HIKVISION - DS-2SE7C425MW-AEB/14 - 4 MP, 25× Zoom, Dual-Channel PTZ

DS-2SE7C425MW-AEB/14 — 4 MP, 25× Zoom, Dual-Channel PTZ

The DS-2SE7C425MW-AEB/14 is a dual-channel PTZ: one fixed wide-angle camera that records continuously, and one 25× zoom PTZ in the same housing. That solves the problem every single-lens PTZ has — while the zoom is pointed at one thing, nothing is watching everywhere else. Here the fixed channel keeps recording the whole scene whatever the PTZ is doing.

Both channels are 4 MP on 1/1.8" sensors, which is a meaningful step up from the 4-inch models in low light. The PTZ channel has IR to 200 m; the fixed channel has white light to 30 m. Smart linkage (manual tracking, auto-tracking, tracking takeover, track in turn) lets the fixed channel spot movement and hand the target to the PTZ to follow. One cable, one IP address, one licence on the recorder.

Technical specification

Specification taken from Hikvision's published data for this model. Appearance and parameters may vary; ask us if a particular figure matters for your project.

What you'll need

• An NVR with enough channels and bandwidth — a dual-channel camera uses two: see NVRs
• Hi-PoE or a 24 V AC supply: see PoE switches
• A bracket rated for the housing: see CCTV accessories
• Compare the range in our Hikvision PTZ camera guide, or browse all PTZ IP cameras

Frequently asked questions

What does dual-channel actually give me?

Two cameras in one housing on one cable. The fixed wide channel records the whole scene continuously, so you still have evidence of everything that happened while the PTZ was zoomed in elsewhere. On a single-lens PTZ, that footage simply does not exist.

Does it use two channels on my recorder?

Yes. Budget two channels and the bandwidth for both streams. That matters when you are sizing the NVR and the storage, so tell us how many of these you are fitting and we will work it out with you.

Will the PTZ follow a target automatically?

Yes. Hikvision lists manual tracking, auto-tracking, tracking takeover and track in turn for this model. The fixed channel detects the movement and the PTZ takes over and follows it; track in turn means it will cycle between several targets rather than fixating on one.

Why is this dearer than the 4-inch 25× model?

Two reasons that both matter at night. Both channels here use 1/1.8" sensors rather than 1/3" and 1/2.8", which gathers considerably more light, and the IR reaches 200 m instead of 100 m. It also adds auto-tracking and an IK10 housing.

How far does it see at night?

Hikvision quotes IR to 200 m on the PTZ channel and white light to 30 m on the fixed channel. That is the illumination range, not the identification range.

Supplied by Zenith Security Co., an authorised Hikvision partner with a trade counter and live showroom in Wolverhampton. We are a supplier, not an installer: we go through the product with you before you buy, and depending on your requirements and area we may be able to recommend a qualified trade installer. Call 01902 902251 or contact us; installers can open a trade account for trade pricing. Compare the range in our Hikvision PTZ camera guide or browse all Hikvision products.