Luminys

R5 Mainstream NVR, 32MP 8 Ch 8-Port PoE, 2SATA, Lumipower, Lumisearch+, 4TB

SKU LM-R52-8PA4

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The R52-8PA4 is Luminys’s 8-channel 1U NVR for commercial installs that demand high-resolution coverage and AI analytics without adding servers or complexity. Supporting cameras up to 32MP and decoding up to 12 simultaneous 4MP streams, it ships with 4TB pre-installed and is ready to record the day it goes in the rack.

Built for the commercial installer

NDAA compliant and ONVIF-compatible, the R52-8PA4 drops into mixed-camera environments without forcing a camera swap. Eight LumiPower PoE ports push power and data up to 3,000 feet — no midspan injectors, no extra power runs needed on sprawling campuses, parking structures, or warehouse floors. LumiSearch+ runs AI person search across all 8 channels: supply a reference image, and the NVR locates where that person appeared across all recorded footage by body shape and clothing color. Face recognition, VCA, license plate recognition, and intelligent motion detection all process on-recorder, keeping the system self-contained and the server rack light.

Key features

  • 32MP maximum resolution: full live view and playback at all supported resolutions from 32MP down to CIF
  • 8 LumiPower PoE ports: IEEE 802.3 af/at, 130W total output (25.5W per port), extended reach to 3,000 ft over standard Cat cable
  • LumiSearch+ across all 8 channels: AI-based person and object search by body shape, clothing color, and attributes (camera must support LumiSearch+)
  • On-recorder analytics: VCA on 4CH, face capture and recognition on 2CH, LPR on 8CH, iMD and video metadata on 8CH — no separate analytics server required
  • 2 SATA bays, 4TB pre-installed: ships ready to record; expandable to 32TB total (2x 16TB drives)
  • NDAA compliant, ONVIF, FCC certified: cleared for government, education, and regulated commercial sites

System requirements

The R52-8PA4 connects to the local network via a single GbE port (10/100/1000 Mbps). Cameras attach directly to the 8 onboard PoE ports. Remote monitoring uses LumiViewer (desktop) and the LumiViewer Mobile App. LumiCloud Lite is included; LumiCloud Unity subscriptions are sold separately. Activating LumiSearch+ disables Analytics by Recorder, local fisheye dewarp, and the NVR face database — IP cameras retain their own face database access.

Specifications

SKULM-R52-8PA4
BrandLuminys
Form factor1U rack- or desktop-mount
Channels8
Max resolution32MP
PoE ports8x RJ-45, IEEE 802.3 af/at, 130W total, 25.5W per port
LumiPower rangeUp to 3,000 ft over standard Cat cable
Recording bandwidth256 Mbps (AI Off) / 200 Mbps (AI On)
Decoding capacity1x32MP, 3x16MP, 6x8MP, 12x4MP (AI Off); 1x32MP, 8x4MP (AI On)
Playback8-channel synchronous
Video encodingH.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, MJPEG
Video outputHDMI 4K (3840x2160), VGA 1920x1080
SATA bays2 (max 16TB per HDD, 32TB total)
Pre-installed storage4TB
Network1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps
USBFront: 1x USB 2.0 | Rear: 1x USB 3.0
Serial1x RS-232
Alarm I/O4 In / 2 Out
Audio1-ch RCA In / 1-ch RCA Out
AnalyticsVCA 4CH, Face Recognition 2CH, LumiSearch+ 8CH, LPR 8CH, iMD 8CH
Face libraryUp to 20 libraries, 20,000 images
Client softwareLumiViewer (desktop), LumiViewer Mobile App, LumiCloud
InteroperabilityONVIF, RTSP
Power supply100-240V AC, 47-63 Hz
Power consumption
Operating temp14°F to 131°F (-10°C to 55°C)
Operating humidity10% to 93%
Dimensions14.7 x 12.8 x 1.7 in. (372.0 x 325.8 x 43.7 mm)
Weight5.9 lb (2.6 kg), without HDD
ComplianceNDAA Section 889
CertificationsFCC

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FAQs

Is the R52-8PA4 NDAA compliant?
Yes. The R52-8PA4 is NDAA Section 889 compliant and FCC certified, making it suitable for government, education, and regulated commercial sites.
Which cameras work with LumiSearch+?
LumiSearch+ requires Luminys cameras that support the feature. Note: enabling LumiSearch+ on the NVR disables Analytics by Recorder, local fisheye dewarp, and the NVR face database. IP cameras retain their own face database access.
Can I expand storage beyond the included 4TB?
Yes. The NVR has 2 SATA bays, each supporting drives up to 16TB, for a maximum of 32TB total. The 4TB HDD is pre-installed in bay 1; add a second drive in bay 2 at any time without powering down the cameras.
How far can I run PoE cable with LumiPower?
LumiPower extends PoE reach to 3,000 ft over standard Cat cable — roughly 6x the standard 328-ft limit. No midspan injectors needed for long runs across campuses, parking structures, or warehouse floors.
How many streams can the NVR decode simultaneously?
With AI analytics off: up to 12 channels at 4MP, 6 at 8MP, 3 at 16MP, or 1 at 32MP. With AI on: up to 8 channels at 4MP or 1 at 32MP. Decoding capacity scales down as AI workload increases.
Does this NVR work with non-Luminys cameras?
Yes — the R52-8PA4 is ONVIF and RTSP compatible, so it will record from most third-party IP cameras. LumiSearch+, LumiPower extended range, and recorder-side analytics require Luminys cameras with those features enabled.
How do techs access footage remotely?
Use the LumiViewer desktop app or LumiViewer Mobile App for live view, playback, and alarm notifications. LumiCloud Lite is included for basic cloud access; LumiCloud Unity subscriptions are sold separately for enterprise-grade cloud management.