Hanwha Vision launches compact 5 MP explosion-proof AI camera

The TNO-C8083E boasts a wide range of explosion-proof certifications, including IECEx, ATEX, KCs and JPEx, in turn rendering the camera ideal for environments (such as oil refineries and gas storage facilities) at a higher risk of an explosive atmosphere due to gas or dust.

AI for situational awareness

Accurate AI object detection and classification of individuals and vehicles vastly improves operator situational awareness. AI algorithms can discern people as distinct objects separate from irrelevant motion, for example shadows or animals, thus reducing false alarms and improving operator efficiency.

Meanwhile, object-type metadata created by the camera enables rapid and efficient forensic search for investigations when and where necessary.

Intelligent video analytics, such as loitering and line-crossing detection, alert operators to abnormal activities in real-time to keep areas safe and secure.

Explosion-proof, yet compact

The TNO-C8083E is compact and, weighting in at just 4.78 kg, it’s 57% smaller and 32% lighter than its closest comparative model. This makes it easier to install in more challenging environments than other more bulky explosion-proof cameras available on the market.

In addition, a 1/2” explosion-proof cable gland means the camera can be installed without any sealing compound.

Enhanced video quality

In addition, the TNO-C8083E supports enhanced video quality through wide dynamic range (WDR) technology, WiseNRII and low-light noise suppression.

WDR enables operators to monitor objects easily in backlit scenes, while WiseNRII leverages AI object detection to reduce motion blur and improve image noise. In low-light environments, AI works to refine image clarity by suppressing noise.

The camera also comes with WiseStreamIII, a cutting-edge video compression technology that reduces bandwidth by anything up to 80% without compromising video quality.

“Next-level” cyber security

The TNO-C8083E is equipped with “next-level” cyber security for user and network authentication, so too unauthorised access blocking. It validates the boot process, has signed firmware and firmware encryption as well as authentication information encryption for secure information storage.

*Learn more about the TNO-C8083E explosion-proof AI camera by visiting the Hanwha Vision website