Product SKU: QNE-C8013RL
Product Overview
Combining warm white LED illumination with infrared fallback, the Hanwha Vision QNE-C8013RL gives installers a 5MP flateye outdoor camera that switches between full-colour and monochrome night imaging depending on the lighting condition and the level of deterrence required. The fixed 3.0 mm F1.2 lens delivers a wide horizontal field of view of approximately 97 degrees, making it well suited to facade mounting, carpark entrances, warehouse walls, and building perimeters where broad coverage from a single point is the priority. Featuring an on-board AI engine, the QNE-C8013RL classifies objects as people or vehicles in real time and supports virtual line and area events, queue counting, and heat-mapping. Built to IP66/IP67 and IK10 standards with an operating range of -40°C to +60°C, it handles demanding outdoor conditions without compromise. WiseStream III compression and microSD storage of up to 256 GB round out a camera built for high-performance exterior deployment.
Key Capabilities
Dual-Light Illumination
A warm white LED (approximately 3000 K) and separate IR LEDs each reach up to 30 m. The white LED produces full-colour imagery in darkness for identification quality footage, while IR operates discreetly when light pollution is a concern or deterrence is not needed.
5MP Wide-Angle Fixed Lens
The 3.0 mm F1.2 lens captures a 97-degree horizontal field of view at 2592 x 1944 resolution and up to 30 fps. This wide coverage suits outdoor mounting positions where a single camera needs to span a large zone such as a carpark bay row or building entrance plaza.
On-Board AI Analytics
The AI engine classifies detected objects as people or vehicles at the camera, enabling virtual line crossing, area intrusion, queue counting, and heat-mapping events without depending entirely on the NVR or VMS for processing. This reduces unnecessary alerts caused by animals, foliage, or moving shadows.
120 dB Wide Dynamic Range
120 dB WDR maintains usable image detail across scenes with extreme contrast, such as a sunlit carpark entrance viewed from shade, or a building facade with direct glare. Both bright highlights and shadowed areas remain visible in the same frame.
Flateye Housing Design
The flateye form factor eliminates the separate bubble dome cover found on standard dome cameras. This reduces the surface area prone to condensation, scratching, and contamination in outdoor environments, and simplifies installation by removing the dome removal and re-fitting step during commissioning.
WiseStream III Compression and Local Storage
WiseStream III dynamically adjusts bitrate based on scene complexity, reducing bandwidth and storage requirements without dropping frame rate or resolution. A microSD/SDHC/SDXC slot supports up to 256 GB for edge recording, enabling standalone operation or failover recording if network connectivity is interrupted.
Best For
- Carpark and Driveway Coverage: The wide 97-degree field of view from the 3.0 mm lens spans multiple parking bays or a full driveway approach, and the dual-light system produces colour footage at night for vehicle and occupant identification.
- Building Facade and Perimeter Mounting: IP66/IP67 and IK10 ratings combined with the -40°C to +60°C operating range suit wall and soffit mounting on exposed building exteriors in Australian climates, including coastal and industrial sites.
- Sites Requiring Selective Deterrence: Operators can trigger the warm white LED to act as a visible deterrent when an intrusion event is detected, then revert to IR for routine monitoring, giving security teams control over the lighting response.
- Bandwidth-Constrained Multi-Camera Installations: WiseStream III compression keeps bandwidth usage low across multi-camera NVR installations, making the QNE-C8013RL practical for deployments where network capacity is shared across many channels.
Why Choose the QNE-C8013RL
The QNE-C8013RL occupies a specific position in the Hanwha Vision Q Series lineup: it brings dual-light capability and on-board AI classification to a compact flateye housing rated for genuine outdoor use. A basic fixed outdoor camera at a lower price point will not give you switchable warm white LED illumination, person and vehicle classification at the edge, or 120 dB WDR in the same unit. The flateye design also removes the maintenance liability of a scratch-prone bubble dome in exposed outdoor locations. The combination of up to 256 GB microSD edge storage, WiseStream III compression, and a wide F1.2 aperture gives this camera a practical advantage in low-light wide-area applications where both image quality and network efficiency matter. Available at Security Wholesalers, the QNE-C8013RL is suited to commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects where the outdoor environment demands more than a basic network camera can deliver.
Buyer Decision Tips
Fixed Lens Coverage Planning: The 3.0 mm lens provides a very wide 97-degree field of view, which suits mounting at heights of 3 m to 5 m looking across open areas. If your installation requires reading fine detail at greater distances, such as identifying facial features beyond 8 m to 10 m or capturing number plates on vehicles moving quickly at range, a longer focal length or varifocal model would be more appropriate for those specific positions. Plan mounting height and camera-to-subject distance before finalising the QNE-C8013RL for each location.
Dual-Light Mode Selection: The warm white LED and IR LED are separate illuminators. In standard operation the camera can use IR for monitoring without producing visible light. The white LED can be triggered for deterrence or colour imaging in total darkness. Confirm with the connected NVR or VMS whether it supports event-driven light mode switching for the QNE-C8013RL, or whether light mode will need to be configured as a fixed setting during commissioning.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model Number |
QNE-C8013RL |
| Camera Type |
Outdoor AI Dual-Light Flateye Network Camera |
| Maximum Resolution |
5 MP – 2592 x 1944 (also supports 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080) |
| Frame Rate |
Up to 30 fps at 5 MP (H.265/H.264) |
| Lens |
Fixed 3.0 mm, F1.2 |
| Horizontal Field of View |
Approximately 97 degrees |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour: 0.022 lux (F1.2, 1/30 sec) / B&W: 0.0022 lux (F1.2, 1/30 sec, 30 IRE) / 0 lux with IR on |
| WDR |
120 dB |
| Illumination |
Dual-Light: Warm White LED (approx. 3000 K) + IR LED; range up to 30 m each |
| Compression |
H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG with WiseStream III |
| Local Storage |
microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 256 GB |
| AI Analytics |
Object classification (person/vehicle), virtual line crossing, area intrusion, heat-map, queue counting |
| Network Interface |
RJ-45 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet |
| Ingress Protection |
IP66 / IP67, IK10 |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to +60°C |
| Cybersecurity |
Secure boot, signed firmware, encryption options |
| Manufacturer |
Hanwha Vision (formerly Hanwha Techwin) |
Ideal Use Cases
Open-Air Carparks
The 97-degree field of view covers multiple parking bays from a single wall or column mounting point. Dual-light illumination produces colour footage at night, and the IK10 rating resists impact in unsupervised public parking areas.
Warehouse Exterior Walls
Mounted on the external walls of warehouses and distribution centres, the QNE-C8013RL monitors loading bay approaches and perimeter zones. AI person and vehicle classification generates relevant alerts rather than reacting to every movement across a busy yard.
Retail Forecourts and Shopfronts
The warm white LED provides natural-looking colour illumination at night that suits customer-facing environments. Virtual line and area events can be configured to alert on after-hours activity around entry points, ATM surrounds, or fuel forecourt zones.
Building Perimeters and Fence Lines
The IP66/IP67 and IK10 ratings, combined with an operating range of -40°C to +60°C, make the QNE-C8013RL suitable for exposed perimeter mounting in industrial and infrastructure environments where temperature extremes and physical contact are expected.
Multi-Site Commercial Installations
WiseStream III compression keeps per-camera bandwidth low across multi-camera NVR setups, and up to 256 GB of edge storage provides local failover recording. These traits suit installers deploying the QNE-C8013RL across multiple commercial properties with shared network infrastructure.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your installation requires wide outdoor coverage at moderate distances, full-colour night imaging via warm white LED, on-board AI classification to filter alerts, and a flateye housing that resists contamination and impact in exposed locations.
- Choose a different model if: Your scene requires reading fine detail at distances beyond 15 m to 20 m, such as number plate capture on fast-moving vehicles at range. A varifocal or longer fixed-lens outdoor camera would better suit that requirement. If indoor discreet ceiling coverage is the priority, a standard indoor dome in the same resolution tier would be a more appropriate fit.
FAQs
- What is the difference between the warm white LED and the IR LED on the QNE-C8013RL?
The warm white LED illuminates a scene with visible light at approximately 3000 K, producing full-colour imagery in darkness and providing a visible deterrent effect. The IR LED illuminates without producing visible light, allowing the camera to record in monochrome without alerting subjects. Both reach up to 30 m and can be used independently or in combination depending on the operational requirement.
- What AI analytics does the QNE-C8013RL support on-board?
The on-board AI engine classifies detected objects as people or vehicles and supports virtual line crossing, area intrusion, queue counting, and heat-mapping. These analytics run at the camera itself, meaning events can be generated and acted on without depending on a separate analytics server, and classification accuracy reduces false alerts from animals, foliage movement, and other non-relevant motion sources.
- What does the flateye design mean in practice for outdoor installation?
A flateye camera has a flat optical front face rather than a protruding bubble dome. In outdoor environments this reduces the lens surface area exposed to condensation, dust, and scratching. It also removes the step of detaching and refitting a dome cover during installation or maintenance, which saves time during commissioning and reduces the risk of dome scratches that degrade image quality over time.
- What are the IP and IK ratings on this camera, and what do they mean for outdoor mounting?
IP66 means the camera is protected against powerful water jets from any direction. IP67 adds protection against temporary immersion in water up to 1 m for 30 minutes. IK10 is the highest impact resistance rating for standard cameras, providing protection against 20-joule impacts. Combined, these ratings confirm the QNE-C8013RL is suitable for exposed outdoor walls, eave soffits, and locations where physical contact or weather exposure is a realistic risk.
- Can the QNE-C8013RL record locally without a network recorder?
Yes. The camera accepts a microSD, SDHC, or SDXC card up to 256 GB for edge recording. This allows standalone recording at the camera itself, which is useful for remote locations or as a failover when network connectivity to an NVR is interrupted. Edge recording does not replace an NVR in most commercial deployments, but it provides a meaningful backup layer. The QNE-C8013RL, available through Security Wholesalers, is designed to integrate with Hanwha Vision NVRs for centralised management alongside edge storage.
- What compression formats does the QNE-C8013RL support, and how does WiseStream III help?
The camera supports H.265, H.264, and MJPEG. WiseStream III is Hanwha Vision’s dynamic compression technology that adjusts bitrate in real time based on how much motion and detail exists in the scene. In low-activity periods, bitrate drops significantly, reducing storage consumption without losing resolution or frame rate. In busy scenes the bitrate rises to preserve detail. For multi-camera installations this keeps overall network load and NVR storage requirements manageable.
- Does the 3.0 mm lens cover enough area for a standard carpark bay row?
At a mounting height of approximately 3 m to 4 m, the 97-degree horizontal field of view from the 3.0 mm lens can span several parking bays along a single row. For wider open areas or coverage across multiple rows, mounting height and camera positioning need to be planned to ensure sufficient coverage density. The 3.0 mm lens is not suited to reading number plates at distance but performs well for overview coverage of access lanes and pedestrian movement through carpark areas.
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