{"product_id":"dahua-dh-ipc-hfw5842h-zhe-8mp-ir-vari-focal-bullet-wizmind-network-camera","title":"Dahua IPC-HFW5842E-ZE S3 8MP WizMind S-Series IR Vari-focal Bullet Network Camera","description":"\u003cspan style=\"display:none;\" data-sa=\"security-australia.com.au\" data-content-type=\"product-description\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eModel: IPC-HFW5842E-ZE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eWhen covering long approaches, wide perimeters, or external zones where fixed focal length cameras fall short, the Dahua IPC-HFW5842E-ZE delivers the flexibility to tune coverage after the camera is mounted. The motorised vari-focal lens means installers can dial in the exact field of view during commissioning without physically repositioning the housing - a genuine time-saver on industrial sites, logistics yards, and large commercial properties where a single camera position needs to cover a specific lane, gate, or access road. The 8MP 4K sensor gives this bullet real detail at range, and the 60m IR means it performs through the full depth of that field of view after dark. WizMind AI runs on-device, so perimeter protection and SMD Plus filtering reduce the false alarm load on both the NVR and the monitoring operator. This is a camera suited to commercial installers specifying a system that needs to hold up in outdoor conditions while delivering actionable footage rather than just coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eWhat This Camera Actually Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin: 10px 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eMotorised Vari-focal Lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe 2.7mm-13.5mm motorised zoom lens lets the installer adjust field of view remotely via the NVR or browser interface after the camera is physically secured. No ladder trips to manually loosen a fixed lens. Zoom and focus are set precisely for the scene - gate width, lane length, or entry corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003e8MP 4K Resolution\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe 1\/1.8\" CMOS sensor captures 3840x2160 at 4K, delivering enough pixel density to retain identifiable detail across the full IR throw at 60m. When you zoom in on a recorded frame to review a vehicle or person at distance, the resolution holds rather than breaking apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003e60m IR Illumination\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe built-in IR LEDs reach 60m in complete darkness. Smart IR automatically adjusts output as subjects move closer to prevent overexposure - a common issue with fixed-output IR on objects that approach the camera from a long driveway or loading dock approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eWizMind Perimeter Protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eOn-camera AI classifies detected objects as human or vehicle before triggering an alarm event. Tripwire and intrusion zone rules can be drawn in the camera or NVR interface. This cuts false alarms from wind, animals, and lighting changes compared to standard motion detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eSMD Plus Filtering\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSmart Motion Detection Plus runs continuously on the camera's processor, discarding motion events that do not match a human or vehicle profile before they reach the NVR. The result is a motion event log that contains meaningful events rather than hundreds of tree and shadow triggers per night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eWho Buys This Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Installers on Industrial Sites:\u003c\/strong\u003e The motorised vari-focal lens and 60m IR make this a strong fit for warehouses, manufacturing yards, and logistics facilities where approach distances are long and lens adjustment after install is expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransport and Logistics Operators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loading dock entries, truck marshalling areas, and gate lines benefit from 8MP detail at range combined with vehicle-class AI filtering that separates truck movement from legitimate alarm events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Site Security:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP67 weatherproofing and the robust bullet housing handle the dust, rain, and temperature swings of an active construction site, while perimeter protection tripwire rules cover after-hours access zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Commercial Property Managers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-tenancy commercial properties and business parks specifying a camera that can be remotely refocused via an NVR without a return site visit when coverage requirements change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eHonest Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThe IPC-HFW5842E-ZE does three things well together: 8MP resolution, motorised zoom flexibility, and on-device WizMind AI in a weatherproof outdoor bullet housing. That combination is genuinely useful on commercial sites where a fixed focal-length camera would require multiple positions to cover the same zone, and where false alarm fatigue from standard motion detection is a real operational problem. SMD Plus and perimeter protection are meaningful features at this price point, not marketing labels. The H.265+ compression also keeps storage requirements manageable for 4K continuous recording on supported NVRs. What this camera will not do is provide colour night vision - the IR output is monochrome after dark, so if full-colour low-light performance is the priority, a TiOC or full-colour variant is a better fit. It also does not offer built-in audio output for two-way talk. Security Australia stocks this model as part of the wider Dahua WizMind range for commercial and industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e8735a; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 10px 0; background: #fdf8f6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoE Budget:\u003c\/strong\u003e The IPC-HFW5842E-ZE draws up to 12.95W, which falls within IEEE 802.3af (15.4W). A standard PoE switch or PoE NVR port will power it without needing PoE+ ports - confirm your switch's per-port budget before running cable to multi-camera arrays where total draw may be a factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e8735a; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 10px 0; background: #fdf8f6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotorised Zoom Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vari-focal range is 2.7mm to 13.5mm (5x). Set the zoom ratio and trigger an auto-focus from the camera web interface or NVR after final mount position is confirmed. IR auto-zoom syncs to the lens position automatically, but it is worth verifying IR coverage in the actual scene at night before signing off the install - the effective illumination depth narrows as you zoom in toward 13.5mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 8px 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e8MP (3840x2160)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eImage Sensor\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e1\/1.8\" progressive scan CMOS\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eLens Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMotorised vari-focal, 2.7mm-13.5mm (5x optical zoom)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eIR Range\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e60m (Smart IR)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eFrame Rate\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e25fps @ 8MP (4K)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eVideo Compression\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eH.265+ \/ H.265 \/ H.264+ \/ H.264\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eWDR\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e120dB True WDR\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eAI Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePerimeter protection (tripwire, intrusion), SMD Plus, face detection\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eBuilt-in Microphone\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePoE (IEEE 802.3af) \/ 12V DC\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eMax Power Consumption\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e12.95W\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eWeatherproofing\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIP67\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e-30°C to +60°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eNetwork Interface\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRJ-45 (10\/100 Base-T)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eLocal Storage\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMicroSD card slot (up to 256GB)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eHousing\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMetal bullet, wall\/ceiling\/junction box mount compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eReal-World Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin: 10px 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eWarehouse Entry Gate\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMounted above a roller door, the motorised lens zooms to frame the entry lane precisely. Vehicle AI classification means after-hours truck movements trigger an event, while a cat crossing the yard at 2am does not. 4K footage captures plate-level detail in the 60m IR zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eConstruction Site Perimeter\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTemporary hoarding fences create challenging after-hours perimeters. Tripwire rules drawn along the fence line trigger human-classified events only, keeping the alarm log focused on genuine intrusion attempts. IP67 handles site dust and heavy rain without housing failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eLoading Dock Approach\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA long outdoor approach to a loading bay is a typical 60m IR use case. Zooming the lens to cover the full approach depth from a single mount point, with Smart IR preventing washout as trucks pull close, keeps the entire dock zone covered from one camera position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eCar Park Entrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMounted on a wall bracket at a commercial car park entry, the 5x zoom range lets the installer find the lens position that frames the entry lanes without including unnecessary road beyond. 120dB WDR handles bright headlights against a dark background in early morning entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eSchool Grounds After Hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePerimeter intrusion detection on school ovals and grounds benefits from human-specific AI classification. An intrusion zone set over the oval boundary generates alerts for human trespassers. Microsd edge recording retains local footage even if network connectivity drops overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose this if:\u003c\/strong\u003e You need 4K outdoor coverage at distance with a motorised zoom lens that can be adjusted after install, combined with on-device WizMind AI that filters perimeter events by human and vehicle classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may need a different model if:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-colour night vision is a requirement - a TiOC full-colour bullet with active deterrence will deliver colour imagery in complete darkness where this camera produces monochrome IR footage. Similarly, if wide-area coverage from a single mount point is the goal, a multi-sensor panoramic camera covers more horizontal angle than any single-lens bullet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Dahua WizMind-compatible NVR with SMD Plus support to take advantage of the AI event filtering and avoid overwhelming the NVR with unclassified motion events from 4K streams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDoes this camera work on a standard PoE switch, or does it need PoE+?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Standard IEEE 802.3af PoE is sufficient. The IPC-HFW5842E-ZE draws a maximum of 12.95W, which sits within the 15.4W ceiling of 802.3af. You do not need PoE+ (802.3at) ports. Most commercial PoE NVRs and managed PoE switches will power this camera on a standard port, but always verify the per-port power budget on your specific switch when planning multi-camera arrays.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eHow does the motorised zoom actually work - can it be adjusted remotely after install?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Yes. The motorised vari-focal lens adjusts from 2.7mm to 13.5mm (5x) via the camera's web interface, the Dahua DSS\/DMSS app, or directly through a compatible Dahua NVR interface. Zoom and focus are both motorised, so you can refine coverage remotely without physical access to the camera. After any zoom adjustment, triggering an auto-focus cycle from the interface ensures sharpness is optimised for the new focal length.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWill this camera work for licence plate identification at a gate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    It depends on the approach distance and speed. At moderate zoom settings and slow approach speeds - such as a vehicle slowing to enter a boom gate at under 20km\/h - the 8MP 4K sensor provides enough pixel density to capture readable plates within the effective IR range. This camera is not a dedicated ANPR camera and does not include ANPR analytic software, so it is not appropriate for free-flow vehicle plate reading on a road or driveway at normal driving speeds. For dedicated plate capture, a purpose-built ANPR camera is the correct product type.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDoes the WizMind perimeter protection require a special NVR to work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    No - the AI processing runs on the camera itself, so perimeter protection events are generated and classified at the camera level regardless of the NVR brand. However, pairing with a Dahua WizMind-compatible NVR allows the system to display AI event metadata, search by human or vehicle event type, and configure detection rules from the NVR interface rather than individually through each camera's web UI. On a non-Dahua NVR, the camera streams and records normally but AI event management is handled via the camera interface directly.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWhat does H.265+ compression actually mean for storage compared to H.264?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    H.265+ reduces the bitrate of a 4K stream substantially compared to H.264 - typically by 50-70% for equivalent quality. In practical terms, an 8MP camera recording continuously in H.265+ on a supported NVR will consume significantly less hard drive space per day than the same camera recording in H.264. This matters when specifying HDD capacity for a multi-camera 4K system where storage costs accumulate quickly. Confirm your NVR supports H.265+ decoding for the full benefit - the camera will fall back to H.265 or H.264 if the NVR does not support the + variant. The IPC-HFW5842E-ZE is available through Security Australia as part of the Dahua WizMind S-Series range.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDoes this camera produce colour footage at night, or is night vision black and white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Night vision on this camera is monochrome IR. The 60m Smart IR illuminators provide infrared light that the sensor captures in black and white. Colour imaging requires ambient or artificial visible light. If colour night footage is a requirement - for example to distinguish clothing or vehicle colour in a carpark after dark - a full-colour or TiOC variant with built-in warm light LEDs is the appropriate product type. 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