Dahua DHI-TPC-BF5401-B13-BC-S2 - Thermal Bullet Network Camera, 13mm Lens, Fire Detection
Product Features
- Vanadium oxide uncooled thermal sensor, 400x300 effective pixels
- 13mm fixed-focal lens — 128m heat detection distance
- Built-in fire/hotspot detection and IVS perimeter protection (tripwire, intrusion, human/vehicle classification)
- 12VDC/PoE/ePoE power, IP67-rated bullet housing
- Alarm 2-in/2-out, audio 1-in/1-out, RS-485, 1 x RJ-45
Dahua DHI-TPC-BF5401-B13-BC-S2 — Thermal Bullet Network Camera, 13mm Lens
The DHI-TPC-BF5401-B13-BC-S2 is a thermal bullet camera built around a Vanadium oxide uncooled focal plane detector (400 x 300 effective pixels, ≤35mK sensitivity). Its 13mm fixed-focal lens gives a 30.4° x 22.5° field of view with a heat detection distance of 128m, and the camera runs built-in fire/hotspot detection plus intelligent perimeter protection (tripwire, intrusion, human/vehicle classification) without needing a separate analytics server.
Who is it for?
Thermal cameras see heat rather than visible light, so they keep working in total darkness, smoke and light fog where a standard camera's IR illuminator runs out of range. The 13mm lens is the mid-range option in this family, suiting medium-distance perimeter lines and boundary fences where the widest 7.5mm view would not reach far enough.
Key specification
| Detector | Vanadium oxide uncooled focal plane array, 400 x 300 effective pixels, 17 μm pixel pitch |
|---|---|
| Spectral range / sensitivity | 8–14 μm, NETD ≤35 mK (@f/1.0) |
| Lens | 13mm fixed-focal, F1.0, FOV 30.4° (H) x 22.5° (V), close focus 3m |
| Heat detection distance | 128m |
| Perimeter protection (IVS) distance | Vehicle 273m, Human 91m |
| DRI distance (detect/recognise/identify) | Vehicle 1173m/293m/147m — Human 382m/96m/48m |
| Intelligence | Heat/fire detection, cold/hot spot trace, tripwire, intrusion, human/vehicle classification |
| Video compression | H.265, H.264, H.264H, H.264B, MJPEG |
| Storage | Micro SD (up to 512GB), FTP |
| Alarm / Audio / Serial | 2 x alarm in, 2 x alarm out, 1 x audio in, 1 x audio out, RS-485 |
| Network | 1 x RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T), ONVIF/CGI/Dahua SDK |
| Power | 12VDC ±20%, PoE (802.3af), ePoE — 5.0W basic (12VDC) / 5.5W (PoE), up to 13W/14W with heater on |
| Environment | -30°C to +70°C, ≤95% humidity, IP67 |
| Dimensions / weight | 291 x 103 x 97mm, ≤1.4kg net |
What you will need
- A PoE switch or ePoE-capable NVR/switch for power and data over a single cable
- A wall or pole mount — the camera ships with a bracket included
- Micro SD card (up to 512GB) if local edge storage is wanted alongside NVR recording
Frequently asked questions
What does the 13mm lens option suit best?
The 13mm lens gives a 30.4° x 22.5° field of view with a 128m heat detection distance — a mid-range option between the wider 7.5mm and the longer 25/35mm lenses in the same family.
Does it need a separate NVR with analytics support?
No — heat detection, tripwire, intrusion and human/vehicle classification all run on the camera itself via built-in IVS.
Can it run over a long cable without a repeater?
Yes, it supports Dahua's ePoE, extending power and data over a single Cat-6 cable run beyond standard PoE distances, in addition to standard 802.3af PoE.
Is it rated for outdoor use?
Yes — IP67-rated with an operating range of -30°C to +70°C.
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| Product Code | DHI-TPC-BF5401-B13-BC-S2 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua |
| Power | 12VDC / PoE / ePoE |
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