The Pelco camera standard for sites that get audited.
How a Navi Mumbai port operator swapped six Chinese-origin cameras for Pelco before a tender audit, and passed. Story below.
Pelco Cameras at a glance
Why Pelco anchors most Indian camera estates.
- Category
- Video surveillance: IP cameras, PTZ, video management software (VMS)
- Origin
- United States. Founded 1957, acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2020
- Compliance
- TAA and NDAA compliant on the Sarix Pro 4 line, with onboard TPM and Secure Boot
- Entry price band*
- Under INR 1,00,000 per camera on the Sarix Value line, rising with PTZ and hazardous-area models
- Best fit
- Airports, ports, power, refineries, defence and government sites where camera origin gets audited
The Pelco Cameras ranges Sirius Star supplies
Pick the range that matches the use case. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
Sarix Fixed Cameras
The everyday fixed camera for indoor and outdoor views, from budget lobbies to wide-dynamic-range yards.
- TAA/NDAA compliant on Pro 4
- Onboard TPM and Secure Boot on Pro 4
- 5-year warranty on Pro 4 line
- ONVIF Profile S/G/T/M conformant
Spectra PTZ
Pan-tilt-zoom for lobbies, yards and car parks. One camera follows a person across a wide area.
- Long optical zoom for face or plate detail
- IR variant for low-light yards
- Rugged housings for outdoor duty
Esprit & Ulisse Positioning PTZ
Rugged long-range PTZ for perimeters, highways, ports and airfields, built to hold a target through wind and dust.
- Bispectral thermal and optical option
- Holds a target at distance in weather
- Fits critical-infrastructure perimeters
VideoXpert Professional VMS
Runs the video wall and the search across every site. ONVIF support also takes feeds from cameras you already own.
- Runs multi-site search and health monitoring
- Takes ONVIF feeds from existing cameras
- Licensed per channel, sized in the same quote
Pelco Cameras vs Hikvision, Axis, Bosch
All four are honest choices. Most Indian buyers land on the first option for service depth and ecosystem fit.
| Brand | Where it wins | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Pelco | Long-range positioning, hazardous-area cameras and a US-origin record that clears defence or government tenders | Airports, ports, power, refineries, defence, origin-restricted tenders |
| Hikvision | Lowest cost per camera at high counts | Budget-led projects, large camera counts, no origin restriction |
| Axis Communications | Widest open-platform app ecosystem (ACAP) | Open-platform integrations, mid-to-large estates |
| Bosch Security and Safety Systems | European-origin hardened design | Critical sites needing a European-origin design |
How a Sirius Star Pelco procurement runs
Free 30 minute review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.
Free site walk
30 minutes. We map coverage and mark the blind spots.
Design and sizing
Cameras, analytics, storage and power sized to your risk, not a catalogue.
Written quote
Per-camera cost, origin documents, honest brand call. In 24 working hours.
Rollout and handover
Structured install waves, then a 30-day stabilisation window.
Buying Pelco cameras for a regulated site: the field guide
The deeper read for security heads who need the origin story straight, before the tender committee asks.
- The full port-site swap story
- Pelco vs Hikvision vs Axis, cost per camera
- The GeM and tender document checklist
- Storage and power sizing math
Pelco Cameras India FAQ
Common questions about this brand for Indian buyers. Hover any underlined term for a plain-English definition.
How is a Pelco camera system priced in India in 2026?
By camera, software and storage. Fixed Sarix cameras run indicatively INR 25,000 to 2,50,000 each, and Spectra and Esprit PTZ lines run higher. The VideoXpert VMS is licensed per channel. Prices are indicative for 2026, exclusive of GST, and confirmed at quote time.
Is Pelco a non-Chinese camera brand for restricted tenders?
Yes. Pelco is a US-origin brand under Motorola Solutions. That helps clear airport, defence, power and government tenders that bar Chinese-origin cameras. Sirius Star supplies the origin and compliance documents your procurement team needs with the quote.
Where is the footage stored, and does it meet DPDP and RBI?
Footage stays on your own recorders or a server, in India, under your control, with no forced cloud. Role-based access and access logs give you the audit trail a DPDP or RBI review asks for. Sirius Star maps the controls into your DPDP compliance package.
What India support and SLA does Sirius Star offer for Pelco?
Sirius Star supplies, designs and rolls out Pelco systems across India. You get a free site review and a written quote within 24 working hours on every order, then a structured rollout. Support runs from Vashi, Navi Mumbai on IST hours.
Can I buy Pelco cameras for a GeM or government tender?
Yes. Pelco is a US-origin brand under Motorola Solutions, so it clears GeM and government tenders that bar Chinese-origin cameras. Sirius Star provides the country-of-origin declaration, OEM authorisation letter and compliance papers your tender cell asks for.
Do Pelco cameras work with my existing NVR, or do I need VideoXpert?
Pelco IP cameras are ONVIF-conformant, so they record to most standard NVRs and third-party VMS you already run. You only need VideoXpert when you want Pelco’s own analytics, camera health monitoring and multi-site management.
Ready for a written Pelco quote?
Send us your site count and risk level. A sized quote with origin documents lands in 24 working hours.
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