Product Overview
Wide-area monitoring across large commercial properties, farms, industrial yards, and school campuses demands more than a fixed camera can provide. The DS-2DE4425IWG1-E is a 4MP PTZ speed dome built to cover broad outdoor areas while delivering the AI intelligence needed to make those alerts actionable. With a 1/2.8″ progressive scan CMOS sensor producing 2560 x 1440 resolution and 25x optical zoom, operators can survey a wide perimeter and then close in on a specific gate, vehicle, or activity point without losing image quality. AcuSense human and vehicle classification filters out movement from trees, shadows, and animals, while face capture, AI-ISP image processing, and self-learning focus add a layer of investigative capability that a standard PTZ cannot match. Built-in arrayed dual microphones, an active strobe alarm, and support for Hikvision network speaker linkage make this a camera that can both detect and respond to events.
Key Capabilities
25x Optical Zoom for Long-Range Coverage
The 25x optical zoom allows operators to zoom from a wide perimeter overview down to a specific vehicle, person, or entry point with clarity. This makes one camera capable of covering zones that would otherwise require multiple fixed cameras positioned at different distances.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Deep learning-based AcuSense technology classifies moving targets as human or vehicle, filtering out irrelevant motion from animals, insects, rain, and foliage. This keeps alerts focused on events that warrant a response, reducing operator fatigue on large monitored sites.
AI-ISP and Self-Learning Focus
AI-ISP improves image processing at the sensor level, delivering more usable detail in mixed-light outdoor scenes. Self-learning focus helps the camera maintain sharpness automatically as it zooms and moves, reducing the soft frames that can occur when a PTZ repositions quickly.
Face Capture
The DS-2DE4425IWG1-E supports face capture, enabling the camera to record and log facial images when a person enters the scene. This supports post-event investigation on sites such as entrances, checkpoints, and access corridors where identifying individuals matters.
Active Strobe and Audio Alarm
When a smart event triggers, the camera can activate a built-in strobe light and audio alarm to warn off intruders before they progress further onto a site. Linkage with Hikvision network speakers and network microphones extends this capability for larger outdoor zones.
Powered by DarkFighter with 100m IR
The Powered by DarkFighter sensor handles low-light outdoor scenes more effectively than a standard CMOS, while up to 100m IR illumination keeps large yards, driveways, and perimeter runs visible after dark without relying on external lighting.
Best For
- Large Open Properties: The 25x optical zoom and PTZ control let a single camera monitor a wide yard or farm paddock and then zoom into specific access points, gates, or vehicles when activity is detected.
- Industrial and Commercial Perimeters: AcuSense classification and active strobe deterrence make this well suited to industrial estates, warehouses, and loading docks where security teams need confident alerts and an on-site deterrent response.
- Schools and Campuses: Wide-area PTZ coverage combined with face capture and human classification supports monitoring of open school grounds, car parks, and after-hours perimeters where staff need reliable event detection.
- Hikvision NVR Integrations Requiring AI Search: AcuSeek and AcuSearch compatibility with supported Hikvision NVRs allows operators to search recorded footage by human or vehicle event rather than scrubbing through continuous recordings, saving investigation time.
- Sites Needing Audio Monitoring Alongside Video: The built-in arrayed dual microphone captures real-time audio from the monitored area, adding an additional layer of awareness for sites where sound events are relevant to security response.
Why Choose the DS-2DE4425IWG1-E
The DS-2DE4425IWG1-E is not simply a 4MP upgrade to an existing PTZ line. It is a specifically AI-focused build that adds AI-ISP, self-learning focus, face capture, AcuSeek/AcuSearch NVR compatibility, built-in arrayed dual microphones, active strobe and audio alarm, and Hikvision network speaker/microphone linkage. A standard 4MP PTZ delivers video and basic motion detection. This model adds the ability to classify what is moving, capture faces for investigation, maintain focus through zoom transitions, deter intruders on the spot, and integrate with a Hikvision NVR for faster post-event search. For sites where response efficiency and smarter event handling justify the investment, the DS-2DE4425IWG1-E offers a meaningfully different capability set. It is available at Security Wholesalers with a 6 to 10 week lead time, so factor this into project timelines when specifying this model.
Buyer Decision Tips
PTZ Coverage Planning: A PTZ speed dome covers a large area but only monitors one direction at a time as it patrols or responds to events. For sites where continuous wide-area recording is critical, the DS-2DE4425IWG1-E is most effective when paired with fixed overview cameras that maintain a constant wide view. The PTZ then handles zoom, tracking, and deterrence while fixed cameras ensure the broader scene is always recorded.
Lead Time and NVR Compatibility: This model carries a 6 to 10 week lead time, so it should be specified and ordered early in a project. For AcuSeek and AcuSearch functionality to operate, your Hikvision NVR must support these features and be running compatible firmware. Confirm NVR model and firmware version before relying on AI-based search as part of your system design.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
DS-2DE4425IWG1-E |
| Resolution |
4MP, 2560 x 1440 |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8″ progressive scan CMOS |
| Optical Zoom |
25x |
| Camera Type |
PTZ Speed Dome |
| IR Night Vision Range |
Up to 100m |
| Low-Light Technology |
Powered by DarkFighter |
| AI Classification |
AcuSense human and vehicle classification |
| Face Capture |
Yes |
| Image Processing |
AI-ISP |
| Focus Technology |
Self-learning focus |
| Audio Input |
Built-in arrayed dual microphone |
| Active Deterrence |
Built-in strobe light and audio alarm |
| Network Linkage |
Hikvision network speakers and network microphones |
| NVR Search Compatibility |
AcuSeek and AcuSearch (supported Hikvision NVRs) |
| Video Compression |
H.265 |
| Housing |
Outdoor weatherproof PTZ speed dome |
| Lead Time |
6 to 10 weeks |
Ideal Use Cases
Farms and Rural Properties
With 100m IR range, 25x optical zoom, and Powered by DarkFighter low-light performance, the DS-2DE4425IWG1-E can cover long driveways, paddock boundaries, and equipment yards from a single mounting point across a large rural property.
Industrial Sites and Warehouses
AcuSense human and vehicle classification reduces nuisance alerts in busy industrial environments where forklifts, wind, and ambient movement are constant. Active strobe and audio alarm provide on-site deterrence without requiring security personnel to be physically present.
Car Parks and Open Yards
The 25x optical zoom allows the camera to sweep across a wide car park and then zoom into a specific bay, exit, or vehicle plate zone. PTZ patrol routes can be configured to rotate through key positions across the full site automatically.
Schools and Campuses
Face capture and AcuSense classification make this well suited to monitoring school entrances, car parks, and after-hours perimeters. AcuSearch compatibility with a supported Hikvision NVR allows staff to locate specific human or vehicle events quickly from recorded footage.
Perimeter Fences and Gate Approaches
The combination of 100m IR night vision, AcuSense human detection, and active strobe alarm makes this effective for perimeter monitoring where early detection of an approach and an immediate deterrent response can reduce the risk of a breach progressing further.
Construction Sites
Construction sites change layout frequently and have high after-hours theft risk. The PTZ’s ability to pan, tilt, and zoom across a large open site, combined with active deterrence and dual microphone audio capture, makes it a practical single-camera solution for covering large, shifting areas.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires wide-area PTZ coverage with AI-based human and vehicle classification, face capture, active deterrence via strobe and audio alarm, and integration with a Hikvision NVR using AcuSeek or AcuSearch for faster post-event investigation.
- Choose a different model if: You need constant continuous recording of a fixed scene in all directions simultaneously. A PTZ monitors one direction at a time as it patrols, so for zones where complete coverage cannot be interrupted, fixed cameras should either supplement or replace the PTZ depending on the site layout.
- Choose a different model if: Your project timeline cannot accommodate a 6 to 10 week lead time. If the installation date is fixed and imminent, confirm stock availability before specifying this camera in your system design.
FAQs
- What resolution does the DS-2DE4425IWG1-E record at?
The camera records at 4MP resolution, producing 2560 x 1440 video using a 1/2.8″ progressive scan CMOS sensor. This provides noticeably more detail than standard 1080p cameras, which is particularly useful when zoomed in on a vehicle, person, or entry point at distance.
- How far can this PTZ see at night?
The DS-2DE4425IWG1-E supports up to 100m of IR night vision, backed by a Powered by DarkFighter sensor that performs better than a standard CMOS in low-light conditions. This range makes it effective for monitoring long driveways, open yards, and perimeter fences after dark without external lighting.
- What is AcuSense and how does it work on this camera?
AcuSense is Hikvision’s deep learning-based target classification system. On the DS-2DE4425IWG1-E, it analyses detected motion and classifies it as human, vehicle, or other. Alerts for non-human, non-vehicle motion such as animals, trees, or rain are suppressed, so security staff only receive notifications for events that are genuinely relevant to site security.
- Does this camera have face capture capability?
Yes. The DS-2DE4425IWG1-E supports face capture, which records and logs facial images when a person enters the camera’s field of view. This is useful for post-event investigation at entry points, gates, and monitored access areas where identifying individuals is a priority.
- What is AI-ISP and what does self-learning focus do?
AI-ISP applies artificial intelligence at the image processing stage to produce more usable video in variable lighting conditions. Self-learning focus helps the camera stay sharp automatically as it zooms or repositions during PTZ movement, reducing the blurry frames that can occur on a conventional autofocus system when a camera transitions between positions quickly.
- Does the DS-2DE4425IWG1-E have a built-in microphone?
Yes. The camera includes a built-in arrayed dual microphone for real-time audio capture from the monitored area. It also supports linkage with Hikvision network microphones for expanded audio coverage across a larger site.
- How does the active strobe and audio alarm work?
When configured with a compatible smart event, the DS-2DE4425IWG1-E can activate its built-in strobe light and audio alarm to warn off intruders in real time. It also supports linkage with Hikvision network speakers, allowing a more powerful audio deterrent to be triggered remotely when the camera detects a qualifying human or vehicle event.
- Does this camera work with a Hikvision NVR, and what AI search functions are supported?
Yes. The DS-2DE4425IWG1-E is designed for use with Hikvision network video recorders. When paired with a compatible Hikvision NVR running appropriate firmware, it supports AcuSeek and AcuSearch functionality, allowing operators to search recorded footage by event type rather than reviewing continuous recordings manually. The specific NVR model and firmware version must support these features. Security Wholesalers can advise on compatible NVR options when planning your system.
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