Vendor: Hikvision

Hikvision iDS-2CD8A46G2-XZHS(Y) 4 MP Dual-Channel DeepinView Multi-Sensor Bullet Camera (8-32 mm Lens Variant)

SKU: iDS-2CD8A46G2-XZHS(Y)
Description

The Hikvision iDS-2CD8A46G2-XZHS(Y) is a 4 MP dual-channel DeepinView multi-sensor bullet from the top of Hikvision's professional AI range. One body holds two independent 4 MP sensors: a motorised 8 to 32 mm zoom channel for long-range detail and a fixed 4 mm wide channel for the full scene, so you get the close-up and the context at the same time.

Key points
- Two independent 4 MP (2688 x 1520) sensors, analysed separately
- Channel 1: motorised 8 to 32 mm P-iris zoom for distance and detail
- Channel 2: fixed 4 mm wide channel for situational overview
- Hybrid IR and white-light supplement; full colour under white light, black and white at long IR range
- DarkFighter 2.0 low-light imaging; 140 dB WDR
- Face capture and compare, ANPR metadata, human and vehicle perimeter rules on both channels
- Two built-in mics and a speaker (two-way audio); IP67 and IK10; built-in heater; PoE

4MP Ultra HD 40m IR Night Vision Dual-Light Night Vision Full Color Night Vision False Alarm Reduction Human/Vehicle Detection Built-in Microphone Built-in Speaker Two-Way Audio
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01Overview

What the iDS-2CD8A46G2-XZHS(Y) is

The Hikvision iDS-2CD8A46G2-XZHS(Y) sits at the top of the DeepinView professional range and answers a problem every operator knows: you either watch the whole scene or you zoom in on one spot, but not both. This dual-channel bullet does both at once. It carries two independent 4 MP sensors in a single housing. Channel 1 uses a motorised 8 to 32 mm P-iris zoom lens for long-range detail down a car park or approach, while Channel 2 uses a fixed 4 mm wide lens to hold the surrounding context. Each channel is recorded and analysed on its own, so one camera and one cable cover the work of two.

It is built around edge intelligence, not just resolution. On-board deep learning captures and compares faces against on-camera libraries, reads number plates and vehicle attributes, and classifies human and vehicle targets so perimeter rules such as line crossing and intrusion fire on real threats rather than weather or wildlife. That processing happens on the camera and records to a standard Hikvision NVR; for managing face libraries and analytics centrally, a DeepinMind recorder is the natural partner.

A note on the lenses and the night image, because it is easy to misread the spec. This is a fixed dual-sensor camera, not a roaming speed dome, so the two channels stay aimed where you set them and do not patrol or auto-track on their own. Night vision is a hybrid of infrared and white light: the white light gives full-colour images for the area it covers, while at longer range under infrared the picture is black and white. DarkFighter 2.0 keeps low-light detail clean, but this is not a 24/7 full-colour ColorVu camera. Two built-in microphones and a speaker support two-way audio, and the metal body is rated IP67 and IK10 with a built-in heater, so it holds up at exposed entrances, yards and transport sites. The -Y model adds anti-corrosion protection for coastal and industrial positions.

See it in action

What the iDS-2CD8A46G2-XZHS(Y) features actually look like

Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.

4MP Ultra HD

4MP captures roughly twice the detail of standard 1080p.

40m IR Night Vision

Built-in infrared sees in total darkness up to around 40m, reaching further across a larger yard or laneway. Subjects appear in clear black-and-white, sharper and brighter as they get closer.

Dual-Light Night Vision

Combines infrared with a warm spotlight so it can light a scene in colour at night rather than relying on black-and-white alone — clearer, more useful footage when there's something to see.

Full Color Night Vision

Unlike plain black-and-white night vision, this camera can capture colour after dark — so you can pick out the actual colour of a car, a jacket or a bag, detail that grey infrared footage loses.

False Alarm Reduction

Filtering helps separate real activity from harmless movement like rain, leaves or pets, so you get fewer pointless notifications and the alerts that matter stand out.

Human/Vehicle Detection

Smart detection focuses on people and vehicles and can ignore things like swaying branches, rain or small animals — helping cut down false alerts and making the right moments easier to find.

Two-Way Audio

Talk and listen in real time through the app — tell a courier where to leave a parcel, or speak to someone at the gate, whether you're home or away.

02Engineering

iDS-2CD8A46G2-XZHS(Y) specifications

- Two independent 4 MP (2688 x 1520) progressive-scan CMOS sensors, analysed separately
- Channel 1: motorised 8 to 32 mm P-iris zoom lens for long-range detail
- Channel 2: fixed 4 mm wide-angle lens for full situational context
- DarkFighter 2.0 low-light imaging and 140 dB WDR
- Hybrid IR and white-light supplement; full colour under white light, black and white at long IR range
- On-board face capture and compare, ANPR plate and vehicle-attribute metadata
- Human and vehicle perimeter detection on both channels to cut false alarms
- Two built-in mics and a speaker (two-way audio); IP67 and IK10; built-in heater; PoE (802.3at)

03Full datasheet

Detailed specifications

Camera & Image

Camera & Image — Hikvision iDS-2CD8A46G2-XZHS(Y) 4 MP Dual-Channel DeepinView Multi-Sensor Bullet Camera (8-32 mm Lens Variant)
FeatureDetail
Image Sensor Channel 1: 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS; Channel 2: 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS
Max. Resolution Channel 1: 2688 × 1520, channel 2: 2688 × 1520
Min. Illumination Channel 1: Color: 0.0005 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON), 0 Lux with Light, B/W: 0.0001 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR; Channel 2: Color: 0.0003 Lux @ (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with Light, B/W: 0.0001 Lux @ (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR
Shutter Time 1 s to 1/100,000 s
Day & Night IR cut filter; Blue glass module (less ghost phenomenon)
Image Parameters Switch Yes
Image Settings Saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, AGC, white balance, adjustable by client software or web browser
Day/Night Switch Channel 1: Day, Night, Auto, Schedule, Alarm Trigger; Channel 2: Day, Night, Auto, Schedule, Alarm Trigger
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) 140 dB
Image Enhancement Channel 1: BLC, HLC, 3D DNR, Defog, EIS; Channel 2: BLC, HLC, 3D DNR, Defog
Privacy Mask 8 programmable polygon privacy masks
Picture Overlay LOGO picture can be overlaid on video with 128 × 128 24 bit bmp format.

04Why choose this

Built for the way you actually use the iDS-2CD8A46G2-XZHS(Y)

Detail and context in one unit

Two independent 4 MP sensors, one zoomed and one wide, capture the close-up and the whole scene at once, cutting camera and cabling counts.

Real intelligence at the edge

On-board face capture and compare, ANPR metadata and human and vehicle perimeter rules run on the camera without a separate server.

Clear in the hardest light

DarkFighter 2.0, 140 dB WDR and hybrid IR plus white light hold detail against glare and deep shade, with full-colour night images under white light.

Built for demanding sites

An IP67 and IK10 metal body with a built-in heater, and a NEMA-style anti-corrosion -Y option, suits exposed entrances, yards and transport.

05Where it fits

Right at home in these scenarios

Critical infrastructure

Watch a wide approach and zoom into faces, plates and vehicles on the same camera at utilities, transport and industrial sites.

Car parks and entrances

Read people and vehicles across the whole entry with the wide channel, while the zoom channel captures identifying detail.

Perimeters and yards

Combine long-range zoom down a boundary with wide context, using human and vehicle rules to flag genuine intrusions.

City and campus surveillance

ANPR and face capture at gates and roads, with two-way audio to challenge people on site.

06Setup

Installation & setup

  1. In the box

    DeepinView multi-sensor bullet, mounting base and the printed guide. A pole or wall bracket and a junction box are selected to suit the surface and bought separately.

  2. Power and cabling

    Run a single gigabit network cable for PoE (802.3at), or use 12 VDC. A gigabit path matters because two 4 MP AI streams need the bandwidth.

  3. Mounting

    Fix it high on a solid wall or pole with a steady line of sight, since at the long end of the zoom any sway is magnified, and feed the cable through a sealed entry.

  4. Setup

    Aim the wide channel at the scene and set the motorised zoom channel remotely on the detail you need, then build the face, ANPR and human and vehicle perimeter rules and the two-way audio in the recorder or client.

08Questions

Frequently asked about the iDS-2CD8A46G2-XZHS(Y)

Q.01

What does dual-channel actually give me over a normal camera?

It puts two independent 4 MP sensors in one housing. The motorised zoom channel pulls in long-range detail such as a face or number plate, while the fixed wide channel holds the whole scene for context. You record and review both at once, so a single camera and cable do the job of two.
Q.02

Does the camera move or track on its own like a PTZ?

No. It is a fixed multi-sensor bullet, so the two channels stay aimed where you set them at install. The 8 to 32 mm channel is motorised for remote zoom and focus, but the camera does not pan around, patrol or auto-track. For roaming coverage you would use a separate speed dome.
Q.03

Does it record in colour at night?

For the area lit by its white-light supplement, yes, it can give full-colour night images. Beyond that range, under infrared only, the picture is black and white. It uses DarkFighter 2.0 low-light imaging with hybrid lighting rather than continuous ColorVu, so set the supplement-light mode to suit the scene.
Q.04

What AI runs on the camera?

On-board deep learning captures and compares faces against on-camera libraries, reads number plates and vehicle attributes,and classifies human and vehicle targets so perimeter rules ignore leaves, animals and weather. Both channels are analysed, and the processing runs on the camera with no separate server.
Q.05

Do I need a special recorder?

Not for recording, since the AI runs on the camera and works with a standard ONVIF or Hikvision NVR. To manage face libraries, run comparisons and store the data centrally, pair it with a Hikvision DeepinMind NVR such as the iDS-7716NXI. Older recorders may need a firmware update for full feature support.
Q.06

Does it support audio?

Yes. It has two built-in microphones and a built-in speaker, so it supports two-way audio for listening and speaking through the camera, plus alarm inputs and outputs for wider integration. Confirm that recording audio is permitted for your site before enabling it.
Q.07

How tough is it and how is it powered?

The metal body is IP67 against dust and water, IK10 against impact, and has a built-in heater for cold sites, with anti-corrosion protection on the -Y model. It runs on standard PoE (802.3at) or 12 VDC, so a single network cable carries power and both video channels to the recorder.

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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.

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