NeoEyes NE503 4K PoE Edge AI Camera

Overview

CamThink NeoEyes NE503 is a 4K edge AI camera for local video intelligence, outdoor deployment, and custom AI application development. Built on the Hailo-15H SoC with a 20 TOPS INT8 NPU, it runs inference directly on the device and publishes structured events through Event Bus or MQTT. See the NE503 official wiki for the full technical overview.

NE503 combines Sony IMX678 4K imaging, Hailo Gen2 AI-ISP with a choice of two zoom lenses for high-quality monitoring, low-light imaging, and long-range recognition. For setup, RTSP streams, and application deployment, refer to the NE503 Quick Start Guide.

Select the 8-32mm AF lens for a narrower view and detail at distance, or the 2.8-12mm motorized zoom lens for broader scene coverage. Both lens options provide approximately 4x optical zoom. Review the NE503 hardware specifications when planning the camera installation.

For developers and integrators, NE503 supports containerized applications, REST API, Python SDK, Web Console, SSH, and aipc-cli. Technical users can review the system architecture and SDK workflow before deployment.

Key Features

Hailo-15H 20 TOPS edge AI platform

The Hailo-15H SoC provides 20 TOPS INT8 AI performance with a quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 CPU and 350 GOPS DSP. NE503 can run visual AI workloads locally on the camera and output structured inference events without sending every decision to a cloud server.

On-device AI inference

NE503 runs AI workloads locally on the camera, reducing cloud dependency, network bandwidth usage, and response latency. The platform supports multi-model concurrent inference and outputs structured inference results through Event Bus for local linkage or system integration.

Supported AI task types include detection, OCR, face detection and recognition, ReID, pose estimation, behavior analysis, and attribute recognition. Pre-installed models include Person Detection YOLOv8n, Face Landmarks, and CLIP Image Encoder. Teams evaluating camera-side workloads can start with the NE503 verified AI apps.

4K imaging with selectable zoom optics

NE503 uses a Sony IMX678 1/1.8-inch 4K CMOS sensor with Hailo Gen2 AI-ISP. It supports 3840 x 2160 imaging, H.264/H.265 hardware encoding, 4K@30fps video output, HDR, AI denoising, and low-light full-color imaging below 0.01 LUX.

• The 8-32mm AF lens has a 44.5° horizontal field of view at the wide end and 14.5° at the tele end. It is the better option when the camera needs to isolate subjects or inspect details at a greater distance.
• The 2.8-12mm motorized zoom lens has a  109.8° horizontal field of view at the wide end and 46.2° at the tele end. It covers a broader area and is better suited to entrances, open work areas, and other scenes where wide coverage matters.

Field of view

RTSP video for VMS and NVR integration

NE503 provides main, sub, and third RTSP streams. Use the main stream for 4K recording, the sub stream for lower bandwidth preview, and the third stream for AI analysis or mobile use. The default RTSP port is 8554. The NE503 Quick Start RTSP guide covers stream verification and first-time setup.

Containerized AI application platform

NE503 is a smart IPC and an open edge computing platform. Developers and system integrators can deploy AI applications using containerized workflows, manage models and applications through the Web Console, and integrate with external systems through REST API, MQTT/Event Bus, SSH, Python SDK, and aipc-cli.

Application deployment and model management are covered in the NE503 Quick Start guide & NE503 Application Reference

For application packaging and SDK usage, follow Build AI Apps on NE503.

Model management and local inference output

NE503 ships with pre-installed models including Person Detection YOLOv8n, Face Landmarks, and CLIP Image Encoder. Custom Hailo HEF models can be imported through the Web Console or registered with aipc-cli. The NE503 Person Detection Demo is a practical starting point for a first camera-side AI app.

Explore more models in our AI Model Zoo.

Outdoor PoE deployment

NE503 supports PoE 802.3AT or DC 12V input, typical 5-6W power consumption, IP67 protection, RS-485, Alarm IN x 2, Alarm OUT x 2, TF card expansion, and operation from -40°C to +60°C. PoE is recommended when the installation needs power and network through one cable.

Choose the Right Variant

The 4GB and 8GB versions use the same 20 TOPS NPU. Check the combined memory requirement of the selected models, containers, and system services before ordering a 4GB version.

Where NE503 Fits

Smart security

Perimeter monitoring, person detection, license plate workflows, VMS integration, and local event output.

Industrial inspection

On-device visual inspection, safety equipment detection, alarm linkage, and custom model deployment.

AIoT applications

Camera-side inference, structured data output, REST API integration, and MQTT/Event Bus workflows.

Legacy IPC upgrade

Use NE503 when an existing video system needs local AI capability beyond standard RTSP video. For buyer education, see IP Camera vs Edge AI IPC Buying Guide.

What’s Included

• 1 × NE503 Camera selected
• 1 × Wall-mount

Customer-provided

• PoE 802.3AT switch and Ethernet cable, recommended
• Or DC 12V power adapter, standard network switch, and Ethernet cable
• Computer with Ethernet port and modern browser for first-time setup
• Optional TF card if additional local storage is required

Purchase Notes

• M.2 SSD hardware is documented, but it is not yet supported by the current firmware.
• RTSP is the current video integration protocol. RTMP is planned.
• Change the default Web Console and SSH credentials before deployment.