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Vehicle Cameras

Vehicle cameras are CCTV cameras designed for use onboard vehicles such as trains, buses and emergency vehicles. This page covers mobile IP and dome cameras, onboard domes for rolling stock, industry dashcams, including one with 4G and driver status monitoring, and a bi-spectrum mobile thermal PTZ camera, from Hikvision, Axis Communications, Hanwha Vision and Dahua Technology.

Choosing Vehicle Cameras

Match the camera to the vehicle, to its power supply and to the approvals the installation must carry.

Onboard dome cameras

The Axis 01920-001 (AXIS P3925-R) complies with EN50155, EN45545 and NFPA 130 and has Lightfinder and Forensic WDR for challenging light or near darkness. The Axis 01932-001 (AXIS P3935-LR) is designed for surveillance onboard vehicles and rolling stock such as trains, buses and emergency vehicles, with built-in invisible IR LEDs (940 nm), a built-in microphone and block view detection, and it can be mounted forward-facing on the dashboard. The Axis 03118-001 (AXIS M3905-R) is a 1080p fixed dome onboard camera with a 2.8mm, F1.2 lens and an RJ45 network connector on the pigtail.

Mobile IP cameras

The Hikvision DS-2XM6542G1-ID(4MM) is a 4 MP mobile network camera with a 4 mm fixed lens, an IR range of up to 30 m and a built-in heater, operating from -40 °C to 75 °C. The Hikvision DS-2XM6522G1-I/ND(2.8MM) is a 2MP mobile IP camera with 120 dB true WDR and H.265+ compression. The Hikvision DS-2XM6726G1-ID(4MM) is a 2MP mobile dome camera with 1 built-in mic, and its deep learning functions support the detection of passenger congestion in carriages.

Dashcams and thermal

The Hikvision AE-DI2032-G40(B)(EU) is an industry dashcam with 3-channel video, GPS and speed overlay on the picture, a 4G network connection and dual TF card storage with recording overwrite. The Hikvision DS-2TD4538-25A4/W is a bi-spectrum mobile thermal PTZ camera that supports temperature measurement and perimeter protection, with GPS positioning and 4G wireless network transmission, for fields such as fire engines and patrol vehicles.

Approvals and protection

The Hikvision DS-2XM6726G1-ID(4MM) carries the automotive and railway approvals EN50155-2017, EN45545 and E-MARK (ECE R10) and is built to IP67 and IK10. The Hikvision DS-2TD4538-25A4/W has E-mark and EN45545 on-board certification. The Axis 03118-001 (AXIS M3905-R) has a rugged IP66/67 casing and is not rollingstock compliant.

ModelTypeProtection
Axis 01920-001Fixed dome for onboard surveillanceIK10, IP66, IP67
Axis 03118-0011080p fixed dome onboard cameraIP66/67
Hikvision DS-2XM6542G1-ID(4MM)4 MP mobile network cameraIP68, IP69K, IK10
Hikvision DS-2XM6726G1-ID(4MM)2MP mobile dome cameraIP67, IK10
Hikvision AE-DI2032-G40(B)(EU)Industry dashcamIP4X

Related categories

See also HD analogue vehicle cameras, network video recorders (NVRs), CCTV monitors and displays and Body Worn Cameras.

Brands we stock in Vehicle Cameras

Axis Communications, Dahua Technology, Hanwha Vision and Hikvision.

Frequently asked questions

What protection ratings do vehicle CCTV cameras carry?

Vehicle CCTV cameras commonly carry an IP rating for water and dust protection, defined in IEC 60529, and often an IK impact rating, defined in EN 62262. The Axis 03118-001 is rated IP66, IP67 and IK10, and the Hikvision DS-2XM6542G1-ID(4MM) is rated IP68 and IP69K with IK10 vandal proofing. The Hikvision DS-2XM6726G1-ID(4MM) is built to IP67 and IK10.

Which standards do onboard bus and rail cameras meet?

Cameras for onboard rail and bus use can comply with transportation industry regulations such as EN 50155, EN 45545 and NFPA 130, so check the standards a camera meets. The Axis 01932-001 and 01920-001 domes comply with all three, and the Hikvision DS-2XM6726G1-ID(4MM) carries EN50155-2017, EN45545 and E-MARK (ECE R10) approvals. The Axis 03118-001 onboard dome is not rollingstock compliant.

What supply voltage do onboard CCTV and mobile network cameras need?

Onboard cameras can take a wide DC input range, and some can also be powered by PoE. The Hikvision DS-2XM6726G1-ID(4MM) mobile dome camera takes 9-36V or PoE (802.3af), with power of max. 7.5 W. The Hikvision DS-2XM6542G1-ID(4MM) mobile network camera is powered from 9~36 V DC, with a power consumption of max. 10 W.

Which dash cam monitors the driver?

A dash cam with driver status monitoring (DSM) watches the driver and raises an alarm on the driving status it detects. The Hikvision AE-DI2032-G40(B)(EU) industry dashcam monitors driver status with DSM alarms and also has Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) functions. Its built-in gyroscope and six-axis G-Sensor are for harsh acceleration, harsh deceleration and harsh cornering.

Does a 4G dash cam need a special SIM card?

Yes, a 4G dash cam can require an industrial SIM card, and an ordinary SIM card may not be allowed. The Hikvision AE-DI2032-G40(B)(EU) requires an industrial SIM card (MP2) and prohibits the ordinary SIM card (MP1), with one industry Micro SIM slot for its 4G network connection. Its built-in Wi-Fi AP lets it be previewed, played back and configured via APP.

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