Product SKU: XNV-A9085R
Product Overview
Combining dual NPU AI processing with a modular magnetic installation design, the Hanwha Vision XNV-A9085R X-Series vandal dome camera is built for demanding outdoor environments where both analytical depth and installation efficiency matter. Featuring a large 1/1.8″ CMOS sensor and a 4.4-9.3mm motorised varifocal lens, it captures 8MP 4K video with the flexibility to adjust framing remotely without repositioning the unit. Equipped with WiseIR delivering up to 50m of infrared night vision, it maintains clear imagery after dark across building entrances, vehicle lanes and perimeter zones. The XNV-A9085R supports AI-driven detection of persons, faces, vehicles and licence plates, alongside behavioural events such as intrusion detection, loitering and direction analysis. Its IK11 and IP66/IP67-rated housing handles high-impact and weather-exposed mounting positions, making it well suited to commercial buildings, transport hubs and high-risk outdoor installations.
Key Capabilities
8MP 4K Resolution on a Large Sensor
The 1/1.8″ CMOS sensor captures 3840 x 2160 video with strong low-light sensitivity, producing detailed imagery across wide outdoor scenes that smaller sensors struggle to resolve at distance or in mixed lighting.
Dual NPU AI Analytics Engine
Twin neural processing units handle AI classification and image quality enhancement simultaneously. This allows real-time detection of persons, faces, vehicles and licence plates without degrading video throughput, which single-NPU cameras often cannot sustain.
Motorised Varifocal Lens with Remote Adjustment
The 4.4-9.3mm motorised varifocal lens allows zoom and focus tuning from the management software after mounting, removing the need to climb back to the camera to reframe. This is particularly useful for elevated outdoor installations on building walls or soffits.
WiseIR 50m Night Vision
Hanwha WiseIR technology adjusts IR intensity based on scene conditions and subject distance, preventing overexposure at close range while maintaining visibility at up to 50m. This makes it reliable across building entrances, loading areas and perimeter approaches.
Modular Magnetic Installation Design
The XNV-A9085R uses a modular magnetic construction that separates the camera module from the base assembly during installation, reducing handling complexity in awkward mounting positions and simplifying future maintenance or swaps.
IK11 and IP66/IP67 Protection
The IK11 impact rating exceeds the standard IK10 benchmark used by most vandal dome cameras, providing added resistance to deliberate strikes in high-risk outdoor locations. Combined with IP66/IP67 sealing, it handles dust, rain and hose-down environments.
Best For
- High-Security Outdoor Entrances: The IK11 housing and 8MP resolution combine to cover building access points where both image detail and physical durability are critical.
- Vehicle and Licence Plate Monitoring: AI-driven licence plate detection supported by the motorised varifocal lens allows framing to be dialled in precisely for lane approaches, car parks and boom gate zones.
- Transport Hubs and Public Infrastructure: Behavioural analytics including intrusion and loitering detection, alongside 50m IR coverage, suit large-footprint outdoor areas where human review of all footage is impractical.
- Multi-Camera Commercial Installations: The modular magnetic design reduces deployment time across sites with many camera positions, lowering labour costs on larger installs.
Why Choose the XNV-A9085R
The XNV-A9085R sits within Hanwha’s X-Series as a camera built for environments where standard AI domes fall short. The dual NPU architecture separates it from single-processor AI cameras by allowing simultaneous image quality enhancement and deep-learning classification without trade-offs in frame rate or detection accuracy. The IK11 impact resistance rating goes beyond the typical IK10 ceiling found on most outdoor vandal domes, making it the appropriate choice where tampering risk is genuine rather than theoretical. The modular magnetic installation system is a practical differentiator for installers handling multi-point deployments, cutting time spent at height and simplifying future maintenance. The motorised varifocal 4.4-9.3mm lens means framing decisions do not need to be finalised before the camera is physically secured. Available through Security Wholesalers, the XNV-A9085R is suited to projects where AI accuracy, rugged construction and installation efficiency are all required at once.
Buyer Decision Tips
PoE vs PoE+ Power Requirement: The XNV-A9085R supports both PoE and PoE+. Confirm whether your switch or NVR delivers PoE+ (802.3at, up to 30W) per port before deployment. If the camera draws PoE+ power in your configuration, a standard PoE (802.3af, 15.4W) switch may not fully power it, which can affect IR performance or analytics processing. Check your recorder’s per-port power budget against the camera’s actual draw at your site conditions.
Varifocal Range and Scene Planning: The 4.4-9.3mm motorised varifocal lens provides 2.1x optical zoom, which suits medium-range framing adjustments at entrances and lanes but is not designed for long-distance identification across large open yards. If your site requires detailed capture at beyond 20-25m with a narrow field of view, consider whether a longer focal length fixed or varifocal lens would better match the distance involved.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
8MP (3840 x 2160) |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8″ CMOS |
| Lens Type |
Motorised varifocal |
| Focal Length |
4.4-9.3mm |
| Optical Zoom |
2.1x |
| Night Vision |
WiseIR up to 50m |
| AI Processing |
Dual NPU |
| Object Detection |
Person, face, vehicle, licence plate |
| Behavioural Analytics |
Intrusion detection, loitering, direction detection |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, MJPEG |
| Power Supply |
PoE / PoE+ |
| Weather Rating |
IP66/IP67 |
| Vandal Rating |
IK11 |
| Installation Design |
Modular magnetic |
| Camera Series |
Hanwha X-Series |
Ideal Use Cases
Commercial Building Entrances
The motorised varifocal lens allows installers to dial in precise framing at building entry points after mounting, while AI person and face detection supports access event review without manual footage scrubbing.
Car Parks and Vehicle Lanes
Licence plate detection combined with 8MP resolution and WiseIR night vision gives car park operators consistent vehicle identification across day and night conditions without additional lighting infrastructure.
Transport Hubs and Stations
Behavioural analytics covering loitering and direction detection support large public areas where security teams rely on automated alerting rather than continuous live monitoring to manage staffing efficiently.
Industrial and High-Risk Outdoor Sites
The IK11 housing and IP66/IP67 sealing make the XNV-A9085R appropriate for industrial perimeters, utility compounds and exposed wall-mount positions where standard vandal dome ratings may be insufficient.
Multi-Site Commercial Deployments
The modular magnetic design speeds up installation across sites with numerous camera positions, allowing the camera module to be separated from the base during cabling and reducing the time spent working at height on each unit.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires AI-driven behavioural analytics including intrusion, loitering and direction detection at 8MP resolution, with the physical durability of an IK11-rated dome and the installation convenience of a modular magnetic design.
- Choose a different model if: Your application involves monitoring large open areas at distances beyond 30-40m where a longer focal length varifocal or fixed-lens bullet camera would provide more appropriate reach and narrower field of view for identification-grade coverage.
- Choose a different model if: Your project budget does not require dual NPU AI processing or behavioural analytics, as a standard AI dome without dual NPU may deliver adequate detection accuracy at lower cost for simpler monitoring requirements.
FAQs
- What does the dual NPU architecture actually change in day-to-day operation?
Running 2 neural processing units allows the XNV-A9085R to handle AI classification tasks such as person and vehicle detection at the same time as image processing tasks like noise reduction and dynamic range correction. Single-NPU cameras often reduce analytics sensitivity or image quality when processing loads are high. The dual NPU design sustains both without compromise.
- How does WiseIR differ from standard infrared night vision?
Standard IR illuminators apply fixed intensity regardless of subject distance, which causes overexposed white-out on close subjects and inadequate illumination at range. Hanwha WiseIR automatically adjusts output based on how far subjects are from the lens, producing balanced, usable night footage at both close and longer distances up to 50m.
- Is IK11 significantly better than the IK10 rating found on most vandal domes?
IK10 withstands 20 joules of impact, which is the industry benchmark for vandal-resistant cameras. IK11 is a supplementary classification that indicates resistance beyond the IK10 scale, effectively meaning the XNV-A9085R housing has been tested and confirmed to handle higher-energy impacts than the standard vandal dome rating covers.
- Can the motorised varifocal lens be adjusted after installation through the software?
Yes. The 4.4-9.3mm motorised varifocal lens supports remote zoom and focus adjustment through compatible Hanwha management software. This means installers can physically mount and cable the camera, then refine the framing from ground level or a control room without returning to the mounting position.
- What behavioural events can the XNV-A9085R detect and generate alerts for?
The camera supports intrusion detection, loitering detection and direction detection as confirmed behavioural analytics. These operate on top of the object classification layer, meaning alerts are triggered by how classified objects are behaving within the scene rather than raw motion alone, which reduces nuisance alerts from environmental movement.
- Does the modular magnetic design affect how the camera is weatherproofed?
The modular design is engineered to maintain the IP66/IP67 weather sealing once the camera module is assembled to the base. The separation during installation is a pre-assembly step that simplifies cabling and positioning. Once fully assembled, the housing meets its rated weather and impact protection levels.
- Where can I access the technical datasheet for the XNV-A9085R?
The full specification datasheet is linked in the Additional Information section below. The XNV-A9085R is part of the Security Wholesalers range, and the datasheet covers sensor specifications, lens data, compression formats, power requirements and environmental ratings in full detail.
Additional Information
