The Dahua IPC-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE is a triple-lens security camera designed for extensive perimeter protection. It's ideal for securing large outdoor areas by accurately detecting and classifying humans and vehicles over long distances. This camera significantly reduces false alarms, providing reliable surveillance for critical zones.
Key Features
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Long-Range Perimeter Protection: Detects humans and vehicles up to 100 meters away, ensuring early warning for intrusions in large areas.
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Accurate AI Detection: Utilizes deep learning algorithms to precisely classify humans and vehicles, minimizing false alarms from irrelevant movements.
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Adjustable Monitoring & Illumination: Micro-PTZ and "Illumination by Area" technology allow for precise adjustment of monitoring range and lighting, optimizing image quality and detection efficiency.
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Two-Way Audio: Features a built-in dual microphone and speaker for real-time two-way communication, enabling direct interaction with individuals in the camera's view.
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Robust Weather & Vandal Protection: Boasts IP67 weather resistance and IK10 vandal proofing, ensuring durability and continuous operation in harsh outdoor conditions.
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Flexible Storage Options: Supports up to 1TB Micro SD card storage, along with FTP and NAS, providing versatile recording solutions.
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Comprehensive Abnormality Detection: Alerts you to various events, including motion, video tampering, network issues, and SD card errors, for complete system monitoring.
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Enhanced Cybersecurity: Incorporates multiple security technologies like encryption, access control, and trusted protection to safeguard against cyber threats.
Perfect For:
- Large commercial or industrial perimeters
- Parking lots and vehicle entrances
- Rural properties and farmlands
- Construction sites
- Warehouses and logistics centers
- Critical infrastructure facilities
Installer Tips
Optimal Placement for Coverage: Utilize the triaxial adjustment (Pan: 0°–360°, Tilt: 0°–70°, Rotation: 0°–360°) and Micro PTZ (-5°–10° tilt) to maximize coverage. The gradienter helps simplify horizontal alignment during installation.
Leverage Different Focal Lengths: With three distinct focal lengths (3.6mm, 12mm, 25mm), strategically position the camera to capture wide-angle views for general surveillance with Channel 1, and more detailed, longer-range views with Channels 2 and 3 for specific points of interest.
ePoE for Simplified Wiring: Take advantage of ePoE for extended power and data transmission over longer distances, reducing the need for additional power outlets and simplifying cabling infrastructure.
Integrate with Smart NVRs: Pair this camera with a Smart NVR to utilize features like Smart Search, which refines intelligent searches and streamlines event extraction, making incident review more efficient.
Utilize Dual Power Backup: Configure dual power backup (12 VDC and PoE+) to ensure continuous operation, as the device will not restart even if one power source is disconnected, providing added reliability.
Adjust Illumination by Area: Use the "Illumination by Area" feature to independently control lighting in up to 6 specific areas. This can conserve power and enhance image quality where it's most needed for intelligent detection.
Downloads
| Datasheet |
IPC-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE_V1_datasheet_20241113vghhch
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| Installation Guide |
Bullet Network Camera Installation Guide_V1.0.0
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| User Manual Web 3.0 |
Dahua Bullet Network Camera_Quick Start Guide_V1.0.0
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| User Manual Web 5.0 |
Dahua Network Camera Web 5.0_Operation Manual_V1.2.2
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Quick-Read Specs
| Feature |
Specification |
| Resolution |
3 x 2 MP (1920 × 1080) |
| Lens Options |
Channel 1: 3.6mm; Channel 2: 12mm; Channel 3: 25mm |
| Night Vision |
IR LEDs, up to 100 m (328.08 ft) |
| Deterrence |
No built-in strobe or siren, but offers two-way talk |
| AI Features |
Perimeter Protection (Intrusion, Tripwire for Human/Vehicle) |
| Audio |
Built-in Dual Mic + Speaker (Two-way talk) |
| Storage |
Max. 1 TB Micro SD card |
| Power |
12 VDC / PoE+ (802.3at) / ePoE |
| Weather Rating |
IP67, IK10 |
Extra Info
Long-Range Perimeter Protection with Deep Learning
This camera stands out with its long-range perimeter protection, extending detection capabilities up to 100 meters. Unlike basic motion detection, this system employs advanced deep learning algorithms to precisely identify and differentiate between humans and vehicles. This intelligence is crucial for minimizing false alarms, which can be a significant issue in outdoor environments with moving trees, animals, or weather changes. By accurately classifying targets, the system ensures that alerts are triggered only by genuine threats, allowing security personnel to focus on what truly matters. This is particularly beneficial for large properties, industrial sites, or critical infrastructure where comprehensive and reliable long-distance monitoring is essential.
Illumination by Area for Optimized Vision
The Illumination by Area technology is a key innovation for optimizing night vision performance. Instead of a uniform illumination across the entire scene, this feature allows for independent control of the infrared lighting in up to six specific areas of the image. This means you can direct more light to areas of interest for enhanced detail and clarity, while potentially reducing illumination in less critical zones. This targeted approach not only improves image quality for intelligent detection but also contributes to power savings and overall system efficiency, making the camera highly adaptable to diverse and complex lighting conditions.
AI-ISP for Superior Image Quality
Leveraging AI-ISP (Artificial Intelligence Internet Service Provider) technology, the IPC-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE consistently produces high-quality images. This intelligent image signal processing allows the camera to adapt seamlessly to various scenes and lighting challenges, ensuring that fine details of targets are always clearly visible. Whether it's bright daylight or low-light conditions, the AI-ISP works behind the scenes to optimize exposure, white balance, and noise reduction, resulting in crisp, clear, and usable video footage that is vital for accurate surveillance and post-event analysis.
Comprehensive Two-Way Talk
The built-in dual high-sensitivity microphones and high-power speaker enable full two-way talk functionality. This isn't just for listening; it allows direct interaction with individuals within the camera's view through a mobile app. This feature is incredibly versatile, whether you're verbally deterring an intruder, guiding a delivery person, or simply checking in with family members. The clear audio transmission and reception enhance the overall security and convenience of the surveillance system, adding an active layer of communication to passive monitoring.
Robust Cybersecurity Measures
In today's interconnected world, cybersecurity is paramount. This camera is equipped with a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity technologies to protect your data and system integrity. These include robust security authentication and authorization protocols, access control mechanisms, encrypted transmission, and secure storage. Features like firmware encryption, account lockout, IP/MAC filtering, and trusted boot provide a strong defense against external cyber threats and malicious attacks. This multi-layered security approach ensures that your surveillance footage remains private and that your device is protected from unauthorized access or compromise.
Q&A
Q: Can this camera record in color at night?
A: This camera uses IR LEDs for night vision, meaning it records in black and white in low-light conditions when the IR illuminator is on. It has very low minimum illumination specs, allowing it to stay in color longer than many cameras if there's some ambient light.
Q: How loud is the built-in speaker for two-way talk?
A: The camera features a "high-power speaker," designed to provide clear audio for two-way communication, making it effective for deterrence or interaction within its range.
Q: Can the infrared lights be disabled?
A: Yes, the illuminator has an "Auto" and "Manual" on/off control, allowing you to manage the IR LEDs as needed.
Q: Does this camera work with NVRs from other brands?
A: Yes, the camera supports ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T, Profile M), which ensures interoperability with a wide range of ONVIF-compliant NVRs from different manufacturers.
Q: How long can the 1TB Micro SD card record footage?
A: The recording duration on a 1TB Micro SD card depends on various factors such as resolution, compression (H.265 is highly efficient), frame rate, and the amount of motion detected. A 1TB card will offer a substantial amount of local storage, likely weeks or even months of event-based recording, but continuous recording will fill it faster.
Q: What makes this Triple-Sight camera different from a standard single-lens bullet camera?
A: The Triple-Sight design uses three separate lenses (3.6mm, 12mm, 25mm) to provide varied fields of view simultaneously. This allows for both wide-angle coverage and detailed, long-range observation from a single unit, offering a more comprehensive surveillance solution than a single-lens camera.
Q: Will the perimeter protection siren (if equipped) activate automatically upon detection?
A: This model does not explicitly state a built-in siren or red/blue strobe for active deterrence. It focuses on intelligent detection and two-way talk for response. Alarms are output through channel 1 for integration with external alarm systems or NVR alerts.
