Short Range Night Vision Camera Module
0.0006 lx @ 5 fps starlight imaging, 1200 m person detection, 12 mm wide-angle fixed-focus camera.
Medium-Range Wide-Angle Starlight Surveillance
What It Is
The XHM2012C is an ultra low light electro-optical surveillance camera of the Ultra Low Light EO Surveillance Camera class, pairing a 0.8-inch CMOS sensor with a 12 mm F1.0 wide-angle fixed-focus lens to deliver 24/7 full-colour starlight imaging across a 49.6° horizontal field of view at medium surveillance ranges.
Performance
The XHM2012C achieves a minimum effective illumination of 0.0009 lx at 10 fps and 0.0003 lx at 2 fps, with a dynamic range of 72 dB (WDR off) to 120 dB (WDR on). Person-target DRI performance per US NVESD standards against a 1.7 m × 0.5 m human target: 1200 m detection, 300 m recognition, and 180 m identification at day and night. AI video analytics activates at ≥ 68 m with manual zoom extending range by up to three times.
Key Technical Features
- ONVIF / RTSP / PELCO and HTTP API support enable drop-in integration with enterprise VMS platforms and existing surveillance infrastructure.
- Wide-angle 49.6° horizontal FOV at F1.0 aperture maximises scene coverage per camera, reducing the number of devices required for area surveillance.
- Adaptive frame rate from 30/25 fps to 2 fps automatically extends sensitivity as ambient light decreases, maintaining uninterrupted colour imaging through full darkness.
- Internal storage up to 128 GB and optional WebRTC licensing provide local recording and remote access without dependency on centralised NVR infrastructure.
Platform Compatibility
The XHM2012C is suited for fixed deployment on perimeter fences, building façades, vehicle gates, and urban surveillance poles where a wide field of view at medium range is the primary operational requirement. Its lightweight 0.80 kg form factor also supports integration into compact custom enclosures via the XHM2012M module variant.
Wide-Angle Starlight Colour Imaging
The XHM2012C combines a 0.8-inch CMOS sensor with a 12 mm F1.0 wide-angle lens, providing a 49.6° horizontal field of view under starlight conditions with continuous 24/7 full-colour output. This configuration maximises area coverage per camera without auxiliary illumination.
Medium-Range DRI Performance
Detection, recognition, and identification distances are validated per US NVESD standards against a 1.7 m × 0.5 m human target, achieving 1200 m detection, 300 m recognition, and 180 m identification at day and night. AI video analytics engagement begins at ≥ 68 m.
Simplified Fixed-Focus Deployment
The fixed-focus optical design eliminates focus drift and mechanical focus systems, reducing both installation complexity and long-term maintenance requirements for permanent perimeter and site surveillance deployments.
Adaptive Exposure and WDR Control
Three automatic exposure modes step frame rate from 30/25 fps to 2 fps as illumination decreases, reaching 0.0003 lx minimum effective illumination. Wide Dynamic Range is adjustable from 72 dB to 120 dB, maintaining image quality across high-contrast scenes.
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Contact Technical TeamFull Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | |
| Model Number | XHM2012C |
| Product Series | XHM2 Series |
| Product Type | Ultra Low Light EO Surveillance Camera |
| 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-colour (no auxiliary illumination) |
| Focal Length | 12 mm |
| Aperture (F-number) | F1.0 |
| FOV Horizontal | 49.6° |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Min. Illumination | 0.0006 lx @ 5 fps |
| Illumination Range | 0.0003 lx (min, @ 2 fps) to 100000 lx (max) |
| Frame Rate | 30 / 25 / 10 / 5 / 2 fps (adaptive modes) |
| Dynamic Range | 72 dB (WDR OFF) / 84–120 dB (WDR ON) |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Dimensions | 213 × 102 × 102 mm |
| Weight | 0.80 kg ± 0.03 kg |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V ± 3 V |
| Power Consumption | < 2.0 W normal (WiFi off) / < 2.45 W peak (WiFi on) |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to +70 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to +85 °C |
| FEATURES | |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 72–120 dB adjustable |
| Noise Reduction | 3D noise reduction (software-enabled) |
| Image Stabilisation | Electronic image stabilisation (software-enabled) |
| Defog / Dehaze | Fog penetration enhancement (software-enabled) |
| ONVIF Profile | ONVIF compliant |
| SDK Support | SDK available upon request |
| DRI PERFORMANCE | |
| DRI Test Standard | US NVESD measurement standards |
| DRI Target Size Basis | 1.7 m × 0.5 m human target |
| Detection Range (Person) | ≥ 1200 m |
| Recognition Range (Person) | ≥ 300 m |
| Identification Range (Person) | ≥ 180 m |
| INTERFACE | |
| Output Format | H.264 / H.265 (ONVIF/RTSP) |
| Interface Type | RJ45 Ethernet / WiFi / 4G LTE |
| Network Protocol | ONVIF / RTSP / PELCO / HTTP API |
Designed for the Field
Perimeter and Site Surveillance
The XHM2012C provides 24/7 full-colour perimeter monitoring with 1200 m person detection across a 49.6° wide horizontal field of view, suited for fenceline, building, and site surveillance.
Urban and Infrastructure Security
Its compact form factor, wide-angle optics, and ONVIF-compliant network interface make the XHM2012C suitable for urban surveillance poles, transit stations, and critical infrastructure access points.
OEM and Compact System Integration
The XHM2012M module variant provides the identical wide-angle imaging core in a bare format for OEM integration into compact custom housings and embedded security platforms.
Perimeter and Site Surveillance
The XHM2012C delivers 1200 m person detection across a 49.6° horizontal field of view, enabling broad coverage of fencelines, building perimeters, and industrial site boundaries without auxiliary illumination. Its fixed-focus design removes the mechanical complexity associated with motorised focus systems in permanent installations. Continuous 24/7 full-colour output means operators receive colour-referenced images throughout the night, supporting faster target classification than monochrome alternatives.
- Detection Range (Person): ≥ 1200 m
- FOV Horizontal: 49.6°
- Min. Illumination: 0.0006 lx @ 5 fps
- Focus Mode: Fixed — maintenance-free
Urban and Infrastructure Security
Compact form factor at 0.80 kg and wide-angle 12 mm optics make the XHM2012C suitable for urban surveillance poles, transit stations, building façades, and access control points requiring comprehensive scene coverage at medium range. AI detection modes including cross-border and regional alert provide automated event notification across the camera's full field of view without operator intervention.
- Weight: 0.80 kg ± 0.03 kg
- AI Detection: Global, cross-border, regional alert
- Operating Temperature: −20 °C to +70 °C
- Protocol: ONVIF / RTSP / PELCO
OEM Compact System Integration
The XHM2012M bare module shares identical imaging and optical performance with the XHM2012C, enabling OEM customers to embed a compact wide-angle ultra low light sensor into custom enclosures and multi-camera array platforms. SDK and HTTP API are available for programmatic integration of encoding, frame rate, WDR, and AI alert configuration into custom software control layers.
- Module Variant: XHM2012M (identical performance)
- SDK: Available upon request
- Internal Storage: Default 32 GB, max 128 GB
- Connectivity: RJ45 / WiFi / Optional 4G
System Integration
Interface Architecture
The XHM2012C delivers primary video and control over RJ45 Ethernet using ONVIF, RTSP, PELCO, and HTTP API, with integrated WiFi and optional 4G LTE for wireless deployment.
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RJ45 Ethernet Interface
The primary RJ45 Ethernet interface streams RTSP video and supports full device management via ONVIF and HTTP API. PELCO protocol compatibility enables integration alongside legacy PTZ controllers and mixed-generation surveillance infrastructure.
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