Uniview IPC6828EL-X42-W-VH1 8MP Laser PTZ Camera, 42x Zoom, 500 m IR

The Uniview IPC6828EL-X42-W-VH1 is a long-range 8MP laser PTZ with 42x optical zoom, 500 m IR, a window wiper, auto tracking and IP67 protection. It is made for large perimeters, farms and industrial sites.

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The Uniview IPC6828EL-X42-W-VH1 is built for distance. It pairs an 8MP sensor with 42x optical zoom on a lens that reaches 252 mm and IR that lights targets up to 500 m away. A front-window wiper comes standard, which earns its place in Saudi conditions where dust settles after every storm and coastal humidity fogs the glass. It belongs to Uniview's Pro Series and is also sold as UNV IPC6828EL-X42-W-VH1.

Uniview IPC6828EL-X42-W-VH1 specifications at a glance

• 1/1.8" sensor, 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps.
• 6-252 mm lens, F1.2-F4.6, 42x optical and 16x digital zoom.
• 850 nm IR up to 500 m.
• Color down to 0.0005 lux, 120 dB WDR.
• Optical and digital defog, gyroscope stabilization.
• IP67 housing with heater, rated -40°C to 70°C.

Wiper and defog for harsh sites

Optical defog works through the lens and filter rather than software alone, so the picture stays readable through dust haze and light fog. When grit builds up on the window, trigger the wiper from your VMS instead of sending a technician up a ladder. IP67 also gives better water resistance than IP66, which matters during winter rain on open sites.

Auto tracking and multi-target detection

The camera follows people, vehicles and bikes on its own and keeps the target in frame as it zooms, while multi-target detection watches several objects at once. Cross line, intrusion, area entry and area exit rules come with false alarm filtering, and you also get people counting, best-snapshot capture and allowlist/blocklist face comparison. Pan is 360° endless at up to 180°/s, with 1024 presets.

Power and interfaces

Power it from 24 V AC or DC, or over PoE to IEEE 802.3bt; peak draw is 67 W, so choose a switch or injector that supports that standard if you want a single cable. Connections include a 10/100 network port, 7 alarm inputs and 2 outputs, audio in/out, RS485, a BNC output for setup and a microSD slot for up to 512 GB.

Where it fits in Saudi Arabia

• Farm boundaries and large project fences outside the cities, where the perimeter runs for hundreds of meters.
• Industrial plants, water and power stations.
• Coastal sites in Jeddah, Yanbu and Jubail with high humidity and salt air.
• Internal roads of university campuses and government compounds.

VMS and NVR compatibility

ONVIF Profiles S, G, T and M, plus API and SDK, let it join Uniview NVRs and compliant video management platforms.

IPC6828EL-X42-W-VH1 or IPC6858ER-X40-VF?

Both are 8MP with similar zoom (42x against 40x). The IPC6828EL-X42-W-VH1 doubles the illumination range to 500 m, adds the wiper and moves from IP66 to IP67, and it weighs 6.9 kg against 9.69 kg. It does draw 67 W instead of 61 W. Go with the IPC6858ER-X40-VF when your distances stay under 250 m and you can live without a wiper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the IPC6828EL-X42-W-VH1 run on PoE?

Yes, on IEEE 802.3bt PoE with a 67 W maximum, so use a switch or injector that supports that standard. 24 V AC or DC also works.

How far does the night vision reach?

Up to 500 m with 850 nm IR.

Why does a PTZ need a wiper?

It clears dust and rain from the front window remotely, so nobody has to climb the pole after every sandstorm.

Specifications

• Model: IPC6828EL-X42-W-VH1
• Series: Pro Series PTZ
• Sensor: 1/1.8" CMOS
• Max resolution: 8MP (3840 × 2160) @ 30 fps
• Min. illumination: Color 0.0005 Lux (F1.2, AGC ON); 0 Lux with IR
• Shutter: Auto/Manual, 1 to 1/100000 s
• WDR / S/N: 120 dB / >56 dB
• Focal length: 6-252 mm
• Aperture: F1.2-F4.6
• Field of view: H 57.96°-2.15°, V 34.61°-1.21°, D 71.30°-2.54°
• Zoom: 42x optical, 16x digital
• Pan: 360° endless, 0.1°/s-180°/s
• Tilt: -15° to 90° (auto flip), 0.1°/s-180°/s
• Presets / patrols: 1024 presets; 16 preset patrols (64 presets), 16 route patrols (32 actions), 16 recorded patrols (128 actions); stay 15-1800 s
• Illumination: 850 nm IR up to 500 m, auto/manual
• Wiper / defog: Wiper supported; optical and digital defog
• Stabilization: Gyroscope stabilization
• Compression: Ultra 265, H.265, H.264, MJPEG
• Streams: Main 8MP @ 30 fps; sub 1080P @ 30 fps; third D1 @ 30 fps
• Bit rate: 128 Kbps-16 Mbps
• ROI / OSD / privacy mask: ROI supported; up to 10 OSD; 24 privacy masks (up to 8 per scene)
• Audio: G.711U/G.711A, 128 Kbps, 16 kHz, two-way audio, suppression
• Smart functions: Auto tracking (human, non-motor vehicle, vehicle); multi-target detection; cross line, intrusion, enter/leave area with false alarm filtering; people counting and crowd density; best snapshot; face masking; allowlist/blocklist comparison
• Basic detection: Motion, ultra motion, tampering, audio, object removed, object left behind
• Network port: 1 × RJ45 10/100 Mbps
• Protocols: SSH, IGMP, RTP, RTCP, SMTP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ARP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, PPPoE, RTSP, RTMP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, FTP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS, 802.1x, SNMP, QoS, SSL/TLS
• Integration / users: ONVIF (Profile S, G, T, M), API, SDK; up to 32 users, 3 levels
• Storage: microSD up to 512 GB; ANR; NFS
• Interfaces: Alarm 7 in / 2 out; audio 1 in (1 kΩ) / 1 out (600 Ω); 1 × RS485; 1 × BNC (debugging)
• Power: AC 24 V ±25%, DC 24 V ±25%, PoE (IEEE 802.3bt)
• Max. power: 67 W
• Dimensions: Ø226.7 × 440.3 mm
• Weight: 6.9 kg (15.21 lb)
• Operating conditions: -40°C to 70°C, ≤95% RH non-condensing; built-in heater
• Protection: IP67, 6 kV surge protection
• Certifications: CE-EMC, CE-LVD, CE-RoHS

Features

• 42x optical zoom on a 6-252 mm lens: from a 58° scene view down to 2.15° on a distant target.
• IR up to 500 m at 850 nm: night coverage for long fences and boundaries.
• Window wiper plus optical and digital defog: a readable image after dust or humidity, no climb up the pole.
• Auto tracking and multi-target detection: the camera follows a person or vehicle and keeps it in frame.
• IP67, gyroscope stabilization and a heater: runs from -40°C to 70°C with a steady picture in wind.