Sionyx Nightwave CRV-500C – Low Light Marine Camera Gray

Description

Match a gray hardtop or radar arch while adding ultra-low-light color video with the SIONYX Nightwave CRV-500C in Gray. Its 44° fixed field of view and Black Silicon XQE-1350 sensor are designed to capture usable color imagery in starlight conditions, helping operators monitor a bow approach, dock, shoreline, or nearby activity after dark. Need a low-power camera with more than one viewing option? The CRV-500C supports NTSC analog video, USB-C video, and Wi-Fi streaming in a compact IP67 housing.

Key Specifications

• SIONYX Nightwave CRV-500C ultra-low-light marine camera, Gray.
• 1280 × 1024 image sensor resolution using the SIONYX XQE-1350 low-light platform.
• 44° horizontal field of view.
• Fixed camera with manual tilt adjustment; no pan, tilt, or zoom functions.
• NTSC analog-video output, USB-C video, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Passive low-light color imaging with sensitivity below 1 millilux.
• 12V DC operation for analog video or 5V USB operation.
• Less than 3W power consumption.
• IP67 UV-protected polycarbonate housing with shock and vibration resistance.
• Approximate dimensions: 5.0 × 5.0 × 6.0 inches; approximate weight: 1.9 lb (0.87 kg).

Integration

The CRV-500C is a fixed low-light camera, not a radar, chartplotter, GPS receiver, thermal camera, NMEA 2000 device, or IP/ONVIF camera. Connect it to a compatible analog monitor or MFD through NTSC video, a compatible USB-C video device, or supported Wi-Fi/mobile application depending on the selected use.

Published approximate observation distances of 500 ft for a person under quarter-moon conditions and 1,300 ft for a vessel are situational estimates, not guaranteed detection or identification ranges. Ambient light, rain, fog, spray, target contrast, glare, lens condition, mounting height, and camera direction affect results.

Installation Notes

Mount the camera where its 44° fixed view covers the intended area without being blocked by rails, antennas, rigging, lights, or deck hardware. Test the image before permanent installation and avoid exhaust, heavy spray, strong deck-light glare, and locations where the camera may be struck or obscured.

Route 12V, USB-C, and analog-video wiring in protected paths with sealed entries and proper strain relief. Use a correctly fused 12V circuit where applicable, clean the lens regularly, and rinse salt residue from the exterior with fresh water when appropriate.

Before Ordering

Confirm the required NTSC, USB-C, or Wi-Fi viewing method, display/app compatibility, 12V or USB power source, gray-housing preference, fixed camera location, field-of-view suitability, and required cable or adapter connections before ordering.