The Dahua IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE is a network camera designed to capture a complete 180° panoramic view, making it ideal for monitoring large areas with a single device. It provides detailed, high-resolution surveillance with advanced analytical capabilities to accurately detect and classify objects, reducing false alarms. This camera is an excellent choice for users seeking comprehensive wide-angle coverage and intelligent monitoring features to enhance security and operational insights.
Features
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180° Panoramic View: Captures an ultra-wide field of view, minimizing blind spots and the need for multiple cameras in expansive areas.
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Full-Color Night Vision: Built-in warm light illuminates up to 40 meters, ensuring clear, color images even in extremely low-light conditions.
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Advanced AI Detection (Perimeter Protection & SMD 3.0): Accurately distinguishes between humans and vehicles, significantly reducing false alarms from irrelevant movements and improving the reliability of security alerts.
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Two-Way Audio: Features a built-in microphone and speaker, enabling real-time communication and audio monitoring directly through the camera.
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Flexible Storage Options: Supports up to a 512 GB Micro SD card for local storage, alongside network-attached storage (NAS) and FTP/SFTP options for versatile data management.
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Intelligent Analytics (Heat Map & People Counting): Provides valuable insights into foot traffic patterns, occupancy rates, and queue management, beneficial for business optimization.
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Enhanced PTZ Capabilities (EPTZ): Allows for digital pan, tilt, and zoom on intelligent alarm targets within the wide-angle view, providing detailed close-ups while maintaining the overall scene.
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Robust Weather Protection (IP67): Designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions, ensuring reliable operation in various environments.
Perfect For:
- Commercial Building Entrances
- Large Parking Lots
- School Campuses
- Public Squares
- Warehouse Perimeters
- Retail Storefronts
Installer Tips
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Optimal Mounting Height: For accurate people counting and perimeter protection, install the camera at a height that provides a clear, unobstructed view of the detection area, typically between 3-5 meters (10-16 feet).
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Leverage PoE+ for Simplicity: Utilize PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) for a single cable installation, providing both power and data, which simplifies wiring and reduces installation time. Consider ePoE for extended cable runs up to 800m.
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Strategic Placement for 180° View: Position the camera to maximize its 180° field of view, ideally at a corner or central point of the area to be monitored, to cover the widest possible expanse with one device.
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Utilize Junction Box (PFA5300R): For clean and protected cable management, especially in outdoor environments, use the recommended PFA5300R junction box to house connections securely.
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Pair with Compatible NVRs: For optimal performance and to fully utilize AI features like EPTZ and advanced analytics, pair this camera with a Dahua WizMind NVR.
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Test Two-Way Audio: Before finalizing the installation, test the two-way audio functionality to ensure clear communication and effective use of custom voice alerts or real-time interaction.
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Quick-Read Specs
| Feature |
Specification |
| Resolution |
8 MP (4096 × 1800) |
| Lens Options |
3.6 mm Fixed-focal |
| Night Vision |
Full-color, Warm Light (40 m / 131.23 ft) |
| Deterrence |
Built-in Speaker (Two-way audio for custom alerts) |
| AI Features |
SMD3.0, Perimeter Protection, Heat Map, People Counting |
| Audio |
Built-in Mic & Speaker (Two-way talk) |
| Storage |
Micro SD up to 512 GB, NAS, FTP/SFTP |
| Power |
12 VDC / PoE+ (802.3at) / ePoE |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 |
Extra Info
Dahua WizMind Technology and Advanced AI:
The IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE is part of Dahua's WizMind 5 Series, which integrates advanced deep learning algorithms to significantly enhance video analysis accuracy. This intelligent suite of features goes beyond basic motion detection. For instance, Perimeter Protection can precisely identify and distinguish between humans and vehicles, dramatically reducing false alarms triggered by animals, light changes, or swaying trees. This means security personnel receive more reliable alerts, allowing for a more focused and efficient response. The camera also includes SMD 3.0 (Smart Motion Detection), which refines detection accuracy even further, filtering out irrelevant objects to only alert on actual threats.
Full-Color Night Vision with Warm Light:
Unlike traditional infrared (IR) cameras that produce black and white images at night, this camera utilizes a built-in warm light illuminator. This innovative feature ensures that even in complete darkness, the camera can capture vivid, full-color images up to 40 meters away. This is crucial for forensic analysis, as color information can be vital for identifying suspects, vehicles, or clothing details that would be lost in a monochrome image. The warm light is designed to be less intrusive than bright white light while still providing ample illumination for clear imaging.
Intelligent Monitoring and Business Insights:
Beyond security, this camera offers powerful intelligent monitoring features that provide valuable operational insights. The Heat Map function generates visual representations of activity density, allowing businesses to understand popular areas or bottlenecks. People Counting accurately tracks the number of people entering, leaving, or passing through a defined area, generating daily, monthly, and yearly reports. This data is invaluable for retail environments to analyze customer flow, optimize staffing, or for public spaces to manage occupancy and crowd control. The camera also supports Queue Management, which can trigger alerts based on the number of people or their dwell time in a specific queue, helping to improve customer service and operational efficiency.
Enhanced PTZ (EPTZ) for Detailed Investigations:
While this camera provides a wide 180° panoramic view, its EPTZ (Enhanced Pan, Tilt, Zoom) capability allows users to digitally zoom in on specific areas of interest within that broad view without physically moving the camera. When an intelligent alarm (like intrusion or tripwire) is triggered, EPTZ can automatically enlarge and track the detected human or vehicle. This provides both the comprehensive panoramic context and detailed close-ups of the event, ensuring that no critical details are missed during an incident.
Robust Cyber Security Measures:
In an increasingly connected world, cyber security is paramount. Dahua network cameras, including this model, are equipped with a comprehensive suite of security technologies. These include video and firmware encryption, access control protocols, trusted boot/execution/upgrade, and IP/MAC filtering. These measures are designed to protect the camera and your network from external cyber threats, preventing unauthorized access, data breaches, and malicious attacks, thereby ensuring the integrity and privacy of your surveillance system.
Q&A
Can this camera record in color at night?
Yes, absolutely. This camera features built-in warm light illuminators that enable full-color recording even in low-light or completely dark conditions up to 40 meters (131.23 feet).
How loud is the built-in speaker, and can I use custom audio alerts?
The datasheet does not specify the exact decibel level of the speaker, but it is designed for clear two-way communication. Yes, you can upload custom audio files for alerts, allowing for personalized warnings or greetings.
Can the warm lights be disabled or set on a schedule?
Yes, the illuminators can be controlled. You can set them to auto, manual on/off, or configure schedules through the camera's interface or management software to suit your specific needs.
Does this camera work with Network Video Recorders (NVRs) from other brands?
The camera supports ONVIF (Profile S/G/T), CGI, and Milestone interoperability, meaning it should be compatible with most NVRs that also support these standards. However, for full functionality and to utilize all advanced AI features, pairing it with a Dahua WizMind NVR is recommended.
How long can the 512 GB Micro SD card record for?
The recording duration depends heavily on factors like video compression (H.265 is highly efficient), resolution settings, frame rate, and the amount of motion in the scene. A 512 GB card can typically store several weeks to months of footage, especially with smart codec and AI coding optimizing bit rates.
What makes this "Duo Splicing" camera different from a standard panoramic camera?
"Duo Splicing" refers to the camera's dual sensors and advanced image processing that seamlessly combine two 4MP streams into a single, cohesive 180° panoramic image without distortion at the seams, providing a more natural and comprehensive wide-angle view than some single-lens panoramic solutions.
Will the intelligent alarms, like intrusion or tripwire, automatically trigger the built-in speaker?
Yes, the camera supports linking alarm events to audio outputs. You can configure the system to play pre-recorded messages or activate the speaker automatically when intelligent alarms like intrusion or tripwire are detected, providing an immediate deterrent.
Is this camera suitable for extreme weather conditions?
Yes, with its IP67 protection rating and wide operating temperature range of –40 °C to +60 °C (–40 °F to +140 °F), this camera is built to withstand harsh environmental conditions, including dust, heavy rain, and extreme temperatures.
Camera Model Comparison
Camera Model Comparison
Dahua 2x4MP Full-color Duo Splicing WizMind Network Cameras
| Category |
Newer Model (IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE) |
Older Model (IPC-PFW5840-A180-E2-ASTE) |
| Model Name |
IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE |
IPC-PFW5840-A180-E2-ASTE |
| Marketing Tagline |
2×4MP Full-color Duo Splicing WizMind Network Camera |
2×4MP Full-color Duo Splicing WizMind Network Camera |
| Image Sensor |
Dual 1/1.8" CMOS |
Dual 1/1.8" CMOS |
| Max. Resolution |
8 MP (4096 × 1800)@25 fps |
8 MP (4096 × 1800)@25 fps |
| Min. Illumination |
0.0005 lux@F1.0 (Color, 30 IRE), 0.0002 lux@F1.0 (B/W, 30 IRE), 0 lux (Illuminator on) |
0.0005 lux@F1.0 (Color, 30 IRE), 0.0002 lux@F1.0 (B/W, 30 IRE), 0 lux (Illuminator on) |
| Illumination Type/Distance |
Built-in warm light, 40 m (131.23 ft) max. illumination distance |
Built-in warm light, 40 m (131.23 ft) max. illumination distance |
| WDR |
140 dB |
140 dB |
| AI Features (SMD) |
SMD3.0 |
SMD (or similar, typically an older version like SMD2.0) |
| AI Features (IVS) |
Intrusion, tripwire, fast moving (vehicle and human classification); loitering detection, people gathering, parking detection |
Intrusion, tripwire, fast moving (vehicle and human classification); loitering detection, people gathering, parking detection |
| AI Features (Other) |
Heat map, Smart abandoned object, Smart missing object, People Counting (enter, leave, pass, in area, queue management) |
Heat map, Smart abandoned object, Smart missing object, People Counting (enter, leave, pass, in area, queue management) |
| Audio |
1 in, 1 out; built-in Mic and speaker, two-way talk |
1 in, 1 out; built-in Mic and speaker, two-way talk |
| Storage |
Supports max. 512 GB Micro SD card
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Supports max. 512 GB Micro SD card |
| Power Supply |
12 VDC/PoE+ (802.3at)/ePoE |
12 VDC/PoE+ (802.3at)/ePoE |
| Max. Power Consumption |
12.3 W (12 VDC); 13.8 W (PoE) (WDR + intelligence + warm light + SPK) |
10.5 W (12 VDC); 11.8 W (PoE) (WDR + intelligence + warm light + SPK) |
| Protection |
IP67 |
IP67 |
| EPTZ |
Enlarge and track the targets of intelligent alarms |
Enlarge and track the targets of intelligent alarms |
| DORI Distance (3.6 mm lens) |
Detect: 70.3 m; Observe: 28.1 m; Recognize: 14.1 m; Identify: 7.0 m |
Detect: 70.3 m; Observe: 28.1 m; Recognize: 14.1 m; Identify: 7.0 m |
Summary Recommendation
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Choose the Newer Model (IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE) if:
- You require the latest advancements in AI detection, particularly for Smart Motion Detection (SMD3.0), which offers improved accuracy and false alarm reduction.
- You need slightly more robust performance under maximum load, as indicated by the marginally higher power consumption (which could imply enhanced processing for AI or other features).
- You prioritize having the most current model for long-term support and potential future feature updates.
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The Older Model (IPC-PFW5840-A180-E2-ASTE) might still be suitable if:
- Your budget is a primary concern, and the incremental improvements in AI (SMD3.0) are not critical for your specific application.
- You primarily need the core features of 180° wide-angle full-color imaging, high resolution, and basic intelligent functions like perimeter protection and people counting, which are largely similar between both models.
- You already have an existing infrastructure compatible with the older model and do not need to integrate with the very latest software features.
