Synology BC510 AI 5MP PoE Bullet IP Security Camera
Wide-Angle AI Surveillance for Indoor and Outdoor Areas The Synology BC510 is a 5 MP PoE bullet IP security camera designed for reliable indoor and...
Wide-Angle AI Surveillance for Indoor and Outdoor Areas
The Synology BC510 is a 5 MP PoE bullet IP security camera designed for reliable indoor and outdoor video surveillance. It combines detailed 2880 × 1620 HDR video, a wide 110° horizontal field of view, camera-based AI analytics and infrared night vision reaching up to 30 m.
Its weather-resistant bullet design is suitable for monitoring entrances, building perimeters, offices, retail premises, warehouses and other exposed locations. The BC510 supports Synology Surveillance Station, Surveillance365, BeeStation Plus and compatible third-party ONVIF systems.
Highlights
Detailed Wide-Angle Monitoring
- 5 MP video at up to 2880 × 1620 and 30 FPS
- Wide 110° horizontal field of view
- Multi-exposure HDR for high-contrast scenes
- F1.8 aperture for improved low-light performance
Camera-Based AI Analytics
- People and vehicle detection
- Intrusion, loitering and crowd detection
- People and vehicle counting
- Supported search and tracking functions for faster investigation
Reliable Outdoor Protection
- IP66 and IP67 weather resistance
- Infrared night vision up to 30 m
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor installation
- NDAA and TAA compliance
Flexible System Deployment
- IEEE 802.3af PoE connectivity
- Alternative 12 V DC power support
- MicroSD edge recording
- Synology and third-party ONVIF integration
Key Features
Detailed 5 MP HDR Video
The BC510 records at up to 2880 × 1620 resolution and 30 frames per second. Its 110° horizontal field of view helps monitor larger areas, while multi-exposure HDR retains useful detail in scenes containing bright highlights and dark shadows.
Camera-Based AI Detection
Built-in AI distinguishes people and vehicles from other movement and supports analytics such as intrusion, loitering, crowd detection and counting. These functions help security teams focus on relevant activity and reduce unnecessary event reviews.
Available analytics, Instant Search and Auto Tracking capabilities depend on the selected management platform.
Infrared Monitoring up to 30 Metres
High-power infrared illumination provides night vision at distances of up to 30 m. The automatically removable infrared-cut filter allows the camera to switch between colour daytime monitoring and infrared night surveillance.
Simplified PoE Installation
IEEE 802.3af PoE carries network connectivity and electrical power through one Ethernet cable, simplifying installation and reducing separate power cabling.
The camera can alternatively use a compatible 12 V DC, 1 A power adapter. A PoE switch, PoE injector and DC power adapter are not included and must be purchased separately.
IP66 and IP67 Weather Resistance
The BC510’s bullet enclosure carries IP66 and IP67 ratings for protection against dust and water exposure. This supports installation in sheltered or exposed indoor and outdoor monitoring areas within the camera’s supported operating conditions.
The BC510 does not have an IK vandal-resistance rating. The camera should therefore be positioned carefully where physical impact or deliberate interference is a concern.
Flexible Surveillance Management
The camera integrates with Surveillance Station on compatible Synology NAS and DVA systems for local video management and recording. A Surveillance Device Licence is required, so buyers should confirm that sufficient licences are available.
It also supports Synology Surveillance365 for cloud-native management, BeeStation Plus through the BeeCamera application and compatible third-party NVR or VMS platforms through ONVIF.
Edge Recording and Audio Capture
A built-in microSD card slot supports edge recording and failover storage when the network connection is interrupted. The microSD card is not included.
The integrated microphone records audio with the video feed. The BC510 does not include a speaker and therefore does not provide two-way audio.
Summary
The Synology BC510 is a weather-resistant 5 MP AI PoE bullet IP camera combining wide-angle HDR video, intelligent detection and 30 m night vision. It is suitable for professional indoor and outdoor surveillance using Synology’s local or cloud platforms or a compatible ONVIF system.
Synology BC510 AI 5MP QHD PoE Bullet IP Camera
The Synology BC510 is an AI-powered 5MP PoE bullet IP camera designed for indoor and outdoor surveillance. It records up to 2880 × 1620 at 30 fps with multi-exposure HDR, a 110° horizontal field of view and infrared night vision up to 30 m. IEEE 802.3af PoE, integrated audio input, edge AI analytics, microSD recording and IP66/IP67 weather resistance support deployment with Synology Surveillance Station, Surveillance365, BeeStation Plus and ONVIF-compatible surveillance systems.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Camera and Imaging | |
| Model | Synology BC510 |
| Camera Type | Fixed-focal bullet IP camera |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7-inch, 5MP sensor |
| Lens Type | Fixed-focal lens |
| Focal Length | 2.8 mm |
| Aperture | F1.8 |
| Field of View | 110° horizontal • 56° vertical • 132° diagonal with lens distortion correction enabled |
| DORI Distance | Detection: 60 m • Observation: 24 m • Recognition: 12 m • Identification: 6 m |
| Shutter Speed | 1/16000 s to 1/30 s |
| Day and Night Mode | Automatically removable infrared-cut filter |
| Infrared LEDs | 4 × high-power 1 W infrared LEDs • 850 nm wavelength |
| Infrared Night Vision | Up to 30 m at 0.001 lux |
| Image Enhancement | Multi-exposure HDR • 3D noise reduction • 2D noise reduction |
| Video and Audio | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 5MP, 2880 × 1620 at 30 fps |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 at maximum resolution |
| Surveillance Station Main Stream | 2880 × 1620 at 30 fps • 2560 × 1440 at 30 fps • 2304 × 1296 at 30 fps • 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps • 1280 × 720 at 30 fps |
| Surveillance365 Main Stream | 2880 × 1620 at 30 fps • 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps • 1280 × 720 at 30 fps |
| Sub Stream | Surveillance Station: 1280 × 720 at 30 fps • Surveillance365: Not supported |
| Maximum Video Bitrate | Surveillance Station: 8192 Kbps • Surveillance365: 3072 Kbps |
| Video Compression | Surveillance Station: H.264 and H.265 • Surveillance365: H.264 |
| Bitrate Control | Surveillance Station: Maximum bitrate and variable bitrate • Surveillance365: Maximum bitrate and low-bandwidth mode |
| Image Adjustments | Brightness • Contrast • Sharpness • Saturation • White balance • Exposure control • HDR • 3D/2D noise reduction • 50/60 Hz flicker reduction • Day/night mode • Overlay |
| Video Orientation | Mirror • Flip • Rotation at 0°, 90°, 180° or 270° |
| Privacy Mask | Surveillance Station: Removable or permanent mode, up to five zones • Surveillance365: Permanent mode, up to five zones |
| Audio Input | Integrated microphone |
| Audio Compression | G.711 |
| Audio Noise Reduction | Supported with Surveillance Station and Surveillance365 |
| Network and Connectivity | |
| Ethernet Interface | 1 × RJ45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port |
| Third-Party Integration | Compatible with third-party NVR and VMS platforms through ONVIF |
| Network Protocols | Surveillance Station: HTTP, HTTPS, TLS 1.2, TCP/IP, UDP, IPv4, UPnP, RTSP, NTP, DHCP, SSL, RTP and SRTP • Surveillance365: HTTP, HTTPS, TLS 1.2, TCP/IP, UDP, IPv4, UPnP, NTP, DHCP and SSL |
| Maximum RTSP Connections | Surveillance Station: 4 • Surveillance365: Not supported |
| AI Video Analytics | |
| Event Analytics | Surveillance Station: Audio detection, tampering detection and motion detection • Surveillance365: Audio detection and tampering detection |
| People and Vehicle Analytics | Surveillance Station: People detection, vehicle detection, crowd detection and loitering detection • Surveillance365: People detection, vehicle detection and loitering detection |
| Intrusion Detection | One-way or two-way detection with Surveillance Station and Surveillance365 |
| People and Vehicle Counting | Surveillance Station: Supported • Surveillance365: Not supported |
| Instant Search | Surveillance Station: People, vehicle and motion • Surveillance365: Not supported |
| Auto Tracking | Surveillance Station: People • Surveillance365: Not supported |
| QR Code Detection | Surveillance Station: Supported • Surveillance365: Not supported |
| Security and Firmware | |
| HTTPS and Signed Firmware | Supported with Surveillance Station and Surveillance365 |
| Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol | Surveillance Station: SRTP supported • Surveillance365: Not supported |
| IP Filtering | Surveillance Station: Automatic blocking and allow/block list • Surveillance365: Not supported |
| Connection Management | Surveillance Station: Supported • Surveillance365: Not supported |
| Firmware Updates | Surveillance Station: Automatic important-version updates, automatic latest-version updates and manual upload • Surveillance365: Automatic important-version or latest-version updates |
| Storage and Recording | |
| Onboard Storage | 1 × microSD card slot • exFAT file system • microSD card not included |
| Storage Destinations | Surveillance Station: Synology NAS and microSD card • Surveillance365: microSD card |
| microSD Recording Modes | Surveillance Station: Event analytics and recording when disconnected from NAS • Surveillance365: Continuous recording |
| Recommended microSD Card | Synology microSD card recommended • Third-party cards should be Class 10, UHS-I U1 or Video Speed Class V10 with a minimum write speed of 10 MB/s |
| Software and Compatibility | |
| Supported Platforms | Synology Surveillance Station • Synology Surveillance365 • Synology BeeStation Plus with BeeCamera • ONVIF-compatible third-party NVR and VMS platforms |
| Surveillance Station Requirement | Compatible Synology NAS or DVA NVR and an available Surveillance Device Licence |
| Camera Web Interface | Live view • Fixed IP or DHCP • Automatic blocking • Allow/block list • Connection management • Reset and restart • Manual firmware upgrade • Time zone and daylight-saving settings • Camera log export |
| Supported Web Browser | Google Chrome |
| PoE and Power | |
| Power over Ethernet | IEEE 802.3af Type 1 Class 3 PoE |
| PoE+ Compatibility | Compatible with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ switches through backward compatibility |
| Alternative Power Input | 12 V DC, 1 A power adapter with Ø2.1 mm connector |
| Power Consumption | Less than 5 W |
| Power Accessories | PoE switch and 12 V DC power adapter are not included |
| Physical and Environmental | |
| Form Factor | Bullet |
| Dimensions | Ø110 × 161 mm |
| Weight | 353 g |
| Weather Resistance | IP66 and IP67 |
| Start-Up Temperature | -30°C to 50°C |
| Operating Temperature | IR off: -30°C to 50°C • IR on: -30°C to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Storage Conditions | Temperature: -40°C to 60°C • Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Compliance and Warranty | |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC • CB • IC • CE • UKCA • BSMI • VCCI • RCM • KC • JATE |
| Environmental Compliance | REACH • RoHS • WEEE |
| Government Procurement Compliance | NDAA compliant • TAA compliant |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Package Contents | |
| Included Items | Synology BC510 camera × 1 • Regulatory compliance card × 1 • Installation guide × 1 • Screw pack × 1 • RJ45 cap cover × 1 |