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OpticLink Camera Technical Specifications and Manuals

Stream Performance

Main Stream
30 Maximum FPS
Sub Stream
1 Maximum FPS

Connection Strings

Proprietary / Cloud Connection Only

Documentation

Datasheet Not Available
Manual Not Available

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Technical Specifications

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IP8M-DLB2998EW-AI
Amcrest 8MP Dual Illumination Fixed-focal Bullet Camera
Technical Specifications
Model IP8M-DLB2998EW-AI
Camera
Image Sensor Dual Lens, 1/2.7” CMOS
Max. Resolution 4096 x 1856
ROM 256MB
RAM 1GB
Scanning System Progressive
Electronic Shutter Speed Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100,000 s
0.008 Lux @ F1.6(Color,30IRE), 0.0008 [email protected](B/W,30IRE), 0 lux
Minimum Illumination (Illuminator on)
S/N Ratio >56dB
IR Distance 65.62ft
Warm Light Distance 65.62ft
Illuminator On/Off Control Auto/Manual
IR LEDs 2
White Light LED 2
Active Deterrents Built-in Siren, White Light LEDs
Night Vision Modes IR Mode, White Light (for color night vision), and smart illumination.
Rotation Range Pan: 0°-360°, Tilt: 0°-90°, Rotation: 0°-360°
Lens
Lens Type Fixed
Mount Type M12
Focal Length 2.1mm
Max Aperture F1.6
Field of View Horizontal: 180° x Vertical 80.8°
Iris Type Fixed
Close Focus Distance 2.95ft
Lens Detect Observe Recognize Identify
2.1mm 166.01ft 66.27ft 33.14ft 16.73ft
DORI Distance Note: The DORI distance calculated based on sensor specification
and lab test result 62676-4 which defines the criteria for Detect,
Observe, Recognize, and Identify.
AI
Face Detection Supported
Heat Map Supported
Smart Object Detection Abandoned Object/Missing Object
IVS Tripwire/Intrusion
Video
Video Compression H.265, H.264
Smart Codec Supported
AI Coding Supported
Main stream: 4096×1856 (1 fps-15 fps), 2880×1312 (1 fps-15 fps),
Video Frame Rate 2048×932 (1 fps-15 fps), 3296×1856 (1 fps-15 fps), 2560×1440 (1 fps-
15 fps), 1920×1080 (1 fps-15 fps), Sub Stream: 1024×452 (1 fps-15
fps), 704×480 (1 fps-15 fps), 640×480 (1 fps-15 fps)
Stream Capability 2 Streams
4096×1856; 2880×1312; 2048×932; 3296×1856; 2560×1440;
Resolution 1920×1080; 1024×452; 704×480; 640×480
Bit Rate Control CBR/VBR
Video Bit Rate H.264: 256 kbps–8192 kbps, H.265: 144 kbps–8192 kbps
Day/Night Auto (ICR)/Color/B/W
BLC Supported
HLC Supported
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) 120dB
White Balance Auto/natural/streetlamp/outdoor/manual/regional custom
Gain Control Auto/Manual
Noise Reduction 3D DNR
Motion Detection Off/On (4 areas, rectangular)
Region of Interest (ROI) Supported (4 areas)
Image Rotation 0°/90°/180°/270° (support 90°/270° with 2688×1520 or lower
Smart Illumination Supported
Privacy Masking Up to 4 Areas
Audio
Built-in Mic Supported
Compression PCM; G.711A; G.711Mu; G.726; AAC; G.723
Built-In Speaker Supported
Network
Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T)
SDK and API Supported
Protocol IPv4, IPv6, HTTP, TCP, UDP, RTSP, TCP, RTMP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP,
DDNS, UPnP, NTP
Max. User Access 20 Users
Storage SFTP, FTP, MicroSD Card (Up to 256GB), NAS
Amcrest Surveillance Pro, Amcrest View Pro (iOS/Android), Amcrest
Management Software Cloud, Amcrest Blue Iris, most mainstream web browsers including
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, etc.
General
Power Supply 12V DC/PoE (802.3af)
Power Consumption <10W
Operating Temperature -22°F to +131°F)/less than ≤ 95%
Ingress Protection IP67
Storage Temperature -40°F to 140°F
Mounting Brackets Junction Box: PFA134, Pole Mount: PFA152-E + PFA134
Casing Metal + Plastic
Dimensions 6.88” x 3.94” x 3.07”
Net Weight 1.50 lbs.

Surveillance Deployment & Architectural Overview

The Amcrest No represents a dedicated node within modern security frameworks. Specialized for Fixed deployment, this camera integrates a high-definition video sensor imaging engine designed to capture high-density video data under variable lighting profiles. Equipped with a Standard surveillance optics configuration, the physical optical assembly yields optimized depth of field calculations suited for both residential perimeter surveillance and strategic commercial placements.

Streaming parameters are architected around high-efficiency codecs. The main stream operates up to a maximum framerate of 30 FPS, supplying dense frame arrays for primary analytical recording. The sub-stream runs at 1 FPS to deliver highly responsive live viewing across network clients without triggering performance bottlenecks. High-fidelity audio capabilities are Check manufacturer manual for hardware options, enabling synchronous monitoring of surrounding acoustic environments.

OpticLink Pro Deployment & Smart Home Integration

OpticLink Pro Connection

OpticLink Pro is the native, premium Windows multi-camera management application designed for seamless connection to the Amcrest No. It leverages low-overhead hardware acceleration and memory-efficient streaming routines to handle high-resolution inputs without CPU bottlenecking. Simply copy the generated connection string below directly into the OpticLink Pro interface to establish instant, privacy-first surveillance feeds and synchronous recording.

Home Automation & Advanced Streaming

Maximize the full potential of your Amcrest No hardware. OpticLink Pro natively integrates with the camera's high-fidelity audio streams and provides advanced RTSP controls. Additionally, this connection is fully compatible with home automation servers such as Home Assistant, enabling you to build responsive live-view dashboard blocks, trigger smart sensory scenes, and control smart remote modules like QuickRemote for Roku.

Hardware Diagnostics & LED Troubleshooting Status

Refer to the following structured troubleshooting framework to resolve connection dropouts, network handshake errors, or boot failures on the Amcrest hardware.

LED Status Code Operational Phase Diagnostic / Resolving Action
Solid Red / Solid Amber Booting / System Initialization Hardware powering up. If this status persists for more than 180 seconds, verify stable current output on your PoE switch or local DC adapter. Perform physical power cycle or hard reset.
Flashing Amber / Orange No Network / IP Address Pending Network cable detected but DHCP handshake failed. Confirm physical connection to active switchport. Inspect DHCP server logs for MAC address registration anomalies.
Flashing Blue / Green Wi-Fi Connecting / Local Handshake Camera attempting local network authentication. Ensure the target SSID broadcast is active on the 2.4GHz band (or 5GHz where supported) and WPA/WPA2 password parameters are correct.
Solid Blue / Solid Green Normal Active Operation Authentication verified, active IP address leased, RTSP listener ready. Safe to initiate integration strings.
Christopher Istvan

Written by Christopher Istvan

Developer of OpticLink Pro

Christopher Istvan is a security technology writer and the Developer of OpticLink Pro. Specializing in high-fidelity RTSP video routing, surveillance networking protocols, and smart home automation architectures, Christopher compiles granular, clinical documentation directly from physical hardware teardowns and manufacturers' low-level datasheets.

Published: May 20, 2026 Last Updated: 2026-05-27

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