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Vivotek MA9321-EHTV
Panoramic Camera with 5.2MP (2688×1920) resolution and 84.4° field of view.
SPECIFICATIONS · MA9321-EHTV
Specifications
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About the Vivotek MA9321-EHTV
The Vivotek MA9321-EHTV is a multi-sensor panoramic body that replaces several traditional cameras with one seamless image. 5MP resolution sharpens the image well past 1080p: on the same lens facial identification reaches about a third farther and retroactive digital zoom on recorded footage stays crisp, without the storage and bandwidth cost of a full 4K stream. 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 wide 80-120° angle covers a large room or open area from a single mounting position, making it ideal for retail floors, conference rooms, and small parking lots.
Best use cases for this camera
Entrance, lobby & vestibule
The 84.4° field of view captures the entire entrance and surrounding waiting area from a single ceiling mount. Useful for capturing visitors as they enter and leave.
Single-camera room coverage
A single panoramic camera replaces 3-4 conventional cameras when ceiling-mounted in the center of an open space. Ideal for retail floors, classrooms, and small warehouses where simplification of cabling and licensing matters.
Strengths
- •5.2MP sensor preserves detail under digital zoom on recorded footage
- •Single-camera coverage of full rooms reduces cabling and licensing cost
Considerations
- •No built-in IR, so it needs external illumination for night use
- •Fisheye distortion requires dewarping in software for natural viewing angles
Coverage at Different Distances
| Distance | Coverage Width | Coverage Area | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5m | 9.1m | 45 m² | Entrance, corridor |
| 10m | 18.1m | 181 m² | Room, retail aisle |
| 15m | 27.2m | 408 m² | Warehouse, parking row |
| 20m | 36.3m | 725 m² | Parking row, courtyard |
| 30m | 54.4m | 1632 m² | Parking lot, yard |
| 50m | 90.7m | 4534 m² | Perimeter, large area |
Field of View Visualization
Night Vision Performance
Daytime
Full 5.2MP (2688×1920) resolution at 84.4° field of view. Effective identification range up to 7m 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 MA9321-EHTV
Center-ceiling mount at 2.7-3.5 m gives the most uniform coverage; corner mounts work but waste roughly 25% of the field of view on the wall.
Position so the most important subject (entrance, cash register, gate) is in the center third of the frame, because peripheral pixel density drops with wide angles.
Plan storage at roughly 21 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 Vivotek MA9321-EHTV covers about 9.1 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to 18.1 m, and at 20 m to 36.3 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 59 m, observe up to 24 m, recognise up to 12 m, and produce Identify-level detail (250 px/m in the EN 62676-4 DORI scale) up to 6 m. Effective range above the identify threshold relies on supplementary lighting or a longer-focal-length optic; the geometry above assumes the 3.7-7.7mm lens declared by the manufacturer.
Power & cabling
The Vivotek MA9321-EHTV draws an estimated 12.0 W under typical load (with the IR illuminator engaged where applicable), placing it in the 802.3af (Class 3, ≤15.4 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. Panoramic / fisheye coverage almost always captures more than the controller intended, so schedule a privacy mask review after install to blur out staff-only areas, neighbouring premises and any glass that admits a view of third parties.
Installer time & cost (rough estimate)
A typical EU installer quotes 4-5 h of labour per panoramic camera of this class (approximately €180-€230 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 Vivotek MA9321-EHTV suitable for outdoor installation?
Most panoramic units in the Vivotek catalogue are IP66/IK10 rated for outdoor use; verify the exact suffix in the model code (e.g. "-W" for weather-rated). Mount under an eave or recessed canopy where possible: direct rainfall on the dome causes droplets that distort the wide-angle image.
What PoE class powers the Vivotek MA9321-EHTV?
The camera draws roughly 12.0 W in steady-state operation, requiring an 802.3af (Class 3, ≤15.4 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 Vivotek MA9321-EHTV consume per day?
At 5.2MP (2688×1920) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the MA9321-EHTV produces approximately 21 GB per day, about 630 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 Vivotek MA9321-EHTV 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 6 m, recognises a person up to 12 m, observes general activity up to 24 m, and detects motion up to 59 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 Vivotek MA9321-EHTV use?
Typical ingest is 8 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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