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Dahua WizMind DH-SDT5X425-4Z4-FA-2812: Redefining Surveillance Excellence

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Dahua WizMind DH-SDT5X425-4Z4-FA-2812: Redefining Surveillance Excellence
Practical knowledge for your next installation.
In the ever-evolving landscape of security surveillance, the Dahua WizMind DH-SDT5X425-4Z4-FA-2812 stands out as a pinnacle of innovation and functionality. This advanced network camera is designed to meet the most demanding surveillance requirements with its cutting-edge technology and versatile capabilities.

System Overview

The DH- SDT5X425-4Z4-FA-2812 is part of Dahua's multi-sensor series, seamlessly blending panoramic and detail camera functions into one powerful unit. Both cameras can independently rotate on their domes, allowing for comprehensive scene coverage while simultaneously tracking multiple targets from different angles. The panoramic camera excels in intelligent detection, while the detail camera focuses on auto-tracking, all powered by embedded AI chips that enable a wide array of intelligent functions.

Key Features

Dual-PTZ System

Both the panoramic and detail cameras boast dual PTZ systems, enabling horizontal and vertical movement for optimal target tracking. This system ensures comprehensive coverage and precise monitoring capabilities.

Face Recognition

Equipped with advanced face recognition technology, the camera extracts facial attributes and stores them in a built-in database capable of holding up to 10,000 face images. This allows for real-time capture and comparison of face images, providing efficient identification and security solutions.

Starlight+ Technology

Dahua's Starlight Ultra-low Light Technology ensures exceptional performance in challenging low-light conditions. The camera captures vivid color details even at illumination levels as low as 0.001 lux, balancing light throughout the scene for clear images in darkness.

PFA Technology

The Precision Focus Adjustment (PFA) technology introduces advanced focusing algorithms that ensure image clarity during zooming and significantly shorten focus time. This results in enhanced functionality and a superior user experience.

Video Metadata

The camera supports four types of metadata: human face, human body, motor vehicle, and non-motor vehicle. This metadata extraction provides detailed information for efficient data retrieval and analysis.

Smart Tracking

The DH-SDT5X425-4Z4-FA-2812 automatically tracks moving targets, including humans, motor vehicles, and non-motor vehicles. Detection rules such as tripwire and intrusion can trigger immediate tracking, ensuring continuous monitoring of relevant activities.

Perimeter Protection

Advanced perimeter protection features filter out false alarms caused by animals, leaves, lights, and other environmental factors. Secondary recognition during target detection further enhances alarm accuracy.

Technical Specifications

Camera

  • Image Sensor: 1/1.8" CMOS (both panoramic and detail)
  • Pixel: 4 MP (both panoramic and detail)
  • Max. Resolution: 2688 (H) × 1520 (V) (both panoramic and detail)
  • ROM: 8 GB
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Electronic Shutter Speed: 1 s–1/30,000 s (both panoramic and detail)
  • Scanning System: Progressive
  • Min. Illumination:
    • Panoramic: Color: 0.001 lux@F1.3, B/W: 0.0001 lux@F1.3
    • Detail: Color: 0.001 lux@F1.6, B/W: 0.0001 lux@F1.6
    • 0 lux (IR light on)
  • Illumination Distance:
    • Panoramic (white light): 30 m (98.43 ft)
    • Detail (IR light): 100 m (328.08 ft)

Lens

  • Focal Length:
    • Panoramic: 2.8 mm–12 mm
    • Detail: 5.4 mm–135 mm
  • Max. Aperture:
    • Panoramic: F1.3–F2.0
    • Detail: F1.6–F4.0
  • Field of View:
    • Panoramic: H: 99.2°–45.8°; V: 59.7°–27.0°; D: 110.4°–51.7°
    • Detail: H: 58°–3.5°; V: 35°–2°; D: 64°–4°
  • Optical Zoom:
    • Panoramic: 4×
    • Detail: 25×
  • Focus Control: Auto; Semi-Auto; Manual
  • Close Focus Distance:
    • Panoramic: 1 m–2.5 m (3.28 ft–8.20 ft)
    • Detail: 0.5 m–7 m (1.64 ft–22.97 ft)
  • Iris Control:
    • Panoramic: Auto
    • Detail: Auto

PTZ

  • Pan/Tilt Range:
    • Panoramic: Pan: 0° to 360° endless, Tilt: 0° to 30°
    • Detail: Pan: 0° to 305°, Tilt: –10° to 90°
  • Manual Control Speed:
    • Panoramic: Pan: 0.1°/s–100°/s; Tilt: 0.1°/s–25°/s
    • Detail: Pan: 0.1°/s–400°/s; Tilt: 0.1°/s–200°/s
  • Preset Speed:
    • Panoramic: Pan: 100°/s; Tilt: 50°/s
    • Detail: Pan: 360°/s; Tilt: 200°/s
  • Preset: 300
  • Tour: 8 (up to 32 presets per tour)
  • Scan: 5
  • Power-off Memory: Yes
  • Idle Motion: Preset; Scan; Tour
  • PTZ Protocol: DH-SD Pelco-P/D (auto recognition)

Intelligence

  • Video Metadata: Supports human body, human face, motor vehicle, and non-motor vehicle image capture and attributes extraction
  • IVS (Perimeter Protection): Tripwire; intrusion; climbing fences; loitering detection; abandoned/missing object; fast moving; parking detection; people gathering; vehicle/human alarm classification
  • Face Recognition: Yes

Video

  • Video Compression: H.265; H.264B; H.264; H.264H; MJPEG; smart H.265+; smart H.264+
  • Streaming Capability: 3 streams
  • Resolution:
    • Panoramic: 4M (2688 × 1520); 4M (2560 × 1440); 1080p (1920 × 1080); 960p (1280 × 960); 720p (1280 × 720); D1 (704 × 576); VGA (640 × 480); CIF (352 × 288)
    • Detail: 4M (2688 × 1520); 4M (2560 × 1440); 1080p (1920 × 1080); 960p (1280 × 960); 720p (1280 × 720); D1 (704 × 576); VGA (640× 480); CIF (352 × 288)
  • Video Frame Rate:
    • Panoramic: Main stream: 4M/1080p/1.3M/720p (1–25/30 fps), Sub stream 1: D1/VGA/CIF (1–25/30 fps), Sub stream 2: 1080p/1.3M/720p/CIF (1–25/30 fps)
    • Detail: Main stream: 4M/1080p/1.3M/720p (1–25/30 fps), Sub stream 1: D1/VGA/CIF (1–25/30 fps), Sub stream 2: 1080p/1.3M/720p/CIF (1–25/30 fps)
  • Bit Rate Control: CBR; VBR
  • Video Bit Rate:
    • H.264: 512 Kbps–13056 Kbps
    • H.265: 204 Kbps–7936 Kbps
  • Day/Night: Panoramic: Auto (ICR), Detail: Auto (ICR)
  • BLC: Yes
  • WDR: Panoramic: 120 dB, Detail: 120 dB
  • HLC: Yes
  • White Balance:
    • Panoramic: Auto; indoor; outdoor; tracking; manual; sodium lamp; natural light; street lamp
    • Detail: Auto; indoor; outdoor; tracking; manual; sodium lamp; natural light; street lamp

Audio

  • Audio Compression: PCM; G.711a; G.711Mu; G.726; MPEG2-Layer2; G722.1; G729
  • Gain Control: Auto; Manual
  • Noise Reduction: 2D NR; 3D NR
  • Motion Detection: Yes
  • Region of Interest (RoI): Yes
  • Defog: Electronic
  • Digital Zoom: 16×
  • Image Rotation: 180°
  • S/N Ratio: Panoramic: ≥ 55 dB, Detail: ≥ 55 dB

Network

  • Network Port: RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T)
  • Network Protocol: TCP; FTP; RTMP; IPv6; IPv4; DNS; RTCP; PPPoE; NTP; RTP; 802.1x; HTTPS; SNMP; DDNS; UPnP; ICMP; UDP; IGMP; HTTP; DHCP; SMTP; SNMP v1/v2c/v3 (MIB-2); QoS; RTSP; ARP
  • Interoperability: CGI; ONVIF Profile S&G&T; GB/T28181
  • Streaming Method: Unicast; Multicast
  • User/Host: 20 (total bandwidth: 64 M)
  • Storage: FTP; Micro SD card (512 GB)
  • Browser: IE9 and later versions; Chrome 41 and later versions; Firefox 50 and later versions; Safari 10 and later versions
  • Management Software: DSS; NVR; Smart PSS
  • Mobile Client: iOS; Android

Power

  • Power Supply: 36 VDC, 2.23 A (± 25%) Hi-PoE
  • Power Consumption: Basic: 21 W, Max.: 40 W (PTZ, zoom, focus, IR light, white light, and smart plan enabled)

Environment

  • Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +65 °C (–40 °F to +149 °F)
  • Operating Humidity: ≤ 95% (RH)
  • Protection: IP67; TVS 8000 V lightning protection; surge protection; voltage transient protection

Structure

  • Product Dimensions: 385 mm × Φ277 mm (15.16" × Φ10.91")
  • Net Weight: 9 kg (19.84 lb)
  • Gross Weight: 13.8 kg (30.42 lb)

Accessories

  • Included:
    • 36 VDC/2.23A Power Adapter
    • PFB306W-S Wall Mount Bracket
    • PFA150 Pole Mount Bracket
    • PFB300C-S Ceiling Mount Bracket
  • Optional: None


The Dahua DH-SDT5X425-4Z4-FA-2812 represents a significant advancement in surveillance technology, combining powerful features with reliable performance. Its dual-PTZ system, advanced face recognition, and Starlight+ technology make it an ideal solution for a wide range of surveillance applications.
As a core dealer of Dahua, CCTV-MALL is proud to offer this exceptional product to our customers. We invite you to experience the cutting-edge capabilities of the DAHUA SDT5X425-4Z4-FA-2812 and elevate your surveillance systems to new heights. Visit CCTV-MALL today to purchase this innovative camera and discover why it's becoming the preferred choice for security professionals worldwide.
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