The Dahua DH-IPC-HDPW5541G-ZE is a versatile AI-powered dome camera with motorized zoom for flexible surveillance coverage. Ideal for detailed monitoring in commercial and public environments, it combines face attribute detection, people counting, and perimeter protection with excellent low-light performance and Smart IR up to 40 meters.
Key Features
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Motorized Vari-Focal Lens – Adjusts from 2.7–13.5mm for wide to zoomed-in views without manually repositioning.
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Face Attribute Detection – Detects faces and analyzes attributes like age, gender, glasses, mask, beard, and expression.
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Perimeter Protection – Uses AI to distinguish humans and vehicles for precise alerts.
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People Counting & Queue Monitoring – Counts foot traffic and tracks in-area occupancy or queue behavior.
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Smart IR Night Vision (40m) – Delivers clear black-and-white footage in complete darkness.
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Smart H.265+ Codec – Reduces file sizes and bandwidth without compromising video quality.
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Audio In/Out – Supports one-channel audio input and output for real-time communication.
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Flexible Storage – Records to microSD (up to 256GB), NAS, FTP, or Dahua Cloud.
Perfect For:
- Retail shopping centers
- School campuses
- Hotel reception areas
- Hospital entrances
- Warehouse interiors
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Transportation terminals
Install Tips
- Use the wide 2.7mm setting for entrances; zoom in (13.5mm) for long-range corridors.
- Ideal mount height: 3–4 meters for best angle on faces and queues.
- Enable face attribute capture via web interface or NVR.
- For PoE, ensure IEEE 802.3af-compliant switch or injector is used.
- Consider pairing with AI NVRs to access full analytics features.
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IR LEDs are strong—avoid placing directly opposite reflective surfaces.
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Quick-Read Specs Card
| Feature |
Details |
| Resolution |
5MP (2592 x 1944) |
| Lens |
Motorized 2.7mm–13.5mm |
| Night Vision |
Smart IR up to 40m |
| Deterrence |
None |
| AI Features |
Face Detection, Face Attributes, Perimeter, People Counting |
| Audio |
Audio In/Out |
| Storage |
microSD up to 256GB, NAS, FTP, Dahua Cloud |
| Power |
12VDC / PoE (802.3af) |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 |
Extra Info
Motorized Vari-Focal Lens – Precision at a Distance
This camera features a motorized vari-focal lens that provides both wide-angle coverage and close-up views of distant subjects. Users can remotely adjust the zoom and focus via an NVR interface or mobile app without needing to physically access the camera. This saves time during installation and allows on-the-fly field-of-view optimization — perfect for monitoring entrances, parking lots, and long corridors.
Face Attribute Detection – Beyond Basic Recognition
Going beyond simple face detection, this advanced feature analyzes a range of facial attributes including age group, gender, facial expressions (such as happiness or anger), as well as the presence of glasses, masks, or facial hair. These enhanced insights enable more intelligent monitoring, supporting applications like retail analytics, behavioral trend analysis, and high-security access control systems.
Perimeter Protection – AI-Powered Motion Filtering
Using smart classification technology, the camera accurately distinguishes between people, vehicles, and non-relevant movement such as animals or shifting shadows. This dramatically reduces false alarms, making it ideal for monitoring fenced zones, driveways, private property lines, or any area where accurate motion detection is critical.
Queue Management & People Counting – Optimize Flow and Service
The camera’s queue management capabilities allow it to track how long individuals dwell in specific areas, while people counting monitors foot traffic by recording entry and exit totals. This is particularly useful in retail stores, banks, airports, or event venues, where understanding wait times, customer density, or compliance with occupancy limits can lead to improved service and safety.
Smart IR and Low-Light Clarity – Reliable Day & Night Imaging
Equipped with infrared LEDs that reach up to 40 meters, the camera ensures clear visibility even in complete darkness. The Smart IR feature automatically adjusts IR intensity based on subject distance to avoid overexposure, while the Starlight low-light sensor maintains image clarity and color in extremely dim conditions. Together, they deliver excellent surveillance 24/7.
Multi-Platform Compatibility – Seamless System Integration
This camera supports ONVIF profiles S, G, and T, ensuring broad compatibility with a wide range of third-party systems. It also integrates smoothly with Dahua’s SmartPSS desktop software, DMSS mobile app, and most popular NVR platforms, providing flexible options for remote monitoring, playback, and centralized management.
The DH-IPC-HDPW5541G-ZE does not include native AcuPick capabilities but supports AcuPick through integration with Dahua AI-enabled NVRs. The camera’s AI-generated metadata—such as face attributes, people counting, and perimeter events—can be used by compatible NVRs to enable smart search filtering and playback.
Benefits of NVR Pairing for AcuPick:
- Search by face, human/vehicle, or queue events
- Instantly locate events using trait filters like mask or clothing
- Access face snapshots and AI-tagged footage
- Save time and reduce manual review effort
Q&A
Q: Does this camera record in color at night?
A: No. It uses IR illumination at night, which results in black-and-white recording.
Q: Can I zoom in remotely?
A: Yes, the motorized lens can be adjusted remotely via NVR or web interface.
Q: Can this detect face details like gender and masks?
A: Yes. It uses AI to detect facial attributes including gender, mask, glasses, beard, and expression.
Q: Does it have built-in audio?
A: It supports one channel of audio in and out, but does not have a built-in microphone.
Q: How is it different from TiOC models?
A: This model focuses on intelligent analytics and zoom flexibility. TiOC models include active deterrents like lights and sirens.
Q: What kind of storage does it support?
A: It supports up to 256GB microSD, NAS, FTP, and Dahua Cloud.
Q: Can I use this with a non-Dahua NVR?
A: Yes, it supports ONVIF protocols and should work with most third-party NVRs.
