Product Overview
Built for environments where salt air, chemical vapours and industrial contaminants destroy standard camera housings, the DS-2XC3386G0H-LISU/SL (PA) is an 8MP polymer anti-corrosion fixed turret camera from Hikvision. Featuring a specialised polymer enclosure rated to IP68, it is designed for long-term installation at ports, jetties, chemical processing facilities, food and beverage plants, wastewater treatment sites, offshore platforms and marine vessels. Equipped with 3840 x 2160 resolution, smart hybrid light, 120dB WDR, 3D DNR and distortion correction, it delivers detailed imaging across harsh outdoor conditions where standard cameras may deteriorate quickly. Available in 2.8mm and 4mm fixed lens options, it also incorporates the HEOP analytics platform for onboard human and vehicle classification, PPE detection and people counting. Audio and alarm I/O round out the integration options for sites needing localised response triggers.
Key Capabilities
Polymer Anti-Corrosion Enclosure
The polymer-cased housing resists degradation from salt spray, acidic and alkaline vapours, industrial cleaning agents and constant moisture. This is the defining reason to select this model over a standard IP-rated outdoor turret in corrosive environments.
8MP 4K Resolution
The 3840 x 2160 sensor captures enough detail for licence plate reads, person identification and evidence-grade footage across wide open areas such as ports, loading bays, processing floors and marine access points.
IP68 Weatherproof Rating
IP68 certification provides full dust ingress protection and resistance to sustained water submersion, making this camera well suited to wash-down areas, flood-prone industrial sites and exposed waterfront installations.
HEOP Onboard Analytics
The HEOP platform enables onboard processing for human and vehicle classification, PPE and helmet detection, people counting and compatible third-party applications, adding operational intelligence beyond basic video recording.
Smart Hybrid Light
Combining IR and white light illumination, smart hybrid light adapts to night monitoring requirements across coastal, marine and industrial sites where ambient light levels vary and colour detail can matter for incident review.
Audio and Alarm I/O
Built-in audio input/output and alarm input/output allow connection to external speakers, strobes, relays or warning devices, enabling event-triggered local responses at industrial, marine and processing sites.
Best For
- Coastal and Marine Sites: Jetties, marinas, ports, shipping terminals and waterfront properties where the polymer housing resists the salt air and humidity that corrode standard metal-bodied cameras.
- Chemical and Industrial Processing: Facilities where acidic or alkaline vapours, chemical mist and harsh cleaning agents create corrosion risk for standard outdoor cameras.
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing: Production areas subject to regular wash-downs, sanitising agents and prolonged moisture exposure where IP68 and polymer construction provide the necessary durability.
- Wastewater and Sewage Treatment: Outdoor and indoor zones where corrosive gases, heavy humidity and chemical by-products affect camera housing longevity over time.
- Marine Vessels and Offshore Platforms: Boats, barges, ships and offshore installations where constant exposure to salt, wind and spray makes standard camera housings a maintenance liability.
Why Choose the DS-2XC3386G0H-LISU/SL (PA)
The DS-2XC3386G0H-LISU/SL (PA) occupies a narrow but important category: an 8MP turret camera specifically engineered for environments that damage standard outdoor housings. The PA designation confirms the polymer anti-corrosion construction, while IP68 certification backs up its suitability for wash-down exposure, sustained moisture and direct water contact. A standard outdoor turret with a metal housing may carry an IP67 rating and perform well in typical conditions, but this model is built for the corrosive load that coastal salt air, industrial chemicals and marine environments place on camera hardware over months and years. The HEOP analytics platform adds onboard intelligence for PPE compliance and people counting, which is relevant to industrial and port environments. Alarm and audio I/O support local response integration. Available through Security Wholesalers, this camera suits specialist contractors and facility managers working on sites with a confirmed corrosion requirement.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Selection: Choose the 2.8mm lens when the mounting position is close to the monitored area and wide-angle coverage is the priority, such as over a processing floor or dock entry. Select the 4mm lens when the camera is mounted higher or further back and a tighter field of view with greater detection distance is required, such as along a fence line or open yard perimeter.
Mounting Hardware: The polymer housing protects the camera body but will not compensate for corroding mounting hardware. Use stainless steel or non-corrosive brackets, conduit fittings and cable glands at the same installation point. Seal all cable entries properly to prevent moisture ingress through the back of the bracket, particularly in wash-down or marine environments.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
DS-2XC3386G0H-LISU/SL (PA) |
| Camera Type |
Polymer anti-corrosion fixed turret camera |
| Resolution |
8MP, 3840 x 2160 |
| Housing Material |
Polymer anti-corrosion enclosure for severe-duty coastal, chemical, marine and industrial environments |
| Weather Rating |
IP68 |
| Lens Options |
2.8mm or 4mm fixed lens |
| Illumination |
Smart hybrid light with IR and white light support |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120dB WDR |
| Noise Reduction |
3D DNR |
| Image Processing |
Distortion correction |
| Analytics Platform |
HEOP intelligent analytics platform with onboard processing |
| Analytics Features |
Human and vehicle classification, helmet and PPE detection, people counting, compatible third-party applications |
| Audio Interface |
Audio input/output for compatible external devices |
| Alarm Interface |
Alarm input/output for sirens, strobes, relays and local warning devices |
| Compression |
Advanced video compression for bandwidth and storage efficiency |
| Recommended Environments |
Coastal, marine, chemical processing, food and beverage manufacturing, wastewater treatment, offshore platforms |
Ideal Use Cases
Ports and Shipping Terminals
The polymer anti-corrosion housing and IP68 rating suit port environments where salt air, sea spray and wind-driven moisture are constant. HEOP analytics support vehicle and people counting for operational monitoring.
Chemical Processing Plants
Acidic vapours and chemical mist corrode standard metal housings over time. The PA polymer construction provides extended durability in these environments, with alarm I/O available for event-triggered site responses.
Food and Beverage Production Areas
IP68 rating and the polymer enclosure handle high-pressure wash-downs and sanitising chemical exposure. The 8MP resolution provides detail for hygiene compliance review and access monitoring.
Wastewater and Sewage Facilities
Corrosive gases, high humidity and chemical by-products create hostile conditions for standard cameras. The polymer anti-corrosion housing is specifically suited to extended deployment in these facilities.
Marine Vessels and Offshore Platforms
Boats, barges, offshore rigs and ships benefit from the PA housing’s resistance to sustained salt spray and marine corrosion. Smart hybrid light supports both day and night monitoring in open-water environments.
Coastal Industrial Sites
Exposed perimeter walls, fence lines and building eaves at coastal industrial properties face constant salt-laden air. The polymer housing extends camera service life while 8MP resolution maintains monitoring quality across wide outdoor areas.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this PA model if: The installation site has confirmed corrosion risk from salt air, chemical vapours, industrial wash-downs or prolonged marine exposure and housing longevity is a primary requirement alongside 8MP imaging.
- Choose the 2.8mm lens version if: The camera mounts close to the coverage area and maximum wide-angle field of view is the priority, such as above a dock gate, entry point or processing bay.
- Choose the 4mm lens version if: The mounting position is elevated or set back further from the subject, and a tighter, more focused view with greater detection reach is required.
- Choose a standard outdoor camera instead if: The site has no corrosion exposure and only requires normal IP-rated weatherproofing. The specialist polymer construction of this model adds cost that is not warranted in typical residential or commercial installations without a corrosion concern.
FAQs
- What does the PA designation mean for this camera?
PA stands for Polymer Anti-Corrosion and identifies this as the severe-duty variant of the DS-2XC3386G0H-LISU/SL. The polymer enclosure replaces the standard metal housing to resist corrosion from salt, chemicals, industrial contaminants and prolonged moisture. This makes the camera appropriate for environments where a standard housing would degrade and eventually fail.
- Is this camera rated for direct water exposure or wash-down areas?
Yes. The IP68 weatherproof rating confirms full dust ingress protection and resistance to sustained water submersion beyond standard splash resistance. This makes the DS-2XC3386G0H-LISU/SL (PA) suitable for food processing wash-down areas, marine deck environments and industrial sites subject to direct water exposure.
- What analytics does the HEOP platform support on this camera?
The built-in HEOP platform supports onboard analytics including human and vehicle classification, helmet and PPE detection, people counting and compatible third-party applications. These capabilities are processed directly on the camera, making this model useful at industrial and port sites where intelligent event detection adds operational value beyond standard video recording.
- What lens options does the DS-2XC3386G0H-LISU/SL (PA) come in?
This model is available with a 2.8mm or 4mm fixed lens. The 2.8mm option provides a wider field of view for close-range area coverage such as dock entries, production floors or access gates. The 4mm option delivers a tighter view suited to applications where the camera is mounted further back and a longer detection reach is required.
- Does this camera support two-way audio?
The camera includes audio input and audio output interfaces for connection to compatible external devices. However, as there is no confirmed built-in microphone and speaker combination in the supplied product data, two-way audio through the camera itself cannot be confirmed. The alarm and audio I/O interfaces are suitable for connecting external speakers, warning devices or recording equipment.
- Can the alarm output be used to trigger a local siren or strobe?
Yes. The alarm input/output on this camera allows direct connection to compatible external sirens, strobes, relays or automation systems. This is useful at industrial, port and marine sites where a camera-triggered on-site response is needed without relying solely on remote monitoring.
- What maintenance is recommended for this camera in harsh environments?
Periodic lens cleaning is advisable to remove salt residue, chemical deposits or biological build-up that can affect image quality over time. Use non-corrosive cleaning agents and inspect cable entry seals and mounting hardware at regular intervals. In marine and coastal environments, check for salt accumulation on the lens and housing surface and rinse with fresh water where appropriate.
- Where can I purchase the DS-2XC3386G0H-LISU/SL (PA) in Australia?
This model is available through Security Wholesalers, which stocks a range of Hikvision specialist and standard cameras. Given the specialised nature of the PA anti-corrosion variant, it is recommended to confirm lens option and stock availability before ordering for large or urgent installations.
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