Product SKU: QNO-8020R
Product Overview
Built for external wall and pole mounting across perimeter and entry-point applications, the Hanwha Vision QNO-8020R is a 5MP bullet camera suited to car parks, loading docks, building exteriors, and driveways where directional coverage and visible deterrence are priorities. Featuring a 4mm fixed lens with an 80-degree horizontal field of view, this camera captures 2592 x 1944 resolution footage at up to 30fps, supported by 120dB wide dynamic range for scenes that mix bright daylight and deep shadow. Equipped with infrared LEDs reaching up to 25 metres, the QNO-8020R maintains usable image quality after dark without requiring supplemental lighting. It integrates onboard video analytics including directional detection, virtual line crossing, motion, tampering, and defocus alerts, enabling event-driven monitoring rather than continuous review. IP66 weatherproofing and IK10 impact resistance make the housing suitable for exposed outdoor positions. PoE connectivity and a microSD slot supporting up to 128GB round out a practical, self-contained deployment option.
Key Capabilities
5MP Fixed Imaging at 30fps
The 5MP CMOS sensor resolves 2592 x 1944 footage at up to 30fps, giving installers enough pixel density to identify individuals and read number plates at distances suited to the 4mm lens angle without needing to crop heavily in post-event review.
120dB Wide Dynamic Range
The 120dB WDR rating handles scenes with strong contrast, such as a shaded undercover car park entrance with bright daylight beyond, or a building facade facing direct afternoon sun, reducing blown highlights and crushed shadow zones in the recorded image.
25-Metre Infrared Night Vision
Built-in IR LEDs extend coverage to 25 metres in complete darkness, making the QNO-8020R appropriate for shorter outdoor approaches, gate entry points, and external corridors where supplemental lighting is unavailable or undesirable.
Onboard Video Analytics
The camera includes directional detection, virtual line crossing, motion detection, tampering alerts, and defocus detection. These analytics allow the system to trigger alerts on specific behaviours rather than requiring operators to watch live feeds continuously across multiple channels.
IP66 and IK10 Housing
The bullet housing is rated IP66 for dust and water ingress resistance and IK10 for impact protection, supporting installation in exposed outdoor positions including external walls, fence posts, and undercover loading areas subject to occasional physical contact.
WiseStream II Compression
WiseStream II works alongside H.265 encoding to reduce bandwidth and storage consumption dynamically, lowering bitrate during low-activity periods and increasing detail retention during motion events without requiring manual bitrate adjustments from the operator.
Best For
- Building Perimeter Monitoring: The bullet form factor allows directional wall or pole mounting to cover entry lanes, gate approaches, and external pathways at fixed angles, with IP66 and IK10 protection for fully exposed positions.
- Car Parks and Loading Docks: The 120dB WDR handles the contrast between shaded interior zones and bright exterior light, while the 5MP sensor supports detailed review of vehicle activity and personnel movement.
- Event-Driven Surveillance: Directional detection and virtual line crossing analytics reduce the volume of irrelevant footage operators need to review, making the QNO-8020R practical for sites with limited monitoring staff.
- Installations Requiring Edge Storage: The onboard microSD slot supporting up to 128GB provides local recording continuity if network connectivity is interrupted, useful for remote gates or satellite buildings.
Why Choose the QNO-8020R
The QNO-8020R stands out from simpler 5MP bullet cameras through its combination of 120dB WDR, IK10 impact resistance, and onboard analytics that go beyond basic motion detection. Where a standard outdoor bullet might record continuously and rely on the operator to review footage, the QNO-8020R’s directional detection and virtual line analytics generate targeted alerts, reducing review time on multi-camera installations. The WiseStream II compression working alongside H.265 encoding lowers the storage footprint compared to cameras using H.264 alone, which matters when running 8 or more channels over extended retention periods. The hallway view mode adds flexibility for vertical scenes such as covered walkways and external corridors without needing a different camera model. Available at Security Wholesalers, the QNO-8020R suits commercial and industrial sites where the combination of visible deterrence, weather resistance, and event-based analytics justifies the step up from a basic entry-level bullet.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens and IR Range: The 4mm fixed lens covers an 80-degree horizontal field of view, which suits approaches of roughly 8 to 15 metres where subject detail is needed. For longer driveways or fence lines exceeding 25 metres, consider a camera with a longer focal length or extended IR range, as the QNO-8020R’s IR performance is optimised for closer to mid-range distances rather than long-distance perimeter coverage.
Storage Planning with Edge Backup: The microSD slot supports up to 128GB, which at H.265 bitrates typical for 5MP footage provides several hours to a day of local recording depending on activity levels and quality settings. If continuous edge recording over multiple days is required as a primary storage method rather than a backup, plan accordingly or use the slot as a failover buffer alongside NVR-based storage.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
Hanwha Vision QNO-8020R |
| Resolution |
5MP (2592 x 1944) |
| Frame Rate |
Up to 30fps |
| Lens Type |
Fixed 4mm |
| Horizontal Field of View |
80 degrees |
| IR Night Vision Range |
Up to 25 metres (82 feet) |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120dB |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, MJPEG with WiseStream II |
| Video Analytics |
Motion detection, tampering, defocus detection, directional detection, virtual line crossing |
| Weather Rating |
IP66 |
| Vandal / Impact Rating |
IK10 |
| Edge Storage |
MicroSD up to 128GB |
| Power |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
| Hallway View Mode |
Yes – optimised for vertical corridor scenes |
| Housing Type |
Bullet (outdoor) |
Ideal Use Cases
External Building Entrances
The bullet housing mounts directly to external walls above doorways or beside roller doors, with the 80-degree field of view framing pedestrian and vehicle entry zones at typical approach distances. IP66 and IK10 protection keeps the unit functional in exposed positions.
Undercover and Open Car Parks
The 120dB WDR manages the brightness contrast between shaded bays and open sky visible at exits, while 5MP resolution provides enough detail for vehicle and occupant identification during post-event review.
Warehouse and Industrial Yards
Wall-mounted bullet cameras with directional detection and virtual line crossing analytics suit warehouses and yard perimeters where specific movement patterns, such as personnel entering restricted zones, need to trigger alerts without constant operator attention.
Covered External Walkways
The hallway view mode rotates the sensor output to optimise coverage of narrow vertical corridors and covered walkways, avoiding the wide-angle wastage that occurs when a standard horizontal aspect ratio is applied to a long, narrow passage.
Remote or Satellite Locations
The microSD slot supporting up to 128GB provides local recording continuity at remote gates, outbuildings, or satellite facilities where network connectivity may be intermittent, ensuring footage is retained locally even during network outages.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a 5MP outdoor bullet camera with IK10 vandal resistance, 120dB WDR, onboard analytics including directional and virtual line detection, and H.265 with WiseStream II compression for a fixed 4mm wide-angle coverage zone up to approximately 25 metres at night.
- Choose a different model if: Your installation requires coverage beyond 25 metres after dark, a longer focal length to identify subjects at distance, motorised zoom for flexible post-installation framing, or colour night vision without IR illumination. A bullet camera with a varifocal lens or extended IR range would better suit long driveways, fence lines, or large open yards.
FAQs
- What field of view does the 4mm lens provide on the QNO-8020R?
The 4mm fixed lens delivers an 80-degree horizontal field of view. This makes the QNO-8020R suitable for entry points, gate approaches, and external corridors where a moderately wide angle is needed to capture the full scene width at typical surveillance distances of 8 to 15 metres without distortion at the edges.
- Is the QNO-8020R suitable for fully exposed outdoor mounting?
Yes. The bullet housing carries an IP66 rating for protection against dust ingress and heavy rain, and an IK10 rating confirming resistance to impacts of up to 20 joules. This combination supports permanent installation on external walls, fence posts, and other exposed outdoor positions without requiring a separate protective enclosure.
- What video analytics are available on the QNO-8020R?
The camera includes motion detection, tampering alerts, defocus detection, directional detection, and virtual line crossing. Directional detection and virtual line crossing are the most practically useful for perimeter applications, allowing the system to generate alerts when a subject crosses a defined boundary or moves in a specific direction, rather than alerting on any movement within the frame.
- How does WiseStream II affect storage requirements?
WiseStream II is Hanwha’s dynamic compression technology that works alongside H.265 to reduce bitrate during low-activity periods while preserving detail when motion is detected. In practice, this can reduce storage consumption significantly compared to constant-bitrate H.264 recordings, which is relevant when calculating NVR storage capacity across multiple channels over 30 or more days of retention.
- What does the hallway view mode do and when should I use it?
Hallway view mode rotates the sensor output to a vertical 9:16 aspect ratio, matching the shape of long narrow scenes such as external corridors, covered walkways, and access tunnels. Without this mode, a standard horizontal 16:9 frame wastes much of the image width on walls rather than the length of the passage. Enable it when the scene is taller than it is wide for best use of the camera’s resolution.
- Can the QNO-8020R record locally without an NVR?
Yes. The microSD slot supports cards up to 128GB, allowing the camera to record directly to edge storage. This is useful as a failover when network or NVR connectivity is lost, or as a primary recording method at remote locations with limited infrastructure. At 5MP with H.265 encoding, available recording duration depends on the activity level and bitrate settings configured in the camera. The QNO-8020R is part of the Security Wholesalers range, where technical staff can assist with calculating appropriate storage configurations for your site.
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