Dahua DH-PFM900-E-V2 - Integrated Mount Tester

Dahua DH-PFM900-E-V2 - CCTV Camera Tester

The Dahua DH-PFM900-E-V2 is an integrated mount tester: a CCTV camera tester that checks IP cameras and analogue cameras from one unit. It decodes H.264 and H.265 video from IP cameras, displays HDCVI, HDTVI, AHD and CVBS analogue video, and adds network cable length and attenuation tests and a digital multimeter, so one tool covers a wide range of install and debugging checks. Dahua lists the same tester on its own site as the DH-PFM900-E (PFM900-E without the DH- prefix).

Also listed as PFM900-E-V2.

Key features

• 4.0 inch TFT screen, 800 x 480 resolution
• IP camera test over ONVIF with live view, snapshots, recording, digital zoom and H.264 and H.265 decoding, for 1MP, 1.3MP, 2MP, 3MP, 4MP, 5MP, 6MP, 8MP and 12MP cameras
• IP camera set-up: change resolution, IP address and account password, or restore the camera to factory settings
• Analogue camera test: HDCVI, HDTVI, AHD and CVBS (NTSC, PAL) video display with OSD menu display and PTZ control, and SD and HD direct switch
• Video signal generator for PAL and NTSC, plus HDCVI, HDTVI and AHD test signals at 720P and 1080P
• RS-485 control with more than 30 protocols such as Pelco-D/P, Samsung, Panasonic, Lilin and Yaan, and a data monitor that displays received RS-485 protocol data
• 1 channel audio input test and 1 channel audio output test
• 12V 2A DC power output to the camera under test
• Network tests: IP address scanning, ping test, and display of the voltage, data transmission and signal strength of a PoE/PSE device
• Network cable test of length and attenuation, 1 to 130 m (the maximum length varies with the cable material)
• Digital multimeter: AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, resistance, capacitance, diode and circuit conductivity

Technical specification

Related products

Other Dahua testers: the DH-PFM904 portable camera tester and the DH-PFM907-E 7 inch touchscreen camera tester.

Common questions

Can the DH-PFM900-E-V2 test both IP and analogue cameras?

Yes. Dahua lists ONVIF IP camera testing with H.264 and H.265 decoding, and HDCVI, HDTVI, AHD and CVBS analogue video. New to HDCVI? See our HDCVI guide.

Which IP camera resolutions can it display?

Dahua lists 1MP, 1.3MP, 2MP, 3MP, 4MP, 5MP, 6MP, 8MP and 12MP.

Can it power the camera I am testing?

Yes. It has a 12V 2A DC power output to the camera.

Does it test network cable?

Yes. It tests the length and attenuation of a network cable over a range of 1 to 130 m. Dahua notes that the maximum length varies with the cable material.

Does it include a multimeter?

Yes. The digital multimeter measures AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, resistance, capacitance, diode and circuit conductivity.

Which PTZ protocols does the RS-485 control support?

More than 30, such as Pelco-D/P, Samsung, Panasonic, Lilin and Yaan, at baud rates from 150 to 19200 bps.

How long does the battery last?

Dahua quotes about 8 hours of working time from the replaceable 7.4V polymer lithium ion battery (up to 22.2Wh).

Can it be used as a CCTV test monitor?

Yes. The 4.0 inch TFT screen (800 x 480) shows live video from the camera under test, so it can be used as a CCTV tester monitor for IP and analogue cameras on site.

Is it a PoE tester?

It displays the voltage, data transmission and signal strength of a PoE/PSE device, and also scans IP addresses and runs a ping test, so it works as a PoE tester alongside its camera tests.

Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page

Browse the full Dahua range or contact us on 01902 902251.

Download the Dahua DH-PFM900-E datasheet (PDF).

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).

See also: Dahua PFM902-B0.

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