Dahua DH-IPC-HDW5541TMP-ASE 5MP AI Starlight IP Turret Fixed 2.8mm
The Dahua DH-IPC-HDW5541TM-ASE is a 5MP WizMind eyeball camera that turns footage into usable business data. Alongside clear 5MP recording it runs on-camera deep-learning analytics including people counting, face attribute capture and perimeter protection, backed by Starlight low-light performance and 50 m infrared.
At a glance
- 5MP WizMind eyeball, fixed 2.8mm wide lens
- Starlight sensor, 120 dB WDR and IR night vision to 50 m
- People counting, face attributes, heat map and human/vehicle perimeter protection
- Built-in microphone, IP67 metal body, PoE, ePoE or 12 VDC
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§ 01Overview
What the DH-IPC-HDW5541TM-ASE is
The Dahua DH-IPC-HDW5541TM-ASE is a 5MP WizMind eyeball camera aimed at sites that want analytics, not just recording.
A 1/2.7" Starlight sensor captures detailed 5MP footage in low light before infrared takes over to 50 m, while 120 dB WDR holds detail across bright entrances and shaded interiors.
What sets the WizMind range apart is the on-camera deep-learning engine.
It runs people counting with day, week and month reports, face attribute capture, heat mapping and perimeter protection that classifies humans and vehicles to cut false alarms.
These analytics are generated on the camera but are received and stored by a compatible Dahua WizMind NVR or VMS, so confirm your recorder supports the specific reports you need.
The lens is fixed at 2.8mm for a wide view, a built-in microphone adds one audio channel, and the IP67 metal housing suits outdoor positions.
It powers from PoE, ePoE or 12 VDC, with ePoE extending the cable run beyond the usual 100 m limit.
See it in action
What the DH-IPC-HDW5541TM-ASE features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
50m IR Night Vision
Human/Vehicle Detection
IP67 Weatherproof
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
DH-IPC-HDW5541TM-ASE specifications
- Starlight low light: Holds colour detail in dim conditions, then switches to infrared as light falls away.
- Night vision: Built-in IR reaches up to 50 m for black-and-white coverage in full darkness, with smart illumination to stop close subjects washing out.
- WizMind analytics: People counting with reports, face attribute capture, heat map and human/vehicle perimeter protection run on the camera.
- 120 dB WDR: Wide dynamic range balances backlit doorways and bright forecourts against shaded areas in one frame.
- Built-in microphone: Records one channel of audio alongside the video for added context.
- Flexible and durable: IP67 metal housing, PoE, ePoE or 12 VDC power, and microSD storage for local recording.
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7" CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 2592 (H) × 1944 (V) |
| ROM | 128 MB |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100,000 s |
| Min. Illumination | 0.005 lux@F1.6 (Color, 30 IRE); 0.0005 lux@F1.6 (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 | 120 dB |
| Scene Self-adaptation (SSA) | Yes |
| White Balance | Auto; natural; street lamp; outdoor; manual; regional custom |
| Gain Control | Auto;Manual |
| Noise Reduction | 3D NR |
| Motion Detection | OFF/ON (4 areas, rectangular) |
| Region of Interest (RoI) | Yes (4 areas) |
| Defog | Yes |
| Image Rotation | 0°/90°/180°/270° (Support 90°/270° with 4M resolution and lower) |
| Mirror | Yes |
| Privacy Masking | 8 areas |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Fixed-focal |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| Focal Length | 2.8 mm; 3.6 mm; 6 mm |
| Max. Aperture | F1.6 |
| Field of View | 2.8 mm: Horizontal: 102°; Vertical: 71°; Diagonal: 131° | 3.6 mm: Horizontal: 84°; Vertical: 58°; Diagonal: 110° | 6 mm: Horizontal: 51°; Vertical: 37°; Diagonal: 63° |
| Iris Control | Fixed |
| Close Focus Distance | 2.8 mm: 0.9 m (2.96 ft); 3.6 mm: 1.6 m (5.25 ft); 6 mm: 3.1 m (10.17 ft) |
| DORI Distance | 2.8 mm: Detect 56 m (183.73 ft); Observe 22.4 m (73.49 ft); Recognize 11.2 m (36.75 ft); Identify 5.6 m (18.37 ft) | 3.6 mm: Detect 80 m (262.47 ft); Observe 32 m (104.99 ft); Recognize 16 m (52.49 ft); Identify 8 m (26.25 ft) | 6 mm: Detect 120 m (393.70 ft); Observe 48 m (157.48 ft); Recognize 24 m (78.74 ft); Identify 12 m (39.37 ft) |
| Pan Range | 0°–360° |
| Tilt Range | 0°–78° |
| Rotation Range | 0°–360° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Illumination Distance | 50 m (164.04 ft) (IR) |
| Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto; manual |
| Illuminator Number | 2 (IR LED) |
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: 2592 × 1944@(1-20 fps)/2688 × 1520@(1-25/30 fps) /1920 × 1080@(1-50/60 fps) | Sub stream: D1@(1–25/30 fps) | Third stream: 1080p@(1–25/30 fps) |
| Stream Capability | 3 streams |
| Resolution | 2688 × 1520; 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: 3 kbps–20480 kbps; H.265: 3 kbps–20480 kbps |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Built-in MIC | Yes |
| Audio Compression | PCM; G.711a; G.711Mu; G.726; G.723 |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| IVS | Abandoned object; missing object |
| Heat Map | Yes |
| IVS (Perimeter Protection) | Intrusion, tripwire, fast moving (the three functions support the classification and accurate detection of vehicle and human); loitering detection, people gathering, and parking detection |
| SMD 3.0 | Less false alarm, longer detection distance |
| Face Detection | Face detection; track; snapshot; snapshot optimization; optimal face snapshot upload; face enhancement; face exposure; face snapshot set as face, one-inch photo or custom; 3 snapshot strategies (real-time snapshot, optimization snapshot and quality first); face angle filter; optimization time setting |
| People Counting | Support the counting of enter number, leave number and pass number, and displaying and outputting yearly/monthly/daily reports. | Support the counting of number in area, and 4 rules configuration. Count number of people or stay time and link alarm. | Support queue management, and 4 rules configuration. Count number of people or stay time and link alarm. |
| Smart Search | Work together with Smart NVR to perform refine intelligent search, event extraction and merging to event videos |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| SDK and API | Yes |
| Cyber Security | Video encryption; firmware encryption; configuration encryption; Digest; WSSE; account lockout; security logs; IP/MAC filtering; generation and importing of X.509 certification; syslog; HTTPS; 802.1x; trusted boot; trusted execution; trusted upgrade |
| Network Protocol | IPv4; IPv6; HTTP; HTTPS; TCP; UDP; ARP; RTP; RTSP; RTCP; RTMP; SMTP; FTP; SFTP; DHCP; DNS; DDNS; QoS; UPnP; NTP; Multicast; ICMP; IGMP; NFS; SAMBA; PPPoE; 802.1x; SNMP |
| Interoperability | ONVIF (Profile S/Profile G/Profile T); CGI; Milestone; P2P |
| User/Host | 20 (Total bandwidth: 80 M) |
| Storage | FTP; SFTP; Micro SD card (support max. 256 GB); NAS |
| Browser | IE: IE 8 and later; Chrome; Firefox |
| Management Software | Smart PSS; DSS; DMSS |
| Mobile Client | iOS; Android |
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; SMD; people counting in area; stay detection; people counting; security exception |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Network Port | RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T) |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 12 VDC/PoE (802.3af)/ePoE |
| Power Consumption | Basic: 2.1 W (12 VDC); 2.6 W (PoE) | Max. (H.265 + three streams + intelligence on + IR on): 6.2 W (12 VDC); 7.2 W (PoE) |
| Operating Temperature | –40 °C to +60 °C (–40 °F to +140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | ≤95% |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +60 °C (–40 °F to +140 °F) |
| Protection | IP67 |
| Casing | Metal |
| Product Dimensions | Φ106 mm × 93.6 mm (Φ4.17" × 3.69") |
| Net Weight | 545 g (1.20 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 710 g (1.57 lb) |
| Certifications | CE-LVD: EN60950-1 | CE-EMC: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU | FCC: 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B | UL/CUL: UL60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-07 |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the DH-IPC-HDW5541TM-ASE
Smart, focused alerts
Perimeter protection classifies humans and vehicles, so notifications and searches centre on people and cars rather than animals or foliage.
Detail in tough light
Starlight sensitivity plus 120 dB WDR keeps faces and plates readable at backlit entries and dim car parks.
Longer cable runs
ePoE support extends the powered cable distance beyond the standard 100 m, useful on larger commercial and industrial sites.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Retail floors and entrances
Wide 2.8mm coverage from a ceiling mount, with people counting reports tracking foot traffic and heat maps highlighting busy aisles.
Building lobbies
Face attribute capture supports visitor records at apartment, office and facility reception points from a single ceiling position.
Outdoor perimeters
IP67 and a wide operating temperature range suit eave, soffit and wall mounting, with AI perimeter rules replacing broad motion zones.
Multi-VMS sites
ONVIF Profile S/G/T and open SDK let the camera feed third-party recorders, with full analytics on Dahua WizMind platforms.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
Recorder and analytics
Records to a Dahua WizMind NVR or onboard microSD, and works with the Dahua DMSS app. People counting reports and heat maps need a compatible WizMind recorder or VMS to display fully.
Power and cabling
Use PoE or ePoE for a single-cable run, or supply 12 VDC. ePoE allows longer runs than standard PoE; run quality Cat6 to the switch or recorder.
Lens and framing
The fixed 2.8mm lens gives a wide view for lobbies and aisles. For a long corridor or fence line, a 3.6mm or 6mm variant frames tighter at distance.
Mounting
Fix the eyeball base to a wall or ceiling, then use the pan, tilt and rotation adjustment to refine the frame without moving the bracket.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the DH-IPC-HDW5541TM-ASE
Q.01
What analytics does the HDW5541TM-ASE run on the camera?
Q.02
Do I need a special recorder for the people counting reports?
Q.03
Does it record in colour at night?
Q.04
Does it have two-way audio?
Q.05
What lens does it have and can it zoom?
Q.06
How is it powered?
Q.07
Is it suitable for outdoor use in Australia?
Q.08
Will it work with a non-Dahua NVR?
§ 09Bundles
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Mounts and cabling
Add the DH-PFA137 junction box or DH-PFB204W wall mount, plus quality Cat6 cable from camera to recorder.
