Hanwha QNE-C9013RL 4K AI Outdoor Flateye with Dual Light + Person/Vehicle Classification
Model / Series: QNE-C9013RL
The Hanwha QNE-C9013RL is a 4K (8MP) IP outdoor flateye camera with Dual Light technology (30 m white LED + 30 m IR for color night vision), on-camera AI Object Detection (Person / Vehicle classification with vehicle subtypes), 1/2.8" CMOS sensor, 120 dB WDR, IP66 / IP67 / IK10 housing, and −40 °C to +60 °C operating range. The flagship Wisenet Q C-series flateye — for premium outdoor identification-critical positions across Chicago commercial properties.
Specifications
- Brand
- Hanwha Vision
- Model
- QNE-C9013RL
- Series
- Wisenet Q (C-series — AI + Dual Light)
- Camera Type
- IP outdoor 4K AI flateye with Dual Light (white LED + IR) for color night vision
- Image Sensor
- 1/2.8" CMOS
- Resolution
- 4K (3840 × 2160), plus downscaled modes
- Max Frame Rate
- 30 fps / 25 fps (60 Hz / 50 Hz) at H.265 / H.264 · 30 fps MJPEG at 8MP, 5 fps otherwise
- Lens
- 3.0 mm fixed focal — wide angle
- Aperture
- F1.6
- Field of View
- Horizontal 108° / Vertical 59° / Diagonal 127°
- Day/Night
- Auto with Dual Light technology
- Dual Light Illumination
- White LED viewable up to 30 m (98 ft) · 850 nm IR LED viewable up to 30 m (98 ft) — long-life
- Minimum Illumination (Color)
- 0 lux (white LED on)
- Minimum Illumination (B/W)
- 0 lux (IR LED on)
- WDR
- 120 dB
- Video Compression
- H.265 / H.264 (Main / High) / MJPEG with WiseStream III (AI engine-based smart codec)
- AI Object Detection
- Person / Vehicle classification with vehicle subtypes
- AI Analytics
- AI motion detection, virtual line (crossing / direction), virtual area (loitering / intrusion / enter / exit), defocus detection
- Network
- RJ-45 Ethernet
- ONVIF
- Profile S, Profile G, Profile T (Profile M support per Hanwha — confirmed at order)
- Power Input
- PoE (IEEE 802.3af, Class 3)
- Power Consumption
- Max 10.0 W, typical 4.5 W
- Operating Temperature
- −40 °C to +60 °C (−40 °F to +140 °F)
- Operating Humidity
- 0–95% RH
- Environmental Protection
- IP66 / IP67 (immersion-resistant, weatherproof)
- Impact Resistance
- IK10 (vandal-resistant)
- Dimensions
- Ø 140.0 × 99.6 mm (Ø 5.51 × 3.92 in)
- Weight
- 790 g (1.74 lb)
- TAA / NDAA Compliance
- NDAA-compliant per Hanwha Vision documentation
Best Fit & Recommended For
Hanwha QNE-C9013RL — 4K AI Outdoor Flateye with Dual Light Color Night Vision
The Hanwha QNE-C9013RL is the flagship of Hanwha Vision’s Wisenet Q C-series flateye family — a 4K (8MP) outdoor flateye camera combining Dual Light illumination (30 m white LED + 30 m IR for color night vision) with on-camera AI Object Detection (Person / Vehicle classification with vehicle subtypes), WiseStream III AI codec, 120 dB WDR, F1.6 wide-angle lens, and an extreme −40 °C to +60 °C operating range — all in an IP66 / IP67 / IK10 vandal-rated low-profile flateye housing.
For Chicago bank branches, premium retail storefronts, healthcare facility approaches, premium hospitality entries, and any commercial position where 4K resolution + color night vision + AI Person/Vehicle classification all matter, the QNE-C9013RL is one of the strongest options in the Wisenet Q lineup.
What the QNE-C9013RL Combines That Other Cameras Don’t
The QNE-C9013RL is unusual in that it brings together three feature categories that typically require choosing two of three:
- 4K (8MP) resolution — typically requires premium-tier P or X series cameras at significantly higher cost
- Dual Light color night vision — typically requires specific Dual Light SKUs that may not include AI
- On-camera AI Object Detection — typically requires premium AI cameras at higher cost
By combining all three at the Wisenet Q C-series price point, the QNE-C9013RL delivers premium-tier capability at a more accessible commercial price point than the PND-A9081RF (indoor flush mount) or XNV-A9084R (outdoor vandal dome) — though those P/X-series cameras add full deep-learning attribute search and confirmed CloudConnector cloud-direct capability beyond what the C-series Q delivers.
⭐ AI Object Detection — Person / Vehicle Classification
The QNE-C9013RL runs on-camera AI Object Detection that classifies objects in the scene:
- Person — full-body detection
- Vehicle — with subtype classification: car, bus, truck, motorcycle, bicycle
The AI runs on the camera itself with no external server required, producing structured event metadata that integrates with the NVR or VMS for alerting and search. Combined with AI motion detection (more accurate than rule-based motion zones), virtual line crossing with direction, and virtual area analytics (loitering, intrusion, enter/exit), the QNE-C9013RL produces materially fewer false alerts than standard motion-detection cameras.
Note: the QNE-C9013RL’s AI is more limited than the premium P-series (PND-A9081RF, PNO-A9081R) and X-series (XNV-A9084R) — those add Face / License Plate detection, full attribute search (gender / color / age / mask / glasses), people counting, queue management, and heatmap. For Chicago projects where those advanced features matter, the P/X-series is the right pick.
Dual Light — Color Night Vision Where It Matters
Same Dual Light technology as the QNE-C8013RL: combines 30 m white LED (full-color night vision) and 30 m IR (B&W IR) with intelligent auto-switching. The 850 nm long-life IR LEDs ensure long camera lifespan while delivering forensically valuable color identification at night.
For Chicago bank branches, ATM vestibules, retail storefronts, apartment building entries, and any position where suspect / vehicle color matters at night, Dual Light is a meaningful upgrade over IR-only cameras.
QNE-C9013RL vs. QNE-C8013RL — Pick the Right C-Series Flateye
| Spec | QNE-C8013RL | QNE-C9013RL (this) |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 5MP (2592 × 1944) | 4K (3840 × 2160) |
| Lens | 3 mm F1.2 (97° HFOV) | 3 mm F1.6 (108° HFOV) |
| AI Object Detection | — | Yes (Person / Vehicle / vehicle subtypes) |
| AI Codec | Standard | WiseStream III (AI engine) |
| AI Analytics | — | Virtual line, virtual area, defocus |
| Dual Light | Yes (white LED + IR, 30 m each) | Yes (white LED + IR, 30 m each, 850 nm long-life) |
| Operating temp | −40 °C to +60 °C | −40 °C to +60 °C |
| Best fit | 5MP Dual Light, fast lens | 4K + Dual Light + AI for premium positions |
The QNE-C9013RL is the right pick when 4K resolution and on-camera AI together justify the higher per-camera cost. The QNE-C8013RL is the right pick when 5MP + faster F1.2 lens are the priority and AI classification isn’t required.
Where the QNE-C9013RL Wins in Chicago Projects
This is a premium position camera. Specific Chicago-relevant best-fit:
- Bank branch and ATM vestibules — 4K + Dual Light suspect ID + AI vehicle classification at drive-throughs
- Premium retail storefronts — loss-prevention forensic search with vehicle / person classification
- Healthcare facility entry approaches — Person classification reducing false alerts from blowing leaves / weather
- Premium hospitality entries — guest-arrival imagery at 4K with color preservation at night
- School and university entrances — AI-classified security workflows during off-hours
- Multi-tenant building rear entries — premium identification at vandal-prone positions
- Federal-grade installations — extreme cold tolerance (−40 °C) plus AI for federal-funded projects
For general outdoor flateye positions where premium features aren’t required, the QNE-8011R (standard Q tier IR-only) is significantly less expensive while still delivering 5MP + IK10 vandal-rated indoor / semi-outdoor coverage.
Where the C-Series Sits in the Wisenet Q Lineup
| Tier | Series | Indoor Examples | Outdoor / Vandal Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI + Dual Light + Cloud-Ready | Wisenet Q C-series | QND-C8013R | QNE-C9013RL, QNE-C8013RL, QNV-C8012, QNO-C8023R, QNO-C8083R |
| Performance Value (standard) | Wisenet Q | QND-8010R, QNE-8011R | QNV-7022R, QNV-7082R, QNV-8080R, QNO-7012R, QNO-7022R, QNO-7082R, QNO-8080R |
| Premium AI / Cloud-Direct | Wisenet P (A-line) | PND-A9081RF | PNO-A9081R, PNO-A9081RLP |
| Premium AI Vandal / Cloud-Direct | Wisenet X (A-line) | — | XNV-A9084R, XNV-A9085R |
Professional Installation by Vidimost in Chicago
Vidimost LLC installs Hanwha Wisenet Q C-series AI cameras across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. The QNE-C9013RL is one of our top recommendations for premium outdoor flateye positions where 4K resolution + Dual Light color night vision + on-camera AI Object Detection together justify the per-camera cost.
Our scope includes site walkthrough (assessing position fit for premium 4K + AI camera), mounting, cable runs, PoE switch and NVR sizing, NVR configuration with AI metadata pipeline (Profile M support where confirmed), AI classification tuning, illumination-mode tuning (white LED vs. IR vs. scheduled auto-switch), remote viewing, and property manager training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
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