The WV-X25580-F2L is a 5MP anti-ligature corner camera with AI based detection capabilities. It has a wide viewing angle and built-in infrared illumination. It is up to IP69 and IK11+ certified and is NDAA compliant. The AI based analytics include face, people and vehicle detection along with sound anomaly detection.
Getting started
The camera has a short RJ45 lead inserted for testing and configuration without disassembling the whole unit. This is intended to be discarded when installing the camera. This connector can be used to start the setup process by connecting to a suitable PoE enabled network connection. A break-out aperture in the box allows cameras to be initially set while in their packaging. DHCP is enable by default, though the camera was found to have been allocated its default 192.168.0.232 address.
The camera has a weight of just under 1.9kg and dimensions of 197(w) x 128(h) x 138(d)mm. An installation guide can be downloaded from the i-PRO website via a QR code on the camera box. A user manual is also available but is 538 pages long and covers a large number of cameras. The i-PRO Configuration Tool available from the i-PRO website, can be used to discover, set and configure single or multiple cameras and must be used to configure the AI detection features.
The camera must be disassembled for mounting; three captive T20 Torx security screws hold the front cover in place, once removed a short lanyard can be unhooked to fully remove it. A further three captive crosshead screws hold the camera onto the back plate. Once the back plate is free of the camera module, the instructions should be followed to install the fixing bushings and feed-through covers for the number of cables to be used. In addition to the network connection, there is a multi-pole alarm connector for alarm and audio connections, and a phono jack for an analogue video out feed. The on-board microphone can be disconnected and removed for locations where audio recording is not allowed, a rubber seal is provided to prevent liquid penetration.
Operation
Once PoE connected or powered via the 12v input (multi-pole connection lead not supplied), the camera can be called up using an internet browser from its IP address. The camera drew around 5.5W in normal daytime operation and raised to around 9W with IR on, 11.5W is specified. At first connection, a suitable administrator name and multi-character password must be entered. You are then prompted to sign in to access the camera. After a Language and Time & Date setting page, the camera view is displayed.
Top right-hand icons provide access to some basic settings and give access to the Settings page for main menu options.
A QR code on the box gives access to an installation manual and the i-PRO website can be used for additional manuals. However, it was found that many of these cover multiple models so take some time to work through to find appropriate information.
Three small LEDs close to the microphone, show SD card in use, Link, and Network activity. A recessed “Initial Set” button can be pressed for a full system reset.
Read the full report in the January 2025 edition of PSi magazine
