Ultra Long Range Night Vision Camera
0.001 lux @ 5 fps, 9000 m person detection, 290 mm F1.7 starlight colour surveillance.
System Detail
What It Is
The XHC2290C-ABF is an Ultra Low Light EO Surveillance Camera — a fixed-mount, full-HD colour night vision system built on a 0.8-inch large-format CMOS sensor with a 290 mm equivalent high-aperture F1.7 telephoto optic, delivering ultra-long-range 24/7 full-colour imaging under natural starlight conditions without any auxiliary infrared illumination.
Performance
The XHC2290C-ABF achieves a minimum effective illumination of 0.001 lux at 5 fps and 0.0007 lux at 2 fps, enabling reliable imaging under natural starlight. Against a 1.7 m × 0.5 m human target using US NVESD methodology, the camera delivers a detection range of 9000 m, recognition range of 2330 m, and identification range of 1440 m. Dynamic range reaches 72 dB with WDR off and 84 dB to 120 dB adjustable with WDR on, and AI video analytics detection is available at ≥ 485 m, extendable 3× via manual zoom.
Key Technical Features
- Auto Back Focus (ABF) with motorised remote focus adjustment via RJ45 or WiFi, enabling installation in elevated, tower-mounted, or inaccessible positions without on-site optical alignment.
- ONVIF / RTSP / PELCO protocol support over RJ45 Ethernet with integrated WiFi and optional 4G LTE for wireless deployment, plus WebRTC remote access via optional licence.
- AI video analytics with global alert, cross-border alert, and regional alert detection modes providing automated intrusion detection at ranges up to 485 m.
- 3D noise reduction, fog penetration enhancement, wide dynamic range, and electronic image stabilisation for sustained performance in adverse environmental conditions.
Platform Compatibility
The XHC2290C-ABF is designed for fixed mast-mount and tower surveillance installations across border surveillance, maritime monitoring, and large-area critical infrastructure protection, integrating with VMS platforms via ONVIF, RTSP, and PELCO, with OEM integration supported via the XHM2290M-ABF bare module variant sharing identical imaging performance.
Ultra-Long-Range Starlight Colour
The XHC2290C-ABF uses a 290 mm equivalent F1.7 telephoto optic paired with a 0.8-inch 5.8 µm CMOS sensor to achieve full-colour imaging at extreme distances under natural starlight, without any auxiliary infrared illumination. This passive optical capability enables covert wide-area surveillance at ranges unavailable to conventional surveillance cameras.
Auto Back Focus Technology
ABF provides motorised, electronically controlled focus adjustment accessible over the network, eliminating the need for on-site optical realignment after installation on tall masts or towers. The remote focus capability is particularly significant for the 290 mm telephoto focal length, where critical focus tolerance is narrow.
Extended-Range DRI Performance
Against a 1.7 m × 0.5 m human target using US NVESD methodology, the camera achieves detection at 9000 m, recognition at 2330 m, and identification at 1440 m, with these figures applying consistently across day and night conditions. These ranges represent the highest-performance tier in the XHC2 series.
Multi-Mode Network Integration
The camera supports ONVIF, RTSP, and PELCO protocols over RJ45 Ethernet, with integrated WiFi as standard and optional 4G LTE connectivity for remote or wireless deployment. WebRTC remote server access is available via optional licence for real-time access over wide-area networks.
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Contact Technical TeamFull Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | |
| Model Number | XHC2290C-ABF |
| OPTICAL | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS (EO/Ultra Low Light) |
| Sensor Size | 0.8 inch |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel Size | 5.8 µm × 5.8 µm |
| Color Mode | 24/7 Full-color |
| Focal Length | 290 mm equivalent |
| Aperture (F-number) | F1.7 |
| FOV Horizontal | 7° |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Min. Illumination | 0.001 lux @ 5 fps |
| Illumination Range | 100000 lux (maximum) |
| Frame Rate | 30 / 25 / 10 / 5 / 2 fps |
| Dynamic Range | 72 dB (WDR OFF) / 84–120 dB (WDR ON) |
| Shutter Type | Rolling shutter |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Dimensions | 213 × 102 × 102 mm |
| Weight | 1.46 kg |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V ± 3 V |
| Power Consumption | < 2.0 W (WiFi off); < 3.3 W (WiFi on, AF on) |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to +70 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to +85 °C |
| FEATURES | |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 84–120 dB adjustable (WDR ON) |
| Noise Reduction | 3D noise reduction |
| Image Stabilisation | Electronic image stabilisation |
| Defog / Dehaze | Fog penetration enhancement |
| ONVIF Profile | ONVIF compliant |
| SDK Support | SDK available upon request; HTTP API supported |
| DRI PERFORMANCE | |
| DRI Test Standard | US NVESD measurement standards |
| DRI Target Size Basis | 1.7 m × 0.5 m |
| Detection Range (Person) | 9000 m |
| Recognition Range (Person) | 2330 m |
| Identification Range (Person) | 1440 m |
| INTERFACE | |
| Video Output | RJ45 Ethernet (standard); HD-SDI (optional) |
| Interface Type | RJ45 / WiFi / 4G |
| Network Protocol | ONVIF / RTSP / PELCO |
| Streaming Protocol | RTSP / WebRTC (licence optional) |
Designed for the Field
Wide-Area Border and Large Perimeter Surveillance
The XHC2290C-ABF provides the longest-range colour starlight detection in the XHC2 series for wide-area situational awareness across national borders and large secured perimeters.
Maritime and Coastal Wide-Area Monitoring
The camera supports coastal surveillance stations and maritime patrol platforms requiring detection of vessels and personnel at extreme distances over open water under starlight conditions.
Critical Infrastructure and OEM Integration
Large infrastructure sites and system integrators requiring ultra-long-range passive optical coverage can deploy this camera or integrate its identical XHM2290M-ABF module variant into custom housings.
Wide-Area Border Surveillance
The XHC2290C-ABF delivers the highest detection range in the XHC2 series, providing wide-area situational detection across national borders and extended military perimeters where personnel must be identified at extreme distances under starlight. The 9000 m person detection range enables a single camera to cover surveillance sectors impractical for shorter-range systems. The 290 mm telephoto optic achieves a 7° horizontal field of view, concentrating optical sensitivity over a narrow surveillance corridor to maximise detection probability at range under the lowest natural light conditions.
- Detection Range (Person): 9000 m
- Identification Range (Person): 1440 m
- Min. Illumination: 0.001 lux @ 5 fps
- FOV Horizontal: 7°
Maritime and Coastal Long-Range Monitoring
Coastal observation posts and naval patrol stations requiring detection of vessels and personnel at extreme ranges across open water will find the XHC2290C-ABF the highest-performance passive optical option in the XHC2 range. The 9000 m detection figure and full-colour output enable confident identification at sea distances beyond the effective range of conventional surveillance cameras. ONVIF and RTSP integration allows direct connection to maritime VMS platforms and operations centres, and optional 4G LTE provides deployment flexibility at remote coastal sites without fixed network infrastructure.
- Detection Range (Person): 9000 m
- Protocol: ONVIF / RTSP / PELCO
- Connectivity: RJ45 / WiFi / 4G LTE (optional)
- Operating Temperature: −20 °C to +70 °C
Large Infrastructure and OEM Integration
Large secure perimeter sites — airports, energy generation facilities, and military installations — requiring passive optical coverage at extreme ranges can deploy the XHC2290C-ABF as a high-performance fixed surveillance node with AI-assisted detection integrated into existing VMS or PSIM infrastructure. AI analytics detection is available at ≥ 485 m with 3× extension via manual zoom. OEM system integrators can specify the identical XHM2290M-ABF bare module variant, and SDK and HTTP API access are available upon request for custom control application development.
- AI Analytics Range: ≥ 485 m (extendable 3× with manual zoom)
- SDK: available upon request; HTTP API supported
- Dynamic Range: 72 dB WDR OFF / 84–120 dB WDR ON
- Weight: 1.46 kg
System Integration
Interface Architecture
The XHC2290C-ABF provides a primary RJ45 Ethernet interface with ONVIF, RTSP, and PELCO protocol support, supplemented by integrated WiFi and optional 4G LTE for wireless deployment.
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Ethernet Interface
The primary interface is an RJ45 Ethernet port supporting ONVIF, RTSP, and PELCO protocols for integration with video management systems and network recorders. An HD-SDI output is selectable as an alternative for direct coaxial integration into legacy SDI matrix systems.
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