Hikvision DS-2CD2T86G2H-IS2U/SL 8MP AcuSense Bullet with Strobe and Siren

Hikvision DS-2CD2T86G2H-IS2U/SL — 8 MP AcuSense bullet with strobe, siren and 60 m IR

The DS-2CD2T86G2H-IS2U/SL is the bullet-bodied member of Hikvision's G2H active-deterrence family. Detection is AcuSense deep-learning classification — people and vehicles separated from foliage, rain, shadows and animals — and when a rule is broken the camera responds on site with a white strobe and an audible warning through its own speaker, rather than quietly filing a clip for someone to find later.

Where it beats the turret version, and where it doesn't

This camera and the 8 MP turret DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL share a sensor, a lens, the same DORI figures and the same analytics. Two specifications separate them, and both favour the bullet:

• 60 m IR instead of 30 m — double the usable night range
• A 120 dB speaker instead of 105 dB — meaningfully louder, which matters if the point of the camera is to be heard across a yard

The trade-offs are physical rather than technical. This is a 286.7 mm bullet weighing 1,220 g against a 138 mm turret at 780 g, so it needs a more substantial mounting position and it is a more visible, more vandal-reachable object on a wall. Turrets are also easier to aim tightly into a corner. Choose the bullet where reach and volume matter, the turret where discretion and mounting simplicity do.

Imaging

• 1/1.8" progressive scan CMOS, 3840 × 2160 at 25 fps (50 Hz)
• F1.0 aperture, 0.0008 lux in colour, 0 lux with IR on
• 120 dB WDR for gateways, loading bays and forecourts shot into strong backlight
• 60 m Smart Supplement Light IR at 850 nm, which pulls back rather than blowing out a close subject
• BLC, HLC, 3D DNR and Defog; 4 programmable polygon privacy masks

Lens, coverage and DORI

This SKU is the 2.8 mm fixed-lens version on an M16 mount: horizontal FOV 105°, vertical 56°, diagonal 130°, depth of field from 3.3 m. Hikvision's published DORI at 2.8 mm is detect 89 m, observe 35 m, recognise 17 m, identify 8 m. Note the gap between the 89 m detect figure and the 60 m IR range — after dark, detection is limited by what the illuminator reaches, not by the optics. A 4 mm version narrows the view to 90° and pushes identification to about 10 m.

Audio, alarm and storage

• Two built-in microphones and a 120 dB speaker — two-way audio through iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect or HikCentral
• 1 audio in (line in), 1 audio out (line out), two-core terminal block
• 1 alarm in, 1 alarm out (max. 24 VDC/24 VAC, 1 A)
• microSD/SDHC/SDXC to 512 GB, plus NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS) and ANR to backfill footage recorded during a network outage
• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264, 32 Kbps to 16 Mbps; ONVIF Profile S/T/G, ISAPI, SDK, ISUP
• The Ethernet port is 10/100, not gigabit — sufficient at a 16 Mbps ceiling, but worth knowing at design stage

Power, build and environment

• PoE IEEE 802.3at Class 4, max. 18 W — not 802.3af. The strobe, speaker and 60 m IR array together exceed what an af port supplies, so check the switch or NVR port budget before ordering.
• Or 12 VDC ± 25%, 1.4 A, max. 17 W via Ø5.5 mm coaxial plug with reverse polarity protection
• Metal front cover, metal body and metal bracket; IP67 to IEC 60529-2013
• −30 °C to 60 °C, humidity 95% or less non-condensing
• 286.7 mm × 93.1 mm × 91.2 mm, approx. 1,220 g

The /SL and /SRB distinction

One Hikvision datasheet covers both variants and they differ in a single line: the /SL carries a white light, the /SRB a red-and-blue flashing light. This listing is the white-light /SL.

What you'll need with it

• An 802.3at PoE switch or NVR port, or a 12 VDC supply
• An AcuSense-capable Hikvision NVR to carry human/vehicle classification through to smart search on the recorder
• A microSD card for edge recording or ANR backfill — not supplied
• A pole or corner bracket if it is not mounting flat to a wall; the integral bracket handles standard wall fixing

Frequently asked questions

Do the strobe and siren work without a recorder?

Yes. The camera's own event rules drive both, so it deters on a standalone install.

Can I upload my own spoken warning?

Custom audio warnings can be loaded through the camera's web interface alongside the default tones.

Is this a ColorVu camera?

No. This is AcuSense with infrared night vision — the image goes to black and white in darkness. For colour at night, look at the ColorVu or Smart Hybrid Light models.

Will it work on a third-party NVR?

It supports ONVIF Profile S, T and G, so it will record on most ONVIF recorders. AcuSense classification, strobe and audio are best supported on Hikvision recorders.

Trade pricing

Zenith Security Co is an authorised Hikvision partner. Prices shown are for trade account holders — contact us for account terms and stock availability.