Hikvision DS-2XE6242F-IS/316L 4MP Explosion-proof ATEX & IECEx

Explosion-proof camera for hazardous industrial environments

This camera is designed for locations where safety requirements are significantly higher than for ordinary video surveillance. It can be used in areas with a risk of explosive atmospheres and in environments where moisture, salt, chemicals or corrosion place high demands on materials and construction.

That means you can use the camera in installations where regular cameras are not approved or won’t last long.
The camera has undergone international ATEX and IECEx certifications and is therefore approved for critical environments. 

Explosion-proof design for ATEX and IECEx zones

The camera is developed for installations where explosive gases or flammable dust may be present in the air. In such environments, ordinary electronic equipment is often not allowed because sparks or hot surfaces can ignite the atmosphere.

This camera is therefore built with an explosion-proof housing and materials that can withstand the stresses that may occur in these environments. The design ensures that any sparks or heat cannot ignite the surroundings.

The camera is certified to international ATEX and IECEx standards. These approvals are used in industry to document that equipment may be installed in areas with explosion hazards, such as chemical plants, refineries, gas installations, power generation and certain types of production environments.

That means you can install video surveillance in areas where equipment safety requirements are very high, while still getting a clear monitoring image of the installation.

316L stainless steel for corrosive environments

The camera housing is made from 316L stainless steel, chosen for environments with heavy exposure to moisture, salt and chemical influences. This makes the camera suitable for ports, offshore, process industries and chemical plants.

It gives you a solution better suited to demanding environments where ordinary aluminum cameras can quickly degrade.

4 MP resolution

The camera delivers 4 MP resolution, giving you a clear and detailed image of the area. That makes it easier to see people, vehicles and incidents clearly in everyday monitoring.
The resolution is a good fit for many industrial installations where you want a balance between detail level, bandwidth and storage use.

Choose the lens based on distance and area

The camera is available with several different lenses so you can adapt the surveillance to the area. A shorter lens gives a wider view close to the camera, while a longer lens makes it easier to see details further away.

This lets you choose the version that best fits whether the camera should monitor a small nearby area, a gate, an access road or a more distant zone.

Infrared night lighting

The camera features built-in infrared lighting so you can monitor the area in the dark. That means you still get usable footage even when there is no normal light on site.
This is especially important in industrial areas and outdoor installations where lighting conditions can vary a lot over the day.

Wide Dynamic Range

The camera supports Wide Dynamic Range, which helps handle large differences between light and dark in the same image. This can be relevant at gates, sites with strong lighting or areas with shifting sun and shade.

It gives you a more usable image in situations where a regular camera would otherwise lose detail in bright or dark areas.

Audio in and out

The camera supports audio input and output so you can connect an external microphone or audio equipment if the installation requires it. This can be relevant in solutions where you want audio documentation or integration with other systems.

It gives you more flexibility if the surveillance should be part of a more specialized installation.

Alarm input and output

The camera has alarm input and output so it can be integrated into a larger security system together with sensors, controls or other technical installations. This makes it possible to react automatically to events and send signals to other devices.

This can be an advantage in facilities where video surveillance needs to work with process monitoring or access control.

Person and vehicle filtering

The camera can analyze motion in the image and distinguish between people and vehicles. That means you can choose to receive alarms only when specific types of motion are detected.

In many surveillance installations, ordinary motion detection can produce many unnecessary alarms. This can be caused by movement from animals, rain, snow, shadows or other image changes.

With this feature, the camera can instead focus on the incidents that are typically most relevant in surveillance. You can set rules so an alarm only triggers if a person or vehicle moves into a specific area or crosses a line.

It gives you more precise alarm handling and makes it easier to respond to incidents that actually require attention.

Smart events and analytics

The camera supports a range of intelligent analytics features that help you respond to specific events in the monitored area. Instead of just detecting ordinary motion, the camera can analyze what is actually happening in the image.

You can set up functions such as line crossing, intrusion into an area, entry into a zone or exit from a zone. This makes it possible to monitor certain areas more precisely, for example gates, access routes or security zones.

When an event is detected, the camera can automatically trigger various actions. This can include starting recording, sending an alarm to the monitoring system, saving images or notifying users.

It gives you more active surveillance where the system helps detect events instead of just recording video.

Power via PoE or 230 V supply

The camera can be powered either via PoE or via standard 100 to 240 VAC. That gives you greater freedom when planning the installation.
In some facilities it's advantageous to use an existing power supply, while PoE can be more convenient in other types of installations.

Suitable for harsh environments

The camera is built for outdoor use and for areas with very harsh conditions. It is sealed against water and dust, and the material choice makes it suitable for places with high humidity, salty air and chemical exposure.

It gives you a solution designed to work in environments where ordinary cameras often have too short a lifetime.

Accessories

There are various brackets and mounting parts available for this camera depending on where and how it should be installed. This can include brackets, adapters and installation parts for wall, pole or other industrial setups.

Under the accessories tab you can see which brackets and accessories fit the camera.

Technical key points

• Model: DS-2XE6242F-IS/316L(D)
• Camera type: fixed bullet camera, explosion-proof
• Resolution: 4 MP
• Lenses: 4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm or 12 mm
• Night illumination: IR up to 30 m
• Compression: H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264
• Audio: 1 line in, 1 line out
• Alarm I/O: 1 in, 1 out
• Network: RJ45 10/100
• Storage: microSD up to 256 GB
• Power: 100 to 240 VAC or PoE
• Material: 316L stainless steel
• Protection: IP68, IK08, NEMA 4X
• Approvals: ATEX and IECEx
• Operating temperature: minus 30 to 60 degrees
• Dimensions: 202 × 174 × 172 mm
• Weight: approx. 6.18 kg