CAM-S485PI
TP-Link InSight S485PI Vigi 8MP IR Panoramic Turret Network camera with 1.65mm Lens
Overview Summary:
The TP-Link InSight S485PI offers crisp 4K imaging and a full 180-degree panoramic view, making it a strong choice for property owners who want reliable, high-detail monitoring. With infrared night vision, AI-powered detection, and two-way audio, it delivers comprehensive security for homes, businesses, and outdoor areas. Its durable IP67 and IK10-rated body ensures dependable performance in harsh South African conditions.This camera is ideal for buyers looking for advanced features such as human and vehicle analysis, active warning lights, smart alerts, and efficient H.265+ video compression. If you want a secure, high-visibility surveillance solution, this model is built to protect your space with clarity and intelligence. Shop now and enjoy dependable monitoring day and night.
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perimeter surveillance, business security, warehouse monitoring, retail visibility, residential protectionOverview:
InSight S485PI
VIGI 8MP IR Panoramic Turret Network Camera
The InSight S485PI delivers wide 180 degree coverage and 4K clarity, making it ideal for monitoring large indoor and outdoor areas. It combines advanced imaging performance, smart detection, and durable construction for reliable security in demanding environments.
Description:
This 8MP panoramic turret camera provides extensive scene coverage with its ultra wide lens, long range infrared, and smart video enhancement. It supports human and vehicle analytics, active defense with warning lights, efficient storage compression, and flexible audio and alarm connectivity. Its robust weatherproof and vandal resistant build ensures consistent operation in challenging locations.
Features:
Key Advantages for Modern Surveillance
The camera is built for scenarios where wide area monitoring and high detail matter, including entrances, lobbies, loading areas, retail spaces, and warehouses. Its panoramic view reduces the need for multiple cameras, improving installation efficiency while lowering operational costs.
Panoramic Monitoring for Larger Spaces
A single camera can oversee expansive locations where standard devices often leave gaps. The 180 degree view combined with 4K resolution provides comprehensive scene coverage, minimising the number of cameras required.
Active Defense System for Real Time Deterrence
The camera responds to security events with audible alerts and flashing lights triggered by built in intelligence or external alarm systems. Custom voice audio can also be added to strengthen on site deterrence.
Enhanced Deterrence with Red Blue Alerts
Red and blue warning lights stand out more than standard white indicators. When paired with audio signals, these alerts help prevent unwanted activity before it escalates.
Integration with Audio and Alarm Devices
The audio input and output options, along with alarm ports, allow the camera to be connected to compatible access control or security systems, giving installers more flexibility.
Rapid Event Notifications to Mobile Devices
If the system detects motion or receives an alert from an external sensor, notifications are sent immediately to the user's mobile device for quick response.
Advanced Detection Powered by AI
The analytics engine helps identify relevant activity by distinguishing people and vehicles from unrelated movement.
- People and Vehicle Analytics help refine searches by attributes such as clothing colour or vehicle category.
- Human and Vehicle Classification reduces false alerts from environmental movement like shadows or wildlife.
Image Quality Enhancements for Challenging Light
The camera includes multiple optimisation tools that help maintain clarity throughout the day.
- True WDR balances scenes with bright and dark areas.
- Smart IR adjusts infrared output to avoid overexposure at night.
- 3D DNR reduces noise and improves clarity.
- White Balance maintains natural colour accuracy.
Efficient Video Encoding for Reduced Storage Use
With H.265+, the camera preserves image detail while lowering bandwidth and storage consumption. It offers significant savings compared to older compression methods.
Technical Summary
- 8MP resolution at 3840x2160
- Panoramic 1.65 mm lens
- Infrared range up to 20 m
- Support for H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264
- BLC, HLC, 3D DNR, Smart IR
- 120 dB dynamic range
- Up to four privacy masks
- Up to four ROI zones
- Two way audio with built in mic and speaker
- Three main streams and three sub streams
- Motion detection with human and vehicle classification
- RJ45 10/100 Mbps port with PoE
- Alarm input and output
- Red blue warning lights
- MicroSD slot supporting up to 512 GB
- IP67 and IK10 protection
Specifications:
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Specifications![]() | |
| Product Code | CAM-S485PI![]() |
| CAMERA | |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Shutter Speed | 1/3 to 1/10000 s |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.005 Lux , 0 Lux with IR light |
| Day/Night Mechanism | IR Cut Filter |
| Day/Night Switch | Unified/ Scheduled/ Auto |
| LENS | |
| Type | Fixed Focal Lens |
| Focal Length | 1.65 mm |
| Aperture | F2.0 |
| FOV | 1.65mm: |
| Horizontal FOV: 180degrees | |
| Vertical FOV: 86degrees | |
| Diagonal FOV: 180degrees | |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| DORI Distance | 1.65mm |
| Detect: 144.36 ft (44 m) | |
| Observe: 60.15 ft (18.33 m) | |
| Recognize: 28.87 ft (8.8 m) | |
| Identify: 14.44 ft (4.4 m) | |
| Angle Adjustment (Manual) | |
| Range | Pan: 0degrees to 360degrees, Tilt: 0degrees to 75degrees, Rotation: 0degrees to 360degrees |
| ILLUMINATOR | |
| IR LED | Quantity: 4 |
| Range: 65.62 ft (20 m) | |
| Wavelength: 850 nm | |
| Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto/Scheduled/Always on/Always off |
| VIDEO | |
| Max. Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Main Stream | Frame Rate : |
| 50Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps | |
| 60Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, 30fps | |
| Resolution: | |
| 3840x2160,2560x1440,2304x1296,2048x1280,1920x1080,1280x720 | |
| Note: | |
| If the image rotation is set to 90degrees or 270degrees, the frame rate only supports up to 20fps. | |
| Sub-Stream | Frame Rate : |
| 50Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps | |
| 60Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, 30fps | |
| Resolution: | |
| 848x480,704x576, 640x480, 640x360,352x288, 320x240 | |
| Note: | |
| If the image rotation is set to 90degrees or 270degrees, the frame rate only supports up to 20fps. | |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR, VBR |
| Video Compression | Main Stream: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 |
| Sub-Stream: H.265/H.264 | |
| H.264 Type | High Profile |
| H.264+ | Main Stream Supported |
| H.265 Type | Main Profile |
| H.265+ | Main Stream Supported |
| Video Bit Rate | Main Stream: 256 Kbps to 8 Mbps |
| Sub-Stream: 64 Kbps to 1024 Kbps | |
| Image | |
| Image Settings | Mirror |
| Brightness | |
| Contrast | |
| Saturation | |
| Sharpness | |
| Exposure | |
| WDR | |
| White Balance | |
| Prevent Overexposure to Infrared Light | |
| HLC Adjustable by Client Software | |
| Image Enhancement | BLC/3D DNR/HLC/SmartIR |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 120 dB |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Privacy Mask | Up to 4 Masks |
| ROI | 4 Region |
| OSD Setting | Yes |
| AUDIO | |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio |
| Audio Input | Built-in Microphone |
| Audio In Interface | |
| Audio Output | Built-in Speaker |
| Audio Out Interface | |
| Audio Compression | Yes |
| Audio Sampling Rate | 8 KHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
| Audio Bit Rate | 64 Kbps(G.711 alaw) |
| NETWORK | |
| Protocol | TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, RTSP, NTP, UPnP UDP, SSL/TLS, FTP/SFTP, RTP, IPv4, IPv6, ARP |
| ONVIF | Yes |
| API | Open Network Video Interface (Profile S/T/G) |
| Simultaneous Live View | 3 Main Streams & 3 Sub-Streams |
| Client | VIGI App, Web UI, VIGI VMS, VIGI Cloud VMS |
| Web Browser | Google Chrome 57 and above |
| Firefox 52 and above | |
| Safari 11 and above | |
| Microsoft Edge 91 and above | |
| Cloud | Yes |
| Security | Password Protection, HTTPS Encryption, IP Address Filter, Digest Authentication |
| ALARM AND EVENT MANAGEMENT | |
| Smart Event | Intrusion Detection |
| Line-Crossing Detection | |
| Region Entering Detection | |
| Region Exiting Detection | |
| Object Abandoned Detection | |
| Object Removal Detection | |
| Loitering Detection | |
| People Detection | |
| Vehicle Detection | |
| Abnormal Sound Detection | |
| Scene Change Detection | |
| Basic Event | Motion Detection (Enhanced with Human & Vehicle Classification for more accurate alerts) |
| Video Tampering Detection | |
| Exception ( Illegal Login) | |
| Alarm Input Device | |
| Alarm Linkage | Memory Card Video Recording |
| Upload to FTP Server | |
| Alarm Output Device | |
| Push Notifications | |
| Send to Alarm Server | |
| Active Defence-Sound Alarm | |
| Active Defence-Light Alarm | |
| Email Alarm | |
| Deep Learning Function | |
| People & Vehicle Analytics | Search and filter to people or vehicle of interest based on many different attributes, making post-event search faster and easier.3 |
| INTERFACES | |
| Network Interface | 1 RJ45 10/100M Self-Adaptive Ethernet Port, PoE |
| Alarm | 1 Alarm In, 1 Alarm Out |
| Red-Blue Warning Lights | |
| Reset Button | Yes |
| Power | DC Power Port |
| On-board Storage | Built-In Memory Card Slot, Support MicroSD Card, up to 512 GB*5 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes , Records Anything Going on within a 16.4-ft (5 m) Radius of the Camera |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Audio | 1 Audio In, 1 Audio Out |
| GENERAL | |
| Operating Temperature | -30 to 60 degreesC |
| Storage Temperature | -40 degreesC to 60 degreesC |
| Operating Humidity | 95% or Less (Non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 95% or Less (Non-condensing) |
| Package Content | VIGI Network Camera |
| Quick Start Guide | |
| Waterproof Cable Attachments | |
| Mounting Accessories | |
| Material | Metal |
| Net Weight | 0.76 Kg |
| Power Supply | 12V DC ± 5%, Max. 18 W, 5.5 mm Coaxial Power Plug |
| PoE: 802.3at, class 4, Max. 21 W | |
| Protection | IP67 Waterproof, IK10 Vandal Proof |
| Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4.4 x 4.4 x 4.3 in (112.3 x 112.3 x 110.2 mm) |
| Certifications | CE, NTRA, KC, FCC, VCCI, BSMI, ONVIF, IP67, IK10 |

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