Hikvision Heat Pro DS-2TD2628-10-QA 4mp BI-SPECTRUM Fire&smoke, Bullet Camera, 9.7mm, 8mm, Ir 30m

Model: DS-2TD2628-10-QA

Who This Is For

When early fire and smoke detection at the camera level is the priority - not as an afterthought managed by a separate system - the Hikvision Heat Pro DS-2TD2628-10-QA is the camera specifiers reach for. This bi-spectrum bullet combines a thermal imaging sensor with a 4MP optical camera in a single housing, giving site operators two independent visual channels plus on-board fire and smoke detection analytics. It is built for outdoor industrial environments: waste transfer stations, recycling yards, timber mills, fuel depots, rooftop plant rooms, and any site where a smouldering event needs to be caught well before flames are visible to a standard optical camera. Installers working on sites with existing PoE infrastructure or planning a new IP network will find this fits neatly into a Hikvision NVR ecosystem. The 9.7mm thermal lens and 8mm optical lens suit medium-range coverage across open yards and perimeter lines.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Waste & Recycling Facility Operators: Spontaneous combustion in stockpiles is a known risk at recycling yards and transfer stations. The thermal detection channel catches heat buildup before it becomes a visible fire, triggering an alarm that allows intervention before emergency services are needed.
• Timber, Sawmill & Biomass Site Managers: Sawdust, wood chips, and dry timber create elevated fire risk. A camera that monitors heat signatures 24 hours a day across storage bays and outdoor piles addresses the gap that standard CCTV cameras cannot fill.
• Fuel Depot & Petrochemical Site Security: Sites storing flammable materials need early warning capability with visual confirmation. The dual-channel output allows an operator to see both a thermal anomaly and the corresponding optical image from a single camera position.
• Industrial Security Integrators: Installers specifying fire-detection-capable cameras for compliance-driven industrial clients need a camera that delivers alarm output over IP without requiring a separate fire detection appliance at each camera position.
• Agricultural & Rural Property Operators: Remote properties with hay sheds, grain silos, or machinery sheds benefit from thermal monitoring where response times are long and an early alert has significant practical value.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2TD2628-10-QA does something most CCTV cameras cannot do at all: it detects fire and smoke using thermal analysis before a visible event is apparent to an optical sensor. Combined with a simultaneous 4MP optical channel and 30m IR illumination, it functions as a dual-purpose surveillance and fire-detection device in a single outdoor bullet housing. For industrial sites with genuine fire risk where early warning genuinely changes outcomes, this is a well-considered tool. What it will not do is replace a certified fire detection system or meet building code fire alarm obligations - it is a supplementary early warning device, not a compliance-grade fire suppression trigger. The fixed lenses also mean coverage zone must be planned carefully at install time; if wide-area thermal scanning across large yards is the requirement, a PTZ thermal or panoramic thermal model available through Security Australia would be a more suitable choice. For targeted medium-range monitoring of a known risk zone, however, this camera covers the brief.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need a fixed outdoor camera on a fence line, yard perimeter, or storage area where both thermal fire detection and 4MP optical surveillance are required from a single camera position.
• Good match if: Your site has an existing Hikvision IP network and NVR infrastructure and you need to add thermal early-warning capability without deploying a separate detection appliance at each location.
• You may need a different model if: You need to thermally monitor a large open yard from a single point - a PTZ thermal or multi-sensor panoramic thermal camera would provide the wider scanning coverage that a fixed dual-lens bullet cannot deliver.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need a single fixed outdoor camera that delivers both thermal fire and smoke detection analytics and a 4MP optical channel with IR, deployed on a specific known risk zone such as a stockpile face, shed entrance, or perimeter line.
• You may need a different model if: You need to scan a large open area from a single camera position - a PTZ thermal or panoramic multi-sensor thermal camera provides the rotating or wide field of view that a fixed bullet lens cannot cover.
• Pairs well with: A compatible Hikvision NVR with thermal alarm input support, and a PoE switch or PoE NVR to simplify cabling to the camera position.

Common Questions

1. Does this camera actually detect fire and smoke, or does it just record video for review?

   Yes, it actively detects fire and smoke in real time. The thermal sensor runs continuous on-board analytics and triggers an alarm when it identifies heat patterns or smoke signatures that match its detection parameters - this is not a post-event review tool. The alarm is transmitted over the network to a connected NVR or VMS platform, which can then push notifications or trigger additional responses.

2. Can this camera detect fire through smoke or in complete darkness?

   Yes, through smoke and in complete darkness for the thermal channel. The thermal sensor detects infrared heat radiation emitted by objects and does not rely on visible light. Smoke, dust, and darkness do not prevent the thermal sensor from identifying heat signatures. The optical channel uses the built-in 30m IR illuminator for low-light visibility but is affected by heavy smoke obscuring the scene.

3. What is the detection range of the thermal sensor with a 9.7mm lens?

   The 9.7mm thermal lens is designed for medium-range coverage. Thermal detection range for fire signatures depends on the size of the heat source and site conditions - the 9.7mm focal length provides a field of view suited to monitoring defined zones such as stockpile faces or enclosed bay openings at distances typically in the range of 20-80 metres, rather than long-range perimeter scanning. Confirm the specific DORI distances for this lens configuration with the datasheet prior to placement planning.

4. Will this camera work with my existing Hikvision NVR?

   It will work with Hikvision NVRs that support bi-spectrum cameras and thermal alarm inputs. Not all Hikvision NVR models handle the dual video channel output and thermal alarm metadata from the Heat Pro series - confirm your NVR model supports this camera type before purchasing. Security Australia can assist with compatibility confirmation if needed.

5. Can I place this camera behind a glass window to protect the housing?

   No. Standard glass and polycarbonate block the thermal infrared wavelengths the sensor relies on. The thermal channel will not function through any glass, perspex, or dome cover. The camera must have clear, unobstructed line of sight to the area being monitored. This is a fundamental characteristic of all thermal cameras, not specific to this model.

6. Does this camera replace a building's fire alarm system?

   No. The DS-2TD2628-10-QA is a supplementary early warning tool, not a compliant fire detection system. It does not meet the requirements of AS 1670 or the National Construction Code for mandatory fire detection and alarm systems. It is intended to provide an additional layer of early detection for sites with elevated fire risk, used alongside - not instead of - any required fire safety infrastructure.

7. How does the thermal sensor distinguish a genuine fire from a hot vehicle engine or direct sunlight on a surface?

   The on-board analytics use pattern and temperature threshold analysis rather than simple heat level triggers. The camera is configured with detection rules that look for the specific thermal signature characteristics of fire and smoke events - rapid temperature rise, flame flicker patterns, smoke diffusion - rather than reacting to any warm object. False alarm rates depend on correct configuration of detection sensitivity and exclusion zones during setup, which should be completed by an experienced integrator familiar with the Heat Pro platform.

Downloads & Resources

No downloads available for this product.