Product Overview
Built for corrosive and harsh outdoor environments where standard housings fail, the DS-2XC6047G0-L(S) is a 4MP bullet camera from Hikvision that combines a purpose-designed anti-corrosion polymer enclosure with ColorVu full-colour night vision. Rated IP68 and NEMA4X, it is engineered to resist the kind of chemical exposure, salt air, and industrial moisture that would degrade metal-bodied alternatives. Featuring a 1/1.3-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor and a 2.8mm fixed lens, it delivers up to 2680 x 1520 resolution at 25fps. The white light illuminator reaches up to 40m and supports smart supplement light adjustment, ensuring consistent colour imaging after dark without the need for supplemental lighting. It also integrates the Hikvision Embedded Open Platform with 1.5 TOPS computing power, enabling on-camera third-party application deployment. This makes it well suited to coastal facilities, food processing plants, chemical storage yards, aquaculture sites, and any installation where corrosion resistance is a primary requirement.
Key Capabilities
Anti-Corrosion Polymer Enclosure
The polymer body meets IP68 and NEMA4X standards, designed specifically for environments with chemical exposure, salt spray, or high humidity that cause metal housings to corrode and fail over time. This is the core specification that separates the DS-2XC6047G0-L(S) from standard outdoor bullet cameras.
ColorVu Full-Colour Night Vision
A built-in white light illuminator with a range of up to 40m delivers full-colour footage after dark rather than monochrome infrared imagery. Smart supplement light technology adjusts illuminator output automatically, helping to avoid overexposure of nearby subjects while maintaining colour detail across the scene.
120 dB True WDR
True wide dynamic range at 120 dB handles scenes with strong backlighting, such as a camera facing a bright exterior doorway or dock opening. Subject detail is preserved in both bright and shadowed zones simultaneously, which is particularly useful at entry points to industrial facilities.
HEOP with 1.5 TOPS On-Camera Computing
The Hikvision Embedded Open Platform allows third-party applications to run directly on the camera using its 1.5 TOPS computing capacity. This opens the door to on-device analytics and specialised processing without requiring additional hardware, making the camera adaptable to site-specific monitoring requirements.
PoE and Local Storage
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet simplifies installation by combining power and data into a single cable run, with 9-36 VDC power input as an alternative. A microSD slot supports cards up to 256 GB, enabling local edge recording as a backup in the event of network interruptions.
Best For
- Coastal and Marine Facilities: The IP68 and NEMA4X polymer enclosure resists salt air corrosion that would degrade standard aluminium-bodied cameras over time, making the DS-2XC6047G0-L(S) a practical choice for harbours, marinas, boat yards, and waterfront infrastructure.
- Food Processing and Cold Storage: High-pressure washdown environments and refrigerated areas require enclosures that can handle sustained moisture and cleaning agents. The polymer anti-corrosion body and IP68 rating address both of these demands directly.
- Chemical and Industrial Yards: Areas where airborne chemicals or industrial fumes are present cause premature corrosion on conventional camera housings. The NEMA4X rating confirms protection against corrosive agents, supporting long-term deployment in these conditions.
- Outdoor Perimeter Coverage Requiring Colour at Night: Where colour identification of vehicles, clothing, or materials is needed after dark, the 40m white light ColorVu illuminator provides full-colour footage without relying on infrared, which only produces monochrome output.
Why Choose the DS-2XC6047G0-L(S)
The DS-2XC6047G0-L(S) occupies a specific niche that a standard outdoor bullet camera cannot fill: corrosion resistance combined with full-colour night vision in a single fixed-lens unit. The anti-corrosion polymer enclosure with NEMA4X and IP68 ratings directly addresses the premature failure that occurs when metal-bodied cameras are deployed in coastal, chemical, or washdown environments. On top of that physical resilience, ColorVu delivers colour imagery at up to 40m after dark using a white light illuminator with smart brightness control, which is more useful for subject identification than monochrome IR footage. The 4MP sensor at 2680 x 1520 provides meaningful detail at the DORI detect range of 64m with the 2.8mm lens. The inclusion of HEOP with 1.5 TOPS computing headroom also gives site managers the option to deploy on-camera applications without additional hardware investment. Available at Security Wholesalers, the DS-2XC6047G0-L(S) is stocked alongside a compatible polymer junction box for installations requiring a neat, corrosion-resistant cable entry point.
Buyer Decision Tips
Fixed Lens and Field of View: The 2.8mm fixed lens gives a wide field of view suited to covering broad areas at shorter distances, with a DORI detection range of 64m. If your installation requires coverage of a longer narrow approach such as a jetty, perimeter fence line, or extended driveway, consider whether a 4mm or 6mm variant would better match your detection distance requirements before purchasing this specific model.
White Light Illuminator Visibility: The ColorVu white light illuminator produces visible light at night, which means the camera will emit a visible glow when the illuminator is active. This is by design and supports colour imaging, but it should be considered in installations where a covert or low-visibility night-time profile is preferred. In those cases, an IR-based camera would be more appropriate.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model | DS-2XC6047G0-L(S) |
| Resolution | 4MP, 2680 x 1520 @ 25fps |
| Image Sensor | 1/1.3-inch progressive scan CMOS |
| Lens | 2.8mm fixed focal |
| Night Vision Type | ColorVu white light illuminator |
| Illuminator Range | Up to 40m |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| WDR | 120 dB true WDR |
| Enclosure | Anti-corrosion polymer |
| Weather / Protection Rating | IP68, NEMA4X |
| Video Compression | H.265, H.264, H.265+, H.264+, MJPEG |
| Power | PoE IEEE 802.3af (36V-57V) / 9-36 VDC, max. 7.2W |
| Network Interface | 1 x RJ45 100M Ethernet port |
| Local Storage | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC, up to 256 GB |
| On-Camera Computing | HEOP (Hikvision Embedded Open Platform), 1.5 TOPS |
| DORI (2.8mm) | Detect: 64m, Observe: 25.4m, Recognise: 12.8m, Identify: 6.4m |
| Dimensions | 250.5 x 105.6 x 91.9 mm |
| Weight | 0.76 kg |
Ideal Use Cases
Marina and Harbour Facilities
Salt-laden air and constant moisture cause rapid corrosion on standard camera housings. The anti-corrosion polymer body with IP68 and NEMA4X ratings is purpose-suited to permanent deployment at marina berths, boat ramps, and waterfront infrastructure where ongoing maintenance access is limited.
Food and Beverage Processing Plants
Processing environments require regular high-pressure washdowns with cleaning chemicals that attack metal surfaces. The NEMA4X-rated polymer enclosure is designed to withstand this type of chemical exposure, and the IP68 submersion rating ensures the camera survives incidental flooding during cleaning cycles.
Aquaculture and Fish Farm Monitoring
Aquaculture sites combine saltwater exposure, humidity, and outdoor conditions that accelerate corrosion. The ColorVu illuminator provides full-colour night coverage of tanks, pens, and access points, while the polymer housing holds up against the persistent moisture and salt present at these sites.
Chemical Storage and Industrial Yards
Storage areas for industrial chemicals, fertilisers, or fuels often have airborne compounds that corrode standard camera housings over months. The NEMA4X classification specifically covers protection against corrosive environments, making this model a practical choice for perimeter coverage in these locations.
Coastal Commercial Properties
Retail and commercial properties within proximity of the ocean face ongoing corrosion challenges with standard outdoor cameras. The DS-2XC6047G0-L(S) provides a long-service solution for carparks, building exteriors, and loading areas where salt air would otherwise shorten equipment lifespan significantly.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your installation site involves corrosive conditions such as salt air, chemical fumes, washdown environments, or sustained moisture exposure, and you require full-colour night vision with a white light illuminator at up to 40m range.
- Choose a different model if: Your installation is a standard outdoor environment without corrosion risk – a conventional IP68 metal-bodied bullet camera will typically be available at a lower cost. Alternatively, if you need coverage of a longer narrow approach beyond the 2.8mm lens’s DORI range, a model with a longer fixed focal length or motorised varifocal lens would provide better detection distance for that specific geometry.
- Choose a different model if: Covert night-time operation is a requirement. The white light illuminator is visible when active. An infrared-based camera would be more appropriate where a low-visibility night profile is needed.
FAQs
- What does the NEMA4X rating mean for this camera?
NEMA4X extends beyond a standard IP weather rating by specifically covering protection against corrosive agents. It confirms the enclosure can withstand exposure to chemicals, salt spray, and industrial contaminants that would degrade a standard metal-bodied camera over time. For installations in food processing, chemical storage, or coastal marine environments, this rating is the relevant specification to look for. - Does the DS-2XC6047G0-L(S) produce colour footage at night without any external lighting?
Yes. The built-in white light illuminator provides up to 40m of active illumination, producing full-colour footage after dark. Smart supplement light technology adjusts the output automatically to avoid overexposure. No external lighting is required for colour night vision within that range. - Is this camera suitable for submersion or heavy flooding?
The IP68 rating confirms the camera is protected against continuous submersion in water under defined conditions. This makes it suitable for installation in areas prone to flooding, pooling water, or sustained high-pressure water exposure such as washdown zones in food processing or marine environments. - What is the detection range with the 2.8mm lens?
Using the DORI standard, the 2.8mm lens achieves a detect range of 64m, an observe range of 25.4m, a recognise range of 12.8m, and an identify range of 6.4m. These figures help determine whether this lens length provides the detail required at your specific camera-to-subject distance. - Can third-party applications run on this camera?
Yes. The DS-2XC6047G0-L(S) supports the Hikvision Embedded Open Platform with 1.5 TOPS of on-camera computing power. This allows compatible third-party analytics applications to be installed and run directly on the camera without requiring a separate processing device. Available through Security Wholesalers, the camera is supplied ready for HEOP application deployment. - Is there a compatible junction box for this camera?
Yes. A purpose-designed polymer junction box is available separately for the DS-2XC6047G0-L(S). It is listed in the Additional Information section below. Using a matching polymer junction box maintains the corrosion resistance of the installation at the cable entry point, which is important in harsh environments where a standard metal junction box would be inconsistent with the camera’s corrosion-resistant specification.
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