The Hikvision DS-2TD2628-7/QA is a Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Bullet Camera that integrates thermal and optical imaging technologies to enhance surveillance capabilities. It offers high-resolution thermal imaging with a 256 × 192 sensor and optical imaging up to 2688 × 1520 pixels, ensuring clear video capture in various lighting conditions. Equipped with advanced video content analysis (VCA) powered by deep learning algorithms, the camera provides precise vehicle and human classification, along with real-time alerts for perimeter protection and early fire detection.
Technical Specifications:
| Thermal Module | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | Vanadium Oxide Uncooled Focal Plane Arrays |
| Resolution | 256 × 192 |
| Pixel Pitch | 12 μm |
| Spectral Range | 8 μm to 14 μm |
| NETD | < 40 mK (25°C, F1.0) |
| Focal Length | 6.9mm |
| IFOV | 1.74 mrad |
| Field of View | 24.9° × 18.7° (H × V) |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 1 m |
| Aperture | F1.0 |
| Digital Zoom | ×2, ×4 |
| Optical Module | |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Resolution | 2688 × 1520 |
| Min. Illumination | 0.0089Lux @(F1.6, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR |
| Shutter Speed | 1 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Focal Length | 6.4 mm |
| Field of View | 53.0° × 28.0° (H × V) |
| Aperture (Range) | F1.6 |
| WDR | 120 dB |
| Image Effect | Target Coloration (Supported in white hot and black hot mode) |
| Illuminator | IR Distance: Up to 30 m, IR Intensity and Angle: Automatically adjusted |
| Audible and Visual Alarm | White Light Range: Up to 30 m, Visual Alarm: Yes (with adjustable flashing frequencies), Audio alarm: Yes (two types, VCA and Temperature Exception) |
| Smart Function | VCA (4 rule types), Temperature Measurement (21 rules in total) |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to 150°C (-4°F to 302°F) |
| Temperature Accuracy | ± 8°C (± 14.4°F) |
| General Function | Fire detection, smoking detection, sun-reflection filter |
| Video and Audio | Main Stream: Thermal (25 fps at multiple resolutions), Optical (50 Hz: 25 fps, 60 Hz: 30 fps) Sub-stream: Thermal (25 fps), Optical (50 Hz: 25 fps, 60 Hz: 30 fps) Video Compression: H.265/H.264, Sub-Stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG Audio Compression: G.722.1/G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/MP2L2/G.726/PCM |
| Network | Protocols: IPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SNMP, etc. Network Storage: MicroSD (up to 256 GB), NAS, Auto Network Replenishment |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 20 channels |
| User/Host Level | Up to 32 users, 3 levels: Administrator, Operator, User |
| Security | User authentication, MAC address binding, HTTPS encryption, access control |
| Client | iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect |
| Web Browser | Live view (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox) |
| Interface | Alarm Input: 2, Alarm Output: 2, Audio Input: 1, Communication: 1 RJ45 Ethernet, 1 RS-485 |
| General | Languages: 32, Power Supply: 24 VAC, 12 VDC, PoE, Working Temp: -40°C to 65°C, Protection Level: IP67, Dimensions: 321.3 mm × 106.1 mm × 107.0 mm |
| Detection Range Table/Smart Function Range | |
| VCA Range for Humans | 56 m |
| VCA Range for Vehicles | 168 m |
| Image | Name | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikvision DS-1260ZJ Junction Box White or Black | $25.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support | ||
| Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-S Junction Box with Gland, suits HIK-2CD26, 2CD2T, 2CD4A, 2CD22, 2CD42, E16D5 | $30.00 | ||
| Hikvision DS-1275ZJ-S-SUS Vertical Pole Mount Bracket | $45.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support |
Videos
The Hikvision DS-2TD2628-7/QA is a mid-range thermal + optical bi-spectrum bullet camera. It is best suited to medium-distance perimeter detection, early fire-risk detection, and industrial / warehouse / yard monitoring.
Compared with the 10/QA, the 7/QA has a wider thermal view and slightly shorter practical detection range. The thermal lens is 6.9 mm with a 24.9° × 18.7° thermal field of view, while the optical camera has a 6.4 mm lens with a 53° × 28° field of view. It also supports vehicle/human classification, temperature exception alarms, fire detection, smoking detection, and sun-reflection filtering.
Best use cases for the DS-2TD2628-7/QA
1. Warehouse fire-risk monitoring
This is one of the strongest use cases.
The camera supports temperature exception alarms from -20°C to 150°C, with stated accuracy of ±8°C, and supports temperature rules including 10 points, 10 areas and 1 line.
Good locations include:
- Battery charging bays
- Forklift charging areas
- Electrical switchboards
- Compressor rooms
- Machinery zones
- Cardboard storage areas
- Rubbish / waste corners
- Loading docks
- Pallet racking areas
The important point is that this is not a replacement for a compliant fire alarm system. It is better sold as an early warning / abnormal heat detection camera.
2. Waste bins, recycling areas and rubbish rooms
Very suitable.
The datasheet specifically lists waste incineration plants as an application, and the camera has fire detection and temperature exception features.
Use it for:
- Commercial waste rooms
- Recycling yards
- Skip-bin storage
- Factory waste areas
- Cardboard compactors
- Green waste piles
- Timber waste storage
- Industrial rubbish zones
This is a strong real-world use case because waste can heat up before obvious smoke or flame appears.
3. Medium-range perimeter protection
The 7/QA is a good balance between range and coverage.
The datasheet lists a VCA range of approximately 55.2 m for humans and 144.9 m for vehicles. DORI reference figures list human detection at 287 m, human recognition at 72 m, and human identification at 36 m, but those are reference calculations and real-world performance will vary.
Good applications:
- Factory fence lines
- Commercial yards
- Warehouse external boundaries
- School perimeters
- Gated communities
- Rural sheds
- Storage yards
- Utility sites
For actual alarm triggering, I would use the VCA range as the more practical planning figure, not the maximum DORI detection figure.
4. Construction site security
This is a very practical use case.
The camera supports line crossing, intrusion detection, region entrance and region exit, with up to 8 VCA rules. It can also trigger SD recording, relay output, smart capture, FTP upload and email linkage.
Use it to protect:
- Site entrances
- Temporary offices
- Tool cages
- Fuel tanks
- Machinery zones
- Scaffolding access
- Material storage areas
The thermal channel is useful because construction sites often have poor lighting, dust, shadows, temporary fencing and inconsistent site lighting.
5. Car yards and vehicle storage areas
The 7/QA is well suited to medium-sized car yards and vehicle compounds.
Use it for:
- Car dealerships
- Truck yards
- Caravan yards
- Trailer storage
- Plant hire yards
- Equipment depots
- Council vehicle yards
It is not for number plate capture. Use it to detect people or vehicles entering a protected area, then use standard optical cameras or LPR cameras for identification.
6. Factory and manufacturing workshop safety
The datasheet specifically mentions manufacturing workshops as a suitable application.
Good targets include:
- Hot machinery
- Production lines
- Motors
- Bearings
- Electrical cabinets
- Conveyor systems
- Heat-generating equipment
- Welding or fabrication areas
Because the accuracy is ±8°C, I would not sell it as a precision thermography camera. Position it as temperature exception monitoring — useful for alerting when something is much hotter than expected.
7. Smoking detection in restricted areas
The camera supports a smoking detection algorithm.
Possible use cases:
- Fuel storage zones
- Chemical storage areas
- Waste facilities
- Loading docks
- Factories
- No-smoking industrial sites
- Rubbish rooms
- Battery charging areas
Important caveat: smoking detection should be treated as a risk-reduction feature, not a guaranteed detection system in every environment. Camera angle, distance, lighting, background and smoke visibility will matter.
8. Community / villa / residential estate perimeter protection
The datasheet lists villas and communities as suitable applications.
Good examples:
- Estate entrances
- Rear fence lines
- Driveway approaches
- Shared car parks
- Clubhouse perimeters
- Remote gates
- Dark side boundaries
The advantage is that thermal detection can work in darkness or poor visible lighting, while the optical channel gives a normal video image for verification.
9. Farm sheds and rural assets
This is a good option for acreage and rural properties where standard CCTV struggles at night.
Use it for:
- Farm gate monitoring
- Machinery sheds
- Fuel tanks
- Equipment yards
- Solar inverter areas
- Pump stations
- Long driveways
- Dam / water infrastructure
The 7/QA is a good middle-ground lens. It gives more coverage than the 10/QA but better distance performance than a wider 3 mm model.
10. Solar, utility and infrastructure sites
Good use case where you need reliable perimeter alerts.
Use it for:
- Solar farms
- Pump stations
- Electrical substations
- Telecommunications compounds
- Water treatment facilities
- Remote utility buildings
- Industrial service yards
It has IP67 weather protection, IK10-rated housing, PoE support, and operation from -40°C to 65°C, making it suitable for exposed outdoor installations.





















