TP-Link VIGI 4MP Full-Colour 4G Pan Tilt Network Camera 60W/10.8V 31.2Ah Solar System - VIGI-C540-4G-SP6030

• VIGI C540-4G camera, power adapter, mounting accessories and waterproof cable fittings
• VIGI SP6030 solar power system: 60 W panel, 31.2Ah battery and controller, with mounting accessories
• Quick start guides

• A 4G data Nano-SIM
• A pole, 80–120 mm diameter
• A microSD card, up to 512GB, to record on the camera

No mains, no NBN, no trench

The panel powers the camera and the camera sends video over 4G, so the pole is the only thing you need to put in.

More reserve

The 31.2Ah battery is rated 6.4 days without sun with one C540-4G, against 4.3 days for the 20.8Ah SP6020.

A battery that heats itself

Intelligent auxiliary heating lets it charge down to −30 °C, and it runs from −30 °C to 60 °C.

Watch the power from the app

Battery level, power use and low-battery alerts show in the VIGI app, and you can reboot or update the system remotely.

One camera, many views

Pan 348° and tilt 120°, 300 presets and auto tracking for people and vehicles.

Built for outside

Grade-A monocrystalline panel under 3.2 mm tempered glass, galvanised steel bracket, IP66 camera and solar system.

01

Check signal and sun

Test 4G coverage at the pole with your SIM. Pick a spot where the panel faces north with as little shade as possible.

02

Clamp it to the pole

The bracket fits a pole of 80 to 120 mm diameter. Set the panel tilt from 5° to 55°, close to your latitude.

03

SIM, card and power

Fit the Nano-SIM and a microSD card in the camera, then plug the camera’s 12 V DC lead into one of the three outputs on the solar system.

04

Add it to the VIGI app

Add the camera, draw the detection areas for people and vehicles, and turn on alerts. Battery level and power use show in the app too.

Storage

A high-endurance microSD card

Up to 512GB. Our SanDisk High Endurance 256GB suits continuous recording.

Data

A 4G Nano-SIM

From a carrier with coverage at the pole. A data-only plan is enough.

Mounting

A pole, 80–120 mm

Not included. Allow for a 14 kg system and a 690 × 516 mm panel in the wind.

Junction box

VJB-300

TP-Link lists the VJB-300 for the C540-4G if you want to enclose the camera’s cable joint.

Farm gates and sheds

Watch a gate, a fuel tank or a machinery shed a long way from the house.

Construction sites

Up on a pole before the power is connected. Move it when the job moves.

Shaded or cloudy sites

The larger battery carries the camera through longer runs of poor weather.

Pumps and water tanks

Keep an eye on remote infrastructure with no power or data line to it.

Does this kit need mains power or an internet connection?

No. The camera runs from the 60 W solar panel and 31.2Ah battery, and sends video over 4G through a Nano-SIM. It needs sun on the panel and 4G coverage at the pole.

Is a SIM card included?

No. Use a 4G data Nano-SIM from a carrier with coverage at the site. The pole and the microSD card are not included either.

How long does it run with no sun?

TP-Link’s model for one C540-4G on the SP6030 is 6.4 days of consecutive rainy days, and 2.7 sunny days to recharge from empty while running. Season, shade and panel angle change the result.

How is it different from the SP6020 kit?

Only the battery: 31.2Ah instead of 20.8Ah, which takes the no-sun rating from 4.3 to 6.4 days. The camera, panel, bracket and controller are the same, and the solar system is 1 kg heavier at 14 kg.

Which mobile bands does the camera support?

LTE Cat 4 on FDD bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 and 28, and TDD bands 38, 40 and 41. It also lists WCDMA bands 1, 5 and 8, but Australian 3G networks have closed, so use a 4G plan.

Does it keep recording if the 4G signal drops?

Yes, to a microSD card in the camera, up to 512GB. You need 4G coverage to watch it live, play footage back remotely or get alerts.

Can it see in colour at night?

Yes. Two white LEDs light the scene to 30 m for colour video, down to 0.005 lux. It can also use two 850 nm infrared LEDs to 30 m for black-and-white night video.

How far does it pan and tilt?

Pan is 0° to 348° and tilt is 0° to 120°. It stores 300 presets and 8 patrols, and auto tracking can follow a person or vehicle. The lens is a fixed 4 mm with an 80° horizontal view; there is no optical zoom.

What size pole do I need?

A pole of 80 to 120 mm diameter, not included. The bracket arm holds the panel 400 mm off the pole, and the panel is 690 × 516 × 30 mm. The solar system weighs 14 kg.

Will the battery work in cold weather?

Yes. The battery heats itself, so it charges from −30 °C to 45 °C and runs from −30 °C to 60 °C. The camera is rated −30 °C to 60 °C.

Can I power anything else from it?

The controller has three 5.5 mm DC outputs (two at 9–12.6 V 2 A, one at 12 V 2 A) and a network port, and TP-Link designs it for cameras and devices such as wireless bridges. Extra loads shorten the no-sun running time.

What warranty do I get?

3-year TP-Link Australia warranty, handled through InFront Technologies. Contact us first and we will look after any claim. The camera and solar system datasheets are on the Attachments tab.