The IPC-HDBW5842HP-ZHE-S3 is an 8MP IR Vari-focal Dome WizMind Network Camera designed for comprehensive and intelligent surveillance. It's ideal for those who need high-definition video coupled with advanced AI-powered analytics to accurately detect and classify objects, monitor perimeters, and manage access in various environments. This camera provides reliable performance and smart features to enhance security and operational efficiency for businesses and residential properties alike.
Features
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Advanced AI Detection: Accurately identifies and classifies humans, vehicles, and non-motorized vehicles, significantly reducing false alarms from irrelevant movements.
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Perimeter Protection: Establishes virtual boundaries and alerts you to intrusions, tripwires, and loitering, making it perfect for securing sensitive areas.
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Smart Object Detection: Notifies you of abandoned or missing objects, adding an extra layer of security for valuable items or potential hazards.
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Detailed Face Analysis: Detects faces, extracts attributes like gender and age, and optimizes snapshots, useful for access control and forensic analysis.
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People Counting & Heat Map: Tracks the number of people entering or leaving an area and visualizes crowd density, aiding in space management and business intelligence.
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Versatile Video Compression: Utilizes efficient H.265, Smart H.265+, AI H.265, and other codecs to save bandwidth and storage without compromising video quality.
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Robust Weather & Vandal Protection: With IP67 and IK10 ratings, the camera is protected against dust, water, and impact, ensuring durability in harsh outdoor conditions.
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Flexible Power Options: Supports 12 VDC, 24 VAC, PoE, and ePoE, offering convenient installation choices and reliable power delivery.
Perfect For:
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Commercial Building Entrances: Monitor and manage access with face detection and people counting.
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Retail Stores: Track customer flow and identify suspicious activities like loitering or abandoned objects.
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Parking Lots: Detect vehicles, monitor entry/exit, and identify potential security breaches.
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Warehouses and Storage Facilities: Secure perimeters and detect intrusions with intelligent analytics.
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Schools and Campuses: Enhance safety with smart sound detection and people gathering alerts.
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Residential Communities: Provide advanced surveillance for common areas and entry points.
Installer Tips
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Optimal Mounting Height: For best performance of AI features 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 between 2.5 and 4 meters.
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Leverage PoE/ePoE: Utilize Power over Ethernet (PoE) or ePoE for simplified installation, as it delivers both power and data over a single Ethernet cable, reducing cabling complexity and costs.
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Lens Selection for Specific Scenarios: The vari-focal lens (2.7 mm–12.0 mm) allows you to adjust the focal length. Use the wider angle (2.7 mm) for broad overview shots in open areas and zoom in (12.0 mm) for detailed monitoring of specific points or longer distances.
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Pair with Smart NVRs: For advanced intelligent search and event management, consider pairing this camera with a Dahua Smart NVR. This will unlock the full potential of features like AcuPick and Smart Search.
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Configure Alarm Inputs/Outputs: Utilize the 3 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs to integrate the camera with existing security systems, such as external sensors or sirens, for a more comprehensive security solution.
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Maximize Storage with Smart Codecs: Enable Smart H.265+ or AI H.265 compression to significantly reduce bandwidth and storage requirements without sacrificing video quality, making the 1TB Micro SD card more efficient.
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Quick-Read Specs
| Feature |
Specification |
| Resolution |
8 Megapixel (3840 × 2160) |
| Lens Options |
Motorized Vari-focal, 2.7 mm–12.0 mm |
| Night Vision Type |
IR LED, up to 40 m (131.23 ft) illumination distance |
| Deterrence |
N/A |
| AI Features |
SMD 3.0, AcuPick, AI SSA, Face Detection, People Counting, Video Metadata, Perimeter Protection, Smart Sound Detection |
| Audio |
Built-in Dual Mic, Audio Input (1), Audio Output (1) |
| Storage |
Micro SD card (support max. 1 TB) |
| Power |
12 VDC / 24 VAC / PoE (802.3at) / ePoE |
| Weather Rating |
IP67; IK10 |
Extra Info
WizMind S Series Overview
The Dahua WizMind S Series network camera, including this model, represents a significant leap in surveillance technology, driven by sophisticated deep learning algorithms. This series isn't just about capturing video; it's about intelligent analysis that dramatically improves the accuracy of audio and video processing. These cameras are designed for project-oriented applications, offering a comprehensive suite of AI solutions. The integration of advanced AI ISP technology (Artificial Intelligence Image Signal Processor) allows the camera to adapt seamlessly to various scenes, ensuring high-quality images with fine detail, even in challenging lighting conditions with its Deeplight night vision effect. Beyond image quality, the WizMind series focuses on practical applications, providing precise and reliable AI features for various vertical markets, ensuring robust and intelligent security.
Intelligent Self-Learning for Enhanced Accuracy
One of the standout capabilities of this camera is its self-learning mechanism. Powered by deep learning, the device can recognize different types of targets—be it humans, vehicles, or animals—and even their specific statuses. Through continuous learning and analysis of target features, the camera refines its detection capabilities, significantly reducing false alarms. This means you'll receive more accurate alerts, minimizing unnecessary distractions and allowing security personnel to focus on genuine threats. This self-learning capability extends to features like Perimeter Protection, where the system adapts to filter out common false triggers like leaves or shadows.
AcuPick: Precision Search for Rapid Incident Response
AcuPick is an industry-leading search technology that revolutionizes how you search through video footage. It seamlessly integrates both front-end (camera) and back-end (NVR) intelligence. This powerful combination allows for extremely accurate matching of specific targets such as people, animals, and motor vehicles. Instead of manually sifting through hours of video, AcuPick enables you to quickly and conveniently locate desired targets within live feeds or recorded videos with far greater precision. This drastically reduces the time needed for incident investigation, making your security operations much more efficient.
Video Metadata: Rich Data for Smarter Analysis
The camera's Video Metadata technology, powered by deep learning, goes beyond simple detection. It can detect, track, and capture vehicles, non-motor vehicles, and people, then extract crucial attributes from these targets. For motor vehicles, it can identify the vehicle type, color, and logo, along with other details like whether seatbelts are worn or if the driver is smoking or on the phone. For non-motor vehicles, it captures type, color, number of occupants, and even top type and color or hat details. Human body attributes include gender, top/bottom type and color, bag presence, and headwear. Face attributes extend to gender, age, expressions, glasses, face masks, and beards. This rich metadata transforms raw video into searchable, actionable data, enabling more comprehensive analysis and smarter security applications.
Comprehensive Protection for Any Environment
The IP67 and IK10 protection ratings underscore the camera's durability. IP67 certifies the camera is dust-tight and can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, making it suitable for even the harshest outdoor conditions. IK10 indicates its resistance to vandalism, meaning the enclosure can withstand an impact of 20 joules, equivalent to a 5 kg hammer dropped from 40 cm. Furthermore, the camera's wide voltage tolerance allows for a ±30% input voltage range (for certain power supplies), ensuring stable operation even in environments with unstable power grids, making it highly reliable for diverse outdoor deployments.
Q&A
Q1: Can this camera record in color at night?
A1: This camera primarily uses IR (infrared) illumination for night vision, which provides clear black and white images up to 40 meters in complete darkness. It does not offer full-color night vision.
Q2: Does this camera have a built-in speaker for two-way audio or alerts?
A2: No, the camera has a built-in dual microphone for audio input, but it does not have a built-in speaker for two-way audio communication or for playing audible alerts.
Q3: What's the maximum amount of local storage supported?
A3: The camera supports a Micro SD card with a maximum capacity of 1 TB for local video storage.
Q4: Can I use this camera with an NVR from a different brand?
A4: Yes, the camera supports ONVIF (Profile S/Profile G/Profile T/Profile M) and CGI, which means it can generally be integrated with NVRs from other manufacturers that also support these standards. However, for full utilization of advanced AI features like AcuPick and Smart Search, it's recommended to pair it with a compatible Dahua Smart NVR.
Q5: How long can the 1TB SD card record video?
A5: The recording duration on a 1TB SD card depends on several factors, including the resolution, frame rate, compression method (H.265+ will provide longer recording times), and the amount of motion or events being recorded. For precise estimates, you would typically use a storage calculator tool provided by the manufacturer.
Q6: What makes this camera different from a standard 8MP camera without WizMind features?
A6: The key difference lies in the "WizMind" designation, which indicates the integration of advanced deep learning AI algorithms. This translates to highly accurate detection and classification of objects (humans, vehicles, etc.), greatly reduced false alarms, and intelligent functions like video metadata, AcuPick, and sophisticated people counting, offering far more analytical capabilities than a standard 8MP camera.
Q7: Will the camera automatically trigger alarms or send notifications?
A7: Yes, the camera can be configured to automatically trigger various alarm events (e.g., motion detection, tripwire, intrusion, face detection, smart sound detection) and send notifications. These notifications can be delivered through management software or mobile apps. You can also integrate the camera with external alarm systems using its alarm input/output ports.
Camera Model Comparison
The camera model you provided is the IPC-HDBW5842HP-ZHE-S3. Based on the "S3" in the model number, its immediate predecessor or older version is likely the IPC-HDBW5842HP-ZHE-S2.
Here's a detailed comparison:
| Category |
Newer Model (IPC-HDBW5842HP-ZHE-S3) |
Older Model (IPC-HDBW5842HP-ZHE-S2) |
| Image Sensor |
8-MP 1/1.8" CMOS |
8-MP 1/1.8" CMOS |
| Max. Resolution |
3840 × 2160 @25/30 fps |
3840 × 2160 @25/30 fps |
| Min. Illumination (Color) |
0.0007 lux@F1.2 (30 IRE) |
0.003 lux@F1.2 (30 IRE) |
| Min. Illumination (B/W) |
0.0003 lux@F1.2 (30 IRE) |
0.0003 lux@F1.2 (30 IRE) |
| Illumination Distance |
Up to 40 m (IR) |
Up to 40 m (IR) |
| AI Features |
Video metadata, smart sound detection, IVS, face detection, smart object detection, people counting, SMD 3.0, AcuPick, AI SSA, Heat Map, Smart Search. |
Video metadata, smart sound detection, IVS, face detection, smart object detection, people counting, SMD 3.0, AcuPick, AI SSA, Heat Map, Smart Search. |
| AI Coding |
AI H.265; AI H.264 |
AI H.265; AI H.264 |
| Audio |
Built-in dual Mic, 1 in, 1 out (terminal) |
Built-in dual Mic, 1 in, 1 out (terminal) |
| Storage |
Supports max. 1 TB Micro SD card |
Supports max. 256 GB Micro SD card |
| Alarm I/O |
3 in, 2 out |
3 in, 2 out |
| Power Supply |
12 VDC/24 VAC/PoE (802.3at)/ePoE |
12 VDC/24 VAC/PoE (802.3at)/ePoE |
| Protection |
IP67, IK10, heater |
IP67, IK10, heater |
| DORI Distance (W - Detect) |
87.6 m |
87.6 m |
| DORI Distance (T - Detect) |
186.6 m |
186.6 m |
| ROM |
4 GB |
128 MB |
| RAM |
2 GB |
1 GB |
| Stream Capability |
4 streams |
3 streams |
| Cyber Security |
Configuration encryption; Trusted execution; Digest; Security logs; WSSE; Account lockout; syslog; Video encryption; 802.1x; IP/MAC filtering; HTTPS; Trusted upgrade; Trusted boot; Firmware encryption; Generation and importing of X.509 certification |
Trusted execution; Digest; Security logs; WSSE; Account lockout; Syslog; 802.1x; IP/MAC filtering; HTTPS; Trusted upgrade; Trusted boot; Generation and importing of X.509 certification |
Summary Recommendation
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Choose the Newer Model (IPC-HDBW5842HP-ZHE-S3) if:
- You require significantly better low-light performance in color (0.0007 lux vs 0.003 lux).
- You need higher internal memory for more robust performance (4GB ROM, 2GB RAM).
- You plan to utilize extensive on-board storage (up to 1TB Micro SD card).
- You require the flexibility of 4 video streams simultaneously.
- Enhanced cyber security features, including video and firmware encryption, are a priority.
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The Older Model (IPC-HDBW5842HP-ZHE-S2) might still be suitable if:
- Budget is a primary concern, and the improvements in low-light color, memory, and storage capacity are not critical for your application.
- Your storage needs are met with a 256GB Micro SD card.
- You only require up to 3 video streams simultaneously.
- The core AI features and imaging performance (resolution, IR distance, WDR) are sufficient, as they remain largely the same between generations.
