Product SKU: XNV-C9083R
Product Overview
This vandal dome camera from Hanwha Vision is engineered for ceiling-mounted surveillance in environments where tampering risk, demanding lighting conditions, and the need for forensic-grade footage create real operational challenges. The XNV-C9083R captures 4K (3840 x 2160) video at up to 30fps using a 1/1.8″ CMOS sensor and a 4.4-9.3mm motorised varifocal lens, giving installers the flexibility to dial in the field of view remotely during commissioning without repositioning the camera. Featuring extremeWDR rated at 120-150dB, WiseNRII noise reduction, and WiseStreamIII compression, the camera maintains balanced imagery across high-contrast scenes such as entry lobbies and doorways. WiseIR provides up to 40m of infrared illumination for low-light and zero-light conditions, while the onboard AI engine classifies people, vehicles, faces, and licence plates, and flags behavioural events including intrusion, loitering, and line crossing. The IK10-rated housing is rated IP66 and IP67 for demanding indoor and outdoor installations.
Key Capabilities
4K Resolution on a 1/1.8″ Sensor
The XNV-C9083R delivers 3840 x 2160 video from a large-format 1/1.8″ CMOS sensor, producing the spatial detail required for identifying faces, reading licence plates, and capturing events across wider ceiling-mounted fields of view.
Motorised Varifocal Lens (4.4-9.3mm)
The 2.1x motorised varifocal lens shifts between approximately 113 degrees wide-angle and 47 degrees telephoto remotely, allowing installers to fine-tune coverage from a ceiling-mounted position without ladders or physical camera adjustment after initial fixing.
AI Object Classification and Behavioural Analytics
The onboard AI engine classifies people, vehicles, faces, and licence plates, and triggers behavioural events including intrusion, loitering, and line crossing, giving operators targeted alerts rather than indiscriminate motion notifications.
WiseIR Night Vision to 40m
WiseIR automatically adjusts infrared intensity to prevent overexposure at close range while sustaining effective illumination out to 40m, keeping ceiling-mounted dome coverage consistent whether monitoring a short corridor or a deeper indoor space.
extremeWDR at 120-150dB
The extremeWDR rating of 120-150dB handles scenes where bright outdoor light competes with shaded interior areas, a common challenge at entry points, lift lobbies, and retail entrances where standard cameras produce washed-out or silhouetted images.
IK10 Vandal Resistance with IP66/IP67 Weather Rating
The dome housing is rated IK10 for impact resistance and IP66/IP67 for dust and water ingress, making it appropriate for ceiling-mounted deployment in exposed or high-traffic areas where tampering, cleaning, or harsh conditions are likely.
Best For
- High-Traffic Entry Points and Lobbies: The combination of extremeWDR (120-150dB) and 4K resolution makes the XNV-C9083R well suited to building entrances and lift lobbies where backlit conditions and the need for face-level detail occur together.
- Vandal-Prone Ceiling-Mounted Positions: IK10 impact resistance ensures the dome housing withstands deliberate interference in public-facing environments such as stairwells, underground car parks, and transport hubs.
- Sites Requiring Behavioural Event Monitoring: The confirmed AI analytics for intrusion, loitering, and line crossing make this camera appropriate for perimeter zones, restricted areas, or after-hours monitoring where operators need condition-based alerts rather than continuous footage review.
- Installations Needing Remote Lens Adjustment: The 4.4-9.3mm motorised varifocal lens suits environments where the final field of view cannot be confirmed on-site until the camera is fixed to the ceiling, allowing commissioning to be completed via software.
Why Choose the XNV-C9083R
The XNV-C9083R brings together a specification combination that separates it from entry-level 4K domes: a large 1/1.8″ sensor, a motorised varifocal lens, a 120-150dB extremeWDR rating, and a confirmed AI engine capable of classifying people, vehicles, faces, and licence plates while also triggering loitering, intrusion, and line-crossing events. A simpler 4K fixed-lens dome can deliver resolution but cannot be remotely reframed after installation, and a camera without onboard AI shifts detection processing load to the recorder, which limits scalability on larger sites. WiseNRII and WiseStreamIII work together to control bandwidth and storage overhead at 4K, which is a practical consideration on multi-camera deployments. The IK10/IP67 housing makes it deployable in both indoor and outdoor positions without a separate weatherproof enclosure. The XNV-C9083R is available at Security Wholesalers as part of the Hanwha Vision X-Core AI camera range.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Range and Mounting Height: The 4.4-9.3mm motorised varifocal lens provides a horizontal field of view of approximately 113 degrees at wide end and 47 degrees at tele. At a typical ceiling height of 3-4 metres, the wide setting covers a broad corridor or lobby section, while the tele setting narrows focus toward a specific doorway or counter. Confirm your ceiling height and coverage target before installation so the lens range suits the scene without needing supplementary cameras to fill gaps.
AI Analytics and Recorder Compatibility: The XNV-C9083R processes AI classification onboard, meaning behavioural event alerts for intrusion, loitering, and line crossing are generated at the camera level. To receive and act on these events, confirm that your NVR or VMS supports Hanwha AI event metadata. Hanwha Wisenet recorders natively receive these alerts. Third-party recorders may require ONVIF event mapping, and some AI metadata fields may not transfer fully depending on the integration.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
8MP – 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8″ CMOS |
| Lens Type |
Motorised varifocal |
| Focal Length |
4.4-9.3mm (2.1x optical zoom) |
| Field of View (Horizontal) |
Approximately 113 degrees (wide) to 47 degrees (tele) |
| Maximum Frame Rate |
Up to 30fps at 4K (3840 x 2160) |
| IR Illumination |
WiseIR – up to 40m effective range |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
extremeWDR – 120-150dB |
| Noise Reduction |
WiseNRII (AI-based) |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, MJPEG; WiseStreamIII |
| AI Analytics |
People, vehicle, face, and licence plate classification; intrusion, loitering, and line crossing detection |
| Camera Housing |
Vandal dome |
| Ingress Protection |
IP66, IP67 |
| Impact Rating |
IK10 |
| Additional Rating |
NEMA 4X |
| Platform |
Wisenet X-Core |
Ideal Use Cases
Building Entrances and Lobby Monitoring
The extremeWDR rating of 120-150dB handles the backlit conditions typical of glazed entry points, while the 4K sensor captures the facial detail needed for identity verification at access-controlled thresholds.
Underground and Multi-Level Car Parks
WiseIR maintains reliable night-time visibility across 40m in low-lit car park bays, and the confirmed licence plate classification AI flag vehicle movements in restricted or monitored zones without manual footage review.
Retail and Commercial Interiors
Ceiling-mounted in retail environments, the XNV-C9083R uses its motorised varifocal lens to cover specific zones such as point-of-sale counters or stock areas, with loitering and intrusion detection triggering alerts for after-hours or high-value areas.
Stairwells, Corridors, and Public Zones
The IK10-rated dome housing resists deliberate impact in public-facing or semi-public zones, while the 4K resolution ensures that events captured in narrow corridors or stairwells provide sufficient detail for incident review.
Restricted Area Perimeter Monitoring
Line crossing and intrusion detection events are processed onboard, making the XNV-C9083R well suited to monitoring boundaries around server rooms, warehousing, or secure storage where unauthorised access needs to generate an immediate alert rather than a retrospective review.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need 4K ceiling-mounted vandal dome coverage with onboard AI classification for people, vehicles, faces, and licence plates, combined with a motorised varifocal lens that allows remote field-of-view adjustment post-installation, in an IK10/IP67-rated housing suited to both indoor and outdoor positions.
- Choose a different model if: Your site only requires standard HD or 4MP resolution and AI analytics are not a priority – a fixed-lens dome at a lower resolution will deliver adequate coverage at reduced cost and with simpler storage planning.
- Choose a different model if: You need active deterrence capabilities such as a built-in siren or warning light in response to a triggered AI event – this model provides detection and classification but does not include active deterrence output confirmed in the product data.
- Choose a different model if: Your application requires a wide-angle panoramic or fisheye view to cover a large open-floor area from a single ceiling point, as the 47-113 degree field of view of this motorised varifocal lens suits directed coverage rather than full-room panoramic capture.
FAQs
- What does the motorised varifocal lens on the XNV-C9083R allow me to do that a fixed-lens dome cannot?
The 4.4-9.3mm motorised lens lets you adjust the zoom and field of view remotely after the camera is physically fixed to the ceiling. With a fixed-lens dome, the framing is set at the factory and cannot be changed without repositioning the camera. For ceiling positions that are difficult to access again post-installation, the motorised varifocal lens is a practical advantage during commissioning and if coverage requirements change.
- Is the XNV-C9083R suitable for outdoor installation, or is it an indoor-only dome?
The XNV-C9083R carries both IP66 and IP67 ratings along with NEMA 4X, making it rated for outdoor use in rain, dust, and hosed-down environments. The IK10 impact rating adds tamper resistance. It can be ceiling or soffit-mounted in exposed outdoor positions such as building overhangs, covered walkways, and undercover car parks without requiring a separate weatherproof enclosure.
- What AI events does the XNV-C9083R detect and classify?
The camera classifies objects as people, vehicles, faces, or licence plates using its onboard AI engine. It also triggers behavioural events including intrusion (entry into a defined zone), loitering (sustained presence in a zone beyond a set time), and line crossing (object crossing a defined virtual boundary). These events are processed at the camera rather than requiring the recorder to perform the analysis.
- How does WiseStreamIII affect storage requirements at 4K?
WiseStreamIII is Hanwha’s adaptive compression technology that reduces bitrate in areas of the scene with little motion or detail while preserving quality in active zones. At 4K resolution, uncompressed H.265 streams can still demand significant storage capacity. WiseStreamIII can meaningfully reduce average file sizes over long recording periods, which is particularly relevant on multi-camera sites where 4K streams from several cameras accumulate quickly.
- What does the IK10 rating mean in practice for a ceiling-mounted dome?
IK10 is the highest level of the IEC impact protection scale, rated to withstand a 20-joule impact, roughly equivalent to a 5kg object dropped from 40cm. For a ceiling-mounted dome in a public-facing environment, this means the housing can resist deliberate striking or tool-based tampering without the dome cover shattering or the internal camera module being displaced. It does not mean the camera is indestructible, but it provides a substantially higher level of physical protection than a standard unrated dome.
- Does the XNV-C9083R include audio input or output?
The confirmed product data does not specify a built-in microphone or speaker for this model. Refer to the Hanwha Vision datasheet for XNV-C9083R, available through Security Wholesalers, for the full audio specification before planning any audio recording or communication requirement into your system design.
- What recorder is recommended for the XNV-C9083R to receive AI event alerts?
Hanwha Wisenet NVRs natively receive and display AI metadata from the XNV-C9083R, including object classification and behavioural event triggers. This allows the recorder to sort and search footage by event type rather than requiring manual review of continuous recording. Third-party ONVIF-compatible NVRs can connect to the camera for video, but AI metadata support varies by recorder model and VMS version, so compatibility should be confirmed with the recorder manufacturer before specifying.
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