The Avigilon H5A PTZ range is designed for wide-area, operator-driven surveillance where you need rapid target acquisition and long-range evidentiary detail, offered in 2MP, 4MP and 8MP configurations (availability varies by model/market) in recessed in-ceiling or outdoor pendant form factors. It delivers 360° endless pan and -10° to 90° tilt with e-Flip and up to 300°/second pan/tilt speed, plus 500 named presets and 10 tours for efficient patrol patterns. Optics scale for distance work with high-power optical zoom—including 36× zoom on 4MP/8MP (4.4–88 mm) and extended zoom options on 2MP (up to 4.25–170 mm depending on model). Image quality is tuned for difficult scenes with LightCatcher™ low-light performance and strong dynamic range (including True WDR up to 120 dB on 2MP, and listed 100 dB dynamic range on 4MP/8MP), supported by practical visibility tools such as electronic image stabilisation and digital defog. For faster response, the platform includes Next-Generation Video Analytics with auto-tracking, plus support for higher-level Unity workflows such as Unusual Activity Detection, Appearance Search™, and Facial Recognition (system-dependent). Bandwidth and storage are kept efficient through multi-stream H.265/H.264 with HDSM SmartCodec™ (plus Motion JPEG) and dual microSD slots for edge recording, while integration and cybersecurity are enterprise-ready with ONVIF Profiles S/T/G/M, HTTPS, 802.1X, and optional FIPS 140-2 features.
Avigilon H5A PTZ Camera
- Wide-area coverage with long-range detail Choose 2MP, 4MP or 8MP models and capture evidentiary detail at distance with up to 36× optical zoom and 360° zoomable views.
- Analytics that actively follows incidents Built-in Next-Generation Video Analytics with auto-tracking helps detect and classify activity, then automatically keeps people/vehicles in frame for faster response.
- Designed for real-world deployments H.265/H.264 with HDSM SmartCodec™ reduces bandwidth/storage, while IP66/67, IK10 and NEMA 4X durability and ONVIF support simplify integration and long-term reliability.
Key Features
Resolution
2MP options: 1920×1080 (36× model) or 1937×1097 (40× model); up to 60 fps.
4MP: 2688×1512; up to 30 fps.
8MP / 4K: 3840×2160; up to 30 fps.
Optical zoom: 2MP 36× (4.3–129 mm, F/1.6–4.7) or 40× (4.25–170 mm, F/1.6–4.95); 4MP/8MP 36× (4.4–88 mm, F/2.0–3.8).
Stabilisation + digital zoom: Electronic Image Stabilization; up to 100× digital zoom when used with ACC Client.
PTZ control: 360° endless pan, -10° to 90° tilt with e-Flip; up to 300°/sec pan/tilt; 500 named presets + 10 named tours.
IR Illumination
No integrated IR illuminator on the H5A PTZ (use ambient/external lighting or specify the separate H5A IR PTZ line if built-in IR is required).
Day/Night: Automatic or manual day/night control (IR-cut filter).
Minimum illumination: 2MP (36×) 0.1 lux colour / 0.03 lux mono; 2MP (40×) 0.03 lux colour / 0.02 lux mono; 4MP/8MP 0.3 lux colour / 0.09 lux mono.
Dynamic Range
2MP models:120 dB dynamic range (True wide dynamic range capability).
4MP & 8MP models:100 dB dynamic range (wide dynamic range capability).
Artificial Intelligence
Next-Generation Video Analytics embedded for enhanced object detection and classification, plus auto-tracking capability (rules-based tracking on analytic triggers).
Includes Unusual Activity Detection (UAD) and Teach By Example support (when used with Avigilon Control Center).
Also supports broader Unity workflows such as Appearance Search™ and Facial Recognition (system- and licensing-depende
Analytics
Supported analytic events at home position: Objects in Area, Object Loitering, Objects Crossing Beam, Object Appears/Enters Area, Object Not Present in Area, Objects Enter Area, Objects Leave Area, Object Stops in Area, Direction Violated, Tamper Detection.
Auto-tracking rule: Auto-track Objects in Area (tracks a classified target, then returns to home position once lost).
Classified object types: Outdoor mode: Person + Vehicle (sub-types Car, Truck, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Bus); Indoor mode: Person.
ACC version notes: ACC 6.14.12+ supports person/vehicle analytics (no auto-tracking). ACC 7.2+ adds vehicle sub-types; auto-tracking requires ACC 7.14.14+ to configure.
Cybersecurity
Network security: Password protection, HTTPS encryption, digest authentication, WS authentication, user access log, 802.1X port-based authentication.
Compliance options: FIPS 140-2 Level 1 (with optional camera license) and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 (with optional accessory).
Management/monitoring: Supports SNMP v2c/v3 and modern network protocols suited to enterprise environments.
Casing
Form factors: Recessed in-ceiling mount or outdoor-ready pendant mount.
Materials: Polycarbonate dome bubble; aluminum body; cast, powder-coated finish (close to RAL9002).
Environmental protection (by mount): In-ceiling: IK10 (IEC 62262) and UL 2043. Pendant: IK10 (IEC 62262), IP66 & IP67 (IEC 60529) and NEMA 4X.
Operating temperature (by mount): In-ceiling down to -30°C; pendant down to -40°C (with external power or 60W PoE).
Warranty
Limited 5-year warranty for H5A-PTZ under Avigilon Unity warranty terms (extended warranty not available for this line).
Avigilon H5A PTZ Camera Overview
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