Product SKU: DH-IPC-PDW3849-A180-AS-PV-ANZ
Product Overview
Wide-area monitoring across a driveway, shopfront, or open yard typically demands multiple cameras — the DH-IPC-PDW3849-A180-AS-PV-ANZ addresses that directly with a dual-lens 180° panoramic turret design that delivers complete horizontal coverage from a single wall-mounted unit. Using 2 spliced 2.8mm fixed lenses, it outputs a seamless 4096 × 1860 panoramic stream at 8MP resolution, giving installers broad scene capture without the cabling and licensing costs of multiple cameras. Dual illumination — warm white LEDs to 20m and IR LEDs to 25m — enables automatic switching between full-colour and infrared night vision depending on ambient conditions. TiOC 2.0 active deterrence adds red/blue strobe warnings, an onboard siren, and built-in two-way audio, allowing the camera to actively respond to threats rather than simply record them. SMD 4.0 filters human and vehicle detections from irrelevant movement, and ePTZ lets operators digitally navigate the full panoramic frame. Rated IP67, it is suited to exposed outdoor mounting in Australian conditions.
Key Capabilities
Dual-Lens 180° Panoramic Splicing
Two 2.8mm lenses are processed and stitched in real time to produce a single seamless 180° horizontal panoramic stream. For wide entry points, storefronts, or open yards, this eliminates the coverage gaps that occur with a single fixed-lens camera and reduces the number of units and cabling runs required to cover the same area.
TiOC 2.0 Active Deterrence
Built-in red/blue warning lights and an audible siren can be triggered automatically on SMD detection events, actively discouraging intruders before an incident escalates. This transforms the camera from a passive recorder into a proactive deterrent — particularly valuable on unmanned sites such as construction compounds or open commercial yards.
Dual Illumination — Full Colour & IR
Warm white LEDs (up to 20m) and IR LEDs (up to 25m) operate in tandem, with the camera automatically selecting the appropriate mode based on ambient light. This ensures vivid full-colour footage in low-light conditions where colour detail matters — such as capturing clothing or vehicle colour at a driveway entrance.
SMD 4.0 Human & Vehicle Detection
Smart Motion Detection 4.0 uses shape-based AI classification to isolate humans and vehicles from background movement caused by animals, wind, or passing headlights. This reduces nuisance notifications and ensures that alarm linkage rules — including deterrence triggers — are only activated by genuine events of interest.
Two-Way Audio & Remote Communication
A built-in dual microphone and speaker support live two-way communication via the DMSS app or a connected NVR. This allows property owners or security personnel to issue real-time voice warnings to individuals on site, or to verify activity before escalating a response — without requiring an additional intercom device.
ePTZ Digital Navigation
Electronic pan, tilt, and zoom allows operators to navigate and crop into the high-resolution 4096 × 1860 panoramic frame without any physical camera movement. Because the base image resolution is high, zooming into a sub-section of the scene still retains workable detail — useful for post-event investigation or monitoring a specific zone within the wide view.
Best For
- Wide Driveway & Front Boundary Monitoring: The 180° horizontal field of view captures the full width of a driveway, street frontage, and any pedestrian approaches from a single wall-mounted position — eliminating the blind spots that affect standard single-lens turret cameras at wide entry points.
- Sites Requiring Active Deterrence: Properties with a history of after-hours intrusion benefit from the TiOC 2.0 siren and warning lights, which can be set to activate automatically when SMD 4.0 detects a person or vehicle — providing a visible and audible response without requiring a human operator.
- Retail & Commercial Frontages: Covers the complete width of a shopfront, entry forecourt, or outdoor seating area from a single unit, reducing installation complexity while maintaining the resolution needed to review detailed footage via ePTZ.
- Remote & Unmanned Locations: With local Micro SD storage up to 256GB, two-way audio, and DMSS app compatibility, this camera operates effectively at sites where continuous NVR connectivity is not always guaranteed and where remote communication is needed.
Why Choose the DH-IPC-PDW3849-A180-AS-PV-ANZ
Where a conventional single-lens turret covers a field of view typically between 90° and 110°, the DH-IPC-PDW3849-A180-AS-PV-ANZ delivers a full 180° horizontal panorama at 8MP from a single camera body and a single network connection. That distinction matters in practical installation terms — it reduces hardware count, cabling, and NVR channel usage when covering wide zones. Beyond coverage, the combination of TiOC 2.0 deterrence, SMD 4.0 filtering, dual illumination, and two-way audio in a single IP67-rated unit represents a level of integrated capability that entry-level turret cameras cannot match. Deterrence lights and siren, full-colour night vision, and AI-based human/vehicle classification all operate from the same device. This model is part of the Dahua TiOC 2.0 range available at Security Wholesalers, with local stock and technical support for Australian installers and end users.
Buyer Decision Tips
Mounting Position: This camera’s 180° splicing is optimised for flat wall-plane installation, ideally at a height of 2.5–3.5 metres, facing directly outward across the monitored area. Corner installations will not produce a symmetrical panoramic view and can introduce distortion at the splice join. For best coverage geometry, mount centrally above the area you want to monitor rather than at an oblique angle.
NVR Compatibility: Before purchasing, confirm that your Dahua NVR model supports dual-lens panoramic decoding. Not all NVR firmware versions display the full 4096 × 1860 panoramic stream correctly by default. Additionally, the active deterrence siren and warning lights are not enabled out of the box — alarm linkage rules must be configured through the NVR interface or DMSS app during commissioning to activate automatic deterrence on SMD detection events.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model | DH-IPC-PDW3849-A180-AS-PV-ANZ |
| Resolution | 8MP — 4096 × 1860 @ 20fps |
| Lens Configuration | Dual 2.8mm fixed lenses with panoramic splicing |
| Field of View — Horizontal | 180° |
| Field of View — Vertical | 86° |
| Field of View — Diagonal | 180° |
| IR Range | Up to 25m |
| Warm Light Range | Up to 20m |
| Night Vision Mode | Full-colour (warm white LED) and IR — automatic switching |
| Active Deterrence | Red/blue warning lights and onboard siren |
| Audio | Built-in dual microphone and speaker — two-way audio |
| Smart Motion Detection | SMD 4.0 — human and vehicle classification |
| Digital PTZ | ePTZ — electronic pan, tilt, and zoom |
| Weatherproof Rating | IP67 |
| Local Storage | Micro SD card — up to 256GB |
| Network Storage | FTP, SFTP, and NAS supported |
| Camera Type | TiOC 2.0 dual-lens panoramic turret |
| AI Platform | Dahua WizSense |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Driveways & Front Entries
A single unit mounted above a garage or on a front wall captures the complete driveway width, gate approach, and footpath frontage simultaneously. The 180° panoramic view eliminates the side-angle blind spots common with standard turret cameras mounted in the same position.
Retail Storefronts & Entry Forecourts
Covers the full width of a shopfront or outdoor entry zone from a single overhead mounting point, providing both a broad situational view and the ability to use ePTZ to review specific individuals or incidents at 8MP resolution after the fact.
Construction Sites & Vacant Properties
After-hours intrusion detection is supported by SMD 4.0 human classification and TiOC 2.0 deterrence, which can automatically trigger the siren and warning lights when a person is detected. Local Micro SD storage up to 256GB allows the camera to record independently of a network connection.
Warehouse Perimeters & Loading Zones
Monitors extended fence lines, roller door frontages, and loading dock approaches where a wide uninterrupted horizontal field of view is needed. The 180° coverage reduces the number of camera positions required to achieve complete perimeter visibility along a flat building wall.
Schools, Childcare & Community Facilities
Wide drop-off zones, playground entries, and pedestrian corridors benefit from the 180° panoramic view, which captures the full width of these spaces from a single mounting point. Two-way audio also supports real-time communication at entry points without requiring a separate intercom system.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your installation requires wide horizontal coverage — such as a full driveway width, broad shopfront, or extended fence line — from a single camera and a single network connection, and you need active deterrence (siren, warning lights) and two-way audio built in.
- Choose a different model if: Your target area is a narrow single point such as a doorway, corridor, or stairwell, where a standard single-lens turret or bullet camera will provide greater optical resolution at distance without the panoramic processing overhead. The 180° splicing design is not optimised for narrow or deep fields of view.
FAQs
- How does the dual-lens splicing produce a single 180° image?
The camera houses 2 separate 2.8mm optical modules positioned side by side. Each lens captures its own wide-angle image, and the camera’s onboard processor stitches the 2 feeds together in real time to output a single continuous 4096 × 1860 panoramic stream. The resulting image covers the full 180° horizontal arc with no visible join under normal viewing conditions. - Does the 180° view work from any mounting position, including corners?
No. The panoramic splicing is designed for flat wall-plane installation, where the camera faces directly outward from a single surface. Mounting in a corner will skew the panoramic geometry and can introduce misalignment at the stitch point. For correct 180° coverage, mount the camera flat against a wall, ideally centred above the area you intend to monitor, at a recommended height of 2.5–3.5 metres. - Is the full 8MP panoramic resolution available on all Dahua NVRs?
Not necessarily. Dahua NVRs must support dual-lens panoramic decoding to correctly display and record the full 4096 × 1860 stream from this camera. It is important to verify your NVR’s compatibility with this specific camera model before purchase. Dahua’s product compatibility documentation or your local supplier can confirm which NVR firmware versions and models support this camera type. - Do the active deterrence siren and lights activate automatically?
The warning lights and siren are not enabled by default. To activate them automatically, alarm linkage rules must be configured in the NVR interface or DMSS app during commissioning. Once set up, these features can be triggered automatically when SMD 4.0 detects a human or vehicle within the defined detection zone — without requiring manual intervention. - What is the night vision range and does it capture colour in the dark?
The camera is equipped with warm white LEDs effective to 20m and IR LEDs effective to 25m. When ambient light is low and the warm light activates, the camera captures full-colour footage up to 20m. In conditions where only IR illumination is active, the footage is in black and white. The camera switches between these modes automatically based on detected light levels, with no manual adjustment required. - Can the camera operate without a connected NVR if the network goes offline?
Yes. The camera supports a Micro SD card up to 256GB for local on-board storage, which allows it to continue recording independently if the network connection is interrupted. It also supports FTP, SFTP, and NAS storage as additional network-based options. This makes it suitable for remote or unmanned sites where continuous NVR connectivity cannot always be guaranteed. - Where is the DH-IPC-PDW3849-A180-AS-PV-ANZ available in Australia?
This camera is available through Security Wholesalers as part of the Dahua TiOC 2.0 WizSense range. Security Wholesalers carries local stock and provides technical support for both installers and end users across Australia, including access to compatible Dahua NVRs and accessories.
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