Hikvision AE-VC253T-IT Mobile 1080P TVI 1/2.9”CMOS infrared array square Camera
The Hikvision AE-VC253T-IT is a 1080p mobile camera built for vehicles - buses, trucks, vans and fleet machinery. A rugged metal square body, a 4-pin aviation connector and an IP68 rating handle constant vibration, dust and water, while infrared up to 15 m covers the cabin or rear in the dark. It outputs an analog Turbo HD (TVI) signal, so it connects to a mobile DVR over a single aviation cable.
Key points
- 1080p (1920 x 1080) Turbo HD TVI output at 25 fps
- Progressive Scan CMOS; fixed 2.1 or 2.8 mm lens (M12)
- 4-pin aviation connector (video and power) for high-vibration use
- Infrared up to 15 m; electronic day and night
- IP68 metal housing; -40 °C to 75 °C operation
- 9-16 VDC vehicle power, max 2.5 W
- Connects to a mobile DVR (MDVR), not an NVR
Delivery, warranty & returns · ships same day before 2pm
- Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 2pm, Sydney time.
- 1–4 business days Australia-wide. Free standard shipping over $300, flat $25 under.
- 3-year warranty on cameras and recorders, back-to-base, plus your Australian Consumer Law rights.
- 30-day returns on unopened items. Faulty on arrival? We cover return shipping.
- Genuine Australian stock. Never grey imports. Prices include GST.
All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Order before 2pm (Sydney time) on a business day and in-stock items are dispatched the same day. Most orders arrive within 1–4 business days Australia-wide; remote and regional areas can take a little longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
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§ 01Overview
What the AE-VC253T-IT is
The Hikvision AE-VC253T-IT is a purpose-built mobile camera for in-vehicle and fleet surveillance. Its compact metal square body measures just 83.2 x 46 x 41.6 mm, so it mounts discreetly in a bus cabin, a truck cab, a van load space or on machinery without getting in the way, and a 4-pin aviation connector locks the video and power connection against the constant vibration of a moving vehicle.
It is made for hard service. The housing is IP68 against dust and water, it operates from -40 °C to 75 °C, and infrared up to 15 m keeps the cabin or rear visible at night. A Progressive Scan CMOS sensor delivers 1080p at 25 fps, and you choose a 2.1 mm lens for a wide cabin view or 2.8 mm for a tighter angle. It draws very little power - up to 2.5 W from a 9-16 VDC vehicle supply.
One important note on how it connects. This is an analog Turbo HD (TVI) camera, not an IP camera. It sends its video over the aviation cable to a mobile DVR (MDVR) designed for vehicles, rather than to a network NVR, and it has no microphone or speaker. Match it to an MDVR that supports 1080p Turbo HD input and the aviation connector standard, and run the cabling so the plug is supported and strain-relieved.
See it in action
What the AE-VC253T-IT features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
IP67 Weatherproof
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
AE-VC253T-IT specifications
- 1/2.9" CMOS with a fixed 2.1 or 2.8 mm M12 lens
- 4-pin aviation connector for video and power in high-vibration vehicles
- Infrared up to 15 m with electronic day and night switching
- Rugged IP68 metal housing for dust and water
- Wide operating range of -40 to 75 degrees C
- Low 9-16 VDC vehicle power, max 2.5 W
- Connects to a mobile DVR (MDVR), not a network NVR
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Min. Illumination | 0.1 Lux@(F1.2, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR |
| Case Type | Square camera |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/25 s to 1/50,000 s |
| P/N | P (Default format is PAL and support switching to NTSC) |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 85dB |
| Day & Night | Electronic |
| SNR | 42 dB |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.1, 2.8 optional |
| FOV | 2.1 mm, horizontal FOV 98°, vertical FOV 81°, diagonal FOV 125° | 2.8 mm, horizontal FOV 96°, vertical FOV 51°, diagonal FOV 115° |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| IR Distance | 15m |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame Rate | 1080P@25 fps |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Built-in Speaker | No |
| Audio | No |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Video Output | TVI |
| Interface Style | 1 Vpp Composite Output (aviation plug); 1: video, 2: empty, 3: power, 4: ground |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Protection Level | IP68 |
| Power Supply | 9 to 16 V DC |
| Power Consumption | Max. 2.5 W |
| Camera Material | Metal |
| Camera Dimension | 83.2 mm × 46 mm × 41.6 mm (3.28" × 1.81" × 1.64") |
| Startup and Operating Conditions | -40 °C to 75 °C (-40 °F to 167 °F), 90% |
| Available Model | AE-VC253T-IT(2.1mm); AE-VC253T-IT(2.8mm) |
| Camera & Image — Sensor | Progressive Scan CMOS |
|---|---|
| Camera & Image — Min. Illumination | 0.1 Lux@(F1.2, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR |
| Camera & Image — Case Type | Square camera |
| Camera & Image — Resolution | 1920×1080 |
| Camera & Image — Shutter Speed | 1/25 s to 1/50,000 s |
| Camera & Image — P/N | P (Default format is PAL and support switching to NTSC) |
| Camera & Image — Wide Dynamic Range | 85dB |
| Camera & Image — Day & Night | Electronic |
| Camera & Image — SNR | 42 dB |
| Lens & Distance — Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.1, 2.8 optional |
| Lens & Distance — FOV | 2.1 mm, horizontal FOV 98°, vertical FOV 81°, diagonal FOV 125° | 2.8 mm, horizontal FOV 96°, vertical FOV 51°, diagonal FOV 115° |
| Lens & Distance — Lens Mount | M12 |
| Night Vision — IR Distance | 15m |
| Video — Frame Rate | 1080P@25 fps |
| Audio — Built-in Microphone | No |
| Audio — Built-in Speaker | No |
| Audio — Audio | No |
| Interface — Video Output | TVI |
| Interface — Interface Style | 1 Vpp Composite Output (aviation plug); 1: video, 2: empty, 3: power, 4: ground |
| General & Environment — Protection Level | IP68 |
| General & Environment — Power Supply | 9 to 16 V DC |
| General & Environment — Power Consumption | Max. 2.5 W |
| General & Environment — Camera Material | Metal |
| General & Environment — Camera Dimension | 83.2 mm × 46 mm × 41.6 mm (3.28" × 1.81" × 1.64") |
| General & Environment — Startup and Operating Conditions | -40 °C to 75 °C (-40 °F to 167 °F), 90% |
| General & Environment — Available Model | AE-VC253T-IT(2.1mm); AE-VC253T-IT(2.8mm) |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the AE-VC253T-IT
Sealed against the elements
An IP68 housing and -40 to 75 degrees C range handle dust, water and temperature swings.
Discreet and compact
At 83 mm wide it mounts in a cabin or load space without getting in the way.
Simple vehicle wiring
One aviation cable carries video and power from 9-16 VDC to a mobile DVR.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Buses and coaches
Watch the cabin or doorway with a discreet, vibration-proof camera.
Trucks and vans
Cover the cab, load space or rear of a delivery or freight vehicle.
Fleet and logistics
Standardise in-vehicle monitoring across a fleet with rugged mobile cameras.
Plant and machinery
Add a sealed camera to mobile equipment that works in dust and weather.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the box
One AE-VC253T-IT mobile camera with its aviation connector and mounting hardware. The mobile DVR (MDVR), aviation extension cable and vehicle power wiring are supplied separately.
Installation requirements
Mount it on a firm surface in the cabin, load space or on the vehicle body, aimed at the area to cover. Run the aviation cable to the MDVR, connect 9-16 VDC vehicle power, and make sure the connector is supported and strain-relieved so vibration does not loosen it. Confirm your MDVR supports 1080p Turbo HD input.
§ 08Questions
Frequently asked about the AE-VC253T-IT
Q.01
What is the AE-VC253T-IT designed for?
Q.02
Does it connect to an NVR like an IP camera?
Q.03
What is the aviation plug for?
Q.04
How far does the night vision reach?
Q.05
Will it survive heat, cold and rough roads?
Q.06
How is it powered?
Q.07
Which lens should I choose?
Buying from Smarket
Is your Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI stock genuine Australian stock?
Yes, 100%. Every Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI product we sell is a genuine Australian-market model sourced through Australian supply chains — never grey imports. That means factory-sealed units, Australian-region firmware that works with the official apps out of the box, and a full 3-year local warranty.
How long does delivery take?
Order before 2pm (Sydney time) on a business day and in-stock items are dispatched the same day. Most orders arrive within 1–4 business days Australia-wide; remote and regional areas can take a little longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
How much is shipping?
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
What warranty do you offer?
All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
What is your return policy?
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Do you offer installation?
We can connect you with licensed installers in Sydney and Melbourne. Installation typically starts from around $200 per camera depending on cable runs and site conditions. Email sales@smarket.com.au with your address and camera count for a quote.
§ 10Bundles
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