Dahua AI 4MP Starlight+ H.265 IP Bullet Motorised 2.7mm~12mm Network Camera DH-IPC-HFW5442EP-ZE-2712

Applicable to 5442-Z-S3 series only

• 4MP 1/1.8" CMOS image sensor for low-light and high-definition imaging

• Outputs max. 4MP (2688 × 1520) @25/30 fps

• Built-in IR LED with max. illumination distance of 60 m

• Supports ROI, SVC, Smart H.264+/H.265+, AI H.264/H.265

• Advanced encoding technology with flexible bitrate control for diverse bandwidth and storage conditions

• Features WDR, 3D NR, HLC, BLC, rotation mode, and digital watermarking for various monitoring environments

• Powered by deep learning algorithm supporting:

  • Video metadata

  • Smart sound detection

  • IVS (Intelligent Video System)

  • Face detection

  • Smart object detection

  • People counting

• Interfaces:

  • Alarm: 2 inputs, 1 output

  • Audio: 1 input, 1 output

  • Built-in microphone

  • Supports Micro SD card up to 1 TB

• Power supply: 12 VDC / PoE / ePoE

• Protection: IP67 weatherproof, IK10 vandal-resistant

• Supports SMD 3.0 (Smart Motion Detection)

• Datasheet

 

Camera

• Image Sensor: 1/1.8" CMOS

• Max. Resolution: 2688 (H) × 1520 (V)

• ROM: 4 GB

• RAM: 1 GB

• Scanning System: Progressive

• Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100,000 s

• Min. Illumination:

  • 0.0007 lux @ F1.8 (Color, 30 IRE)

  • 0.0004 lux @ F1.8 (B/W, 30 IRE)

  • 0 lux (Illuminator on)

• S/N Ratio: >56 dB

• Illumination Distance: Up to 60 m (IR)

• Illuminator On/Off Control: Auto; Zoomprio; Manual

• Illuminator Number: 4 (IR LEDs)

• Angle Adjustment:

  • Pan: 0°–360°

  • Tilt: 0°–90°

  • Rotation: 0°–360°

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Lens

• Lens Type: Motorized vari-focal

• Lens Mount: φ14

• Focal Length: 2.7 mm–12 mm

• Max. Aperture: F1.8

• Field of View:

  • Horizontal: 115°–47°

  • Vertical: 62°–27°

  • Diagonal: 137°–54°

• Iris Control: Auto

• Close Focus Distance: 1.5 m (4.92 ft)

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DORI Distance

• Wide (W):

  • Detect: 57.5 m

  • Observe: 23.0 m

  • Recognize: 11.5 m

  • Identify: 5.8 m

• Tele (T):

  • Detect: 130.8 m

  • Observe: 52.3 m

  • Recognize: 26.2 m

  • Identify: 13.1 m

• (DORI = Detect, Observe, Recognize, Identify as per EN-62676-4)

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Intelligence

• IVS (Perimeter Protection): Intrusion, tripwire, fast moving (vehicle/human/animal classification), loitering, people gathering, parking detection. Supports long-distance mode and self-learning.

• Smart Object Detection: Abandoned and missing object detection

• SMD: Version 3.0

• AcuPick: Deep learning-based target search (person, vehicle, animal) in live/recorded footage

• AI SSA: Supported

• Face Detection:

  • Detection, tracking, snapshot

  • Snapshot optimization

  • Face enhancement & exposure

  • Face attributes (6 attributes, 8 expressions)

  • Snapshot settings: face, one-inch, or custom

  • Strategies: real-time, quality priority, optimization

  • Face angle filter, optimization timing

• People Counting:

  • Tripwire counting with reports

  • Area and queue management with 4 rule settings

• Heat Map: Supported

• Video Metadata:

  • Motor vehicle: type, color, logo, seatbelt, smoking, calling

  • Non-motor vehicle: type, color, rider count, apparel details

  • Human body: gender, clothing, accessories

  • Face: gender, age, expressions, glasses, mask, beard

• Smart Search: Refined search with Smart NVR

• Smart Sound Detection: Supported

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Video

• Compression: H.265, H.264, H.264H, H.264B, MJPEG (sub-stream only)

• Smart Codec: Smart H.265+, Smart H.264+

• AI Coding: AI H.265, AI H.264

• Frame Rate:

  • Main stream: 2688×1520 or 1920×1080 (1–25/30 fps)

  • Sub stream: D1 (1–25/30 fps)

  • Third stream: 1080p (1–25/30 fps)

  • Fourth stream: 720p (1–25/30 fps)

• Stream Capability: 4 streams

• Resolution Options:

  • 4M (2688×1520), 3.6M (2560×1440), 3M (2048×1536), 3M (2304×1296),

  • 1080p, 1.3M, 720p, D1, VGA, CIF

• Bit Rate Control: CBR/VBR

• Video Bit Rate:

  • H.264: 32 kbps–16384 kbps

  • H.265: 12 kbps–11008 kbps

• Day/Night Mode: Auto(ICR)/Color/B/W

• BLC / HLC / WDR: Yes (WDR: 140 dB)

• Scene Self-adaptation (SSA): Yes

• White Balance: Auto, natural, street lamp, outdoor, manual, regional custom

• Gain Control / Noise Reduction: Auto / 3D NR

• Motion Detection: 4 configurable areas

• Region of Interest (RoI): 4 areas

• Image Stabilization: EIS

• Smart Illumination / Defog: Yes

• Image Rotation: 0°/90°/180°/270° (up to 4M resolution)

• Mirror / LDC / Privacy Masking: Yes (8 areas)

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Audio

• Built-in MIC: Yes

• Audio Compression: G.711a, G.711Mu, PCM, G.726, G.723

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Alarm

• Alarm Events:
  No SD card, full SD card, SD card error, network disconnection, IP conflict, illegal access, motion detection, video tampering, tripwire, intrusion, fast moving, abandoned object, missing object, loitering, people gathering, parking detection, scene change, audio detection, voltage detection, external alarm, face detection, video metadata, SMD, people counting, queue alarms, defocus detection

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Network

• Network Port: RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T)

• SDK / API: Supported

• Network Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, HTTP, TCP, UDP, RTP, RTSP, RTMP, SMTP, FTP, SFTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, QoS, UPnP, NTP, Multicast, SNMP, P2P, Auto Register, etc.

• Interoperability: ONVIF (Profiles S, G, T, M), CGI

• User/Host: 20 users (total bandwidth: 80 Mbps)

• Storage Options: FTP, SFTP, Micro SD (up to 1 TB), NAS

• Web Browser Support:

  • Internet Explorer 9+

  • Chrome 102+

  • Firefox 88+

• Management Software: SmartPSS Lite, DSS, DMSS

• Mobile Client: iOS, Android

• Cyber Security:
  Configuration encryption, digest, security logs, WSSE, account lockout, HTTPS, IP/MAC filtering, 802.1x, video encryption, trusted boot/upgrade, firmware encryption, X.509 certificate support

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Certification

• CE-LVD: EN62368-1

• CE-EMC: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU

• FCC: 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B

• UL/CUL: UL62368-1 & CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14

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Ports

• Audio Input: 1 channel (RCA)

• Audio Output: 1 channel (RCA)

• Alarm Input: 2 channels, wet contact, 5 mA 3V–5V DC

• Alarm Output: 1 channel, wet contact, 300 mA 12V DC

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Power

• Power Supply: 12 VDC / PoE (802.3af) / ePoE

• Dual Power Backup: Supported (works continuously with one source if the other disconnects)

• Power Consumption:

  • Basic: 3.7 W (12 VDC), 4.9 W (PoE)

  • Max: 9.8 W (12 VDC), 12.3 W (PoE) with full features on

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Environment

• Operating Temperature: –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to +140 °F)

• Operating Humidity: ≤95%

• Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +60 °C (–40 °F to +140 °F)

• Storage Humidity: 10%–95%, non-condensing

• Protection: IP67, IK10

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Structure

• Casing Material: Metal + plastic

• Dimensions: 273.2 mm × 95.0 mm × 95.0 mm (10.76" × 3.74" × 3.74")

• Net Weight: 1.12 kg (2.47 lb)

• Gross Weight: 1.66 kg (3.66 lb)