Dahua DH-IPC-HFW3541EP-AS-0280B-S2 - 5MP 3K WizSense AI IR Bullet PoE IP CCTV Camera

Dahua DH-IPC-HFW3541EP-AS-0280B-S2 — 5MP 3K WizSense AI IR Night Vision Bullet PoE IP CCTV Camera

The Dahua DH-IPC-HFW3541EP-AS-0280B-S2 is a 5MP 3K WizSense AI IP CCTV camera in a bullet housing with a fixed 2.8mm lens (the 0280B in the model number). Dahua lists the model as DH-IPC-HFW3541E-AS-S2, and the P in this model number is the PAL version. It is part of Dahua's WizSense 3 Series, with AI Coding to save bandwidth and storage, 50m IR night vision, a built-in microphone and PoE power. The IP67 housing is rated for outdoor use from -40 °C to +60 °C, and the built-in IR LED reaches up to 50 m for night vision. WizSense AI also makes it a smart camera that classifies humans and vehicles, and as a PoE security camera it can be powered over its network cable (802.3af).

Also listed as IPC-HFW3541EP-AS-0280B-S2.

Dahua's base model code is IPC-HFW3541E-AS-S2.

Key features

• 5MP image (up to 2960 × 1668, the 3K class) from a 1/2.7" CMOS sensor at up to 20 fps, or 2688 × 1520 at 25/30 fps.
• WizSense AI: intrusion and tripwire detection that classifies humans and vehicles, SMD 4.0 to filter out animals and other non-targets, and AI Scene Self-adaptation (see our guide to Dahua WizSense cameras).
• AI Coding and Smart H.265+ compression to save bandwidth and storage, with Quick Pick searching of human and vehicle events when used with an AI NVR.
• IR night vision: built-in IR LED up to 50 m, with 0.005 lux colour minimum illumination at F1.4 and 120 dB wide dynamic range.
• Built-in microphone, one audio input and output (RCA), one alarm input and output, three streams and Micro SD recording up to 256 GB.
• IP67 rated, powered by 12 VDC or PoE (802.3af).

Technical specification

Works with

• Dahua DH-PFA130-E water-proof junction box
• Dahua DH-PFA152-E pole mount bracket
• The varifocal version of this camera (DH-IPC-HFW3541TP-ZAS-27135-S2, 2.7-13.5mm motorised lens, IR up to 60 m)
• Related model without the S2 suffix (DH-IPC-HFW3541EP-AS-0280B)

What you will need

• A PoE NVR that supports 5MP recording, with enough channels and PoE ports for this camera
• Cat5e or Cat6 cabling to carry both video and power to the camera
• For long runs or several cameras, a PoE switch keeps power and cabling manageable
• Appropriate GDPR signage where the camera covers public areas or neighbouring property

Common questions

Is it a 3K camera?

The sensor outputs up to 2960 × 1668 at 20 fps (5MP), and also 2880 × 1620 at 20 fps, which is the 3K class. It streams 2688 × 1520 at 25/30 fps.

What does WizSense mean?

WizSense is Dahua's AI range, using deep learning to focus on humans and vehicles. See our guide to Dahua WizSense cameras.

Does it have a built-in microphone?

Yes. Dahua lists a built-in microphone for the -AS version, plus one RCA audio input and one RCA audio output, and one alarm input and one alarm output.

How far does the IR night vision reach?

Dahua lists an IR illumination distance of up to 50 m from the built-in IR LED.

Does it need a separate power supply?

No. It runs on PoE (802.3af) or 12 VDC. Dahua gives 3.7 W basic and 6.5 W maximum on PoE.

Will it work with a recorder that is not Dahua?

It supports ONVIF Profile S, G and T, so it can be added to compatible third-party recorders. Quick Pick works with an AI NVR, and Smart Search works with a Dahua Smart NVR.

Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page

Supplied by Zenith Security Co, Wolverhampton. We deliver to England, Scotland and Wales, or you can collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter (please call first).

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