Product SKU: DH-IPC-EW5541-AS
Product Overview
The Dahua DH-IPC-EW5541-AS is a 5MP WizMind fisheye network camera designed for broad indoor surveillance and customer-traffic analysis from one compact mounting position. Its 1.4mm fixed lens provides a 180° field of view, while compatible software can dewarp the circular image into panoramic and multiple virtual PTZ layouts for easier live viewing and playback. The camera records up to 2592 × 1944 at 25/30 fps and combines 10m infrared illumination with 120dB WDR for changing indoor light conditions. People counting in up to four areas, heat maps, human-classified tripwire and intrusion rules, and intelligent search with a compatible Smart NVR support operational analysis as well as security. A built-in microphone, audio and alarm connections, PoE, three streams and microSD storage up to 256GB provide flexible system integration.
Key Capabilities
5MP Panoramic Imaging
Records up to 2592 × 1944 at 25/30 fps, providing a detailed panoramic overview from one compact camera position.
180° Fisheye Lens
The fixed 1.4mm lens provides a 180° horizontal, vertical and diagonal field of view for broad room, retail-floor and circulation-area coverage.
Flexible Software Dewarping
Compatible software can display fisheye, 180° or 360° panoramas and multiple virtual PTZ windows without a mechanical pan-and-tilt assembly.
People Counting and Heat Maps
Supports people counting in up to four areas, threshold-based events, reports and crowd-density heat maps for compatible business-intelligence applications.
10m IR and 120dB WDR
Three infrared LEDs provide illumination up to 10 metres, while true WDR, HLC, BLC and 3D noise reduction help manage difficult indoor lighting.
Audio, Alarm and Edge Storage
A built-in microphone, RCA audio input/output, one alarm input/output and microSD support up to 256GB provide flexible event and recording options.
Best For
- Retail and Customer-Traffic Analysis: Combines panoramic video, people counting and heat maps for supported business-intelligence workflows.
- Reception and Waiting Areas: Provides wide situational awareness from one indoor camera position with audio capture and virtual viewing options.
- Open Indoor Spaces: Suits lobbies, office common areas, hospitality venues and service floors where broad overview coverage matters.
- Virtual PTZ Review: Compatible dewarping allows operators to inspect multiple areas within the panoramic recording without a moving camera.
- PoE Camera Systems: Standard PoE, edge storage and ONVIF support simplify integration with a compatible NVR or network platform.
Why Choose the DH-IPC-EW5541-AS
The DH-IPC-EW5541-AS replaces several narrow overview views with one panoramic recording while preserving the ability to inspect different parts of the scene through software dewarping. Its 5MP resolution, 10m IR, 120dB WDR and three video streams provide a strong technical base for indoor monitoring, while people counting, heat maps and human-classified perimeter events add operational value beyond ordinary motion detection. The built-in microphone, external audio connections, alarm I/O, PoE and 256GB microSD support also give integrators several installation options. Supplied by Security Wholesalers, this model is best suited to buyers who have confirmed the required dewarping platform, analytics layout and protected indoor environment, particularly because Dahua now identifies it as an end-of-life product.
Buyer Decision Tips
Dewarping Tip: Confirm that the selected NVR, VMS or client software supports the required fisheye display modes. Basic ONVIF video support does not guarantee full Dahua dewarping or analytics functionality.
Analytics Tip: People counting and heat maps depend heavily on mounting height, angle, scene boundaries and unobstructed pedestrian flow. Commission the analytics for the actual site rather than relying on default settings.
Environment Tip: No IP or IK rating is listed. Use the camera indoors or in a suitably protected enclosure and keep the installation within the stated temperature and humidity limits.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
DH-IPC-EW5541-AS |
| Product Type |
5MP WizMind infrared fisheye network camera. |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.7-inch 5MP progressive-scan CMOS. |
| Maximum Resolution |
2592 × 1944 at 25/30 fps. |
| Lens |
1.4mm fixed-focal M12 lens. |
| Maximum Aperture |
F2.0. |
| Field of View |
180° horizontal, 180° vertical and 180° diagonal. |
| Close Focus Distance |
0.2m. |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.006 lux colour, 0.0006 lux black and white, and 0 lux with the illuminator on. |
| Infrared Illumination |
Up to 10m using 3 IR LEDs. |
| DORI Distance |
Detect 28m, observe 11.2m, recognise 5.6m and identify 2.8m. |
| Fisheye Installation |
Ceiling, wall or ground mounting. |
| Dewarping |
Software back-dewarp with fisheye, 180°/360° panoramic, virtual PTZ and VR display modes. |
| People Counting |
People counting in up to 4 areas with yearly, monthly and daily reporting through matching devices. |
| Heat Map |
Supported. |
| Perimeter Protection |
Tripwire and intrusion with human detection. |
| Intelligent Search |
Supported with a compatible Smart NVR. |
| Video Streams |
3 streams. |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, H.264H, H.264B and sub-stream MJPEG; Smart H.265+/H.264+ supported. |
| Image Enhancement |
120dB WDR, BLC, HLC, 3D DNR, scene self-adaptation and smart illumination. |
| Motion and Privacy |
Motion detection, ROI and privacy masking across up to 4 areas. |
| Built-In Microphone |
Yes. |
| External Audio |
1 RCA audio input and 1 RCA audio output. |
| Alarm I/O |
1 alarm input and 1 alarm output. |
| Network |
RJ-45 10/100 Base-T. |
| Interoperability |
ONVIF Profiles S, G and T; CGI; Milestone; Genetec; P2P. |
| Storage |
MicroSD card up to 256GB, FTP, SFTP and NAS. |
| Management |
SmartPSS, DSS and DMSS; iOS and Android support. |
| Power |
12V DC or PoE. |
| Power Consumption |
Basic: 3.6W at 12V DC or 4.4W with PoE; maximum: 7.3W at 12V DC or 8.8W with PoE. |
| Operating Conditions |
–10 °C to +50 °C and less than 95% relative humidity. |
| Storage Conditions |
–40 °C to +60 °C. |
| Casing |
Metal and plastic. |
| Dimensions |
44.6mm × 126.2mm diameter. |
| Net Weight |
299g. |
| Lifecycle Status |
Dahua’s current official product page marks the model as end-of-life. |
Ideal Use Cases
Retail Floors and Entrances
The broad view, people counting and heat maps suit stores that need overview surveillance and customer-traffic insights from a carefully positioned camera.
Reception and Waiting Areas
One fisheye camera can cover a wide indoor area while the built-in microphone and virtual PTZ views support incident review.
Office Common Areas
Suitable for shared spaces, circulation points and open-plan zones where broad situational awareness is more important than long-range identification.
Hotels and Hospitality Venues
Can monitor lobbies, lift approaches and indoor public areas while reducing the number of fixed cameras needed for general overview coverage.
Banks and Service Counters
A ceiling-mounted panoramic view can help preserve overall scene context, with dewarped virtual views available through compatible recording equipment.
Occupancy-Sensitive Areas
People-number thresholds and stay alarms can support locations that need awareness of crowd levels or extended presence, subject to correct analytics setup.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose the DH-IPC-EW5541-AS if: You need 5MP panoramic indoor coverage, software dewarping, 10m IR, people counting, heat maps and PoE.
- Choose a 360° ceiling fisheye if: The project requires a current-generation camera specifically designed for complete room coverage from a central ceiling position.
- Choose a conventional camera if: Long-range identification or a natural rectilinear image is more important than panoramic overview coverage.
- Choose an outdoor-rated model if: The camera will be exposed to weather, moisture, dust or impact risks.
- Plan lifecycle support: Because the model is marked end-of-life, confirm stock availability, firmware requirements and a suitable replacement path before standardising it across a new project.
FAQs
- Does the Dahua DH-IPC-EW5541-AS provide a 180° or 360° view?
The DH-IPC-EW5541-AS uses a 1.4mm fisheye lens with a specified 180° horizontal, vertical and diagonal field of view. Dahua’s software dewarping modes can present fisheye, 180° panoramic, 360° panoramic and virtual PTZ layouts depending on the mounting orientation and compatible viewing software or recorder. Dewarped display modes do not change the camera’s physical lens or create optical zoom.
- How does fisheye dewarping work on this camera?
The camera supplies a circular fisheye image that compatible Dahua software or recording equipment can digitally transform into easier-to-view layouts. Supported back-dewarp options include panoramic views, fisheye plus multiple virtual PTZ windows and VR-style modes. These virtual PTZ windows let operators inspect different parts of the recorded panorama without mechanically moving the camera, but available layouts depend on the viewing platform.
- Can this camera count people and create heat maps?
Yes. The DH-IPC-EW5541-AS supports people counting across up to four areas and can produce yearly, monthly and daily reports when used with matching devices. It also supports heat maps based on crowd density and appearance probability, with configurable people-number and time thresholds. Analytics accuracy depends on mounting height, camera angle, scene layout, lighting, obstructions and correct commissioning.
- Does the IPC-EW5541-AS record audio?
Yes. The camera has a built-in microphone for scene-audio capture and also provides one RCA audio input and one RCA audio output for compatible external audio equipment. It does not list a built-in speaker, so self-contained two-way audio should not be assumed. Recording audio may be subject to workplace, surveillance and privacy requirements that should be considered before enabling the feature.
- Can the camera record without an NVR?
Yes. The DH-IPC-EW5541-AS supports a microSD card up to 256GB, together with FTP, SFTP and NAS storage. A memory card is not listed as included. Edge recording can provide local event storage or redundancy, while a compatible NVR is generally preferable for centralised playback, longer retention, multi-camera management, intelligent search and fisheye dewarping across a complete surveillance system.
- Is the fisheye camera suitable for outdoor installation?
Dahua does not list an IP weatherproof or IK impact rating for this model. Its stated operating range is –10 °C to +50 °C with less than 95% relative humidity. It should therefore be treated as an indoor or otherwise protected-location camera unless the complete installation uses a suitable enclosure and the manufacturer confirms the proposed environment. Do not assume outdoor suitability from the metal-and-plastic casing alone.
- Does this camera support PoE and third-party systems?
Yes. The camera can use standard PoE or 12V DC power and provides a 10/100 Base-T network connection. It supports ONVIF Profiles S, G and T, CGI, Milestone, Genetec and common network protocols. Basic video interoperability does not guarantee that every third-party platform will support Dahua people counting, heat maps, alarm functions, audio or all fisheye dewarping layouts.
- What should I confirm before ordering this Dahua fisheye camera?
Confirm the mounting position, required dewarping layout, compatible NVR or software, indoor environmental conditions, audio requirements and whether people-counting analytics are suitable for the scene. Dahua currently marks this model as end-of-life, so stock, firmware support and replacement planning should also be checked. Security Wholesalers can assist with matching the camera to a compatible recorder and mounting arrangement.
Compatible Accessories
- PFB203W Wall Mount Bracket
- PFB110W Ceiling Mount Bracket
- PFA152-E Pole Mount Bracket
- PFM321D 12V DC 1A Power Adapter
- LR1002-1ET/1EC Long-Reach Ethernet over Coax Extender
- PFM900-E Integrated Mount Tester
Additional Information
Dahua IPC-EW5541-AS Datasheet
