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.