Hikvision DS-2XE6146F-HS(2.8MM)(C) is a 4 MP fixed-dome, explosion‑proof IP camera engineered for hazardous industrial environments where gas and dust atmospheres are present. The camera uses a 316L stainless‑steel anti‑corrosion enclosure, carries ATEX and IECEx explosion‑proof certifications for Zone 1/2 and Zone 21/22 installations, and is rated IP68 for outdoor use. It supports H.265+/H.265/H.264 video compression, multiple streams, on-board smart analytics and a built‑in heater for reliable cold starts down to −40 °C.

• Explosion‑proof design with ATEX & IECEx certification for hazardous gas/dust zones.
• High resolution 4 MP imaging (up to 2688 × 1520 / 2560 × 1440 depending on variant).
• 316L stainless‑steel anti‑corrosion housing with IP68 ingress protection.
• Built‑in heater for operation down to −40 °C; suitable for outdoor/offshore use.
• H.265+/H.265/H.264 codecs, multi‑stream support and smart analytics (line crossing, intrusion, unattended object, region entry/exit, object removal, face detection support).
• Power options: PoE (802.3af) and 12 VDC; audio in/out and alarm I/O available.

Who it's for

• Industrial and petrochemical sites, refineries, offshore platforms, grain handling, paint booths and other hazardous‑area installations.
• Systems integrators and contractors installing CCTV in ATEX/IECEx environments.

Installation & compliance notes

• Must be installed by qualified personnel in accordance with ATEX/IECEx regulations and local electrical codes.
• Product carries ATEX & IECEx certification for Zone 1/2 and Zone 21/22 — verify the exact certificate and gas/dust group and temperature class for your site before installation.
• Check local approval requirements (e.g., UL/CSA) if deploying outside EMEA.

Downloads & resources: Official Hikvision product page and datasheet (see manufacturer/reseller links).