Description
On-camera AI detection warns you of pedestrians and vehicles before they enter your blind spot.
Product Overview
The Mongoose MC101AI is an intelligent side-vision camera with built-in edge AI processing that detects pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles in real time, sending audio and video alerts directly to your monitor before blind-spot incidents occur. Unlike standard cameras that only record what happens, this camera's onboard AI processor actively identifies people and vehicles entering your coverage zone, providing advance warning critical for commercial vehicles, buses, trucks, and agricultural equipment operating in high-risk environments. The SC1336 sensor delivers 720p HD video through a 130° wide-angle lens with rotatable housing for flexible mounting on either vehicle side, while the mirror image function ensures correct orientation. Built to IP69K standards with 10G vibration resistance, this camera survives high-pressure wash-downs and constant movement on corrugated roads. Six IR LEDs provide night vision to 8 metres at 0.1 Lux, with integrated microphone for audio monitoring and alerts through AHD-compatible monitors and DVR systems.
Key Specifications
- AI detection: onboard edge AI processor for pedestrian and vehicle detection with real-time alerts
- Sensor: SC1336 CMOS
- Resolution: 1280×720p HD (720p)
- Frame rate: 25-30fps (PAL standard)
- Lens angle: 130° horizontal, 74° vertical, 150° diagonal
- Signal system: PAL (Australian standard), AHD/CVBS output
- Waterproof rating: IP69K (high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down resistant)
- Vibration resistance: 10G
- Night vision: 6 IR LEDs, minimum illumination 0.1 Lux, ~8m visibility range
- Audio: built-in microphone for alerts and monitoring
- Power: 12V DC (typically 9-24V tolerant)
- Connection: 4-pin aviation connector (weather-sealed)
- Cable length: 600mm
- Mounting: surface mount U-bracket with rotatable lens housing
- Mirror image: selectable for left/right side mounting
- Dimensions: 67 × 52.3 × 42.5mm (compact design)
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C (95% RH max)
- Storage temperature: -40°C to +80°C (95% RH max)
- Housing colour: black
- Brand: Mongoose
- SKU: MC101AI
Features & Benefits
Edge AI Processing for Real-Time Detection Alerts – Onboard AI processor identifies pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles entering your camera's field of view and triggers immediate audio/video alerts to your monitor, preventing the blind-spot accidents that occur when drivers only see obstacles after they've appeared on screen.
Proactive Safety vs Passive Recording – Unlike standard cameras that merely record incidents after they happen, the AI detection actively warns drivers before collisions occur, providing the critical seconds needed to stop, redirect, or alert people in danger zones around commercial vehicles.
130° Wide-Angle Coverage for Complete Side Vision – Captures broad blind-spot areas along vehicle sides that mirrors and standard cameras miss, essential for trucks, buses, and agricultural equipment where pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles approach from angles invisible to the driver.
Rotatable Lens Housing for Either Vehicle Side – Physical lens rotation allows the same camera model to be installed on left or right vehicle sides without image inversion issues, reducing inventory requirements and installation complexity for fleet operators running multiple units.
Mirror Image Function for Correct Orientation – Selectable mirror mode ensures image appears correctly oriented on monitor regardless of mounting side, preventing the reversed image confusion that makes judging distances and directions difficult during manoeuvres.
IP69K Rating for Commercial Vehicle Wash Bays – Survives direct high-pressure, high-temperature jet washing used in commercial vehicle cleaning bays, agricultural equipment maintenance, and mining site decontamination where standard IP67/IP68 cameras fail within months.
10G Vibration Resistance for Heavy Equipment – Engineered to survive constant vibration from trucks on corrugated roads, agricultural machinery in fields, and construction equipment on rough worksites, preventing the connection failures and component damage that destroy consumer-grade cameras.
6 IR LEDs with 8-Metre Night Vision Range – Delivers clear night vision for blind-spot monitoring in unlit loading bays, construction sites, rural properties, and early-morning/late-night operations where pedestrian accidents occur when drivers can't see people approaching vehicles.
Built-In Audio for Multi-Sensory Awareness – Integrated microphone provides audio alerts for AI detections and captures ambient sound including reversing beepers, ground crew communications, and mechanical issues audible before visible damage occurs.
Compact 67mm Design for Discreet Mounting – Small form factor allows installation in tight spaces on vehicle sides without excessive protrusion that catches on loading bay walls, tree branches, or becomes vandalism target in urban environments.
Technical Specs
- Model number: MC101AI
- AI functionality: edge AI processor for pedestrian and vehicle detection, real-time audio/video alerts
- Image sensor: SC1336 CMOS
- Video resolution: 1280×720p HD (720p)
- Frame rate: 25-30fps (PAL standard)
- Field of view: 130° horizontal, 74° vertical, 150° diagonal
- Video output: AHD and CVBS (composite) compatible, PAL standard
- Minimum illumination: 0.1 Lux
- IR illumination: 6 IR LEDs, ~8m night vision range
- Night sensor: automatic IR LED activation at low light
- Audio: built-in microphone with audio output for alerts
- Mirror image: selectable normal/mirror mode for mounting flexibility
- Waterproof rating: IP69K (high-pressure, high-temperature resistant)
- Vibration rating: 10G shock resistance (approximately 5G sustained vibration)
- Operating voltage: 12V DC nominal (typically 9-24V tolerant)
- Power consumption: not specified
- Connection type: 4-pin aviation connector (weather-sealed)
- Cable length: 600mm included
- Mounting type: surface mount with U-bracket, rotatable lens housing
- Mounting hardware: 3× screws, 1× hex key included
- Housing material: ruggedized polymer/metal construction
- Housing colour: black
- Dimensions: 67mm (W) × 52.3mm (H) × 42.5mm (D)
- Weight: not specified
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C, 95% RH maximum
- Storage temperature: -40°C to +80°C, 95% RH maximum
- Viewing type: reverse/side-view orientation
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the AI detection work and what does it detect?
The onboard AI processor analyzes video in real time to identify pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles entering the camera's view, then sends audio/video alerts to your monitor before potential collisions occur.
What monitor do I need for the AI alerts?
You need an AHD-compatible monitor or DVR that can receive the alert signals from the camera. The alerts appear as audio tones and visual indicators on compatible displays.
Can I use this on both left and right sides of my vehicle?
Yes, the rotatable lens housing and mirror image function allow the same camera to be installed on either side with correct image orientation, eliminating the need for separate left/right models.
Will this survive commercial truck wash bays?
Yes, IP69K rating means it handles high-pressure, high-temperature wash-downs that destroy standard IP67 or IP68 cameras, making it suitable for commercial vehicle cleaning facilities.
How far can it see at night with the IR LEDs?
The 6 IR LEDs provide approximately 8 metres of night vision range in complete darkness (0 lux), sufficient for monitoring blind spots and side areas during night operations.
Compatible With / Goes Well With
- AHD-compatible monitors and DVR systems (720p capable with AI alert support)
- 12V vehicle electrical systems (trucks, buses, commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment)
- Commercial truck and bus blind-spot monitoring systems
- Agricultural machinery and construction equipment
- Fleet vehicle safety systems
- Mining and industrial vehicle installations
- Compatible with Mongoose MC101AI mounting brackets and extension cables
- Works alongside standard reverse cameras for complete vehicle coverage
Note: Requires AHD-compatible monitor with AI alert support for full functionality. AI detection alerts may not work with basic CVBS composite monitors. Verify your monitor supports alert signals before purchase.
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