Hikvision DS-2CD2347G2-LU 4MP Gen2 ColorVu Turret Camera with Acusense & Mic 30m White LED 4mm *SPECIAL*

Model: DS-2CD2347G2-LU-4MM

Who This Is For

Property managers specifying cameras for mixed-use sites - apartment entries, retail carparks, childcare exteriors, small office buildings - where standard IR footage simply isn't enough at night will find the DS-2CD2347G2-LU built for exactly that problem. ColorVu Gen 2 uses a 30m white LED array to produce full-colour video around the clock, not just when motion triggers it, so clothing colours, vehicle colours, and facial features remain readable in recordings rather than disappearing into greyscale. Combine that with second-generation AcuSense AI, which classifies humans and vehicles independently before triggering an alert, and you get a camera that notifies you about people in a restricted area without firing every time a cat walks past or a tree branch moves. The fixed 4mm lens suits general outdoor monitoring at entry points, walkways, and building perimeters up to medium distances. Built-in microphone captures on-site audio. IP67 and IK10 ratings confirm it handles both weather and deliberate interference.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Apartment and strata managers: Installing cameras at building entries, lift lobbies, and bin enclosures where coloured footage at night is required for identifying individuals and the IK10 rating discourages tampering.
• Retail and hospitality operators: Monitoring carparks and external entry points after hours, using AcuSense human detection alerts to receive notifications about people in the area rather than constant motion false alarms from vehicles passing on nearby roads.
• Childcare and education facilities: Covering external play areas and gate entries where full-colour identification of adults entering the property is required and the camera needs to tolerate both weather and physical contact.
• Security installers building Hikvision systems: Specifying a Gen 2 AcuSense turret that integrates directly with Hikvision NVRs for smart search, event filtering by human or vehicle class, and Hik-Connect remote access without third-party middleware.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2CD2347G2-LU does two things particularly well: it provides genuinely usable colour footage at night without relying on IR greyscale, and it filters alerts down to human and vehicle events through AcuSense Gen 2, which is a meaningful improvement over basic motion detection. The IK10 housing and IP67 rating make it a credible choice for exposed or public-facing mounting positions. H.265+ compression keeps storage consumption reasonable for continuous 4MP recording. What this camera will not do is cover long approaches - the 4mm lens and 30m white LED range suit entry points and close-to-medium distances, not carpark perimeters of 50m or more. There is no built-in speaker, so two-way audio is not available. If deterrence through active warning tones and strobe lighting is the priority, a TiOC model would be a better fit. Available through Security Australia as part of the current special pricing range.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need full-colour night footage at an entry point, gate, or external walkway within 30m and want AI-filtered alerts that distinguish people from general motion.
• Good match if: The camera will be mounted at a reachable height in a semi-public area and the IK10 vandal-resistant housing is a specification requirement.
• You may need a different model if: Your monitoring distance exceeds 30m, the scene requires a wider or narrower field of view than a 4mm lens provides, or you need active deterrence with audible warnings - in those cases, a varifocal turret or a TiOC model from the Security Australia range would be worth comparing.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need full-colour 24/7 footage with AcuSense Gen 2 alert filtering in a vandal-rated turret housing, and your monitoring distance sits within 30m of the camera position.
• You may need a different model if: Your site requires active deterrence with audible warnings and strobe triggering, in which case a TiOC model with built-in speaker is the more suitable product type - or if your coverage distance exceeds 30m and a varifocal or bullet-style camera would provide a better fit.
• Pairs well with: A Hikvision AcuSense-compatible NVR (7-series or 9-series) that supports smart event filtering and human/vehicle playback search by classification type.

Common Questions

1. Does this camera record in colour at night without any external lighting?

   Yes. The DS-2CD2347G2-LU uses a built-in 30m white LED illuminator that activates automatically after dark, producing full-colour footage without needing separate floodlights. The minimum illumination with white light active is 0 Lux, meaning it can produce a usable colour image in complete darkness within that 30m range.

2. What exactly does AcuSense Gen 2 do differently compared to standard motion detection?

   It classifies detected motion as either human, vehicle, or other before deciding whether to trigger an alert. Standard pixel-based motion detection fires on any movement - wind, animals, light changes. AcuSense Gen 2 analyses the shape and movement pattern of the detected object and only sends a human or vehicle alert if the classification threshold is met. The result is a substantially lower false alarm rate for sites that receive push notifications on motion events.

3. Will this camera support two-way audio so I can speak through it?

   No. This model has a built-in microphone for audio capture, but there is no built-in speaker. One-way audio recording to the NVR is supported, but you cannot broadcast audio back through the camera. For two-way audio capability, a TiOC model with a built-in speaker is required.

4. Does this camera work with a standard PoE switch, or does it need a special power supply?

   A standard IEEE 802.3af PoE switch is sufficient. The DS-2CD2347G2-LU does not require PoE+ (802.3at). A single Cat5e or Cat6 cable handles both power and data. It also accepts 12VDC if you prefer a traditional power supply arrangement at the camera end.

5. Is the IK10 rating confirmed, and what does it mean in a practical install?

   Yes, IK10 is confirmed on this model. IK10 is the highest rating under the IEC 62262 standard and represents resistance to a 20-joule impact - roughly equivalent to a 5kg object dropped from 40cm. For cameras mounted at head height or on walls accessible to foot traffic, IK10 means the housing and lens dome are substantially harder to damage through deliberate interference than a standard unrated turret camera.

6. How does AcuSense Gen 2 handle the trigger conditions, and can I adjust the sensitivity?

   Yes, sensitivity is configurable. Within the camera's web interface or through a compatible Hikvision NVR, you can define detection zones within the frame and set the confidence threshold for human and vehicle classification. Reducing the detection zone to exclude a busy footpath adjacent to the monitored area, for example, stops classifications from that region triggering alerts. Gen 2 improves on the original AcuSense through a more refined neural network model, which reduces both missed detections and false positives particularly in scenes with complex backgrounds or partial occlusion of the subject.

7. What NVR is required to use the smart search and AcuSense event filtering functions?

   The camera will connect and record to any ONVIF-compatible NVR, but AcuSense smart search - which lets you retrieve events filtered by human or vehicle class - requires a Hikvision NVR that supports AcuSense. Hikvision's 7-series and 9-series NVRs with current firmware support this. Older Hikvision NVRs or third-party recorders will record video normally but will not present the human/vehicle filter in playback. Security Australia stocks compatible AcuSense NVRs that pair directly with this camera.

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