Product SKU: DH-IPC-PDW5849-A180-E2-ASTE
Product Overview
The Dahua DH-IPC-PDW5849-A180-E2-ASTE is a 4MP dual-lens panoramic network camera designed to deliver a seamless 180° field of view across wide-open spaces using a single unit. Combining 2 lenses into 1 camera body, it outputs a stitched image up to 4096 × 1800 at 25fps, making it ideal for car parks, retail floors, building entrances, and perimeter monitoring. Built-in warm LEDs provide full-colour night vision up to 40 metres, while AI-based EPTZ enables smart target tracking without additional hardware. The camera supports two-way audio via a built-in microphone and speaker, and offers local storage up to 512GB via microSD. With IP67 weatherproofing, PoE or 12VDC power options, and Smart H.265+ compression, this WizMind camera suits installers and end users who need broad-area coverage with intelligent analytics in a compact, all-in-one form factor.
Key Capabilities
180° Panoramic Dual-Lens Coverage
2 lenses stitch together into a single seamless 180° panoramic image at up to 4096 × 1800 resolution. This eliminates the need to install multiple cameras to cover wide areas such as car parks, lobbies, or open retail spaces, reducing cost and cabling complexity.
Full-Colour Night Vision up to 40m
Built-in warm LED illuminators produce true-colour video in complete darkness up to 40 metres. Unlike standard IR cameras that render black-and-white night footage, this camera captures clothing colours, vehicle colours, and facial detail in low-light conditions critical for incident review.
EPTZ Smart Target Tracking
The electronic PTZ function uses AI to automatically detect and digitally track moving subjects across the panoramic field of view. This provides a focused sub-stream on a person or vehicle of interest without mechanical pan/tilt hardware, streamlining monitoring tasks for operators.
SMD AI Detection
Smart Motion Detection (SMD) filters out irrelevant movement from trees, animals, and lighting changes, triggering alerts only for verified human or vehicle targets. This dramatically reduces false alarms and ensures security staff respond only to genuine events requiring attention.
Two-Way Audio with Built-in Mic & Speaker
The integrated microphone and speaker enable real-time two-way communication directly through the camera. Installers can use this for remote visitor management, immediate deterrence messaging, or to assist staff without deploying a separate intercom system at the monitored location.
Local MicroSD Storage up to 512GB
On-board microSD card support up to 512GB provides an independent local recording backup. In the event of network disruption or NVR failure, footage continues recording locally, ensuring continuity of evidence and reducing the risk of recording gaps at critical moments.
Best For
- Car Parks & Open Forecourts: The 180° panoramic view covers wide areas with a single camera, reducing blind spots and installation costs across large flat spaces.
- Retail Floors & Showrooms: Full-colour imaging and SMD detection support loss prevention by clearly capturing human activity across broad interior spaces day and night.
- Building Entrances & Lobbies: Two-way audio combined with wide-angle coverage makes this camera well suited to access monitoring and real-time visitor interaction at entry points.
- Perimeter Fence Lines: The wide field of view with AI tracking and IP67 weatherproofing makes it reliable for continuous outdoor boundary monitoring in exposed environments.
- Warehouses & Distribution Centres: Panoramic visibility reduces the number of cameras required to monitor large internal floor areas, simplifying installation and ongoing maintenance.
Why Choose the DH-IPC-PDW5849-A180-E2-ASTE
Standard fixed cameras cover a limited field of view, typically requiring 2 or more units to achieve the same coverage this single dual-lens camera delivers. The DH-IPC-PDW5849-A180-E2-ASTE stitches 2 lenses into one seamless 180° panoramic image, cutting hardware costs, reducing cable runs, and simplifying NVR channel usage. The full-colour warm LED illumination goes beyond standard IR cameras by delivering identifiable colour detail at night — a critical advantage for post-incident investigations. The built-in EPTZ tracking and SMD AI filtering reduce operator workload by automating target focus and minimising false alarms. Add on-board 512GB microSD backup, two-way audio, and robust IP67 housing, and this camera offers a level of intelligence and versatility that basic wide-angle cameras simply cannot match. Security Wholesalers supplies this model as part of its professional Dahua WizMind IP camera range, backed by local support.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model | DH-IPC-PDW5849-A180-E2-ASTE |
| Resolution | 4MP × 2 lenses; combined output up to 4096 × 1800 at 25fps |
| Lens Configuration | Dual-lens panoramic, 180° seamless stitched view |
| Night Vision Type | Full-colour warm LED illumination |
| Illumination Range | Up to 40 metres (warm white LEDs) |
| AI Features | SMD (Smart Motion Detection), EPTZ smart tracking, digital watermarking |
| Video Compression | Smart H.265+ |
| Audio | Built-in microphone and speaker; two-way audio supported |
| Local Storage | MicroSD card slot; supports up to 512GB |
| Power Supply | PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or 12V DC |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 |
| Camera Series | Dahua WizMind |
| Installation Type | Wall or ceiling mount; outdoor rated |
| Network Interface | RJ-45 Ethernet |
Ideal Use Cases
Car Parks & Forecourts
180° panoramic coverage monitors entire rows of bays and entry/exit lanes with a single camera, reducing the number of units and cable runs required for full site visibility.
Retail Interiors
Wide-area colour imaging with SMD analytics supports loss prevention across shop floors, aisles, and counters, distinguishing genuine customer movement from suspicious behaviour.
Building Entrances
Two-way audio and broad field of view at entry points allow operators to see, communicate with, and verify visitors remotely without requiring a separate intercom device.
Outdoor Perimeters
IP67-rated housing and 40m full-colour illumination make this camera reliable for fence line and boundary monitoring in exposed Australian outdoor environments year-round.
Warehouses & Industrial Facilities
Large internal floor areas are efficiently covered by the panoramic lens configuration, minimising the camera count needed while maintaining high-resolution identification capability throughout the space.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need to cover a wide 180° area with a single camera, require full-colour night vision, and want built-in AI tracking and two-way audio in one outdoor-rated unit.
- Choose a different model if: You need 360° full-surround coverage rather than 180°, or require optical zoom capability to identify subjects at distances beyond 40 metres.
FAQs
- What does the dual-lens design actually mean for coverage?
The 2 lenses capture overlapping wide-angle images that are digitally stitched together inside the camera to produce a single seamless 180° panoramic view. This means you get broad horizontal coverage from one device rather than needing to mount and manage 2 separate cameras side by side. - Does this camera record in colour at night?
Yes. The DH-IPC-PDW5849-A180-E2-ASTE uses built-in warm white LEDs to illuminate scenes up to 40 metres in full colour, even in complete darkness. This is different from standard IR night vision, which produces black-and-white footage only. - What is EPTZ and how does it work on a fixed camera?
EPTZ (Electronic PTZ) uses digital zoom and AI tracking algorithms to follow a detected subject across the wide panoramic image. It creates a cropped sub-stream that digitally pans and zooms to keep the target centred, providing a focused view without any physical moving parts. - Can this camera record locally if the network goes down?
Yes. The camera supports a microSD card up to 512GB for on-board local recording. If the NVR or network connection is interrupted, footage continues to be saved directly to the card, protecting against recording gaps during outages. - Is the camera suitable for outdoor installation in Australia?
Yes. The IP67 ingress protection rating means the camera is fully protected against dust ingress and sustained water immersion, making it suitable for exposed outdoor locations including rooftops, car parks, building exteriors, and fence lines across Australian conditions. - Does the two-way audio require additional equipment?
No additional audio hardware is needed. The built-in microphone and speaker are integrated into the camera body. Two-way communication can be managed through a compatible Dahua NVR, VMS software, or the DMSS mobile application, depending on the installation setup. - Where can I purchase this camera and get local support?
The DH-IPC-PDW5849-A180-E2-ASTE is available through Security Wholesalers as part of the Dahua WizMind professional IP camera range. Security Wholesalers provides access to technical support and compatible accessories to assist with installation and system design queries. - What power options does the DH-IPC-PDW5849-A180-E2-ASTE support?
The camera supports both PoE (Power over Ethernet) and 12V DC power input. PoE is the preferred option for most installations as it simplifies cabling by delivering both data and power over a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable, reducing installation time and cost.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: If your site has a wide horizontal area to cover — such as a car park row, building façade, or retail floor — the 180° panoramic view of this camera can replace 2 standard fixed cameras on the same NVR channel allocation, reducing both hardware spend and installation time. Confirm your NVR supports the combined resolution stream before purchasing.
Buyer Tip: The warm LED full-colour illumination is always active in low light — there is no IR-only fallback mode on this model. If the installation site requires completely discreet, non-visible night illumination, a standard IR camera would be more appropriate for that application.
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