- Sku: DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80
- Vendor: SecurityAustralia
Hikvision DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80 4K Colorvu Fixed Bullet Solar Power 4G Network Camera w 30AH BATTERY
The DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80 delivers 4K ColourVu surveillance for off-grid and remote installations where mains power and cabled network access are not available. Built-in 4G LTE connectivity and an integrated solar panel with 30Ah battery mean the camera operates completely independently once deployed. Colour night vision down to 0.0005 Lux with a 30m white-light range ensures usable footage around the clock.
Why This Model
- Truly off-grid operation: The integrated solar panel paired with a 30Ah battery means no electrician, no trenching, and no ongoing power costs - making deployment on rural properties, construction sites, or temporary locations genuinely practical.
- 4G LTE with no local network required: Live feeds and alerts are delivered directly over the cellular network, so there is no need for an on-site router, NVR, or internet connection at the installation point.
- Full-colour night vision at 0.0005 Lux: The F1.0 aperture and ColourVu sensor produce colour footage in near-total darkness, giving investigators and operators usable detail rather than greyscale IR imagery.
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Hikvision DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80 4K Colorvu Fixed Bullet Solar Power 4G Network Camera w 30AH BATTERY
Model: DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80
Who This Is For
Property managers specifying surveillance for sites without mains power will find the DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80 addresses the core problem directly: how to run a 4K camera where there is no electrician, no conduit, and no network cable. This camera pairs a 30Ah battery with an integrated solar panel and built-in 4G LTE connectivity, meaning the only thing you need on site is adequate sunlight and mobile signal. The ColorVu imaging system - built on a 1/1.2" sensor with an F1.0 aperture - keeps colour detail down to 0.0005 Lux, so the footage coming back over 4G at 3840 x 2160 is genuinely useful for identification, not just confirmation of movement. It suits rural properties, construction compounds, remote car parks, temporary infrastructure, and any situation where trenching cable or sourcing grid power would cost more than the camera itself.
What This Camera Actually Does
4K ColorVu Imaging
The 1/1.2" sensor combined with an F1.0 aperture delivers full-colour 3840 x 2160 footage down to 0.0005 Lux. At night the camera produces colour images rather than switching to black and white, which matters when you need to identify clothing colour, vehicle colour, or number plate detail from recorded footage.
Solar Power with 30Ah Battery
The integrated solar panel keeps the 30Ah onboard battery topped up during daylight. The battery provides overnight and overcast-day operation without grid power. This combination removes the need for electrical cabling entirely, which cuts both installation cost and the time required to deploy the camera.
Built-In 4G LTE Connectivity
4G LTE (TDD and FDD) is built directly into the camera - there is no separate modem or router required. Footage streams and alerts travel over the mobile network, allowing remote viewing and event notifications from any location with mobile reception. No local network infrastructure is needed on site.
Human and Vehicle Detection
Onboard smart detection classifies detected objects as human or vehicle before triggering an alert. This reduces the false alarm rate compared with pixel-change motion detection, which is particularly important on remote sites where a human response to every alert would be costly and impractical.
White Light Supplement - 30 m Range
The built-in white light illuminator reaches up to 30 metres and works alongside the ColorVu sensor to produce fully lit colour images after dark. It also functions as a visible deterrent - an active white light signals that a camera is present and recording, which can discourage opportunistic intrusion.
H.265 Compression Over Mobile Data
H.265 encoding reduces the data volume of 4K streams substantially compared with H.264. On a 4G connection with a finite data plan, this compression makes continuous or event-triggered streaming practical without consuming excessive data allowances or driving up recurring SIM costs.
Who Buys This Model
- Rural and remote property owners: Farm gates, water infrastructure, and boundary fences that are kilometres from the nearest power outlet are viable camera locations with this model's solar and 4G setup.
- Construction site managers: Temporary compounds and plant storage areas that move between locations benefit from a camera that deploys in an hour with no cabling and relocates just as quickly.
- Council and infrastructure asset managers: Remote pumping stations, stormwater assets, and public reserves where trenching power cable is cost-prohibitive are standard use cases for this camera.
- Event and temporary installation operators: Sites that require surveillance for a fixed period - festivals, temporary car parks, roadworks zones - can be monitored and then decommissioned without any fixed infrastructure left behind.
- Security integrators working off-grid: Installers who regularly quote sites where a generator or solar array plus separate camera would be the only alternative appreciate having a self-contained unit with all components pre-engineered to work together.
Honest Assessment
The DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80 does one thing that most cameras cannot: it operates completely independently of mains power and fixed network infrastructure. The 4K ColorVu imaging is genuinely strong for a solar-powered platform - the F1.0 aperture and 0.0005 Lux minimum illumination produce colour detail at night that most IR-based cameras cannot match. H.265 compression keeps the 4G data consumption manageable, and the IP67 rating means it handles Australian outdoor conditions without issue. Where this camera has limits: the 30Ah battery will deplete faster in extended low-sunlight periods, so sites in southern Australia through winter need solar placement planning. The 30 m white light range, while adequate for access point coverage, will not illuminate a wide yard or large open area. If your site has mains power and network cable already available, a standard PoE bullet camera will deliver better value per dollar. For cable-free deployments, this camera is available through Security Australia with both 2.8 mm and 4 mm lens configurations.
Before You Buy
Solar Orientation and Battery Planning: The solar panel must face north in Australian installations and should be unshaded during the main daylight hours. The 30Ah battery is rated to sustain operation through overcast days, but extended periods of low solar input - particularly in Tasmania and southern Victoria through winter - can deplete the battery. Confirm average peak sun hours for the installation location before specifying this camera as a permanent deployment rather than a temporary one.
SIM Card and Data Plan Requirements: The camera requires a physical SIM card with a 4G LTE data plan - this is not included. Choose a carrier with strong coverage at the installation site and select a data plan sized for your streaming or event-upload requirements. H.265 encoding reduces data consumption, but a 4K stream still uses significantly more data than a 1080p feed. Confirm mobile reception at the exact mounting location before final installation.
Quick Fit Check
- Good match if: Your site has no mains power and no fixed network - the integrated solar panel, 30Ah battery, and built-in 4G LTE mean the camera is entirely self-contained and requires only a SIM card to go live.
- Good match if: You need colour footage after dark at a remote location - the F1.0 aperture and ColorVu sensor deliver full-colour images down to 0.0005 Lux without relying on an external lighting source.
- You may need a different model if: The installation site has mains power and Cat6 cabling already in place - a wired PoE bullet camera will deliver equivalent or better image quality without the data plan overhead and with more consistent around-the-clock power reliability.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
Real-World Scenarios
How It Compares
- Choose this if: The site has no mains power or fixed network - the self-contained solar, battery, and 4G system removes all infrastructure dependencies that a standard IP bullet camera would require.
- You may need a different model if: The site already has mains power and data cabling - a wired PoE bullet camera at equivalent resolution will deliver uninterrupted power without solar dependency or recurring SIM data costs.
- Pairs well with: A cloud video management platform or NVR with 4G/LTE input support for centralised multi-site recording and alert management.
Common Questions
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Does this camera work without any mains power connection at all?
Yes. The DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80 is fully self-powered via the integrated solar panel and 30Ah battery. No mains power connection is required at any point. The solar panel replenishes the battery during daylight hours, and the battery sustains operation through the night and during overcast days. The only external requirement is a 4G SIM card for network connectivity. -
Will this camera produce colour footage at night, or does it switch to black and white?
It produces full-colour footage at night. The ColorVu system uses a 1/1.2" sensor with an F1.0 aperture and a built-in white light illuminator to capture colour images down to 0.0005 Lux. The camera does not switch to a monochrome IR mode - colour is maintained throughout the night as long as the white light is active. The 30 m supplement light range applies to this full-colour nighttime operation. -
What SIM card do I need, and is one included?
No SIM card is included. You will need to supply a 4G LTE SIM from an Australian mobile carrier with coverage at your installation site. The camera supports both LTE-TDD and LTE-FDD bands, which are used by Australian carriers including Telstra, Optus, and TPG. Select a data plan appropriate for your streaming volume - H.265 encoding reduces data usage, but a 4K stream still consumes more data than lower-resolution feeds. -
How far away can the camera detect and identify a person?
Using the 2.8 mm lens, detection range is 44 m, observation is 17.5 m, recognition is 9 m, and identification is 4.5 m based on published DORI distances. The 4 mm lens tightens the field of view and will extend these distances proportionally. For access point monitoring where face-level identification is needed, mounting height and angle relative to the approach path affect real-world identification performance. -
Does the smart detection actually reduce false alarms, and how does it work?
Yes, it does. The onboard processing classifies moving objects as either human or vehicle before an alert is triggered. This means alerts from animals, blowing vegetation, lighting changes, and other non-relevant motion are filtered out at the camera level before anything is sent over the 4G connection. For remote sites where every alert would otherwise require a manual check, this classification step makes the system operationally practical. -
Will the 30Ah battery last through multiple overcast days in winter?
The battery capacity is rated to sustain operation through periods of low solar input, but extended sequences of heavily overcast days - particularly in southern Australia through winter - will progressively deplete the battery. For deployments in Tasmania, Victoria, or South Australia, confirming average peak sun hours for the specific location and season is an important step before specifying this camera as a permanent year-round installation. Temporary and warm-climate deployments are less constrained by this factor. -
Can this camera connect to an NVR for local recording, or does it only record to the cloud?
The camera transmits over 4G, so it connects to recording platforms that support 4G/LTE IP cameras rather than a local PoE NVR. Cloud-based video management systems and platforms compatible with Hikvision's 4G camera range are the standard recording options. If you need guidance on compatible recording solutions, Security Australia can assist with platform selection to match your site requirements.
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