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Coal Mine Safety Camera

  • Model Name: Explosion proof Coal Mining Camera
  • Model No.:                           KBA127
  • Resolution:    4.0MP (2MP,5MP,8MP optional)
  • Lens:                       4mm fixed lens (standard); motorized zoom optional (20X / 25X / 33X / 37X)
  • Explosion protection:                      Ex d I Mb (Group I - mining)
  • Material:                            304/316L stainless steel optional

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Coal Mine Safety Camera Overview

Advanced Monitoring Solutions for Safer Mining Operations

The Coal Mine Safety Camera is specifically designed to improve safety, operational efficiency, and real-time monitoring in underground and surface coal mining environments. Built for hazardous locations where methane gas, coal dust, moisture, and vibration are present, this industrial surveillance camera provides reliable video monitoring while helping mining operators reduce risks and maintain compliance with strict safety regulations.

Unlike conventional CCTV systems, a Coal Mine Safety Camera features a rugged explosion-proof enclosure that protects internal electrical components and enables safe operation in hazardous mining areas. Combined with high-definition imaging, excellent low-light performance, and optional infrared night vision, it delivers clear video even in tunnels and challenging underground conditions.

Manufactured with a corrosion-resistant stainless steel housing, the camera is designed to withstand harsh mining environments. Its IP66/IP68-rated construction provides outstanding protection against dust, water, vibration, and extreme temperatures, ensuring stable 24/7 operation with minimal maintenance.

The camera can be integrated with Video Management Systems (VMS), ONVIF platforms, industrial Ethernet networks, and centralized mine safety monitoring systems. Optional PTZ functionality allows operators to remotely monitor conveyor belts, mining equipment, loading stations, ventilation systems, and other critical infrastructure from a safe control room.

Whether deployed in underground coal mines, coal preparation plants, shaft entrances, or surface mining facilities, the Coal Mine Safety Camera provides a dependable surveillance solution that enhances worker safety, protects valuable assets, and supports efficient mining operations.

Why Explosion-Proof Cameras Are Required in Coal Mines

Coal mines contain methane gas and combustible coal dust that can form explosive atmospheres. Electrical equipment installed in such Group I environments must be certified to prevent ignition – this camera carries the Ex d I Mb flameproof mark. Unlike conventional CCTV, the flameproof enclosure contains any internal explosion and stops flames from reaching the hazardous atmosphere, enabling safe 24/7 monitoring underground.

Whether deployed as conveyor belt CCTV, at shaft entrances, or across an underground mine camera network, certified flameproof surveillance video helps mining operators meet safety regulations while protecting workers and assets.

Typical Applications

The camera is widely used in:

  • Underground coal mines
  • Surface mining facilities
  • Conveyor belt monitoring
  • Longwall mining systems
  • Coal preparation plants
  • Mine shaft entrances
  • Loading and unloading stations
  • Crusher and transfer points
  • Ventilation systems
  • Hazardous industrial environments

For additional surveillance solutions, check out our featured explosion-proof cameras:

For a complete mine-wide monitoring architecture, see our Mining Monitoring Solution.

Key Features

  • Explosion protection: Ex d I Mb (Group I - mining)
  • Resolution 2560*1440
  • Support H264 and H265 video compression algorithms;
  • Visible light uses a high-performance 4MP 1/2.8″ CMOS image sensor; 4mm fixed lens
  • IP68; explosion-proof, anti-corrosion, dust-proof and waterproof
    Work Temperature: -30°C~+60°C
  • 304 Stainless steel / 316L Stainless steel.
  • Intelligent functions: video structuring; vehicle, human body and helmet detection; target attribute analysis and capture; 1T computing power

Technical Specifications

ModelKBA127
Certification & Compliance
Explosion protectionEx d I Mb (Group I - mining)
Protection levelIP68
Camera & Imaging
Image Sensor1/2.8”progressive scan CMOS
Effective Pixels4.0MP
Minimum illuminationColor: 0.05 lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON); black and white: 0.01 lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), 0lux infrared light on
Infrared distance/
Video compressionH.264/H.265
White balanceManual white balance, indoor, outdoor, fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, automatic white balance, automatic tracking white balance, locked white balance
Gain controlAutomatic / manual
Signal-to-noise ratio>52dB
3D digital noise reductionSupport
Backlight CompensationSupport
Regional focusSupport
Electronic shutter1/1~1/30,000s
Day and night modeAutomatic/color/black and white/alarm trigger/timing
Privacy maskingUp to 8 areas
Focus modeAutomatic/semi-automatic/manual
Area exposureSupport
Day and night switching modeAutomatic ICR color to black
Compressed output bit rate32kbps~16Mbps
Heartbeat functionSupport
Exposure modeAuto exposure/aperture priority/shutter priority/manual exposure
Lens
Focal length4mm fixed lens
Smart image enhancement120 dB ultra-wide dynamic, strong light suppression, backlight compensation
Smart codingLow bit rate, ROI
Power off memorySupport
Network
Resolution and frame rateMain stream 50Hz:25fps(1920 x 1080,1280×960,1280×720);60Hz: 30fps(1920×1080,1280×960,1280×720)
Sub stream 50Hz:25fps(704×576,640×480,352×288);60Hz:30fps(704×480,640×480,352×240)
Three streams 50Hz:25fps(1920×1080,1280×960,1280×720,704×576,640×480,352×288);60Hz:30fps(1920×1080,1280×960,1280×720,704×480,640×480,352×240)
Smart detectionArea intrusion detection, cross-border detection, area entry detection, area departure detection, loitering detection, people gathering detection, fast movement detection, parking detection, item left detection, item removal detection, audio anomaly Detection, motion detection, video occlusion detection
Network protocolIPv4/IPv6,HTTP,HTTPS,802.1x,Qos,FTP,SMTP,UPnP,DNS,DDNS,NTP,RTSP,RTCP,RTP,TCP/IP,DHCP
Application programming interfaceSupports open API for software integration, supports standard protocols (ONVIF, PSIA, CGI), supports Hikvision SDK and third-party management platform access, supports E-home protocol, and supports EZVIZ cloud access
BrowserIE 8~11, Chrome 31.0+, Firefox 30.0+, Safari 11+
User rightsUp to 32 users, divided into 3 levels: administrator, operator and ordinary user
Safe modeAuthorized username and password, and MAC address binding; HTTPS encryption; IEEE 802.1x network access control
Network Interface1 RJ45 10 M/100 M adaptive Ethernet port
Optical fiber interfaceBuilt-in 2 optical and 3 electrical 100M single-mode dual-fiber industrial Ethernet switches, supporting hand-in-hand cascading, SC interface
Others
Power supplyAC127V
Material304 stainless steel material
Outlet3 G3/4" cable outlets (3 cable outlets can be customized)
InstallationWall mounting brackets, columns
Product weight6.5kg
Pressure80 to 106 kPa
Work Temperature-40℃~+60℃
Humidity≤95%RH(+25℃)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is a Coal Mine Safety Camera?

A Coal Mine Safety Camera is an industrial surveillance camera designed to monitor underground and surface coal mining operations. It helps improve worker safety, protect equipment, and provide real-time video monitoring in harsh mining environments.

Q2. Why should coal mines use explosion-proof safety cameras?

Coal mines often contain methane gas and combustible coal dust that can create explosive atmospheres. An explosion-proof safety camera is specially designed to operate safely in these hazardous environments while providing continuous surveillance.

Q3. Where can a Coal Mine Safety Camera be installed?

Coal Mine Safety Cameras are commonly installed in underground tunnels, conveyor belt systems, mine shaft entrances, coal preparation plants, loading stations, crusher areas, ventilation systems, and surface mining facilities.

Q4. Does the camera support remote monitoring?

Yes. The camera supports remote monitoring through Video Management Systems (VMS), ONVIF-compatible platforms, Network Video Recorders (NVRs), and industrial Ethernet networks. Operators can access live video and recordings from a central control room.

Q5. Can the camera operate in complete darkness?

Yes. The camera uses a starlight image sensor that delivers clear color video even in very low light. Models with infrared (IR) illumination are available for operation in complete darkness.

Q6. Is the camera suitable for harsh mining conditions?

Absolutely. The camera features a rugged stainless steel housing with IP66/IP68 protection, making it resistant to dust, water, vibration, corrosion, and extreme temperatures commonly found in mining operations.

Q7. What image enhancement technologies are available?

The camera supports advanced imaging features such as Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), 3D Digital Noise Reduction (3D DNR), Automatic White Balance (AWB), and Backlight Compensation (BLC) to deliver clear images in challenging lighting conditions.

Q8. What certifications are available for hazardous mining applications?

The camera carries the Ex d I Mb flameproof mark, the certification required for Group I electrical equipment installed in coal mines where methane may be present. For certification requirements in your target market, contact us and we will confirm the compliant version.

Q9. Can you provide customized mining surveillance solutions?

Yes. We offer OEM and ODM services, including customized housing materials, lens options, infrared illumination, thermal imaging integration, communication interfaces, and complete coal mine surveillance solutions tailored to your specific project requirements.

Q10. What is the difference between an explosion-proof (Ex d) camera and an intrinsically safe (Ex i) camera?

An explosion-proof (Ex d) camera contains any ignition inside a flameproof enclosure certified for Group I mining atmospheres, which allows higher power for imaging and infrared illumination. Intrinsically safe (Ex i) equipment limits electrical energy so it cannot ignite, which suits low-power sensors and instrumentation. For high-resolution underground mine CCTV, an Ex d I Mb flameproof camera is the standard choice.

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