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SS511 Low-Light Day-Night High-Definition Full Color Camera System

The SS511 signifies a leap in subsea IP camera technology for low-light environments. Built around the class-leading color image sensor, the minimum illumination is driven to an impressive 0.0005 lux.

This camera contains a high-sensitivity full HD 35mm full-frame equivalent CMOS sensor. This brings great noise reduction compared to previous-generation technology when shooting in low light. The SS511 is capable of shooting color in dim environments with little video noise. All camera options are adjustable via the Remote-Control IP address. The video stream can be viewed through an IP interface using the ONVIF standard.

The video can stream using several standards, including RTSP.

Features
  • Full color, high-definition camera
  • Exceptional Video Quality: High Sensitivity and High Dynamic Range (HDR)
  • Integrates seamlessly with a range of platforms, including autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), unmanned surface vessels (USVs), and manned systems, providing flexible deployment options for both above- and below-water operations.
  • Low Latency IP video streaming using the ONVIF standard in H.264/H.265 and MJP
  • Output resolution, both streams 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30FPS
  • 2 separate IP interfaces run in parallel through one Ethernet connection

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Specs

The SS511 outperforms comparable cameras in ultra‑low‑light performance, full‑color imaging, ONVIF IP streaming, and subsea ruggedization, where these features are most valuable.

Defense

  • Hull & Underwater Threat Detection: Detect divers, mines, or foreign objects near naval vessels in extremely low-light port environments
  • Covert Reconnaissance & ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance): Full-color ultra-low-light capability enables nighttime surveillance without illumination that could expose the asset.
  • Subsea Infrastructure Monitoring for Security Zones: Protection of underwater cables, pipelines, and port security boundaries using HD situational awareness.
  • AUV / ROV Mission Payloads for Nighttime Operations: Tactical vehicles requiring high-sensitivity imaging for covert mapping, mine countermeasures, or search tasks.
  • Special Operations Maritime Missions: Supports swimmer/delivery vehicles or unmanned systems operating in dark or turbid littoral waters.

Oil & Gas / Energy

  • Subsea Wellhead Monitoring: Real-time HD visuals for integrity checks and anomaly detection during low-light operations.
  • Pipeline Inspection & Leak Detection: Detecting small color changes of particulates in minimally lit subsea environments.
  • BOP (Blowout Preventer) Observation During Live Operations: Essential for operators requiring clean, low-noise imagery while running tools at depth.
  • Platform Structural Monitoring (Legs, Risers, Braces): Long-duration monitoring where light is limited but clarity is mission-critical.
  • Underwater Asset Security: Surveillance for operator-exclusive zones to detect intrusion or damage from vessels or debris.

Shipyards

  • Hull Inspection During Construction & Maintenance: Clear imaging in dry docks, flooded docks, or night operations without dedicated lighting.
  • Ballast Tank & Internal Compartment Inspections: Full color visibility in dark, confined spaces where lighting is restricted.
  • Launch & Recovery Operations Monitoring: Real-time IP streaming helps teams coordinate during vessel deployment or testing at night.
  • Underwater Salvage & Repair Documentation: HD video for classification societies and QA documentation.
  • Security & Perimeter Surveillance in Low-Light Yards: Near-zero light surveillance for large facilities and waterline perimeters.

Autonomous Vehicles / Submarines

  • AUV / ROV Navigation in Low-Light or Deepwater: The 0.0005 lux sensitivity improves navigation and obstacle avoidance without bright lighting.
  • Environmental Mapping & Survey Missions: High-fidelity color imaging supports multispectral or classification algorithms.
  • Autonomous Docking and Recovery Systems: AUVs require accurate visual cues even in dim subsea docking stations.
  • Mission Recording & Data Collection for Playback: High-quality HD recording for post-mission analysis and validation.
  • USV Surface Inspection & Surveillance: Operates in low-light maritime environments at night, supporting persistent monitoring from unmanned craft.

Research

  • Deepsea Biological Observation: Captures natural behavior of species without artificial lighting that disturbs ecosystems.
  • Archaeological & Wreck Documentation: Provides full color detail necessary for site mapping in dark underwater locations.
  • Oceanographic Monitoring Stations: Low-noise imaging for long-term studies where power and light availability are limited.
  • Environmental Impact Studies: Tracks sediment plumes, water clarity changes, and color-based ecological shifts.
  • Robotics & Vision System Development: Ideal sensor platform for research labs advancing underwater autonomy and visual AI models.

 

SS511 Low-Light High-Definition Full Color Day/Night Camera System

  • Full Color High Definition
  • Subject illumination of 0.0005 lux
  • Temperature range of -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
  • Integrates seamlessly with a range of platforms, including autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), unmanned surface vessels (USVs), and manned systems, providing flexible deployment options for both above- and below-water operations.
  • Exceptional Video Quality: High Sensitivity and High Dynamic Range (HDR)
  • Digital zoom can be used to achieve 2x, 3x, and 4x zoom
  • Long-range lens options increase capabilities in low light
  • Low Latency IP video streaming using the ONVIF standard in H.264/H.265 and MJP
  • Output resolution, both streams 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30FPS
  • 2 separate IP interfaces run in parallel through one Ethernet connection
  • ONVIF Compatible and Onboard Recording (IP Version only)

The SS511 Low-Light High-Definition Full Color Day/Night Camera System is a cutting-edge imaging solution specifically designed for operation in the most demanding environments, offering exceptional performance in the lowest light conditions, surpassing the limited capabilities of thermal cameras. The SS512 camera features a remarkably low-light sensor with a minimum subject illumination of 0.0005 lx. Single-shot, auto focus, manual or automatic Iris, and digital zoom are available through the remote TCP/IP connection.

The video stream is available over IP using the ONVIF standard in H.264/H.265 and MJPG. Supported streaming formats are MPEG-2 TS (UDP), RTP, RTSP, RTSPS, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, and TSRTP.

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