Dahua DH-HAC-HDBW2501EP-0280B-S2 5MP Starlight Pro HDCVI Vandal Dome,WDR,ICR,2.8mm lens
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Dahua DH-HAC-HDBW2501EP-0280B-S2 5MP Starlight Pro HDCVI Vandal Dome,WDR,ICR,2.8mm lens
SKU: DH-HAC-HDBW2501EP-0280B-S2
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5MP high-definition vandal-proof dome camera featuring Starlight technology and true WDR for clear video in extreme lighting and high-risk Australian outdoor environments.
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Dahua DH-HAC-HDBW2501EP-0280B-S2 5MP Starlight Pro HDCVI Vandal Dome,WDR,ICR,2.8mm lens
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All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Order before 2pm (Sydney time) on a business day and in-stock items are dispatched the same day. Most orders arrive within 1–4 business days Australia-wide; remote and regional areas can take a little longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
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§ 01Overview
What the DH-HAC-HDBW2501EP-0280B-S2 is
Dahua DH-HAC-HDBW2501EP-0280B-S2 5MP HDCVI Dome Camera delivers professional-grade video clarity using existing coaxial cabling infrastructure.
It is with IK10-rated Aluminium housing to protect critical security Features in public-facing or high-risk areas.
True 120dB WDR and Starlight technology ensure this Product captures balanced, detailed footage even in high-contrast or near-dark conditions.
See it in action
What the DH-HAC-HDBW2501EP-0280B-S2 features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
30m IR Night Vision
Built-in infrared lets the camera see in complete darkness up to around 30m — enough for a typical driveway, front yard or entrance. People and vehicles stay clear in black-and-white, brighter the closer they are.
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
DH-HAC-HDBW2501EP-0280B-S2 specifications
- High Resolution: 5MP sensor captures clear, high-detail imagery for the precise identification of individuals and licence plates.
- Starlight Technology: Advanced light-sensitive sensor maintains colour video in extreme low-light conditions as dark as 0.005 Lux.
- Vandal Resistance: IK10-rated housing is built to withstand significant physical impacts and tampering in high-traffic zones.
- Wide Dynamic Range: 120dB true WDR balances exposure in high-contrast areas to prevent silhouettes in sun-drenched entrances.
- Smart Infrared: Integrated IR LEDs provide uniform black-and-white night vision up to 30 metres without overexposing nearby objects.
- Weatherproof Durability: IP67-rated Aluminium casing ensures reliable performance during heavy rain and dust exposure.
- Audio Integration: Single-channel audio input allows for the addition of a microphone to capture sound evidence for situational context.
- Starlight Technology: Advanced light-sensitive sensor maintains colour video in extreme low-light conditions as dark as 0.005 Lux.
- Vandal Resistance: IK10-rated housing is built to withstand significant physical impacts and tampering in high-traffic zones.
- Wide Dynamic Range: 120dB true WDR balances exposure in high-contrast areas to prevent silhouettes in sun-drenched entrances.
- Smart Infrared: Integrated IR LEDs provide uniform black-and-white night vision up to 30 metres without overexposing nearby objects.
- Weatherproof Durability: IP67-rated Aluminium casing ensures reliable performance during heavy rain and dust exposure.
- Audio Integration: Single-channel audio input allows for the addition of a microphone to capture sound evidence for situational context.
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7 inch CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 2880 (H) × 1620 (V) |
| Pixel | 5 MP |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | PAL: 1/3 s–1/100,000 s; NTSC: 1/4 s–1/100,000 s |
| S/N Ratio | > 65 dB |
| Min. Illumination | 0.001 Lux/F1.6, 30IRE, 0Lux IR on |
| Day/Night | Auto switch by ICR |
| BLC | BLC/HLC/WDR/HLC-Pro |
| WDR | 120 dB |
| White Balance | Auto / Manual |
| Gain Control | Auto / Manual |
| Noise Reduction | 2D NR/3D NR |
| Mirror | Off/On |
| Privacy Masking | Off/On (8 areas, rectangle) |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Fixed-focal |
| Mount Type | M12 |
| Focal Length | 2.8 mm; 3.6 mm |
| Max. Aperture | F1.6 |
| Field of View | 2.8 mm: 132° x 111° x 58° (diagonal x horizontal x vertical) | 3.6 mm: 109° x 92° x 48° (diagonal x horizontal x vertical) |
| Iris Type | Fixed iris |
| Close Focus Distance | 2.8 mm: 0.9 m (3.0 ft); 3.6 mm: 1.6 m (5.2 ft) |
| DORI Distance | 2.8 mm: Detect 63.6 m (208.7 ft); Observe 25.4 m (83.3 ft); Recognize 12.7 m (41.7 ft); Identify 6.4 m (21.0 ft) | 3.6 mm: Detect 80 m (262.5 ft); Observe 32 m (105.0 ft); Recognize 16 m (52.5 ft); Identify 8 m (26.2 ft) |
| Pan Range | 0°–355° |
| Tilt Range | 0°–65° |
| Rotation Range | 0°–355° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Illumination Distance | 30 m (98.4 ft) |
| Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto / Manual |
| Illuminator Number | 12 |
| Smart IR | Yes |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame Rate | CVI — PAL: 5M@25 fps; 4M@25 fps; 1080P@25 fps | CVI — NTSC: 5M@25 fps; 4M@30 fps; 1080P@30 fps | AHD — PAL: 4M@25 fps | AHD — NTSC: 4M@30 fps | TVI — PAL: 4M@25 fps | TVI — NTSC: 4M@30 fps | CVBS — PAL: 960H | CVBS — NTSC: 960H |
| Resolution | 5M (2880 × 1620); 4M (2560 × 1440); 1080P (1920 × 1080); 960H (960 × 576/960 × 480) |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Video Output | Video output choices of CVI/TVI/AHD/CVBS by one BNC port (DIP Switch) |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | DC 12V ±30% |
| Power Consumption | Max 4.5W (12V DC, IR on) |
| Operating Temperature | –40°C to +60°C (–40°F to +140°F); < 95% (non-condensation) |
| Storage Temperature | –40°C to +60°C (–40°F to +140°F); < 95% (non-condensation) |
| Protection Grade | IP67, IK10 |
| Casing | Plastic dome cover + metal upper casing + metal pedestal |
| Camera Dimensions | φ109.9 mm × 81.0 mm (φ4.33" × 3.19") |
| Net Weight | 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 0.47 kg (1.04 lb) |
| Certifications | CE (EN55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN55024:2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017, EN50130-4:2011+A1:2014, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017); FCC (CFR 47 FCC Part 15 subpartB, ANSI C63.4-2014); UL (UL60950-1+CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1) |
| Camera & Image — Image Sensor | 1/2.7 inch CMOS |
|---|---|
| Camera & Image — Max. Resolution | 2880 (H) × 1620 (V) |
| Camera & Image — Pixel | 5 MP |
| Camera & Image — Scanning System | Progressive |
| Camera & Image — Electronic Shutter Speed | PAL: 1/3 s–1/100,000 s; NTSC: 1/4 s–1/100,000 s |
| Camera & Image — S/N Ratio | > 65 dB |
| Camera & Image — Min. Illumination | 0.001 Lux/F1.6, 30IRE, 0Lux IR on |
| Camera & Image — Day/Night | Auto switch by ICR |
| Camera & Image — BLC | BLC/HLC/WDR/HLC-Pro |
| Camera & Image — WDR | 120 dB |
| Camera & Image — White Balance | Auto / Manual |
| Camera & Image — Gain Control | Auto / Manual |
| Camera & Image — Noise Reduction | 2D NR/3D NR |
| Camera & Image — Mirror | Off/On |
| Camera & Image — Privacy Masking | Off/On (8 areas, rectangle) |
| Lens & Distance — Lens Type | Fixed-focal |
| Lens & Distance — Mount Type | M12 |
| Lens & Distance — Focal Length | 2.8 mm; 3.6 mm |
| Lens & Distance — Max. Aperture | F1.6 |
| Lens & Distance — Field of View | 2.8 mm: 132° x 111° x 58° (diagonal x horizontal x vertical) | 3.6 mm: 109° x 92° x 48° (diagonal x horizontal x vertical) |
| Lens & Distance — Iris Type | Fixed iris |
| Lens & Distance — Close Focus Distance | 2.8 mm: 0.9 m (3.0 ft); 3.6 mm: 1.6 m (5.2 ft) |
| Lens & Distance — DORI Distance | 2.8 mm: Detect 63.6 m (208.7 ft); Observe 25.4 m (83.3 ft); Recognize 12.7 m (41.7 ft); Identify 6.4 m (21.0 ft) | 3.6 mm: Detect 80 m (262.5 ft); Observe 32 m (105.0 ft); Recognize 16 m (52.5 ft); Identify 8 m (26.2 ft) |
| Lens & Distance — Pan Range | 0°–355° |
| Lens & Distance — Tilt Range | 0°–65° |
| Lens & Distance — Rotation Range | 0°–355° |
| Night Vision — Illumination Distance | 30 m (98.4 ft) |
| Night Vision — Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto / Manual |
| Night Vision — Illuminator Number | 12 |
| Night Vision — Smart IR | Yes |
| Video — Frame Rate | CVI — PAL: 5M@25 fps; 4M@25 fps; 1080P@25 fps | CVI — NTSC: 5M@25 fps; 4M@30 fps; 1080P@30 fps | AHD — PAL: 4M@25 fps | AHD — NTSC: 4M@30 fps | TVI — PAL: 4M@25 fps | TVI — NTSC: 4M@30 fps | CVBS — PAL: 960H | CVBS — NTSC: 960H |
| Video — Resolution | 5M (2880 × 1620); 4M (2560 × 1440); 1080P (1920 × 1080); 960H (960 × 576/960 × 480) |
| Interface — Video Output | Video output choices of CVI/TVI/AHD/CVBS by one BNC port (DIP Switch) |
| General & Environment — Power Supply | DC 12V ±30% |
| General & Environment — Power Consumption | Max 4.5W (12V DC, IR on) |
| General & Environment — Operating Temperature | –40°C to +60°C (–40°F to +140°F); < 95% (non-condensation) |
| General & Environment — Storage Temperature | –40°C to +60°C (–40°F to +140°F); < 95% (non-condensation) |
| General & Environment — Protection Grade | IP67, IK10 |
| General & Environment — Casing | Plastic dome cover + metal upper casing + metal pedestal |
| General & Environment — Camera Dimensions | φ109.9 mm × 81.0 mm (φ4.33" × 3.19") |
| General & Environment — Net Weight | 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) |
| General & Environment — Gross Weight | 0.47 kg (1.04 lb) |
| General & Environment — Certifications | CE (EN55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN55024:2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017, EN50130-4:2011+A1:2014, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017); FCC (CFR 47 FCC Part 15 subpartB, ANSI C63.4-2014); UL (UL60950-1+CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1) |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the DH-HAC-HDBW2501EP-0280B-S2
Starlight with 120 dB WDR
Colour images in dim conditions. WDR handles backlight from windows and entries.
IK10 + IP67
Metal dome resists impact and weather. Suitable for public corridors, car parks, and outdoor eaves.
Built-in Microphone (S2 revision)
Audio over coax to the XVR.
Budget 5 MP Dome
Affordable upgrade from 2 MP or 4 MP analog cameras on existing coax cabling.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Office Ceiling or Corridor
Flush dome mount. Wide 2.8 mm lens covers a full room. IK10 handles public spaces.
Retail Store
Discreet dome shape. 5 MP gives clear detail at budget pricing.
Car Park Lane
Vandal-proof for exposed positions. Starlight handles dim underground lighting.
Upgrading 2 MP Analog Domes
Same coax cable, more than double the resolution.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the Box
1. Dahua DH-HAC-HDBW2501EP-S2 Camera × 1 2. Mounting Screws & Anchors × 1 set 3. Quick Start Guide × 1
Installation Requirements
1. Power: 12V DC (±30%). No PoE. 2. Cable: RG59 or RG6 coaxial. 3. Recorder: Dahua XVR with 5 MP HDCVI support. 4. Mounting: Ceiling or wall. Metal dome weighs about 500 g.
App Setup
1. Connect via coax to XVR. 2. Power with 12V DC. 3. XVR auto-detects. 4. Use DMSS for remote viewing.
§ 08Questions
Frequently asked about the DH-HAC-HDBW2501EP-0280B-S2
Q.01
Is this the S2 revision?
Yes. The S2 adds a built-in microphone compared to the original model.
Q.02
What field of view does 2.8 mm give?
About 100° horizontal — wide enough for a full room or entrance.
Q.03
Does it work with third-party DVRs?
Yes, via the 4-in-1 DIP switch (HDCVI/TVI/AHD/CVBS).
Q.04
Does it support PoE?
No. 12V DC only. This is a coaxial camera.
Q.05
What is the IR range?
About 30 m.
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Order before 2pm (Sydney time) on a business day and in-stock items are dispatched the same day. Most orders arrive within 1–4 business days Australia-wide; remote and regional areas can take a little longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
How much is shipping?
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
What warranty do you offer?
All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
What is your return policy?
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
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We can connect you with licensed installers in Sydney and Melbourne. Installation typically starts from around $200 per camera depending on cable runs and site conditions. Email sales@smarket.com.au with your address and camera count for a quote.