Hikvision AX PRO DS-PWA96-M-WB Wireless 4G Control Panel 433MHz
The Hikvision DS-PWA96-M-WB is the control panel at the heart of an AX PRO wireless alarm system. It coordinates up to 96 wireless zones of detectors, contacts and sirens, reports over dual-SIM 4G, Wi-Fi and wired LAN, and is fully controlled from the Hik-Connect app, a keyfob, a keypad or a tag on its built-in reader. It is the hub you build a complete wireless security system around.
Key points
- Up to 96 wireless zones (up to 48 PIRCAM) across 32 areas
- Reports over dual-SIM 4G, Wi-Fi and wired LAN
- Built-in Mifare tag reader; supports 48 tags and 48 keyfobs
- Two-way 433 MHz wireless with encryption and frequency hopping
- Built-in loudspeaker with voice prompts; ~12 h battery backup
- Hik-Connect app, keypad and keyfob control; ARC monitoring ready
Delivery, warranty & returns · 3-year warranty · shipped from Australian stock
- Tracked delivery on every order. The tracking number is emailed as soon as it ships.
- Metro delivery: 2–4 business days. Regional areas may take longer. Free standard shipping over $300, flat $25 under.
- 3-year warranty on cameras and recorders, back-to-base, plus your Australian Consumer Law rights.
- 30-day returns on unopened items. Faulty on arrival? We cover return shipping.
- Genuine Australian stock. Never grey imports. Prices include GST.
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.
Metro delivery usually takes 2–4 business days after dispatch, and regional areas may take longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
01Overview
What the DS-PWA96-M-WB is
The Hikvision DS-PWA96-M-WB is a wireless control panel from the AX PRO range, the central hub that ties an entire wireless alarm system together. It supports up to 96 wireless zones - including up to 48 PIRCAM camera detectors - organised into as many as 32 separate areas, so it scales from a single home up to a larger multi-area property.
For reliability it reports over three paths: dual-SIM 4G mobile data, Wi-Fi and a wired LAN connection, so a cut phone line or dropped internet does not leave the system unable to raise an alarm. It communicates with its detectors and sirens on 433 MHz two-way wireless with encryption and frequency hopping, and you control everything from the Hik-Connect app, a keyfob, a keypad, or a Mifare tag on the panel's built-in tag reader. It supports up to 48 tags, 48 keyfobs, 8 keypads, 6 wireless sirens and 4 repeaters, and is monitoring-ready with SIA-DC09 and Contact ID for an alarm receiving centre, including video verification on PIRCAM zones.
A built-in loudspeaker gives voice prompts, and an on-board lithium battery provides roughly 12 hours of backup if mains power fails (less in very cold conditions). The panel needs a hardwired network connection for the initial SIM activation, after which it can run over 4G or Wi-Fi. It is genuine Australian Hikvision stock with local warranty and support.
02Engineering
DS-PWA96-M-WB specifications
- Reports over dual-SIM 4G, Wi-Fi and wired LAN for path redundancy
- Two-way 433 MHz wireless with encryption and frequency hopping
- Built-in Mifare tag reader; supports 48 tags, 48 keyfobs, 8 keypads
- Control by Hik-Connect app, keypad, keyfob or tag
- Built-in loudspeaker with voice prompts
- On-board lithium battery, approx. 12 hours backup
- Monitoring-ready: SIA-DC09 and Contact ID, video verification on PIRCAM zones
- Genuine Australian Hikvision stock with local support
03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Onboard video clips | 4 |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Voice Prompt | Supported |
| Loudspeaker built in | Supported |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Two-way Wireless Communication | Support |
| RF Frequency | 433 Mhz |
| Wireless Security | Supported |
| 3/4G on board | Supported |
| Wired network | Supported |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Supported |
| Programming tools | Hik-Connect/Hik-ProConnect/Web Portal/ IVMS4200/ Convergence Cloud |
| Firmware upgrade | APP/Web Portal |
| ARC protocol | SIA DC09 (SIA level 2, Contact ID), ISUP, ISAPI (SDK); Hik-IP Receiver & Hik-IP Receiver Pro (Sur-Gard & Ademco 685); Supports video verification and remote control |
| User APP for operating | Supported |
| Installer APP for programming | Supported |
| Web server for maintenance (offline configuration) | Supported |
| Memory Log stored | 5000 |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tag | 48 |
| Area | 32 |
| Zones | 96 (up to 48 PIRCAMs) |
| Installer | 1 |
| User | 46 |
| Admin | 1 |
| Tag reader built in | Supported |
| Arm modes | Away/Stay |
| Automatic Arm/Disarm Timers | Supported |
| Forced Arming with Open Zones | Supported |
| Diagnostics via the APP or Web | Supported |
| Keyfob | 48 |
| Wireless sounder | 6 |
| Keypad | 8 (including tag reader) |
| Wireless Repeater | 4 |
| Multi Transmitter | 6 |
| PIR Cam | Supported |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| RS232 output | Supported |
| SIM slot | Dual |
| LEDs Status | Arm/Disarm, Alarm, Tamper, Fault, Cloud, Power |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power supply | Built in power supply |
| Battery type | Built in on board Battery Li |
| Battery life span | Up to 12 hours at normal temperature (The battery working time can be significantly reduced at low temperatures) |
| Operation temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C (please make sure the adapter is connected) |
| Shell material | Plastic |
| Dimension(WxHxD) | 170.0 mm (6.7") × 170.0 (6.7") mm × 38.6 mm (1.5") |
| Weight | 557.5 g (19.7 oz) |
| Color | White |
| Video — Onboard video clips | 4 |
|---|---|
| Audio — Voice Prompt | Supported |
| Audio — Loudspeaker built in | Supported |
| Network & Storage — Two-way Wireless Communication | Support |
| Network & Storage — RF Frequency | 433 Mhz |
| Network & Storage — Wireless Security | Supported |
| Network & Storage — 3/4G on board | Supported |
| Network & Storage — Wired network | Supported |
| Network & Storage — Wi-Fi Standard | Supported |
| Network & Storage — Programming tools | Hik-Connect/Hik-ProConnect/Web Portal/ IVMS4200/ Convergence Cloud |
| Network & Storage — Firmware upgrade | APP/Web Portal |
| Network & Storage — ARC protocol | SIA DC09 (SIA level 2, Contact ID), ISUP, ISAPI (SDK); Hik-IP Receiver & Hik-IP Receiver Pro (Sur-Gard & Ademco 685); Supports video verification and remote control |
| Network & Storage — User APP for operating | Supported |
| Network & Storage — Installer APP for programming | Supported |
| Network & Storage — Web server for maintenance (offline configuration) | Supported |
| Network & Storage — Memory Log stored | 5000 |
| Event & Alarm — Tag | 48 |
| Event & Alarm — Area | 32 |
| Event & Alarm — Zones | 96 (up to 48 PIRCAMs) |
| Event & Alarm — Installer | 1 |
| Event & Alarm — User | 46 |
| Event & Alarm — Admin | 1 |
| Event & Alarm — Tag reader built in | Supported |
| Event & Alarm — Arm modes | Away/Stay |
| Event & Alarm — Automatic Arm/Disarm Timers | Supported |
| Event & Alarm — Forced Arming with Open Zones | Supported |
| Event & Alarm — Diagnostics via the APP or Web | Supported |
| Event & Alarm — Keyfob | 48 |
| Event & Alarm — Wireless sounder | 6 |
| Event & Alarm — Keypad | 8 (including tag reader) |
| Event & Alarm — Wireless Repeater | 4 |
| Event & Alarm — Multi Transmitter | 6 |
| Event & Alarm — PIR Cam | Supported |
| Interface — RS232 output | Supported |
| Interface — SIM slot | Dual |
| Interface — LEDs Status | Arm/Disarm, Alarm, Tamper, Fault, Cloud, Power |
| General & Environment — Power supply | Built in power supply |
| General & Environment — Battery type | Built in on board Battery Li |
| General & Environment — Battery life span | Up to 12 hours at normal temperature (The battery working time can be significantly reduced at low temperatures) |
| General & Environment — Operation temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C (please make sure the adapter is connected) |
| General & Environment — Shell material | Plastic |
| General & Environment — Dimension(WxHxD) | 170.0 mm (6.7") × 170.0 (6.7") mm × 38.6 mm (1.5") |
| General & Environment — Weight | 557.5 g (19.7 oz) |
| General & Environment — Color | White |
04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the DS-PWA96-M-WB
Room to grow
Up to 96 zones across 32 areas, with 48 tags and keyfobs and 8 keypads, means one panel can cover a small home or a large multi-area property.
Control it your way
Arm and disarm by app, keyfob, keypad or a tag on the built-in reader, with stay/away modes and automatic timers to suit how you live or work.
Monitoring ready
SIA-DC09 and Contact ID support, plus video verification on PIRCAM zones, make it ready for a professional alarm receiving centre when you want monitoring.
05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Homes and apartments
Run a whole-of-home wireless alarm with detectors, contacts and a siren, all controlled from the app and keyfobs.
Multi-area properties
Use the 32 areas to arm and disarm parts of a property independently, such as a house and a separate studio or office.
Small and medium business
Give staff tags and PINs, arm and disarm by schedule, and keep reporting over 4G if the building internet goes down.
Monitored sites
Connect to an alarm receiving centre over SIA-DC09 or Contact ID with video verification on PIRCAM zones.
06Setup
Installation & setup
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What's in the box
One DS-PWA96-M-WB control panel with power supply and mounting hardware. A data SIM, detectors, contacts, sirens and keypads are not included and are added to suit your system.
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Installation requirements
Mount the panel centrally with mains power and a hardwired network link for the initial SIM activation, then add it to Hik-Connect. Enrol your detectors, contacts, sirens, keypads, keyfobs and tags into zones and areas, fit a data SIM for the mobile path, and walk-test every device before arming. Professional installation is recommended, especially where the system will be monitored.
08Questions
Frequently asked about the DS-PWA96-M-WB
Q.01
What is the DS-PWA96-M-WB?
Q.02
How does it connect and report alarms?
Q.03
How many detectors and devices can it handle?
Q.04
Do I need a SIM card and is there a subscription?
Q.05
How do I arm and disarm the system?
Q.06
What happens in a power cut?
Q.07
Can it be professionally monitored?
Q.08
Is this just the panel, or a full kit?
Buying from Smarket
Is your Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI stock genuine Australian stock?
Yes, 100%. Every Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI product we sell is a genuine Australian-market model sourced through Australian supply chains — never grey imports. That means factory-sealed units, Australian-region firmware that works with the official apps out of the box, and a full 3-year local warranty.
How long does delivery take?
Metro delivery usually takes 2–4 business days after dispatch, and regional areas may take 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.
Do you offer installation?
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.
10Bundles
Recommended packages
Add detectors and contacts
Build out the system with motion and door sensors such as the DS-PDP15P-EG2-WB PIR, a DS-PDMC-EG2-WB door contact and a DS-PDSMK-S-WB smoke detector.
Add sirens and control points
Fit an DS-PS1-I-WB indoor siren or DS-PS1-E-WB outdoor siren, and hand out a DS-PKF1-WB keyfob, a DS-PK1-E-WB keypad or DS-PT-M1 tags.
Prefer a ready-made kit?
For a starter package, see the DS-PWA96-Kit, or the larger DS-PWA96-Kit-Complete.
