The IPC-9800 is a 7-inch all-in-one tester popular with CCTV installers, and it has been upgraded again and again to keep up with newer cameras: the IPC-9800 Plus was a 4K tester, the IPC-9800 Pro moved to 8K, and today's IPC-9800 Pro+ adds 90W PoE++ and a gigabit SFP slot. The letters in front of Plus or Pro, such as MOVTADHS, tell you which test functions a unit has.
This guide explains what changed between versions, what each letter means, and how to tell which generation a listing is really selling. Already know what you need? Compare all eight models, with prices, on the IPC-9800 Pro+ series page.
IPC-9800 Plus vs Pro+ at a Glance
The Plus figures below come from the IPC-9800CLMOVTADHS Plus specification sheet. The Pro+ figures are the same as on our product pages.
| IPC-9800 Plus | IPC-9800 Pro+ | |
| IP cameras | 4K, H.265 / H.264 | Up to 8K / 32MP, H.265 / H.264 |
| TVI / CVI / AHD | 5MP TVI, 4MP CVI, 4MP AHD | 8MP TVI, CVI and AHD |
| SDI | HD-SDI / EX-SDI, 1080p | EX-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI, up to 8MP |
| PoE output | 48V, up to 24W | 90W PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt), plus 48V PoE up to 25.5W |
| DC outputs | 12V 2A, USB 5V 2A | 12V 3A, 24V 2A, USB 5V 2A |
| Network ports | 10/100Mbps RJ45 | Dual gigabit RJ45 and a gigabit SFP slot |
| HDMI output | 1080p | Up to 4K @ 60fps |
| Battery | 7.4V 5400mAh lithium polymer | 11.1V 5200mAh (57.72Wh) lithium-ion |
| Screen | 7-inch IPS, 1280 × 800 | 7-inch IPS, 1280 × 800 |
| RJ45 TDR | Up to 180m | Up to 180m |
| Hardware TDR (models with T) | Up to 1200m | Up to 1200m |
What Changed from the Plus to the Pro+
The screen size and the basic layout stayed, but almost everything that limits real installs was upgraded. Not all of it arrived at once: early Pro units were already 8K, while 90W PoE++ and the SFP slot came with later builds.
- Camera resolution. IP preview went from 4K to 8K / 32MP, and coax HD from 4–5MP to 8MP on TVI, CVI and AHD. A Plus is not rated for 8MP (4K) coax cameras.
- Camera power. The Plus gives 48V PoE up to 24W. PTZ cameras with heaters or strong IR often need more, so the Pro+ adds 90W PoE++.
- Network speed and fiber. 10/100Mbps Ethernet became dual gigabit RJ45, and a gigabit SFP slot was added for fiber links.
- SDI. 1080p HD-SDI / EX-SDI became EX-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI up to 8MP.
IPC-9800 Pro vs Pro+
The IPC-9800 Pro was upgraded several times without a change of name. Early Pro units had no 90W PoE++ and no SFP slot; later builds added both. Current units ship in boxes labelled IPC-9800 Pro+, but many online listings still call them "IPC-9800 Pro". So a "Pro" listing can be either an early unit or the current one.
The battery changed too: early Pro units used a 7.6V 7800mAh (59.28Wh) lithium polymer pack, while the Pro+ uses an 11.1V 5200mAh (57.72Wh) lithium-ion pack charged at 12.6V. The stored energy is about the same, so do not expect a big change in runtime. Current Pro+ units run Android 11 with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage.
What the Letters in the Model Name Mean
The naming rule has not changed since the Plus. The base model tests IP and analog CVBS cameras; each letter adds a function:
| C | Cable tracer for finding BNC, network and telephone cables in a bundle |
|---|---|
| L | Video level meter: peak video, sync and color burst level |
| M | Digital multimeter |
| O | Optical power meter (850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550 and 1625nm) |
| V | Visual fault locator: a 10mW, 650nm red laser for fiber breaks and bends |
| T | Hardware TDR for BNC, network, telephone, RVV and elevator cable, up to 1.2km |
| A | AHD camera test |
| H | HD-TVI camera test |
| D | HD-CVI camera test |
| S | SDI camera test (EX-SDI, HD-SDI and, on the Pro+, 3G-SDI) |
So an IPC-9800ADHS Pro+ is the base 8K tester plus AHD, CVI, TVI and SDI, and an IPC-9800MOVTADHS Pro+ adds a multimeter, optical power meter, visual fault locator and 1200m TDR on top of that.
Our IPC-9800MOVTADHS Pro+ also includes the video level meter (L), and a WT255 cable tracer comes in the box, so it covers everything in the full CLMOVTADHS name. The CMADHS does not include the video level meter.
The 9800C, CADH and CADHS Pro+ are the same testers as the 9800, ADH and ADHS Pro+, with a WT255 cable tracer in the box.
Which IPC-9800 Pro+ to Choose
- IP cameras only: the IPC-9800 Pro+.
- IP plus TVI, CVI and AHD coax cameras: the IPC-9800ADH Pro+.
- Sites that still run SDI cameras: the IPC-9800ADHS Pro+.
- Power and wiring faults: the IPC-9800CMADHS Pro+ adds a multimeter and a cable tracer.
- Long cable runs and fiber: the IPC-9800MOVTADHS Pro+ adds 1200m TDR, an optical power meter and a VFL.
Need to trace unlabelled cables as well? Pick the C version of the same model.
Compare all eight IPC-9800 Pro+ models side by side with prices and full specifications on the series page.
How to Tell Which Generation a Listing Is Selling
Older Plus and early Pro units are still sold online, and a listing titled "IPC-9800" does not always say which generation it is. Check these figures before you buy:
- Maximum IP resolution: 4K means a Plus; 8K / 32MP means a Pro or Pro+.
- PoE output and SFP: 24W points to a Plus. An 8K unit without 90W PoE++ or an SFP slot is an early Pro. 90W PoE++ with an SFP slot is the current Pro+.
- Ethernet: 10/100Mbps points to a Plus.
- Coax resolution: 4MP or 5MP TVI / CVI / AHD is a Plus; 8MP is a Pro or Pro+.
- Battery: 7.4V 5400mAh is a Plus, 7.6V 7800mAh an early Pro, 11.1V 5200mAh the current Pro+.
FAQs
Is the IPC-9800 Pro+ the same as the IPC-9800 Pro?
It is the latest build of the Pro. Early Pro units had no 90W PoE++ or SFP slot; the Pro+ has both, plus the 11.1V battery. Some listings still call this latest build "Pro", so check the PoE wattage and SFP slot.
Can an IPC-9800 Plus test 8MP or 4K coax cameras?
No. The Plus tests TVI up to 5MP and CVI / AHD up to 4MP. For 8MP coax cameras you need a Pro or Pro+ with ADH in the name.
Does every IPC-9800 Pro+ test TVI, CVI and AHD?
No. Only models with A, D and H in the name do. The base IPC-9800 Pro+ and IPC-9800C Pro+ test IP and analog CVBS cameras only.
Which models include a cable tracer?
Models with a C in the name (9800C, CADH, CADHS and CMADHS) and the MOVTADHS. Every model has the 180m RJ45 TDR cable test.
Every IPC-9800 we sell is the current Pro+ build. See the full range on the IPC-9800 Pro+ series page.
Not sure which model fits your work? Tell us the cameras and cable runs you deal with and we will recommend one: contact us or message us on WhatsApp.
