Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL 8MP ColorVu Turret 4mm Dual Head Strobe + Speaker network Camera PANORAMIC 180 Degree

Model: DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL

Who This Is For

Property managers specifying wide-area coverage for shopping centres, warehouses, factory floors, or large retail spaces will find the DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL built around exactly that problem. A single camera delivers a 180-degree horizontal field of view - compressing what would normally require 2 or 3 standard cameras into one network connection, one VMS licence, and one installation point. Beyond the panoramic reach, this is a full-colour camera with no IR - colour comes from its built-in white light illuminator at all hours - meaning footage stays identifiable in low light without switching to greyscale. The active strobe and built-in speaker add a deterrence layer, triggering a visible and audible warning when intrusion is detected, while deep learning AI filters detections down to humans and vehicles only. Installers working on open-plan interiors or wide exterior approaches who need coverage efficiency without compromising image detail will find this model purpose-built for that brief.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Shopping Centre and Retail Security Managers: Need wide-aisle coverage from a single ceiling mount to minimise the number of VMS licences and network drops across large floor plates - the 180-degree FOV addresses both constraints directly.
• Warehouse and Factory Installers: Covering open production floors or despatch areas where a single standard camera can't span the required width - one DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL replaces multiple fixed cameras at a single conduit drop point.
• After-Hours Site Security Operators: Sites requiring an automated deterrence response outside staffed hours - the strobe and speaker combination activated by human-classified detection provides a first response without dispatching a guard for every motion trigger.
• Integrators Specifying Building Entrance Points: Lobby or reception installations where two-way audio, 180-degree scene coverage, and full colour at all hours are needed simultaneously, without ceiling cluttered by multiple camera housings.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL does three things genuinely well in one housing: panoramic 180-degree scene capture that reduces camera count on wide-format sites, consistent full-colour imaging around the clock via its white light illuminator, and an integrated strobe-and-speaker deterrence system activated by AI-classified human or vehicle detections. The 130 dB WDR handles challenging entrance lighting conditions, and two-way audio means it can serve an intercom-adjacent function at access points. H.265+ compression keeps storage demand reasonable given the 8MP output. What it will not do is provide long-range identification - DORI recognition is confirmed at 15m and identification at 7m, which is appropriate for interior close-coverage but not for perimeter approaches or carpark distances. The white light illuminator also means it is always visible when active at night, which suits deterrence-oriented sites but may not suit covert monitoring requirements. Available through Security Australia, this model suits installations where coverage width, colour continuity, and active deterrence take priority over long-range reach.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need to cover a wide open-plan interior - a supermarket aisle, warehouse floor, or factory bay - from a single ceiling drop point, and full-colour 24/7 imaging is required so footage is usable for incident investigation regardless of time of day.
• Good match if: The site is unstaffed after hours and requires an automated deterrence response - the AI-triggered strobe and speaker combination delivers a visible and audible warning when a person or vehicle is detected, without requiring a separate siren or guard call-out for every trigger.
• You may need a different model if: Your priority is long-range perimeter identification - at 7m DORI identification range this camera is not suited to carpark approaches, fence lines, or external building perimeters. A long-range bullet or PTZ camera from the Security Australia range would serve that requirement more effectively.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need 180-degree panoramic coverage, full-colour 24/7 imaging, and an integrated active deterrence response (strobe and speaker) from a single ceiling-mount camera - especially where reducing camera count and VMS licences matters.
• You may need a different model if: Long-range perimeter identification is the priority - at 7m DORI identification distance this camera isn't suited to outdoor approaches, carparks, or fence lines where a long-range bullet or PTZ camera type would perform significantly better.
• Pairs well with: An NVR or VMS platform with panoramic dewarping support to correctly display the 180-degree image, and a PoE switch or NVR with sufficient power budget to support the camera's active deterrence hardware.

Common Questions

1. Does this camera produce a single panoramic image or two separate camera feeds?

   It produces a panoramic output that requires dewarping to display as a single flat 180-degree image. The DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL uses a dual-head design to achieve the 180-degree horizontal field of view, and your NVR or VMS must support panoramic dewarping to stitch and flatten the image correctly for viewing and playback. Confirm your recording platform supports this format before specifying the camera - not all NVR firmware versions handle panoramic dewarping natively.

2. Will this camera work in complete darkness without switching to black and white?

   Yes. The ColorVu Gen2 system maintains full-colour imaging in near-zero light conditions down to 0.0005 lux using a large-aperture lens combined with its built-in white light illuminator. At 0 lux - in complete darkness - the white light illuminator activates and continues producing colour footage to 30m. Unlike IR-based cameras that switch to greyscale in low light, this camera never switches to black and white mode.

3. How far away can the camera reliably identify a person?

   The confirmed DORI identification distance is 7m with the 4mm lens. Recognition (enough detail to confirm a known person) is rated to 15m, observation to 30m, and detection to 77m. For interior applications - retail aisles, lobby counters, warehouse bay crossings - 7m identification is typically adequate. For applications where identifying individuals at greater distances is required, a longer focal length fixed camera or PTZ type would be a more appropriate choice.

4. Does the strobe and alarm trigger on all motion, or only on people and vehicles?

   Only on human or vehicle classifications when configured correctly. The deep learning AI on the DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL classifies detected objects before triggering an event. When the deterrence rules are set to respond to human or vehicle targets only, background motion - swaying objects, lighting changes, or small animals - does not activate the strobe or audio alarm. This significantly reduces false activations compared to standard motion-triggered deterrence systems, but requires correct rule configuration during commissioning.

5. Is the two-way audio function usable in practice, or is it just a microphone for recording?

   Both directions are confirmed and functional. The camera has a built-in microphone for recording and live audio monitoring, and a built-in speaker that allows operators to broadcast voice through the camera in real time. This is confirmed two-way audio - not microphone-only. Operators using compatible VMS or Hikvision NVR software can push talk through the speaker to address people in the camera's scene, which is useful for reception areas, access points, or deterrence scenarios without a separate intercom.

6. What does the 180-degree FOV actually look like when displayed on an NVR - is it usable or heavily distorted?

   With dewarping enabled on a compatible NVR or VMS, the panoramic image displays as a wide flat scene suitable for monitoring and review. Without dewarping, the raw dual-head output appears as two side-by-side distorted images that are difficult to interpret. The dewarped view loses some edge detail due to the correction geometry, but the central scene across the 180-degree span is clear and usable for identification within the confirmed DORI distances. The camera is supplied by Security Australia with the confirmed 180-degree horizontal by 44-degree vertical field specification, which gives good vertical depth within a wide horizontal sweep at typical ceiling heights of 3-4m.

7. Does the white light illuminator stay on all the time, or does it only activate in darkness?

   The white light activates based on light level, not continuously. In adequate ambient lighting the illuminator remains off and the camera uses available light. As light levels fall, the illuminator activates to supplement the scene and maintain colour imaging. Because there is no IR mode, the camera's low-light response always involves the visible white light - which means the camera is visible when active at night. This is a deliberate design feature suited to deterrence applications, but should be considered if the installation requires discreet or covert operation after dark.

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Downloads & Resources

• DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL Datasheet
• User Manual