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Thermal & Optical Bi-Spectrum Bullet · 3 Lens Options
TIC2A32SA-F3-4F4AC-I1
Thermal & optical bi-spectrum bullet network camera — radiometric thermal channel (fire & temperature alarm) plus visible-light optical channel, PoE single-cable install, IP67 outdoor body. Three fixed thermal lenses: F3 (3.2mm), F7 (7mm), F10 (10mm).
Bi-Spectrum · thermal + opticalRadiometric · ±8°C accuracyFire Detection · thermal fire alarmPoE · 802.3afIP67 · outdoorMic · built-in audio
Choose your lens — three models on this page
F3 (3.2 mm thermal / 4 mm optical) suits short-range sites — doorways, small yards, checkpoints. F7 (7 mm thermal / 6 mm optical) is a mid-range balance — perimeters, warehouse walls. F10 (10 mm thermal / 8 mm optical) reaches farthest — open sites, long fence lines, substations. All three share the same body, mount and IP67 rating; only the lens pair and detection/DORI distances change. Highlighted rows in the spec table below show every difference.
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The Uniview TIC2A32SA series is a thermal & optical bi-spectrum bullet network camera offered in three thermal lens options — F3 (3.2 mm), F7 (7 mm) and F10 (10 mm) — for short-, mid- and long-range coverage. Each variant pairs a radiometric thermal channel (temperature measurement, fire detection, cold/hot-spot tracking) with a visible-light optical channel in one IP67, PoE-powered bullet body. Smart intrusion prevention (cross line, intrusion, enter/leave area) can run on both channels at the same time.
Is this the right camera for you?
Plain-language guide for buyers and installers — based only on what this camera actually does.
Substations & electrical yardsRadiometric thermal channel (±8°C accuracy) spots overheating transformers and switchgear before they fail.
Warehouses, timber & fuel depotsThermal fire detection plus optical smog recognition gives an early, reconfirmed fire alarm.
Perimeter & fence-line securityThermal detection works through darkness and fog; the optical channel then confirms who or what triggered the alert.
Ports, solar/wind farms & open sitesF10's longer 200 m vehicle / 100 m personnel thermal detection covers wide, unattended areas from one pole.
Forests, farmland & remote unlit sitesThe thermal channel images in total darkness, with no dependence on IR or ambient light range.
Campus & building perimetersPicture-in-picture live view lets one operator cross-check a thermal alert against real-time optical footage instantly.
Not the right pick if you need…
- A motorized/remote zoom lens — each variant's lens (F3/F7/F10) is fixed at purchase
- Wi-Fi — this is a wired RJ45 camera (10M/100M)
- Pan/tilt or long-range 56× optical zoom laser tracking — that is a separate PTZ thermal model, not this fixed bullet
- A full-colour night image without any external light — the thermal channel is greyscale/false-colour palette only
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Key Features
Complete list from the official datasheet, shared across all three lens variants.
Thermal & optical dual-spectrum image, dual video with single IP address, adaptable to various scenes
1/2.8" target surface, high sensitivity sensor, suitable for starlight monitoring
Thermal module supports reliable fire detection and fire shield area
Thermal module supports temperature detection and cold&hot spot tracking, which highlights abnormal temperatures and links to alarm
Thermal & optical dual-spectrum smart intrusion prevention can be enabled simultaneously: cross line, enter area, leave area, intrusion
Optical module supports smog recognition, which can help with fire alarm reconfirmation
Supports picture-in-picture mode, real-time contrast live view, more convenient and clear
Supports audio and light alarm, with red and blue warning lights built in
Ultra 265, H.265, H.264, MJPEG
Max 2688 × 1520@30 fps in the optical module and max 960P@30 fps in the thermal module
DC 12 V ± 25% or PoE power supply
Alarm 2 in and 2 out, audio 1 in and 1 out, micro SD, up to 512 GB
Two Channels, One Camera
Full technical detail on each channel, reproduced from the manufacturer's datasheet.
OPTICAL CHANNEL
Visible-light imaging with smart IR
1/2.8" CMOS sensor, up to 4MP (2688×1520)@30fps, 120dB WDR, colour down to 0.003 lux / 0 lux with IR. Smart 750nm IR reaches 40 m for discreet night monitoring, plus optical smog recognition to help confirm fire alarms.
THERMAL CHANNEL
Radiometric thermal imaging with fire & temperature alarms
256×192 vanadium oxide uncooled sensor. Detects vehicles at 60 m and people at 30 m, measures temperature to ±8°C/±8% across a selectable -20 to 550°C range, and raises an automatic fire alarm at a detection distance of 13 m.
How far can it see? (Optical DORI)
DORI (EN 62676-4) is the industry standard for what the optical channel can do at distance. Switch the lens buttons above to compare. The thermal channel has no DORI rating — see the Johnson's Criteria reference table below instead.
Detectsomething is there
90.0 m295.3 ft
Observewhat is happening
36.0 m118.1 ft
Recognizesomeone you know
18.0 m59.1 ft
Identifya stranger's face
9.0 m29.5 ft
| Lens | Detect (Vehicle) | Detect (Human) | Recognize (Vehicle) | Recognize (Human) | Identify (Vehicle) | Identify (Human) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 mm (F3) | 316 m | 126 m | 79 m | 32 m | 53 m | 21 m |
| 7 mm (F7) | 690 m | 277 m | 173 m | 69 m | 99 m | 40 m |
| 10 mm (F10) | 986 m | 395 m | 247 m | 99 m | 141 m | 56 m |
Manufacturer reference distances for the thermal channel under Johnson's Criteria (theoretical pixel-coverage limits) — separate from the practical "Detection distance" alarm-trigger values in the spec table below.
How wide a view at each distance
Scene width covered at typical mounting distances — the number you need to work out how many cameras a wall, yard or aisle takes.
| Distance | F3 · 74.9° | F10 · 17.5° |
|---|---|---|
| 5 m16 ft | 7.7 m25.1 ft | 1.5 m5.0 ft |
| 10 m33 ft | 15.3 m50.3 ft | 3.1 m10.1 ft |
| 15 m49 ft | 23.0 m75.4 ft | 4.6 m15.1 ft |
| 20 m66 ft | 30.6 m101 ft | 6.2 m20.2 ft |
| 30 m98 ft | 46.0 m151 ft | 9.2 m30.3 ft |
Calculated from the horizontal field of view in the specifications below: width = 2 × distance × tan(FOV ÷ 2). Lens distortion and mounting angle are not included.
Who uses it, where it goes and how to install it
Written for the TIC2A32SA-F3/F7/F10-4F(4/6/8)AC-I1 from the official datasheets: 256 × 192 thermal channel with 3.2, 7 or 10 mm lens, 4 MP optical channel, fire and temperature alarms, PoE 802.3af, IP67.
Who it is for
- Substations, solar farms and utility yards — Temperature measurement in two selectable ranges (-20 to 150 °C and 100 to 550 °C) with hot/cold-spot tracking raises an alarm when a transformer, cable joint or cabinet runs abnormally hot. Accuracy is ±8 °C or ±8%, so it is a warning tool, not a calibrated measuring instrument.
- Warehouses, timber, recycling and fuel depots — The thermal channel detects a 0.1 × 0.1 m fire at 13 m (F3), 29 m (F7) or 43 m (F10), and the optical channel's smog recognition helps reconfirm the alarm before staff are sent out.
- Perimeters of unlit or remote sites — Thermal intrusion rules with human/vehicle classification work in total darkness: a person is detected at 30 m (F3), 70 m (F7) or 100 m (F10). The optical channel with 40–50 m IR then shows who or what it was.
- Integrators adding thermal to an existing system — Two video channels behind one IP address, one PoE 802.3af cable (max 12 W), ONVIF Profile S/G/T, 2 alarm inputs / 2 outputs and an RS485 port for linking sirens, barriers or a control panel.
Where and how to install
- Match the lens to the distance — Fire and temperature alarms need the target much closer than intrusion alarms: fire 13/29/43 m and temperature 8/20/30 m for F3/F7/F10, versus 30/70/100 m for a person. Place the camera so the equipment you want to watch sits inside the shorter distance.
- Draw rules in the thermal picture — The thermal view is narrower than the optical view on every version (F3: 58.0° vs 74.9°; F10: 17.5° vs 37.8°). Aim the camera so the fence, door or equipment is inside the thermal frame; objects only at the edge of the optical image are not covered by thermal alarms.
- Clear line of sight, no glass — Never install it behind a window: ordinary glass blocks the thermal image. Keep the sky, the sun, shiny metal roofs, hot exhausts and air-conditioner outdoor units out of the fire and temperature zones, or exclude them with the fire shield area.
- Height and mounting — For gates and doorways mount at about 2.5–3.5 m; on open sites a higher pole lets the thermal view look over parked vehicles and fences, but keep the downward tilt shallow so the zone fills the frame. Pole: TR-UP06-B-IN; junction box TR-JB06-A-IN (with TR-UP06-C-IN when the box goes on a pole).
- Power, cable and surge — PoE 802.3af or DC 12 V (Ø5.5 mm plug); count 12 W per camera in the switch PoE budget and keep each Cat5e/Cat6 run within 100 m. The body is IP67 and works from -40 °C to 70 °C, but seal the cable joint with the TR-A01-IN gland or the junction box; surge rating is 6 kV, so add an external surge protector and earthing on tall poles.
- Alarm wiring and the BNC port — Use the 2 alarm outputs for a siren, strobe or relay and the 2 inputs for a beam or door contact. The BNC output on the thermal side is only for debugging during installation, not for a permanent monitor.
F3, F7 or F10: what each thermal lens covers
All three share the same body and the same 256 × 192 thermal sensor; only the lens pair changes. A longer thermal lens sees farther but narrower: at 10 m the F3 covers 11.1 m of width, the F10 only 3.1 m. Thermal shows heat, not detail: it reliably reveals a person, vehicle or hot spot in darkness, smoke or light fog, but it cannot show faces, clothing color or number plates and cannot see through glass. That is the optical channel's job, within its identify distance.
| F3 · 3.2 mm thermal / 4 mm optical | F7 · 7 mm thermal / 6 mm optical | F10 · 10 mm thermal / 8 mm optical | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal horizontal view angle | 58.0° | 25.2° | 17.5° |
| Thermal width covered at 10 m | 11.1 m | 4.5 m | 3.1 m |
| Thermal width covered at 30 m | 33.3 m | 13.4 m | 9.2 m |
| Person detection (1.8 × 0.5 m) | 30 m | 70 m | 100 m |
| Vehicle detection (4 × 1.4 m) | 60 m | 140 m | 200 m |
| Fire detection (0.1 × 0.1 m fire) | 13 m | 29 m | 43 m |
| Temperature measurement (0.1 × 0.1 m target) | 8 m | 20 m | 30 m |
| Optical horizontal view angle | 74.9° | 49.1° | 37.8° |
| Optical: identify a face up to | 9.0 m | 13.5 m | 18.0 m |
| Optical IR distance | 40 m | 50 m | 50 m |
- Pick F3 for doorways, small yards, checkpoints and equipment rooms: 11.1 m of thermal width at 10 m, and fire is detected up to 13 m.
- Pick F7 for warehouse walls and medium perimeters: people detected up to 70 m, with 13.4 m of width at 30 m.
- Pick F10 for long fence lines and open yards watched from one pole: people at 100 m and vehicles at 200 m, but only 3.1 m wide at 10 m, so add a shorter lens for the area near the pole.
Widths are calculated from the thermal horizontal view angle (width = 2 × distance × tan(angle ÷ 2)). Detection, fire and temperature distances are the manufacturer's alarm values for the stated target sizes in good weather; heavy rain or dense fog shortens them.
Full Specifications
Complete official specifications from the manufacturer's three datasheets (technical values in English). OPTICAL / THERMAL rows follow the datasheet's own two-channel layout.
Highlighted rows differ between the three models:F3 = 3.2 mm thermalF7 = 7 mm thermalF10 = 10 mm thermal
Camera
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Original Resolution | N/A | 256 × 192 |
| Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS | Vanadium oxide uncooled focal plane arrays |
| Min. Illumination | Colour: 0.003 lux (F1.6, AGC ON); B/W: 0.002 lux (F1.6, AGC ON); 0 lux with IR | N/A |
| Day/Night | IR-cut filter with auto switch (ICR) | N/A |
| Pixel Size | N/A | 12 um |
| NETD | N/A | < 50 mk@F1.0@25 °C |
| Shutter | Auto/Manual, 1 to 1/100000 s | |
| WDR | 120 dB | |
| S/N | >56 dB | |
Lens
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | F3 4 mmF7 6 mmF10 8 mm | F3 3.2 mmF7 7 mmF10 10 mm |
| Iris | F1.6 | F1.0 |
| Field of View (H) | F3 74.9°F7 49.1°F10 37.8° | F3 58.0°F7 25.2°F10 17.5° |
| Field of View (V) | F3 44.4°F7 26.9°F10 21.8° | F3 42.5°F7 19.3°F10 10.4° |
| Field of View (D) | F3 97.4°F7 60.4°F10 46.5° | F3 72.0°F7 31.0°F10 21.5° |
DORI (Optical Channel)
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| DORI Distance (Detect) | F3 90.0 m (295.3 ft.)F7 135.0 m (442.9 ft.)F10 180.0 m (590.6 ft.) | N/A |
| DORI Distance (Observe) | F3 36.0 m (118.1 ft.)F7 54.0 m (177.2 ft.)F10 72.0 m (236.2 ft.) | N/A |
| DORI Distance (Recognize) | F3 18.0 m (59.1 ft.)F7 27.0 m (88.6 ft.)F10 36.0 m (118.1 ft.) | N/A |
| DORI Distance (Identify) | F3 9.0 m (29.5 ft.)F7 13.5 m (44.3 ft.)F10 18.0 m (59.1 ft.) | N/A |
Illuminator
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 750 nm | N/A |
| Illumination Distance (IR) | F3 40 mF7 50 mF10 50 m | N/A |
| Light On/Off Control | Auto/Manual | N/A |
Video
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Rate | 4MP (2688×1520), Max 30 fps | 960P (1280×960), Max 30 fps |
| Video Compression | Ultra 265, H.265, H.264, MJPEG | |
| Video Bit Rate | 128 Kbps to 16 Mbps | |
| U-code | Support | |
| ROI | Support | |
| Video Stream | Triple streams | |
| OSD | Up to 8 OSDs | |
| Privacy Mask | Up to 8 areas (8 blacks / 8 mosaics) | N/A |
Image
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| White Balance | Auto, Outdoor, Fine tune, Sodium lamp, Locked, Auto2 | N/A |
| Digital Noise Reduction | 2D/3D DNR | |
| Flip | Normal, Flip vertical, Flip horizontal, 180°, 90° Clockwise, 90° Anti-clockwise | |
| Defog | Digital defog | N/A |
| Palette | N/A | lava, medical, arctic, mazarine, fusion, rain, puce, white hot, iron oxide red, hot iron, rainbow 1, rainbow 2, rainbow 3, depict hot, ice hot, black hot, red hot, green hot, color 1, color 2 |
Intelligent
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Intrusion Prevention | Cross line detection, intrusion detection, enter area detection, leave area detection (support false alarm filtering and the classification of human, non-motor vehicle and vehicle) | Cross line detection, intrusion detection, enter area detection, leave area detection (support false alarm filtering and the classification of human and vehicle) |
| Smoke Detection | Support | N/A |
| Temperature Measurement Accuracy | N/A | ±8 °C (±14.4 °F) or ±8% (whichever is greater) |
| Temperature Range | N/A | Selectable between -20 °C to 150 °C (-4 °F to 302 °F) and 100 °C to 550 °C (212 °F to 1022 °F) |
| Detection Distance for Vehicles (4×1.4 m) | N/A | F3 60 mF7 140 mF10 200 m |
| Detection Distance for Personnel (1.8×0.5 m) | N/A | F3 30 mF7 70 mF10 100 m |
Events
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Detection | N/A | Support |
| Basic Detection | Motion detection, Tampering alarm, Audio detection | N/A |
| General Function | Watermark, IP address filtering, Access policy, ARP protection, RTSP authentication, User authentication, HTTP authentication, Alarm input, Alarm output | |
| UMD (Ultra Motion Detection) | Support | N/A |
| Detection Distance for Fire (0.1×0.1 m) | N/A | F3 13 mF7 29 mF10 43 m |
| Detection Distance for Temperature (0.1×0.1 m) | N/A | F3 8 mF7 20 mF10 30 m |
Audio
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Compression | G.711U, G.711A | |
| Audio Bitrate | 128 Kbps | |
| Two-way Audio | Support | |
| Suppression | Support | |
| Sampling Rate | 16 KHZ | |
Storage
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Edge Storage | MicroSD, up to 512 GB | |
| Network Storage | ANR | |
Network
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Protocols | IGMP, RTP, SMTP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ARP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, PPPoE, RTSP, RTCP, RTMP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, FTP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS, 802.1x, SNMP, QoS, SSL/TLS, SSH | |
| Compatible Integration | ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T), API, SDK | |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users. 3 user levels: administrator, common user and operator | |
| Client | EZStation, UNV-Link, UNV-Link Pro | |
| Web Browser | Plug-in required live view: IE 10+, Chrome 45+, Firefox 52+, Edge 79+ | |
Interface
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Mic | Support | |
| Built-in Speaker | Support | |
| Audio I/O | 1 Input: impedance 1 kΩ, amplitude 2.5 V [p-p], 1 Output: impedance 600 Ω, amplitude 2 V [p-p] | |
| Alarm I/O | 2/2 | |
| Serial Port | 1 × RS485 | |
| Network | 1 × RJ45 10 M/100 M Base-TX Ethernet | |
| Video Output | N/A | 1 BNC (for debugging) |
Certification
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| EMC | CE-EMC (EN 55032: 2015+A1:2020, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1: 2019, EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019+A1: 2021, EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014); FCC (FCC CFR 47 part15 B, ANSI C63.4-2014) | |
| Safety | CE LVD (EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2020); UL (UL 62368-1, 2nd Ed., Issue Date: 2014-12-01) | |
| Environment | CE-RoHS (2011/65/EU; (EU)2015/863); WEEE (2012/19/EU); Reach (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) | |
| Protection | IP67 (IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013) | |
General
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Power | DC12V (±25%), PoE (IEEE802.3af) | |
| Power Consumption | Max 12 W | |
| Power Interface | Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug | |
| Dimensions | 269.1 × 95.7 × 85.4 mm (10.6" × 3.75" × 3.36") (L × W × H) | |
| Weight | F3 0.95 kgF7 0.93 kgF10 0.95 kg (2.1 lb.) | |
| Working Environment | -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F), Humidity: ≤ 95% RH (non-condensing) | |
| Storage Environment | -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F), Humidity: ≤ 95% RH (non-condensing) | |
| Surge Protection | 6 KV | |
| Reset Button | Support | |
| RTC | Support | |
| Web Client Language | 22 Languages: Traditional Chinese, English, Simplified Chinese, Polish, German, Russian, French, Korean, Dutch, Czech, Portuguese (Europe), Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Thai, Turkish, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Europe), Hungarian, Italian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Slovak | |
Live View
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Bitstream | 35 | |
| Maximum Bandwidth | 50 Mbps | |
| OSD Font | Vector | |
| OSD Color | Support | |
| OSD Character Number | 40 | |
Other
| Parameter | Optical | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor Mode | Support | |
| Software Version | Q6202 | |
| NDAA Compliant | Support | |
Dimensions
Engineering drawing reproduced 1:1 from the official datasheet. Identical body for all three lens variants.
unit: mm (in.)
| Dimensions | 269.1 × 95.7 × 85.4 mm (10.6" × 3.75" × 3.36") (L × W × H) |
| Weight (F3 / F7 / F10) | 0.95 kg / 0.93 kg / 0.95 kg (2.1 lb.) |
| Power Interface | Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug |
| Working Environment | -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) |
Optional Mounting Accessories
Order together with the camera to save shipping. Shared across all three lens variants.
TR-JB06-A-INMiddle bullet junction box (elegant white)
TR-UP06-B-INBullet pole mounting bracket
TR-A01-INNPT 3/4" waterproof cable gland
TR-UP06-C-INPole mounting bracket for bullet junction box only
Thermal Bullet Camera FAQ — TIC2A32SA Series
Which lens option should I choose — F3, F7 or F10?
Choose by distance: the 3.2 mm (F3) thermal lens detects a vehicle at 316 m, the 7 mm (F7) at 690 m and the 10 mm (F10) at 986 m. Shorter lenses give a wider scene for yards and gates; longer lenses reach further along fence lines and pipelines.
How accurate is the temperature measurement?
The radiometric 256×192 vanadium-oxide sensor measures across a selectable -20 to 550 °C range with ±8 °C or ±8% accuracy, and raises fire and temperature alarms automatically — suited to substations, fuel storage and stockpiles where overheating precedes fire.
What are the optical channel specs?
A 1/2.8-inch CMOS delivering up to 4MP (2688×1520) at 30 fps with 120 dB WDR and colour down to 0.003 lux. Per lens option the optical DORI detect range is 90 m on the F3, 135 m on the F7 and 180 m on the F10.
Does it need lighting at night?
The thermal channel needs no light at all — it images heat. The optical channel adds discreet 750 nm smart IR, reaching 40 m on the F3 and 50 m on the F7 and F10 versions, for visual verification after a thermal alarm fires.
How is it installed and powered?
Power is PoE over a single network cable and the housing is IP67 rated for outdoor mounting. Compression is Ultra 265, H.265, H.264 or MJPEG at 128 Kbps–16 Mbps with triple streams, so both channels record without heavy bandwidth on remote links.
Can the TIC2A32SA thermal channel identify a face or read a number plate?
No. The thermal sensor is 256 × 192 and shows heat outlines: it tells you a person or vehicle is there, not who it is. Faces and plates come from the 4 MP optical channel, which identifies a face up to 9.0 m (F3), 13.5 m (F7) or 18.0 m (F10). Plate reading needs a dedicated camera aimed at the lane.
Does the TIC2A32SA see through glass, fog, rain or smoke?
Glass: no, ordinary window glass blocks the thermal image, so the camera must be outdoors or behind an open view. Smoke and light fog: thermal sees through them much better than the optical channel, which is why it is used for fire watch. Heavy rain and dense fog reduce contrast and shorten the 30/70/100 m person detection distances, so leave margin when choosing the lens.
Will the TIC2A32SA work with a Hikvision, Dahua or other third-party NVR?
For video, usually yes: it supports ONVIF Profile S, G and T and RTSP. Because the optical and thermal channels sit behind one IP address, some third-party NVRs add only the first channel, so check that yours can add both. Fire, temperature and dual-spectrum intrusion alarms are fully handled by Uniview NVRs and the EZStation client; on other brands they may arrive only as generic events or not at all. Send us your NVR model and we will confirm before you order.
What causes false fire or temperature alarms on the TIC2A32SA, and how do I avoid them?
The usual causes are sunlight reflected from metal roofs, windscreens or water, hot vehicle engines and exhausts, lamps, and kitchens or generators inside the zone. Keep these out of the picture or cover them with the fire shield area, draw temperature rules only around the equipment you care about, and use the optical channel's smog recognition to reconfirm a fire alarm before acting on it.
How much bandwidth and storage does the TIC2A32SA need?
It records two streams, optical and thermal, each set between 128 Kbps and 16 Mbps. Assuming 4 Mbps optical plus 1 Mbps thermal (5 Mbps in total), continuous recording uses about 54.0 GB per day: about 9.5 days on the maximum 512 GB microSD card, or about 1.62 TB of NVR disk for 30 days. The network port is 10/100 Mbps, which is enough for this camera; use a gigabit uplink when many cameras share one switch.
Can the TIC2A32SA warn an intruder on its own, without a separate siren?
Yes. It has built-in red and blue warning lights and a built-in speaker, so an intrusion or crossline rule can trigger a light and audio alarm at the camera, and an operator can talk through the two-way audio. For a louder siren or a strobe at the gate, wire it to one of the 2 alarm outputs.
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