Hikvision DS-2TXS2628-3P/QA/GLT/CH30S80-KIT Solar-powered Thermal Camera Kit (30AH vBattery)

Model: DS-2TXS2628-3P/QA/GLT/CH30S80

Who This Is For

For security managers and installers who need to monitor remote or off-grid sites where running mains power or data cabling is not feasible, the Hikvision DS-2TXS2628-3P/QA/GLT/CH30S80 Solar Thermal Kit is a fully self-contained surveillance solution. It combines a 256 x 192 thermal imaging sensor with a 4MP optical camera, an 80W solar panel, a 30Ah lithium battery, and 4G LTE connectivity into a single deployable unit. Designed for mining exploration zones, rural property boundaries, critical infrastructure perimeters, and temporary construction sites, this kit operates independently of any fixed infrastructure. The thermal sensor detects human and vehicle movement in complete darkness and through visual obscurants, while the integrated strobe light and audible alert provide active deterrence on detection. At 26.6 kg all-up, it is a substantial unit suited to semi-permanent pole or post installations where site coverage cannot wait for civil works.

What This System Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Mining and Resources Site Managers: Deploying perimeter detection on exploration leases or remote plant areas where no power or data infrastructure exists - 4G LTE transmission and solar operation remove both cabling constraints.
• Rural and Agricultural Property Owners: Covering distant paddock gates, water infrastructure, or boundary crossings where thermal detection identifies intruders or vehicles in complete darkness at distances a standard optical camera cannot match.
• Infrastructure Protection Teams: Monitoring fuel depots, electrical substations, or grain storage facilities where the temperature exception alarm adds an early fire detection capability alongside intrusion detection.
• Temporary Construction and Event Security: Installing a fully self-contained surveillance unit that can be repositioned as a project progresses, without waiting for site power or network access to be established.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2TXS2628-3P/QA/GLT/CH30S80 kit solves a specific and genuine problem: how to run surveillance on a site with no power, no network, and no cabling. The combination of solar charging, 30Ah battery, 4G LTE, and thermal detection is well-matched for remote Australian conditions, and the IK10-rated IP67 housing handles the operating environment across -40°C to 65°C. The temperature exception alarm is a meaningful addition for fire-risk sites. Where this kit has clear limits: the thermal sensor resolution of 256 x 192 is suited to detection and classification at moderate ranges, not to producing evidential-quality imagery for facial or licence plate recognition - that is not what thermal sensors at this specification are designed to do. If a site requires high-definition identification images alongside thermal detection, the optical 4MP channel provides that for daytime or well-lit conditions. This kit is available through Security Australia with the 30Ah battery included as part of the bundle.

Complete Package Contents

• 1 x DS-2TXS2628-3P/QA/GLT Thermal Camera - 256 x 192 thermal sensor, 4MP optical sensor, IP67/IK10, embedded strobe and audible alert, 4G LTE, -40°C to 65°C operating range
• 1 x 80W Photovoltaic Solar Panel - primary power source for continuous off-grid operation
• 1 x 30Ah Lithium Battery - rechargeable energy storage for the solar power system

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need to monitor a remote boundary, gate, or infrastructure point where there is no power supply and no data network - the 80W solar panel, 30Ah battery, and 4G LTE make this a fully independent unit.
• Good match if: Your site carries a fire risk from fuel, grain, or electrical equipment - the temperature exception alarm monitoring from -20°C to 150°C adds a detection layer that standard optical cameras cannot provide.
• You may need a different model if: Your priority is facial recognition or licence plate capture as the primary outcome - a high-resolution optical ANPR or AI-enabled IP camera on a powered network will produce far more usable identification imagery than a thermal-first kit at this resolution.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: The site has no mains power, no network infrastructure, and requires detection in complete darkness or visually obscured conditions - the solar, battery, 4G, and thermal combination is purpose-built for this scenario.
• You may need a different model if: The site has mains power and a network connection available, and the budget is the priority - a powered IP thermal or TiOC camera on a PoE switch will deliver the same detection capability at a lower unit cost without requiring the solar energy system.
• Pairs well with: A 4G-capable NVR or cloud video management platform that accepts RTSP streams, allowing centrally managed recording and alarm review across multiple deployed kit locations.

Common Questions

1. Does this kit work completely off-grid with no power or data cables?

   Yes. The DS-2TXS2628-3P/QA/GLT/CH30S80 kit is designed specifically for off-grid deployment. The 80W solar panel charges the included 30Ah lithium battery during daylight hours, while all video and alarm data transmits over the 4G LTE mobile network using LTE-TDD, LTE-FDD, or WCDMA standards. The only requirement at the site is sufficient mobile network signal from your chosen carrier.

2. Will this camera detect intruders at night without any lighting?

   Yes. The thermal sensor operates on heat signatures rather than reflected light, so it functions in complete darkness, through smoke, and in conditions where optical cameras produce no usable image. The 256 x 192 vanadium oxide uncooled focal plane detector identifies human and vehicle heat signatures independent of ambient lighting conditions. The 4MP optical channel captures colour detail in daylight or lit conditions but is not the primary detection mechanism at night.

3. What is the thermal sensor's NETD rating and what detection distances should I plan for?

   The confirmed specification for this model is a 256 x 192 vanadium oxide uncooled focal plane thermal sensor with a 50.0° x 37.3° field of view. Specific NETD figures and DORI-equivalent detection distances are not published in the available specification data for this kit. As a general principle, 256 x 192 thermal sensors at this FOV are suited to perimeter detection and human/vehicle classification at ranges appropriate for typical site approach distances rather than long-range identification at several hundred metres. For site-specific range planning, the team at Security Australia can assist with application review based on your mounting height and target detection distance.

4. How does the temperature exception alarm work and what can it actually detect?

   The temperature exception alarm monitors surface temperatures within the confirmed range of -20°C to 150°C and triggers an alert when a configured threshold is exceeded. It functions by detecting radiated heat from surfaces within the camera's thermal field of view - this makes it suitable for early detection of overheating electrical equipment, smouldering material, or elevated temperatures at fuel storage. It is a thermal imaging-based temperature monitoring function, not a point-sensor smoke or fire detector, and should be assessed against relevant fire safety standards for your specific application.

5. Does the human and vehicle classification actually reduce false alarms from animals or wind-blown vegetation?

   Yes, that is its practical function. The video analytics engine classifies detected thermal events as human or vehicle before triggering an alarm output. Events that do not match these classifications - such as animals, moving vegetation, or general background thermal variation - do not generate an alert. On remote sites where animal activity is frequent, this classification step is significant: it determines whether every wallaby or wandering cow triggers a 3am alert or is silently ignored.

6. Can the kit be connected to a wired power or network source if one becomes available later?

   Yes. The camera unit also supports 12 VDC (±25%) and PoE via Hi-PoE Class 3 as wired power inputs. If a site later gains mains power or a network connection, the unit can be connected conventionally without replacing the camera. The solar and battery system is the primary off-grid power path, but the wired options provide flexibility as site infrastructure develops.

7. How does the IK10 rating affect where the camera can be installed?

   The IK10 rating means the camera housing withstands impacts up to 20 joules - the highest level in the IEC 62262 impact resistance scale. Combined with IP67 dust and water ingress protection and the confirmed operating temperature range of -40°C to 65°C, this housing is suited to exposed outdoor mounting on poles, fence posts, and structures where the unit will face physical knocks, driving rain, dust, and temperature extremes without sealed enclosure additional protection.

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