Product Overview
Built around a dual-channel TandemVu design, the Hikvision iDS-2CD8A46G0-XZ(H)S(Y) delivers simultaneous ANPR capture and wide-area situational awareness from a single outdoor bullet housing. Channel 1 uses an 8-32mm motorised varifocal lens with 4MP resolution to read licence plates at distances up to 100m, while Channel 2 uses a fixed 4mm wide-angle lens to provide a full-scene panoramic view, eliminating the blind spots that a single-lens ANPR camera typically creates. Equipped with both DarkFighter and ColorVu technology, the camera produces colour imagery in near-zero light conditions, with the hybrid IR and white light illuminator supporting up to 100m on the telephoto channel. Incorporating 140dB WDR, the iDS-2CD8A46G0-XZ(H)S(Y) holds detail across headlights and shadows simultaneously. It integrates deep learning ANPR with a recognition rate of 98% or greater, plus face capture, face comparison against libraries of up to 150,000 faces, and perimeter detection on both channels. It is well suited to vehicle access control entry points, gated facilities, car parks, and commercial or industrial sites where both plate capture and scene context are required in a single installation.
Key Capabilities
Dual-Channel TandemVu Design
Channel 1 captures close-up plate and face detail via an 8-32mm motorised zoom lens, while Channel 2 simultaneously records a wide 89-degree scene view via a fixed 4mm lens. Both streams are independent and can be recorded and monitored concurrently, removing the need for a separate overview camera at the same location.
Deep Learning ANPR
Licence plate recognition is achieved at a rate of 98% or greater using on-board deep learning. The camera supports blocklist and allowlist management with up to 10,000 records, and can detect licence plates on motorcycles in checkpoint scenarios. Vehicle type, colour, and brand attributes are also captured in City Street mode.
DarkFighter and ColorVu Low-Light Imaging
Channel 1 reaches a minimum illumination of 0.0005 Lux in colour mode, while Channel 2 achieves 0.0003 Lux at F1.0. The hybrid illuminator switches between IR and white light depending on conditions, producing colour detail at night without requiring external lighting infrastructure.
Face Capture and Comparison
Channel 1 detects up to 120 faces simultaneously and captures face images with background context. The on-board face library holds up to 150,000 faces across 10 libraries, enabling real-time comparison for access points where driver or pedestrian identification is required alongside plate reading.
140dB WDR for Backlit Entry Points
Vehicle entry lanes often face extreme backlight from headlights or direct sunlight. The 140dB Wide Dynamic Range on both channels retains plate legibility and scene detail even when lighting conditions vary dramatically across the same frame, which is a common challenge at boom gate entries and car park ramps.
IP67, IK10, and Extreme Temperature Operation
The aluminium alloy bullet housing is rated IP67 for dust and water ingress, IK10 for impact resistance, and includes a built-in heater and demist function. The -H variant operates from -40 degrees C to 60 degrees C, making this camera suitable for exposed outdoor positions in harsh Australian and international climates.
Best For
- Gated Entry and Exit Points: The 8-32mm motorised zoom on Channel 1 allows installers to frame a lane precisely for plate capture, while Channel 2 records driver approach and vehicle queue context simultaneously.
- Car Parks and Multi-Storey Facilities: On-board blocklist and allowlist management with up to 10,000 records allows the camera to flag unauthorised plates at entry without relying on a server-side ANPR system for every transaction.
- Industrial and Commercial Perimeters: IK10 vandal resistance, IP67 ingress protection, and the built-in heater make the camera suitable for exposed fence-line and gatehouse mounting at warehouses, logistics yards, and industrial estates.
- Sites Requiring Face and Plate Cross-Reference: Face comparison against libraries of up to 150,000 faces on Channel 1 enables security teams to link a vehicle plate to an identified driver at the same checkpoint, which is a capability that separate ANPR and face cameras cannot provide as efficiently.
- High-Contrast Entry Environments: The 140dB WDR across both channels ensures legible plate and scene footage at boom gates, underground ramps, and tunnelled entrances where headlight glare or strong sunlight create significant exposure challenges.
Why Choose the iDS-2CD8A46G0-XZ(H)S(Y)
The iDS-2CD8A46G0-XZ(H)S(Y) addresses a design limitation common to standard ANPR cameras: when the telephoto channel is zoomed in for plate capture, the scene context disappears. By integrating a second independent 4MP sensor with a 89-degree fixed lens, this camera records what is happening in the lane and beyond the lane at the same time, on the same device, across 5 configurable streams. The on-board deep learning engine achieves a plate recognition rate of 98% or greater, supports motorcycle plates, and can identify vehicle type, colour, and brand attributes without any additional server processing. Face comparison across 150,000 stored faces adds a layer of identity verification that standalone ANPR cameras cannot provide. The built-in heater, IK10 housing, and compatibility with PoE 802.3at, 12VDC, or 24VAC all contribute to a genuinely flexible installation on sites where power arrangements vary. Available at Security Wholesalers, the iDS-2CD8A46G0-XZ(H)S(Y) is a purpose-built solution for sites where plate capture accuracy, scene context, and deep learning analytics need to co-exist in a single outdoor bullet camera.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Positioning for ANPR Accuracy: Channel 1 covers a horizontal FOV range of 15.2 degrees at 32mm tele through to 42.5 degrees at 8mm wide. For reliable plate capture, the 32mm end is used when the camera is mounted at a distance from the lane and plates need to fill the frame. The DORI identification distance on Channel 1 reaches 40m at the tele end, which means mounting position, angle, and zoom must all be set during commissioning using the installation and configuration guide. Do not rely on default zoom settings if the camera is covering a lane wider than 4 metres or mounted at a steep overhead angle.
PoE Power Budget: This camera draws up to 24.7W under PoE 802.3at (Type 2, Class 4). A standard PoE 802.3af switch (15.4W budget per port) will not supply sufficient power. Confirm that your NVR or PoE switch supports 802.3at on the port being used before installation, particularly when the heater is active in cold conditions. Alternatively, the camera supports 12VDC or 24VAC via a three-core terminal block if a dedicated power supply is preferred at the mounting location.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
iDS-2CD8A46G0-XZ(H)S(Y) |
| Resolution |
Channel 1: 4MP (2688 x 1520), Channel 2: 4MP (2560 x 1440) |
| Image Sensor |
Channel 1: 1/1.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS, Channel 2: 1/1.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Lens – Channel 1 |
8-32mm motorised varifocal, P-iris, constant F1.6, auto/semi-auto/manual focus |
| Lens – Channel 2 |
4mm fixed, F1.0, horizontal FOV 89 degrees |
| Min. Illumination |
Ch1: Colour 0.0005 Lux (F1.2), 0 Lux with light. Ch2: Colour 0.0003 Lux (F1.0), 0 Lux with light |
| Supplement Light |
Hybrid IR (850nm) and White Light. Channel 1: up to 100m, Channel 2: up to 30m |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
140 dB |
| Video Compression |
H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 (main stream), up to 5 streams per channel |
| Frame Rate |
Ch1: up to 50fps at 2688×1520 (50Hz). Ch2: up to 25fps at 2560×1440 (50Hz) |
| ANPR |
Licence plate recognition rate 98% or greater, blocklist/allowlist up to 10,000 records, motorcycle plate support, vehicle type/colour/brand detection |
| Deep Learning – Face |
Face capture up to 120 simultaneously, face comparison across up to 150,000 stored faces (10 libraries) |
| Multi-Target Detection |
Up to 60 targets simultaneously, human body, face, and vehicle detection with attribute extraction |
| Perimeter Protection |
Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, region exiting – both channels, human and vehicle triggered |
| Storage |
MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC up to 256GB, NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), ANR |
| Power |
PoE 802.3at (max 24.7W), 12VDC 1.90A (max 22.7W), 24VAC 1.39A (max 22.3W) |
| Interfaces |
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 2x alarm input, 2x alarm output, audio line in/out (3.5mm), RS-485, CVBS debug output |
| Protection Rating |
IP67, IK10, NEMA 4X (-Y model) |
| Operating Temperature |
-H variant: -40 degrees C to 60 degrees C. Standard: -30 degrees C to 60 degrees C. Built-in heater and demist included. |
| Dimensions / Weight |
140mm x 410.1mm, approx. 2.2kg |
Ideal Use Cases
Vehicle Access Control Gates
The 8-32mm motorised zoom allows precise lane framing for plate capture, while the on-board blocklist and allowlist with up to 10,000 records enables autonomous access decisions. Channel 2 records driver approach and vehicle queue without a second camera being required.
Car Park Entry and Exit Lanes
The 140dB WDR handles headlight glare and underground ramp lighting transitions that overwhelm standard cameras. The dual-channel design records both a tight plate shot and a wider scene view, providing complete evidence capture in a single housing at each lane.
Logistics and Freight Yard Checkpoints
Freight yards need to log every truck and trailer entering and exiting. Vehicle type, colour, and brand attribute detection alongside plate capture creates a comprehensive entry record. The IK10 housing and -40 degrees C cold-start capability suit exposed gatehouse and perimeter fence positions.
Monitored Residential or Commercial Estates
Estate entry points benefit from face comparison capability alongside ANPR. The ability to match a driver face against up to 150,000 stored records and simultaneously log their plate provides a dual verification record without deploying separate face recognition and ANPR cameras at the boom gate.
Railway and Transit Infrastructure
EN50121-4 approval for automotive and railway environments makes the iDS-2CD8A46G0-XZ(H)S(Y) compliant for deployment at rail station car parks, level crossings, and transit facility entry lanes where electromagnetic interference standards must be met.
Coastal and Corrosion-Risk Environments
The -Y model variant carries NEMA 4X certification for corrosion resistance, making it suitable for port facilities, coastal commercial sites, and marine-adjacent installations where salt air degradation is a long-term concern for standard outdoor cameras.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires both ANPR plate capture and a simultaneous panoramic scene record from a single outdoor bullet camera, with on-board deep learning delivering a plate recognition rate of 98% or greater, and optionally cross-referencing plates against face comparison libraries of up to 150,000 records.
- Choose this model if: You need operation in extreme cold down to -40 degrees C (with the -H heater variant), corrosion-resistant certification (NEMA 4X on the -Y variant), or railway EMC compliance (EN50121-4) for a specialised outdoor installation.
- Choose a different model if: Your ANPR requirement is simple plate logging only with no need for scene context, face comparison, or vehicle attribute detection. A single-channel fixed ANPR camera will be simpler to configure and lower cost where dual-channel deep learning analytics are not required.
- Choose a different model if: Your PoE switch only supports 802.3af (15.4W per port). This camera requires 802.3at (up to 24.7W) and will not power correctly from a standard PoE port, particularly when the heater is active.
FAQs
- What is the TandemVu design and how does it work on this camera?
TandemVu refers to the dual-channel sensor arrangement in the iDS-2CD8A46G0-XZ(H)S(Y). Channel 1 uses an 8-32mm motorised varifocal lens to zoom in on a specific lane or approach for plate capture and facial detail. Channel 2 uses a fixed 4mm lens to capture a wide 89-degree scene simultaneously. Both channels operate independently and stream concurrently, so you are not choosing between detail and context as you would with a single-lens camera.
- What is the ANPR recognition accuracy and what vehicle types are supported?
The on-board deep learning engine achieves a licence plate recognition rate of 98% or greater. The camera supports standard vehicle plates and motorcycle plates in checkpoint scenarios. In City Street mode, it also captures vehicle type, colour, and brand attributes. Blocklist and allowlist management supports up to 10,000 plate records stored directly on the device for local access control decisions without server dependency.
- Can this camera capture and compare faces as well as plates?
Yes. Channel 1 includes face capture capable of detecting up to 120 faces simultaneously, and face comparison against on-board libraries holding up to 150,000 faces across 10 separate libraries. This allows a driver’s face to be identified and matched at the same entry point where their plate is being read, which is useful for high-security access control applications.
- What illumination does the camera provide at night for plate capture?
Channel 1 is supported by a hybrid IR and white light illuminator with a range of up to 100m. Channel 2 has an illuminator range of up to 30m. The IR wavelength is 850nm. The camera includes smart supplement light control to prevent overexposure at close range. Minimum illumination on Channel 1 is 0.0005 Lux in colour mode, dropping to 0 Lux when the illuminator is active.
- What power supply options are available for installation?
The camera supports 3 power input methods: PoE 802.3at (Type 2, Class 4, max 24.7W), 12VDC via three-core terminal block (max 22.7W), and 24VAC via terminal block (max 22.3W). Standard 802.3af PoE switches are not sufficient. The built-in heater draws additional power in cold conditions, so the PoE budget must be confirmed at the switch level before installation.
- Is this camera suitable for outdoor installation in harsh Australian conditions?
Yes. The aluminium alloy housing is rated IP67 for complete dust exclusion and water jet resistance, and IK10 for impact resistance. A built-in heater and demist function maintain operation in cold and humid environments. The standard model operates from -30 degrees C to 60 degrees C, while the -H variant extends the lower limit to -40 degrees C. The -Y variant adds NEMA 4X corrosion resistance for coastal and marine-adjacent sites.
- Does the camera support local storage and what is the capacity?
The camera includes a built-in microSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot supporting cards up to 256GB. It also supports network storage via NAS (NFS and SMB/CIFS protocols) and Auto Network Replenishment (ANR) to backfill recorded footage to the NAS if the network connection is temporarily interrupted. Hikvision memory cards with encryption and health detection are supported when used with compatible hardware.
- Where can I find installation and configuration guidance for the ANPR functions?
Hikvision provides a dedicated ANPR Installation and Configuration Guide for this camera series, linked in the Additional Information section below. The guide covers camera positioning for lane coverage, zoom calibration for plate capture, and ANPR function configuration within the camera interface. Security Wholesalers also supplies the Hikvision datasheet for this model with full specification detail. Correct mounting height, angle, and zoom setting are critical to achieving the 98% or greater recognition rate in field conditions.
Additional Information
