4G LTE · Solar + Battery · 3+3 MP · WizColor · Hybrid-Zoom PTDahua DH-IPC-PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20 — 3+3 MP WizColor Hybrid-Zoom Pan-Tilt 4G LTE Solar-Powered Network Camera with Battery (2649 Series)
The Dahua DH-IPC-PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20 is a fully off-grid surveillance camera that runs on a built-in 65 Wh lithium battery recharged by an included 8 W solar panel and connects to the internet via 4G LTE on Australian mobile networks (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) using a standard data SIM. The dual-lens design pairs a 2.8 mm fixed wide-angle lens for permanent scene awareness with a motorised pan-tilt 3.6 mm / 8.4 mm hybrid-zoom lens that slews up to 350° horizontally and 90° vertically — when the fixed lens detects a target, the PT lens auto-tracks it. Both lenses are 3 MP 1/2.8" CMOS with Dahua's brightest F1.0 WizColor large-aperture optics, pulling usable colour video down to 0.0005 lux. Smart Dual Light pairs the warm-light arrays (30 m on the fixed lens, 50 m on the PT lens) with white-light active deterrence and a built-in speaker with 3 sound alarms. AOV Mode (Always-On Video) enables 24/7 recording on ultra-low power — yes, battery and solar do actually record around the clock.
Built for Australian sites with no mains power and no Wi-Fi — rural farms, remote sheds, holiday properties, construction sites, building yards, weekenders, boat ramps and bush blocks where running a PoE cable or installing a Wi-Fi extender simply isn't an option. IP66 sealed, TVS 2000 V lightning protection, operating range −20 °C to +60 °C. SMD 3.0 with human and vehicle classification filters animal motion (kangaroos, cattle, possums) so only the right type of target raises alerts. View, talk back, control pan-tilt and review footage from anywhere via the free DMSS mobile app on 4G or Wi-Fi. Backed by a 3-year Australian warranty through CCTV Guru as authorised Dahua AU reseller. SKU 2649 series — the off-grid 4G solar PT solution for Australian rural, remote and project sites.
Why Choose the Dahua PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20 — Off-Grid 4G Solar PT Camera
Truly Off-Grid — Solar + Battery + 4G
Built-in 65 Wh lithium battery recharged by the included 8 W solar panel. Connects to the internet via 4G LTE on any Australian mobile carrier (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) using a standard data SIM. No mains power, no Wi-Fi, no Ethernet cable — install it on a paddock fence post, a builder's site shed, a holiday-house gable or a remote shed and walk away.
Dual Lens — Always Watching + Auto-Tracking
The fixed 2.8 mm wide-angle lens monitors the whole scene 24/7. When SMD 3.0 detects a person or vehicle, the motorised 3.6 / 8.4 mm pan-tilt lens automatically pans (0–350°), tilts (0–90°) and slews onto the target to capture detail.
F1.0 WizColor — Best Low-Light in Class
Both lenses use 1/2.8" CMOS sensors paired with Dahua's brightest F1.0 large-aperture WizColor optics. Minimum illumination of 0.0005 lux colour — usable full-colour video at twilight and under moonlight.
AOV Mode — 24/7 Recording on Battery
Always-On Video mode keeps the camera recording continuously, not just on motion events, while sipping battery at a low enough rate that the 8 W solar panel can keep up indefinitely in normal Australian sun conditions.
Active Deterrence — Built-In
White-light warning array plus a built-in speaker with 3 configurable sound alarms (volume 1–100%, play 1–10 times). When SMD detects a person or vehicle inside an IVS zone, the camera challenges them on the spot.
Built for Harsh Australian Outdoor
IP66 sealed, TVS 2000 V lightning + surge protection, −20 °C to +60 °C operating range. The solar panel pre-warms the battery in cold conditions to prevent damage at low temperatures.
Important Install Note — 4G SIM & Solar Orientation
This camera needs a standard nano-SIM with a data plan on a 4G LTE Australian carrier — Telstra, Optus or Vodafone. A 5 GB/month plan is plenty for AOV-Mode recording; heavier remote-viewing usage may push to 10–20 GB. Most Australian rural carriers offer "M2M" or "device" SIM plans at low cost — confirm 4G coverage at the install site first using your carrier's coverage map. Solar orientation: for year-round AU sun, face the 8 W panel north (Southern Hemisphere) at roughly local-latitude tilt — for example, ~33° in Sydney, ~28° in Brisbane. The mount allows directional adjustment. Standard charging is USB Type-C with QC 2.0 support.
AI & Smart Detection Capabilities
SMD 3.0 Smart Motion Detection
On-device deep-learning algorithms classify every motion event as human, vehicle or "other". Filters out kangaroos, cattle, wallabies, sheep, possums and wind-blown branches — the rural Australian false-alarm sources that overwhelm generic 4G cameras.
Auto Tracking Lite + Linkage Tracking
When the fixed wide-angle lens detects a classified target, the PT lens auto-slews onto it and follows. Linkage tracking maintains the target across the camera's full 350° pan range.
White-Light Active Deterrence
Configurable white-light warning array triggers on detected human/vehicle events. Combined with the built-in speaker's 3 sound alarms, the camera challenges intruders the moment they enter the scene.
Two-Way Audio via DMSS
Built-in microphone and speaker support full-duplex two-way audio through Dahua's free DMSS mobile app over 4G. Instruct delivery drivers, warn off trespassers, or talk to family at the holiday house.
50 Presets + Power-off Memory
Store up to 50 named pan-tilt positions for quick recall. Power-off memory keeps positions on battery cycles. Ideal for "driveway view", "shed door", "front gate" and "horse paddock" as one-tap presets in DMSS.
Edge Recording — Micro SD Up to 512 GB
Records locally to a Micro SD card (up to 512 GB). AOV-Mode 24/7 recording at 1080p sub-stream stretches a 512 GB card to roughly 4–6 weeks of continuous footage.
Technical Specifications
Camera & Dual Lens System
| Model |
DH-IPC-PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20 |
| Form Factor |
Hybrid-zoom Pan-Tilt (PTS) 4G LTE outdoor |
| Image Sensors |
Fixed lens: 1/2.8" CMOS · PT lens: 1/2.8" CMOS |
| Resolution (each) |
3 MP — 2304 × 1296 (Fixed) · 3 MP — 2304 × 1296 (PT) |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.0005 lux @ F1.0 (colour) · 0 lux (illuminator on) |
| WDR |
DWDR (both lenses) |
| WizColor |
Yes — F1.0 large-aperture full-colour low-light |
| AOV Mode (Always-On Video) |
Yes — 24/7 recording on battery |
Lens & Illumination
| Fixed Lens |
2.8 mm · F1.0 · FOV H 93.5° / V 51.9° / D 110.1° |
| PT Lens |
Hybrid-zoom 3.6 mm + 8.4 mm · F1.0 · FOV at 3.6 mm H 81.5° / V 44.3°; at 8.4 mm H 15.1° / V 8.4° |
| Warm Light (Fixed) |
Up to 30 m |
| Warm Light (PT) |
Up to 50 m |
| Illuminators |
4 × warm-light LEDs per lens |
Pan-Tilt & Intelligence
| PT Lens Pan |
0° to 350° (electric) |
| PT Lens Tilt |
0° to +90° (electric) |
| Fixed Lens Pan/Tilt |
0° to 210° pan / −7° to +20° tilt (manual) |
| Manual + Preset Speed |
Pan 40°/s · Tilt 40°/s |
| Presets |
50 |
| Power-off Memory |
Yes |
| Smart Tracking |
Auto Tracking Lite + Linkage Tracking (fixed → PT) |
| SMD |
SMD 3.0 |
| Alarm Events |
Motion · human detection · vehicle detection |
| Active Deterrence — Light |
White-light warning array |
| Active Deterrence — Sound |
Built-in speaker · 3 sound alarms · volume 1–100% · play 1–10 times |
Audio, Connectivity & Storage
| Built-in Microphone |
Yes |
| Built-in Speaker |
Yes |
| Two-Way Talk |
Yes (via DMSS app) |
| Carrier Network |
4G LTE |
| Wireless Bands (EAU) |
LTE-FDD: B1 / B3 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B20 / B28 · LTE-TDD: B38 / B40 / B41 |
| SIM |
Standard nano-SIM (Telstra / Optus / Vodafone data SIM) |
| Storage |
Micro SD card up to 512 GB |
| Resolutions |
3 MP · 1080p · 720p · 640 × 360 (both lenses) |
| Mobile Client |
DMSS (iOS / Android) |
Power, Battery & Environment
| Power Supply |
Built-in lithium battery + included 8 W solar panel · USB Type-C charging (QC 2.0) |
| Battery Capacity |
65 Wh lithium |
| Operating Temperature |
Unit: −20 °C to +60 °C |
| Battery Charging Temp |
−10 °C to +50 °C (solar panel pre-heats battery to 0 °C before charging in cold conditions) |
| Battery Discharging Temp |
−20 °C to +60 °C |
| Protection |
IP66 · TVS 2000 V lightning protection · surge protection · voltage transient protection |
| Product Dimensions |
223.2 mm × 130.0 mm × 215.0 mm (L × W × H) |
| Net Weight |
1.8 kg |
| Gross Weight |
2.5 kg |
| Australian Warranty |
3 Years (via CCTV Guru) |
How It Compares — 4G Solar PT vs Traditional Wired Install
| Factor |
PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20 (this camera)
|
Traditional Wired Camera Install |
| Power Source |
Solar + battery — fully off-grid |
240 V mains power point required |
| Internet Connection |
4G LTE SIM — works anywhere with mobile coverage |
Wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi extender from the house |
| Trade Required |
One install pass — bolt to a fence post or pole, insert SIM, scan QR code |
Electrician for power + tradesperson for cable run |
| Time to First Footage |
~30 minutes from box-open to live view in DMSS |
1–3 days depending on site complexity |
| Best For |
Rural farms, holiday homes, weekenders, construction sites, builders' yards, sheds, paddocks, jetties, boat ramps |
Permanent installations near the house with mains power and existing network infrastructure |
Recommended Australian Use Cases
Rural Farms & Cattle Paddocks
Mount on a fence post overlooking the gate, the cattle race, the bore pump or the equipment shed. 4G LTE works wherever Telstra rural coverage reaches.
Holiday Houses & Weekenders
The classic off-grid use case. Install at the holiday house and check on it any time from Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane. Two-way talk lets you greet rental guests or warn off trespassers.
Construction & Building Sites
Powered up before site infrastructure is. Bolt to scaffolding, a builder's compound fence, a portable office or a temporary shed. Active deterrence + DMSS push alerts catch tool theft and unauthorised after-hours access.
Remote Sheds, Stables & Storage
Sheds at the back of the property, horse stables 200 m from the house, container storage in the paddock — anywhere a Cat6 cable would cost more than the camera.
Jetties, Boat Ramps & Marinas
Watch your boat, jet ski or trailer when it's stored off-property. IP66 + TVS 2000 V protects against marine spray and lightning.
Builders & Trades Yards
Watch the back lot at the builder's yard, the panel beater's overflow car park, the landscaping supplies yard or the wrecker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dahua PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20 NDAA compliant?
No. Dahua is not certified under NDAA Section 889. If your project has an NDAA mandate, choose a NDAA-compliant brand from our range instead.
Does it really run on solar alone?
Yes — under normal Australian sun conditions, the included 8 W solar panel keeps the 65 Wh battery topped up indefinitely while running AOV-Mode 24/7 recording at 1080p sub-stream. Heavy remote-viewing usage on 4G consumes more battery.
What 4G carriers does it work on in Australia?
The camera supports all major LTE bands used by Australian carriers — Telstra (B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B28, B40), Optus and Vodafone. Use a standard nano-SIM with a data plan from any carrier with coverage at your install site.
How much mobile data does it use?
Typical AOV-Mode 24/7 recording with cloud thumbnail upload + occasional DMSS viewing: ~3–6 GB/month. Heavy remote viewing via DMSS on 4G: 10–20 GB/month. Most Australian M2M / "device" SIM plans offer 5–10 GB/month at $10–25/month.
Why dual-lens instead of a single zoom lens?
The fixed wide-angle lens continuously monitors the scene at full sensor resolution. When SMD detects a target, the PT zoom lens slews onto it. Single-lens PT cameras lose situational awareness when the lens zooms in — the dual-lens design solves that.
Can I view it on my phone?
Yes — Dahua's free DMSS app on iOS and Android. Add the camera by scanning the QR code on the housing. You get live view, PT control, two-way talk, motion alerts and recorded-footage playback over 4G or Wi-Fi.
Will the battery survive Australian winter cold?
Yes — operating temperature is −20 °C to +60 °C. The solar panel pre-warms the battery to 0 °C before charging in cold conditions, preventing the damage that low-temperature charging would cause to a lithium cell.
Can I record locally as well as cloud?
Yes — the camera records to a Micro SD card (up to 512 GB) inside the housing. AOV-Mode 24/7 sub-stream gives roughly 4–6 weeks of continuous footage on a 512 GB card before overwrite.
What's the warranty in Australia?
3 years, supplied through CCTV Guru as an authorised Australian Dahua reseller. We handle warranty claims locally — no overseas shipping required.
How long does install take?
About 30 minutes for someone comfortable with a cordless drill. Bolt the pole bracket to a fence post or pole, attach the camera, mount the solar panel north-facing, insert the SIM and SD card, scan the QR code in DMSS — done. No electrician, no cable run.
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