Smart Shield Systems
4MP Indoor/ Outdoor Varifocal Turret Camera
The Alarm.com ADC-VC838PF is a Pro Series, PoE turret with a motorized varifocal lens for remote zoom/focus, delivering crisp 4MP WDR/HDR imaging. It supports Video Analytics and Business Activity Analytics (BAA), plus Onboard Recording with Smart View (encrypted microSD) and Commercial SVR for continuous capture. IP66 weather rating and wide temperature tolerance make it a dependable choice indoors or out.
Why Choose This with Smart Shield Systems
- Dialed framing, remotely: we mount, then zoom/focus from the app to frame faces, doors, and drive lanes precisely.
- Smarter alerts: we enable object-based Video Analytics and, for business sites, BAA (occupancy, people counting, queues, heat maps).
- Right storage mix: we configure cloud clips, Onboard Recording (microSD), and/or Commercial SVR—noting that 4MP recording is CSVR-only.
Key Features
- Motorized varifocal lens: 3.2–9.8 mm, F1.8–F3.3, 116°–34° FOV with remote zoom/focus.
- 4MP WDR/HDR video (4MP recording when using a Commercial SVR).
- IR night vision up to ~95 ft (30 m); 0 lux with IR.
- Video Analytics + Business Activity Analytics (occupancy, people counting, queue monitoring, crowd, heat maps)
- Onboard Recording with Smart View (encrypted microSD timeline you can search by events).
- Power over Ethernet (802.3af) or 12 VDC; IP66 housing.
Product Specifications (At-a-Glance)
- Model: ADC-VC838PF (Pro Series varifocal turret)
- Resolutions: 2688×1520*, 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×360 *4MP recording supported on Commercial SVR.
- Sensor: 1/2.7″ progressive-scan CMOS.
- Lens / FOV: 3.2–9.8 mm, F1.8–F3.3, 116°–34°.
- IR / Low light: ~95 ft (30 m); 0 lux with IR.
- Network / Power: 10/100 RJ-45; PoE (802.3af) or 12 VDC ±10%.
- Operating range: –22° to 122 °F (–30° to 50 °C); 20–100% RH (non-cond.).
- Dimensions / Weight: 5.4″ Ø × 3.8″ H; 13.3 oz (376.5 g)
- Ingress / Compliance: IP66; FCC, IC, CE Class B, UL. Included: mounting hardware, Torx wrench, water-resistant RJ-45 cap.
Compatibility Notes
- Works in the Alarm.com video ecosystem: cloud clips, Video Analytics/BAA, Onboard Recording (microSD), and Commercial SVR for 24/7 recording (and 4MP capture).
Popular Use Cases
- Driveways & gates: zoom tight on approach lines while analytics watch crossings.
- Retail fronts & lobbies: leverage BAA for occupancy, people counting, and queue monitoring.
- Warehouses & corridors: long IR range and remote focus for clean evidence day/night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wired Ethernet. Use PoE (802.3af) or 12 VDC power; no Wi-Fi radio in this model.
Yes—the camera supports 4MP, and 4MP recording is enabled when using a Commercial SVR. (Onboard microSD uses supported resolutions listed in Alarm.com docs.)
Infrared illumination reaches about 95 ft (30 m) in darkness; we confirm coverage during placement.
Camera, mounting hardware, Torx wrench, and a water-resistant RJ-45 cap for weather-sealing the Ethernet connection.
Additional Resources
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Smart Shield Systems will mount, aim, and enroll your ADC-VC838PF, tune zoom/focus and analytics, and set up cloud + local/CSVR recording—so you capture exactly what matters, day or night.