Product SKU: AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM
Product Overview
The Hikvision AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM is a compact 2MP coach front-view and ADAS vehicle camera designed for compatible mobile surveillance systems that need a wide view of the road or surrounding vehicle environment. Its 2.1 mm fixed lens provides a 110° horizontal field of view, while the 1/2.8-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor delivers 1920 × 1080 video at up to 30 fps. A built-in microphone allows compatible onboard recorders to capture audio alongside video, and 96 dB WDR helps preserve useful detail where bright and dark areas appear in the same scene. The camera provides HDTVI video through an aviation plug using a defined video, audio, power and ground pin arrangement. With a black polycarbonate housing, IP5X protection and a -40°C to 75°C operating range, the AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM is designed for protected vehicle-mounted applications.
Key Capabilities
2MP Full HD Vehicle Video
The 1/2.8-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor provides 1920 × 1080 video, giving compatible mobile surveillance systems a clear front-facing view without dropping to lower analogue resolutions.
Wide 2.1 mm Fixed Lens
The 2.1 mm lens provides a 110° horizontal field of view, giving the camera broad coverage suitable for front-facing vehicle monitoring where surrounding road context is important.
Built-in Microphone
Integrated audio capture allows a compatible mobile recorder to record sound alongside the video feed without requiring a separate microphone at the camera position.
96 dB Wide Dynamic Range
WDR helps manage scenes containing strong highlights and darker areas, which is useful for front-view applications where road lighting, sunlight and shaded vehicle interiors can appear in the same image.
Low-Light Colour Imaging
Minimum illumination of 0.01 lux at F1.2 with AGC enabled helps retain useful colour imagery where ambient light is limited but still available.
Vehicle Aviation Interface
The shock-resistant design and aviation-plug interface combine video, audio, power and ground connections for integration with compatible Hikvision onboard recording equipment.
Best For
- ADAS Vehicle Systems: Suitable as a wide front-facing camera in compatible onboard systems where road and driving-scene video is required.
- Coach and Bus Front Views: The 110° horizontal field of view provides broad forward coverage without using an extreme fisheye lens.
- Fleet Vehicle Recording: Full HD video and built-in microphone support compatible systems that need simultaneous visual and audio evidence.
- Changing Lighting Conditions: 96 dB WDR helps manage bright road scenes, shadows and other high-contrast conditions encountered during vehicle operation.
- Protected Vehicle Installations: Compact construction and IP5X dust protection suit appropriately protected mounting locations within the vehicle installation.
Why Choose the AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM
The AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM is designed specifically for compatible vehicle surveillance rather than being adapted from a general-purpose CCTV camera. Its 2.1 mm lens provides useful road context with a 110° horizontal view, while the 2MP sensor, 96 dB WDR and low-light colour performance address the changing conditions faced by a front-mounted vehicle camera. The built-in microphone also allows supported recorders to capture audio alongside the HDTVI video stream. Available through Security Wholesalers, this model is a practical choice for compatible ADAS, coach and fleet systems where broad forward coverage and onboard audio are required, provided the recorder uses the correct B-sequence aviation interface.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: The 2.1 mm lens provides a broad 110° horizontal view. This is useful when road context matters, but a narrower lens would place more of the available 2MP resolution onto a smaller distant area if long-range detail is the main priority.
Buyer Tip: Confirm the recorder and cabling pin sequence before installation. The AE-VC259T-S uses the B arrangement with pin 1 video, pin 2 audio, pin 3 power and pin 4 ground, so visually similar aviation connectors should not automatically be treated as compatible.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
2MP, 1920 × 1080. |
| Camera Type |
Coach front-view / ADAS mobile analogue vehicle camera. |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8-inch progressive scan CMOS. |
| Lens |
2.1 mm fixed focal lens. |
| Lens Mount |
M12. |
| Horizontal Field of View |
110°. |
| Vertical Field of View |
59°. |
| Diagonal Field of View |
130°. |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.01 lux at F1.2 with AGC on. |
| Day & Night |
Colour. |
| Shutter Speed |
1/25 sec to 1/30,000 sec. |
| Frame Rate |
1080p at 25 fps by default; 1080p at 30 fps customisable. |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
96 dB. |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
42 dB. |
| Built-in Microphone |
Supported. |
| Built-in Speaker |
Not supported. |
| Video Output |
1-way coaxial HD output conforming to HDTVI. |
| Interface |
1 Vpp composite output through aviation plug. |
| Pin Sequence |
B sequence: pin 1 video, pin 2 audio, pin 3 power, pin 4 ground. |
| Protection Rating |
IP5X. |
| Power Supply |
9 to 16 V DC. |
| Maximum Power Consumption |
1.2 W. |
| Housing |
Black PC construction. |
| Operating Conditions |
-40°C to 75°C, 90% or less non-condensing humidity. |
| Dimensions |
89.5 × 63.3 × 39.8 mm. |
| Weight |
Approximately 99 g. |
| Certifications |
CB, CE-LVD, CE-EMC, CE-RoHS, E-Mark and FCC-SDoC. |
Ideal Use Cases
Coach Front-View Recording
The 110° horizontal field of view captures a broad forward scene for compatible coach and bus mobile recording systems.
ADAS Camera Installations
Suitable as a front-facing camera in compatible vehicle systems where road-view video forms part of the wider ADAS or onboard surveillance installation.
Commercial Fleet Vehicles
Full HD recording and integrated audio suit compatible fleet surveillance systems that need forward-facing evidence during vehicle operation.
High-Contrast Road Scenes
96 dB WDR helps when bright outdoor road conditions and darker vehicle surroundings appear within the same view.
Audio-Enabled Mobile Recording
The built-in microphone provides audio alongside the video feed when connected to compatible onboard recording equipment using the required pin arrangement.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a 2MP front-view vehicle camera with a wide 2.1 mm lens, built-in microphone, 96 dB WDR and an HDTVI aviation-plug connection.
- Choose a narrower lens if: Your priority is concentrating more image detail on a smaller or more distant road area rather than retaining the AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM’s broad 110° horizontal view.
- Choose a camera with dedicated night illumination if: The front scene must be recorded in complete darkness. This model is specified for low-light colour imaging but does not list built-in IR or white-light illumination.
- Confirm compatibility before purchase if: You are matching the camera to an existing mobile recorder or aviation cable, as the B-sequence video, audio, power and ground pin arrangement must be supported.
FAQs
- What is the Hikvision AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM designed for?
The AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM is designed as a coach front-view and vehicle surveillance camera for compatible onboard recording systems. Its 2.1 mm fixed lens provides a wide 110° horizontal view, making it useful when the forward road scene and surrounding context need to remain visible. It is particularly suited to compatible fleet, coach and ADAS installations using its HDTVI aviation-plug interface.
- What resolution and frame rate does the AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM provide?
The AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM uses a 1/2.8-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor and provides 1920 × 1080 Full HD video. Its default output is 1080p at 25 fps, while 1080p at 30 fps can also be configured. This gives compatible mobile surveillance systems Full HD forward-facing video at frame rates suitable for moving vehicle scenes.
- How wide is the view from the 2.1 mm lens?
The 2.1 mm fixed lens provides a 110° horizontal, 59° vertical and 130° diagonal field of view. This relatively broad perspective is useful for recording road context and the surrounding driving environment. Buyers who need a tighter view of a smaller distant area should consider whether a narrower lens would better suit the required evidence or monitoring objective.
- Does the AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM have a built-in microphone?
Yes. The AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM includes a built-in microphone, allowing compatible mobile recording systems to capture audio alongside video. It does not include a built-in speaker, so it should not be described as providing two-way audio. For cameras supplied through Security Wholesalers, confirm that the recorder and connecting cable support the audio pin if audio recording is required.
- How does the AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM handle bright and dark areas in the same scene?
The camera provides 96 dB Wide Dynamic Range, which helps manage high-contrast scenes containing both bright and darker regions. This is useful for front-facing vehicle applications where sunlight, shaded road areas, tunnels or a darker vehicle environment can appear within the same scene. WDR helps preserve more useful image information across those contrasting areas.
- Does the AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM have infrared night vision?
No built-in IR or white-light illumination is listed for the AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM. The camera is specified for colour imaging down to 0.01 lux at F1.2 with AGC on, so it can work in low ambient light but should not be expected to illuminate a completely dark road scene by itself. Suitable vehicle or external lighting is therefore important for night operation.
- How is the AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM connected to a mobile recorder?
The camera provides one coaxial HD output conforming to HDTVI through an aviation plug. The specified B pin sequence is pin 1 video, pin 2 audio, pin 3 power and pin 4 ground. The recorder, camera and extension cable should all support this arrangement, because physically similar aviation connectors can use different electrical pin assignments.
- What should I check before choosing the AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM?
Choose the AE-VC259T-S-2.1MM when you need 2MP front-facing vehicle video, a wide 2.1 mm lens, built-in microphone and 96 dB WDR. Before purchase, confirm the intended recorder supports the HDTVI aviation-plug interface and B pin sequence, that a 9 to 16 V DC supply is available, and that low-light colour performance without built-in IR suits the installation.
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