XHC3016C Colour Night Vision Camera
1,760 m detection at 0.0009 lux colour night vision, ONVIF/RTSP fixed-focus surveillance camera for medium-range monitoring.
XHC3016C Technical Overview
What It Is
The XHC3016C is a medium-range, ultra-low-light electro-optical surveillance camera built around a starlight-grade CMOS sensor and a wide-angle fixed-focus lens, engineered to hold full-colour imaging in near-total darkness without an infrared illuminator.
Performance
Under NVESD test conditions using a 1.7 × 0.5 m human target, the camera detects at 1,530–1,760 m, recognises at 380–440 m, and identifies at 240–275 m, while holding full colour down to 0.0009 lux at 25 fps and as low as 0.00002 lux at reduced sensitivity — all without auxiliary illumination.
Key Technical Features
- ONVIF-compliant streaming over RTSP with PELCO protocol support for third-party VMS integration
- 72 dB native dynamic range, extending to 100 dB with Wide Dynamic Range enabled
- AI-based body detection with global, cross-border, and regional alert zones
- RJ45 Ethernet with optional WiFi and 4G connectivity for remote or unwired sites
Platform Compatibility
The camera is suited to fixed-mast and wall-mount installations for border surveillance, perimeter security, maritime monitoring, and critical-infrastructure protection, and integrates directly into ONVIF-based video management systems without additional hardware.
Full-Colour Starlight Sensor
The same starlight-tuned CMOS sensor used across the range keeps this camera in full colour at illumination levels where most security cameras have already switched to black-and-white or IR-assisted imaging. No auxiliary illuminator means the installation stays visually unobtrusive at night.
Wide-Angle Fixed-Focus Lens
A 16 mm fixed-focus lens trades reach for a wider field of view, covering more ground per camera than the series' long-range telephoto models. Fixed focus also simplifies installation, since there is no back-focus adjustment to set after mounting.
Medium-Range Detection Coverage
Detection performance is tuned for medium-distance perimeter and yard coverage rather than long straight sightlines, making it a natural fit for tighter compounds, gates, and facility boundaries. The wider lens angle typically means fewer cameras are needed to cover an equivalent area.
AI-Assisted Alert Zones
Onboard AI body detection can be configured into global, cross-border, and regional alert zones to flag activity automatically. Manual zoom extends the AI detection trigger distance for operators confirming activity at range.
Our technical team provides pre-sales support for system integration planning, field testing, and deployment assessment.
Contact Technical TeamFull Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | |
| Model Number | XHC3016C |
| Product Series | XHC3 Series |
| Product Type | Low-Light EO Surveillance Camera |
| OPTICAL | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS (EO/Ultra Low Light) |
| Sensor Size | 1.13 inch |
| Resolution | 2,560 × 1,440 / 2,560 × 2,048 |
| Focal Length | 16 mm |
| Aperture (F-number) | F1.2 |
| FOV Horizontal | ≈50° |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Dimensions | 213 × 102 × 102 mm |
| Weight | 0.87 kg |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V ± 3 V, optional PoE |
| Power Consumption | < 2.0 W normal / < 2.45 W peak (WiFi on) |
| FEATURES | |
| Noise Reduction | 3D Noise Reduction |
| Image Stabilisation | Electronic Image Stabilisation |
| Defog / Dehaze | Fog Penetration Enhancement |
| SDK Support | Available on Request |
| DRI PERFORMANCE | |
| DRI Test Standard | US NVESD Measurement Standard |
| DRI Target Size Basis | 1.7 × 0.5 m (human target) |
| Detection Range | 1,530–1,760 m (edge–center) |
| Recognition Range | 380–440 m (edge–center) |
| Identification Range | 240–275 m (edge–center) |
| INTERFACE | |
| Interface Type | RJ45 Ethernet, WiFi, optional 4G |
| Network Protocol | ONVIF / RTSP / PELCO |
| LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE | |
| Min. Illumination | 0.0009 lux @ 25 fps |
| Frame Rate | 25/30 fps, up to 50 fps |
| Dynamic Range | 72 dB (WDR off) / 100 dB (WDR on) |
Designed for the Field
Medium-Range Perimeter and Gate Surveillance
Provides continuous full-colour situational awareness across compounds, gates, and facility boundaries after dark, without relying on visible IR illumination.
Maritime and Critical Infrastructure Monitoring
Extends coastal and facility-perimeter monitoring into low-light and night conditions where conventional daylight cameras lose usable image detail.
Fixed-Focus VMS Integration
Integrators mount the camera on masts, walls, or elevated structures and bring it into existing ONVIF-based command-and-control and VMS platforms without a focus-commissioning step.
Perimeter & Gate Surveillance
Compounds, gates, and facility boundaries need continuous night coverage across a wider field of view than a narrow telephoto lens provides. The XHC3016C's wide-angle fixed-focus lens is built to cover more ground per camera while holding full colour after dark. Detection out to 1,760 m and colour sensitivity down to 0.0009 lux support medium-range perimeter coverage without an IR illuminator giving the installation away. AI body detection with cross-border and regional alert zones lets operators automate what would otherwise be constant manual monitoring.
- Detection Range 1,760 m
- Recognition Range 440 m
- Min Illumination 0.0009 lux
- FOV Horizontal ≈50°
Maritime & Infrastructure Monitoring
Ports, coastal facilities, and infrastructure sites need dependable night coverage across yard areas and approach routes where permanent lighting is impractical. The camera's wider field of view suits shorter-throw applications like dockside or perimeter-fence monitoring better than a narrow telephoto lens. 72 dB native dynamic range, extending to 100 dB with WDR enabled, keeps the picture usable against reflective water and mixed dusk or dawn lighting. RJ45, WiFi, and optional 4G connectivity support both permanent cabled sites and temporary or remote installations.
- Dynamic Range 72 dB, 100 dB with WDR
- Identification Range 275 m
- Connectivity RJ45, WiFi, optional 4G
- Max Illumination 100,000 lux
Fixed-Focus VMS Integration
Integrators upgrading a surveillance network need a camera that drops into existing video management software without custom drivers or a focus-commissioning step. The XHC3016C's fixed-focus design simplifies installation compared to the series' motorised ABF models. ONVIF compliance, RTSP streaming, and PELCO protocol support cover the majority of third-party platforms, with an SDK available on request for deeper custom integration. A 5 m to infinity depth of field means no back-focus adjustment is needed after mounting.
- Protocol Support ONVIF, RTSP, PELCO
- Depth of Field 5 m to infinity
- SDK Available on request
- Storage 32 GB default, up to 128 GB
System Integration
Interface Architecture
The XHC3016C outputs over standard IP networking with ONVIF, RTSP, and PELCO protocol support alongside an optional SDK for deeper platform integration.
Full configuration and debug-level interface detail is available to verified corporate accounts.
Network Video Interface
Streams live video over RJ45 Ethernet using RTSP, with ONVIF compliance and PELCO protocol support for third-party VMS platforms. WiFi and optional 4G provide unwired connectivity where fixed cabling isn't practical.
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