XHC6016C Short-Range Ultra Low Light Camera
0.001 lux min. illumination, 540 m person detection, 16 mm fixed-focus full-colour starlight surveillance camera.
System Detail
What It Is
The XHC6016C is an Ultra Low Light EO Surveillance Camera built around a 1.5-inch CMOS sensor with 10 µm pixel pitch, paired with a 16 mm equivalent F2.0 fixed-focus wide-angle lens to deliver passive full-colour 24/7 imaging under starlight and ultra-low-illumination conditions without any auxiliary light source.
Performance
The camera achieves a minimum effective illumination of 0.001 lux at 25 fps (0.0004 lux at 5 fps) in full colour, and 0.0005 lux at 25 fps for the B&W variant. Based on US NVESD measurement standards against a 1.7 m × 0.5 m human target, the XHC6016C delivers person detection at 540 m, recognition at 135 m, and identification at 84 m day and night; the XHC6016B variant extends detection to 770 m. Dynamic range reaches 72 dB with WDR off and up to 120 dB with WDR on, at native 1920 × 1080 Full HD with a 75° horizontal FOV and a maximum frame rate of 50 fps.
Key Technical Features
- Fixed-focus 16 mm F2.0 lens with 75° horizontal FOV and depth of field from 2 m to infinity, providing full-scene sharpness across wide-area short-range coverage zones without focus maintenance.
- AI video analytics with global alert, cross-border alert, and regional alert detection modes; AI analytics range ≥ 45 m (colour) extendable 3× with manual zoom.
- ONVIF / RTSP / PELCO protocol compliance over RJ45 Ethernet with integrated Wi-Fi and optional 4G LTE for wireless or standalone deployment.
- Maximum frame rate of 50 fps at full resolution, alongside adaptive low-light modes down to 5 fps for extended sensitivity in extreme low-illumination environments.
Platform Compatibility
The XHC6016C is suited to fixed-mount deployment at access control points, building entry zones, and short-range perimeter nodes where wide-area passive colour imaging is required; the XHM6016 module variant is available for OEM integration into compact enclosures and multi-camera surveillance arrays.
Wide-Angle Starlight Colour Imaging
The 16 mm F2.0 lens provides a 75° horizontal field of view and depth of field from 2 m to infinity, delivering full-scene sharpness across wide short-range coverage zones without focus adjustment. Full-colour imaging is maintained under starlight conditions without auxiliary illumination.
Fixed-Focus Reliability and Simplicity
Eliminating motorised focus components reduces mechanical complexity, lowers failure modes, and simplifies OEM integration into compact enclosures. Commissioning requires no focus calibration, reducing installation time at high-volume deployment sites.
NVESD-Standard Short-Range DRI Performance
DRI is validated against a 1.7 m × 0.5 m human target per US NVESD methodology, yielding 540 m detection, 135 m recognition, and 84 m identification in colour mode. The B&W variant extends detection to 770 m for extreme low-light scenarios.
High Frame Rate and Adaptive Low-Light Modes
The XHC6016C supports up to 50 fps at full 1920 × 1080 resolution for smooth wide-area motion capture, while adaptive auto modes can reduce frame rate to 5 fps to extend sensitivity in very low-illumination conditions. AI analytics modes operate from 45 m with 3× manual zoom extension.
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Contact Technical TeamFull Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | |
| Model Number | XHC6016C |
| 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 | Full Colour / Black & White |
| Focal Length | 16 mm equivalent |
| Aperture (F-number) | F2.0 |
| FOV Horizontal | 75° |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Min. Illumination | 0.001 lux @ 25 fps (colour) / 0.0005 lux @ 25 fps (B&W) |
| Illumination Range | 0.0004 lux (5 fps colour) 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) | 540 m (day and night) |
| Recognition Range (Person) | 135 m (day and night) |
| Identification Range (Person) | 84 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 Perimeter and Access Control
The XHC6016C targets access control points, gate entries, and building perimeters where wide-angle coverage and passive colour imaging under starlight conditions are required at ranges up to several hundred metres.
Wide-Area Node in Multi-Camera Arrays
As the short-range complement in a multi-camera XHC6 Series deployment, the XHC6016C provides wide contextual coverage alongside long-range XHC6160 and medium-range XHC6060 nodes, creating layered detection and identification zones.
OEM Compact Integration
The fixed-focus XHM6016 module variant requires no motorised focus components, simplifying mechanical integration into compact OEM enclosures, body-worn systems, and vehicle-mount short-range sensing platforms.
Access Control and Entry Point Surveillance
The XHC6016C provides wide-angle passive colour imaging at access control gates, building entries, and perimeter checkpoints where coverage of a broad scene is required alongside reliable person detection under low ambient light. The 75° horizontal FOV covers wide thoroughfares without camera panning. A minimum illumination of 0.001 lux at 25 fps eliminates the need for white-light or infrared illuminators at entry points, and the fixed-focus lens requires no ongoing focus maintenance in high-traffic installations.
- Person Detection Range: 540 m (colour)
- FOV Horizontal: 75°
- Min. Illumination: 0.001 lux @ 25 fps
- Focus Mode: Fixed — no maintenance required
Short-Range Perimeter and Urban Node
In multi-camera perimeter arrays, the XHC6016C serves as the wide contextual node complementing longer focal-length cameras, delivering identification-range coverage to 84 m and recognition to 135 m across broad scene areas at urban perimeter and facility boundary locations. The B&W variant (XHC6016B) extends person detection to 770 m and recognition to 192 m for deployments at the edge of the colour performance envelope, without requiring a hardware change to the same compact housing.
- Person Recognition Range: 135 m (colour)
- Person Detection Range (B&W): 770 m
- Frame Rate: up to 50 fps
- AI Analytics Range: ≥ 45 m (colour)
Compact OEM Fixed-Focus Integration
The XHM6016 module variant suits compact OEM integrations where fixed-focus optics eliminate motorised components, reducing board complexity and power draw. Body-worn systems, small vehicle-mount brackets, and multi-camera compact enclosures benefit from the simplified mechanical interface. Identical firmware, SDK access, and ONVIF/RTSP compliance as the XHC6016C camera variant ensure software compatibility across XHC6 Series platforms in the same integration pipeline.
- Sensor: 1.5 inch CMOS, 10 µm × 10 µm
- Power: < 1.7 W (Wi-Fi off)
- Protocol: ONVIF / RTSP / PELCO
- SDK: available upon request
System Integration
Interface Architecture
The XHC6016C 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 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. 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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