D-Link DCS-7517 – 5MP Day & Night Outdoor Network Camera with Motorized Varifocal Lens, IR 30m, IP66 & PoE
Overview:
The D-Link DCS-7517 is a 5 Megapixel Day & Night Outdoor Network Camera designed for professional outdoor surveillance applications.
It features a 1/3.2” 5 Megapixel CMOS sensor, delivering high-resolution video suitable for monitoring outdoor areas with clear image detail.
The camera is equipped with a 2.8 mm to 12 mm motorized zoom varifocal DC iris lens, allowing flexible viewing angle adjustment according to the installation area.
The IP66 weatherproof housing protects the camera against dust and rain, making it suitable for outdoor environments.
Built-in IR LED illuminators provide up to 30 meters night vision range, allowing reliable monitoring in complete darkness.
Power over Ethernet allows power and data transmission through a single network cable, simplifying installation and reducing cabling requirements.
The camera supports H.264 and MJPEG compression with multiple video streams for efficient recording and live viewing.
Key Features:
5 Megapixel Day & Night Outdoor Network Camera
1/3.2” 5 Megapixel CMOS sensor
2.8 mm to 12 mm motorized zoom varifocal DC iris lens
Built-in IR LED illuminator up to 30 meters
Built-in IR-Cut Removable Filter for day/night operation
IP66 weatherproof outdoor housing
Included sunshield
H.264 / MJPEG video compression
H.264 multicast streaming
WDR, privacy mask and tamper detection
Motion detection with 3 configurable detection windows
4x digital zoom
10/100 BASE-TX Ethernet port with PoE
1 DI / 1 DO for external device integration
microSD card slot for local storage
Audio input/output support
BNC video output
ONVIF compliant
D-ViewCam support for managing up to 32 cameras
Technical Specifications:
Image Sensor: 1/3.2” 5 Megapixel CMOS sensor
Lens: 2.8 mm to 12 mm motorized zoom varifocal DC iris lens
Aperture: F1.8
Digital Zoom: 4x
IR Illumination Distance: 30 meters
IR Filter: Built-in Infrared-Cut Removable Filter
Minimum Illumination: 0.5 lux Color, 0.1 lux B/W, 0 lux B/W with IR LED on
Minimum Object Distance: 0.3 m
Angle of View: Horizontal 25.49° to 85.02°, Vertical 17.09° to 65.47°
Shutter Speed: 1/2.5 to 1/10,000 sec
Camera Housing: IP66 weatherproof housing with sunshield
Image Features: Configurable image size, quality, frame rate and bit rate
Image Enhancement: Time stamp, text overlay, exposure, brightness, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, WDR, flip and mirror
Motion Detection: 3 configurable motion detection windows
Event Features: Tamper detection and configurable privacy mask zones
Video Compression: H.264 / MJPEG
Streaming: H.264 multicast streaming
Still Image Format: JPEG
Video Resolution: 16:9 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 960 × 540 up to 30 fps
Video Resolution 4:3: 2560 × 1920, 2048 × 1536, 1600 × 1200, 1280 × 960 up to 15 fps
Audio Support: AAC, G.711
Network Interface: 10/100 BASE-TX Ethernet with PoE
External Interfaces: 1 DI / 1 DO, reset button, BNC video output, microSD card slot, audio input/output
Network Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, SMTP, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, Samba, PPPoE, UPnP, RTP/RTSP/RTCP, IP Filtering, QoS, CoS, Multicast, ONVIF, SNMP
Security: Administrator/user group protection, remote client access control, HTTP and RTSP authentication, HTTPS encryption
Event Management: Motion detection, snapshot/video upload via e-mail or FTP, multiple HTTP/SMTP/FTP servers and multiple recording methods
Software: D-ViewCam supports remote management and viewing of up to 32 cameras
Power: 12 V DC 1.5 A or IEEE 802.3af PoE Class 0
Maximum Power Consumption: 12.48 W
Weight: 1.25 kg without sunshield and mounting bracket
Operating Temperature: -40°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
Certifications: CE, CE LVD, ICES-003, FCC, C-Tick
Applications:
Outdoor IP surveillance systems
Factories, warehouses and industrial sites
Building entrances and perimeter monitoring
Parking areas and loading zones
Schools, commercial facilities and public areas
Sites requiring 5MP high-resolution outdoor monitoring
Projects requiring night vision, weatherproof housing and PoE installation
Connect Gates Recommendation:
Recommended for outdoor surveillance projects requiring high-resolution 5MP image quality, weatherproof housing and reliable day/night monitoring.
Suitable for entrances, fences, parking areas, factories and outdoor perimeter monitoring where flexible lens adjustment and long-range IR are required.
Best used with a compatible NVR/VMS platform and stable PoE network infrastructure to ensure reliable recording, remote monitoring and outdoor performance.