XHC6016B Short-Range Ultra Low Light B&W Camera
0.0005 lux min. illumination, 770 m person detection, 16 mm fixed-focus monochrome starlight surveillance camera.
System Detail
What It Is
The XHC6016B is an Ultra Low Light EO Surveillance Camera built around a 1.5-inch monochrome CMOS sensor with 10 µm pixel pitch, paired with a 16 mm equivalent F2.0 fixed-focus wide-angle lens to deliver passive full-HD black-and-white imaging under starlight and extreme low-illumination conditions, providing the highest sensitivity in the short-range XHC6 Series focal-length class across a 75° horizontal field of view.
Performance
The camera achieves a minimum effective illumination of 0.0005 lux at 25 fps (0.0002 lux at 5 fps) in monochrome mode. Based on US NVESD measurement standards against a 1.7 m × 0.5 m human target, the XHC6016B delivers person detection at 770 m, recognition at 192 m, and identification at 119 m day and night, extending the colour variant performance by 230 m detection range. Dynamic range is 72 dB with WDR off and up to 120 dB with WDR on at 1920 × 1080 Full HD with a maximum frame rate of 50 fps.
Key Technical Features
- Monochrome CMOS operation delivers approximately 2× lower minimum illumination than the colour variant at the same fixed-focus 16 mm F2.0 optics, extending person detection from 540 m to 770 m under identical conditions.
- Fixed-focus lens with 75° horizontal FOV and depth of field from 2 m to infinity provides full-scene sharpness across wide short-range coverage areas without focus maintenance or motorised components.
- ONVIF / RTSP / PELCO protocol compliance over RJ45 Ethernet with integrated Wi-Fi (standard) and optional 4G LTE for wireless deployment.
- Maximum frame rate of 50 fps at full resolution for smooth wide-area motion capture, with adaptive low-light modes down to 5 fps reducing illumination floor to 0.0002 lux.
Platform Compatibility
The XHC6016B suits fixed-mount deployment at access control points, building entry zones, and short-range perimeter nodes where wide-angle passive monochrome imaging with extended sensitivity is required; the XHM6016B module variant is available for OEM integration into compact enclosures, body-worn systems, and multi-camera surveillance arrays.
Wide-Angle Monochrome Sensitivity
The 16 mm F2.0 fixed-focus lens combined with monochrome CMOS extends person detection from 540 m (colour variant) to 770 m across the same 75° horizontal field of view, with depth of field from 2 m to infinity ensuring full-scene sharpness without focus adjustment. This makes the B-variant the highest-sensitivity option in the short-range XHC6 Series class.
Fixed-Focus Simplicity at Maximum Sensitivity
Eliminating motorised focus components reduces mechanical complexity, minimises failure modes, and simplifies OEM integration into compact enclosures while retaining the sensitivity advantage of monochrome operation. No commissioning focus calibration is required, reducing installation time at high-volume deployment sites.
NVESD-Standard Short-Range DRI
DRI is validated against a 1.7 m × 0.5 m human target per US NVESD methodology, yielding 770 m detection, 192 m recognition, and 119 m identification in monochrome mode day and night. At 5 fps the minimum illumination drops to 0.0002 lux, the lowest in the 16 mm focal-length class.
High Frame Rate with Adaptive Low-Light Modes
Up to 50 fps at full 1920 × 1080 resolution supports smooth wide-area motion capture for access control and perimeter monitoring applications, while adaptive auto modes reduce frame rate to 5 fps to push the sensitivity floor to 0.0002 lux in very low ambient light environments.
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Contact Technical TeamFull Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | |
| Model Number | XHC6016B |
| Product Series | XHC6 Series |
| Product Type | Ultra Low Light Surveillance Camera |
| OPTICAL | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS (EO/Ultra Low Light) |
| Sensor Size | 1.5 inch |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel Size | 10 µm × 10 µm |
| Color Mode | Black & White (Monochrome) |
| Focal Length | 16 mm equivalent |
| Aperture (F-number) | F2.0 |
| FOV Horizontal | 75° |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Min. Illumination | 0.0005 lux @ 25 fps (B&W) |
| Illumination Range | 0.0002 lux (5 fps) to 100000 lux |
| Frame Rate | 25 / 30 / 50 fps (default max); 10 / 5 fps (auto modes) |
| 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 ± 0.03 kg |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V (9–15 V) |
| Power Consumption | < 1.7 W (Wi-Fi off) / < 2.2 W peak (Wi-Fi on) |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Operating Temperature | −40 °C to +70 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −55 °C to +85 °C |
| FEATURES | |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 72 dB (off) / 84–120 dB (on, adjustable) |
| Noise Reduction | 3D Noise Reduction (adjustable) |
| Image Stabilisation | Electronic Image Stabilisation |
| Defog / Dehaze | Fog Penetration Enhancement (software) |
| 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 human target |
| Detection Range (Person) | 770 m (day and night) |
| Recognition Range (Person) | 192 m (day and night) |
| Identification Range (Person) | 119 m (day and night) |
| INTERFACE | |
| Output Format | 1920 × 1080 Full HD video |
| Video Output | RJ45 Ethernet; optional HD-SDI |
| Interface Type | RJ45 Ethernet; Wi-Fi; 4G LTE (optional) |
| Network Protocol | ONVIF / RTSP / PELCO |
| Streaming Protocol | RTSP; WebRTC (license optional) |
Designed for the Field
Short-Range High-Sensitivity Perimeter Nodes
The XHC6016B targets short-range perimeter and access control deployments where monochrome sensitivity extends detection range and provides reliable imaging in very low ambient light conditions beyond the capability of colour variants.
Wide-Area Night Coverage in Multi-Camera Arrays
As the highest-sensitivity short-range node in a multi-camera XHC6 Series deployment, the XHC6016B provides wide contextual coverage in the lowest-light conditions alongside medium- and long-range nodes, maintaining detection capability when ambient light drops below the colour variant threshold.
Compact Monochrome OEM Integration
The fixed-focus XHM6016B module variant suits compact OEM enclosures, body-worn systems, and vehicle-mount short-range sensing platforms where no motorised focus components and maximum monochrome sensitivity are required simultaneously.
High-Sensitivity Access Control Nodes
The XHC6016B targets access control gates, building entries, and perimeter checkpoints where the monochrome sensitivity advantage extends person detection to 770 m and maintains usable imagery at illumination levels where colour cameras fail. The 75° horizontal FOV covers wide entry zones without panning. A minimum illumination of 0.0005 lux at 25 fps — halved relative to the colour variant — eliminates supplemental illuminators even in near-complete darkness at access control points, reducing infrastructure cost and maintenance burden.
- Person Detection Range: 770 m (day and night)
- Min. Illumination: 0.0005 lux @ 25 fps
- FOV Horizontal: 75°
- Identification Range: 119 m (day and night)
Low-Light Wide-Area Perimeter Node
In multi-camera XHC6 Series arrays the XHC6016B serves as the wide-area short-range node with maximum monochrome sensitivity, maintaining detection capability at 770 m and recognition at 192 m when ambient light drops below the threshold of colour variants at the same focal length. At 5 fps the minimum illumination reaches 0.0002 lux, providing usable imagery in the most challenging unlit outdoor environments; 50 fps maximum frame rate serves high-traffic or fast-moving target scenarios during daylight.
- Person Recognition Range: 192 m (day and night)
- Min. Illumination (5 fps): 0.0002 lux
- Frame Rate: up to 50 fps
- Dynamic Range: up to 120 dB (WDR ON)
Compact Monochrome Fixed-Focus OEM
The XHM6016B module variant suits compact OEM integrations requiring maximum sensitivity in the short-range fixed-focus class without motorised components. Body-worn systems, compact vehicle-mount brackets, and multi-camera enclosures benefit from the simplified mechanical interface and reduced power draw. SDK and HTTP API are available upon request; ONVIF and RTSP compliance ensures plug-in compatibility with third-party VMS and C2 platforms in the same pipeline as other XHC6 Series variants.
- Sensor: 1.5 inch monochrome CMOS, 10 µm pixel pitch
- Power: < 1.7 W (Wi-Fi off)
- Interface: RJ45; Wi-Fi; 4G LTE (optional)
- SDK: available upon request
System Integration
Interface Architecture
The XHC6016B provides RJ45 Ethernet as its primary data and control interface, supporting ONVIF, RTSP, and PELCO protocols with optional Wi-Fi and 4G LTE wireless connectivity.
Full SDK integration specifications and HTTP API documentation are available to corporate account holders upon request.
Ethernet / IP Interface
The primary data interface is RJ45 Ethernet delivering compressed monochrome video over RTSP with ONVIF-compliant discovery and control for VMS integration. An optional HD-SDI output is available on bullet-type camera variants for uncompressed direct-to-recorder feeds without an IP network. PELCO protocol support enables integration with legacy PTZ control infrastructure; WebRTC remote access is available under optional license for browser-based monitoring.
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