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    Dahua IPC-HFW1431S-0600B-S5

    Bullet Camera with 3.7MP (2560×1440) resolution, 54° field of view, and 30m IR night vision range.

    NO.01
    3.7MP
    Resolution
    NO.02
    54°
    Horizontal FOV
    NO.03
    20m
    Effective Range
    NO.04
    30m
    IR Range

    SPECIFICATIONS · IPC-HFW1431S-0600B-S5

    Specifications

    Resolution3.7MP (2560×1440)
    Focal Length6mm
    Horizontal FOV54°
    Effective Range20m
    IR Range30m
    TypeBullet Camera
    Low LightStandard

    About the Dahua IPC-HFW1431S-0600B-S5

    The Dahua IPC-HFW1431S-0600B-S5 is a rugged outdoor-grade bullet form factor designed to withstand exposure to weather, vandalism, and direct sunlight. 4MP resolution delivers a noticeable detail upgrade over 1080p — facial identification extends to roughly 18 meters, and digital zoom on recorded footage stays usable. Medium IR range (20–40 m) is appropriate for typical residential driveways, small commercial perimeters, and back-of-house loading bays where reach beyond ~30 m is rarely needed at night. A standard 50–80° horizontal FOV mimics how a person sees a scene and works well for general-purpose monitoring of rooms, parking spaces, and perimeter walls without distortion.

    Best use cases for this camera

    General surveillance

    Suited to general-purpose monitoring tasks within 20 meters of the mounting point with 54° of horizontal coverage.

    Strengths

      Considerations

      • No notable limitations for the intended class of installations

      Coverage at Different Distances

      DistanceCoverage WidthCoverage AreaUse Case
      5m5.1m25Entrance, corridor
      10m10.2m102Room, retail aisle
      15m15.3m229Warehouse, parking row
      20m20.4m408Parking row, courtyard
      30m30.6m917Parking lot, yard
      50m51.0m2548Perimeter, large area

      Field of View Visualization

      Camera20m54° FOVEffective rangeIR range (30m)

      Night Vision Performance

      Daytime

      Full 3.7MP (2560×1440) resolution at 54° field of view. Effective identification range up to 60m in good lighting conditions.

      Nighttime (IR)

      Built-in IR LEDs illuminate up to 30m in complete darkness. Switches to B/W mode for clear night footage.

      Coverage geometry & DORI distances

      At a 5-metre standoff the Dahua IPC-HFW1431S-0600B-S5 covers about 5.1 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to 10.2 m, and at 20 m to 20.4 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 101 m, observe up to 40 m, recognise up to 20 m, and produce identification-grade detail (the ≥250 px/m bar used by Polish and EU courts as evidentiary) up to 10 m. Effective range above the identify threshold relies on supplementary lighting or a longer-focal-length optic — the geometry above assumes the 6mm lens declared by the manufacturer.

      Detect
      101 m
      Observe
      40 m
      Recognise
      20 m
      Identify
      10 m

      Power & cabling

      The Dahua IPC-HFW1431S-0600B-S5 draws an estimated 7.5 W under typical load (with the IR illuminator engaged where applicable), placing it in the 802.3af (Class 3, ≤15.4 W) budget. A single switch port supplies enough power without an injector. Cabling: stick to Cat6 STP for runs up to 100 m end-to-end — beyond that, add an inline PoE extender or move to fibre with a media converter at the camera end. On outdoor runs, route through ø25 PVC or PE conduit to keep the cable shielded from UV and rodents.

      Privacy & legal (GDPR / RODO)

      Any camera operating in a publicly accessible area falls under GDPR (RODO in Poland) — Art. 13 obliges the data controller to post an information sign at every entry point with controller name, DPO contact, lawful basis (typically Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interest for property protection), purpose, and retention period. Even a narrowly-aimed bullet camera can incidentally record passers-by, so the Art. 13 sign at the entry point applies regardless of how tightly the lens is framed.

      Installer time & cost (rough estimate)

      A typical EU installer quotes 3–4 h of labour per bullet camera of this class (approximately €135–€185 excluding hardware), broken down as bracket mounting, cable termination at both ends, on-site commissioning, and a brief operator handover. Allow extra time for high mounts (>4 m), exterior installations requiring scaffolding, or sites where cable routing demands wall penetrations or conduit work.

      Indicative EU 2024-2025 pricing — actual quotes vary by region, mounting height, and site conditions. Excludes hardware, transport, permits, and VAT.

      Frequently asked questions

      Is the Dahua IPC-HFW1431S-0600B-S5 suitable for outdoor installation?

      Yes for the IP66/IP67-rated variant of this model. Bullet and dome bodies in the Dahua range survive direct rain, snow and UV; check the IP / IK rating against your environment (IP66 for rain/dust, IK10 for vandal-prone locations).

      What PoE class powers the Dahua IPC-HFW1431S-0600B-S5?

      The camera draws roughly 7.5 W in steady-state operation, requiring a 802.3af (Class 3, ≤15.4 W) switch port. A single Cat6 STP cable carries both data and power up to 100 m — beyond that, add an inline extender or convert to fibre near the camera.

      How much storage does the Dahua IPC-HFW1431S-0600B-S5 consume per day?

      At 3.7MP (2560×1440) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the IPC-HFW1431S-0600B-S5 produces approximately 15 GB per day — about 450 GB per month. Motion-only or event-triggered recording typically cuts that by 40–70 % depending on scene activity. Plan NVR HDD capacity for the longest retention period required by your privacy policy or insurance contract.

      Up to what distance can the Dahua IPC-HFW1431S-0600B-S5 identify a person?

      Per EN 62676-4:2025 pixel-density thresholds, this camera identifies (≥ 250 px/m on the target) up to about 10 m, recognises a person up to 20 m, observes general activity up to 40 m, and detects motion up to 101 m. Identification distance assumes daylight or full IR illumination on the target — at the limits of the IR cone the effective identify distance shrinks roughly 30 %.

      What network bandwidth does Dahua IPC-HFW1431S-0600B-S5 use?

      Typical ingest is 6 Mbps for the main stream (H.265, medium scene complexity, 15 fps) plus ~0.5 Mbps for a low-resolution sub-stream used by mobile clients. For a 16-camera installation of this class, plan a 50–100 Mbps NVR uplink and a dedicated VLAN for camera traffic.

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