ACTi - A214 - Megapixel Network IP Deep Learning AI Box Camera with 4.3-170mm Lens
Product Overview
The ACTi A214 is a 5 megapixel network IP box camera designed for advanced AI video surveillance applications. It features a 4.3-170mm 40x zoom lens, deep learning analytics, 60fps video, and Extreme WDR for high-performance monitoring across challenging scenes.
Key Configuration
5 Megapixel IP box camera; 4.3-170mm lens with 40x zoom; supports 60fps frame rate; Extreme WDR rated at 150 dB; DORI range of 86-3400 / 34.7-1371 / 17.2-680 / 8.6-340m.
Key Features
• Deep Learning AI supports advanced video analytics
• Smart Motion Detection and Smart Intrusion Protection enhance event monitoring
• Object metadata supports searchable and structured video intelligence
• Face recognition, counting, and automatic license plate recognition expand surveillance use cases
• Built-in TPM 2.0 security supports trusted device protection
Technical Context
The A214 combines long-range optical zoom with deep learning AI analytics to support perimeter monitoring, traffic observation, and detailed event analysis. Its 150 dB Extreme WDR helps preserve visibility in scenes with strong backlight or high contrast.
Installation Notes
Use the listed DORI range of 86-3400 / 34.7-1371 / 17.2-680 / 8.6-340m when planning camera placement for detection, observation, recognition, and identification coverage. Lens positioning and mounting hardware should be selected according to the intended surveillance distance and field of view.
| Product Profile | |
| Product Type | Zoom Box |
| Application Environment | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Maximum Resolution | 5MP |
| Image Sensor | Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.7" |
| Effective Pixels | 2608(H) X 1964(V) x 1 (5.1 MP) |
| Day / Night | Yes |
| Low Light Sensitivity | Extreme |
| Minimum Illumination | Color: 0.197 lux; B/W: 0 lux |
| Mechanical IR Cut Filter | Yes |
| Electronic Shutter | 1-1/10000 second (manual mode); 1-1/10000 second (auto mode) |
| S/N Ratio | 75 dB |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length | Zoom, f4.3-170mm |
| Aperture | F1.6-F5.0 |
| Zoom Ratio | 40x optical zoom, 10x digital zoom |
| Iris | P-Iris Auto iris |
| Focus | Auto focus |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 62.6° - 1.9° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 48.8° - 1.4° |
| Video | |
| Compression | H.265 Adaptive Stream, H.264, MJPEG |
| Smart ROI | Yes, supports up to 3 configurable regions per supported stream |
| Maximum Frame Rate vs. Resolution | 60 fps at 2592 x 1944 60 fps at 2560 x 1440 60 fps at 2048 x 1536 60 fps at 1920 x 1080 60 fps at 1280 x 1024 60 fps at 1280 x 720 60 fps at 1024 x 768 60 fps at 800 x 600 60 fps at 720 x 480 60 fps at 640 x 480 60 fps at 352 x 240 60 fps at 320 x 240 |
| Multi-Streaming | Simultaneous quad streams |
| Digital Noise Reduction | 3D DNR |
| Wide Dynamic Range | Extreme WDR (150 dB) |
| Image Orientation | Flip, Mirror, Rotation (Corridor mode) (90⁰, 180⁰, 270⁰) |
| Image Enhancement | White Balance, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Automatic exposure, Backlight compensation (BLC), Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS, EIS) |
| Privacy Mask | Yes |
| Text Overlay | Yes |
| Built-in Analytics | Smart Motion Detection, Smart Intrusion Protection, Tampering Detection, Missing Object Detection, Unattended Object Detection, Crowd Detection, People Loitering Detection, People Flow Counting, People Density Counting, Vehicle Flow Counting, Vehicle Density Counting, Face Detection, Face Capture, Face Matching, Face Recognition, Object Metadata, Stopped Vehicle Detection, Incorrect Direction Detection, License Plate Detection, Automatic License Plate Recognition |
| Analytics | |
| Camera Object Metadata | Age, Gender, Mask, Vehicle type, Vehicle driving direction |
| Deep Learning AI | 2.0 |
| Audio | |
| Audio Type | 2-way, Line-in, Line-out |
| Audio Compression | G.711, G.726, AAC, LPCM |
| Network | |
| Network Protocol & Service | IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, DHCP, PPPoE, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTP, RTSP, RTMP, SMTP, FTP, IGMP, ICMP, ARP, SRTP, UPnP, QoS, SNMP, IEEE 802.1X |
| Ethernet Port | 1 x Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T), RJ-45 connector |
| Security | IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, Password protected user level, IEEE 802.1X network access control, Support Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0) |
| Detection Range | |
| Observation Range | Detection: 86m-3400m Observation: 34.7m-1371m Recognition: 17.2m-680m Identification: 8.6m-340m |
| Event | |
| Event Trigger | Video motion detection (4 regions), External device through digital input, Sound detection, Intelligent event detection |
| Event Response | E-mail notification with snapshots, Save video to storage, Upload snapshot to FTP server, Activate external device through digital output |
| System | |
| Watchdog | Support |
| Integration | |
| Edge Recording | Support (integration with NVR by ONVIF Profile G or proprietary protocol) |
| ONVIF Compliant | Yes, Profile G, Profile T, Profile M |
| Web Browser | Microsoft Edge(IE mode), Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox |
| Storage | |
| Blocklist / Allowlist | People: up to 15000 records, Vehicle: up to 100000 records |
| Interface | |
| Serial Port | 1 x RS-485 |
| Audio Interface | 1/1, 3.5mm Phone Jack |
| Digital Input/Output | 2/2 (Terminal block) |
| General | |
| Power Source | DC 12V, AC 24V, PoE Class 0 (IEEE802.3af) |
| Power Consumption | 7.53 W (DC), 6.82 W (AC), 8.28 W (PoE) |
| Weight | 520g (1.15lb) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 82.6mm x 60mm x 116mm (3.25" x 2.36" x 4.57") |
| Explosion Protection | Optional Explosion-Proof Enclosure |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C ~ 60°C (-22°F ~ 140°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% - 90% RH, non-condensing |
| Approvals | CE Class B, FCC Class B |
| Color | White |
| Material | Camera body: Metal Housing |
| Warranty | 3 Year(s). For extended warranty offering, see http://www.acti.com/support/warranty |
