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What is the Hikvision Anti-Corrosion Series Network Camera?
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The Hikvision Anti-Corrosion Series is a line of rugged IP cameras with marine-grade 316L stainless-steel housing and advanced imaging for harsh, corrosive environments.
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Which corrosion-resistance materials are used in this series?
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These cameras use 316L stainless steel and specialized anti-salt coatings to withstand marine, coastal and chemical exposure.
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What Ingress Protection (IP) and impact (IK) ratings do they have?
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The series is rated IP68 for dust/water resistance and IK10 for robust impact protection.
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What operating temperature range do they support?
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They operate reliably from –40 °C to 60 °C (–40 °F to 140 °F) in extreme climates.
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Are these cameras suitable for marine and offshore applications?
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Yes. Their anti-corrosion housing and IP68 rating make them ideal for ships, docks, oil platforms and coastal installations.
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What image resolutions are available?
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Models offer 2 MP, 4 MP, 6 MP and 8 MP resolutions with up to 4K ultra-HD output.
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Which lens types and fields of view are offered?
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Fixed, varifocal and motorized zoom lenses are available, covering 2.8 mm to 12 mm focal lengths and 30°–110° fields of view.
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Does the series support PoE (Power over Ethernet)?
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Yes. All models support IEEE 802.3af/at PoE for simplified installation and power management.
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What video compression standards are supported?
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They support H.264, H.265, H.265+ and MJPEG for efficient bandwidth use and high-quality streaming.
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Do these cameras offer day/night functionality?
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Yes. Built-in IR LEDs provide up to 50 m of night vision, with automatic 24/7 day/night switching.
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Is edge storage available on these models?
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Yes. A microSD slot supports up to 256 GB for onboard recording and backup.
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What warranty and support options are included?
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Hikvision provides a standard 3-year warranty and optional extended support plans for enterprise deployments.
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Which remote monitoring platforms are compatible?
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They integrate with Hik-Connect, iVMS-4200 and third-party ONVIF-compliant VMS for remote access.
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What are common applications for the Anti-Corrosion Series?
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Use cases include ports, offshore rigs, chemical plants, water treatment facilities and coastal surveillance.
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How do I install and ground these cameras properly?
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Mount using the supplied stainless-steel brackets, follow the installation guide, and ensure proper earthing to prevent galvanic corrosion.
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How do I configure corrosion-resistance settings?
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Use the web interface or Hik-Connect app to enable anti-corrosion self-check, firmware auto-updates and environment-adaptive imaging.