Dahua IPC-HFW4431E-SE - 4MP WDR IR Mini Bullet Network Camera

The Dahua IPC-HFW4431E-SE - 4MP WDR IR Mini Bullet Network Camera is part of Dahua’s IP camera range.

Who is it for?

IP is the right platform when you are cabling from scratch, or when you want resolutions and analytics beyond what coaxial cable will carry. A single Cat5e or Cat6 cable carries both power and video, the recorder powers the camera through its PoE ports, and adding a camera later means one more cable rather than two.

Choosing the right camera

• Resolution. 4MP suits most homes and shops and keeps storage sensible. 8MP (4K) gives more detail across wide areas and long driveways, at roughly double the storage. More megapixels is not automatically better — an 8MP camera spreads its pixels over a wider view, so a 4MP camera aimed at a narrower area often gives more usable detail.
• Body shape. Turrets and eyeballs are the general-purpose choice and easy to aim. Bullets suit long narrow views and act as a visible deterrent. Domes are discreet and tamper-resistant for interiors and reachable positions.
• Fixed or varifocal. A fixed 2.8mm lens covers a wide scene usefully to around 15m. A motorised varifocal lets you zoom from the recorder to frame a gate or the end of a drive.
• Night vision. Infrared records in black and white. If you need the colour of a vehicle or clothing after dark, choose a full-colour or dual-illumination model.

What you will need

• A PoE NVR with enough channels and support for the camera’s resolution.
• Cat5e or Cat6 cable, up to 100m per run — beyond that add a PoE switch nearer the cameras.
• A surveillance-grade hard drive, sized for how long you need to keep footage. We fit and format it before dispatch.
• Signage. If your cameras capture anything beyond your boundary you are a data controller under UK GDPR and must display a notice.

Frequently asked questions

Will it work with a different brand of recorder?

These cameras support ONVIF, so they generally work with third-party NVRs, though some analytics only work on a matching recorder. Tell us your NVR model and we will check.

Do I need a separate power supply?

No — the NVR’s PoE ports power the camera down the same network cable.

How much hard drive do I need?

It depends on resolution, camera count and retention. Tell us the setup and we will size it.

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