CCTV Testers & IP Camera Testers
Steedvision security camera testers let installers power, view and troubleshoot cameras on site before the recorder is connected. Every camera tester here (also called an IPC tester or CCTV monitor tester) checks IP cameras; most also test HD analog (TVI, CVI, AHD) and CVBS cameras, and higher models add SDI, 90W PoE++, fiber and cable diagnostics.
Not sure which model fits your work? Try the CCTV Tester Finder or read the buying guide below the product list.
Shop by series
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E Series
3 models · From $240
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IPCXS Series
3 models · From $267
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IPC-9800 Pro+ Series
8 models · From $310
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IPC-5000 Plus Series
4 models · From $230
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IPC-7600 Plus Series
3 models · From $356
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IPC-X9 Series
3 models · From $529
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IPC-X7 Series
3 models · From $449
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4-inch Handheld Series
3 models · From $179
How to choose a security camera tester
1. Match the cameras you install
Start with the highest IP camera resolution you work with. 4K (12MP) testers such as the IPC-9310 Plus and the IPCXS series cover most current IP cameras. If you install 8K or 32MP cameras, choose an 8K IP camera tester such as the IPC-5100 Plus, IPC-5200 Plus, IPC-9800 Pro+, IPC-X7 or IPC-X9 series.
For mixed sites, check the analog formats too. Models with "ADH" in the name add 8MP TVI, CVI and AHD testing, and models with an "S" add SDI (EX-SDI / HD-SDI) for coaxial HD cameras.
2. Decide how you will power cameras on site
Most of our CCTV testers can supply PoE to the camera under test, so you can check a camera before the switch or NVR is ready. The IPC-9800 Pro+ series and the 8-inch E88 and E89 supply up to 90W PoE++, which helps with high-power cameras, and have an SFP port for fiber links.
3. Add cable and fiber troubleshooting if you need it
Many "no video" faults are in the cabling, not the camera. Models with "C" in the name, such as the IPC-5100C Plus and IPC-9800CMADHS Pro+, include a cable tracer. The MOVTADHS models (IPC-9800MOVTADHS Pro+, IPC-X7-MOVTADHS and IPC-X9-MOVTADHS) add a multimeter, optical power meter, visual fault locator and TDR cable testing, so one tool covers camera, power, copper and fiber checks.
4. Pick a screen size for how you work
- 4-inch (IPC-9310 Plus, IPC-1800ADH Plus): pocket-size for quick checks at the camera.
- 5-inch (IPC-5100 Plus, IPC-5200 Plus and C versions): compact with more ports.
- 7-inch (IPCXS, IPC-9800 Pro+, IPC-X7 series): the most common size for daily installation work.
- 8-inch (IPC-X9 series, E88, E89): the largest view for checking image detail.
Frequently asked questions
What does an IP camera tester do?
An IP camera tester is a portable monitor that connects directly to a camera. It can power the camera, discover it on the network, show its live video over ONVIF or RTSP, and help you set the IP address, so you can confirm the camera, cable and settings work before the system is handed over.
Do I need an 8K tester if my cameras are 4K?
No. A 4K tester shows 4K camera streams in full. Choose 8K only if you install, or expect to install, cameras above 12MP, or if you need the extra features of the 8K series such as 90W PoE++ and SFP.
Where can I get help with a camera that shows no video?
Our field guides cover the most common on-site problems: PoE is not powering the camera, camera cannot be discovered, discovered but no preview and analog camera has no video.