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PTZ Cameras — FC5P 5 MP Speed Dome
A 5 MP high-speed dome for yards, loading areas and multi-lane access roads, where one camera has to follow a moving target over distance rather than hold a fixed view.
- Complete unit, IP66
- 360° endless rotation
- Presets, A-B scan, cruising tracks
- ONVIF 2.4
When a PTZ is cheaper than three fixed cameras
A PTZ costs more than a fixed camera, so the justification is never coverage — it is attention. On a large site, one PTZ in the right place, driven by an operator watching a problem unfold, replaces several fixed cameras that would only ever show you the same wide view at three angles.
Loading docks, vehicle gates, storage yards, construction perimeters and multi-lane access roads are the classic cases. The pattern is the same: a wide area where the interesting event starts small and moves, and where somebody is watching who can follow it.
Why presets and tracks do the real work
Nobody wants to drive a joystick all night. The practical value of a PTZ is in the automation: presets that snap the camera to a gate, a dock or a corner; an A-B scan that sweeps a known boundary; cruising tracks that step through a tour of positions on a timetable; and a guard position the camera returns to when it has finished.
Set those up during commissioning and the PTZ becomes effectively a set of fixed cameras with the option of turning into an operator-driven one. Skip them and it becomes a camera nobody looks at because it is pointing the wrong way.
What controls it
The unit is ONVIF-compliant, so it can be driven from the recorder interface, from the client software, or from a network control keyboard with a four-axis joystick and a zoom rocker. In a control room the keyboard is what makes a PTZ usable under pressure — a mouse on a screen is not fast enough when a vehicle is leaving.
Our YK-41DP keyboard reaches up to 999 devices directly over IP, supports preset patrol patterns and A-B scan, and can be powered over PoE from the same switch that feeds the cameras.
Built for outdoor mounting
Unlike the board-level bullet and dome modules, the FC5P-PTZ is a complete unit with its own IP66 rating and 6 KV lightning and surge protection. It is designed for a pole or wall bracket in weather, with a 360° endless rotation range and infrared illumination for night operation.
At height, mount it so it cannot be reached from a ledge or a parked vehicle, and leave a service loop long enough to lower the unit for maintenance without disconnecting it.
Model
FC5P-PTZ
flagshipComplete 5 MP high-speed dome, IP66, ONVIF 2.4.
- Resolution
- 5 MP
- Rotation
- 360° endless
- Protection
- IP66
A complete unit, not a board module. Bracket and pole adaptor are selected per mounting surface.
Technical specifications
FC5P-PTZ technical specifications
| Effective Pixels | 5.0 Megapixels |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 2592 x 1944@30fps 1280x720@60fps/50fps |
| Focal Length | 36x Optical Zoom (f=4.6mm ~ 167mm) |
| Aperture Range | F1.6 ~ F4.8 |
| Field of View (FoV) | 2.3° ~ 61.2° |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.01 Lux; B/W: 0 Lux (with IR) |
| Day/Night Mode | IR-CUT (ICR Infrared Filter Auto-switch) |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/2s ~ 1/20,000s |
| WDR | ≥ 80dB |
| S/N Ratio | ≥ 50dB (AGC OFF) |
| Image Enhancement | 2D/3D Noise Reduction, AE Exposure, WDR (≥80dB), BLC |
| White Balance/Gain | Auto |
| Rotation Range | Pan: 0°~360° Endless; Tilt: 0°~90° |
| Pan Speed | 0.1° ~ 220° / s |
| Tilt Speed | 0.1° ~ 60° / s |
| Presets | 128 Preset Positions |
| A-B Scan | 1 Group (A-B point cruise) |
| Cruising Tracks | 8 Groups (Group Cruise); 1 Group (A-B Scan) |
| Guard Position | Max 16 points; dwell time user-selectable |
| Position Display | Supported (Pan/Tilt position display) |
| IR Distance | 150 Meters (492 ft) |
| IR Configuration | 8x Φ42 High-Power Infrared LEDs |
| IR Control | PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) with 1–15 grades sensitivity |
| Ambient Detection | Supported |
| Compression Standard | H.265 Main Profile / H.264 High Profile / M-JPEG |
| Main Stream Res. | 2592x1944, 2592x1520, 2304x1296, 1920x1080 (@ 30fps) |
| Sub Stream Res. | 1920x1080, 1280x720 (@ 25/30/50/60fps) |
| Audio Compression | G.711 / PCM |
| Interface | 1x RJ45 Network port; 1x Power input |
| Protocols | TCP/IP, HTTP, NTP, IGMP, DHCP, UDP, SMTP, RTP, RTSP, ARP, DDNS, DNS, HTTPS, P2P |
| Local Storage | Built-in TF Card Slot (Supported) |
| Remote Access Mobile View | iOS & Android and Windows |
| Power Input | DC 12V ≤ 4A |
| Power Consumption | < 20W |
| Operating Temp | Indoor: 0° to +40°C; Outdoor: -40° to +60°C |
| Operating Humidity | ≤ 95% Non-Condensing |
| Protection Rating | IP66 (Waterproof/Dustproof); 6000V Lightning/Surge Protection |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Net Weight | 4.5KG (Heavy-duty structure) |
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer data sheet for the model listed. Where a figure depends on the configuration you order, we confirm it in writing on the quotation rather than leaving it implied.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a PTZ cost more than a fixed camera?
Because of the mechanics. A PTZ adds motors, a pan and tilt mechanism, an optical zoom lens, a controller board and a weatherproof housing to the same sensor and encoder a fixed camera uses. You are paying for the ability to change view on demand, so the justification is a moving target that somebody needs to follow, not wider coverage.
How many preset positions does it have?
The specification lists presets, A-B scan, cruising tracks and a guard position, and the exact counts are confirmed on the data sheet for the revision you order. In practice a site uses six to twelve presets — the gates, the docks, the corners — plus one tour and one guard position.
Do I need a keyboard to use it?
No. It works from the recorder interface and from the client software. A network keyboard matters in a control room because a four-axis joystick is much faster than a mouse when you are chasing a vehicle across a yard, but for a site with no operator on shift the client is enough.
Is it weatherproof?
Yes — IP66, with 6 KV lightning and surge protection. It is the only camera in the range that is a complete weatherproof unit, because the bullet and dome cameras ship as board modules and take their protection from the housing you choose.
What does it record at?
5 MP, with the optical zoom letting you keep a usable image on a target at distance rather than cropping a wide shot. Main and sub stream resolutions, compression and frame rate settings are listed in the specification table above.
Can a PTZ be integrated with the video wall?
Yes. The management platform accepts ONVIF and RTSP streams, so a PTZ feed can be placed in a window on the wall alongside fixed camera views, and the operator can drive the PTZ from a keyboard while watching the result on the wall.
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