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Uniview NVR502-32E-IX-G – 32-channel NVR with advanced AI and 4K viewing

Uniview NVR502-32E-IX-G is an advanced 32-channel network recorder for professional surveillance systems, where you want both reliable recording and smart features to find and analyze events.

The recorder supports up to 32 IP cameras with recording up to 16 MP and has room for two hard drives of up to 16 TB each. That makes it a great fit for businesses, stores, warehouses, and larger properties where many cameras need to be brought together in one system.

Connect up to 32 IP cameras

You can connect up to 32 IP cameras via the network and bring your surveillance together in one recorder. This gives you a great overview of multiple buildings, entrances, parking areas, and other places where you want camera surveillance.

The recorder has an incoming bandwidth of 192 Mbps and supports Ultra 265, H.265, and H.264, so you can take advantage of modern video compression and reduce storage needs.

The cameras connect through your network and a separate PoE switch if they need PoE power. The recorder does not have built-in PoE ports for direct camera connection.

Two independent monitor outputs with HDMI and VGA

The recorder has two HDMI outputs and two VGA outputs, so you can set up a flexible monitoring station with multiple screens.

HDMI1 and VGA1 show the same screen image, while HDMI2 and VGA2 make up another display output that can show an independent image.

For example, that means you can have one screen with an overview of entrances and parking areas and another screen with cameras from the warehouse or production area.

HDMI supports resolution up to 4K, so you can get a detailed overview on a compatible monitor.

Advanced AI built directly into the recorder

One of the big advantages of the NVR502-32E-IX-G is its built-in AI functions. The recorder can carry out selected intelligent analyses itself, so you are not necessarily dependent on every camera having the same analysis features.

It supports intelligent perimeter protection, face detection, face comparison, video metadata, and various types of behavior analysis, among other things.

For example, you can use intelligent intrusion detection to keep an eye on specific areas or register when people cross a virtual line.

The recorder supports up to 16 channels with Smart Intrusion Prevention performed by the NVR itself. The capacity for other AI functions depends on the selected function and the combination of analyses.

Behavior analysis for more specialized surveillance

The recorder supports a range of advanced analyses that can be relevant in business environments and other installations with special surveillance needs.

This includes detection of falls, fights, smoking, people staying in an area for a long time, unusually fast movement, and blocked escape routes.

There are also functions for detecting missing safety helmets, workwear, or other conditions that may be relevant in production and warehouse areas, for example.

These functions require correct setup and may have different capacity limits. It is therefore important to choose the analyses that fit the specific installation.

Find relevant recordings faster

When you have many cameras and many hours of recordings, it can be time-consuming to find a specific event.

NVR502-32E-IX-G supports advanced search functions that can make it easier to find relevant recordings without having to review long video sequences manually.

The recorder supports searching by face images, people, motor vehicles, and non-motor vehicles, as well as searching based on images and recorded metadata.

In addition, text-based search is supported on up to 32 channels with compatible Uniview cameras using SIP or Ultra Motion Detection, and up to 16 channels with supported third-party cameras.

The available search options depend on the camera features and the analyses enabled in the system.

Video metadata gives you more search options

The recorder can work with video metadata, where information about detected people and vehicles is used to organize and search events.

For vehicles, this may include vehicle type, color, brand, and direction of travel. For people, it may include information about clothing color and type, among other things.

This can be a big help if you are looking for a specific car or a person wearing a specific color jacket, for example.

The recorder supports video metadata analysis on up to 16 channels performed by the NVR.

Face detection and face comparison

NVR502-32E-IX-G supports both face detection and face comparison.

Face detection makes it possible to detect faces in the camera image, while face comparison can be used to match registered face images with images in a compatible system.

This can be relevant in installations with special requirements for access control, event search, or person registration.

Using biometric functions requires special attention to applicable rules on personal data and surveillance.

Space for two hard drives of up to 16 TB each

The recorder has two SATA connections and supports hard drives of up to 16 TB per drive, giving a total maximum storage capacity of 32 TB.

This makes it possible to store large amounts of video from many cameras, depending on the chosen resolution, frame rate, compression, and recording schedule.

The recorder supports both disk groups and redundant storage, so you can tailor the storage setup to your needs.

Hard drives are selected based on the desired recording time and are not necessarily included.

ANR helps protect recordings during network interruptions

With ANR technology, the recorder can work together with compatible cameras that have local storage.

If the network connection between the camera and the recorder is temporarily interrupted, the camera can save recordings locally and then transfer them to the recorder once the connection is restored.

This can reduce the risk of missing recordings during short network issues, when the function is supported and configured correctly.

High decoding capacity

NVR502-32E-IX-G has high decoding capacity and can, with Smart functions disabled, handle up to 4 channels in 16 MP at 30 fps, 8 channels in 4K at 30 fps, or 32 channels in 1080p at 30 fps, among other things.

When Smart functions are enabled, the recorder can, for example, decode up to 2 channels in 16 MP, 4 channels in 4K, or 16 channels in 1080p at 30 fps.

Play back up to 16 cameras at the same time

The recorder supports synchronized playback of recordings from up to 16 cameras.

That is practical when you need to investigate an event that moved through several areas.

For example, you can follow a person or vehicle from an entrance to a parking lot and on to another part of the property by comparing recordings from multiple cameras.

Flexible connection and integration

NVR502-32E-IX-G has two Gigabit network ports, which gives you flexibility when connecting to larger network installations.

In addition, the recorder has 16 alarm inputs and four alarm outputs, so it can be integrated with compatible external alarm devices.

There are also USB connections for things like a mouse, external storage, and supported USB keyboards, plus RS485 and RS232 for compatible equipment.

Monitor your surveillance from mobile and computer

You can use the recorder together with compatible Uniview solutions for remote access, so you can view live images and review recordings from your phone, tablet, or computer.

This makes it possible to keep an eye on your surveillance even when you are not near the recorder itself.

Remote access requires correct network setup and the necessary access rights.

Compact 1U recorder for professional installations

Even though NVR502-32E-IX-G supports a full 32 cameras and advanced AI features, it is built in a compact 1U format.

That means it can be placed on a shelf or mounted in a rack cabinet with a compatible rack bracket.

This makes it well suited for technical rooms, server rooms, and other installations where surveillance equipment needs to be gathered in an organized way.

Technical key points

• Model: Uniview NVR502-32E-IX-G
• Type: 32-channel network recorder with AI
• Number of IP cameras: Up to 32
• Maximum recording resolution: 16 MP
• Incoming bandwidth: 192 Mbps
• Outgoing bandwidth: 192 Mbps
• Video compression: Ultra 265, H.265, and H.264
• Display outputs: 2 x HDMI and 2 x VGA
• Maximum HDMI resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 Hz
• Independent display images: 2 display groups
• Synchronized playback: Up to 16 channels
• AI functions: Smart Intrusion Prevention, face analysis, behavior analysis, and video metadata
• Smart Intrusion Prevention via NVR: Up to 16 channels
• Video metadata via NVR: Up to 16 channels
• Advanced search: Image search, text search, and search by people and vehicles
• Hard drive bays: 2 x SATA
• Maximum hard drive capacity: 16 TB per drive
• Maximum total storage capacity: 32 TB
• Disk groups and redundant storage: Yes
• ANR: Yes, with compatible cameras
• Network: 2 x Gigabit RJ45
• Alarm inputs: 16
• Alarm outputs: 4
• Audio input: 1 x RCA
• Audio outputs: 2 x RCA
• Two-way communication: 1 channel via RCA
• USB: 1 x USB 2.0 on the front and 2 x USB 3.0 on the back
• Serial ports: RS485 and RS232
• Power supply: 12V DC / 5A
• Power consumption without hard drives: Max. 25 W
• Rack height: 1U
• Dimensions: 380 x 322.4 x 53 mm
• Weight without hard drives: 1.87 kg
• Operating temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C

ONVIF full member

Univiews cameras and recorders support the ONVIF protocol. This means that they can be mixed with equipment from other brands as long as they also support ONVIF.

HDMI / VGA

Connect the recorder to your TV or computer screen with HDMI/VGA cable.
You can then configure cameras, watch live views and search in recordings - directly on your NVR. It even comes with a mouse.