Dahua IP Camera 8MP IPC-HFW5831E-ZE

Camera Specifications

Image Sensor

This camera features a 1/2.5” 8 Megapixel progressive scan CMOS image sensor, providing high-resolution images with effective pixels measuring 3840 (H) x 2160 (V). It is equipped with 512MB of RAM and 32MB of ROM, ensuring efficient performance and storage capacity.

Scanning System

The camera operates on a progressive scanning system, offering smoother and more detailed video footage.

Electronic Shutter Speed

The electronic shutter speed is adjustable both automatically and manually, with a range of 1/3 to 1/100000 seconds, allowing for flexibility in various lighting conditions.

Illumination and IR Capabilities

Minimum Illumination

The camera performs well in low-light conditions, with a minimum illumination of 0.05 Lux at F1.4 in color mode (1/3s, 30IRE) and 0.2 Lux at F1.4 in color mode (1/30s, 30IRE). It can achieve 0 Lux with IR on.

IR Distance and Control

The camera is equipped with four IR LEDs, providing infrared illumination up to a distance of 50 meters (164 feet). The IR function can be controlled automatically or manually.

Lens Specifications

Type and Mount

The lens is motorized with an auto iris (DC) feature and uses a board-in mount type.

Focal Length and Aperture

The focal length ranges from 2.7mm to 12mm, with a maximum aperture of F1.4, offering a balance between wide-angle and zoom capabilities.

Angle of View and Optical Zoom

The horizontal angle of view ranges from 110° to 40°, while the vertical angle of view ranges from 58° to 23°. The lens provides a 4x optical zoom.

Focus and DORI Distance

The motorized focus control allows for a close focus distance of 0.3 meters. The DORI (Detect, Observe, Recognize, Identify) distances are specified for both wide and telephoto settings, providing detailed metrics for surveillance effectiveness.

Pan/Tilt/Rotation

Range

The camera offers full 360° pan, 90° tilt, and 360° rotation, allowing for comprehensive coverage and flexibility in installation.

Intelligent Features

IVS (Intelligent Video System)

The camera includes advanced IVS features such as tripwire detection, intrusion detection, and object abandoned/missing detection.

Advanced Intelligent Functions

It also supports face detection, enhancing its capabilities for security applications.

Video Specifications

Compression and Streaming

The camera supports multiple compression formats, including H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264. It can stream up to three streams simultaneously.

Resolution and Frame Rate

The camera offers a wide range of resolutions, from 4K (3840×2160) to CIF (352×288/352×240), with varying frame rates for different streams.

Bit Rate Control

It supports both constant bit rate (CBR) and variable bit rate (VBR) control, with bit rates ranging from 24Kbps to 10240Kbps for H.264 and 14Kbps to 9984Kbps for H.265.

Day/Night and Image Control

Modes and Enhancements

The camera can switch between day and night modes automatically or manually. It features various image enhancement modes, including backlight compensation (BLC), highlight compensation (HLC), and wide dynamic range (WDR).

White Balance and Noise Reduction

White balance can be set to auto, natural, street lamp, outdoor, or manual. The camera includes 3D digital noise reduction (DNR) for clearer images in low-light conditions.

Motion Detection and Privacy

Motion Detection and ROI

The camera supports motion detection with up to four zones and region of interest (ROI) settings, allowing for targeted monitoring.

Privacy Masking

Privacy masking is available with up to four areas that can be obscured to protect privacy.

Audio Specifications

Compression

Audio compression formats supported include G.711a, G.711Mu, AAC, and G.726.

Network Specifications

Interface and Protocols

The camera has an RJ-45 (10/100Base-T) Ethernet interface and supports a wide range of protocols, including HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, ARP, RTSP, RTP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, PPPOE, IPv4/v6, QoS, UPnP, NTP, Bonjour, 802.1x, Multicast, ICMP, IGMP, and SNMP.

Interoperability and Streaming

It is compatible with ONVIF, PSIA, and CGI standards, and supports both unicast and multicast streaming methods.

User Access and Storage

Access and Edge Storage

The camera can support up to 10 users for basic access and up to 20 users for advanced access. It offers edge storage options including NAS, local PC for instant recording, and a Micro SD card up to 128GB.

Web and Software Compatibility

Web Viewer

The camera’s web viewer is compatible with Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari browsers.

Management Software

It is compatible with management software such as Smart PSS, DSS, and Easy4ip, and supports mobile access on iOS and Android devices.

Certifications

The camera is certified to meet CE (EN 60950:2000), UL (UL60950-1), and FCC (FCC Part 15 Subpart B) standards.

Interface Specifications

Audio and Alarm

The camera includes one audio input and one audio output channel. It supports two alarm inputs and one alarm output.

Electrical Specifications

Power Supply and Consumption

The camera can be powered by DC12V or PoE (802.3af) and consumes less than 12.95W.

Environmental Specifications

Operating and Storage Conditions

The camera is designed to operate in temperatures ranging from -30°C to +60°C (-22°F to +140°F) and can be stored in the same temperature range. It operates in conditions with less than 95% relative humidity.

Protection and Resistance

The camera is rated IP67 for ingress protection and IK10 for vandal resistance, ensuring durability and reliability in harsh environments.

Construction

Casing and Dimensions

The camera is constructed with a metal casing and measures 273.2mm × 95.0mm × 95.0mm (10.76” × 3.74” × 3.74”).

Weight

The net weight of the camera is 1.11Kg (2.44lb), and the gross weight is 1.51Kg (3.33lb).

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