WizMind 8 · 8 MP + 2 MP PTZ · TandemVu · 220 m IR
TandemVu Multi-Sensor
Dahua DH-PSDW8842ML-A180-D237 — 8 MP Panoramic + 2 MP 37× PTZ TandemVu
The Dahua PSDW8842ML-A180-D237 is a top-tier TandemVu multi-sensor surveillance system that fuses four 2 MP panoramic sensors (8 MP combined, 180° coverage) with a separate 2 MP 37× optical-zoom PTZ camera in a single WizMind 8 housing. The panoramic stitch gives you persistent situational awareness across a wide perimeter while the PTZ block independently tracks and zooms onto suspects, vehicles or licence plates — with IR reach up to 220 m at full zoom. Built for critical infrastructure, ports, prisons, stadiums, large car parks, council CBDs and industrial perimeters, the camera runs on DC 36 V (67.9 W max — not PoE), carries an IP66 outdoor rating and integrates with Dahua DSS, EVS storage and NVR5x AI/ANZ recorders for full WizMind 8 analytics, AutoTracking 3.0 and tripwire-to-PTZ hand-off. Backed by CCTV Guru's 5-year Australian warranty on this WizMind 8 tier.
Why Choose the Dahua PSDW8842ML-A180-D237
4× 2 MP Panoramic Stitch
Four sensors deliver 180° of continuous panoramic coverage at 8 MP combined — no blind seams across the perimeter.
2 MP 37× Optical PTZ
Independent PTZ camera with 37× optical zoom drops onto faces, plates and incident detail without losing the wide view.
TandemVu Hand-Off
Panoramic AI events automatically hand off coordinates to the PTZ for AutoTracking 3.0 follow without operator input.
IR up to 220 m
Long-range IR cluster on the PTZ block illuminates targets at hundreds of metres in complete darkness.
WizMind 8 Pro AI
Top Dahua AI tier — ANPR, face attributes, perimeter, queue, crowd density and traffic events run on-device.
IP66 Outdoor Build
Sealed for dust and heavy rain — designed for masts, light poles and rooftops at critical sites.
Important Install Note
This is a premium specialist camera with specific power and headend requirements. It is powered by DC 36 V (67.9 W max) — not PoE — so plan a dedicated 36 V supply and surge protection in the cabinet. For full WizMind 8 analytics, ANPR and AutoTracking 3.0 features you must pair it with a Dahua EVS, NVR5x AI/ANZ recorder or DSS Professional / Express VMS — lower-tier NVRs will see basic streams only. Allow extra time for commissioning panoramic stitch, PTZ presets and tripwire-to-PTZ rules.
AI & Smart Detection
Auto-Tracking 3.0
WizMind 8 PTZ tracking smoothly follows a designated person or vehicle across the panoramic frame and returns to home.
ANPR / Licence Plates
PTZ block captures plates at long range; pair with DSS for whitelist/blacklist alerts and gate triggers.
Perimeter Protection
Tripwire and intrusion across the panoramic field deliver low-false-alarm perimeter coverage at site scale.
Face Attributes & Recognition
WizMind 8 captures face attributes (age range, gender, glasses, mask) and supports recognition against DSS face libraries.
Crowd & Queue Analytics
Crowd-density heatmaps and queue-length events for stadiums, transit hubs and event grounds.
Smart Object Detection
Left-luggage and missing-object events for high-value zones — airports, museums, mall atriums.
Technical Specifications
Camera, Lens & Illumination
| Panoramic Sensors |
4 × 1/2.8" 2 MP CMOS (8 MP combined) |
| Panoramic Coverage |
180° horizontal stitched |
| PTZ Sensor |
1/2.8" 2 MP CMOS |
| PTZ Optical Zoom |
37× optical |
| PTZ Focal Length |
6 mm – 222 mm |
| IR Range |
Up to 220 m (PTZ block) |
| WDR |
140 dB True WDR |
| Day/Night |
ICR mechanical filter |
Intelligence, Audio & Network
| AI Platform |
WizMind 8 Pro AI |
| Smart Events |
ANPR, Auto-Tracking 3.0, Face, Perimeter, Crowd, Queue, Left/Missing Object |
| Audio |
Mic & speaker, two-way audio |
| Alarm I/O |
7 in / 2 out |
| Storage |
microSD up to 256 GB; full SD support |
| Protocols |
ONVIF, RTSP, CGI, P2P, IEEE 802.1x |
| Required Headend |
Dahua EVS / NVR5x AI/ANZ / DSS |
| Mobile App |
Dahua DMSS (basic functions) |
Power, Environment & Build
| Primary Power |
DC 36 V (NOT PoE) |
| Max Consumption |
67.9 W |
| Operating Temp |
−40 °C to +70 °C |
| Ingress Rating |
IP66 |
| Pan/Tilt Speed |
0.1°/s – 200°/s |
| Presets |
300 presets, 8 tours, 5 patterns |
| Housing |
Aluminium with glass dome |
| Warranty |
5-Year Australian Warranty |
Recommended NVR Pairings
Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ
Entry WizSense AI NVR — suitable for trial deployments. For full WizMind 8 analytics, use Dahua EVS or DSS. View →
Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-AI/ANZ
16-ch WizSense AI NVR for sites combining the multi-sensor with surrounding fixed PoE cameras. View →
Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ
Budget 4K Smart AI NVR — basic streams only for this camera; not recommended as the primary headend. View →
Dahua DHI-NVR5432-AI/ANZ
32-ch WizSense AI NVR (no built-in PoE) — best of the listed NVR options for full multi-sensor channel support. View →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PSDW8842ML-A180-D237 NDAA compliant?No. Dahua products are not NDAA Section 889 listed and should not be specified for U.S. federally-funded projects.
Can I power it with PoE?No — it requires DC 36 V with up to 67.9 W draw. Plan a dedicated supply and cabinet surge protection at the pole.
What headend does it need?A Dahua EVS storage server, NVR5x AI/ANZ recorder or DSS Pro / Express VMS is required for full WizMind 8 analytics and AutoTracking 3.0.
How far does the PTZ IR reach?Up to 220 m at full optical zoom — designed for ports, prisons and large perimeter monitoring at night.
What is TandemVu?Dahua's architecture pairing wide panoramic sensors with an independent PTZ — the panoramic sees the whole scene while the PTZ zooms onto detail.
Does it do licence-plate recognition?Yes — the PTZ block runs Dahua ANPR; pair with DSS for whitelist/blacklist gate triggers and vehicle logs.
Can it auto-track a target?Yes — AutoTracking 3.0 on the PTZ follows a designated subject across the panoramic frame and returns to home preset.
Does it use Dahua DMSS?DMSS supports basic live view and PTZ control; full analytics belong on the DSS VMS or NVR5x AI/ANZ.
What is the warranty?Backed by a full 5-year Australian warranty via CCTV Guru on this WizMind 8 top-tier model.
Where does it ship from?Australian stock from CCTV Guru with full AU support and local RMA — pre-sales commissioning advice available.
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Order Your Dahua PSDW8842ML-A180-D237 from CCTV Guru
CCTV Guru is an authorised Australian Dahua reseller for the WizMind 8 PSDW series. This is a specialist camera best deployed alongside DSS or EVS — talk to our team about commissioning, power and headend planning via cctvguru.com.au/pages/contact. Full 5-year Australian warranty included.
