XUW4008C-M Deep-Water Monocular Camera
0.001 lux full-color monocular camera with 500 m titanium housing for AUV/UUV/ROV underwater inspection.
XUW4008C-M System Detail
What It Is
The XUW4008C-M is a deep-water monocular camera built around a high-sensitivity CMOS image sensor, housed in titanium alloy and sapphire glass for underwater observation and inspection aboard AUV, UUV, and ROV platforms.
Performance
The camera is rated to 500 m depth, resolves 1920 × 1440 video at 25 fps down to 0.001 lux without supplemental lighting, and covers an 85° horizontal field of view.
Key Technical Features
- Autofocus with manual override for varying underwater subject distances
- ONVIF Profile-compliant RTSP streaming in H.264 or H.265
- PWM-dimmable integrated white-light illumination
- Single waterproof MCBH8MSS connector combining DC power and 100Base-TX Ethernet
Platform Compatibility
The compact single-channel design and network video interface suit small AUV, ROV, and UUV payload bays where general subsea observation and inspection is the primary requirement.
High-Sensitivity Color Imaging
A CMOS image sensor delivers high-definition, full-color video in demanding low-light underwater conditions. Integrated PWM-dimmable white-light illumination extends usable visibility further when ambient light is insufficient.
Autofocus Optical System
Motorized auto-back-focus keeps the image sharp as subjects move through varying underwater distances, with a manual override available. This reduces the need for manual lens adjustment during subsea operations.
Deep-Water Titanium Housing
A titanium-alloy shell with a sapphire-glass front window seals the optical channel for sustained deep-water deployment. The safety-factor-rated pressure housing and corrosion-resistant construction withstand demanding subsea conditions.
IP Network Video Integration
A single waterproof connector carries both DC power and 100Base-TX Ethernet to a network video interface. ONVIF/RTSP streaming in H.264 or H.265 lets the camera integrate directly into standard IP-based vehicle control and recording systems.
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 | XUW4008C-M |
| Product Series | XUW4008 Series |
| Product Type | Monocular Underwater Camera |
| OPTICAL | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS (EO/Super Low Light) — 1.1" CIS |
| Sensor Size | 1.1" |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1440 |
| Color Mode | Full-Time Color |
| FOV Horizontal | 85° |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Min. Illumination | 0.001 lux @ 25 fps, IRE50, SNR ≥ 30 dB |
| Frame Rate | 25 fps |
| Dynamic Range | 72 dB / 100 dB (WDR On) |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Shutter Speed Range | 10 μs – 40 ms (Adaptive) |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Weight | 2.57 kg |
| Weight in Water | 1.89 kg |
| Housing Material | Titanium Alloy, Sapphire Glass Window |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V DC ± 3 V |
| Input Voltage Range | 9–15 V DC |
| Power Consumption | 2.4 W Normal / 3.6 W Peak (Autofocus) |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Operating Temperature | −25 °C to +70 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to +85 °C |
| Pressure Rating | 500 m @ Safety Factor 1.5 |
| INTERFACE | |
| Output Format | H.264 / H.265 |
| Interface Type | 100Base-TX Ethernet |
| Connector Type | MCBH8MSS (8-Pin Waterproof) |
| Streaming Protocol | ONVIF / RTSP |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB |
Designed for the Field
Underwater Robotic Vehicle Integration
The XUW4008C-M is built to serve as a compact vision payload for AUV, UUV, and ROV platforms operating at deep-water pressure.
Deep-Water Visual Observation
A single high-sensitivity optical channel gives subsea vehicles clear color video for inspection and situational awareness in low light.
IP Network Video Integration
Systems integrators connect the camera into existing vehicle control and recording software over standard Ethernet and ONVIF/RTSP.
Underwater Robotic Vehicle Integration
AUV, UUV, and ROV platforms need compact vision payloads that can withstand full-ocean-depth pressure without adding excessive mass to the vehicle's buoyancy budget. The XUW4008C-M's titanium-alloy, sapphire-glass housing is built for exactly this kind of continuous subsea deployment. Its depth rating and safety factor give integrators margin for real-world dive profiles, while its air and water weight figures make ballast calculations straightforward. A single waterproof connector delivers power over the same standard cable run used for data.
- Depth Rating: 500 m @ Safety Factor 1.5
- Weight in Air: 2.57 kg
- Weight in Water: 1.89 kg
- Operating Voltage: 12 V DC ± 3 V
Deep-Water Visual Observation
Underwater inspection and observation tasks demand imagery that stays usable across the wide range of natural lighting subsea conditions produce. The XUW4008C-M's single optical channel delivers high-definition, full-color video tuned for close-range subsea viewing. A wide dynamic range and an adaptive shutter hold detail in both bright and shadowed areas of the same frame. Autofocus keeps the image sharp as the vehicle's distance to the subject changes during a dive.
- Resolution: 1920 × 1440
- Frame Rate: 25 fps
- Horizontal FOV: 85°
- Minimum Illumination: 0.001 lux
IP Network Video Integration
Vehicle control systems typically expect vision payloads to behave like standard network devices rather than proprietary hardware. The XUW4008C-M streams over a conventional Ethernet interface using the same ONVIF and RTSP protocols already supported by most vehicle control and recording software. Onboard storage buffers footage locally when a live network link isn't available, and H.264/H.265 encoding keeps bandwidth manageable over long tethered or acoustic-modem links. This lets the camera drop into an existing IP video pipeline with minimal custom integration work.
- Network Interface: 100Base-TX Ethernet
- Streaming Protocol: ONVIF / RTSP
- Video Encoding: H.264 / H.265
- Internal Storage: 32 GB
System Integration
Interface Architecture
The XUW4008C-M combines power and network data on a single waterproof connector for straightforward vehicle wiring.
Full configuration and debug-level interface detail requires a corporate account.
Ethernet Video Interface
The camera streams H.264/H.265 video over 100Base-TX Ethernet using ONVIF and RTSP. Power and data share a single 8-pin waterproof connector rated for the camera's full depth range.
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