X-Spans · 8+4 MP · 10× Zoom · TiOC · Starlight
Dahua DH-SDT3E410-8P-MB-A-PV1 — 8 MP + 4 MP 10× Starlight TiOC X-Spans Network Panoramic & PTZ Camera with Active Deterrence
The Dahua DH-SDT3E410-8P-MB-A-PV1 is an X-Spans SDT3-tier dual-sensor TiOC PTZ — two cameras in one IP66 housing. The panorama channel is an 8 MP 1/2.8" CMOS with a 2.8 mm F1.6 lens spliced across a true 180° horizontal field of view (5376 × 1520 main stream). The detail channel is a 4 MP 1/2.8" Sony STARVIS™ CMOS PTZ with 4 – 40 mm F1.6 – F3.6 motorised optics, 10× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom — detecting targets at 500 m and identifying them at 50 m. Starlight low-light sensors push usable colour down to 0.005 lux on both channels. Dual-light arrays give the panorama head 30 m IR + 30 m white, and the PTZ head 70 m IR + 30 m white. Smart Tracking links the two channels so the PTZ automatically slews onto any target the panorama's WizSense AI flags. Face Detection on the Detail channel captures 6 attributes and 8 expressions per face. Active deterrence stacks red/blue light warning (three flash frequencies, 5 – 30 s duration) with 11 built-in sound alarms plus 10 importable customs, and a built-in speaker. Power is PoE+ (802.3at) or 12 VDC 3 A in a chassis rated –30 °C to +60 °C with TVS 6000 V lightning / surge / voltage-transient protection. Built for Australian carparks, school grounds, freight yards, retail back-of-house, depot perimeters and council reserves where one head should replace two cameras. Backed by a 3-year Australian warranty through CCTV Guru.
Optical Zoom
10× + 16× Digital
Dual Sensor
8 MP + 4 MP STARVIS
Smart Dual Light
IR 70 m · White 30 m
AI Engine
WizSense · Face Detect
Active Deterrence
TiOC Strobe + Siren
Power
PoE+ 802.3at / 12 VDC
See the Dahua TiOC PRO Platform in Action
Dahua's official TiOC PRO highlight — the same active-deterrence platform that runs on the SDT3E410-8P-MB-A-PV1's PTZ head. 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 SDT3E410-8P-MB-A-PV1
This is the entry-tier X-Spans build for Australian sites that want the dual-camera concept without the cost of the SDT4 25× tier. Below are the six reasons it's the right choice when 10× zoom and 100 Base-T network are enough.
180° Awareness, Always-On
The 8 MP panorama channel is permanently recording a true 180° splice at 5376 × 1520 — so when the PTZ is steered onto a target, you don't lose situational awareness of the rest of the scene like you would with a single PTZ alone.
10× Optical Zoom · 50 m Identify Range
The detail PTZ runs 4 – 40 mm motorised optics on a Sony STARVIS™ CMOS, with 16× digital boost. DORI Identify is 50 m at the tele end — enough to recognise faces across most carparks, school grounds and small-yard frontages.
Smart Tracking Without Operator Intervention
Auto Tracking Lite and IVS linkage let the panorama channel hand off targets to the detail PTZ — the PTZ slews, zooms and follows whatever the AI classifies as a person or vehicle, all on-device.
TiOC Active Deterrence on a Dual-Sensor PTZ
Red/blue strobe with three flash frequencies, an 11-sound audible alarm library and a built-in speaker — all mounted on a PTZ that can challenge an intruder anywhere in its 345° hemisphere.
Face Detection with Attribute Extraction
The detail channel captures face snapshots and extracts 6 attributes plus 8 expressions per detection. Includes face cutout with one-inch photo size — useful for visitor logs, NDIS sites and shopfront customer analytics where local privacy law permits.
Built for Outdoor — Lower Power, Lighter Mount
IP66 sealed, TVS 6000 V lightning + surge protection, –30 °C to +60 °C operating range. At 2.17 kg it's lighter than the SDT4 builds (3+ kg) so it fits on lighter wall and pole brackets where heavy housings won't.
Important Install Note — PoE+ Required
This camera draws up to 25 W with illuminator, heater, active deterrence and PTZ all active. It requires 802.3at PoE+, not standard 802.3af, or a local 12 VDC 3 A supply. The network port is 100 Base-T (not gigabit) — so plan the NVR's switch fabric and incoming bandwidth headroom around 100 Mbps per device. For cable runs approaching the 100 m Ethernet limit, plan for an 802.3at midspan injector or local DC.
AI & Smart Detection Capabilities
WizSense Edge AI
Dedicated 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.
Face Detection (Detail Channel)
Captures face snapshots from the 4 MP PTZ feed with quality optimisation. Extracts 6 attributes and 8 expressions per face. Modes: real-time capture, quality-first, and best-of-group selection.
SMD 4.0 Smart Motion
Smart Motion Detection 4.0 filters out animal and foliage motion at the edge — alerts only fire on people and vehicles. Slashes false-alarm volume on rural yards and bushland-adjacent sites.
Full WizSense IVS Library
Tripwire, intrusion, crossing-fence, loitering, abandoned/missing object, fast-moving, parking detection, people gathering and human/vehicle classification — with linkage tracking on people.
Auto Tracking Lite
When an IVS event fires on the panorama channel, the detail PTZ auto-locks onto the target, slewing and zooming to keep it framed for the duration of the alarm. No operator intervention required.
TiOC Active Deterrence Stack
Red/blue light warning with three flash frequencies (high/medium/low) and 5 – 30 s duration. 11 built-in sound alarms plus 10 importable customs. Volume 0–100%, play 1–10 times. Built-in speaker for on-device challenges.
PTZ Kinematics
0° to 345° Pan Range
Wide pan coverage with a 15° mechanical limit at the rear — covers the camera's full hemisphere from a single mount. Power-off memory keeps the position on reboot.
–10° to +90° Tilt
Detail tilt covers straight down to slightly above horizon. Useful for eave-mounted overhead patrol of a driveway or carpark.
80°/s Slew Speed
Manual and preset speed both reach 80°/s pan and 50°/s tilt — fast enough for IVS-triggered scene checks. Manual control bottoms out at 0.1°/s for fine framing.
300 Presets
Up to 300 stored positions. Configure the camera to cycle through key zones on idle, or auto-patrol after an IVS alarm fires. Power-off memory survives reboots.
Technical Specifications
Panorama Channel
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8" CMOS |
| Maximum Resolution |
5376 (H) × 1520 (V) — 8 MP |
| Lens |
2.8 mm fixed |
| Maximum Aperture |
F1.6 |
| Field of View |
H: 180° · V: 47° |
| Min. Illumination |
0.005 lux @ F1.6 (colour) · 0.0005 lux @ F1.6 (B/W) · 0 lux (illuminator on) |
| IR / White Light |
30 m / 30 m |
| WDR |
DWDR |
| Close Focus Distance |
0.6 m |
| Electronic Shutter |
1 s – 1/100,000 s |
| ROM / RAM |
4 GB / 2 GB |
Detail Channel (10× PTZ)
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8" Sony STARVIS™ CMOS |
| Maximum Resolution |
2560 (H) × 1440 (V) — 4 MP |
| Lens |
4 mm – 40 mm motorised vari-focal |
| Optical Zoom |
10× |
| Digital Zoom |
16× |
| Maximum Aperture |
F1.6 – F3.6 |
| Field of View |
H: 58° – 11.3° · V: 33.1° – 6.4° · D: 66.4° – 12.8° |
| Focus Control |
Auto · Semi-Auto · Manual |
| Min. Illumination |
0.005 lux @ F1.6 (colour) · 0.0005 lux @ F1.6 (B/W) · 0 lux (illuminator on) |
| IR / White Light |
70 m / 30 m |
| WDR |
120 dB true WDR |
| DORI (Tele 40 mm) |
Detect 500 m · Observe 197.5 m · Recognise 100 m · Identify 50 m |
| Image Stabilisation |
EIS |
| S/N Ratio |
≥ 55 dB |
| Electronic Shutter |
1 s – 1/30,000 s |
| ROM / RAM |
4 GB / 1 GB |
PTZ & Smart Tracking
| Pan Range |
0° to 345° |
| Tilt Range |
–10° to +90° |
| Manual Speed (Detail) |
Pan 0.1° – 80°/s · Tilt 0.1° – 50°/s |
| Preset Speed |
Pan 80°/s · Tilt 50°/s |
| Presets |
300 |
| Idle Motion |
Preset |
| Power-off Memory |
Yes |
| Smart Tracking |
Panorama → Detail linkage tracking · Auto Tracking Lite |
Intelligence, Video & Active Deterrence
| AI Platform |
WizSense |
| IVS |
Tripwire · intrusion · crossing-fence · loitering · abandoned/missing object · fast-moving · parking detection · people gathering · human/vehicle alarm classification · linkage tracking (people) |
| Face Detection (Detail) |
6 attributes · 8 expressions · face cutout (one-inch photo) · real-time / quality-first / best-of-group capture |
| SMD |
SMD 4.0 |
| Auto Tracking |
Auto Tracking Lite |
| Active Deterrence — Light |
Red/blue light warning · 5 – 30 s flash duration · high/medium/low frequency |
| Active Deterrence — Sound |
11 built-in sound alarms + 10 custom uploads · volume 0–100% · play 1–10 times |
| Video Compression |
Smart H.265+ · H.265 · Smart H.264+ · H.264 · H.264B · H.264H · H.264M · MJPEG (sub stream 1) |
| Streaming |
3 streams (per channel) |
| Panorama Main Stream |
5376 × 1520 @ 1 – 25/30 fps |
| Detail Main Stream |
4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / 1.3 MP / 720p @ 1 – 25/30 fps |
| Bit Rate Control |
CBR · VBR |
| Video Bit Rate (Panorama) |
H.264 128 kbps – 16,384 kbps · H.265 51 kbps – 13,312 kbps |
| Video Bit Rate (Detail) |
H.264 96 kbps – 16,384 kbps · H.265 38 kbps – 10,240 kbps |
| WDR / BLC / HLC |
120 dB (Detail) · Yes / Yes |
| Noise Reduction |
2D NR · 3D NR |
| Defog |
Electronic |
Audio, Alarm & Network
| Audio Compression (Panorama) |
PCM · G.711a · G.711Mu · G.726 · MPEG2-Layer2 · G.722.1 · G.729 |
| 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 Input |
1 channel — on/off 0 – 5 VDC |
| Alarm Output |
1 channel |
| Alarm Linkage |
Capture · recording · email · preset · tour · pattern · alarm digital · audio · warning light |
| Network Port |
RJ-45 (100 Base-T) |
| Network Protocols |
FTP · RTMP · IPv6 · Bonjour · IPv4 · DNS · RTCP · PPPoE · NTP · RTP · 802.1x · QoS · HTTPS · SNMP · TCP/IP · DDNS · UPnP · NFS · ICMP · UDP · IGMP · HTTP · SSL · DHCP · SMTP · RTSP · ARP |
| Interoperability |
ONVIF (Profile S, G, T) · CGI · SDK · P2P |
| Streaming Method |
Unicast / Multicast |
| Max Users |
20 (total bandwidth 64 Mbps) |
| Storage |
Micro SD up to 512 GB · FTP / SFTP · NAS |
| Management Software |
DMSS · DSS Pro |
| Mobile Client |
iOS · Android (DMSS) |
Power, Environment & Build
| Power Supply |
12 VDC, 3 A ± 10% · PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) |
| Power Consumption |
Basic 12 W · Max 25 W (illuminator + heating glass + siren & light + PTZ) |
| Operating Temperature |
–30 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity |
≤ 95% |
| Protection |
IP66 · TVS 6000 V lightning protection · surge protection · voltage transient protection |
| Product Dimensions |
140.3 mm × 181.7 mm × 238.8 mm (L × W × H) |
| Net Weight |
2.17 kg |
| Gross Weight |
3.1 kg |
| Certifications |
CE — EN 55032 · EN 55035 · IEC 61000-3-2 · IEC 61000-3-3 · EN 62368-1 · IEC 62471 · RCM (AU) |
| Australian Warranty |
3 Years (via CCTV Guru) |
How It Compares — SDT3E410-8P-MB-A-PV1 vs SDT4E425-8P-GB-APV1
The closest sibling in the X-Spans line-up is the Dahua DH-SDT4E425-8P-GB-APV1 — the larger SDT4-tier sibling with the same 8+4 MP dual-sensor layout, but stepped up to 25× zoom and a higher-tier Xinghan AI platform. The table below contrasts both on the factors that drive the buying decision.
| Feature |
SDT3E410-8P-MB-A-PV1 (this camera)
|
SDT4E425-8P-GB-APV1 (SDT4 tier)
|
| Panorama Resolution |
8 MP (5376 × 1520) |
8 MP (4096 × 1860) |
| Panorama FOV |
180° splice |
180° splice |
| Detail Resolution |
4 MP STARVIS™ |
4 MP |
| Detail Optical Zoom |
10× (4 – 40 mm) |
25× (5 – 125 mm) — longer reach |
| Detail DORI Identify (tele) |
50 m |
250 m — 5× further |
| AI Platform |
WizSense · Auto Tracking Lite |
WizSense + Xinghan Large-Scale AI
|
| Smart Search |
No AcuPick / Quick Pick |
AcuPick attribute search |
| Active Deterrence |
TiOC — strobe + 11 sound + speaker |
TiOC — strobe + 11 sound + speaker |
| WDR (Detail) |
120 dB |
120 dB |
| Network Port |
100 Base-T |
1 Gbps |
| Operating Temperature |
–30 °C to +60 °C |
–40 °C to +65 °C — wider |
| Net Weight |
2.17 kg — lighter mount |
3.1 kg |
| Power Draw (Max) |
25 W |
25 W |
| IP Rating |
IP66 · TVS 6000 V |
IP66 · TVS 6000 V |
| Best For |
Carparks, school grounds, retail and council reserves where 50 m identify range and 100 Mbps network are enough |
Sites needing long-reach identify (250 m), AcuPick attribute search and gigabit network — large yards, transport, mining |
Recommended NVR Pairings
A dual-sensor PTZ uses two NVR channels. Below are four CCTV Guru-stocked Dahua AI NVRs sized to the deployments where this camera is most often specified.
Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-AI/ANZ
5-Series AcuPick NVR · 16 channels · 16 PoE+ ports (1–8 ePoE) · 2 HDD bays · 1U. The most common pairing — runs the dual-sensor PTZ on PoE+ plus 13 other fixed cameras around the site.
View Dahua NVR5216-16P-AI →
Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ
5-Series AcuPick NVR · 8 channels · 8 built-in PoE+ ports · 2 HDD bays · 1U. Sized for a single-PTZ deployment alongside 4–6 fixed cameras — small business and residential.
View Dahua NVR5208-8P-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 X-Spans PTZs alongside fixed cameras.
View Dahua NVR5432-AI →
Compatible Mounts & Accessories
PFB5310W — Wall Mount
Heavy-duty wall mount bracket sized for the SDT3 X-Spans housing. The default outdoor wall mount. Use for façade, brick, render and tilt-slab walls.
DH-PFA121 — Water-proof Junction Box
Water-proof junction box for outdoor cable termination. Strongly recommended for AU coastal and humid installs to keep condensation off the RJ-45 connector.
PFA7711 — Mount Adapter
Included adapter that bridges the camera mounting plate to common bracket footprints. Standard included accessory.
DH-PFB300C / PFB301C — Ceiling Mount
Standard ceiling-mount brackets for indoor or covered-area installs — entry lobbies, depot canopies, undercover loading bays.
DH-PFA152-E / PFA156 / PFA150 — Pole Mounts
Pole mount bracket options for 60 – 110 mm poles — light poles, fence posts, perimeter pylons. Choice depends on pole diameter and mounting geometry.
PFA106 — Pole Mount Bracket (Alternative)
Alternative pole-mount option from Dahua's accessory range. Useful for thinner poles or non-standard mounting geometries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dahua SDT3E410-8P-MB-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.
How many NVR channels does this camera use?
Two. The panorama channel and the detail channel each present as a separate IP video stream, so they consume two channels on the NVR. Use a 16-channel NVR if you want this camera plus 12–14 other fixed cameras on the same recorder.
Is this a TiOC camera?
Yes — the PV1 suffix is the TiOC active-deterrence indicator on X-Spans cameras. The detail PTZ head includes red/blue strobe with three flash frequencies, an 11-sound audible alarm library (with 10 custom upload slots) and a built-in speaker.
Does it support AcuPick attribute search?
No. AcuPick is reserved for the SDT4-tier X-Spans and other Xinghan-AI products. This SDT3 build runs WizSense with Auto Tracking Lite and Face Detection — strong AI for an entry-tier dual-sensor, but no attribute-based recorded-video search. For AcuPick, see the SDT4E425-8P-GB-APV1 step-up sibling.
What power does it need?
PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at), not standard 802.3af, or 12 VDC at 3 A. Maximum draw is 25 W with illuminator, heater, active deterrence and PTZ all active. A standard 802.3af PoE switch will not run this camera.
What's the network speed?
The network port is 100 Base-T (100 Mbps), not gigabit. With two video streams (panorama + detail) plus audio and event data, total per-camera bandwidth fits comfortably within the 100 Mbps envelope, but plan your NVR's switch fabric headroom accordingly.
How far can the PTZ see at night?
The detail PTZ has 70 m IR + 30 m white light, plus Starlight low-light at 0.0005 lux B/W. DORI Identify distance at the 40 mm tele setting is 50 m. The panorama channel adds 30 m IR + 30 m white light across its 180° splice.
Can the camera follow a target automatically?
Yes — Auto Tracking Lite lets the detail PTZ lock onto any target the panorama channel's AI classifies as a person or vehicle. The PTZ slews, zooms and follows for the duration of the alarm.
Does it do face detection?
Yes — the detail channel captures face snapshots and extracts 6 attributes plus 8 expressions per face. Includes face cutout (one-inch photo). Modes include real-time, quality-first and best-of-group capture. NDIS and shopfront sites should check local privacy law before enabling face-attribute analytics.
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.
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