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Bus & Interior Cameras for Passenger Safety and Fleet Evidence

Dome and interior cameras that survive passenger abuse, cleaning chemicals and constant vibration, with the IR reach to keep the cabin visible on a night service.

7Models in this range
AHDShared video platform
OEM/ODMCustom builds available

Bus cameras have a harder life than truck cameras. They are mounted within reach of passengers, they get sprayed with cleaning chemicals daily and they must still produce usable evidence after an incident. The JPC bus range uses enclosed dome optics, metal bodies and IR arrays that spread light evenly along the aisle instead of burning a hotspot into the first row of seats.

Typical layouts pair one forward-facing camera for the driver and windscreen, two to four aisle cameras on the ceiling, one rear camera for the platform and reversing, and a DMS unit on the driver. All of them run on the same AHD platform, so a bus can be built from a single harness standard.

Bus & Interior Cameras at a glance

Sensor
1/2.9" AHD CMOS
Resolution
1080P / 720P optional
Night vision
24 × IR LEDs, 0 Lux
Waterproof
IP69K
Housing
Metal, anti-vandal
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Model range

Bus & Interior Cameras — models and specifications

Specifications below are taken from the factory parameter sheets and user manuals.

JPC-141 — 24-LED Bus Camera, IP69K
JPC-141 IP69K certified

24-LED Bus Camera, IP69K

Our highest-specification bus camera: 24 IR LEDs, wide coverage and a certified IP69K rating for daily wash-down.

Sensor
1/2.9" AHD CMOS
Resolution
1080P / 720P optional
Night vision
24 × IR LEDs, 0 Lux
Waterproof
IP69K
Housing
Metal, anti-vandal
Use
Coach aisle, door, platform
JPC-139 — 18-LED Bus Camera
JPC-139

18-LED Bus Camera

The volume workhorse for city bus interiors, available in IR, white and LVDS variants.

Sensor
1/2.9" AHD CMOS
Resolution
1080P / 720P optional
Night vision
18 × 650 nm IR LEDs, 0 Lux
Variants
JPC-139, JPC-139-IR, JPC-139-W, JPC-139-LVDS
Housing
Metal
JPC-107 — Dome Bus Interior Camera
JPC-107

Dome Bus Interior Camera

Ceiling dome with a tinted cover that hides the lens direction from passengers and takes knocks without breaking.

Type
Ceiling dome, interior
Sensor
1/2.9" AHD CMOS
Housing
Dome cover, metal base
Use
Aisle, door, luggage area
JPC-115 — Metal Bus Interior Camera
JPC-115

Metal Bus Interior Camera

Compact metal interior body for ceiling or luggage-rack mounting.

Type
Interior, metal
Variants
JPC-115B (black metal), JPC-115W (white)
Sensor
1/2.9" AHD CMOS
JPC-116 — Vehicle Interior Camera
JPC-116

Vehicle Interior Camera

General interior camera that also suits minibuses, vans and crew cabs.

Type
Interior
Sensor
1/2.9" AHD CMOS
Mount
Ceiling or panel
JPC-140 — Red LED Bus Camera
JPC-140

Red LED Bus Camera

Visible red LED ring adds a clear deterrent and confirms recording to passengers.

Type
Interior, LED ring
Light
Red LED
Sensor
1/2.9" AHD CMOS
JPC-177 / JPC-178 — 1080P Dome Camera
JPC-177 / JPC-178

1080P Dome Camera

Current-generation dome optics with a 4-pin aviation pigtail for quick ceiling installs.

Resolution
1080P (PAL/NTSC)
Connector
4-pin aviation
Type
Ceiling dome, interior
At a glance

Range comparison

ModelApplicationResolutionIR LEDsHousing
JPC-141Coach aisle / platform1080P / 720P24Metal, IP69K
JPC-139City bus interior1080P / 720P18Metal
JPC-107Ceiling dome1080POptionalDome cover
JPC-115Interior, black or white1080P / 720POptionalMetal
JPC-116Interior, vans and minibuses1080P / 720POptionalMetal
JPC-140Interior with red LED1080P / 720PRed LED ringMetal
JPC-177Ceiling dome, 4-pin1080POptionalDome cover
JPC-178Ceiling dome720P / 1080POptionalDome cover

Designing a bus camera layout

A cost-effective single-deck city bus usually needs four cameras; a coach needs five to six. Cover the driver, the door, the aisle and the rear platform, then add DMS if the operator has a fatigue-management policy.

  • Door and platform — mount above the door, angled to capture boarding passengers and the rear step. This camera also serves the reversing view on many installations.
  • Aisle — two cameras looking fore and aft give better facial coverage than one wide camera, because passengers are never looking straight at the lens.
  • Driver — one camera over the driver position for incident review, plus a DMS unit pointed at the driver if you need distraction and fatigue alerts.
  • Exterior side — increasingly required in European cities for cyclist protection. Use a 150° side camera on the near side.
Passengers notice cameras. Tinted domes and discreet metal bodies reduce tampering and complaints compared with exposed LED arrays.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which bus cameras meet European wash-down requirements?

Specify IP69K. The JPC-141 carries an IP69K certification document, which is usually what a transit authority asks for during tender review.

Can bus cameras record audio?

Audio-capable versions exist (for example the JPC-174 150° camera with audio), but recording audio on public transport is restricted in many countries. Check your local rules before ordering, and if you need audio for a specific proof-of-incident use case we can supply cameras that record only on alarm.

Do the dome cameras work with any MDVR?

They output standard AHD, so they work with our own MDVR range and with most AHD mobile recorders on the market. If you are mixing brands, confirm the recorder accepts AHD rather than only CVBS.

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