Hanwha - ARD-1610-4TB - 4TB A-Series 16CH IP Recorder AHD, TVI, CVI, CVBS

Product Overview

The Hanwha ARD-1610-4TB is an NDAA and FCC compliant 16-channel hybrid recorder that supports up to 18 total channels across mixed AHD, TVI, CVI, CVBS, and IP cameras. It features a pre-installed 4TB HDD, expandable to a maximum of 12TB across two SATA bays, and operates with a 100 Mbps recording bandwidth using H.265, H.264, and MJPEG compression.

Key Configuration

• • Analog inputs: 16 × BNC (1Vp-p 75Ω); signal types: AHD, HDTVI, HDCVI (5MP/4MP half resolution, 1080p), CVBS
• • Network camera inputs: up to 2 channels (total system up to 18CH); resolution: 5MP to CIF; protocols: SUNAPI (Wisenet), ONVIF
• • HDD bays: 2 × SATA, up to 6TB per HDD (max 12TB); 4TB pre-installed
• • Recording bandwidth: 100 Mbps
• • Dimensions: 370 × 44 × 320 mm (14.57" × 1.73" × 12.6"); weight: approx. 2.4 kg (5.3 lb without HDD)

Key Features

This recorder provides dual HDMI (4K)/VGA outputs, a BNC spot monitor, up to 20 split-screen views, and web/CMS fisheye dewarping. It supports 18-channel simultaneous playback, though analog inputs above 2MP record at half resolution. Events triggered by motion, tampering, or advanced analytics (like face or line crossing) initiate emails, push alerts, PTZ presets, or alarm outputs. Search options include calendar, POS text, and direction-based smart search. Hardware interfaces feature 4 audio inputs, 1 line output for two-way audio, 4 alarm inputs, 1 relay, RS-485, and coaxial control supporting 300 PTZ presets. It includes P2P QR code pairing and ARB backup support.

Technical Context

Running on an embedded Linux OS, this black metal unit operates between 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) and 20–85% RH, drawing a maximum of 40.8W via a DC12V input (with two 6TB HDDs). It holds UL, CE, FCC, and KC certifications while utilizing TCP/IP, ONVIF Profile-S, and SUNAPI protocols to support up to 10 unicast, 20 multicast, and 3 remote search users simultaneously. Web viewing is compatible with Windows 10 and macOS 11+ using Chrome, Edge, or Safari, while security features include IP filtering, user access logs, 802.1x authentication, data encryption, and a Hanwha Techwin Root CA certificate.

Installation Notes

Measuring 370 × 44 × 320 mm (14.57" × 1.73" × 12.6") and weighing roughly 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) without a hard drive, this DC12V-powered unit features dual SATA bays with a 4TB HDD pre-installed (supporting up to 12TB total). It provides simultaneous HDMI and VGA display outputs, a dedicated BNC spot monitor output, and three USB 2.0 ports. For PTZ camera management, the device includes an RS-485 interface, coaxial control, and a P2P QR code for quick mobile app connection.