OverviewThe Milesight VS13x series (VS133, VS135) is an AI-powered Time-of-Flight (ToF) overhead people counting sensor designed for accurate, privacy-first people counting and flow analytics. It combines 2nd-generation ToF hardware with onboard AI to filter non-human targets, support regional and group counting, and provide high-accuracy metrics while maintaining anonymous operation and GDPR-aligned behavior.
Key Features- Ultra-accurate 4D people counting with up to 99.8% accuracy in supported scenarios.
- 2nd-generation ToF sensing with invisible 940 nm illumination for stable performance under varying lighting.
- Onboard AI for non-human filtering, occlusion handling, tailgating detection, U-turn filtering and staff exclusion.
- Regional counting: define up to 4 custom detection areas (decagon shapes supported) with dwell-time and heat-map outputs.
- Bi-directional counting with up to 4 counting lines and group-count capability; children/adult differentiation and shopping-cart fill-level detection (feature availability depends on model/firmware).
- Multi-device stitching: expand coverage by combining units (VS133 up to 4-device stitching; VS135 up to 8-device stitching depending on SKU).
- Flexible connectivity options across SKUs: PoE (Ethernet), LoRaWAN®, Cellular (LTE/CATx) and Wi‑Fi HaLow variants.
- Centralized management and cloud integration: compatible with Milesight IoT Cloud and DeviceHub for remote monitoring, OTA updates and data visualization.
Applications- Smart retail: shopper counting, conversion analysis, heat-maps and queue management.
- Smart buildings and offices: occupancy monitoring, space utilization and HVAC automation.
- Transportation hubs and airports: throughput and dwell-time analysis.
- Malls, event venues and high-ceiling spaces (VS135 optimized for taller mounts).
- Healthcare and assisted-living: anonymized flow analytics and occupancy complements with other sensors.
Deployment & Management- Ceiling, extended-ceiling and lintel mounting options; optional multifunction brackets for height/angle adjustment.
- VS133 (PoE) integrates into Ethernet/PoE infrastructures; other SKUs offer DC, cellular or LoRaWAN connectivity per model.
- Multi-device stitching with automatic deflection-angle detection for seamless analytics across stitched areas.
- Local storage: ~1,000,000 data records with CSV export and retransmission support to prevent data loss.
- Open integration: HTTP(S), MQTT(S), BACnet/IP, NTP, SSH, LLDP, 802.1x, OpenVPN and other common protocols for third-party systems.
Privacy & Compliance- Privacy-first design using anonymous ToF depth data (no RGB image capture required for core counting), supporting GDPR-compliant operation.
- Optional video validation channel available; device can operate without storing personally identifiable imagery when configured accordingly.
Characteristics / Technical specifications- Sensor & counting: 2nd Gen ToF; standard FoV approx. 98° H × 80° V; 940 nm invisible illumination.
- Distance accuracy: typical ±3.5 cm (standard mount); high-ceiling variants adjusted (e.g. ±6.5 cm).
- Detection range: standard ~0.5–3.5 m; high-ceiling ~2–6.5 m (model-dependent).
- Installation height: standard ≤3.5 m; high-ceiling up to ~6.5 m.
- Advanced functions: bi-directional counting (up to 4 lines), regional counting (up to 4 areas), dwell time, motion & dwell heat-maps, group counting, child/adult differentiation, staff exclusion, cart fill-level detection, occlusion/tailgating/U-turn filtering.
- Stitching: VS133 up to 4 units; VS135 up to 8 units (SKU/version dependent).
- Data handling: local storage (~1,000,000 records); data retransmission and optional 1-channel video buffer in supported SKUs.
- Connectivity: Ethernet (1×RJ45 10/100 Mbps, PoE PD for PoE SKU), LoRaWAN®, Cellular LTE (selected SKUs), Wi‑Fi HaLow (selected SKU); protocols: HTTP(S), MQTT(S), BACnet/IP, NTP, SSH, LLDP, 802.1x, OpenVPN.
- Interfaces & power: alarm I/O (1-in/1-out), reset button, RGB LED; PoE+ (802.3at) for PoE SKU or DC 12V/2A for others; typical power varies by SKU.
- Physical & environment: housing PC + aluminum alloy, IP40; dimensions and weight vary by SKU; operating -20 °C to +50 °C, 0–95% RH non-condensing.
- Approvals: CE, FCC, RoHS; GDPR-focused guidance and region-specific certifications depending on SKU.