Product Overview
For facilities where early fire detection and thermal anomaly monitoring are critical, the DS-2TD1217-6/V1 combines a vanadium oxide uncooled thermal imaging module with a full HD 1080p optical camera in a single turret-style housing. Featuring a 6.2mm thermal lens with a 25.0° x 18.7° field of view and NETD under 40mK, the thermal channel delivers fire detection at up to 360m and temperature measurement across a range of -20°C to 150°C. Equipped with bi-spectrum image fusion and picture-in-picture preview, operators receive simultaneous context from both channels on a single display. Built with deep learning VCA that covers line crossing, intrusion, and region entrance and exit, this camera suits engine rooms, warehouses, power stations, museums, and similar indoor environments where heat-based early warning is essential. It supports PoE 802.3af, onboard MicroSD storage up to 256GB, and is rated IP67 with TVS 6000V lightning protection for demanding installation conditions.
Key Capabilities
Advanced Fire Detection
The thermal module supports detection of up to 10 fire points, with a fire detection range of 360m for a 2x2m object and 180m for a 1x1m object. This makes the camera well suited to early-stage fire identification in engine rooms, warehouses, and power stations before visible flames appear.
Temperature Measurement
Supports 21 configurable temperature measurement rules across 10 points, 10 regions, and 1 line, covering a range of -20°C to 150°C. Temperature exception alarms trigger automated responses such as relay output, FTP upload, or email linkage when readings exceed configured thresholds.
Bi-Spectrum Image Fusion
Thermal and optical video streams are fused into a single blended view, with picture-in-picture overlay also available. Operators monitoring indoor industrial spaces can read thermal heat maps alongside high-definition optical detail in the same interface, reducing the need to switch between separate feeds.
Deep Learning VCA
The built-in GPU supports behaviour analysis including line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, and region exit, with up to 8 VCA rules configurable per camera. VCA range for humans extends to 42m and for vehicles to 126m via the thermal channel, enabling automated alerts without manual monitoring.
Full HD Optical Channel with 120dB WDR
The 1/2.7″ CMOS optical sensor captures 1920×1080 video with a minimum illumination of 0.002 lux in colour and 0.0002 lux in black and white, supported by 120dB WDR. The 6mm fixed lens provides a 53° x 30° horizontal-vertical field of view with a built-in IR cut filter for day-night switching.
IP67 and TVS 6000V Protection
Rated IP67 for dust and water ingress resistance, with TVS 6000V lightning, surge, and voltage transient protection. The operating temperature range of -30°C to 60°C covers both refrigerated indoor spaces and warm industrial environments, supporting year-round deployment in challenging conditions.
Best For
- Engine Rooms and Plant Areas: The fire detection range of up to 360m and temperature measurement across 21 configurable rules allow early warning of overheating equipment before a thermal event escalates.
- Warehouses and Cold Storage Facilities: IP67 rating and an operating range of -30°C to 60°C support deployment in both ambient and temperature-controlled warehouse spaces where detecting heat anomalies or unauthorised access via VCA rules is a priority.
- Museums and Heritage Spaces: Passive thermal monitoring detects temperature exceptions and fire points without the need for supplementary IR illumination, making it suitable for environments where light output must be minimised.
- Power Stations and Substations: The ability to monitor up to 10 fire points simultaneously alongside region entrance and exit detection supports both asset protection and staff safety in high-risk electrical environments.
- Train Stations and Transit Infrastructure: Detection range for humans of up to 182m via the thermal channel, combined with deep learning VCA behaviour analysis, supports wide-area monitoring of platforms, concourses, and restricted areas.
Why Choose the DS-2TD1217-6/V1
The DS-2TD1217-6/V1 is a bi-spectrum thermal and optical camera that covers ground a standard CCTV camera cannot. Where conventional cameras depend on visible light or IR illumination to detect a scene, the thermal channel in this model senses heat signatures independently of lighting conditions, identifying fire points at up to 360m and measuring surface temperatures across a -20°C to 150°C range. The deep learning VCA engine adds behaviour analysis on top of the thermal feed, so the camera is not simply recording temperature data but triggering rule-based alerts when anomalies or access violations occur. The onboard GPU processes these algorithms locally without relying on server-side computation. The 120dB WDR optical channel and bi-spectrum fusion mean operators always have actionable visual context alongside thermal data. Available through Security Wholesalers, this camera is specified for sites where fire prevention and heat-based anomaly detection are primary requirements rather than general video surveillance.
Buyer Decision Tips
Thermal Channel Resolution: The DS-2TD1217-6/V1 uses a 160×120 native thermal sensor with an output image of 320×240 pixels. This is an entry-level thermal resolution suitable for temperature exception alarms, fire detection, and VCA triggering in relatively controlled indoor environments. If your application requires detailed thermal imaging for precise radiometric inspection of components or fine temperature gradation across large areas, a higher-resolution thermal camera with a larger pixel array should be evaluated for that project instead.
Temperature Accuracy Expectation: The confirmed temperature accuracy of this model is ±8°C. This is appropriate for fire pre-alarm detection and broad temperature exception monitoring but is not suited to precision process temperature measurement requiring tighter tolerances. Confirm with your application requirements whether ±8°C accuracy is acceptable before specifying this camera for industrial process monitoring.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Thermal Image Sensor |
Vanadium Oxide Uncooled Focal Plane Arrays |
| Thermal Resolution |
160 x 120 (output image 320 x 240) |
| Detector Pitch |
17um |
| Response Waveband |
8um to 14um |
| NETD |
Less than 40mK at 25°C, F#=1.1 |
| Thermal Lens / FOV |
6.2mm / 25.0° x 18.7° (H x V) |
| Optical Image Sensor |
1/2.7″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Optical Resolution |
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Optical Lens / FOV |
6mm fixed / 53° x 30° (H x V) |
| WDR |
120dB |
| IR Distance |
Up to 15m (auto-adjust intensity and angle) |
| Temperature Measurement |
-20°C to 150°C, accuracy ±8°C, 21 rules (10 points, 10 regions, 1 line) |
| Fire Detection |
Up to 10 fire points; 360m range (2x2m object), 180m range (1x1m object) |
| VCA |
Line Crossing, Intrusion, Region Entrance, Region Exiting; up to 8 rules |
| Video Compression |
H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, MJPEG |
| Onboard Storage |
MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC up to 256GB |
| Power |
12VDC ±20% or PoE 802.3af Class 3 (max 8.5W) |
| Protection Rating |
IP67, TVS 6000V lightning, surge, and voltage transient protection |
| Operating Temperature |
-30°C to 60°C, up to 95% humidity |
| Dimensions / Weight |
134.2mm x 123.9mm x 107.7mm / 800g |
Ideal Use Cases
Engine Rooms
The 10-point fire detection capability and temperature measurement across 21 rules allow continuous monitoring of heat-generating machinery. Temperature exception alarms trigger configurable relay outputs or email notifications when thresholds are breached.
Warehouses
Deep learning VCA detects line crossing and region intrusion across the thermal channel with a human detection range of 182m. Combined with IP67 rating and a -30°C operating limit, the camera suits both ambient and cold-chain warehouse environments.
Power Stations and Substations
Fire point detection at up to 360m and temperature measurement from -20°C to 150°C support early identification of overheating conductors, transformers, or switchgear before failure occurs. The RS-485 interface enables integration with existing site management systems.
Museums and Heritage Collections
Passive thermal monitoring detects heat anomalies without emitting IR illumination, preserving the ambient environment of display areas. The bi-spectrum fusion view gives security staff a full-colour optical reference alongside the thermal channel in a single feed.
Train Stations and Transit Concourses
The thermal channel detects humans at up to 182m and vehicles at up to 559m, supporting broad-area surveillance of open transit spaces. VCA rules for intrusion and region exit can be configured for platform edges or restricted access zones.
ATM Enclosures and Server Rooms
Compact turret housing measuring 134.2 x 123.9 x 107.7mm fits ceiling mounting in confined equipment rooms. The MicroSD slot provides local recording up to 256GB, removing the need for an external recorder where network connectivity is limited.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires fire detection, temperature exception alarming, or heat-based VCA behaviour analysis in an indoor or semi-exposed industrial environment where a single turret camera must cover both thermal and full HD optical video streams.
- Choose a different model if: Your application demands high-precision radiometric temperature measurement with accuracy tighter than ±8°C, as a higher-specification thermal camera with a larger pixel array and narrower tolerance would be more appropriate. Similarly, if you only require standard video surveillance without any thermal detection requirement, a conventional full HD or 4K optical camera will provide higher visual resolution at a lower cost point.
FAQs
- What is the fire detection range of the DS-2TD1217-6/V1?
The thermal channel on the DS-2TD1217-6/V1 supports fire detection at up to 360m for a 2x2m target object and up to 180m for a 1x1m target object. It can monitor up to 10 fire points simultaneously, making it suited to early pre-alarm detection in large indoor industrial spaces such as warehouses and engine rooms.
- How does the bi-spectrum image fusion work on this camera?
The DS-2TD1217-6/V1 combines its thermal and optical video streams into a single fused view, overlaying thermal heat map data on the full HD optical image. A picture-in-picture mode is also available, allowing the thermal channel to be displayed as an inset within the optical feed. This gives operators contextual visual detail alongside heat signature data without switching between separate streams.
- What temperature range and accuracy does this camera measure?
The temperature measurement range is -20°C to 150°C with an accuracy of ±8°C. Up to 21 measurement rules can be configured across 10 points, 10 regions, and 1 line within the thermal frame. Temperature exception alarms can be configured to trigger relay outputs, email notifications, SD card recording, or FTP uploads when readings exceed set thresholds.
- Does the DS-2TD1217-6/V1 require a separate power supply or does it support PoE?
This camera supports both 12VDC (±20%) and PoE 802.3af Class 3, with maximum power consumption of 8.5W over PoE. This allows the camera to be powered directly from a compatible PoE switch or NVR without a separate power adaptor, simplifying installation in equipment rooms or ceiling mounting locations where routing both data and power cabling separately is impractical.
- Can the DS-2TD1217-6/V1 be installed in cold storage or refrigerated warehouse environments?
Yes. The confirmed operating temperature range of -30°C to 60°C covers typical refrigerated warehouse and cold-chain environments. The IP67 protection rating provides resistance to dust ingress and water exposure, and the TVS 6000V lightning protection supports installations in facilities with high electrical interference from refrigeration plant or industrial equipment.
- What VCA rules are supported and over what range does the thermal channel detect humans?
The DS-2TD1217-6/V1 supports 4 VCA rule types: line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, and region exiting, with up to 8 rules configurable per camera using the deep learning algorithm. The thermal channel detects humans at up to 182m and vehicles at up to 559m. VCA active range for triggering alarm rules is 42m for humans and 126m for vehicles. This camera is part of the Security Wholesalers range and is supported by Hikvision’s iVMS-4200 management platform and open ISAPI integration.
- Does the camera support local recording without an NVR?
Yes. The DS-2TD1217-6/V1 includes a built-in MicroSD card slot supporting MicroSD, SDHC, and SDXC cards up to 256GB. It supports both manual and alarm-triggered recording modes, allowing the camera to store footage locally when network connectivity to an NVR is unavailable, or as a redundant recording layer alongside network storage.
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