Product Overview
Combining embedded deep learning intelligence with DarkFighter low-light imaging, the Hikvision iDS-2CD7546G0 is a 4MP outdoor motorised varifocal dome camera built for commercial and enterprise environments where standard motion detection is not enough. Housed in a ceiling and wall-mountable dome body rated IP67 and IK10, it is suited to covered entrances, building perimeters, car parks, transport facilities, and controlled-access areas that require simultaneous face capture, human body detection, and vehicle classification. The 2.8 to 12 mm motorised lens allows installers to set framing precisely during commissioning without physical lens adjustment. DarkFighter technology delivers usable colour imaging down to 0.0005 lux, and 140 dB WDR manages difficult backlit scenes. The onboard face comparison library supports up to 150,000 faces across 10 libraries, enabling the camera to flag known individuals independently of a server. H.265+ compression and 5 simultaneous streams keep bandwidth and storage requirements manageable across larger deployments.
Key Capabilities
Onboard Face Comparison Library
The camera stores up to 150,000 faces across 10 encrypted libraries and performs comparison onboard, flagging matches without relying on a separate server. This makes it practical for access-monitored entrances and controlled zones where real-time alerts on known individuals are required.
Multi-Target-Type Detection
Deep learning algorithms simultaneously detect and classify faces, human bodies, and vehicles within a defined zone. The camera extracts 7 face attributes, 13 human body attributes, and 2 vehicle attributes per capture, giving operators structured metadata for incident review and search.
DarkFighter Low-Light Imaging
The 1/1.8″ progressive scan CMOS with F1.2 aperture achieves 0.0005 lux in colour mode and 0.0001 lux in black and white, retaining usable detail in near-darkness. This is critical for covered parking structures, dimly lit lobbies, and after-hours outdoor monitoring where IR alone is insufficient.
140 dB Wide Dynamic Range
140 dB WDR handles extreme contrast scenarios such as doorways facing bright outdoor light or car park entries where sunlight and shadow coexist in the same frame. Faces and licence plates in backlit conditions remain visible where lower-rated cameras produce blown-out or crushed images.
Motorised Varifocal Lens with P-Iris
The 2.8 to 12 mm motorised lens adjusts remotely during commissioning, covering a horizontal field of view from 114.5° at wide to 41.8° at tele. P-iris control maintains optimal depth of field at the selected focal length, which is important for face capture applications where sharpness consistency matters.
IP67, IK10, and Built-In Heater
Full IP67 dust and water ingress protection combined with IK10 impact resistance makes this dome suitable for exposed outdoor mounting points. The built-in heater extends the operating range to -40°C, covering Australian alpine installations and cold-store environments without the need for a separate heated enclosure.
Best For
- Controlled Access Entries: The onboard face comparison library with up to 150,000 faces supports real-time alerts at building entry points, lobby areas, and gatehouse positions without requiring constant server-side processing.
- Covered Car Parks and Loading Docks: DarkFighter sensitivity and 140 dB WDR handle the mixed lighting and high-contrast conditions typical of undercover parking structures and dock entries, where face and vehicle capture are both needed.
- Perimeter Monitoring with Target Filtering: Deep learning-based perimeter protection triggers only on confirmed human or vehicle detections, filtering out leaves, animals, and lighting changes that would generate false events on conventional motion-based cameras.
- Transport and Infrastructure Sites: The -40°C operating range, built-in heater, and EN50121-4 railway certification make this dome viable in transport corridors, rail platforms, and exposed infrastructure locations.
- Deployments Requiring Multi-Stream Outputs: Five simultaneous streams at resolutions from 2560×1440 down to 640×480 allow a single camera to feed a live wall display, an NVR recording channel, a remote monitoring platform, and a low-bandwidth mobile view concurrently.
Why Choose the iDS-2CD7546G0
The iDS-2CD7546G0 sits in a category well above standard perimeter dome cameras because of its onboard deep learning engine. Where a conventional 4MP outdoor dome detects motion and records, this model detects, classifies, and compares. The ability to hold 150,000 face profiles locally and generate alerts without a dedicated analytics server lowers the infrastructure cost of deploying face comparison at scale. The 1/1.8″ sensor with F1.2 aperture outperforms the smaller sensors found in mainstream dome models when light levels drop after hours. The motorised 2.8 to 12 mm lens and full 355-degree pan adjustment give installers the flexibility to cover a wide entry at wide angle or zoom into a specific pedestrian lane without moving the mount. The IK10 housing and built-in heater handle hostile environments that would require additional protection on lower-rated alternatives. Available through Security Wholesalers, this camera is suited to integrators specifying cameras for enterprise, government, transport, or large commercial projects where AI analytics at the edge are a project requirement.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Variant: This listing covers the 2.8 to 12 mm motorised varifocal variant, which provides a wide starting field of view suitable for lobby coverage, broad entry points, and zones up to approximately 30 m IR range. If your installation requires a longer focal reach, for example a narrow corridor approach, a covered walkway viewed from distance, or identification at 50 m IR range, the 8 to 32 mm variant of the same camera family offers a tighter field of view and extended supplemental light range. Confirm the required DORI identification distance against your scene geometry before ordering.
The -Y Suffix and RS-485: The -Y suffix variant adds an RS-485 interface and NEMA 4X anti-corrosion protection. If your project involves PTZ integration via RS-485, connection to external devices over serial, or installation in a corrosive environment such as a coastal or industrial site, confirm with your supplier that the -Y variant is included in your order. The base model without -Y uses a two-core terminal block for power and does not include the RS-485 port or NEMA 4X rating.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
4MP, 2560 x 1440 |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Min. Illumination |
Colour: 0.0005 lux (F1.2, AGC ON); B/W: 0.0001 lux (F1.2, AGC ON); 0 lux with IR |
| Lens (this variant) |
2.8 to 12 mm motorised varifocal, horizontal FOV 114.5° to 41.8° |
| Iris Type |
P-iris |
| Aperture |
F1.2 to F2.5 (2.8 to 12 mm) |
| IR Range |
Up to 30 m (2.8 to 12 mm variant) |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
140 dB |
| Video Compression |
H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264/MJPEG |
| Max Frame Rate |
50 fps at 2560 x 1440 (50 Hz) |
| Streams |
5 simultaneous streams |
| Deep Learning Functions |
Face capture (up to 60 faces simultaneously), face comparison (up to 150,000 faces across 10 libraries), multi-target-type detection (face, human body, vehicle), perimeter protection |
| Angle Adjustment |
Pan: 0° to 355°, Tilt: 0° to 75°, Rotate: 0° to 355° |
| On-Board Storage |
MicroSD/microSDHC/microSDXC slot, up to 256 GB |
| Audio |
2 built-in microphones; 1 line in, 1 line out (3.5 mm connector) |
| Alarm I/O |
1 alarm input, 1 alarm output (max. 24 VDC, 1 A) |
| Power |
PoE 802.3at (Type 2, Class 4), 12 VDC, 24 VAC |
| Protection Rating |
IP67, IK10 |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to 60°C (built-in heater) |
| Dimensions |
162 mm diameter x 141.8 mm |
Ideal Use Cases
Building Entry and Lobby Monitoring
The onboard face comparison library and real-time face capture at up to 60 faces simultaneously makes this dome practical at main building entries where identifying known individuals against a stored list is a security requirement, without adding a dedicated analytics appliance to the system.
Covered and Undercover Car Parks
DarkFighter sensitivity to 0.0005 lux and 140 dB WDR address the mixed ambient and artificial lighting conditions typical of multi-level car parks. Vehicle classification from the multi-target-type engine provides additional searchable metadata beyond standard video recording.
Perimeter and Fence Line Coverage
Deep learning perimeter protection triggers on confirmed human and vehicle detections only, filtering environmental nuisances. The 2.8 to 12 mm motorised lens lets installers dial in the exact coverage zone needed along a fence line or boundary without repositioning the mount bracket.
Transport Hubs and Rail Platforms
EN50121-4 railway certification and the -40°C operating range with built-in heater make this dome a compliant choice for rail platform coverage, transit facility entry points, and exposed transport infrastructure installations that require certified equipment.
Critical Infrastructure and Government Sites
Five simultaneous streams, 802.1X network authentication, TLS 1.2 encryption, and ONVIF Profile S/G/T compliance support integration into enterprise VMS platforms. The IK10 vandal-resistant housing and IP67 rating meet the physical protection requirements of high-security outdoor installations.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your project requires onboard face comparison against stored libraries, simultaneous face, body, and vehicle classification, or deep learning perimeter protection without a separate analytics server. The 2.8 to 12 mm variant suits wide-to-medium coverage at entry points, lobbies, or outdoor zones up to approximately 30 m supplemental light range.
- Choose a different model if: Your application only requires standard motion detection or basic line crossing and a deep learning edge engine is not a project requirement. In that case, a standard outdoor dome at lower cost will fulfil the brief. If identification range beyond 30 m is required, the 8 to 32 mm motorised variant of the same camera line offers up to 50 m supplemental light range and tighter framing for longer-distance scenes.
- Choose a different model if: You need continuous pan, tilt, and zoom control, or auto-tracking of moving targets across a wide area. This camera adjusts its lens during commissioning but does not offer motorised PTZ operation. A dedicated PTZ camera would be more appropriate for patrol-mode or operator-driven tracking scenarios.
FAQs
- How does the onboard face comparison work and does it need a server?
The iDS-2CD7546G0 processes face comparison directly on the camera using its embedded deep learning chip. You load face images into libraries stored on the device (up to 30,000 faces per library, 10 libraries, 150,000 total). When a face is detected, the camera compares it against the stored library and triggers a configured linkage action such as an alarm output, email notification, or FTP upload if a match is found. No separate analytics server is required for this function.
- What does Multi-Target-Type Detection actually capture?
The camera simultaneously detects and captures faces, human bodies, and vehicles within the configured zone. For each detection it extracts structured attributes: 7 face features (including gender, age estimate, and expression), 13 human body features (including clothing colour and bag type), and 2 vehicle features (including vehicle type). These attributes are stored alongside the capture image and can be used for post-event search on compatible Hikvision VMS or NVR platforms.
- Does the motorised lens mean this camera can pan and tilt automatically during operation?
No. The motorised varifocal lens on the iDS-2CD7546G0 is used to adjust focal length and focus remotely during installation and commissioning. Once set, the lens stays in position. The camera does not perform motorised PTZ movement or auto-tracking during operation. Pan, tilt, and rotate adjustments are made manually to the dome head when mounting.
- What is the difference between the base model and the -Y variant?
The -Y suffix adds an RS-485 interface (supporting HIKVISION, Pelco-P, and Pelco-D protocols) and NEMA 4X anti-corrosion protection. If your installation involves serial device integration or is in a corrosive environment such as a coastal or chemical site, the -Y variant is the appropriate choice. Both variants share the same PoE 802.3at power input, IP67 weatherproofing, IK10 rating, and deep learning capabilities.
- What IR range does the 2.8 to 12 mm variant provide?
The supplemental IR light range on the 2.8 to 12 mm variant extends to 30 m. Smart supplement light adjusts IR intensity automatically to avoid overexposure when subjects are close to the camera. The anti-IR reflection bubble design prevents internal reflections from degrading image quality when IR is active.
- Can this camera operate in very cold conditions?
Yes. The iDS-2CD7546G0 includes a built-in heater and is rated for startup and operation from -40°C to 60°C. This makes it suitable for cold-store facilities, alpine environments, and exposed outdoor installations in cooler Australian climates without requiring an additional heated enclosure.
- Does the camera support local recording without an NVR?
Yes. The camera includes a built-in microSD card slot supporting cards up to 256 GB. It also supports NAS storage via NFS and SMB/CIFS, and auto network replenishment (ANR) which buffers recording to the local card if the network connection drops and syncs the footage to the NVR when connectivity is restored.
- Where can I obtain this camera and technical support in Australia?
The iDS-2CD7546G0 is part of the Security Wholesalers range, which stocks Hikvision DeepInView cameras along with compatible recorders and accessories. For technical specification queries, lens variant selection, or volume pricing, contact the Security Wholesalers team directly. The product datasheet is also available as a download linked in the Additional Information section below.
Additional Information
