The Hikvision DS-2DE7430IW-AE K17923 speed dome camera has been equipped with high quality 4 MP (2560 x 1440) image sensor operating at 25 fps (50 fps at lower resolutions). The camera provides three independent data streams and can use H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 / MJPEG compression methods. Thanks to day and night modes, the camera very well renders colors in daylight and fully makes use of its high sensitivity at night. It has an infrared illuminator with a range of up to 150 m and a Smart IR function. Infrared brightness and angle are automatically adjusted depending on the scene.
The audio input allows for connection of a microphone, and the audio output can be connected to an active loudspeaker (with an amplifier). Such a solution enables two-way voice communication, audio monitoring of the spot, audio recording. The 3D positioning function allows for easy marking of the area to be zoomed in. The IP66-rated housing of the camera ensures protection of the optics and electronics against adverse weather conditions. The camera can be powered with 24 VAC or Hi-PoE method.

The P/T mechanism can change the position of the optical axis of the camera at speed of 0.1°/s...160°/s (240°/s between presets). Thanks to high sensitivity, advanced processing algorithms (3D DNR, D-WDR, BLC, HLC, Defog, EIS), the camera can effectively operate in difficult light conditions. In conjunction with 30x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom it allows for detailed monitoring of large areas with total zoom up to 480x. The ability to set up to 300 presets, 8 patrols and 4 routes, allows the operator to precisely set the camera view and create specific patrol routes.

The camera is equipped with smart features that increase its functionality and detection efficiency:

The camera implements several video compression methods, H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, MJPEG. Compared with H.264, H.265 can reduce by half the data stream, which translates into proportional savings of the disk space or into extended data retention time. H.265+ and H.264+ are Hikvision standards based on the original systems and optimized for CCTV applications. They further minimize the streams in typical video surveillance scenarios. With the advanced video compression algorithms, the camera can be used in IP CCTV systems based on modern NVRs implementing H.265 standard (the DS-76/77/96NI-I/K series supports H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264). Of course, the camera can also operate with older models supporting H.264 (the DS-76/77NI-E series supports H.264+, H.264).

With the support of ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment), each the IP camera equipped with a memory card can record video in the absence of network connection. After the restoration of the network connection, the recordings are automatically synchronized with those recorded on the NVR. This ensures continuous coverage of events, even in the case of communication problems between the camera and NVR.

The iVMS 4200 client software enables users of HIKVISION devices to manage them in IP networks. The software allows for configuration and management of NVRs/DVRs, IP and analog cameras (in hybrid systems). The iVMS 4200 utility can remotely manage up to 256 devices, with the use of up to 4 monitors. Oner monitor can display up images from up to 64 cameras. Aside from system configuration and live monitoring, the utility can be used for remote playback, notifying, two-way audio transmission, creating multi-level e-maps.

Hik-Connect is a mobile application, intended for smartphones running Android or iOS operating systems. It can be used for remote live viewing of images from DVRs, NVRs, network cameras via Wi-Fi, 2G or 3G networks, and for playing back recorded video files. The application connects with the devices by IP addresses and/or through the P2P cloud.

Hik-Connect is also a network service for Hikvison devices. The service is based on data processing in the cloud and integrates the following functions:

The applications intended for installers and operators/users of video surveillance systems based on Hikvision devices are described in this article.

SADP (Search Active Device Protocol) is a free and simple to use utility for searching Hikvision IP cameras and Hikvision DVRs/NVRs in the local network. The network device search tool can also be used for modification of network parameters of the Hikvision devices, including the change of passwords or recovery of default passwords. Detailed information on the software and its use is contained in the SADP application - LAN tool for organizing CCTV systems based on Hikvision devices article.