Hikvision 10 Camera 8MP ColorVu 3.0 DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL Smart Hybrid Light Turret Kit with DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16CH PoE 8K NVR, Strobe & Speaker, NO HDD INCLUDED

Model: DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL / DS-7616NI-M2/16P - 10 Camera Kit - No HDD

Who This Is For

Property managers specifying a complete 8MP active deterrence system who need colour night vision, strobe activation, and two-way audio across a multi-point site will find this kit purpose-built for that brief. The Hikvision DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL Smart Hybrid Light Turret paired with the DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16-channel PoE NVR delivers a full-colour, AI-filtered, deterrence-capable setup without sourcing components separately. Ten cameras are included, 6 ports remain free on the 16-channel NVR for staged expansion, and every camera runs PoE directly from the NVR - no separate injectors or switches required. This kit suits small commercial premises, childcare centres, warehouses, residential estates, and multi-tenancy sites where passive recording alone is no longer the specification, and where visible deterrence with two-way audio is a core requirement of the brief.

What This System Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Commercial property managers: Responsible for multi-zone sites (retail, medical, childcare, office parks) where the brief specifies colour night footage and the ability to verbally warn intruders without sending staff onsite.
• Security integrators doing staged commercial installs: The 16-channel NVR with 10 cameras leaves 6 ports free - allowing a completed, functional system from day one with a documented upgrade path built into the hardware.
• Warehouse and logistics operators: Needing full-colour 8MP coverage of loading docks, yard areas, and entry gates where vehicle and human classification matters for incident verification and insurance reporting.
• Residential estate and strata managers: Installing surveillance across common areas, carparks, and entry points where strobe and audio deterrence reduces the likelihood of vandalism and anti-social behaviour escalating.
• Small business owners upgrading from legacy analogue systems: Who want a complete, matched PoE IP system with no component compatibility risk and room to expand as the business grows.

Honest Assessment

This kit does several things well in combination that most camera systems separate into add-on products. The DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL delivers genuine full-colour night footage through ColorVu 3.0, AI-filtered motion alerting via AcuSense, and built-in active deterrence through the strobe and speaker - all in a single turret housing per camera position. The 16-channel NVR handles 8K decoding and powers all cameras directly over PoE, removing the need for a separate switch on standard installs. The 6 free NVR ports also give the system a credible expansion path without a hardware change.

What this kit will not do: no HDD is included, so storage must be budgeted and purchased separately before the system is operational. The turret housing, while IP67-rated, is not optimised for long-range detection corridors or wide-open perimeters where a varifocal bullet or PTZ camera would serve the geometry better. If the site requires licence plate capture, pan-tilt-zoom tracking, or extreme-range IR coverage, a different product type from the Security Australia range is likely more appropriate.

Complete Package Contents

• 10 x Hikvision DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL - 8MP ColorVu 3.0 Smart Hybrid Light Turret, Strobe & Speaker, AcuSense, IP67, IK10, PoE
• 1 x Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P - 16-Channel PoE NVR, 8K Decoding, 16 PoE Ports, 2x HDD Bays, No HDD Included

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need a complete PoE IP system for a commercial or large residential site where full-colour night footage, AI-filtered alerts, and active deterrence (strobe and audio) are all specified requirements - and you want all 3 delivered from each camera position without add-ons.
• Good match if: The site has 10 camera positions now but anticipated growth - the DS-7616NI-M2/16P's 6 unused PoE ports allow additional cameras to be added to the same NVR without any hardware replacement.
• You may need a different model if: Your application is primarily long-range perimeter detection along fences or driveways - a varifocal bullet or PTZ system is better suited to that geometry and will maintain usable image quality over longer detection distances.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need full-colour night footage, AI-filtered alerting, and built-in active deterrence (strobe and audio) across 10 camera positions in a single matched PoE kit - with 6 NVR ports held in reserve for growth.
• You may need a different model if: Your priority is long-range perimeter monitoring along driveways, fence lines, or open yards - a varifocal bullet camera or PTZ system will maintain identification-grade image quality over the distances involved better than a fixed-lens turret.
• Pairs well with: A surveillance-grade SATA HDD (6TB-10TB capacity range per bay) to complete the local storage setup, and a PoE network switch if camera runs extend beyond the direct NVR cabling distance.

Common Questions

1. Does this kit include a hard drive?

   No. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P ships with 2 empty SATA HDD bays and no drives installed. You will need to purchase compatible surveillance-grade HDDs separately before the system can record locally. At 8MP across 10 cameras using H.265+ compression, a pair of 6TB or 8TB surveillance-rated drives is a practical starting point depending on how many days of retention your site requires.

2. Will these cameras record in colour at night without any external lighting?

   Yes. The DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL uses ColorVu 3.0 white light supplementation built into the camera housing to produce full-colour footage in low-light conditions. Unlike standard IR cameras that produce greyscale night footage, ColorVu captures colour detail - clothing, vehicles, and distinguishing features - using the camera's own integrated white light illuminators, with no external lighting infrastructure required.

3. How does the strobe and audio deterrence actually work - does it trigger automatically?

   Yes, it can trigger automatically. The AcuSense AI classifies detected motion as human or vehicle. When a confirmed target enters a configured detection zone, the camera can automatically activate the strobe light and play a pre-recorded audio warning. Operators can also activate two-way audio manually via the NVR interface or Hik-Connect mobile app. Both automatic and manual response modes require configuration during commissioning - they are not active out of the box with default settings.

4. Can I add more cameras to this system later?

   Yes. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P has 16 PoE ports total. With 10 cameras installed from this kit, 6 ports remain available for additional cameras without replacing or upgrading the NVR. The NVR supports cameras up to 12MP resolution, so future additions are not limited to 8MP models - providing genuine flexibility as site requirements change. The team at Security Australia can help identify compatible camera models if you are planning future expansion.

5. Does the NVR require a separate network switch to connect all 10 cameras?

   No. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P has 16 built-in PoE ports that connect directly to cameras via individual Cat5e or Cat6 cable runs. Each camera receives both power and data through a single cable from the NVR - no separate PoE switch is needed for this 10-camera deployment. A separate switch may be required if any individual camera run exceeds 100 metres, as that is the standard limit for PoE over Ethernet.

6. What is the difference between ColorVu 3.0 and Smart Hybrid Light - are they the same thing?

   No, they are two separate but complementary technologies. ColorVu 3.0 refers to the camera's ability to produce full-colour footage in low-light conditions using a white light supplement. Smart Hybrid Light refers to the camera's ability to operate using either IR illumination alone, white light alone, or a blend of both - switchable based on configuration or automatic scene analysis. ColorVu determines the colour output; Smart Hybrid Light determines which illumination source is active. Together they give installers control over both image colour quality and how visibly the camera announces its presence at night.

7. Is the DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL rated for outdoor installation in Australian conditions?

   Yes. The camera carries an IP67 weatherproofing rating, meaning it is fully sealed against dust ingress and protected against water immersion - handling rain, hose-down cleaning, and high-humidity environments without issue. The IK10 impact rating confirms the housing withstands significant physical impact, making it appropriate for exposed outdoor positions on eaves, soffits, or building fascias. It is suitable for year-round outdoor installation across Australian climate conditions.

Cabling Considerations

• Cable Type: Cat5e minimum, Cat6 recommended for all camera runs - particularly for 8MP streams where bandwidth headroom reduces packet loss risk.
• Max Cable Run: 100 metres per camera from the NVR PoE port. Runs beyond 100 metres require a PoE extender or a separate managed PoE switch positioned closer to the camera.
• PoE Notes: The DS-7616NI-M2/16P provides IEEE 802.3af/at PoE on all 16 ports. The DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL with active strobe and speaker may draw higher PoE wattage during deterrence events - verify total port budget against NVR PoE power specifications when running close to maximum camera count.
• Wiring Tips: Route cables through conduit where possible on outdoor runs - UV degradation and rodent access to exposed Cat6 is a common cause of intermittent camera faults on commercial sites. Label both ends of every cable run during install; with 10 cameras across a 16-port NVR, unlabelled runs create significant troubleshooting overhead later.

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