• DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW(T5) speed dome

• A mount: Hikvision lists DS-1602ZJ-P (wall), DS-1661ZJ-P (pendant) or DS-1602ZJ-pole-P (pole)
• 24 VAC supply (up to 62 W) or 802.3bt PoE (up to 51 W)
• Cat5e or Cat6 cable and an NVR or video management software

01

Fit the mount

Use a wall, pendant or pole mount rated for a 9.6 kg dome. Hikvision lists DS-1602ZJ-P, DS-1661ZJ-P and DS-1602ZJ-pole-P.

02

Run power and data

Cat5e or Cat6 to the dome, plus 24 VAC (up to 62 W) or an 802.3bt PoE source (up to 51 W).

03

Activate and add it

Set the admin password in a browser or iVMS-4200, then add it to your NVR, HikCentral or Hik-Connect.

04

Set presets and tracking

Save presets, build patrols and patterns, then set line crossing or intrusion rules and turn on auto-tracking.

Mount

Wall, pendant or pole mount

Hikvision lists DS-1602ZJ-P (wall), DS-1661ZJ-P (pendant) and DS-1602ZJ-pole-P (pole). Confirm the right one with us.

Power

24 VAC or 802.3bt PoE

Up to 62 W on 24 VAC or 51 W on PoE. A standard PoE+ (802.3at) port is not enough.

Recorder

An NVR or VMS

A Hikvision NVR or HikCentral gets the most from presets, tracking and smart events.

Storage

A microSD card

Optional, up to 256 GB, as backup when the network drops (ANR).

Ports and rail yards

Long sight lines across stacks and sidings, with 500 m of IR at night.

Highways and roads

Vehicle detection with plate, model and colour, from one pole.

Large perimeters

Auto-tracking follows a person along the fence after a line crossing alarm.

Mines and quarries

Wide-open pits watched from one high point, IP67 against dust and rain.

City and campus

Squares, parks and car parks covered by patrols between presets.

Airports and venues

Read detail at range on aprons, gates and crowds.

How far can it zoom?

42× optical, with a 7.5 to 315 mm lens, plus 16× digital. Wide to tele takes about 7.5 seconds.

How far can it see at night?

Smart IR reaches up to 500 m. In colour it works down to 0.002 lux at F1.6, and down to 0.0002 lux in black and white.

What power does it need?

24 VAC at up to 62 W, or PoE to IEEE 802.3bt at up to 51 W. A standard PoE+ (802.3at) port does not supply enough power.

Is a mount included?

No mount is listed with the camera. Hikvision's datasheet lists DS-1602ZJ-P wall, DS-1661ZJ-P pendant and DS-1602ZJ-pole-P pole mounts as optional.

Does it track people and vehicles automatically?

Yes. It supports manual and auto-tracking, and its line crossing, intrusion and region alarms can be filtered to humans, vehicles or both.

Can it read number plates?

It supports vehicle detection with licence plate number, vehicle model and vehicle colour recognition, as listed in Hikvision's specification.

Does it capture faces?

Yes. It detects up to 30 faces at once, keeps the best picture of each, and supports face comparison.

How many presets does it have?

300 presets, 8 patrols of up to 32 presets each, and 4 pattern scans of over 10 minutes each.

Will it cope with weather and wind?

It is rated IP67 and runs from −40 °C to 70 °C. It has a rain-sensing wiper, a heater, optical defog and gyroscope-assisted stabilisation.

Will it work with a non-Hikvision recorder?

It supports ONVIF Profile S, G and T, so most ONVIF recorders can record it. PTZ control, tracking and smart events work best with Hikvision NVRs or HikCentral.

Is this model still made?

Hikvision lists it as discontinued. Confirm stock with us before ordering, and we can suggest a current alternative if needed.

Who can install it?

A 9.6 kg dome on a pole or wall should go in with the right mount and safe working at heights. Concealed data cabling needs an ACMA-registered cabler, and 24 VAC supply wiring from mains needs a licensed electrician.