Hikvision DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80 4K Colorvu Fixed Bullet Solar Power 4G Network Camera No BATTERY

Model: DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80

Who This Is For

For installers and property owners who need full-colour 4K surveillance at locations where running mains power or a wired network is not practical, the Hikvision DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80 is built around that specific constraint. Solar input and 4G connectivity mean this camera can be deployed at rural gates, construction sites, remote car parks, unmanned substations, and agricultural properties without trenching cable or engaging an electrician. ColorVu technology uses a large 1/1.2" sensor and a very low minimum illumination of 0.0005 Lux to produce colour video at night using white light rather than infrared - so footage retains colour detail that monochrome IR cameras cannot deliver. Onboard H.265+ compression keeps 4G data usage manageable, and AI-based human and vehicle classification reduces the number of false alerts sent over the mobile connection.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Rural and Agricultural Property Owners: Monitoring remote gates, water pump stations, or livestock yards where no mains power or wired network exists - the solar input and 4G connectivity make this deployable without any infrastructure work.
• Construction Site Managers: Temporary site security that moves with the project. No electrical connection is required, the camera is up on a pole with a solar panel, and AI alerts fire over 4G to a mobile device when a person or vehicle enters after hours.
• Councils and Utilities Managing Remote Assets: Unmanned reservoirs, pump stations, and public reserves where running cable is cost-prohibitive. The -30°C to 60°C operating range suits exposed Australian environments year-round.
• Security Integrators Solving Off-Grid Briefs: Clients who require colour night vision rather than monochrome IR, and where the job specification calls for 4K evidence-quality footage transmitted over a data SIM with minimal bandwidth overhead via H.265+.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80 does something that most bullet cameras cannot - it operates entirely without mains power or a wired network. The combination of solar input, 4G transmission, 4K ColorVu imaging, and onboard AI makes it a genuinely capable option for remote or temporary deployments where other camera types are simply not viable. The 120dB WDR and 0.0005 Lux minimum illumination are strong specifications at this resolution. What it will not do is replace a PTZ where active operator control and optical zoom are required, and it will not suit high-density multi-camera installs where a wired NVR system would be more cost-effective per channel. Note also that this listing is supplied without a battery - a compatible battery and solar panel need to be sourced separately for off-grid operation. This camera is available through Security Australia and is the camera-only component of a broader solar-powered system build.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need to monitor a remote gate, rural boundary, or temporary construction site where there is no mains power or wired network - the solar input and built-in 4G handle both constraints in a single camera unit.
• Good match if: Your application requires colour footage at night rather than monochrome IR - ColorVu's 0.0005 Lux minimum illumination with white light delivers full-colour video in near-darkness at 4K resolution.
• You may need a different model if: You require active pan, tilt, and optical zoom to follow moving subjects across a wide area - a PTZ camera on the securityaustralia.com.au site would be more appropriate for that application.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: Your install location has no mains power and no wired network - this is the specific combination of solar input, 4G, and 4K ColorVu that a standard wired bullet camera cannot replicate.
• You may need a different model if: You need to cover a very large open area with active tracking and optical zoom - a PTZ camera on securityaustralia.com.au will deliver motorised pan, tilt, and zoom capability that a fixed-lens bullet cannot.
• Pairs well with: A compatible solar panel, lithium battery pack, and 4G SIM plan - these are the external components required to complete an off-grid installation with this camera.

Common Questions

1. Does this camera come with a battery included?

   No. The DS-2XS6A87G1-L/C32S80 is listed and sold without a battery. The camera housing is designed to connect to a compatible external lithium battery pack and solar panel with charge controller, but neither the battery nor the solar panel is included in this listing. You need to size and source the battery separately based on your daily recording hours, the camera's power consumption, and the average peak sun hours at your specific install location.

2. Does this camera work without any wired internet connection at all?

   Yes. The built-in 4G module connects directly to a mobile network using a SIM card, which is not included. No router, switch, or wired network is required at the install location. Live viewing, event alerts, and remote access all operate through Hik-Connect over the 4G data connection. Signal strength at the exact deployment site should be tested before finalising the install location.

3. Will this camera record in colour at night or does it switch to black and white?

   It records in full colour at night. ColorVu technology uses a large 1/1.2" sensor with a minimum illumination of 0.0005 Lux and a white light illuminator with a range of up to 30 m. Unlike standard IR cameras that produce monochrome footage after dark, this camera maintains colour video throughout the night - which means clothing colour, vehicle colour, and other identifying details are visible in recordings.

4. How much mobile data will this camera use?

   It depends on your recording configuration. At 4K resolution, continuous recording will consume a significant volume of data per hour even with H.265+ compression. For SIM-based deployments, the recommended approach is to configure event-triggered recording (activated only when the AI detects a human or vehicle) rather than continuous recording, and to use a lower resolution sub-stream for any live monitoring. This keeps data usage within a manageable SIM plan allowance.

5. What does the AI detection on this camera actually do?

   The onboard AI classifies motion events as either human targets or vehicle targets before triggering an alert. Events caused by animals, birds, wind-blown foliage, or lighting changes do not generate a notification. This is particularly relevant for a 4G-connected camera because every false alert consumes data and generates a push notification - AI filtering substantially reduces the volume of unwanted alerts compared to standard motion detection.

6. Which lens option - 2.8 mm or 4 mm - should I choose for a gate or driveway?

   It depends on the width of the area you need to cover and how close the camera mounts to the subject. The 2.8 mm lens provides a 101.6° horizontal field of view, which suits wide entries or when the camera is mounted close to the subject. The 4 mm lens narrows to 88.2° horizontal but places more pixels on the subject at greater distances, improving detail in footage. For a standard single-vehicle driveway gate where identification detail matters, the 4 mm option generally delivers more usable detail. Security Australia stocks both lens variants - confirm which SKU matches the focal length you require before ordering.

7. Can the solar panel keep this camera running through overcast days or in winter?

   That depends entirely on the battery capacity you pair with it, not on the camera itself. The camera does not include a battery, so the runtime during low-sunlight periods is entirely determined by the battery pack you select and the charge controller's management of that stored energy. A correctly sized battery - calculated against the camera's power consumption, your local winter peak sun hours, and any consecutive overcast days in that region - will maintain operation through low-generation periods. This sizing calculation should be done before committing to the installation rather than after.

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