Waterproof Serial Snapshot Camera
A waterproof external camera that captures JPEG images through VC0706 serial commands, with configurable resolution and compression, infrared illumination and an M8‑4P female connector
Discuss this modelKey features
- Capture JPEG still images over the VC0706 serial protocol, with configurable image resolution and compression.
- A 2.1 mm lens with a 113° horizontal field of view, automatic white balance and infrared illumination for low-light capture.
- IP67 protection, a DC 5 V supply and an M8‑4P female connector, with a standard 500 cm±20 cm cable.
Functions in detail
JPEG capture and transfer
- Configure capture resolution and compression; JPEG images are transferred in packets.
- Each image-data packet can contain up to 4096 bytes.
- Default baud rate is 57600; changed baud-rate settings are not retained after power-off.
Overlay and low-light capture
- Overlay latitude, longitude and time as text on the image.
- Infrared illumination supports night capture; allow the recommended 2–3 second delay when capturing in darkness.
- Automatic white balance and a minimum illumination specification of 0.5 lux.
Commands and device integration
- Commands cover version query, capture, compression, resolution, device reset and baud-rate changes.
- The camera reports its version at power-on, allowing the receiving system to check the communication link.
- M8‑4P female connector, front view: pin 1 VCC, pin 2 RX, pin 3 TX, pin 4 GND.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Image sensor | 1/4.5″ CMOS |
| Output format | JPEG |
| Image resolution | 320×240 (QVGA), 640×480 (VGA); configurable 1280×720 (720P), 1920×1080 (1080P) |
| Lens | 2.1 mm |
| Horizontal field of view | 113° |
| Baud rate | Default 57600; options 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 |
| Supply voltage | DC 5 V |
| Operating current | <150 mA |
| Minimum illumination | 0.5 lux |
| White balance | Automatic |
| Illumination | 940 infrared illumination |
| Ingress protection | IP67 |
| Operating temperature / humidity | -20°C to +70°C; maximum RH95% |
| Storage temperature / humidity | -30°C to +80°C; maximum RH95% |
| Cable length | 500 cm±20 cm |
| Communication protocol | VC0706; HUART serial communication |
| Connector | M8‑4P aviation-style female connector |
| Image packet size | Maximum 4096 bytes per packet |
| Baud-rate persistence | Changes are not retained after power-off |
| Suggested delay for dark-scene capture | 2–3 seconds |
| M8‑4P female pin 1, front view | VCC (power) |
| M8‑4P female pin 2, front view | RX |
| M8‑4P female pin 3, front view | TX |
| M8‑4P female pin 4, front view | GND |
Installation and configuration
Check the receiving device supports VC0706 serial commands and JPEG packet handling, then confirm DC 5 V power and the M8‑4P female pinout from the front view. Match the baud rate and image settings; reapply baud-rate changes after power cycling. Allow a 2–3 second delay for dark-scene capture and check any required coordinate/time overlay data in the receiving system.