DAHUA 120W PTZ Integrated solar monitoring kit Supplied with 4G camera with Wizsense and solar panel

Model: KIT/DH-PFM378-B125-CB/PFM372-L45-4S14P/DH-SD6C3432XB-HNR-AGQ-PV/DH-PFB301C/PFA111

Who This Is For

For security installers and project managers who need to deploy surveillance at locations where mains power and fixed network cabling simply are not available. Remote construction sites, rural properties, unmanned infrastructure assets, temporary project compounds, and off-grid agricultural operations are exactly where this kit earns its place. The Dahua 120W PTZ Integrated Solar Monitoring Kit pairs a 4G WizSense network camera with a 125W monocrystalline solar panel, MPPT charge controller, and high-capacity lithium battery pack - delivering a complete, self-powered surveillance node that transmits over 4G without any trenching, conduit, or mains switchboard connection. The wall mount bracket and junction box are included, so the entire system ships as one coordinated package covering power, connectivity, detection, and mounting in a single order.

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What This System Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Construction Site Managers: Temporary project sites with no mains power connection use this kit to cover compound entrances and equipment laydown areas over 4G, then redeploy it to the next site when the job is done.
• Rural and Agricultural Operators: Remote gate entries, water pump stations, and livestock areas kilometres from the nearest power pole can be monitored continuously without generator fuel costs or cable trenching budgets.
• Infrastructure Asset Owners: Utilities, councils, and resource companies monitoring unmanned substations, water reservoirs, or remote access roads where mains power and Ethernet are absent and where any intrusion needs an immediate deterrent response.
• Security Integrators Tendering Remote Surveillance Contracts: Integrators who need to deliver a fully costed, self-contained surveillance node in a single kit - one part number covering panel, battery, controller, camera, mounting bracket, and junction box simplifies procurement and commissioning.

Honest Assessment

This kit genuinely solves the off-grid surveillance problem in a single package. The combination of a 125W monocrystalline panel, MPPT controller with 99% tracking efficiency, and lithium battery with comprehensive electronic protection means the power side is engineered rather than improvised. WizSense AI detection with active deterrence - white light and audio - gives the system a response capability that passive IR motion detection cannot match. IP66 on the camera, IP65 on the solar controller assembly, and a 6000V lightning protection rating suit the exposed outdoor conditions where this kit is typically installed. What it will not do is replace a fixed PTZ camera with optical zoom on a site where long-range identification is the primary requirement - the 4G camera included here uses a fixed focal lens, so field of view is set at installation. Sites needing motorised zoom or wide-area pan/tilt coverage should look at solar-compatible PTZ systems instead. Available through Security Australia, this kit suits situations where self-contained deployment speed matters more than zoom flexibility.

Complete Package Contents

• 1 x Dahua DH-SD6C3432XB-HNR-AGQ-PV - 4MP WizSense 4G network camera, fixed focal, IR, active deterrence, Smart H.265+
• 1 x Dahua DH-PFB301C - Wall mount bracket, adjustable angle, cable management provisions
• 1 x Dahua PFA111 - Mount adapter, aluminium, pipe thread G1 1/2", 7kg load bearing
• 1 x Dahua KIT/DH-PFM378-B125-CB - Integrated solar monitoring system, 125W monocrystalline panel, MPPT controller, aluminium die-cast housing, pole mount 80-150mm
• 1 x Dahua PFM372-L45-4S14P - Integrated lithium battery pack, multi-layer electronic protection, designed for solar surveillance systems

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: The installation site has no mains power or fixed network access and needs a self-contained surveillance node - the 125W solar panel, MPPT controller, lithium battery, 4G camera, and mounting hardware all ship as one coordinated kit.
• Good match if: Perimeter intrusion detection with an immediate on-site deterrent response is required - WizSense AI classifies humans and vehicles separately, and confirmed alarms can trigger white light warnings and audio playback through the camera's built-in speaker automatically.
• You may need a different model if: Your application requires motorised optical zoom or pan/tilt tracking across a large open area - a solar-compatible PTZ camera system would be a more suitable product type for that coverage requirement.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: The installation site has no mains power and no fixed network, and you need a single-package solution covering solar power, 4G transmission, AI perimeter detection, active deterrence, camera, and mounting hardware without sourcing each component separately.
• You may need a different model if: Your site requires motorised optical zoom, continuous pan/tilt patrol, or auto-tracking of moving subjects across a wide open area - a solar-compatible PTZ camera system is a more appropriate product type for that use case.
• Pairs well with: A 4G-capable NVR or cloud VMS platform for centralised recording, playback, and alarm management across multiple solar-powered camera nodes on the same site or across multiple remote locations.

Common Questions

1. Does this kit work completely off-grid with no mains power connection at all?

   Yes. The entire system is designed for off-grid deployment. The 125W monocrystalline solar panel charges the integrated lithium battery through the MPPT controller during daylight hours, and the battery powers the 4G camera overnight and through low-light periods. No mains power connection is required at any point during normal operation.

2. Will this camera work if there is a long stretch of cloudy weather?

   It depends on the duration and the site's daily power consumption. The MPPT controller achieves 99% tracking efficiency and improves energy yield by 10-30% compared to PWM controllers, helping the battery charge more effectively on overcast days. The lithium battery is sized to buffer periods of reduced solar input, but extended consecutive days with minimal sunlight in locations with high camera activity will draw the battery down. Sites with predictably poor solar exposure for weeks at a time may need a larger battery or supplemental power input.

3. Does the WizSense AI detection reduce false alarms from animals and wind movement?

   Yes. WizSense classifies detected targets as human or vehicle before triggering an alarm, actively filtering out triggers caused by animals, blowing vegetation, and changing light conditions. The system performs secondary recognition on detected targets, which the product documentation confirms improves alarm accuracy compared to standard motion detection. This is relevant for rural and perimeter deployments where wildlife false alarms are a common problem with conventional PIR or pixel-change motion detection.

4. What are the confirmed electronic protections built into the battery and controller?

   The protections are extensive. The solar panel side includes current limiting, short circuit protection, and reverse current protection. The lithium battery is protected against reverse connection, overvoltage, over-discharge, and over-temperature. The load output includes overload and short circuit protection. The over-discharge protection voltage is set at 11.1 VDC to prevent deep discharge damage to the lithium cells. These protections are confirmed in the product specifications and are relevant for outdoor installations exposed to temperature extremes and potential wiring faults.

5. Does the camera in this kit have optical zoom or pan/tilt capability?

   No. The included camera, the DH-SD6C3432XB-HNR-AGQ-PV, uses a fixed focal lens. There is no motorised zoom, no optical zoom ratio, and no pan or tilt drive. The field of view and covered area are determined entirely by lens selection and camera mounting position at installation. If motorised zoom or directional pan/tilt tracking is required for your application, a solar-compatible PTZ camera system would be the appropriate product type to evaluate instead. The fixed focal design is a deliberate trade-off that reduces power consumption - a key constraint in solar-powered deployments.

6. Is the 4G SIM card and data plan included in this kit?

   No. A 4G SIM card and active mobile data plan must be sourced separately and inserted into the camera before the system can transmit footage or send alarm notifications. The camera supports Smart H.265+ compression, which reduces the bitrate and therefore the monthly data consumed compared to standard H.265 encoding - a practical consideration when selecting a data plan. Confirm 4G signal availability at the exact installation location before purchasing, as 4G coverage in remote areas varies by carrier. Security Australia can advise on compatible hardware if you have questions about SIM requirements.

7. What pole size does the solar kit mount onto, and can it be wall-mounted instead?

   The integrated solar system is confirmed for pole mounting onto poles with a diameter between 80 mm and 150 mm. The solar panel bracket adjusts horizontally through 360 degrees and offers fixed vertical tilt positions at 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50 degrees. The kit also includes a DH-PFB301C wall mount bracket for the camera itself and a PFA111 mount adapter rated to 7 kg load bearing with a G1 1/2" pipe thread. Wall mounting the entire solar panel assembly is not described in the product specifications - the solar panel structure is designed for pole installation to allow unrestricted directional orientation toward the sun.

8. What active deterrence actions does the camera support when a WizSense alarm is triggered?

   When WizSense detects a confirmed human or vehicle target crossing a configured tripwire or intrusion zone, the camera can trigger white light warning activation, audio playback through the built-in speaker, and target tracking. Up to 13 customisable audio files are supported, allowing site-specific voice warnings or siren tones to be loaded. These alarm linkage actions are triggered automatically at the camera without requiring any central monitoring station intervention, which is a meaningful advantage on remote sites where response time from a monitoring centre may be limited.

Downloads & Resources

• Product Spec Sheet - PFA111 Mount Adapter (PDF)