DS-U18

Manufacturer reference

Manufacturer details describe the cited version. Confirm the exact unit and intended system.

Camera

Image Sensor

8 MP CMOS

Signal System

PAL/NTSC

Frame Rate

USB 3.0: MJPEG: 3840 × 2160 @ 30 fps/25 fps; 1920 × 1080 @ 30 fps/25 fps; 1280 × 720 @ 30 fps/25 fps; 640 × 480 @ 30 fps(default)/25 fps; YUV: 1920 × 1080 @ 30 fps/25 fps; 1280 × 720 @ 30 fps/25 fps; 640 × 480 @ 30 fps/25 fps; USB 2.0: MJPEG: 1920 × 1080 @ 30 fps/25 fps; 1280 × 720 @ 30 fps/25 fps; 640 × 480 @ 30 fps(default)/25 fps; YUV: 1920 × 1080 @ 5 fps; 1280 × 720 @ 10 fps/5 fps; 640 × 480 @ 30 fps/25 fps

Resolution

3840 (H) × 2160 (V)

Min. Illumination

0.1 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON)

Shutter Time

PAL: 1/25 s to 1/50,000 s;NTSC: 1/30 s to 1/50,000 s

Lens

3.6 mm fixed focal lens

Field of View

horizontal FOV: 79°, vertical FOV: 43°, diagonal FOV: 92°

Lens Mount

M16

Day & Night

Color

Angle Adjustment

pan: 0°; tilt: -10° to 30°; rotation: 0°

Cable Length

2 m

Depth of Field

2 m to ∞

Audio

Audio Sampling Rate

48 kHz

Interface

Video Output

USB 3.0

Audio In

Built-in mic

Operating System

Recommended systems Windows 7/8/10/11 (resolution higher than 1080P is only available in Windows 8.1 and above version) Android 8.1 and above version Linux 4.14 and above version macOS 10.12 and above version Chrome OS

Connector

USB Type-C

Installation

Plug-and-play; no driver software installation required

General

Operating Conditions

-10°C to 45°C, Humidity: 90% or less (non-condensing)

Power Supply

DC 5V ± 15% (USB)

Consumption

Max. 2.2 W

Dimension

130 mm × 53.2 mm × 56.6 mm

Weight

Approx. 137 g (0.30 lb)

Accessory

Packing List

Camera × 1; USB cable × 1; Quick Start Guide × 1

Function

LED Indicator

Red: Standby; Blue: Normally Working

White Balance

Auto

Image

Automatic gain control

AGC for adaptive brightness

Selection notes

• The documented specifications apply to the cited manufacturer version. Confirm the supplied hardware, firmware and accessory configuration.
• pdf. Specifications are attributed to the cited manufacturer edition for this complete original model. Frame rates depend on the explicitly listed compression format, resolution and, where specified, USB connection. The full mode list and operating-system limitations are retained.
• Readers, locks, power supplies, batteries, licences and other accessories are not assumed to be included. ISD confirms specification, compatibility, supply, price, lead time and local warranty separately.

Official documents

• Hikvision DS-U18 manufacturer reference

Manufacturer source checked 2026-09-10. The supplied unit and local terms require confirmation.