Product Overview
Perimeter detection that depends on visible light alone leaves critical gaps after dark and in challenging weather. The DS-2TD2617-10/QA addresses this directly by combining a 160×120 VOx uncooled focal plane thermal module with a 4MP optical module into a single bullet-style housing built for outdoor boundary monitoring. Featuring a 9.7mm thermal focal length and a narrow 15.96 x 12.00 degree field of view, the thermal channel is tuned to detect intruders at distance along fence lines, access roads, and facility perimeters where conventional cameras struggle. Equipped with VCA analytics including line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, and region exiting, this camera can trigger both a white light visual alarm and a configurable audio alarm the moment a rule is breached. It also includes temperature measurement across 21 configurable rules covering points, areas, and a line, making it suited to sites where heat exception monitoring is required alongside perimeter security. IP66 weather protection and a TVS 6000V lightning rating support long-term outdoor deployment in harsh Australian conditions.
Key Capabilities
Thermal Detection Independent of Light
The VOx uncooled focal plane array sensor with NETD below 40 mK detects heat signatures from people and vehicles regardless of ambient lighting, fog, or visual camouflage. This makes the DS-2TD2617-10/QA effective at perimeter boundaries where IR-based cameras are easily defeated by darkness or obscured lines of sight.
4MP Optical Channel with 120dB WDR
Alongside the thermal lens, a 1/2.7-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor delivers 2688×1520 resolution with 120dB wide dynamic range and a minimum illumination of 0.0089 lux. The optical channel supports identity-level detail once a thermal alert has already flagged the presence of a target, giving operators a paired visual reference.
VCA Perimeter Analytics on Thermal
Up to 8 VCA rules covering line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, and region exiting can be configured on the thermal channel. Because these rules operate on heat signatures rather than visible image data, they are far less susceptible to environmental interference such as shadows, headlights, or lighting changes at a perimeter boundary.
Temperature Exception Measurement
The camera supports 21 temperature measurement rules across points, areas, and a line, with a measurement range of -20°C to 150°C and accuracy of plus or minus 8°C. Sites with electrical substations, industrial equipment, or fire-risk materials can configure temperature threshold alarms that trigger automatically when an exception is detected.
Active Visual and Audio Deterrence
A white light alarm with adjustable flashing frequencies illuminates up to 40m, and the built-in audio alarm supports 2 preset voice alerts plus 6 importable user-defined alerts, selectable independently for VCA and temperature exception events. This active response capability allows the camera to challenge intruders at the moment of detection without requiring operator intervention.
Outdoor-Grade Protection and Power Flexibility
IP66 weather sealing, a TVS 6000V lightning protection rating, and an operating temperature range of -40°C to 65°C are designed for permanent outdoor installation. The camera accepts both 12VDC and PoE (802.3af, Class 3) power input, giving installers flexibility on sites where running dedicated power to a perimeter camera is impractical.
Best For
- Perimeter Fence Line Monitoring: The narrow 15.96-degree horizontal thermal field of view is suited to covering defined corridors along fence lines, where detecting a person crossing into a zone is more important than wide-area scene coverage.
- Industrial Sites with Equipment Heat Monitoring: The 21-rule temperature measurement engine allows sites with transformers, switchgear, or process equipment to set thermal exception alerts alongside perimeter intrusion rules in a single camera.
- Unlit Outdoor Approaches and Access Roads: Because the thermal module does not rely on reflected light, the DS-2TD2617-10/QA detects approaching people or vehicles on completely dark driveways and access routes where IR illumination would be insufficient at longer detection distances.
- Sites Requiring Immediate On-Camera Response: The configurable audio and white light alarm outputs enable an automated deterrence response at the point of detection, which is useful for sites operating with limited guard staffing overnight.
- Harsh Weather Outdoor Installations: With IP66 rating, TVS 6000V surge protection, and an operating range down to -40°C, this camera is suited to exposed mounting positions that experience extreme temperature swings or storm conditions.
Why Choose the DS-2TD2617-10/QA
Standard optical cameras, even those with strong IR illumination, are vulnerable to conditions that thermal imaging is not. Smoke, complete darkness, direct backlight, and physical concealment all reduce the effectiveness of a visible-spectrum camera at a perimeter. The DS-2TD2617-10/QA pairs a 160×120 VOx thermal sensor with a 4MP optical sensor in the same bullet housing, so the thermal module handles detection and VCA analytics while the optical channel provides the detail needed for post-event review. The addition of on-camera temperature measurement across 21 configurable rules extends this camera’s value beyond pure intrusion detection into asset and equipment monitoring. With TVS 6000V lightning protection, PoE and 12VDC power options, and support for local microSD storage up to 256GB alongside NAS and ANR, this is a camera suited to demanding deployments where a single-sensor optical camera would fall short. Available through Security Wholesalers as part of the Hikvision HeatPro range.
Buyer Decision Tips
Thermal Resolution and Detection Distance: The 160×120 thermal resolution with a 9.7mm focal length and 1.75 mrad IFOV is suited to detecting a human target at distances typically up to 50-80m depending on environmental conditions. If your perimeter monitoring requirement involves detecting targets at greater distances or requires more precise thermal imaging for identification purposes, a higher resolution thermal module would be more appropriate. For most fence line and access road applications at typical commercial or industrial sites, the 160×120 sensor at this focal length provides effective detection capability.
Temperature Measurement Accuracy Expectations: The DS-2TD2617-10/QA offers temperature measurement accuracy of plus or minus 8°C across a range of -20°C to 150°C. This is appropriate for detecting significant heat exceptions such as an overheating electrical panel or a vehicle engine left running in a restricted area, but it is not suitable for precise scientific temperature measurement or medical screening applications. Confirm that the required use case is compatible with this tolerance before specifying the camera.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Thermal Sensor |
Vanadium Oxide Uncooled Focal Plane Array (VOx UFPA) |
| Thermal Resolution |
160 x 120 |
| Pixel Pitch |
17 um |
| NETD |
Less than 40 mK (at 25°C, F# = 1.1) |
| Thermal Focal Length |
9.7mm |
| Thermal Field of View |
15.96° x 12.00° (H x V) |
| Spectral Range |
8 um to 14 um |
| Optical Sensor |
1/2.7-inch Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Optical Resolution |
2688 x 1520 (4MP) |
| Optical Focal Length |
8mm |
| Optical Field of View |
39.42° x 22.14° (H x V) |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120 dB |
| IR / White Light Range |
Up to 40m (IR); up to 40m (white light visual alarm) |
| VCA Analytics |
Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, region exiting; up to 8 rules total |
| Temperature Measurement |
-20°C to 150°C, accuracy plus or minus 8°C; 21 rules (10 points, 10 areas, 1 line) |
| Alarm Outputs |
2 alarm outputs; white light visual alarm; built-in audio alarm with 2 preset and 6 importable voice alerts |
| Power Supply |
12VDC (plus or minus 25%), PoE 802.3af Class 3 (42.5V to 57V), max 6.5W |
| Storage |
MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC up to 256GB, NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), ANR |
| Protection Rating |
IP66, TVS 6000V lightning and surge protection |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Dimensions / Weight |
358.3mm x 113.5mm x 115.2mm, approx. 1.76 kg |
Ideal Use Cases
Industrial Facility Perimeters
Warehouses, manufacturing plants, and logistics hubs with extended fence lines benefit from the thermal VCA rules that detect intruders based on heat signature. The IP66 and TVS 6000V ratings support permanent mounting on exposed boundary walls or poles at industrial sites.
Construction Sites After Hours
Sites without consistent lighting are well served by the thermal detection channel, which identifies approaching persons independently of available light. The white light alarm and audio alert can challenge unauthorised entrants at the boundary before they access equipment or materials.
Electrical Infrastructure and Substations
The DS-2TD2617-10/QA’s 21-rule temperature measurement engine allows operators to monitor transformers, switchgear, and other high-voltage equipment for heat exceptions in the -20°C to 150°C range, triggering an alarm before a fault develops into a failure or fire.
Unmanned Remote Sites
Sites such as water treatment facilities, communications towers, or remote storage depots benefit from the camera’s PoE power flexibility, local microSD storage up to 256GB, and ANR capability, which ensures footage is retained even during brief network outages.
Car Parks and Access Road Monitoring
The optical channel’s 120dB WDR handles the contrast challenges common to entry points where vehicle headlights wash out standard cameras, while the thermal channel simultaneously detects pedestrians moving in unlit areas adjacent to the monitored road.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need perimeter intrusion detection that works independently of lighting conditions, with VCA analytics on a thermal channel, active white light and audio alarm response, and the added capability of temperature exception monitoring across industrial-range temperatures up to 150°C.
- Choose a different model if: Your detection requirement is at ranges significantly beyond 80m, in which case a higher resolution thermal module with a longer focal length would provide more reliable target classification at distance. If temperature measurement accuracy tighter than plus or minus 8°C is required for a scientific or process-control application, a dedicated radiometric thermal camera designed for precision measurement would be more appropriate.
- Choose a different model if: Your site only requires general outdoor optical surveillance without a thermal detection need. A standard bullet camera with comparable optical specifications will be lower in cost and simpler to configure for a purely optical application.
FAQs
- What is the detection range of the thermal module on the DS-2TD2617-10/QA?
Detection range for a thermal camera depends on target size, environmental conditions, and the camera’s IFOV. With a 9.7mm focal length and 1.75 mrad IFOV, the DS-2TD2617-10/QA is typically capable of detecting a standing human at distances of 50 to 80m under standard conditions. This is best suited to monitoring defined corridors such as fence lines and access roads rather than broad open areas.
- Can the thermal channel and optical channel run simultaneously?
Yes. The DS-2TD2617-10/QA is a bi-spectrum camera, meaning both the thermal and optical modules operate simultaneously. The thermal channel handles VCA analytics and temperature measurement, while the optical channel streams 4MP video at up to 25fps (50Hz) or 30fps (60Hz). Both streams can be recorded independently to a connected NVR or local microSD card.
- How does the VCA work on a thermal camera differently from a standard optical camera?
On the DS-2TD2617-10/QA, VCA rules including line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, and region exiting are processed on the thermal image rather than the visible image. This means the analytics respond to heat signatures rather than pixel changes caused by light variation, shadows, or headlights. The result is significantly fewer environmentally triggered false alerts at perimeter locations with variable or challenging lighting.
- What temperature range can this camera measure, and how accurate is it?
The DS-2TD2617-10/QA measures temperatures from -20°C to 150°C with an accuracy of plus or minus 8°C. Up to 21 measurement rules can be configured, covering 10 points, 10 areas, and 1 line. This range is suitable for detecting overheating electrical equipment, hot spots in storage areas, or fire risk conditions, though it is not designed for precision scientific measurement.
- What triggers the white light and audio alarm, and can they be configured separately?
Both the white light alarm and the audio alarm can be triggered independently by either a VCA event or a temperature exception event. The audio alarm supports 2 factory preset voice alerts and 6 importable user-defined alerts, with the 6 user-defined slots shared across both event types. The white light alarm features adjustable flashing frequencies. This allows different deterrence responses to be configured for an intrusion detection versus a temperature threshold breach.
- Does the DS-2TD2617-10/QA support local storage without an NVR?
Yes. The camera supports a microSD, SDHC, or SDXC card up to 256GB for local edge storage. It also supports NAS recording via NFS or SMB/CIFS, and Auto Network Replenishment (ANR), which automatically fills gaps in NAS recordings using the locally stored microSD footage when network connectivity is restored after an outage.
- Is this camera available for immediate delivery in Australia?
The DS-2TD2617-10/QA is listed with a 4 to 6 week lead time and is currently not held in stock. Security Wholesalers advises confirming availability and expected delivery timeframe before placing an order, particularly for time-sensitive installations. Contact the team to discuss current stock status and project scheduling.
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