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Pelco ESCE1-8X36-RLU
PTZ Camera with 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution and 69.7° field of view.
SPECIFICATIONS · ESCE1-8X36-RLU
Specifications
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About the Pelco ESCE1-8X36-RLU
The Pelco ESCE1-8X36-RLU is a motorized PTZ chassis ideal for large open spaces: parking lots, stadiums, airports, and city surveillance. At 8MP the camera covers more area per device while preserving enough pixels-per-meter for legal evidence quality at typical installation distances. There is no built-in IR illuminator on this model, so it depends entirely on ambient light. In dark environments, pair it with external IR floods or white-light illuminators. A standard 50-80° horizontal FOV mimics how a person sees a scene and works well for general-purpose monitoring of rooms, parking spaces, and perimeter walls without distortion.
Best use cases for this camera
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.
Strengths
- •8.3MP sensor preserves detail under digital zoom on recorded footage
- •PTZ control enables operator-driven tracking and pre-set tours
Considerations
- •No built-in IR, so it needs external illumination for night use
- •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 | 7.0m | 35 m² | Entrance, corridor |
| 10m | 13.9m | 139 m² | Room, retail aisle |
| 15m | 20.9m | 313 m² | Warehouse, parking row |
| 20m | 27.9m | 557 m² | Parking row, courtyard |
| 30m | 41.8m | 1253 m² | Parking lot, yard |
| 50m | 69.6m | 3482 m² | Perimeter, large area |
Field of View Visualization
Night Vision Performance
Daytime
Full 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution at 69.7° field of view. Effective identification range up to 11m in good lighting conditions.
Nighttime (IR)
No built-in IR: at night it needs ambient light or an external illuminator. Switches to B/W mode for clear night footage.
Installation tips for the ESCE1-8X36-RLU
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.
Plan storage at roughly 33 GB per camera per day for continuous H.265 recording at 15fps, and verify the NVR has sufficient HDD bay capacity.
Coverage geometry & DORI distances
At a 5-metre standoff the Pelco ESCE1-8X36-RLU covers about 7.0 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to 13.9 m, and at 20 m to 27.9 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 110 m, observe up to 44 m, recognise up to 22 m, and produce Identify-level detail (250 px/m in the EN 62676-4 DORI scale) up to 11 m. Effective range above the identify threshold relies on supplementary lighting or a longer-focal-length optic; the geometry above assumes the 4.4-88mm lens declared by the manufacturer.
Power & cabling
The Pelco ESCE1-8X36-RLU draws an estimated 30.0 W under typical load (with the IR illuminator engaged where applicable), placing it in the 802.3at (Class 4, ≤30 W) budget. A single switch port supplies enough power without an injector. Cabling: stick to Cat6 STP for runs up to 100 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 Pelco ESCE1-8X36-RLU'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 Pelco'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 pricing at 2024-2025 rates; actual quotes vary by region, mounting height, and site conditions. Excludes hardware, transport, permits, and VAT.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pelco ESCE1-8X36-RLU suitable for outdoor installation?
Pelco 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 Pelco ESCE1-8X36-RLU?
The camera draws roughly 30.0 W in steady-state operation, requiring an 802.3at (Class 4, ≤30 W) switch port. A single Cat6 STP cable carries both data and power up to 100 m; beyond that, add an inline extender or convert to fibre near the camera.
How much storage does the Pelco ESCE1-8X36-RLU consume per day?
At 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the ESCE1-8X36-RLU 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 Pelco ESCE1-8X36-RLU identify a person?
By the DORI thresholds of EN 62676-4 (Identify at 250 px/m on the target, a density the 2025 edition calls Characterise), this camera reaches Identify level up to about 11 m, recognises a person up to 22 m, observes general activity up to 44 m, and detects motion up to 110 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 Pelco ESCE1-8X36-RLU 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.
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