Hanwha XNB-A8004B 5MP Modular Remote Head Camera

The Hanwha XNB-A8004B is a powered modular remote head network camera designed for flexible surveillance deployments requiring interchangeable lens options and advanced processing capabilities. Built on the WN9 processing engine, this compact dome camera supports dual resolution modes—2MP at 30 fps or 5MP at 15 fps—making it adaptable to various scene requirements and bandwidth constraints. IP66-rated construction and integrated day/night capability enable reliable outdoor and indoor operation.

Key Features

• Dual Resolution Modes: Operate at 2MP 30 fps for streaming efficiency or 5MP 15 fps for detailed analytics and forensic review
• 120dB Wide Dynamic Range (WDR): Handles extreme lighting contrasts in retail, transportation, industrial, and mixed-light environments without image degradation
• Triple Video Codec Support: H.265 for bandwidth optimization, H.264 for universal VMS compatibility, or MJPEG for motion-intensive scenes
• Built-in IR & Night Vision: 0.5m IR distance enables 24/7 surveillance with automated day/night (ICR) switching for consistent image quality
• Modular Design: Interchangeable lens architecture supports custom focal lengths for specialized deployment scenarios
• Multiple Connectivity: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB support flexible network integration and configuration
• Storage Flexibility: microSD card support enables local backup and extended recording capability
• HTTPS Encryption: Secure data transmission protects surveillance streams across network infrastructure
• ONVIF Compatibility: Standard-compliant integration with third-party VMS platforms and management software

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: Dome with hard-coated bubble
• Resolution: Up to 5MP (configurable 2MP or 5MP)
• PoE+ Power (802.3at Class 3) with low 0.24 lbs weight
• IP66 Outdoor Rating
• Single Channel, 1 Stream Configuration
• WDR Technology: 120dB extremeWDR

Ideal Applications

The XNB-A8004B excels in environments requiring modular flexibility and superior image quality across varying lighting. Deploy in retail environments with mixed indoor/outdoor sightlines, transportation facilities with dynamic lighting, industrial zones with high-contrast scenes, and critical infrastructure requiring detailed forensic capability. The dual resolution capability allows organizations to balance detail capture with network bandwidth management.

Ted Perry

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The XNB-A8004B represents a premium modular approach to surveillance, distinguishing itself through resolution flexibility and the WN9 engine's processing efficiency. The dual 2MP/5MP configuration is particularly valuable in deployments where scene detail requirements vary by location—use 5MP for critical zones requiring facial recognition or license plate detail, and 2MP for perimeter or overview coverage. The 120dB WDR implementation handles retail storefronts with exterior sunlight and interior ambient lighting simultaneously, eliminating the common surveillance problem of backlit subjects.

H.265 codec support reduces storage and bandwidth costs by 40-50% compared to H.264 while maintaining quality, a critical consideration in large multi-camera deployments. The modular lens architecture demands careful lens selection at purchase—confirm your required focal length during specification to optimize surveillance coverage. IP66 and integrated IR make outdoor mounting straightforward, though the 0.5m IR distance limits low-light performance to close-range detail; outdoor perimeter coverage should account for ambient lighting availability.

ONVIF compatibility ensures VMS flexibility, while native Wi-Fi and USB connectivity provide installation options in environments where Ethernet runs are impractical.

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