Dahua 100W Solar 2MP IR 4G Remote Camera System with Lithium Battery Kit

Model: DH-KIT/DH-PFM378-B100-WB/PFM372-L45-4S14P/DH-IPC-HFW4230MP-4G-AS-I2-0360B-HW120

Who This Is For

For installers and property owners who need a self-contained surveillance solution at sites where mains power and fixed network connections simply do not exist. Rural properties, unmanned pump stations, remote construction sites, agricultural gates, and off-grid infrastructure all present the same challenge: running cable to the camera position is either impractical or prohibitively expensive. This Dahua 100W Solar 2MP IR 4G Remote Camera System addresses that directly by combining a 100W monocrystalline solar panel, a 45Ah lithium battery, and a 4G-connected 2MP bullet camera into a single pole-mounted kit. The camera transmits live video over 4G to the DMSS app or a compatible NVR, the solar panel charges the battery through an MPPT controller during daylight, and the 45Ah lithium reserve carries the system through overnight operation or overcast days. No trenching, no generator, no fixed ISP required.

What This System Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Rural and Agricultural Property Owners: Monitoring remote gates, water points, or yards where running mains power and trenching cable is cost-prohibitive. The 4G link eliminates the need for on-site infrastructure.
• Construction Site Managers: Temporary sites with no permanent power or internet that still require after-hours monitoring and the ability to verify alarms remotely via mobile app.
• Utilities and Infrastructure Operators: Unmanned pump stations, water treatment assets, or pipeline access points at locations where grid power is unavailable and site visits are infrequent.
• Security Installers Serving Remote Clients: Professionals who need a pre-integrated solar, battery, and camera bundle rather than sourcing and matching components individually - particularly useful for reducing commissioning time at off-grid sites.
• Local Councils and Land Managers: Monitoring illegal dumping sites, remote reserve access points, or fire-risk areas where no existing infrastructure is present and mobile coverage is available.

Honest Assessment

This kit genuinely solves the infrastructure problem at off-grid sites. The 100W panel with 21% cell efficiency and a 45Ah lithium battery is a substantial energy budget for a single 2MP camera, and the MPPT controller's greater than 99% tracking efficiency means the battery is charged as efficiently as the technology allows. The IP67 camera casing and IP66 battery housing are appropriate for Australian outdoor conditions, and the operating temperature range of -30°C to +60°C covers most climates including central Australian summers. The 256GB local microSD slot is a practical safeguard when 4G signal is variable. What this system will not do is cover large areas from a single position - the fixed 3.6mm lens at 82.5° horizontal field of view and 40m IR range suits a defined choke point like a gate or driveway entry, not a wide paddock perimeter. It is also a single-camera solution; if you need multi-camera coverage at a remote site, a solar-powered NVR kit would serve better. Available through Security Australia, this kit is worth evaluating against your specific SIM plan data allowance before purchasing, as continuous 4G streaming will consume data at a rate determined by your recording and streaming settings.

Complete Package Contents

• 1 x Dahua IPC-HFW4230MP-4G-AS-I2 - 2MP 4G IR Bullet Network Camera, 3.6mm fixed lens, 40m IR, IP67, built-in mic and speaker, microSD up to 256GB
• 1 x Dahua PFM378-B100-WB - 100W Integrated Solar Power System, monocrystalline silicon panel, MPPT controller, IP65, pole mount Φ80mm-Φ150mm
• 1 x Dahua PFM372-L45-4S14P - Integrated Solar Lithium Battery, 45Ah / 12.8V, IP66, die-cast aluminium, M15 female connector

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need to monitor a specific choke point - a gate, driveway entry, or access track - at a location with no mains power and confirmed 4G coverage, where the 40m IR range and 82.5° horizontal field of view of the 3.6mm fixed lens covers the approach adequately.
• Good match if: You require local recording continuity during 4G outages, as the built-in microSD slot supports up to 256GB for on-device buffering independent of network availability.
• You may need a different model if: You need to cover multiple angles or a wide open area from a single off-grid location - a solar-powered multi-camera kit with an on-site NVR would give you more camera positions and local centralised storage without relying on a single fixed-lens view.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You have a single defined monitoring point with no mains power and confirmed 4G coverage, and you need a complete, pre-integrated solar, battery, and camera solution that can be pole-mounted and operational in a single visit.
• You may need a different model if: You need to cover multiple camera angles at an off-grid site - a solar-powered NVR kit with multiple cameras would give you centralised local recording across several positions without depending on 4G data consumption multiplied per camera.
• Pairs well with: A compatible 4G-capable NVR if you later want to add wired cameras at the site once power is connected, allowing the 4G camera to remain as a standalone outlying unit while the NVR handles additional fixed cameras.

Common Questions

1. Does this kit include a SIM card for the 4G connection?

   No. The camera has a built-in 4G module but a SIM card is not included and must be sourced separately from an Australian mobile carrier. You will need a data SIM on a network with coverage at your install location. Check carrier coverage maps for the specific site coordinates before purchasing - not all rural sites have 4G coverage from every carrier. A nano SIM or micro SIM form factor is typically required; confirm the slot specification in the camera's installation guide before purchasing a SIM plan.

2. Will the 45Ah battery keep the camera running through cloudy days or overnight?

   Yes, in most Australian conditions. The 45Ah lithium battery at 12.8V provides approximately 576Wh of stored energy. A 2MP 4G bullet camera with IR active typically draws between 5W and 10W depending on IR intensity and 4G transmission activity. At 10W draw, a fully charged 45Ah battery provides roughly 50-55 hours of operation before the over-discharge protection at 11.1V cuts in. In practice, the 100W solar panel begins recharging as soon as daylight returns, so the system is designed to sustain overnight operation and moderate overcast periods. Extended multi-day overcast weather in winter months at high-latitude sites (southern Victoria, Tasmania) requires careful assessment of your average daily solar hours versus camera power draw.

3. Does the camera record locally if the 4G connection drops?

   Yes. The built-in microSD slot supports cards up to 256GB and records independently of the 4G connection. If the mobile network becomes unavailable - due to signal loss, carrier outages, or SIM data exhaustion - the camera continues recording to the card. Footage stored locally during the outage can be accessed directly from the card or reviewed remotely once the connection is restored, depending on your NVR or app configuration.

4. What is the MPPT controller, and why does it matter for this kit?

   MPPT stands for Maximum Power Point Tracking. It matters because a solar panel's optimal operating voltage changes continuously with temperature and light intensity, and a basic PWM charge controller ignores this variation and wastes available power. The MPPT controller in the PFM378-B100-WB continuously finds and operates the panel at its highest-efficiency point, achieving a tracking efficiency of greater than 99%. In practical terms, this means the 45Ah battery charges faster and more completely under partial cloud or low-angle winter sun than it would with a standard controller - an important margin when the camera's overnight power draw depends on how fully the battery charged during the previous day.

5. Will this camera work for number plate capture at night?

   It depends on the approach speed and distance. The 40m IR range and 2MP 1920x1080 resolution with the 3.6mm fixed lens (82.5° horizontal field of view) suits slow-moving vehicles at close range - a property gate or site entry where vehicles stop or slow to 5-15km/h. At that distance and speed, the IR illumination and resolution are sufficient to read plates in many conditions. For vehicles travelling at road speeds or at distances beyond 20-25m in low light, a dedicated ANPR-capable camera with a longer focal length lens would give more consistent results. The IVS tripwire and intrusion functions can trigger recording when a vehicle crosses a defined line, which helps capture the relevant frames. The Security Australia range includes dedicated ANPR cameras if that is the primary requirement.

6. What pole diameter does this kit mount to, and can it go on an existing rural post?

   The pole mount on the PFM378-B100-WB accommodates pole diameters from Φ80mm to Φ150mm. This range covers standard galvanised steel RHS rural fence posts and most proprietary camera poles. A typical 65mm OD round rural post would fall below the minimum mount diameter, so verify the outer diameter of your existing post before ordering. If your post is undersized, a standard electrical conduit or security camera pole in the 80-150mm range is readily available from trade suppliers and will suit the mount directly.

7. Does the IVS (Intelligent Video Surveillance) on this camera trigger alerts over 4G?

   Yes. The camera supports IVS functions including tripwire and intrusion detection. When a defined event occurs - such as a person or vehicle crossing a tripwire line or entering a defined zone - the camera can push a notification through the DMSS app to a connected mobile device over the 4G link. This allows event-driven monitoring rather than constant live viewing, which also helps manage data consumption on your SIM plan. IVS rules are configured through the DMSS app or a compatible Dahua NVR interface. Sensitivity settings affect the false trigger rate, and some tuning after installation is typically required to account for vegetation movement and animal activity at rural sites.

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