Dahua IPC‑EB5541‑AS | 5 MP WizMind 360° Fisheye PoE Camera – IP67
The Dahua IPC-EB5541-AS is a 5MP WizMind fisheye camera that covers a full 180° x 180° / 360° panoramic view from a single lens, so one camera can replace several fixed units in an open room or forecourt. WizMind analytics add people counting, heat mapping and tripwire detection, and the camera dewarps to flat views in the NVR or app.
Key points
- 5MP (2592 x 1944) 1/2.7" sensor with a true 180° x 180° panoramic fisheye lens
- One overhead camera covers a whole room or open area with no blind spots
- WizMind AI: people counting, heat map, line crossing and intrusion
- 120dB WDR and Starlight-class low light (no IR illuminator - relies on ambient light)
- IK10 vandal-resistant and IP67 weatherproof for indoor or covered outdoor use
- PoE (802.3af) or optional 12V DC; ceiling, wall or pole mount
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§ 01Overview
What the DH-IPC-EB5541-AS is
The Dahua IPC-EB5541-AS is a 5MP WizMind fisheye (panoramic) camera that sees a complete 180° x 180° hemisphere from one overhead position.
Mounted on a ceiling it gives a 360° top-down view of a whole room or forecourt; on a wall it gives a 180° panorama of an entry or corridor.
That single-lens coverage lets one camera do the work of several fixed units and removes the blind spots between them.
The camera dewarps the circular fisheye image into flat panoramic or quad views in a compatible NVR or the DMSS app, so footage is easy to review.
WizMind analytics run on the 5MP image for people counting, heat mapping, queue insight, line crossing and intrusion, which suits retail and workplace monitoring as much as security.
A 1/2.7" sensor with 120dB WDR and Starlight-class processing holds detail in bright doorways and dim interiors alike.
Note that this model has no built-in infrared, so in total darkness it needs some ambient or added lighting to keep a usable image; it is not a dark-yard IR camera.
It is IK10 vandal-resistant and IP67-rated for indoor or sheltered outdoor positions, and runs on standard PoE (802.3af) or an optional 12V supply.
Mount it centrally and as high as the detail you need allows, using a ceiling, wall or pole bracket.
§ 02Engineering
DH-IPC-EB5541-AS specifications
- Single-camera 360° (ceiling) or 180° (wall) coverage that removes blind spots between fixed cameras.
- In-NVR/app dewarping to flat panoramic and quad views for easy review.
- WizMind analytics: people counting, heat map, queue insight, line crossing and intrusion.
- 120dB WDR and Starlight-class low light; no IR illuminator, so needs ambient light in full dark.
- IK10 vandal-resistant, IP67 weatherproof, PoE (802.3af) or optional 12V DC power.
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7" 5Megapixel progressive 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 | 0.006 Lux@F2.0 (Color, 30IRE); 0.0006 Lux@F2.0 (B/W, 30IRE); 0 Lux (Illuminator on) |
| S/N Ratio | > 56 dB |
| Day/Night | 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 DNR |
| Motion Detection | OFF/ON (4 areas) |
| Region of Interest (RoI) | Yes (4 areas) |
| Privacy Masking | 4 areas |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Fixed-focal |
| Mount Type | M12 |
| Focal Length | 1.4 mm |
| Max. Aperture | F2.0 |
| Field of View | Horizontal: 180°; Vertical: 180°; Diagonal: 180° |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Close Focus Distance | 0.2 m (0.7 ft) |
| DORI Distance | Detect 28 m (91.9 ft); Observe 11.2 m (36.7 ft); Recognize 5.6 m (18.4 ft); Identify 2.8 m (9.2 ft) |
| Pan Range | 0°–355° |
| Tilt Range | 0°–55° |
| Rotation Range | 0°–360° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|
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+ |
| Video Frame Rate | Main stream (2592 × 1944 @1–25/30 fps); sub stream (704 × 576 @1–25 fps/704 × 480 @1–30 fps); third stream (1280 × 720 @1–25/30 fps) |
| Stream Capability | 3 streams |
| Resolution | 5M (2592 × 1944); 3M (2048 × 1536); UXGA (1600 × 1200); 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–8192 kbps; H.265: 3 kbps–8192 kbps |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Built-in MIC | Yes |
| Audio Compression | PCM; G.711a; G.711Mu; G726 |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Heat Map | Yes |
| IVS (Perimeter Protection) | Tripwire; intrusion |
| People Counting | Support people counting in area, and displaying and outputting yearly/monthly/daily reports (matching devices are needed); support people counting in 4 areas |
| Intelligent 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 |
| Protocol | IPv4; IPv6; HTTP; TCP; UDP; ARP; RTP; RTSP; RTCP; RTMP; SMTP; FTP; SFTP; DHCP; DNS; DDNS; QoS; UPnP; NTP; Multicast; ICMP; IGMP; NFS; PPPoE; SNMP |
| 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 |
| Interoperability | ONVIF (Profile S/Profile G/Profile T); CGI; Milestone; Genetec; P2P |
| User/Host | 20 (Total bandwidth: 64 M) |
| Storage | FTP; SFTP; Micro SD card (support max. 256 G); NAS |
| Browser | IE: IE8, IE9 and IE11; Chrome; Firefox |
| Management Software | Smart PSS; DSS; DMSS |
| Mobile Phone | IOS; Android |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Alarm Event | No SD card; SD card full; SD card error; service life warning (supported by Dahua card); network disconnection; IP conflict; illegal access; motion detection; video tampering; tripwire; intrusion; scene changing; audio detection; voltage detection; external alarm; people counting in area; stay alarm; people counting; people No. exception detection; safety exception |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Input | 1 channel (RCA port) |
| Audio Output | 1 channel (RCA port) |
| Alarm Input | 1 channel in: 5mA 3V–5V DC |
| Alarm Output | 1 channel out: 300mA 12V DC |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 12V DC/PoE |
| Power Consumption | Basic power consumption: 3.7W (12V DC); 4.7W (PoE) | Max. power consumption (H.265 + intelligent function + WDR): 5.1W (12V DC); 6W (PoE) |
| Operating Conditions | –30°C to +55°C (–22°F to +131°F)/Less than 95% RH |
| Storage Conditions | –40°C to +60°C (–40°F to +140°F) |
| Protection Grade | IP67; IK10 |
| Casing | Metal |
| Dimensions | 62.0 mm × Φ110.0 mm (2.44" × Φ4.3") |
| Net Weight | 387 g (0.9 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 502 g (1.1 lb) |
| Certification | CE-LVD: EN62368-1 | 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-EB5541-AS
Business insight, not just security
WizMind people counting, heat mapping and queue insight turn the footage into useful data for retail and workplaces.
Tough where people reach it
An IK10 vandal-rated and IP67 housing suits foyers, shops and covered outdoor areas exposed to knocks and weather.
Simple single-cable install
One PoE drop powers and connects the camera, and the NVR or app dewarps the view into flat panoramas.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Retail floors and showrooms
Cover a whole shop from one ceiling point, with people counting and heat maps showing how customers move and dwell.
Offices and reception areas
A single overhead camera watches an open-plan floor or lobby end to end with no missed corners.
Warehouses and workshops
Top-down coverage of aisles and work zones helps with safety and incident review across a wide area.
Covered entries and forecourts
Wall-mounted, the 180° view covers a wide entrance or undercover car park where ambient light is present at night.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
Choose the mode
Ceiling mount for a 360° top-down view, or wall mount for a 180° panorama; pick the position central to the area you want covered.
Mind the light
There is no built-in IR, so make sure the area has ambient or added lighting if you need a usable image after dark.
Mount and cable
Fix it with a ceiling plate, the PFB203W wall bracket or a pole mount, and run one Cat5e/6 PoE cable back to the recorder.
Set up dewarping
In Australia a network camera is usually fitted by a licensed security installer or a competent IT/cabling technician who runs the Cat5e/6 cable, terminates the RJ45, mounts the unit and adds it to the NVR or app. Add it to a Dahua NVR or DMSS, then choose the panoramic or quad dewarp layout and set people-counting or heat-map rules.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the DH-IPC-EB5541-AS
Q.01
How much area does one fisheye cover?
Q.02
Does it have infrared for night vision?
Q.03
How is the curved image viewed?
Q.04
What mounting height should I use?
Q.05
Can it count people or show heat maps?
Q.06
Is it vandal and weather resistant?
Q.07
How is it powered and cabled?
Q.08
Will it work with a third-party NVR?
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Record and dewarp it
Use a Dahua NVR such as the NVR4108HS-8P or NVR5208-8P that supports fisheye dewarping and WizMind analytics.
Add storage
Fit a surveillance-grade 2TB or 6TB drive for continuous panoramic recording.
Mount it right
Add the PFB203W wall bracket or the PFB2205W-E pendant/pole mount to position it centrally.
Cover the dark corners
Pair it with an IR turret such as the HDW3867EM-S-IL where you also need night detail in unlit areas.
