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The Luminys R52-16PA8 is a 16-channel, 1U NVR with 8TB onboard and recorder-side AI analytics that actually earn their headline. LumiSearch+ tracks targets across 16 channels by body shape, clothing color, and custom intrusion zones. No per-camera licensing required. LumiPower extends PoE up to 3,000 feet on ports 1-8, cutting mid-run injectors out of the job entirely. If you're speccing a high-resolution system for a large campus, retail chain, or commercial site and need NDAA compliance off the shelf, this is the right recorder.
Built for the commercial installer
NDAA compliant and FCC certified, the R52-16PA8 ships with 8TB installed and a second SATA bay open for expansion up to 32TB total. All 16 PoE ports are IEEE 802.3 af/at with a 130W total budget and 25.5W per-port max, leaving headroom for multi-sensor and PTZ loads. A single Gigabit uplink connects to your management network; LumiCloud Lite is included for remote access without an additional subscription.
Key capabilities
- LumiSearch+: find any target across 16 channels by body shape, clothing color, and custom intrusion zones; runs on the recorder with any LumiSearch+-enabled camera
- LumiPower PoE: ports 1-8 push power and data up to 3,000 feet, cutting mid-run injectors and repeaters out of large or complex runs
- Recorder-side analytics: iMD on 8 channels, VCA on 4 channels, Face Recognition on 2 channels, LPR on 8 channels with up to 20,000 plate numbers stored
- 32MP capable: records all 16 channels at full resolution with HDMI output up to 4K (3840x2160)
- Ships ready: 8TB installed, LumiCloud Lite included, rack or desktop mountable out of the box
- NDAA compliant and FCC certified for federal, state, and commercial bid eligibility
System requirements
LumiSearch+ requires LumiSearch+-enabled Luminys cameras. Face Recognition and LPR require compatible cameras and are channel-limited per the spec sheet. Supports ONVIF (S, T, G, M) cameras for standard surveillance channels. Second SATA bay accepts up to 16TB HDD (not included). Managed via LumiViewer (desktop and mobile) or LumiCloud.
Specifications
| SKU | LM-R52-16PA8 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Luminys |
| Form factor | 1U Rack- or Desktop-Mount |
| Video channels | 16 |
| Max recording resolution | 32MP |
| PoE ports | 16 x IEEE 802.3 af/at (10/100 Mbps) |
| PoE power budget | 130W total (25.5W max per port) |
| LumiPower range | Up to 3,000 ft on ports 1-8 |
| Recording bandwidth | 400 Mbps (AI Off) / 220 Mbps (AI On) |
| Decoding (AI Off) | 2x32MP, 4x16MP, 8x8MP, 16x4MP at 30 fps |
| Decoding (AI On) | 1x32MP, 2x16MP, 4x8MP, 12x4MP at 30 fps |
| Video output | HDMI (4K/1080p/1280x1024), VGA (1080p/1280x1024) |
| Compression | H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, MJPEG |
| Live view | 1/4/8/9/16-window split; 16-channel synchronous playback |
| Analytics (recorder-side) | iMD (8CH), VCA (4CH), Face Recognition (2CH), LPR (8CH up to 20,000 plates), LumiSearch+ (16CH), Video Metadata (8CH) |
| SATA bays | 2 x SATA (up to 16TB per HDD, 32TB max) |
| Storage included | 8TB |
| Network | 1 x RJ-45 Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| USB | Front: 1 x USB 2.0; Rear: 1 x USB 3.0 |
| Serial port | 1 x RS-232 |
| Alarm I/O | 4 inputs / 2 outputs |
| Audio | 1-channel RCA in / 1-channel RCA out |
| Protocols | HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, UPnP, SNMP, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS |
| Interoperability | ONVIF (S, T, G, M), RTSP |
| Power supply | 100-240V AC, 47-63 Hz |
| Power consumption | |
| Operating temp | 14°F to 131°F (-10°C to 55°C) |
| Operating humidity | 10% to 93% |
| Dimensions | 14.7 x 12.8 x 1.7 in. (372.0 x 325.8 x 43.7 mm) |
| Weight | 5.9 lb (2.6 kg) without HDD |
| Compliance | NDAA, FCC |
| Client software | LumiViewer (desktop/mobile), LumiCloud Lite (included) |