HD Board IP Camera with Conical Pinhole or Micro Lens
Description
Description
Micro Covert Board-Level IP Cameras
The MAXSUR BCBIPM Series is a compact board-level IP camera platform for custom covert surveillance, robotics, drones, ISR development, edge-device prototyping, and specialized law enforcement or defense integration projects where a finished camera housing is not the right starting point.
Built for Integrators, R&D Teams, and Custom Covert Builds
The BCBIPM Series is not a standard boxed security camera. It is a compact board-level camera module intended for technical teams that need to embed IP video inside a larger system, enclosure, concealment, robotic platform, drone payload, inspection device, or ISR sensor package.
Board-Level Freedom
Without a bulky external housing, the BCBIPM Series gives engineers and integrators more flexibility when building custom enclosures, concealments, payloads, test fixtures, and mission-specific devices.
IP Video in a Small Footprint
The module provides 1080p network video in a 32mm x 32mm board platform, making it useful for systems where analog video is too limiting but a full IP camera is too large.
STARVIS Low-Light Performance
Sony STARVIS imaging helps support usable video in low-light and mixed-light environments, which is critical for covert surveillance, ISR work, robotics, and unattended field systems.
Why Board-Level Cameras Matter
Many surveillance, robotics, and ISR projects fail mechanically before they fail electronically. A finished camera housing may be too large, too obvious, too heavy, or too hard to mount. Board-level cameras let the system designer decide the shape, protection level, cable path, viewing port, lens position, and enclosure strategy.
For Covert Engineering
Build the camera into a custom object, enclosure, fixture, vehicle platform, tool case, panel, cabinet, or specialized concealment without starting from a bulky off-the-shelf camera body.
For Robotics & Drones
A small, lightweight IP camera module can support FPV, inspection, overwatch, navigation-assist views, payload awareness, or secondary sensor views on UGV, UAV, UAS, and remote inspection platforms.
For ISR Development
Law enforcement and defense teams can use the BCBIPM platform when developing compact observation systems, unattended sensors, tactical prototypes, mobile kits, or special-purpose video payloads.
1080p STARVIS IP Video for Embedded Systems
The BCBIPM Series uses a 1/2.8" 2.13MP Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor with 1920 x 1080 video at 30/25fps. This gives system developers a practical 1080p IP video source for embedded surveillance and R&D applications.
Features such as 3D noise reduction, digital slow shutter, backlight compensation, wide dynamic range, electronic day/night operation, privacy masking, motion detection, and multi-streaming support help the module perform in real-world lighting and deployment conditions.
Development Value
- Compact 32mm x 32mm board format
- Approx. 5.65g module weight
- 1080p30 IP video output
- H.264 and MJPEG compression
- ONVIF support for integration
- 12VDC input or PoE option
- Fast boot-up for mission systems and test platforms
Mechanical Integration
The BCBIPM Series is designed for teams that are comfortable with mechanical integration. The camera module must be protected, mounted, powered, cooled, wired, and aligned inside the final system or enclosure.
Compact Board-Level Layout
The mechanical drawings show the small board footprint, lens stack depth, mounting points, and connector layout to help integrators plan enclosure depth, standoffs, viewing ports, and cable routing.
Important Integration Notes
- This is a board-level camera module, not a finished weatherproof camera.
- Final enclosure design should account for shock, vibration, moisture, dust, heat, and cable strain relief.
- Lens alignment and viewing-port geometry should be validated before production builds.
- For UAV, UGV, and robotic systems, confirm power, vibration, EMI, and mounting requirements during bench testing.
- For covert installations, confirm field of view, light leakage, reflections, and service access before deployment.
Lens Options
Select the lens style based on how the module will be embedded into the final enclosure or system. The micro lens is best for direct-view placements, while the conical pinhole lens is better for deeper concealments and thicker surfaces.
Micro Lens
The micro lens configuration is ideal when the board camera has a direct line of sight through a small window, lens opening, port, clear cover, or enclosure face.
This is the preferred starting point for robotics, drones, inspection devices, bench prototypes, development platforms, and custom IP camera enclosures where the optics can sit close to the surface.
Conical Pinhole Lens
The conical pinhole version is designed for deeper concealments where the camera must look through a thicker wall, housing, case, panel, toolbox, cabinet, equipment enclosure, or custom surveillance object.
This option is useful when the module needs to remain set back from the outer surface while still maintaining a clean viewing path.
Available BCBIPM Configurations
The BCBIPM Series is offered with micro lens and conical pinhole lens configurations. Both variants use the same compact board-level IP camera platform.
BCBIPM-37-B-M
BCBIPM-37-B-CP
Need a custom lens, cable layout, enclosure design, power plan, recorder, VMS, robotic integration, or ISR payload concept? Contact MAXSUR for special order and custom development support.
Technical Highlights
Imaging
- 1/2.8" 2.13MP Sony STARVIS CMOS
- 1920 x 1080 at 30/25fps
- 0.05 lux with DSS off
- 0.01 lux with DSS on
- Electronic day/night operation
- Double shutter WDR
- 2D and 3D noise reduction
IP Video
- Network video output
- H.264 Baseline/Main and MJPEG
- Multiple streaming profiles
- Unicast streaming
- CBR, VBR, and CVBR bitrate control
- Motion detection support
- ONVIF integration support
Mechanical & Power
- 32mm x 32mm board module
- Approx. 5.65g weight
- Micro lens or 4.3mm pinhole lens options
- 12VDC input
- PoE option
- 12VDC max 190mA
- PoE max 3.0W
Common Applications
Covert Surveillance R&D
Useful for building new covert video products, hidden observation tools, test articles, custom housings, and special-purpose investigative systems.
Robotics & UGV Systems
The compact board format can support robotic platforms, inspection devices, tactical ground robots, payload-view cameras, and secondary situational awareness views.
Drone & UAS Payloads
Suitable for development teams exploring lightweight IP video feeds, payload awareness, inspection views, FPV-style network video, or custom sensor packages.
ISR Prototypes
A practical camera module for unattended observation systems, compact sensor nodes, tactical prototypes, field kits, and other ISR development projects.
Embedded IP Video
Useful where a standard camera housing will not fit, but the system still needs network video, ONVIF compatibility, and 1080p imaging.
Custom Enclosures
Can be integrated into cabinets, boxes, fixtures, tool cases, equipment housings, vehicle platforms, or purpose-built field surveillance devices.
For Law Enforcement, Defense, and Technical Teams
The BCBIPM Series is especially useful for teams that need more than a catalog camera. MAXSUR can help law enforcement, defense, and R&D groups think through camera selection, concealment design, power budget, network path, enclosure strategy, payload integration, and prototype-to-production planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a finished camera or a board-level module?
The BCBIPM Series is a board-level IP camera module. It is intended for integration into a larger enclosure, concealment, robotic platform, drone payload, or custom surveillance system.
Does it support PoE?
Yes. The module supports 12VDC power and has a PoE option, depending on configuration and integration requirements.
Can this connect to a VMS or NVR?
Yes. The BCBIPM Series provides IP video and ONVIF support. Compatibility should be verified with the selected VMS, NVR, network design, and camera settings.
When should I choose micro lens versus conical pinhole?
Choose the micro lens when the camera can view directly through an opening or window. Choose the conical pinhole lens when the camera must view through a thicker surface or deeper concealment.
Can MAXSUR help with custom development?
Yes. MAXSUR can assist with camera selection, optics, concealment strategy, enclosures, power planning, network video, robotic payloads, ISR concepts, and custom covert surveillance systems.
Need Board-Level IP Video for a Custom System?
MAXSUR can help match the BCBIPM Series to your covert enclosure, robotics platform, drone payload, ISR prototype, NVR/VMS environment, or special-purpose surveillance project.
