SKU:IPC-EW5541P-AS
Dahua 5MP WizMind IR Fisheye Network Camera - IPC-EW5541P-AS
Login to buyKey Features:
- 5MP, 1/2.7" CMOS image sensor, low illuminance, high image definition
- Outputs max. 5MP (2592 × 1944) @25/30 fps
- H.265 codec, high compression rate, ultra-low bit rate
- Built-in efficient IR illuminator, and the max. illumination distance: 10 m
- ROI, SMART H.264+/H.265+, flexible coding, applicable to various bandwidth and storage environments
- 120dB WDR, 3D DNR, HLC, BLC, digital watermarking, applicable to various monitoring scenes
- Intelligent detection: Intrusion, tripwire, people counting in area
- Abnormality detection: Motion detection, video tampering, scene changing, audio detection, no SD card, SD card full, SD card error, network disconnection, IP conflict, illegal access, and voltage detection
- Alarm: 1 in, 1 out; audio: 1 in, 1 out; supports max. 256 G Micro SD card, built-in Mic
- 12V DC/PoE power supply, easy for installation
- Heat map for people counting. You can adjust the number of people, time threshold to generate a heat map, which can be exported.
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Vendor:
Dahua
- Tags: Ai camera, Fisheye camera, Panoramic camera, People counting camera
- Description
Product Overview
Engineered for comprehensive indoor monitoring and crowd tracking from a single discrete mounting point, the DH-IPC-EW5541-AS is a 5MP WizMind fisheye security camera powered by intelligent analytics. Featuring a fixed 1.4mm optical assembly, it delivers a sweeping 180° visual field that captures wide indoor rooms, retail floors, and open spaces without blind spots. Through supporting management software, the circular fisheye footage can be digitally unwarped into full panoramic layouts or multiple virtual pan-tilt-zoom feeds for flexible live and recorded inspections. Operating at resolutions up to 2592 × 1944 at 30 fps, it combines 10-meter infrared illumination with 120dB true wide dynamic range to handle complex interior lighting. Built-in business intelligence tools include multi-zone people counting, zone heat maps, and human-filtered perimeter triggers, while an internal microphone, alarm interfaces, Power over Ethernet, and a 256GB microSD card slot provide robust standalone or network integration capabilities.
Key Capabilities
5MP Panoramic Capture
Streams crisp imagery up to 2592 × 1944 resolution, establishing complete situational coverage across broad indoor zones from a single centralized camera position.
180° Fisheye Optics
The 1.4mm fixed lens provides expansive horizontal, vertical, and diagonal perspective coverage, efficiently replacing multiple narrow-angle cameras in public areas.
Software-Driven Dewarping
Compatible VMS platforms transform raw fisheye frames into immersive panoramic views and isolated virtual PTZ viewing windows without physical moving parts.
People Counting & Heat Mapping
Tracks foot traffic across up to four user-defined areas and generates activity density heat maps for retail analytics, occupancy monitoring, and operational reporting.
10m IR & 120dB WDR
Integrated infrared LEDs illuminate up to 10 metres in total darkness, while advanced wide dynamic range balances heavy backlighting and glare in glass-fronted buildings.
Audio, Alarms & Edge Storage
Features an onboard microphone, external RCA audio ports, dedicated alarm I/O lines, and microSD card support up to 256GB for comprehensive local and system connectivity.
Best For
Combines wide-area overview video with people counting and heat maps to track customer traffic patterns.
Delivers comprehensive oversight of common seating zones and reception desks from a discreet ceiling installation.
Suits lobbies, office breakout spaces, and service counters where broad spatial awareness is essential.
Enables virtual inspection of different room sectors during playback without relying on mechanical moving parts.
Why Choose the DH-IPC-EW5541-AS
The DH-IPC-EW5541-AS streamlines indoor monitoring infrastructure by condensing multi-camera coverage into a single panoramic feed while maintaining deep inspection capabilities through software dewarping. Its high-resolution 5MP sensor, 10m infrared night vision, 120dB WDR, and triple stream outputs offer a strong foundation for indoor security. Furthermore, advanced WizMind analytics such as multi-area people counting, density heat maps, and human-targeted perimeter protection deliver operational intelligence far beyond basic motion tracking. Outfitted with an internal microphone, external audio wiring, alarm terminals, standard PoE, and 256GB edge storage, it offers installation versatility. Distributed via Security Wholesalers, this unit suits implementations with verified dewarping platforms, though buyers should note that Dahua classifies the model as end-of-life.
Buyer Decision Tips
Key Features & Technical Specifications
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Camera |
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Image Sensor |
1/2.7" 5Megapixel progressive CMOS |
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Max. Resolution |
2592 (H) × 1944 (V) |
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ROM |
128 MB |
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RAM |
512 MB |
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Scanning System |
Progressive |
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Electronic Shutter Speed |
Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100,000 s |
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Min. Illumination |
0.006 Lux@F2.0 (Color, 30IRE) 0.0006 Lux@F2.0 (B/W, 30IRE) 0 Lux (Illuminator on) |
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S/N Ratio |
> 56 dB |
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Illumination Distance |
10 m (32.8 ft) |
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Illuminator On/Off Control |
Auto/Manual |
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Illuminator Number |
3 (IR LED) |
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Lens |
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Lens Type |
Fixed-focal |
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Mount Type |
M12 |
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Focal Length |
1.4 mm |
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Max. Aperture |
F2.0 |
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Field of View |
Horizontal: 180° |
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Iris Type |
Fixed |
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Close Focus Distance |
0.2 m (0.7 ft) |
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DORI Distance |
Detect |
Observe |
Recognize |
Identify |
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28 m (91.9 ft) |
11.2 m (36.7 ft) |
5.6 m (18.4 ft) |
2.8 m (9.2 ft) |
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Smart Event |
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Heat Map |
Yes |
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Professional, intelligent |
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IVS (Perimeter Protection) |
Tripwire, intrusion (the two functions support accurate detection of human) |
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People Counting |
Support people counting in area, and displaying and outputting yearly/monthly/daily reports (matching devices are needed); support people counting in 4 areas |
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Intelligent Search |
Work together with Smart NVR to perform refine intelligent search, event extraction and merging to event videos. |
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Fisheye |
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Installation |
Ceiling mount; wall mount; ground mount |
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Decoding Mode |
Back-dewarp |
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Display Mode |
Back-dewarp (software decoding): fisheye view; 360° panoramic view + PTZ; dual-channel 180° panoramic view; fisheye + 2PTZ; fisheye + 3PTZ; fisheye + 4PTZ; 360° panoramic view + 6PTZ; fisheye + 8PTZ; 180° panoramic view; 180° panoramic view + 3PTZ; 180° panoramic view + 4PTZ; 180° panoramic view + 8PTZ; VR mode (panorama; semi-circle; cylinder; asteroid) |
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Video |
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Video Compression |
H.265; H.264; H.264H; H.264B; MJPEG (only supported by the sub stream) |
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Smart Codec |
Smart H.265+/ Smart H.264+ |
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Video Frame Rate |
Main stream (2592 × 1944 @1–25/30 fps) |
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Stream Capability |
3 streams |
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Resolution |
5M (2592 × 1944); 3M (2048 × 1536); UXGA (1600 × 1200); 1.3M (1280 × 960); 720p (1280 × 720); D1 (704 × 576/704 × 480); VGA (640 × 480); CIF (352 × 288/352 × 240) |
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Bit Rate Control |
CBR/VBR |
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Video Bit Rate |
H.264: 3 kbps–8192 kbps |
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Day/Night |
Auto (ICR)/Color/B/W |
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BLC |
Yes |
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HLC |
Yes |
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WDR |
120 dB |
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Scene Self-adaptation (SSA) |
Yes |
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White Balance |
Auto/natural/street lamp/outdoor/manual/regional custom |
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Gain Control |
Auto/Manual |
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Noise Reduction |
3D DNR |
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Motion Detection |
OFF/ON (4 areas) |
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Region of Interest (RoI) |
Yes (4 areas) |
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Smart Illumination |
Yes |
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Privacy Masking |
4 areas |
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Audio |
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Built-in MIC |
Yes |
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Audio Compression |
PCM; G.711a; G.711Mu; G726 |
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Alarm |
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Alarm Event |
No SD card; SD card full; SD card error; service life warning (supported by Dahua card); network disconnection; IP conflict; illegal access; motion detection; video tampering; tripwire; intrusion; scene changing; audio detection; voltage detection; external alarm; people counting in area; stay alarm; people counting; people No. exception detection; safety exception |
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Network |
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Network |
RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T) |
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SDK and API |
Yes |
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Protocol |
IPv4; IPv6; HTTP; TCP; UDP; ARP; RTP; RTSP; RTCP; RTMP; SMTP; FTP; SFTP; DHCP; DNS; DDNS; QoS; UPnP; NTP; Multicast; ICMP; IGMP; NFS; PPPoE; SNMP |
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Security |
Digest; WSSE; Account lockout; Security logs; IP/MAC filtering; Generation and importing of X.509 certification; Syslog; HTTPS; 802.1x; Trusted boot; Trusted execution; Trusted upgrade |
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Interoperability |
ONVIF (Profile S/Profile G/Profile T); CGI; Milestone; Genetec; P2P |
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User/Host |
20 (Total bandwidth: 64 M) |
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Storage |
FTP; SFTP; Micro SD card (support max. 256 G); NAS |
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Browser |
IE: IE8, IE9 and IE11 |
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Management Software |
Smart PSS; DSS; DMSS |
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Mobile Phone |
IOS; Android |
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Certification |
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Certification |
CE-LVD: EN62368-1 |
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Port |
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Audio Input |
1 channel (RCA port) |
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Audio Output |
1 channel (RCA port) |
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Alarm Input |
1 channel in: 5mA 3V–5V DC |
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Alarm Output |
1 channel out: 300mA 12V DC |
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Power |
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Power Supply |
12V DC/PoE |
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Power Consumption |
Basic power consumption: 3.6W (12V DC); 4.4W (PoE) |
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Environment |
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Operating Conditions |
–10°C to +50°C (14°F to +122°F)/Less than 95% RH |
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Strorage Conditions |
–40°C to +60°C (–40°F to +140°F) |
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Structure |
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Casing |
Metal + plastic |
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Dimensions |
44.6 mm × Φ126.2 mm (1.8" × Φ5.0") |
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Net Weight |
299 g (0.7 lb) |
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Gross Weight |
441 g (1.0 lb) |
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Ideal Use Cases
Retail Floors & Store Entrances
Leverages wide-angle video, foot traffic reporting, and crowd heat maps to monitor shopper density and store movement dynamics.
Corporate Reception & Lobbies
Provides full visibility across visitor waiting zones from a single overhead position while capturing room audio.
Open Plan Office Areas
Suits shared administrative spaces and circulation paths where general situational overview outweighs narrow zoomed focus.
Hospitality Lobbies & Foyers
Monitors high-traffic interior transit zones efficiently with reduced physical hardware clutter.
Service Counters & Cash Desks
Ceiling placement preserves overall transaction context while offering virtual inspection windows during review.
Choosing the Right Model
Choose this model if…
- You require 5MP indoor panoramic coverage featuring software dewarping, people counting, heat mapping, and standard PoE support.
- You need extensive spatial visibility from a single compact ceiling-mounted fixture.
Choose a different model if…
- You require an active outdoor housing. Select a weatherproof and impact-rated security enclosure if the unit will experience outdoor conditions.
- You need a standard rectilinear view. Choose a traditional bullet or dome camera if narrow, highly detailed directional targeting takes priority over a 180° perspective.
FAQs
1. Does the camera provide a 180° or 360° field of view?
The hardware features a 1.4mm fisheye lens rated for a 180° horizontal, vertical, and diagonal perspective. Depending on mounting orientation and management software, software dewarping modes can format the feed into 180° or 360° panoramic layouts without altering the physical optics.
2. How does software dewarping operate?
The camera streams a circular fisheye image that compatible NVR platforms digitally flatten and project into user-friendly panoramic strips or virtual PTZ windows for intuitive navigation during playback.
3. Can this unit generate heat maps and count people?
Yes. It supports multi-zone people counting and visual density heat maps when paired with compatible recording devices, providing valuable data for retail and building management workflows.
4. Does the camera record audio?
Yes, it includes a built-in microphone for environmental sound monitoring alongside RCA audio input and output terminals for connecting auxiliary sound systems.
5. Is local edge storage supported without an NVR?
Yes, the integrated microSD slot accommodates cards up to 256GB, permitting standalone recording or automated network failure backups.
6. Can the camera be deployed outdoors?
No. Because Dahua specifies no weather or impact ratings for this model, it is designated strictly for indoor or environmentally protected setups within normal climate tolerances.
7. What third-party integration standards are supported?
The hardware complies with ONVIF Profiles S, G, and T alongside common network protocols, though advanced analytics like heat mapping require compatible software environments.



