Product SKU: SD1A404DB-GNY
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Product Overview
Combining 4x optical zoom with WizSense AI analytics, the SD1A404DB-GNY is a compact PTZ camera built for commercial sites where a single fixed camera cannot cover the full scene. Featuring a 1/2.8″ 4MP CMOS sensor and Starlight technology, it captures colour detail in lighting conditions down to 0.005 lux, making it suited to car parks, entry forecourts, retail floors, and outdoor yards where lighting is inconsistent or subject to change. Equipped with 300 programmable presets, 8 configurable patrol tours, and pan/tilt movement across 355 degrees, operators can direct the camera to any area of interest quickly and return to automated patrol without manual intervention. It also integrates SMD 3.0 and IVS perimeter protection, including tripwire, intrusion, and loitering detection, to reduce nuisance alerts caused by environmental movement. IP66 weatherproofing, IK08 impact resistance, and TVS 6000V lightning protection make it suitable for year-round outdoor mounting in Australian conditions.
Key Capabilities
4x Optical Zoom with Pan/Tilt
The 2.8mm-12mm motorised lens delivers a 4x optical zoom range, shifting the horizontal field of view from 96.9 degrees wide to 31.6 degrees narrow. Combined with 355-degree pan and 90-degree tilt movement, operators can cover large open areas and zoom in on specific zones without repositioning the camera.
Starlight Low-Light Performance
Starlight technology achieves colour imaging at 0.005 lux and monochrome at 0.0005 lux, keeping scenes legible in poorly lit car parks, side access paths, and forecourts where ambient lighting is minimal. The F1.8 maximum aperture supports this sensitivity at the wide end of the zoom range.
WizSense SMD 3.0
Smart Motion Detection 3.0 filters motion events by classifying targets as human or vehicle, reducing false alerts triggered by animals, foliage, or weather. This makes the SD1A404DB-GNY practical for unmanned monitoring scenarios where alert fatigue would otherwise undermine response effectiveness.
IVS Perimeter Protection
Onboard IVS supports tripwire, intrusion, crossing fence detection, loitering, abandoned and missing object detection, fast moving, parking detection, people gathering, and human alarm classification. These rules can be applied across the pan/tilt range to protect defined zones within the wider monitored area.
Face Detection and People Counting
The camera supports face detection with snapshot capture, face cutout in standard and one-inch photo formats, and real-time or quality-first capturing strategies. People counting across detection lines and within defined areas is also supported, adding occupancy monitoring capability for retail or reception environments.
IP66, IK08, and TVS 6000V Protection
IP66 dust and water resistance, IK08 impact resistance, and TVS 6000V lightning and surge protection make this camera suitable for exposed outdoor mounting. The operating temperature range of -30°C to +60°C covers harsh Australian summer and cold-climate winter conditions without requiring additional enclosures.
Best For
- Commercial Entry and Forecourt Monitoring: The 355-degree pan range and 300 presets allow the camera to be directed at entry gates, boom gates, or reception areas and returned to automated patrol, covering more ground than a fixed camera from a single mounting point.
- Car Parks and Open Yards: Starlight low-light sensitivity combined with 4x optical zoom allows operators to identify vehicles and people across a car park or open yard in conditions where fixed IR cameras would be limited by range or light availability.
- Retail Floors and Entrances: Face detection and people counting support occupancy tracking and event-based capture in retail environments, while SMD 3.0 keeps alert volumes manageable for sites without dedicated security staff.
- Outdoor Perimeter Lines: IVS rules including tripwire and intrusion detection can be configured across the camera’s field of view, enabling perimeter monitoring along fence lines or property boundaries from a single elevated PTZ mounting position.
Why Choose the SD1A404DB-GNY
The SD1A404DB-GNY brings together PTZ coverage flexibility and WizSense AI analytics in a compact, weatherproof housing that suits a wider range of mounting positions than full-size speed dome cameras. The 4MP resolution at up to 25/30fps delivers sufficient image detail for identification at the zoom range offered, and the 120dB WDR rating helps manage scenes with strong contrast between bright entryways and shadowed surrounds. Where a fixed camera with varifocal framing provides coverage of one angle, the SD1A404DB-GNY can cover multiple zones through preset tours, reducing the number of cameras needed on mid-size sites. Electronic Image Stabilisation, 2D/3D noise reduction, and Smart H.265+ compression keep storage requirements manageable across 3 simultaneous streams. The camera is available through Security Wholesalers and supports onboard Micro SD storage up to 512GB, FTP/SFTP, and NAS for flexible recording configurations.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip 1 – IR Range vs Zoom Range: The SD1A404DB-GNY has a 20m IR illumination range. At the telephoto end of the 4x zoom, the camera can frame a subject at greater distance than the IR can effectively illuminate. For sites where the PTZ will be used to zoom in on targets beyond 20m at night, supplementary lighting in the monitored zones will improve image quality significantly. Plan lighting alongside camera placement, not as an afterthought.
Buyer Tip 2 – Preset and Tour Planning: With 300 presets and 8 tours supporting up to 32 presets each, the camera can automate patrol of a complex site without operator input. Before installation, map the specific zones requiring coverage, assign presets to each, and configure dwell times in tours to match the activity level of each area. This approach gets the most out of the PTZ capability and reduces reliance on manual control.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8″ CMOS |
| Resolution |
4MP (2560 x 1440) |
| Max Frame Rate |
25/30fps @ 4MP |
| Optical Zoom |
4x (2.8mm-12mm) |
| Field of View |
H: 96.9°-31.6°; V: 51.4°-17.8°; D: 116.2°-36.4° |
| Min. Illumination |
0.005 lux (colour); 0.0005 lux (B/W); 0 lux (IR on) |
| IR Distance |
20m (3 x IR LEDs, SmartIR) |
| Pan / Tilt Range |
Pan: 0°-355°; Tilt: 5°-90° |
| Presets / Tours |
300 presets; 8 tours (up to 32 presets per tour) |
| AI Features |
SMD 3.0; IVS perimeter protection; face detection; people counting |
| WDR |
120dB |
| Video Compression |
Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; MJPEG |
| Storage |
Micro SD (up to 512GB); FTP/SFTP; NAS |
| Power Supply |
12VDC 2A; PoE (802.3af) |
| Power Consumption |
Basic: 4W; Max: 13W (IR on) |
| Operating Temperature |
-30°C to +60°C |
| Protection Rating |
IP66; IK08; TVS 6000V lightning protection |
| Dimensions / Weight |
65.7mm x 128.0mm diameter; 0.5kg net |
| Interoperability |
ONVIF (Profile S, G, T); CGI; SDK |
Ideal Use Cases
Car Parks and Open Yards
The 355-degree pan range and 4x optical zoom allow a single SD1A404DB-GNY to cover multiple lanes and zones across an open car park. Preset tours keep the camera actively monitoring without operator input, and SMD 3.0 classifies vehicle and human targets to reduce nuisance alert volume.
Commercial Entry Points
Face detection with snapshot and cutout capability makes the SD1A404DB-GNY useful at main entry lobbies, access gates, and reception areas where capturing quality face images of individuals entering the site is a monitoring priority.
Retail Floors
People counting across detection lines and within defined areas supports occupancy tracking and queue management in retail environments. The compact PTZ housing suits ceiling mounting in open floor plan stores where a single camera needs to monitor multiple aisles or service points.
Outdoor Perimeter Lines
IVS tripwire, intrusion, and crossing fence detection rules can be applied across the camera’s configurable field of view. Combined with IP66 and IK08 ratings, the SD1A404DB-GNY suits wall or pole mounting along fence lines and property boundaries exposed to weather and physical contact.
Sites with Variable or Low Ambient Light
Starlight sensitivity at 0.005 lux colour and 0.0005 lux monochrome, backed by 3 IR LEDs and 120dB WDR, means the camera maintains usable footage across scenes that cycle between bright artificial lighting and near-darkness, such as loading areas and outdoor hospitality spaces.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires a compact PTZ with WizSense AI analytics, including SMD 3.0, IVS perimeter rules, face detection, and people counting, in a single outdoor-rated housing that accepts PoE power and supports onboard SD card storage up to 512GB.
- Choose a different model if: Your application requires IR coverage beyond 20m at the telephoto zoom position at night. A PTZ with a longer IR range or a supplementary lighting plan would be needed for targets at extended distances in full darkness. Similarly, if 4x optical zoom is insufficient for the distances involved, a PTZ with a higher zoom ratio would better suit the installation.
- Choose a different model if: The site needs a camera that remains stationary and covers a fixed wide angle continuously. A multi-sensor panoramic or fisheye camera provides uninterrupted full-area coverage without the trade-off of the PTZ touring away from one zone to monitor another.
FAQs
- What is the maximum IR range of the SD1A404DB-GNY, and does it scale with zoom?
The built-in IR illumination covers up to 20m using 3 IR LEDs with SmartIR control. The IR output does not automatically increase as the zoom level increases. At the telephoto end of the 4x zoom, subjects beyond 20m will have reduced IR illumination, so supplementary lighting should be considered for any monitoring zone where the camera will zoom beyond this distance in darkness.
- What AI analytics are included on this camera?
The SD1A404DB-GNY includes WizSense SMD 3.0 for human and vehicle classification, IVS perimeter protection covering tripwire, intrusion, crossing fence, loitering, abandoned and missing object, fast moving, parking detection, people gathering, and human alarm classification. Face detection with snapshot and cutout, and people counting with line crossing and area counting, are also supported onboard.
- Can the SD1A404DB-GNY be powered over PoE?
Yes. The camera supports PoE to the 802.3af standard, drawing a maximum of 13W when the IR illuminators are active. Standard 802.3af switches and injectors deliver up to 15.4W at the port, so the camera operates within this budget. Ensure cabling meets Cat5e or better standards and does not exceed 100m to maintain full PoE power delivery.
- How many presets and patrol tours does this PTZ support?
The SD1A404DB-GNY stores up to 300 presets and supports 8 configurable patrol tours, each capable of including up to 32 presets. This allows detailed automation of camera movement across a complex site, with the camera returning to a defined tour when idle movement is triggered after a period without manual control input.
- Does this camera have a built-in microphone?
Yes, a built-in microphone is confirmed for the SD1A404DB-GNY. The audio input and output ports (LINE IN and LINE OUT) are bare wire connections for external audio devices. The built-in mic supports onboard audio monitoring and audio detection events.
- What local storage options does the SD1A404DB-GNY support?
The camera accepts a Micro SD card with a capacity of up to 512GB for local onboard recording. In addition, it supports FTP/SFTP and NAS-based network storage. These options can be used alongside an NVR for redundant recording, or independently for standalone deployments where network recording infrastructure is not available.
- Is the SD1A404DB-GNY compatible with third-party NVRs and VMS platforms?
The camera supports ONVIF Profile S, Profile G, and Profile T, as well as CGI and Dahua SDK integration. ONVIF Profile T includes H.265 streaming and metadata for analytics events, which makes the camera compatible with most current-generation ONVIF-compliant NVRs and video management systems. For full access to WizSense AI analytics and SMD filtering, a Dahua NVR or DSS Pro software environment is recommended. The SD1A404DB-GNY is part of the Security Wholesalers range and can be discussed with their team for compatibility advice specific to your existing system.
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