gen 2, 24/7 full-colour |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.0005 Lux (F1.0, AGC ON); 0 Lux with white light active |
| White Light Range | 30 m |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 130 dB |
| Compression | H.265+ |
| AI / Analytics | AcuSense – human and vehicle classification via deep learning |
| Active Deterrence | Built-in strobe light and built-in speaker |
| Audio | Built-in microphone and built-in speaker; two-way audio supported |
| DORI – Detection | 77 m (4 mm lens) |
| DORI – Observation | 30 m (4 mm lens) |
| DORI – Recognition | 15 m (4 mm lens) |
| DORI – Identification | 7 m (4 mm lens) |
| Colour Options | White; Black (separate SKU available) |
Ideal Use Cases
Shopping Centre Entries and Exits
The 180-degree FOV captures the full width of a centre entry or exit in a single frame, while ColorVu maintains colour detail on clothing and bags across the entire scene regardless of lighting conditions at the doorway.
Warehouse and Distribution Centre Floors
Ceiling-mounted in the centre of a warehouse aisle or crossing point, the 8MP panoramic image covers a wide working area at a single licence point, with AcuSense filtering vehicle and forklift movement from lower-priority triggers.
Factory and Manufacturing Floors
Wide-area coverage and 130 dB WDR handle the contrast challenges common to factory floors with mixed artificial and natural light sources, while the 8MP resolution supports after-incident review across a broad scene.
After-Hours Intrusion Deterrence
The built-in strobe and speaker can be configured to activate automatically on a human detection event after hours, providing an immediate audio-visual response without requiring a separate siren or guard station intervention.
Retail Stores and Supermarkets
A single DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL positioned above a checkout area or aisle end-cap covers a zone that would normally need 2 cameras, reducing installation time and the number of NVR channels consumed per monitored area.
Open-Plan Reception and Lobby Areas
Mounted centrally above a wide reception desk or lobby entry, the panoramic view captures visitor movement across the full width of the space, with two-way audio allowing reception staff or security operators to communicate through the camera if required.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your installation requires a 180-degree horizontal scene from a single camera, particularly in environments where reducing VMS licence count, cabling runs, or camera mounting positions is a priority alongside full-colour night imaging and active deterrence from the same unit.
- Choose a different model if: Your scene is a long narrow corridor where depth coverage matters more than width – a standard fixed turret with corridor mode will perform better in that layout. If identification at distances beyond 7m is a requirement, a longer-range bullet or varifocal camera with a higher DORI identification distance would be more appropriate for that specific position.
FAQs
- How does the 180-degree FOV work on this camera?
The DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL uses a dual-head lens arrangement to achieve a horizontal field of view of 180 degrees (plus or minus 10 degrees) with a 44-degree vertical spread. The camera stitches the two image feeds into a single panoramic frame, making it appear as one wide channel on your NVR or VMS rather than 2 separate streams. - Does it produce colour video at night without an IR cut filter switching?
Yes. ColorVu cameras do not use an IR cut filter or switch to black-and-white in low light. The sensor operates at a minimum illumination of 0.0005 Lux and the built-in white light illuminator activates to maintain colour output. In total darkness the white light brings illumination to the required level, so the image remains in colour at all times. - Is the strobe and speaker active by default, or does it need to be configured?
The strobe and speaker require configuration through a compatible NVR or VMS. You need to set up detection rules and link them to the strobe and audio output as an event action. Without this configuration, the hardware is present in the camera but will not trigger automatically. Confirm your recorder or software platform supports Hikvision active deterrence event linkage before installation. - What is the confirmed DORI performance at 4mm?
At the fixed 4mm focal length, the DORI scale is: Detection at 77m, Observation at 30m, Recognition at 15m, and Identification at 7m. The wide 180-degree FOV means the camera is optimised for detection and observation across a broad area rather than identification at extended distances, which is the expected trade-off for a panoramic design. - Can the two-way audio be used from an NVR or a software platform?
Two-way audio through the built-in microphone and built-in speaker is supported, but the ability to initiate live audio communication depends on your NVR or VMS platform supporting bidirectional audio for Hikvision cameras. Check your recorder’s specification for two-way audio support before relying on this feature in your installation design. - What wall mount accessories are compatible with this camera?
The Hikvision DS-1473ZJ-155 wall mount bracket and the DS-1473ZJ-155B wall mount with junction box are listed as compatible accessories for this camera. Both are available separately and are suited to installations where the camera needs to be projected from a wall surface rather than flush-ceiling mounted. - Where can I find the datasheet and user manual for the DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL?
The DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL datasheet and Hikvision user manual are linked in the Additional Information section of this product page, available at Security Wholesalers. The datasheet covers full technical specifications, wiring diagrams, and mounting dimensions for pre-installation planning.
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