WizSense · 4 MP · 5× TiOC · Smart Dual Light
Dahua DH-SD3E405DB-GNY-A-PV1 — 4 MP 5× TiOC WizSense Network Mini PT Camera with Active Deterrence
The Dahua DH-SD3E405DB-GNY-A-PV1 is a compact WizSense pan-tilt-zoom IP camera built around a 1/2.8" CMOS sensor that outputs 4 MP (2560 × 1440) at 25/30 fps with Smart H.265+ encoding. A motorised vari-focal 2.7 – 13.5 mm F1.6 – F3.0 lens gives 5× optical zoom across a 94.9° – 30.1° horizontal field of view, while the on-board pan-tilt mechanism delivers 355° pan and –15° to +90° tilt with 300 stored presets and 8 tours. Smart Dual Light pairs a 50 m IR illuminator with a 30 m warm-light array — invisible IR at night until WizSense classifies a target, then warm-light pop-on for full-colour evidence. WDR is 120 dB; the housing is IP66 sealed with TVS 6000 V lightning, surge and voltage-transient protection across –30 °C to +60 °C. Full TiOC active deterrence — red/blue light warning with three flash frequencies, 11 built-in sound alarms plus 10 importable custom sounds, and a built-in speaker — runs alongside SMD 3.0 and Auto Tracking Lite. Built for Australian residential, small-business and small-yard installs that need framing flexibility plus an audible/visual deterrent in one compact head. Power is 12 VDC at 2 A ± 10% or PoE+ (802.3at), peak 15 W. Backed by a 3-year Australian warranty through CCTV Guru.
Optical Zoom
5× · 2.7 – 13.5 mm
Resolution
4 MP @ 25/30 fps
Smart Dual Light
IR 50 m · Warm 30 m
AI Engine
WizSense · Auto Track Lite
Active Deterrence
TiOC Strobe + Siren
Power
PoE+ 802.3at / 12 VDC
3-Year AU Warranty
Fast AU-Wide Shipping
AU Tech Support
See the Dahua TiOC PRO Platform in Action
Dahua's official TiOC PRO highlight — the same active-deterrence platform that runs on the SD3E405DB-GNY-A-PV1. Red/blue light warning, audible alarms, smart dual light and AI classification working together to challenge intruders the moment they're detected.
Why Choose the Dahua SD3E405DB-GNY-A-PV1
This is the Dahua mini-PT for installs that need a single camera to do framing flexibility, deterrence and AI detection — without the cost or footprint of a full speed dome. Below are the six reasons it outperforms generic 4 MP fixed bullets when one motorised head can replace several fixed cameras.
One Head, Three Cameras' Worth of Coverage
355° pan + 105° tilt + 5× zoom means a single SD3E405DB can patrol where three fixed bullets would be needed. Define presets at install time and the camera auto-cycles through them on a tour, covering the whole site from one mount.
True 4 MP Detail, Not Upscaled
The 1/2.8" CMOS captures a native 2560 × 1440 frame — double the pixel density of 1080p. Combined with 5× optical zoom, faces, plates and signage stay readable across the camera's full pan range.
TiOC Active Deterrence Built-In
Red/blue strobe with three flash frequencies, an 11-sound audible alarm library, 10 custom-sound upload slots and a built-in speaker — all triggered automatically by WizSense IVS events. Intruders are challenged the moment they're detected.
Smart Dual Light, No Light Pollution
50 m IR runs invisibly until WizSense classifies a person or vehicle, then the 30 m warm-light array switches on the target to capture full-colour evidence. No permanent white-light wash for neighbours to complain about.
Compact 1.5 kg Form Factor
At 142.6 × 140 × 236.1 mm and 1.5 kg, the SD3E405DB fits where a full speed dome won't — eave corners, shopfront signs, small-yard poles, lightweight aluminium gantries. Standard junction-box and wall-bracket footprint.
Built for Australian Outdoor
IP66 sealed against driving rain, TVS 6000 V lightning + surge + voltage-transient protection, and rated –30 °C to +60 °C. RCM-marked, AS/NZS-compliant, supplied from our Australian warehouse with same-day dispatch.
Important Install Note — PoE+ Required
This camera draws up to 15 W when illuminator, heater, speaker and PTZ are all active. It requires 802.3at PoE+, not standard 802.3af, or a local 12 VDC 2 A supply. A typical 802.3af switch will not deliver enough power under peak load — the camera may run but may brown-out the warm light or active deterrence on event. On cable runs approaching the 100 m Ethernet limit, plan for a midspan injector or local DC.
AI & Smart Detection Capabilities
WizSense Edge AI
Independent AI chip running Dahua's deep-learning algorithms for human and vehicle classification. Reduces false alarms by filtering out animals, branches and shadows — only the right type of target generates an event.
Perimeter Protection (IVS)
Tripwire, intrusion, crossing-fence detection, loitering, abandoned/missing object, fast-moving, parking detection, people gathering and human/vehicle alarm classification — all with linkage tracking.
Auto Tracking Lite
When an IVS event fires, the camera can auto-rotate and zoom to keep the target framed for the duration of the alarm. Lighter-weight tracking than full WizTracking but plenty for typical residential and SMB scenes.
SMD 3.0 Smart Motion
Smart Motion Detection 3.0 filters out animal and foliage motion at the edge — alerts only fire on people and vehicles. Slashes false-alarm volume on bushland-adjacent and rural-yard sites.
Auto Patrol After Event
When an IVS rule triggers, the camera links to a preset and patrols based on its stored positions — verifying the scene through the rest of the property without an operator touching the joystick.
TiOC Active Deterrence Stack
Red/blue light warning with three flash frequencies and configurable duration. 11 built-in sound alarms plus 10 importable custom sounds. Volume and play-count configurable. Built-in speaker keeps the audio response on-board.
PT Kinematics
355° Pan Range
Wide pan coverage with a 5° mechanical limit — covers an entire hemisphere from a single mount. Power-off memory keeps the position on reboot.
–15° to +90° Tilt
Tilt range covers slightly above horizon down through straight-down. Suitable for eave-mounted overhead patrol of a driveway, carpark or yard.
Manual + Preset Speeds
Manual speed to 36°/s pan and 25.8°/s tilt. Preset speed to 35.7°/s pan and 27.1°/s tilt — fast enough for IVS-triggered scene checks but smooth enough for human-operated framing.
300 Presets · 8 Tours
Store up to 300 named positions and 8 multi-stop tours (32 presets per tour). Set the camera to cycle through key zones on idle, or auto-patrol after an IVS alarm fires.
Technical Specifications
Camera & Image Sensor
Model
DH-SD3E405DB-GNY-A-PV1
Form Factor
Mini-PT (motorised pan-tilt-zoom dome)
Image Sensor
1/2.8" CMOS
Maximum Resolution
2560 × 1440 (4 MP)
Minimum Illumination
0.005 lux @ F1.6 (Colour)
WDR
120 dB
Day / Night
Auto (ICR) / Colour / B&W
Smart Dual Light
Yes (target-triggered IR / warm-light hand-off)
Lens & Illumination
Lens Type
Motorised vari-focal
Focal Length
2.7 mm – 13.5 mm
Maximum Aperture
F1.6 – F3.0
Optical Zoom
5×
Field of View
H: 94.9° – 30.1°
IR Illumination
Up to 50 m
Warm Light Illumination
Up to 30 m
Illuminator Configuration
2 × warm-light LEDs (Smart Dual Light)
Pan-Tilt & Intelligence
Pan Range
0° to 355°
Tilt Range
–15° to +90°
Manual Speed
Pan 0.1° – 36°/s · Tilt 0.1° – 25.8°/s
Preset Speed
Pan 35.7°/s · Tilt 27.1°/s
Presets
300
Tours
8 (up to 32 presets per tour)
Idle Motion
Preset · Tour
Power-off Memory
Yes
AI Platform
WizSense
IVS (Perimeter Protection)
Tripwire · intrusion · crossing-fence · loitering · abandoned/missing object · fast-moving · parking detection · people gathering · vehicle/human alarm classification · linkage tracking
Auto Tracking
Auto Tracking Lite
SMD
SMD 3.0
Active Deterrence — Light
Red/blue light warning
Active Deterrence — Sound
11 built-in sound alarms + 10 importable custom · play 1–10 times
Video, Audio & Network
Video Compression
Smart H.265+ · H.265 · Smart H.264+ · H.264 · H.264H · MJPEG (sub stream)
Resolutions
4 MP · 3 MP · 1080p · 1.3 MP · 720p · D1 · VGA · CIF
Main Stream
2560 × 1440 @ 1 – 25/30 fps
Audio Compression
G.711a · G.711Mu · G.726 · MPEG2-Layer2 · G.722.1 · PCM
Audio Input
1 channel (LINE IN, bare wire · built-in mic — mutually exclusive)
Audio Output
1 channel (LINE OUT, bare wire · built-in speaker — mutually exclusive)
Alarm I/O
1 in / 1 out
Alarm Linkage
Capture · recording · email · preset · alarm digital · audio · warning light
Network Port
RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T)
Interoperability
ONVIF (Profile S, G, T) · CGI · SDK
Storage
Micro SD card · FTP / SFTP · NAS
Mobile Client
DMSS (iOS / Android)
Management Software
DMSS · DSS Pro
Power, Environment & Build
Power Supply
12 VDC, 2 A ± 10% · PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
Power Consumption (Basic)
4.5 W
Power Consumption (Max.)
15 W (illuminator + PTZ + speaker + heating glass)
Operating Temperature
–30 °C to +60 °C
Protection
IP66 · TVS 6000 V lightning protection · surge protection · voltage transient protection
Product Dimensions
142.6 mm × 140 mm × 236.1 mm
Net Weight
1.5 kg
Certifications
CE · RCM (AU)
Australian Warranty
3 Years (via CCTV Guru)
How It Compares — One Mini-PT vs Three Fixed Bullets + Add-On Strobe
Most installers comparing the SD3E405DB are weighing it against the traditional residential / SMB alternative — three fixed bullets covering the same site arc, plus a separate strobe/siren module wired into one of them for deterrence. The table below contrasts both approaches on the factors that actually move the budget and install time.
Factor
SD3E405DB-GNY-A-PV1 (this camera)
3 × Fixed Bullets + Add-On Strobe
Cameras Required
1 motorised head
3 fixed bullets to cover 355° arc
NVR Channels Used
1
3
PoE Drops
1 × PoE+ (802.3at)
3 × PoE / PoE+ ports + 1 × strobe trigger
Cable Runs
1 run
3 runs + strobe wiring
Active Deterrence
Built-in — red/blue strobe + 11-sound siren + speaker
Bolt-on third-party strobe wired to one camera's alarm out
Audio Two-Way Talk
Built-in mic + built-in speaker
Usually only on one camera; the rest are listen-only
Frame Re-Adjustment
Re-frame remotely via DMSS — pan, tilt, zoom from the app
Re-frame requires a ladder visit per camera
Auto-Tracking on Event
Yes — Auto Tracking Lite slews onto IVS-detected targets
Not possible — fixed cameras cannot follow a target
Install Time
Half a day for one tradesperson
~1.5 days for three install + alignment passes
Maintenance
One housing to clean, one firmware update
Three housings to clean, three firmware updates
Best For
Sites where one motorised head can credibly replace 2–3 fixed cameras and deterrence needs to be visible + audible
Sites where 24/7 multi-angle coverage matters more than re-framing flexibility and budget allows three full installs
Recommended NVR Pairings
Below are four CCTV Guru-stocked Dahua AI NVRs sized to the deployments where this mini-PT is most often specified — from single-home through to medium commercial.
Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ
5-Series AcuPick NVR · 8 channels · 8 built-in PoE+ ports · 2 HDD bays · 1U. The most common pairing — runs the mini-PT on PoE+ plus 4–7 fixed cameras around a residential or small-business site.
View Dahua NVR5208-8P-AI →
Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-AI/ANZ
5-Series AcuPick NVR · 16 channels · 16 PoE+ ports (1–8 ePoE) · 2 HDD bays · 1U. Sized for medium commercial sites and multi-building yards.
View Dahua NVR5216-16P-AI →
Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ
4-Series WizSense AI NVR · 16 channels · 16 PoE ports · 2 HDD bays · 4K HDMI · Smart 2.0 AI with SMD+ and IVS. The value-pick 16-channel build.
View Dahua NVR4216-16P-AI →
Dahua DHI-NVR5432-AI/ANZ
5-Series AcuPick NVR · 32 channels · 4 HDD bays · dual GbE NICs · dual HDMI + dual VGA · 1.5U. Enterprise-scale for sites running multiple mini-PTs alongside fixed cameras.
View Dahua NVR5432-AI →
Compatible Mounts & Accessories
PFA101 — Wall Mount
Standard heavy-duty wall mount bracket for the SD3 mini-PT chassis. Use for façade, brick, render and tilt-slab walls. The default outdoor option.
PFB203W — Wall Bracket (Long Arm)
Long-arm wall bracket — extends the camera further off the wall to clear gutters, eaves and signage. Use for façade installs with overhang clearance.
PFB300C — Ceiling Mount
Standard ceiling-mount bracket for indoor or covered-area installs — entry lobbies, depot canopies, undercover loading bays.
PFA124 — Pendant Mount
Pendant ceiling-mount kit for hanging the camera below a high ceiling. Use for warehouse, gymnasium and high-bay installs.
PFA151 — Corner Mount
Mounts the camera to an external building corner. Useful for double-frontage coverage where the camera needs to see both adjacent façades.
PFA152-E — Pole Mount
Pole mount bracket fitting 60 – 110 mm poles — light poles, fence posts, perimeter pylons. Pairs with the PFA101 wall bracket as an arm-base.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dahua SD3E405DB-GNY-A-PV1 NDAA compliant?
No. Dahua is not certified under NDAA Section 889. If your project has an NDAA mandate (US federal, certain Australian government contracts, or critical-infrastructure tenders that follow the same standard), choose a NDAA-compliant brand from our range instead.
Is this a full PTZ or just pan-tilt?
It's a "mini-PT" — full pan (355°), full tilt (–15° to +90°) and motorised optical zoom (5×). It is NOT a full speed dome — the pan stops 5° short of endless rotation, and the slew rate is slower than a full PTZ. For continuous 360° endless pan, see Dahua's full PTZ range.
Does it support AcuPick?
No. AcuPick is reserved for the higher-tier WizSense and WizMind cameras. This SD3 build has Auto Tracking Lite and SMD 3.0 — strong AI for an entry-tier mini-PT, but no attribute-based recorded-video search. For AcuPick attribute search, look at the WizSense 3 Smart Dual Light bullets or X-Spans PTZs.
Is this a TiOC camera?
Yes — the A-PV1 suffix is the TiOC active-deterrence indicator. The camera includes red/blue strobe with three flash frequencies, an 11-sound audible alarm library (with 10 custom upload slots) and a built-in speaker.
What power does it need?
PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) or 12 VDC at 2 A. Maximum draw is 15 W with illuminator, PTZ, speaker and heating glass all active — too close to the 12.95 W ceiling of standard 802.3af, so plan for 802.3at PoE+ or a local DC supply.
How far can it see at night?
Smart Dual Light gives 50 m on IR and 30 m on warm light. The 5× optical zoom can pull a target into the frame at the IR limit — useful for driveways and small carparks where the camera doesn't need 100 m+ reach.
Does it have a built-in speaker?
Yes — built-in speaker for active-deterrence audio playback. The speaker and the line-out audio output are mutually exclusive — use one or the other. Same applies to the built-in mic and line-in audio.
Does it work with third-party NVRs?
Yes — ONVIF Profile S, G and T are supported, so it will record to any ONVIF-compatible third-party NVR. Active deterrence triggers and IVS event metadata only push end-to-end on a genuine Dahua AI NVR.
Can the camera follow a target automatically?
Yes — Auto Tracking Lite lets the camera lock onto a target the IVS classifies as a person or vehicle and keep it framed through the duration of the alarm. Lighter than full WizTracking but plenty for residential and SMB use cases.
Can I view the camera live on my phone?
Yes — the camera works with Dahua's free DMSS app on iOS and Android. Add the device with the QR code on the housing, sign in, and you get live view, two-way audio, motion alerts and recorded-footage playback from anywhere with internet. No subscription required.
Downloads
DH-SD3E405DB-GNY-A-PV1 Datasheet
Dahua PT Camera Quick Start Guide
Dahua SD3E Installation Guide
Dahua PTZ Camera Operational Manual
Order Your Dahua SD3E405DB-GNY-A-PV1 from CCTV Guru
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