Dahua IPC-HDW5442TP-ZE-S3 AI 4MP Turret Motorized Camera – Starlight+, Motorized Lens, IP67
4MP WizMind vari-focal vandal-proof dome camera with a large 1/1.8" sensor, motorised lens and AcuPick search.
- 1/1.8" 4MP CMOS, 2688 x 1520 at 25/30 fps
- Motorised 2.7-12mm vari-focal lens, F1.8
- Smart IR up to 40m, 140dB WDR
- WizMind: face detection, people counting, heat map, video metadata
- SMD 3.0 with human and vehicle classification
- AcuPick search with a compatible Dahua AI NVR
- Built-in microphone; 2 alarm in / 1 alarm out
- IP67 and IK10 metal housing; 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE or ePoE
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§ 01Overview
What the IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3 is
The Dahua IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3 is a 4MP WizMind vari-focal vandal-proof dome camera built around a large 1/1.8-inch sensor for strong low-light performance, paired with a motorised 2.7-12mm lens and 140dB WDR.
WizMind analytics add face detection, people counting, heat mapping and video metadata, while SMD 3.0 classifies humans and vehicles to filter false alarms.
Smart IR reaches up to 40m, the IK10 dome resists impact and the IP67 housing handles outdoor exposure.
AcuPick, with a compatible Dahua AI NVR, lets operators quickly find a person or vehicle across recorded footage in retail, commercial and multi-building sites.
See it in action
What the IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3 features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
4MP Ultra HD
40m IR Night Vision
Human/Vehicle Detection
IP67 Weatherproof
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3 specifications
- Lens: motorised 2.7-12mm vari-focal, F1.8, for remote framing from wide coverage to a tighter scene
- AI analytics: WizMind face detection, people counting, heat map and video metadata extraction
- SMD 3.0: classifies humans and vehicles to filter false alarms from animals, foliage and lighting changes
- Night vision: Smart IR up to 40m, adjusting intensity to avoid overexposing close subjects
- Image processing: 140dB WDR, 3D noise reduction and HLC for harsh and backlit scenes
- AcuPick: works with a compatible Dahua AI NVR to quickly match and find a target across recorded video
- Durability and power: IP67 and IK10 metal housing; 12V DC, 24V AC,PoE or ePoE; microSD up to 1TB
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/1.8" CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 2688 (H) × 1520 (V) |
| ROM | 4 GB |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100,000 s |
| Min. Illumination | 0.0007 lux@F1.8 (Color, 30 IRE); 0.0004 lux@F1.8 (B/W, 30 IRE); 0 lux (Illuminator on) |
| S/N Ratio | >56 dB |
| Day/Night | Auto(ICR)/Color/B/W |
| BLC | Yes |
| HLC | Yes |
| WDR | 140 dB |
| Scene Self-adaptation (SSA) | Yes |
| White Balance | Auto; natural; street lamp; outdoor; manual; regional custom |
| Gain Control | Auto |
| Noise Reduction | 3D NR |
| Motion Detection | OFF/ON (4 areas, rectangular) |
| Region of Interest (RoI) | Yes (4 areas) |
| Image Stabilization | Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) |
| Defog | Yes |
| Image Rotation | 0°/90°/180°/270° (Support 90°/270° with 4M (2688 × 1520) resolution and lower) |
| Mirror | Yes |
| Privacy Masking | 8 areas |
| LDC | Yes |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Motorized vari-focal |
| Lens Mount | φ14 |
| Focal Length | 2.7 mm–12 mm |
| Max. Aperture | F1.8 |
| Field of View | H: 115°–47°; V: 62°–27°; D: 137°–54° |
| Iris Control | Auto |
| Close Focus Distance | 1.5 m (4.92 ft) |
| DORI Distance | W: Detect 57.5 m (188.65 ft); Observe 23.0 m (75.46 ft); Recognize 11.5 m (37.73 ft); Identify 5.8 m (19.03 ft) | T: Detect 130.8 m (429.13 ft); Observe 52.3 m (171.59 ft); Recognize 26.2 m (85.96 ft); Identify 13.1 m (42.98 ft) |
| Pan Range | 0°–355° |
| Tilt Range | 0°–65° |
| Rotation Range | 0°–355° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Illumination Distance | Up to 40 m (131.23 ft) (IR) |
| Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto; Zoomprio; Manual |
| Illuminator Number | 3 (IR LED) |
| Smart Illumination | Yes |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Video Compression | H.265; H.264; H.264H; H.264B; MJPEG (Only supported by the sub stream) |
| Smart Codec | Smart H.265+; Smart H.264+ |
| AI Coding | AI H.265; AI H.264 |
| Video Frame Rate | Main stream: 2688 × 1520 (1 fps–25/30 fps) /1920 × 1080 (1 fps–50/60 fps) | Sub stream: D1@(1–25/30 fps) | Third stream: 1080p@(1–25/30 fps) | Fourth stream: 720p@(1–25/30 fps) |
| Stream Capability | 4 streams |
| Resolution | 4M (2688 × 1520); 3.6M (2560 × 1440); 3M (2048 × 1536); 3M (2304 × 1296); 1080p (1920 × 1080); 1.3M (1280 × 960); 720p (1280 × 720); D1 (704 × 576/704 × 480); VGA (640 × 480); CIF (352 × 288/352 × 240) |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR/VBR |
| Video Bit Rate | H.264: 32 kbps–16384 kbps; H.265: 12 kbps–11008 kbps |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Built-in MIC | Yes |
| Audio Compression | G.711a; G.711Mu; PCM; G.726; G.723 |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| IVS (Perimeter Protection) | Intrusion, tripwire, fast moving (the three functions support the classification and accurate detection of vehicle, animal and human); loitering detection, people gathering, parking detection. Supports long- distance mode. Supports self-learning, it filters out false alarms. |
| Smart Object Detection | Smart abandoned object; smart missing object |
| SMD | SMD 3.0 |
| AcuPick | Uses deep learning algorithms and works with back-end devices to accurately match targets, such as people, animal,and motor vehicles, and search through live and recorded videos to quickly locate targets. |
| AI SSA | Yes |
| Face Detection | Face detection; track; snapshot; snapshot optimization; optimal face snapshot upload; face enhancement; face exposure; face attributes extraction including 6 attributes and 8 expressions; face snapshot set as face, one-inch photo or custom; snapshot strategies (real-time snapshot, quality priority and optimization snapshot); face angle filter; optimization time setting |
| People Counting | Tripwire people counting, generating and exporting report (day/week/month/year); people counting in area and queue management, generating and exporting report (day/week/month); 4 rules can be set for tripwire, people counting in area and queue management. |
| Heat Map | Yes |
| Video Metadata | Motor vehicle, non-motor vehicle, face, human body detection; track; snapshot; snapshot optimization; optimal face snapshot upload. | Motor vehicle attributes: vehicle type, vehicle color, vehicle logo and other attributes : seatbelt, smoking, calling. | Non-motor vehicle attributes: type, color, number of people, top type and color, hat. | Human body attributes: gender, top/bottom type and color, bag, hat and umbrella. | Face attributes: gender, age, expressions, glasses, face mask and beard. |
| Smart Search | Work together with Smart NVR to perform refine intelligent search, event extraction and merging to event videos |
| Smart Sound Detection | Yes |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| SDK and API | Yes |
| Network Protocol | IPv4; IPv6; HTTP; TCP; UDP; ARP; RTP; RTSP; RTCP; RTMP; SMTP; FTP; SFTP; DHCP; DNS; DDNS; QoS; UPnP; NTP; Multicast; ICMP; IGMP; NFS; SAMBA; PPPoE; SNMP; P2P; Auto Register |
| Interoperability | ONVIF (Profile S/Profile G/Profile T/Profile M); CGI |
| User/Host | 20 (Total bandwidth: 80 M) |
| Storage | FTP; SFTP; Micro SD card (support max. 1 TB); NAS |
| Browser | IE: IE 9 and later; Chrome: Chrome 102 and later; Firefox: Firefox 88 and later |
| Management Software | SmartPSS Lite; DSS; DMSS |
| Mobile Client | iOS; Android |
| Security | Trusted execution; Digest; Security logs; WSSE; Account lockout; Syslog; 802.1x; IP/MAC filtering; HTTPS; Trusted upgrade; Trusted boot; Generation and importing of X.509 certification |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Alarm Event | No SD card; SD card full; SD card error; network disconnection; IP conflict; illegal access; motion detection; video tampering; tripwire; intrusion; fast moving; abandoned object; missing object; loitering detection; people gathering; parking detection; scene changing; audio detection; voltage detection; external alarm; face detection; video metadata; SMD; people counting in area; stay detection; people counting; people number error detection; queue people number alarm; queue time alarm; security exception; defocus detection |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Network Port | RJ-45 (10/100 Enhancement Base-T) |
| Audio Input | 1 channel (RCA port) |
| Audio Output | 1 channel (RCA port) |
| Alarm Input | 2 channels in: wet contact, 5mA 3V–5V DC |
| Alarm Output | 1 channel out: wet contact, 300mA 12V DC |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 12 VDC/24 VAC/PoE (802.3af)/ePoE |
| Dual Power Backup | When the power adapter and PoE provide power at the same time, disconnect one of them. The device will continue to work, but will not restart. |
| Power Consumption | Basic: 3.6 W (12 VDC); 4.3 W (24 VAC); 5.4 W (PoE) | Max. (H.265+ WDR+ Intelligence on+IR on): 9.3 W (12 VDC); 11 W (24 VAC); 11.7 W (PoE) |
| Operating Temperature | –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to +140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | ≤95% |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +60 °C (–40 °F to +140 °F) |
| Storage Humidity | 10%–95% (RH), non-condensing |
| Protection | IP67; IK10 |
| Casing Material | Metal |
| Product Dimensions | Φ159.1 mm × 118.1 mm (6.26" × Φ4.65") |
| Net Weight | 0.91 kg (2.01 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 1.22 kg (2.69 lb) |
| Certifications | CE-LVD: EN62368-1; CE-EMC: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU; FCC: 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B; UL/CUL: UL62368-1 & CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14 |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3
Analytics for busy sites
WizMind face detection, people counting, heat mapping and video metadata, plus SMD 3.0 classification, suit retail, offices and public sites where insight matters as much as recording.
Faster investigations
With a compatible Dahua AI NVR, AcuPick lets operators quickly locate a person or vehicle across hours of recorded video, cutting review time.
Built to take a hit
An IK10 dome and IP67 housing handle impact, dust and water in exposed and public-facing positions.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Retail floors and entries
People counting, heat mapping and face detection support security and footfall awareness, while WDR handles bright shopfront entries.
Offices and reception areas
Clean low-light imaging and metadata search suit lobbies and corridors where clear identification is needed.
Public and education sites
IK10 impact resistance suits transport, council and school sites where tampering and weather are concerns.
Car parks and forecourts
Vehicle and human classification with 40m IR covers bays and entries while filtering nuisance alerts.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
Pick a power source
Choose 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE or ePoE to match the site. ePoE suits longer cable runs back to the recorder.
Mount on wall or ceiling
The dome suits wall or ceiling positions. Use a Dahua mount or junction box where surface cabling or extra clearance is needed; confirm bracket fit for the model.
Set IR and WDR for the scene
Tune Smart IR and WDR to the scene to avoid overexposing close subjects and to balance bright backlights at entries.
Pair an AI NVR for AcuPick
To use AcuPick, connect the camera to a compatible Dahua AI NVR (NVR5-series) so target search runs across recorded video.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3
Q.01
How far does the night vision reach on the IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3?
Q.02
Why does the larger sensor matter?
Q.03
Does it have two-way audio?
Q.04
What is AcuPick and what do I need for it?
Q.05
What analytics does it run?
Q.06
Is it suitable for vandal-prone areas?
Q.07
Can I adjust the lens after installation?
Q.08
How is it powered?
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Recommended recorders
Record to a Dahua NVR such as the 8-channel NVR4108HS-8P or 16-channel NVR4216-16P. To use AcuPick, choose an AI NVR5-series recorder such as the NVR5216-16P or NVR5416-16P.
Storage and PoE
Add a 6TB or 8TB surveillance hard drive, and distribute power with a Dahua PoE switch and Cat6 cable.
Mounting
For surface cabling or angled positions, add a Dahua mount such as the PFB204W wall bracket; confirm it suits this dome before ordering.
