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4MP 40× LightHunter PTZ · Smart IR 250 m
IPC6854ER-X40-VF
A 4MP LightHunter network PTZ camera built for wide-area sites: 40× optical zoom reaches out to distant detail, Smart IR carries 250 m into total darkness, and smart intrusion prevention with person/vehicle classification watches the perimeter around the clock.
2688×1520 · main stream @30fps40× / 16× · optical / digital zoomIP66 · outdoor housing ratingPoE++ · or AC/DC 24 V power-40~70°C · wide operating range1024 · presets · 16 patrols
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The IPC6854ER-X40-VF is a 4MP 40× optical-zoom LightHunter network PTZ camera built around a 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor (2688×1520 @30fps main stream, Ultra265/H.265/H.264/MJPEG, triple streams). LightHunter low-light processing keeps color detail in near-darkness, and when it gets fully dark, Smart IR carries up to 250 m. Smart intrusion prevention (cross line, intrusion, enter/leave area) filters false alarms with person / non-motor / motor-vehicle classification, while people counting adds flow statistics and crowd-density monitoring for multiple scene types. The unit runs on AC 24 V, DC 24 V or PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt), housed to IP66 and rated -40 °C to 70 °C.
Is this the right camera for you?
Plain-language guide for buyers and installers — based only on what this camera actually does.
Port terminals & container yards40× optical zoom (5.7-228 mm) reaches across a wide yard from a single pole — DORI Detect runs out to 3330.6 m on the datasheet, and 360° endless pan sweeps the full berth without a mechanical stop.
Airport perimeter fencing & apronSmart intrusion prevention (cross line, intrusion, enter/leave area) filters false alarms with person / non-motor / motor-vehicle classification along the fence line; heat-haze reduction keeps the image steady over sun-baked apron tarmac.
Border posts & coastline patrolLong DORI reach (Detect 3330.6 m, Identify 333.1 m) covers open ground between checkpoints, and a -40 °C to 70 °C rating plus IP66 sealing means the same unit keeps working from desert heat to arctic cold.
Highway interchanges & toll plazasPan speed up to 180°/s keeps fast-moving vehicles in frame across multiple lanes, while mixed-traffic classification tells cars, motorbikes and pedestrians apart for cleaner alarms at busy interchanges.
Large plazas & transit hubsPeople counting adds flow statistics and crowd-density monitoring for multiple statistical scenarios, and 1024 presets across 16 patrols (up to 128 actions each) automate a fixed sweep across gates, platforms and queues.
Extreme-climate remote sitesPoE++ (802.3bt) or AC/DC 24 V power flexibility simplifies cabling at remote poles, and heater support keeps the unit running across the full -40 °C to 70 °C rated range.
Not the right pick if you need…
- Ethernet is 10M/100M Base-TX only, not Gigabit — plan bit rate and cable runs accordingly if streaming multiple high-resolution channels over a long distance.
- Housing is rated IP66 with no IK impact rating stated — for street-level sites with high vandalism risk, pair it with a protective enclosure or choose an IK10-rated model instead.
- No built-in microphone or speaker (both listed N/A) and no wiper — bring your own audio device for two-way audio, and expect standing water on the lens dome during heavy rain since there's no powered wiper.
- 9.69 kg on a Ø270 mm × 497 mm body — needs the dedicated pole / wall / ceiling brackets listed below, not a light camera arm.
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Key Features
Complete list from the official datasheet.
High-quality image with 4 MP, 1/1.8" CMOS sensor; 2688×1520 @30fps main stream
Ultra265, H.265, H.264, MJPEG triple-stream video compression
40× optical zoom, 5.7-228 mm motorized lens with 16× digital zoom
Smart intrusion prevention with false-alarm filtering — cross line, intrusion, enter area, leave area detection with human / non-motor / motor-vehicle classification
Automatic selection of best snapshots; face detection with masked-area support
People counting — flow counting and crowd-density monitoring for multiple statistical scenarios
LightHunter technology ensures ultra-high image quality in low illumination environments
Smart IR up to 250 m; AC 24 V / DC 24 V / PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt) power; alarm I/O 7/2, audio I/O 1/1
40× Zoom Meets Smart Detection
Two strengths built into one PTZ camera.
OPTICAL ZOOM
40× optical zoom, 5.7-228 mm lens
Plus 16× digital zoom reaches distant detail — DORI Detect runs to 3330.6 m on the datasheet.
SMART DETECTION
Classification-filtered intrusion prevention
Cross line, intrusion and area detection with person/vehicle classification, plus people counting with crowd-density monitoring.
How far can it see? (DORI)
DORI (EN 62676-4) is the industry standard for what a camera can do at distance. The datasheet gives DORI as a range across the 5.7-228 mm zoom; the bars below show the long end (228 mm, full telephoto) — the wide-angle end starts at 107.2 m Detect / 42.9 m Observe / 21.4 m Recognize / 10.7 m Identify.
Detectsomething is there
3330.6 m10927.2 ft
Observewhat is happening
1332.2 m4370.9 ft
Recognizesomeone you know
666.1 m2185.4 ft
Identifybeyond doubt
333.1 m1092.9 ft
How wide a view at each distance
Scene width covered at typical mounting distances — the number you need to work out how many cameras a wall, yard or aisle takes.
| Distance | 59.5° wide | 2.2° tele |
|---|---|---|
| 5 m16 ft | 5.7 m18.7 ft | 0.2 m0.6 ft |
| 10 m33 ft | 11.4 m37.5 ft | 0.4 m1.3 ft |
| 15 m49 ft | 17.1 m56.2 ft | 0.6 m1.9 ft |
| 20 m66 ft | 22.8 m75.0 ft | 0.8 m2.5 ft |
| 30 m98 ft | 34.3 m112 ft | 1.2 m3.8 ft |
Calculated from the horizontal field of view in the specifications below: width = 2 × distance × tan(FOV ÷ 2). Lens distortion and mounting angle are not included.
Who uses it, where it goes and how to install it
Written for the IPC6854ER-X40-VF from its own datasheet: 4 MP (2688×1520) on a 1/1.8" sensor, 40x optical zoom (5.7–228 mm), 250 m Smart IR, IP66 with a heater for -40 °C to 70 °C, AC 24 V / DC 24 V / PoE++ 802.3bt (max. 61 W), copper RJ45 network.
Who it is for
- Ports, container yards and logistics parks — 4 MP gives more detail than 1080P in the wide and mid-zoom views of a large yard, and at 228 mm a person is still identifiable up to 333.1 m in daylight.
- Perimeters, airports and highways — Smart intrusion prevention classifies human, non-motor vehicle and vehicle; heatwave reduction and gyroscope EIS help on long views over hot tarmac; pan up to 180°/s.
- Unlit remote sites — 250 m of 850 nm Smart IR, color down to 0.0005 Lux, and a heater with -40 °C to 70 °C operation for sites that swing between extremes.
- Projects where PoE++ to the pole is easier than mains — Unlike the fibre version IPC6854ER-X40G-VF (24 V only), this model also accepts PoE++ 802.3bt, so power and video can share one copper cable up to 100 m.
Where and how to install
- Height and view — Mount high, typically 6–10 m on a pole, mast or roof corner, so long views pass over stacked containers, vehicles and fences. Tilt runs -15° to 90° with auto reverse: slightly above the horizon for distant roads, straight down for the pole base.
- A rigid mount for 9.69 kg at 228 mm — At the tele end the view is 2.20° wide, so pole sway shows as shaking. Prefer the pole bracket TR-UP08-A-IN or the aluminium TR-UP08-B-IN on a thick, well-founded pole; the long wall arm TR-WE45-A-IN and the gooseneck TR-WE45-B-IN suit walls and parapets but move more in wind at full zoom.
- Other mounts and the junction box — Corner: TR-UC08-A-IN or aluminium TR-UC08-B-IN. Ceiling: TR-CE45-IN or TR-UF45-A-IN (indoor), or pendant poles TR-SE45-IN (200) and TR-SE45-A-IN (500). Make the power, RJ45, RS485, alarm and audio joints inside the TR-JB12-IN dome junction box.
- Power and cable length — Maximum draw is 61 W with heater and IR on. An 802.3at (30 W) port is not enough, and an 802.3bt Type 3 port (60 W at the switch) is marginal, so use a Type 4 (90 W) PoE++ port or injector, or a 24 V AC/DC supply above 61 W. The RJ45 copper run is limited to 100 m; beyond that use a switch near the pole or the fibre version IPC6854ER-X40G-VF.
- Lightning, earthing and the IR path — Built-in surge protection is 6 kV and the housing is IP66; on a pole add surge protectors on power, network and RS485 and earth the pole. Keep the dome clear of walls, eaves and branches: the 850 nm IR reflects off them and washes out the night image.
- Aim and focus with the BNC output — The camera has 1 BNC video output for debugging. During installation a technician on the pole can connect a small test monitor there to check the view before the network is ready; it is not meant for recording.
Wide or zoomed in: what you actually see
At 5.7 mm the IPC6854ER-X40-VF gives an overview about 57.1 m wide at 50 m. At 228 mm the view is about 1.9 m wide at 50 m and 3.8 m at 100 m, which puts roughly 700 pixels on each metre of the scene at 100 m (2688 ÷ 3.84). The IR reaches 250 m, so DORI distances beyond that need daylight or a lit scene.
| Wide · 5.7 mm | Tele · 228 mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal view angle | 59.47° | 2.20° |
| Width covered at 10 m | 11.4 m | 0.4 m |
| Width covered at 50 m | 57.1 m | 1.9 m |
| Width covered at 100 m | 114.2 m | 3.8 m |
| Identify a stranger's face up to | 10.7 m | 333.1 m |
| Recognize someone you know up to | 21.4 m | 666.1 m |
| See what a person is doing up to | 42.9 m | 1332.2 m |
| Detect that something is there up to | 107.2 m | 3330.6 m |
| IR night distance | 250 m | 250 m |
- Set the home position near the wide end so operators see the whole yard: at 50 m the 5.7 mm view covers about 57.1 m.
- Save zoomed presets on gates, crane lanes and fence corners: at 228 mm a person is identifiable up to 333.1 m in daylight.
- At night, keep important presets within the 250 m IR range or add lighting there.
Widths are calculated from the horizontal view angle (width = 2 × distance × tan(angle ÷ 2)); identify/recognize/observe/detect distances are the manufacturer's DORI figures (EN 62676-4) from the datasheet.
Full Specifications
Complete official specifications from the manufacturer's datasheet (technical values in English).
Camera
| Sensor | 1/1.8" CMOS |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.0005 Lux (F1.2, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR |
| Day/Night | IR-cut filter with auto switch (ICR) |
| Shutter | Auto/Manual, 1 to 1/100000 s |
| WDR | 120 dB |
| S/N | > 56 dB |
Lens & Field of View
| Focal Length | 5.7 to 228 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 40× |
| Digital Zoom | 16× |
| Iris | F1.2 to F4.6 |
| Field of View (H) | 59.47° to 2.20° |
| Field of View (V) | 35.62° to 1.24° |
| Field of View (D) | 73.12° to 2.60° |
Illuminator
| Illumination Distance (IR) | 250 m |
| IR On/Off Control | Auto/Manual |
| Wavelength | 850 nm |
Image
| White Balance | Auto, Outdoor, Fine tune, Sodium lamp, Locked, Auto2 |
| Digital Noise Reduction | 2D/3D DNR |
| Flip | Normal, Flip vertical, Flip horizontal, 180° |
| HLC | Support |
| BLC | Support |
| Smart IR | Support |
| Defog | Digital defog, Optical defog |
| EIS | Support |
| Heatwave Reduction | Support |
| Image Stabilization | EIS (Gyroscope) |
Video
| Video Compression | Ultra 265, H.265, H.264, MJPEG |
| Main Stream | 4 MP (2688×1520), max. 30 fps |
| Sub Stream | 1080P (1920×1080), max. 30 fps |
| Third Stream | D1 (720×576), max. 30 fps |
| Video Bit Rate | 128 Kbps to 16 Mbps |
| U-code | Support |
| ROI | Support |
| Video Stream | Triple streams |
| Privacy Mask | 24 areas, up to 4 areas per scene |
| OSD | Up to 10 OSDs |
Audio
| Audio Compression | G.711U, G.711A |
| Audio Bitrate | 128 Kbps |
| Two-way Audio | Support |
| Suppression | Support |
| Sampling Rate | 16 KHz |
Storage
| Edge Storage | MicroSD, up to 512 GB |
| Network Storage | ANR, NAS (NFS) |
Network
| User/Host | Up to 32 users. 3 user levels: administrator, common user and operator |
| Protocols | SSH, IGMP, RTP, RTCP, SMTP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ARP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, PPPoE, RTSP, RTMP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, FTP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS, 802.1x, SNMP, QoS, SSL/TLS |
| Compatible Integration | ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T, Profile M), API, SDK |
| Security | TLS 1.3, Password Protection, Strong Password, HTTPS Encryption, Export Operation Logs, Basic and Digest Authentication for RTSP, Digest Authentication for HTTP, TLS 1.2, WSSE and Digest Authentication for ONVIF |
| Client | EZStation, UNV-Link, UNV-Link Pro |
| Web Browser | Plug-in required live view: IE 10+, Chrome 45+, Firefox 52+, Edge 79+; Plug-in free live view: Chrome 57+, Firefox 58+, Edge 16+ |
Intelligent
| Exception Detection | Object removed, Object Left Behind |
| Smart Intrusion Prevention | Cross line detection, intrusion detection, enter area detection, leave area detection (support false alarm filtering and the classification of human, non-motor vehicle and vehicle) |
| People Counting | Support people flow counting and crowd density monitoring |
PTZ
| Route Patrol | 16 patrols, up to 32 actions for each patrol |
| Recorded Patrol | 16 patrols, up to 128 actions for each patrol |
| Number of Presets | 1024 |
| Preset Image Freeze | Support |
| Preset Patrol | 16 patrols, up to 64 presets for each patrol |
| Patrol Stay Time | 15 s to 1800 s |
| Home Position | Support |
| Pan Range | 360° (endless) |
| Pan Speed | 0.1°/s to 180°/s |
| Tilt Range | -15° to 90° (auto reverse) |
| Tilt Speed | 0.1°/s to 180°/s |
Events
| Basic Detection | Motion detection, Tampering alarm, Audio detection, Object removed, Object Left Behind |
| General Function | Watermark, IP address filtering, Access policy, ARP protection, RTSP authentication, User authentication, Alarm input, Alarm output |
Interface
| Audio I/O | 1 Input: impedance 1 kΩ, amplitude 2.5 V [p-p], 1 Output: impedance 600 Ω, amplitude 2.5 V [p-p] |
| WIFI | N/A |
| Alarm I/O | 7/2 |
| Serial Port | 1 × RS485 |
| Built-in Mic | N/A |
| Built-in Speaker | N/A |
| Network | 1 × RJ45 10 M/100 M Base-TX Ethernet |
| Video Output | 1 BNC (for debugging) |
Certification
| EMC | CE-EMC (EN 55032:2015+A11:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020) |
| Safety | CE LVD (EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017); UL (UL 62368-1, 2nd Ed., Issue Date: 2014-12-01) |
| Environment | CE-ROHS (2011/65/EU; (EU)2015/863) |
| Protection | IP66 (IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013) |
General
| Power Consumption | Max. 61 W |
| Storage Environment | -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F), Humidity: ≤ 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Surge Protection | 6 KV |
| Reset Button | Support |
| Web Client Language | 22 languages: Traditional Chinese, English, Simplified Chinese, Polish, German, Russian, French, Korean, Dutch, Czech, Portuguese (Europe), Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Thai, Turkish, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Europe), Hungarian, Italian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Slovak |
Dimensions
Engineering drawing reproduced 1:1 from the official datasheet.
unit: mm (in.)
| Dimensions | Ø270 mm × 497 mm (Ø10.6" × 19.6") (Ø × H) |
| Weight | 9.69 kg (21.36 lb.) |
| Power | AC 24 V (±25%) / DC 24 V (±25%) / PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt) · max. 61 W |
| Working Environment | -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F), ≤95% RH non-condensing |
| Protection | IP66 · 6 kV surge |
| Heater | [object Object] |
Optional Mounting Accessories
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TR-UF45-A-INDome Indoor Ceiling Mounting Pedestal
TR-SE45-A-INDome Ceiling Mounting Pole 500
TR-SE45-INDome Ceiling Mounting Pole 200
TR-CE45-INDome Indoor Ceiling Mounting Bracket
TR-WE45-A-INLong Wall Mounting Bracket for Dome
TR-WE45-B-INDome Gooseneck Bracket
TR-JB12-INDome Junction Box
TR-UP08-A-INDome Pole Mounting Bracket
TR-UP08-B-INAluminium Alloy Pole Mounting Bracket
TR-UC08-A-INDome Corner Mounting Bracket
TR-UC08-B-INAluminium Alloy Corner Mounting Bracket
4MP 40x PTZ Camera FAQ — IPC6854ER-X40-VF
How do I power the IPC6854ER-X40-VF on a pole?
The product data lists PoE++ support, so one network cable can carry both power and video from a PoE++ capable switch port or injector. That avoids running separate mains power up the pole — check that your poe switch for ip cameras actually offers PoE++ class ports for PTZ loads.
What zoom and detection distance does it reach?
The 5.7–228 mm lens gives 40x optical plus 16x digital zoom, and DORI Detect runs to 3330.6 m per the datasheet. The wide end starts at a 59.47° horizontal field of view, so one camera pans from full-yard overview to a distant fence corner.
What is its night vision range?
IR illumination at 850 nm reaches 250 m with Smart IR and auto/manual control. The LightHunter 1/1.8-inch sensor works at 0.0005 lux in color (F1.2, AGC on) and 0 lux with IR, while 120 dB WDR and HLC handle gate lighting and vehicle headlamps.
Can it tell people from vehicles to cut false alarms?
Yes. Cross-line, intrusion and area detection run with person/vehicle classification, so wandering animals and moving branches are filtered out. People flow counting with crowd-density monitoring is included, and gyroscope EIS plus heatwave reduction keep long-range detection stable in heat shimmer.
What about storage and harsh-climate operation?
A MicroSD card up to 512 GB records at the edge with ANR refill after network drops, plus NAS (NFS) support. Per the product data it is IP66 rated for -40 to 70 °C, and the main stream delivers 4MP (2688x1520) at up to 30 fps with Ultra 265.
IPC6854ER-X40-VF or IPC6854ER-X40G-VF: what is the difference?
Image, zoom, IR and analytics are the same: 4 MP, 5.7–228 mm, 250 m IR. The difference is the connection. The IPC6854ER-X40-VF has one 10/100 Mbps RJ45 port and can be powered by PoE++ 802.3bt, so one copper cable up to 100 m carries power and video. The IPC6854ER-X40G-VF adds an SFP fibre port but runs on 24 V AC/DC only, so pick it when the pole is far beyond 100 m from the switch and has its own power.
Is the 10/100 Mbps port on the IPC6854ER-X40-VF enough for 4 MP video?
Yes for the camera itself. The bit rate per stream is 128 Kbps to 16 Mbps, so even the main stream at its maximum plus the 1080P sub stream and the D1 third stream stay well under 100 Mbps. What needs planning is the switch uplink: ten of these cameras at 16 Mbps main stream add up to 160 Mbps, so use a gigabit uplink to the NVR. For remote viewing over a slow internet link, watch the sub or third stream.
Will the IPC6854ER-X40-VF work with a Hikvision, Dahua or other third-party NVR, including PTZ control?
Usually yes: it supports ONVIF Profile S, G, T and M plus RTSP, and ONVIF covers live view, recording, pan/tilt/zoom and calling presets on most recorders. Patrol setup, smart intrusion rules and people counting are best configured in the camera's web page or with Uniview NVRs and the EZStation, UNV-Link or UNV-Link Pro clients; their events may not appear on another brand's NVR. Tell us your NVR model and we will confirm before you order.
How do I set up patrols on the IPC6854ER-X40-VF so it covers several points automatically?
Save each view you care about as a preset (up to 1024), then build a preset patrol of up to 64 presets with a stay time of 15–1800 s at each; there can be 16 such patrols. Route patrols (up to 32 actions) and recorded patrols (a manual sweep you record, up to 128 actions) are the other options. Set a home position so the camera returns to an overview after an operator stops using it, and remember that while it looks at one preset it does not watch the others, so cover critical gates with a fixed camera too.
Why does the IPC6854ER-X40-VF give false alarms at night in rain or with insects, and how do I reduce them?
Raindrops and insects close to the dome reflect the IR and look like large moving objects, which trips plain motion detection. Use the smart intrusion rules (cross line, intrusion, enter/leave area) with human or vehicle classification and false alarm filtering instead of basic motion detection, and draw the zones on the ground, away from the sky and swaying trees. The camera has no wiper, so clean the dome and remove spider webs during maintenance.
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