DAHUA WIZMIND X · 12 MP · 7-SERIES AI · IK10 VANDAL · ePoE · 5-YEAR AU WARRANTY
DH-IPC-HFW71242H-Z-X 12 MP WizMind X 7-Series Motorised Vari-Focal IK10 IR Bullet — Australian Stock & 5-Year Warranty
The Dahua DH-IPC-HFW71242H-Z-X is the 12 MP flagship IR bullet from Dahua's WizMind X (7-Series) AI line — the platform Dahua deploys on government, transit and critical-infrastructure projects. A large-format 1/1.7″ CMOS sensor captures 4000 × 3000 (12 MP) at 30 fps through a motorised 2.7–12 mm F1.6 P-Iris lens — remote-controllable via DMSS or web UI. Backed by a full 5-year Australian warranty through CCTV Guru.
The WizMind X analytics suite is the deepest on any Dahua bullet: face recognition against an on-camera database of up to 200,000 faces, ANPR (licence-plate recognition, 10,000-plate allow/block-list), full Perimeter Protection (tripwire, intrusion, fast-moving, loitering, people gathering, parking detection) with human/vehicle/animal classification, video metadata, people counting with queue + area rules, heat map, PPE detection, parking space management, and AcuPick attribute search when paired with a compatible Dahua AI NVR.
Metal IP67 + IK10 vandal-rated housing (rare on a bullet), −40 °C to +65 °C alpine-to-tropical operating range, ePoE for extended 800 m PoE runs, and up to 1 TB microSD onboard storage. Powered by PoE+ (802.3at), 12 VDC or 24 VAC.
5-Year AU Warranty
Fast AU-Wide Shipping
AU Tech Support
Why the HFW71242H-Z-X
12 MP flagship resolution
4000 × 3000 native at 30 fps through a large 1/1.7″ CMOS sensor — four times the pixel density of a 4 MP camera. Digital pull-in on faces and plates during playback stays crisp.
Motorised 2.7–12 mm P-Iris
4.4× motorised vari-focal, P-Iris for optimal depth-of-field control across the day. Re-frame from DMSS — wide 106° at 2.7 mm to a tight 45° pull at 12 mm.
Face recognition + ANPR
On-camera face recognition against a 200,000-face database and ANPR (licence-plate recognition) with a 10,000-plate allow/block-list. WizMind X is the same AI platform Dahua deploys on government projects.
Full WizMind analytics suite
Perimeter Protection (tripwire, intrusion, fast-moving, loitering, gathering, parking), video metadata, people counting + queue, heat map, PPE detection, parking-space management — all on-camera. AcuPick attribute search on a compatible Dahua AI NVR.
IK10 vandal + IP67 metal
IK10 vandal-rated bullet — rare on a bullet chassis and a genuine differentiator for high-vandalism positions. IP67 weather sealing, metal chassis, −40 °C to +65 °C alpine-to-tropical rated.
ePoE 800 m + Gigabit
ePoE extends PoE distance to 800 m on Cat6 (pair with a Dahua ePoE switch or NVR). Standard Gigabit RJ-45 port. PoE+ (802.3at) required at full output (24.3 W max with IR + heater + AI on).
Important install notes
This is NOT a TiOC camera. The HFW71242H-Z-X has IR only (60 m) — no warm-light LED, no red/blue strobe, no siren, and no built-in speaker. It is a pure surveillance-grade IR bullet built around AI analytics. For active audio-visual deterrence, look at the TiOC PRO range instead.
Audio: external mic/speaker only. The camera has line-level RCA audio I/O (1 in / 1 out) but no built-in microphone or speaker. For two-way talk, connect an external powered mic + speaker.
WDR is DWDR (digital), not true WDR. Best used in scenes without extreme back-lighting; for very high-contrast scenes, look at the WizMind 5 line.
PoE+ (802.3at) required for full output (24.3 W max). Standard 802.3af PoE will not support the full feature set with the heater on.
ePoE extended-distance mode only activates with a Dahua ePoE switch or NVR. Standard PoE+ works on any third-party switch at the standard 100 m Cat5e/Cat6 range.
microSD up to 1 TB for edge recording — substantially more than typical bullets. Recommended: endurance-rated microSD.
Camera, lens & illumination
Model
DH-IPC-HFW71242H-Z-X
Form factor
WizMind X 7-Series IR motorised vari-focal bullet (HFW chassis, metal, IK10)
Image sensor
1/1.7″ CMOS progressive
Maximum resolution
4000 × 3000 (12 MP)
Frame rate
12 MP @ 30 fps main · 1080p @ 30 fps sub/third/fourth (5 streams total)
Minimum illumination
0.0009 Lux @ F1.6 (Colour) · 0.0005 Lux @ F1.6 (B/W) · 0 Lux (IR on)
WDR
DWDR (digital WDR)
Day / night
Auto (ICR)
Lens type
Motorised vari-focal, P-Iris
Focal length
2.7 – 12 mm (4.4× zoom)
Maximum aperture
F1.6
Field of view
H: 106° – 45°
DORI (2.7–12 mm)
Identify 8.8 m (wide) / 18.7 m (tele)
IR illumination
Up to 60 m (4 × IR LEDs, Smart IR intensity)
Warm light
No (IR only)
Active deterrence
No (no strobe / siren / speaker — not a TiOC)
WizMind X AI, audio & network
AI engine
WizMind X (7-Series)
Face recognition
Yes · on-camera database up to 200,000 faces · 6 attributes / 8 expressions
ANPR (licence plate)
Yes · up to 60 km/h · 10,000-plate allow / blocklist
Perimeter Protection
Tripwire · Intrusion · Fast-Moving · Loitering · People Gathering · Parking (human / vehicle / animal classification)
IVS extras
Abandoned Object · Missing Object
Video metadata
Yes (people, motor vehicle, non-motor vehicle attributes)
People counting
Yes · tripwire, area, queue
Heat map
Yes
PPE detection
Yes
Parking space management
Yes
Stereo analysis
Yes
AcuPick
Yes — with a compatible Dahua AI NVR
Video compression
AI H.265 · AI H.264 · H.265+ · H.264+ · MJPEG
Built-in microphone
No (external mic required)
Built-in speaker
No (external speaker required)
Audio I/O
1 in / 1 out (RCA, line-level)
Alarm I/O
3 in / 2 out
RS-485
1 (for external PTZ / peripheral)
BNC video out
1 (CVBS analog debug output)
Network port
RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit · ePoE (up to 800 m on Cat6)
ONVIF
Profile S, G, T, M · CGI · SDK / API
Storage
microSD up to 1 TB · FTP / SFTP / NAS
Mobile client
DMSS (iOS / Android) · Smart PSS Lite · DSS
Power, environment & build
Power supply
12 VDC / 24 VAC / PoE+ (802.3at) / ePoE
Power consumption
Basic 10.6 W (PoE) · Max 24.3 W (PoE with ICR + IR active) · Heater 5.47 W (PoE)
Operating temperature
−40 °C to +65 °C
Humidity
≤ 95% RH non-condensing
Protection
IP67 · IK10 vandal · Anti-Corrosion coating (NEMA 4X on -ATC variant)
Casing
Metal + plastic
Dimensions (L×W×H)
345.6 × 134.2 × 135.1 mm
Net weight
1.65 kg
Certifications
CE-LVD (EN 62368-1) · CE-EMC (2014/30/EU) · FCC Part 15 B · UL/CUL 62368-1
Australian warranty
5 years (via CCTV Guru)
Best used for
Government & critical infrastructure
WizMind X is the AI platform Dahua deploys on transport hubs, government perimeters and critical assets. IK10 metal chassis + 5-year warranty for institutional buyers.
Commercial car park & ANPR
Motorised vari-focal + 12 MP + ANPR (10k allow/blocklist) — gate control, boom-lift trigger, tenancy management for hospitals, hotels, apartment carparks.
Retail & large-venue face recognition
200,000-face on-camera database for VIP detection, staff time-and-attendance, banned-persons watchlists. All processing on-camera — minimal NVR load.
Perimeter surveillance (long runs)
ePoE for up to 800 m PoE cable runs on Cat6. Ideal for large campuses, industrial sites and remote gate approaches where a central switch is far from the camera.
See Dahua AcuPick in action
Dahua AcuPick — attribute-based person & vehicle search (@DahuaUKIreland)
Compatible mounts & accessories
Dahua PFA154 Pole Mount Bracket
Heavy-duty pole bracket rated for the 1.65 kg 7-Series chassis — the datasheet-approved pole mount for this bullet. Pairs with the bullet's integrated wall arm for pole-mounted installs.
Dahua PFA130-E Waterproof Junction Box
Recessed IP66 junction box for clean cable concealment on brick, render or weatherboard. View PFA130-E →
Dahua PFA152-E Pole Mount
Alternative pole bracket for smaller pole diameters. View PFA152-E →
8ware Cat6 CCTV Patch Lead
Blue slim-shielded outdoor Cat6 patch lead — required for full Gigabit + ePoE performance. View 8ware Cat6 →
Frequently asked questions
Is this a TiOC camera with active deterrence?No. This is a pure WizMind X IR bullet with no warm-light LED, no red/blue strobe, no siren and no built-in speaker. It's built around AI analytics (face recognition, ANPR, WizMind suite), not deterrence. For active audio-visual deterrence, look at Dahua's TiOC PRO range.
What does "WizMind X" mean vs WizMind or WizMind 5?WizMind X is Dahua's premium 7-Series AI platform — the deepest analytics suite in the Dahua IPC range. Face recognition against a 200k-face on-camera DB, ANPR with 10k plate list, PPE detection, parking space management. Above WizMind 5, above WizSense.
Does it support face recognition or just detection?Full face recognition — on-camera database of up to 200,000 faces. Handles VIP alerts, watchlist matching and staff time-and-attendance without needing a face-DB server.
Does it do licence-plate recognition (ANPR)?Yes — ANPR up to 60 km/h vehicle speed, with an allow/blocklist of 10,000 plates. Ideal for carpark gate control, apartment tenancy management and hotel boom-lift triggers.
Does it need PoE+ or standard PoE?PoE+ (802.3at) for full output (24.3 W max with IR + heater + AI on). Standard 802.3af may power the base camera but not the full feature set with the heater active.
What is ePoE and do I need it?ePoE is Dahua's extended-distance PoE technology — up to 800 m on Cat6 vs the standard 100 m limit. Only activates with a Dahua ePoE switch or NVR. For runs under 100 m, standard PoE+ works fine.
Does it have two-way audio?Only with external hardware. The camera has line-level RCA audio in + out but no built-in mic or speaker. For two-way talk, connect a powered external mic + speaker to the RCA ports.
What's the warranty?5-year Australian warranty — WizMind tier gets Dahua's longest AU warranty coverage. Serviced back-to-base through CCTV Guru.
Will it work with a third-party NVR?Yes for live view + recording via ONVIF Profile S/T. Face recognition, ANPR, AcuPick and the full WizMind AI feature set only work end-to-end with a Dahua AI NVR (5-Series or higher for AcuPick).
IK10 vandal-rating in real terms?IK10 is the highest impact rating in the IK standard — the housing withstands a 5 kg mass dropped from 40 cm. Rare on a bullet chassis and a genuine differentiator for high-vandalism or wharf/depot installs.
Downloads
DH-IPC-HFW71242H-Z-X Datasheet (PDF)
Bullet Quick Start Guide (PDF)
Bullet Installation Guide (PDF)
Read
more
less
