Product Overview

The Hikvision DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR is a professional 4MP network PTZ speed dome designed for demanding long-range surveillance applications. It combines a large 1/1.8-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor with DarkFighter 2.0 low-light technology, a powerful 32× optical zoom system, 150dB AWDR, extended infrared illumination and intelligent PTZ tracking functions.

The camera is intended for large outdoor environments where a fixed CCTV camera cannot provide sufficient coverage. Its full PTZ movement allows an operator or compatible surveillance system to pan around the monitored area, tilt vertically and optically zoom into distant areas of interest.

This listing is specifically for the wired DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR. It must not be confused with the separate DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR/4G version, which uses a different supplementary-light configuration.

Key Features

• 4MP network PTZ speed dome
• Maximum resolution of 2688 × 1520
• Large 1/1.8-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor
• DarkFighter 2.0 low-light technology
• 6-192mm motorised zoom lens
• 32× optical zoom
• 16× digital zoom
• Approximately F1.5 maximum aperture
• 150dB AWDR
• Manufacturer-rated IR illumination up to 400m
• Face capture
• Manual and automatic smart tracking
• Line crossing detection
• Intrusion detection
• Region entrance detection
• Region exiting detection
• Unattended baggage detection
• Object removal detection
• Optical defog
• Electronic Image Stabilisation
• Built-in gyroscope
• 360° PTZ pan movement
• -15° to 90° tilt with auto flip
• 300 preset positions
• 8 patrol routes
• 4 pattern scans
• Power-off memory
• H.265+ video compression
• microSD storage support up to 256GB
• NAS and ANR recording support
• 7 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs
• External audio input and output
• RS-485
• Built-in heater
• Built-in wiper
• Demist function
• 12V DC operation
• IP66 outdoor protection
• 6000V lightning protection

4MP High-Resolution PTZ Imaging

The DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR uses a large 1/1.8-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor and provides a maximum resolution of 2688 × 1520.

For UK 50Hz operation, the platform supports up to 25 frames per second at 2688 × 1520, 2560 × 1440, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960 and 1280 × 720.

The combination of a relatively large image sensor and 4MP resolution makes the camera particularly suitable for monitoring expansive sites where low-light image quality and long-range optical performance are important.

DarkFighter 2.0 Low-Light Technology

DarkFighter 2.0 is Hikvision's advanced low-light imaging technology designed to retain useful image detail in challenging illumination.

The camera platform specifies minimum illumination of approximately 0.005 lux in colour at F1.5 with AGC enabled and approximately 0.001 lux in black-and-white mode. With supplementary infrared illumination operating, the camera can function at 0 lux.

These values are manufacturer laboratory references and should not be treated as guaranteed real-world image quality in every lighting condition.

Powerful 32× Optical Zoom

The camera uses a motorised zoom lens covering approximately 6mm to 192mm, providing 32× optical zoom.

Optical zoom physically changes the focal length of the lens, allowing distant subjects to fill more of the image while retaining substantially more available detail than digital enlargement alone.

An additional 16× digital zoom is available for further electronic enlargement, although digital zoom cannot create additional optical detail.

Wide-to-Telephoto Viewing Angle

The 32× optical system provides approximately 60.2° horizontal coverage at the wide end and narrows to approximately 1.6° at maximum telephoto.

Vertical coverage ranges from approximately 35.2° to 0.9°, while diagonal coverage ranges from approximately 67.4° to 2.6°.

This allows the same camera to provide a broad overview of a large site and then concentrate on a much smaller distant area when required.

Up to 400m Infrared Night Illumination

Hikvision's exact DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR datasheet specifies infrared illumination up to 400 metres.

This unusually long IR range makes the camera suitable for large outdoor sites such as roads, railways, airports, ports, parks, large industrial facilities and open areas where conventional short-range CCTV illumination may not be sufficient.

The 400m figure is a manufacturer-rated illumination distance. It does not mean that a face, number plate or other subject is guaranteed to be identifiable at 400 metres.

The separate DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR/4G must not be used as the specification source for this field. That model uses a different 200m IR plus 30m white-light hybrid configuration.

150dB AWDR

The DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR uses Hikvision's 150dB AWDR technology to improve image performance in scenes containing extreme differences between bright and dark areas.

This can be valuable around roads, site entrances, industrial areas and open spaces where direct sunlight, headlights and deep shadows may occur within the same scene.

To remain technically accurate, this listing uses Hikvision's own term 150dB AWDR rather than changing it to a different WDR marketing description.

Optical Defog

Optical defog helps improve image visibility in atmospheric conditions such as haze and mist.

This can be particularly valuable for long-range PTZ surveillance because atmospheric effects become increasingly significant when viewing distant subjects.

Defog improves visibility but cannot make extremely dense fog or physical visual obstruction disappear completely.

Gyroscope-Assisted Image Stabilisation

Electronic Image Stabilisation is supported and uses information from the camera's built-in gyroscope to improve stabilisation performance.

This is particularly useful when the PTZ is installed on structures exposed to vibration or wind because even relatively small camera movement becomes much more noticeable when using high optical zoom.

True 360° PTZ Operation

The camera provides full pan, tilt and zoom control rather than simply using a motorised lens.

Pan movement covers 360°, while tilt movement extends from approximately -15° to 90° with automatic flip.

Pan speed can be configured from approximately 0.1° to 130° per second, with preset movement up to 130° per second. Tilt speed ranges from approximately 0.1° to 80° per second, with preset tilt speed up to 80° per second.

300 PTZ Presets

Up to 300 preset positions can be configured, allowing operators or compatible surveillance software to quickly move the camera to predefined areas of interest.

The camera also supports eight patrol routes with up to 32 presets in each patrol.

Four pattern scans are supported, with more than ten minutes of movement recording available for each pattern according to the manufacturer specification.

Power-Off Memory and Scheduled PTZ Tasks

Power-off memory allows the camera to recover relevant PTZ operating status following an interruption.

Supported park and scheduled functions include preset, pattern scan, patrol scan, auto scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan and panorama scan. Scheduled maintenance operations can also include dome reboot and dome adjustment.

Automatic and Manual Smart Tracking

The DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR supports both manual tracking and automatic smart tracking.

Automatic tracking allows the PTZ to follow suitable detected targets through the monitored area when the feature is correctly configured.

Tracking accuracy depends on target visibility, movement, scene complexity, lighting and system configuration and should not be described as guaranteed tracking of every object in every situation.

Face Capture

Hikvision specifically lists face capture for the DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR, including the ability to detect, capture, grade and select suitable faces in motion.

Face capture must not be confused with standalone facial identity recognition. The camera can capture suitable face images but should not be advertised as independently identifying a named person unless a separate compatible recognition system provides that functionality.

Perimeter Protection

Supported perimeter functions include line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection and region exiting detection.

The exact datasheet does not clearly state AcuSense-style human and vehicle classification for this model. For that reason, this listing does not claim human/vehicle target filtering.

Additional Intelligent Events

Additional supported events include motion detection, video tampering, audio exception detection, unattended baggage detection and object removal detection together with system exception monitoring.

The exact functionality available may depend on firmware, camera configuration and the connected Hikvision management or recording platform.

H.265+ Video Compression

The main video stream supports H.265+, H.265, H.264+ and H.264 compression.

H.265+ can reduce network bandwidth and storage requirements compared with less efficient configurations, although actual savings depend on scene activity, resolution, frame rate and bit-rate settings.

Three Video Streams

The camera platform provides main, sub and third video streams, allowing different resolutions and bit rates to be used for recording, remote monitoring and other surveillance requirements.

microSD Storage up to 256GB

The built-in card slot supports compatible microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards with capacities up to 256GB.

The 256GB figure is the maximum supported removable-card capacity. It does not mean that the camera contains 256GB of built-in recording memory or that a 256GB card is supplied.

NAS and ANR Recording

Network storage using NFS or SMB/CIFS is supported, together with Automatic Network Replenishment in compatible Hikvision configurations.

The camera can also be recorded by a suitably specified Hikvision NVR or compatible video-management platform.

Seven Alarm Inputs and Two Alarm Outputs

The DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR provides seven alarm inputs and two alarm outputs for integration with compatible external security devices.

This gives system designers considerable flexibility for connecting sensors, alarms and other external devices within a suitable professional security installation.

External Audio Input and Output

The camera provides one line-level audio input and one line-level audio output.

These are external audio interfaces. A built-in microphone or built-in loudspeaker is not specified, so integrated two-way audio should not be advertised without suitable external audio equipment.

RS-485 Integration

A half-duplex RS-485 connection is provided with support for Hikvision, Pelco-P and Pelco-D protocols.

This provides additional control and integration flexibility in professional surveillance installations.

10/100Mbps Ethernet

The camera provides one self-adaptive 10/100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet connection.

This is Fast Ethernet rather than Gigabit Ethernet. The DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR should therefore not be advertised as having a 1000Mbps network interface.

Built-In Wiper

The W-equipped DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR includes a built-in wiper.

The wiper can help clear rain or moisture from the viewing area and is particularly useful on exposed outdoor PTZ installations where maintaining visibility during poor weather is important.

Built-In Heater and Demist

The camera includes a built-in heater together with demist functionality.

The heater supports operation in cold environments, while demist helps manage moisture-related visibility issues within the camera system.

The exact datasheet does not list a separate de-icing function, so this should not be advertised as a dedicated de-icing PTZ.

12V DC Low-Power Design

The DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR requires 12V DC at up to 3.33A.

Maximum manufacturer-rated power consumption is approximately 20W, including up to approximately 3.5W for the heater and approximately 4.2W for supplementary illumination.

Hikvision lists typical real-time live-view consumption of approximately 5W during daylight and approximately 7W at night.

PoE is not listed as a power option for the exact camera, so the product should not be marketed as PoE, PoE+ or Hi-PoE powered.

IP66 Outdoor Protection

The exact DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR manufacturer datasheet specifies IP66 environmental protection.

This provides protection against dust and powerful water jets under the applicable test conditions when the camera is correctly installed.

It should not be advertised as IP67 or IP68 merely because other Hikvision PTZ cameras use those ratings.

6000V Lightning and Surge Protection

Hikvision specifies 6000V lightning protection together with surge and voltage-transient protection.

This built-in protection does not replace professional grounding, bonding and suitable external surge protection on exposed installations.

No Specific Anti-Corrosion Rating

Hikvision explicitly classifies the DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR as having no specific anti-corrosion protection.

It should therefore not be promoted as C5, NEMA 4X, marine-grade or suitable for aggressive chemical and coastal environments in the same way as Hikvision's dedicated anti-corrosion camera range.

Technical Specifications

DORI Planning Distances

At maximum telephoto zoom, Hikvision publishes DORI planning references of approximately 2858.7m detection, 1134.4m observation, 571.7m recognition and 285.8m identification.

These values are calculated using EN 62676-4 pixel-density criteria. They are theoretical surveillance-planning references rather than guaranteed real-world identification distances.

Weather, atmospheric distortion, lighting, movement, camera vibration, installation height and target position can all reduce practical performance.

Recommended Applications

The Hikvision DS-2DF7C432MXG1-WR is particularly suitable for large-scale outdoor surveillance including roads, railways, airports, ports, large parks, industrial sites, warehouses, commercial estates, public squares, stations and large outdoor venues.

Its combination of 32× optical zoom, long-range IR, automatic tracking, optical defog and image stabilisation makes it most valuable where operators need to cover a large area and investigate distant activity from a single PTZ position.

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