DS-2DF8A842IXS-AEL(O-STD)(T5)

Hikvision 8A Series 4K 42X Powered by DarkFighter IR Network Speed Dome with 42x optical zoom

Hikvision 8A Series 4K 42x Powered by DarkFighter IR Network Speed Dome, 42x Optical Zoom, 16x digita lzoom, 3840x2160 maximum Resolution, 6.0 mm to 252 mm focal length, IR up to 500 m, Pan, Tilt, H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 Video Compression, 3 streams, Up to 20 channels simultaneous live View, BLC, HLC, 3D DNR, 140 dB WDR wide Dynamic range (WDR), Optical Defog, Image stabilization, 1x RJ45 Self-Adaptive Ethernet Port, Built-In Memory card slot up to 256 GB, 7 inputs & 2 Outputs Alarm, 1 Input Audio, 1 Output Audio, BNC connector Video Output, RS-485, Face Capture, Motion Detection

Overview:

8A Series 4K 42X DarkFighter IR Network Speed Dome
The Hikvision 8A Series 4K 42X Powered by DarkFighter IR Network Speed Dome delivers exceptional surveillance performance for large-scale and high-security environments. Equipped with advanced imaging technology, powerful zoom capabilities, and robust night vision, this camera ensures reliable monitoring in any lighting condition. Its rugged design makes it suitable for both outdoor and challenging installations.

Description
This 8A Series camera features 8 MP resolution, 42x optical zoom, and 16x digital zoom, allowing for precise monitoring of vast areas. Powered-by-DarkFighter technology enhances low-light performance, while IR capabilities extend night vision up to 500 meters. Built for durability, the device is water and dust resistant with IP67 and vandal-proof IK10 ratings. It supports intelligent features including face capture, motion detection, and vehicle monitoring, making it ideal for traffic management and security surveillance.

Features:

Key Features and Benefits:

• High-quality 8 MP imaging for clear, detailed video
• 42x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom for close-up surveillance
• Superior low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• IR night vision up to 500 meters for round-the-clock monitoring
• Rugged design with IP67 water/dust resistance and IK10 vandal-proof rating
• Face capture and motion detection for enhanced security
• Vehicle detection for traffic monitoring applications

Technical Specifications

• Sensor: 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS
• Resolution: 3840x2160 maximum
• Focal Length: 6.0 mm to 252 mm
• Video Compression: H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264
• Streams: 3 simultaneous streams
• Live View: Up to 20 channels
• Wide Dynamic Range: 140 dB WDR
• Image Enhancement: BLC, HLC, 3D DNR, Optical Defog, Image Stabilization
• Connectivity: 1x RJ45 self-adaptive Ethernet port, BNC video output, RS-485
• Storage: Built-in memory card slot up to 256 GB
• Alarm: 7 inputs, 2 outputs
• Audio: 1 input, 1 output

Applications
Ideal for public spaces, traffic monitoring, industrial sites, and high-security areas, the 8A Series ensures detailed surveillance across day and night. Its advanced analytics help streamline security operations and provide actionable insights.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	DS-2DF8A842IXS-AEL(O-STD)(T5)
Camera
Image Sensor	1/1.8" progressive scan CMOS
Min. Illumination	Color: 0.005Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON), B/W: 0.0005Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON)
Shutter Speed	1/1 s to 1 / 30,000 s
Slow Shutter	Yes
Day & Night	IR cut filter
Zoom	42x optical, 16x digital
Max. Resolution	3840 x 2160
Lens
Focus	Auto, semi-auto, manual, rapid focus
Focal Length	6.0 mm to 252 mm
Zoom Speed	Approx. 4.8 s
FOV	Horizontal field of view: 56.6degrees to 1.7degrees (wide-tele)
	Vertical field of view: 33.7degrees to 0.9degrees (wide-tele)
	Diagonal field of view: 63.4degrees to 1.9degrees (wide-tele)
Aperture	Max. F1.2
Illuminator
Supplement Light Type	IR
Supplement Light Range	500 m
Smart Supplement Light	Yes
PTZ
Movement Range (Pan)	360degrees
Movement Range (Tilt)	-20degrees to 90degrees (auto flip)
Pan Speed	Pan speed: configurable from 0.1degrees to 210degrees/s; preset speed: 280degrees/s
Tilt Speed	Tilt speed: configurable from 0.1degrees to 150degrees/s, preset speed 250degrees/s
Proportional Pan	Yes
Presets	300
Patrol Scan	8 patrols, up to 32 presets for each patrol
Pattern Scan	4 pattern scans, record time over 10 minutes for each scan
Power-off Memory	Yes
Park Action	Preset, pattern scan, patrol scan, auto scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panorama scan
3D Positioning	Yes
PTZ Status Display	Yes
Preset Freezing	Yes
Scheduled Task	Preset, pattern scan, patrol scan, auto scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panorama scan, dome reboot, dome adjust, aux output
Video
Main Stream	50 Hz: 25 fps (3840 x 2160 , 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720)
	60 Hz: 30 fps (3840 x 2160 , 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720)
Sub-Stream	50 Hz: 25 fps (704 x 576, 640 x 480, 352 x 288)
	60 Hz: 30 fps (704 x 480, 640 x 480, 352 x 240)
Third Stream	50 Hz: 25 fps (1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 704 x 576, 640 x 480, 352 x 288)
	60 Hz: 30 fps (1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 704 x 480, 640 x 480, 352 x 240)
Video Compression	Main stream: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264
	Sub-stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG
	Third stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG
Video Bit Rate	32 Kbps to 16384 Kbps
H.264 Type	Baseline Profile/Main Profile/High Profile
H.265 Type	Main Profile
Scalable Video Coding (SVC)	H.264 and H.265 encoding
Region of Interest (ROI)	8 fixed regions for each stream
Audio
Audio Compression	G.711alaw, G.711ulaw, G.722.1, G.726, MP2L2, PCM
Audio Bit Rate	64 Kbps (G.711)/16 Kbps (G.722.1)/16 Kbps (G.726)/32 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2)
Network
Network Storage	NAS (NFS, SMB/ CIFS), ANR
Protocols	IPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, 802.1x, Qos, FTP, SMTP, UPnP, SNMP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTCP, RTP, TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, UDP, IGMP, ICMP, Bonjour
API	ISUP, ISAPI, Hikvision SDK, Open Network Video Interface (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T)
Simultaneous Live View	Up to 20 channels
User/Host	Up to 32 users. 3 levels: Administrator, Operator and User
Security	Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, 802.1X authentication (EAP-TLS, EAP-LEAP, EAP-MD5), watermark, IP address filter, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, RTP/RTSP over HTTPS, control timeout settings, security audit log, TLS 1.3, host authentication (MAC address)
Client	HikCentral, iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect
Web Browser	IE11, Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+, Safari 11+
Image
Image Settings	Saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, and white balance adjustable by client software or web browser
Day/Night Switch	Day, night, auto, scheduled-switch
Image Enhancement	BLC, HLC, 3D DNR
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)	140 dB WDR
Defog	Optical defog
Image Stabilization	Yes. Built-in gyroscope to improve EIS performance.
Regional Exposure	Yes
Regional Focus	Yes
Privacy Mask	Up to 24 masks, polygon region, mosaic mask, mask color configurable
SNR	≥ 52 dB
Supplement Detection
Satellite Positioning	Yes
Interface
Ethernet Interface	1 RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port
On-board Storage	Built-in memory card slot, support MicroSD/MicroSDHC/MicroSDXC, up to 256 GB
Alarm	7 inputs, 2 outputs
Audio	1 input (line in), max. input amplitude: 2-2.4 vpp, input impedance: 1 KΩ ± 10%; 1 output (line out), line level, output impedance: 600 Ω
Video Output	1.0V[p-p]/75Ω, PAL, NTSC, BNC connector
RS-485	HIKVISION, Pelco-P, Pelco-D, self-adaptive
Event
Linkage	Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card,notify surveillance center,send email,trigger recording,and PTZ actions (such as preset, patrol scan, pattern scan)
Basic Event	Motion detection, video tampering alarm, alarm input and output, exception
Smart Event	Line crossing detection, region entrance detection, unattended baggage detection, object removal detection, intrusion detection, region exiting detection, vandal-proof alarm, audio exception detection
Smart Tracking	Manual tracking, auto-tracking
Deep Learning Function
Face Capture	Support detecting up to 30 faces at the same time. Support detecting, tracking, capturing, grading, selecting of face in motion, and output the best face picture of the face
Face Comparison	Yes
Perimeter Protection	Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, region exiting
	Support alarm triggering by specified target types (human and vehicle)
Road Traffic and Vehicle Detection
Road Traffic	Support vehicle detection (license plate number,vehicle model, and vehicle color recognition)
General
General Function	Mirror, password protection, watermark, IP address filter
Power	24 VAC (Max. 60 W, including max. 18 W for IR and max. 6 W for heater), Hi-PoE (Max. 50 W, including max. 18 W for IR and max. 6 W for heater)
Operating Condition	Temperature: -40degreesC to 70degreesC (-40degreesF to 158degreesF), Humidity: ≤ 95%
Dimension	Ø 267 mm x 405 mm (Ø 10.51" x 15.94")
	Approx. 8.5 kg (18.74 lb.)
Language	33 languages: English, Russian, Estonian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, German, Italian, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Turkish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Portuguese (Brazil), Ukrainian
Approval
EMC	FCC SDoC (47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B);
	CE-EMC (EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 50130-4: 2011 +A1: 2014);
	RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015);
	IC VoC (ICES-003: Issue 7);
	KC (KN 32: 2015, KN 35: 2015)
Safety	UL (UL 62368-1)
	CB (IEC 62368-1:2014+A11);
	CE-LVD (EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017)
	BIS (IS 13252(Part 1):2010/ IEC 60950-1: 2005);
	LOA (IEC/EN 60950-1)
Environment	CE-RoHS (2011/65/EU); WEEE (2012/19/EU);
	Reach (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
Protection	Lightning Protection, Surge Protection and Voltage Transient Protection, ±6 kV Line to Gnd, ±3kV Line to Line, IK10 (IEC 62262:2002), IP67 (IEC 60529-2013)