The IPC-PDBW82041-B360-S2 is a versatile 4-directional panoramic dome camera designed for comprehensive area surveillance. It effectively covers wide scenes with its multiple adjustable lenses, making it an efficient solution for monitoring large spaces where multiple cameras would typically be required. This camera is ideal for those seeking to enhance security and operational oversight through advanced detection capabilities.
Features
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Four 5MP Sensors: Provides expansive coverage with high-definition imaging across multiple directions, reducing the number of cameras needed for wide areas.
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Intelligent AI Functions: Simultaneously enables features like face detection, perimeter protection (tripwire, intrusion), and people counting across all four channels for comprehensive smart monitoring.
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Advanced Detection Capabilities: Accurately identifies and classifies vehicles and humans for events like fast moving, abandoned/missing objects, loitering, people gathering, and parking, minimizing false alarms.
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FlexStream Technology: Allows viewing of all four channels within a single stream, simplifying multi-image monitoring on platforms or NVRs.
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User-Friendly Web Interface: Features a Web5.0 design for intuitive setup and easy operation, improving user experience.
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Built-in IR Illumination: Ensures clear visibility up to 30 meters in low-light or complete darkness, providing reliable 24/7 surveillance.
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Flexible Power Options: Supports both 12 VDC and PoE+ power supplies for straightforward installation and deployment.
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Robust Environmental Protection: Boasts IP67 weather resistance and IK10 vandal resistance, ensuring durability and consistent performance in harsh conditions.
Perfect For:
- Large warehouses and storage facilities
- Transit stations and public transportation hubs
- University and school campuses
- Commercial building perimeters
- Parking lots and outdoor areas
- Retail environments requiring wide-area monitoring
Installer Tips
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Optimal Mounting Height: For accurate AI functions like face detection and people counting, ensure the camera is mounted at a height that provides a clear, unobstructed view of the target area, typically avoiding extreme angles.
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Leverage PoE+: Utilize PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) for simpler installation, as it provides both power and data through a single Ethernet cable, reducing cabling complexity.
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Adjustable Lenses: Take advantage of the motorized vari-focal lenses to precisely adjust the field of view for each of the four sensors, optimizing coverage for specific zones without manual lens adjustments on-site.
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NVR Integration: Pair this camera with a Dahua Smart NVR for enhanced intelligent search capabilities, event extraction, and seamless merging of event videos from the multiple streams.
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Micro SD Card for Redundancy: Advise customers to install a Micro SD card (up to 256GB) for local storage redundancy, ensuring recording continues even if network connectivity is lost.
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Environmental Considerations: While IP67 and IK10 rated, consider the optional anti-corrosion protection for installations in harsh environments with high salinity or chemical exposure.
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Quick-Read Specs
| Feature |
Specification |
| Resolution |
4 x 5 MP (2592 x 1944) |
| Lens Options |
2.8 mm–12 mm Motorized Vari-focal |
| Night Vision Type |
IR LED, 30 m (98.43 ft) range |
| Deterrence |
N/A (No built-in strobe or siren) |
| AI Features |
Face Detection, IVS (Perimeter Protection, Object Detection), People Counting |
| Audio |
1 In / 1 Out (RCA ports) |
| Storage |
Micro SD card (up to 256 GB) |
| Power |
12 VDC / PoE+ (802.3at) |
| Weather Rating |
IP67, IK10 |
Extra Info
Multi-Sensor Panoramic Coverage:
The IPC-PDBW82041-B360-S2 is designed to replace multiple fixed cameras with a single unit, providing a panoramic view from four independent 5MP sensors. Each sensor can be individually adjusted for pan, tilt, and rotation, allowing installers to customize the field of view to cover specific areas of interest. This multi-directional capability is particularly beneficial for large open spaces, intersections, or building perimeters, where a comprehensive overview is critical without creating blind spots. It significantly simplifies installation and maintenance compared to deploying several individual cameras.
Advanced AI Powered by WizMind:
This camera is part of Dahua's WizMind series, which incorporates industry-leading deep learning algorithms to provide precise and reliable AI solutions. The intelligent functions go beyond basic motion detection. Features like Perimeter Protection can accurately differentiate between humans and vehicles, significantly reducing false alarms triggered by animals or environmental factors. Face Detection not only identifies faces but also extracts attributes like gender, age, and expressions, making it invaluable for security and business intelligence. The People Counting function provides accurate statistics on entry, exit, and in-area numbers, which can be used for occupancy management, retail analytics, or crowd control. These AI capabilities deliver actionable insights and enhance proactive security measures.
FlexStream for Efficient Monitoring:
The unique FlexStream feature allows all four channels of images to be displayed and viewed within a single stream. This means that instead of monitoring four separate video feeds, multiple camera views can be combined into one manageable display. This streamlines the monitoring process for operators, reduces the load on viewing software, and optimizes bandwidth usage, especially when multiple channels are being viewed simultaneously. It provides a holistic view of the monitored area without overwhelming the surveillance system or the user.
Robust Design for Demanding Environments:
Built with a metal and plastic casing, the camera offers both IP67 ingress protection against dust and water, and IK10 vandal resistance against impact. This makes it suitable for deployment in challenging outdoor conditions or areas prone to vandalism. The wide operating temperature range of –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to +140 °F) ensures reliable performance in various climates. The optional anti-corrosion protection further extends its lifespan in environments with corrosive elements, making it a truly resilient surveillance solution.
Q&A
Q: Can this camera record in color at night?
A: The camera has a minimum illumination of 0.005 lux in color mode. While it performs well in low-light conditions with some ambient light, in complete darkness (0 lux), it will switch to black and white using its IR illuminators to provide clear night vision up to 30 meters.
Q: Does this camera have a built-in siren or flashing lights for deterrence?
A: No, this model (IPC-PDBW82041-B360-S2) does not include built-in active deterrence features like a siren or red/blue strobe lights. Its focus is on multi-directional surveillance and advanced AI detection.
Q: How does the "FlexStream" feature work, and what are its benefits?
A: FlexStream allows the video feeds from all four of the camera's sensors to be viewed as a single consolidated stream. This simplifies monitoring by presenting a multi-image display in one window, reducing the need to switch between multiple separate camera views and making it easier to manage and record comprehensive coverage.
Q: Does this camera work with Network Video Recorders (NVRs) from other brands?
A: Yes, this camera supports ONVIF (Profile S/Profile G/Profile T) and CGI, which are industry standards for IP camera interoperability. This means it should be compatible with most NVRs that also support these standards, though full functionality of advanced AI features may be best ensured when paired with a Dahua Smart NVR.
Q: How long can the 256 GB Micro SD card record for?
A: The recording duration on a 256 GB Micro SD card depends heavily on factors like resolution, frame rate, video compression (H.265 vs. H.264), and the amount of motion/activity being recorded. With efficient H.265+ encoding and motion-triggered recording, it could potentially store several weeks of footage, but continuous recording at high resolution would fill it much faster.
Q: What makes this camera different from a standard dome camera?
A: Unlike a standard dome camera that typically has one fixed or PTZ lens, this model features four independent 5MP sensors, each with an adjustable motorized vari-focal lens. This allows it to capture four distinct fields of view simultaneously from a single installation point, providing panoramic coverage that would otherwise require multiple traditional cameras.
Q: Can the camera differentiate between humans and vehicles for its detection features?
A: Yes, the intelligent functions, particularly Perimeter Protection (tripwire, intrusion, fast moving), are enhanced with deep learning algorithms that support the classification and accurate detection of both vehicles and humans, significantly reducing false alarms compared to basic motion detection.
Q: Does this camera offer a remote viewing option on mobile devices?
A: Yes, you can manage and view the camera remotely using Dahua's management software like Smart PSS, DSS, or the DMSS mobile application, which allows access from your smartphone or tablet.
