Quick answer: The CS-I8XQ II-2.8mm and CS-I5XQ II-2.8mm are the second-generation CASE active deterrence camera turrets: 8MP or 5MP on a 2.8 mm lens, 164 ft (50 m) IR, 98 ft (30 m) white light, red and blue light, a built-in mic and speaker and a 1 TB memory slot, as printed. Compared with Gen 1 they reach further at night, add True WDR, raise face detection to up to 32 faces, and print a much longer AI list. Spec them where the camera has to interrupt an incident at an entrance, yard or lot, not only record it.
What changed from Gen 1 to Gen 2?
The catalog prints Gen 1 (I) and Gen 2 (II) side by side on one comparison page per resolution. One letter in the SKU changes frame rate, IR and white-light reach, the memory slot and the AI list, so always write the full SKU on the quote and in the camera schedule.
| Row (as printed) | CS-I8XQ I-2.8mm | CS-I8XQ II-2.8mm | CS-I5XQ I-2.8mm | CS-I5XQ II-2.8mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor / lens | 8MP / 2.8mm Fixed | 8MP / 2.8mm Fixed | 5MP / 2.8mm Fixed | 5MP / 2.8mm Fixed |
| Max. resolution and frame rate | 3840×2160@20fps | 3840×2160@30fps | 2880×1620@30fps | 3072×1728@30fps |
| Max. IR distance | 98 ft (30 m) | 164 ft (50 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | 164 ft (50 m) |
| White light distance | 49–66 ft (15–20 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | 49 ft (15 m) | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Wide dynamic range | 120dB | 120dB, True WDR (TWDR) | 120dB | 120dB, True WDR (TWDR) |
| Memory slot | 512 GB | 1 TB | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Red and blue light | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Face detection / capture | – | Up to 32 / 16 faces | Up to 8 / 4 faces | Up to 32 / 16 faces |
| AI | Tripwire, Perimeter, Human & Vehicle Classification | Extended list (next section) | Tripwire, Perimeter, Human & Vehicle Classification, Face Capture | Extended list (next section) |
Printed the same on all four: minimum illumination 0.002 Lux, IP66, Metal housing, built-in mic and speaker, Audio I/O 1/1 and Alarm I/O 1/1. The comparison page prints no video compression row and no operating-temperature row for either generation, so take both from the spec sheet before a cold-climate quote instead of assuming them from other CASE turrets.
Gen 1 remains a sound choice for short scenes that need only intrusion rules. Quote Gen 2 when the white light must reach across a driveway or lot, the scene has strong backlight, or the customer wants analytics beyond intrusion.
How does EW deterrence work on these turrets?
The EW (Early Warning) icon is printed on the XQ pages of both generations, together with NightBright. EW is the CASE deep-learning light and audio warning: the camera distinguishes people from vehicles, and a matching rule can switch on the white light, play a warning through the built-in speaker and, on Gen 2, flash the red and blue light. EW and AEW are deterrence features. Availability is confirmed per SKU, and the exact light and audio modes a rule can trigger depend on firmware. The active deterrence guide covers the concept; the commissioning sequence:
- Draw the perimeter or tripwire zone on ground where nobody should be after hours, and keep it off public sidewalks and neighboring property.
- Limit the trigger to human or vehicle classification so wind, headlights and moving shadows do not fire the light. Gen 2 also prints pet classification (dog, cat), which helps keep animals out of the alarm logic where the firmware allows it.
- Tie EW to an arming schedule: active at night and on weekends, quiet during business hours.
- Choose a short voice message and test the volume at the edge of the zone.
- Use the printed alarm output (1/1) for a strobe, a relay to a panel or another site device where the project calls for it, and confirm the electrical ratings on the spec sheet.
- Log triggers for two weeks and tighten zones before handover.
Live talk-down, where the firmware and software version support it, uses the built-in mic and speaker through the NVR or CASE Connect. CASE Connect is the official app experience for CASE systems. App features and remote access options should be confirmed by model, software version, and project configuration.
Which analytics does Gen 2 print, and which need extra care?
The Gen 2 AI row, identical on both SKUs, reads: Perimeter, Tripwire, Double Tripwire, Object Abandon, Object Missing, Heatmap, Loitering, Running, Parking, People Counting, Crowd Detection, Helmet Detection, On Duty Detection, Visible Light Smoke & Fire Detection, Fire Exit Occupancy Detection, Face Capture, Human / Vehicle / Non-motor Vehicle / Pet Classification (Dog, Cat). Match functions to the job:
| Job need | Printed functions to start with |
|---|---|
| After-hours intrusion at a yard, lot or rear door | Perimeter, Tripwire, Double Tripwire, human/vehicle classification |
| Drive lanes, fire lanes and loading areas | Parking, Loitering, Running |
| Retail floors and lobbies | People Counting, Crowd Detection, Heatmap; Face Capture only after the legal check below |
| Construction and industrial areas | Helmet Detection, On Duty Detection, Object Abandon, Object Missing |
| Life-safety support | Visible Light Smoke & Fire Detection, Fire Exit Occupancy Detection, as supplementary alerts only |
Smoke, fire and fire-exit analytics
These are video analytics on the visible image. They can send an early alert to a guard or manager, but the camera is not a listed fire detection device and does not replace detectors or a fire alarm system designed under NFPA 72 in the US (in Canada, the National Building Code and CAN/ULC-S524; verify the local code and the authority having jurisdiction). Fire Exit Occupancy Detection does not replace exit inspections. Confirm the use case, firmware and region on the spec sheet before either function appears in a proposal.
Face capture
Gen 2 prints face detection up to 32 faces and capture up to 16. Using it is a legal decision as much as a technical one: US state biometric laws such as Illinois BIPA apply, and in Canada PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws apply, with Quebec the most restrictive. Confirm the use case, firmware, region and legal requirements first, and lead with the non-biometric analytics.
Where should you mount them, and how do you handle audio?
- Height: a common starting point at entrances is 8 to 10 ft (about 2.4 to 3 m), low enough for the light and the speaker to reach the approach and for faces to be seen at a usable angle. Higher mounts resist tampering but lose face detail.
- Distance: 164 ft (50 m) IR and 98 ft (30 m) white light are maximum illumination distances, not identification distances. On a 2.8 mm lens, plan identification much closer; the IR range guide explains why.
- Light spill: aim the white light and the red and blue light at the protected area, not at a public road or a neighbor’s windows.
- Weather: IP66 is printed; still form a drip loop and seal the cable entry, and confirm a matching junction box per the spec sheet.
The built-in microphone needs a policy decision. In the US, recording conversations is governed by state laws, and some states require the consent of all parties; in Canada, PIPEDA, provincial privacy laws and the Criminal Code provisions on interception apply. Verify with counsel. Many projects use the speaker for EW warnings and talk-down while audio recording stays disabled; confirm that configuration per firmware and see the audio recording laws checklist before handover.
8MP or 5MP: which Gen 2 turret fits the job?
Both Gen 2 SKUs print the same lens, IR, white light, memory slot, AI list and I/O, and both print 30fps. The difference is the image: 3840×2160 on the CS-I8XQ II-2.8mm against 3072×1728 on the CS-I5XQ II-2.8mm.
- Choose the 8MP model where a wide 2.8 mm scene must still give usable detail at its edges: a lot entrance, a wide yard, a long building face.
- Choose the 5MP model for doors, side passages and shorter scenes.
- Size the NVR from real stream bitrates against the recorder’s printed incoming bandwidth.
Spec table: CS-I8XQ II-2.8mm and CS-I5XQ II-2.8mm as printed
| Row | CS-I8XQ II-2.8mm | CS-I5XQ II-2.8mm |
|---|---|---|
| Image sensor / lens | 8MP / 2.8mm Fixed | 5MP / 2.8mm Fixed |
| Max. resolution and frame rate | 3840×2160@30fps | 3072×1728@30fps |
| Max. IR distance | 164 ft (50 m) | 164 ft (50 m) |
| White light distance | 98 ft (30 m) | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Red and blue light | Yes | Yes |
| Min. illumination | 0.002 Lux | 0.002 Lux |
| Wide dynamic range | 120dB, True WDR (TWDR) | 120dB, True WDR (TWDR) |
| Built-in mic / speaker | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Audio I/O and alarm I/O | 1/1 and 1/1 | 1/1 and 1/1 |
| Memory slot | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Face detection / capture | Up to 32 / 16 faces | Up to 32 / 16 faces |
| Protection | IP66 | IP66 |
| Housing | Metal | Metal |
| Warranty | CASE cameras: 6-year | CASE cameras: 6-year |
Video compression, operating temperature, power and dimensions are not printed on the comparison page; take them from the spec sheet or ask technical support.
What to tell your customer
“This camera does more than record. When a person or vehicle enters the zone we set up, it can turn on its light, flash red and blue and play a warning through its speaker, so the intruder knows they have been seen. We will tune the zones and the schedule so it stays quiet during business hours. The smoke and fire alerts are an extra warning, not your fire alarm. CASE cameras carry a 6-year warranty, and all service goes through us.”
FAQ
What is the difference between the CS-I8XQ II-2.8mm and the CS-I8XQ I-2.8mm?
As printed, Gen 2 runs 3840×2160 at 30fps instead of 20fps, reaches 164 ft (50 m) with IR instead of 98 ft (30 m), and 98 ft (30 m) with white light instead of 49 to 66 ft (15 to 20 m). It adds a 1 TB slot, red and blue light, TWDR, face detection and the extended AI list.
Is EW deterrence available on both generations?
The EW icon is printed on the XQ pages for both generations. EW and AEW are deterrence features. Availability is confirmed per SKU. Which light, audio and red and blue modes a rule can trigger depends on the firmware, so confirm the behavior on the spec sheet and in a bench test before you write it into a proposal.
Can the smoke and fire detection replace a smoke detector?
No. Visible Light Smoke and Fire Detection is a video analytic that can send an early alert, but the camera is not a listed fire detection device. Fire alarm systems follow NFPA 72 in the US and, in Canada, the National Building Code and CAN/ULC-S524. Verify the local code and present the analytic as a supplement only.
Should the built-in microphone be turned on?
Only when the customer has a documented reason and recording is lawful at the site. US state laws differ, and some require all-party consent; in Canada PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws apply. Verify with counsel. Many sites keep audio recording disabled and use the speaker for EW warnings and talk-down, a configuration confirmed per firmware.
What warranty applies to these turrets?
CASE cameras carry a 6-year warranty, and both XQ generations are CASE cameras. Warranty service runs through the installer or dealer who supplied the system; an end user should contact the installer or company that supplied their system. Hard drives in the NVR are supported through back-to-back manufacturer warranty, separate from the camera.
