What is the field of view of ACTi A962?

The ACTi A962 has a horizontal field of view of 29° with a 6.0-216mm lens. At 10 meters distance, it covers approximately 5.2 meters width.

What is the IR range of ACTi A962?

The ACTi A962 features 300m infrared illumination range for night vision, making it suitable for long-range outdoor surveillance.

How far can ACTi A962 see clearly?

The recommended effective range of ACTi A962 is approximately 59 meters (DORI Recognize threshold, ≥125 px/m on the target). At this distance the 8.3MP (3840×2160) sensor provides enough pixel density to describe a person's actions and clothing; identify-grade detail requires roughly half this distance.

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ACTi A962

PTZ Camera with 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution, 29° field of view, and 300m IR night vision range.

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8.3MP

Resolution

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29°

Horizontal FOV

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59m

Effective Range

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300m

IR Range

SPECIFICATIONS · A962

Specifications

Resolution8.3MP (3840×2160)

Focal Length6.0-216mm

Horizontal FOV29°

Effective Range59m

IR Range300m

TypePTZ Camera

Low LightStandard

About the ACTi A962

The ACTi A962 is a high-speed dome PTZ that can patrol preset positions on a schedule and react to motion or analytics events. 4K (8MP) resolution roughly quadruples 1080p pixel density, pushing usable identification distance past 25 meters and giving forensic-grade digital zoom on archived footage. An IR reach above 80 m is unusual for the format and is intended for highway monitoring, large industrial sites, and airport perimeters where conventional cameras would simply lose the target after dark. A narrow field of view trades coverage area for pixel density at distance — the right choice when you need to read faces or plates far from the camera, e.g., long corridors, gate approaches, ANPR installations.

Best use cases for this camera

Outdoor perimeter & fenceline

With 300m IR reach and 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution, this camera covers fences, yards, and approach roads in complete darkness. Mount on poles or eaves at 4–6 m height angled slightly downward.

Long corridor & aisle monitoring

The 29° narrow angle is intentionally tuned for corridor work — it concentrates pixel density along the length of the hallway rather than wasting resolution on the side walls. Mount at the far end facing along the corridor.

Large area patrol & target tracking

PTZ control enables operator-initiated tracking of suspicious activity, scheduled tours of preset positions overnight, and forensic zoom into recorded footage. Best paired with a wide-angle "overview" camera that triggers the PTZ via analytics.

License plate / ANPR

The combination of 29° narrow angle and 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution provides the pixel density required for ANPR at typical lane widths, especially when paired with proper lane lighting and perpendicular mounting.

Strengths

•8.3MP sensor preserves detail under digital zoom on recorded footage
•300m IR range eliminates the need for external night-time illuminators
•PTZ control enables operator-driven tracking and pre-set tours
•59m effective range supports outdoor perimeter and parking-lot deployments

Considerations

•Narrow angle requires more cameras to cover wide areas — plan camera count accordingly
•PTZ cameras only see one direction at a time — pair with a fixed overview camera to avoid blind spots
•Higher resolution increases storage and bandwidth requirements proportionally — verify NVR capacity

Coverage at Different Distances

Distance	Coverage Width	Coverage Area	Use Case
5m	2.6m	13 m²	Entrance, corridor
10m	5.2m	52 m²	Room, retail aisle
15m	7.8m	116 m²	Warehouse, parking row
20m	10.3m	207 m²	Parking row, courtyard
30m	15.5m	466 m²	Parking lot, yard
50m	25.9m	1293 m²	Perimeter, large area

Field of View Visualization

Night Vision Performance

Daytime

Full 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution at 29° field of view. Effective identification range up to 250m in good lighting conditions.

Nighttime (IR)

Built-in IR LEDs illuminate up to 300m in complete darkness. Switches to B/W mode for clear night footage.

Installation tips for the A962

Mount above 4 m on a rigid pole or wall bracket — PTZ vibrations are amplified at low mounting heights and degrade image quality during pan operations.

Avoid mounting under direct ceiling lights or behind glass — both reflect IR back into the lens and create severe glare in the image.

Plan cabling for multiple cameras to cover wide areas — at 29° you cover roughly 5 m of width per camera at 10 m distance.

Plan storage at roughly 33 GB per camera per day for continuous H.265 recording at 15fps — verify NVR has sufficient HDD bay capacity.

Coverage geometry & DORI distances

At a 5-metre standoff the ACTi A962 covers about 2.6 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to 5.2 m, and at 20 m to 10.3 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 297 m, observe up to 119 m, recognise up to 59 m, and produce identification-grade detail (the ≥250 px/m bar used by Polish and EU courts as evidentiary) up to 30 m. Effective range above the identify threshold relies on supplementary lighting or a longer-focal-length optic — the geometry above assumes the 6.0-216mm lens declared by the manufacturer.

Detect

297 m

Observe

119 m

Recognise

59 m

Identify

30 m

Power & cabling

The ACTi A962 draws an estimated 60.0 W under typical load (with the IR illuminator engaged where applicable), placing it in the 802.3bt Type 3 (Class 5–6, ≤60 W) budget. A single switch port supplies enough power without an injector. Cabling: stick to Cat6 STP for runs up to 80 m end-to-end — beyond that, add an inline PoE extender or move to fibre with a media converter at the camera end. On outdoor runs, route through ø25 PVC or PE conduit to keep the cable shielded from UV and rodents.

Privacy & legal (GDPR / RODO)

Any camera operating in a publicly accessible area falls under GDPR (RODO in Poland) — Art. 13 obliges the data controller to post an information sign at every entry point with controller name, DPO contact, lawful basis (typically Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interest for property protection), purpose, and retention period. The ACTi A962's PTZ pan range can sweep into neighbouring properties or public roads; document allowed pan limits in the installation record and configure privacy masks (see ACTi's web-UI under "Privacy Mask") for any window or doorway you cannot legally surveil.

Installer time & cost (rough estimate)

A typical EU installer quotes 5–6 h of labour per ptz camera of this class (approximately €225–€275 excluding hardware), broken down as bracket mounting, cable termination at both ends, on-site commissioning, and a brief operator handover. Allow extra time for high mounts (>4 m), exterior installations requiring scaffolding, or sites where cable routing demands wall penetrations or conduit work.

Indicative EU 2024-2025 pricing — actual quotes vary by region, mounting height, and site conditions. Excludes hardware, transport, permits, and VAT.

Frequently asked questions

Is the ACTi A962 suitable for outdoor installation?

ACTi PTZ models are generally designed for outdoor use with IP66 ingress rating and -30°C to +60°C operating range. Mount on a rigid pole at ≥ 4 m to dampen wind-driven vibration that would degrade the live image during pan operations.

What PoE class powers the ACTi A962?

The camera draws roughly 60.0 W in steady-state operation, requiring a 802.3bt Type 3 (Class 5–6, ≤60 W) switch port. A single Cat6 STP cable carries both data and power up to 80 m — beyond that, add an inline extender or convert to fibre near the camera.

How much storage does the ACTi A962 consume per day?

At 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the A962 produces approximately 33 GB per day — about 990 GB per month. Motion-only or event-triggered recording typically cuts that by 40–70 % depending on scene activity. Plan NVR HDD capacity for the longest retention period required by your privacy policy or insurance contract.

Up to what distance can the ACTi A962 identify a person?

Per EN 62676-4:2025 pixel-density thresholds, this camera identifies (≥ 250 px/m on the target) up to about 30 m, recognises a person up to 59 m, observes general activity up to 119 m, and detects motion up to 297 m. Identification distance assumes daylight or full IR illumination on the target — at the limits of the IR cone the effective identify distance shrinks roughly 30 %.

What network bandwidth does ACTi A962 use?

Typical ingest is 12 Mbps for the main stream (H.265, medium scene complexity, 15 fps) plus ~0.5 Mbps for a low-resolution sub-stream used by mobile clients. For a 16-camera installation of this class, plan a 50–100 Mbps NVR uplink and a dedicated VLAN for camera traffic.