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Dahua PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3
Panoramic Camera with 31.1MP (11520×2700) resolution, 360° field of view, and 500m IR night vision range. Features Super Low Light technology for superior night performance.
SPECIFICATIONS · PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3
Specifications
About the Dahua PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3
The Dahua PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3 is a multi-sensor panoramic body that replaces several traditional cameras with one seamless image. Ultra-high resolution above 8MP is reserved for situations where one camera must replace several — large open atriums, parking decks, and stadium seating areas where digital zoom on a single feed substitutes for multiple cameras. An IR reach above 80 m is unusual for the format and is intended for highway monitoring, large industrial sites, and airport perimeters where conventional cameras would simply lose the target after dark. An ultra-wide angle (>120°) captures nearly an entire scene from one position, but pixels per meter drops sharply at the edges, so identification at the periphery is limited. Super Low Light technology pulls usable color out of scenes lit by little more than a streetlight or moonlight, eliminating the need to drop into B/W mode in most night conditions.
Best use cases for this camera
Entrance, lobby & vestibule
The 360° field of view captures the entire entrance and surrounding waiting area from a single ceiling mount. Useful for capturing visitors as they enter and leave.
Single-camera room coverage
A single panoramic camera replaces 3–4 conventional cameras when ceiling-mounted in the center of an open space. Ideal for retail floors, classrooms, and small warehouses where simplification of cabling and licensing matters.
Strengths
- •31.1MP sensor preserves detail under digital zoom on recorded footage
- •500m IR range eliminates the need for external night-time illuminators
- •Super Low Light sensor maintains color detail in near-darkness
- •360° wide field of view reduces the number of cameras needed per area
- •Single-camera coverage of full rooms reduces cabling and licensing cost
Considerations
- •Edge distortion and reduced peripheral pixel density limit identification at the corners of the frame
- •Higher resolution increases storage and bandwidth requirements proportionally — verify NVR capacity
- •Fisheye distortion requires dewarping in software for natural viewing angles
Coverage at Different Distances
| Distance | Coverage Width | Coverage Area | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5m | -0.0m | -0 m² | Entrance, corridor |
| 10m | -0.0m | -0 m² | Room, retail aisle |
| 15m | -0.0m | -0 m² | Warehouse, parking row |
| 20m | -0.0m | -0 m² | Parking row, courtyard |
| 30m | -0.0m | -0 m² | Parking lot, yard |
| 50m | -0.0m | -0 m² | Perimeter, large area |
Field of View Visualization
Night Vision Performance
Daytime
Full 31.1MP (11520×2700) resolution at 360° field of view. Effective identification range up to 500m in good lighting conditions.
Nighttime (IR)
Built-in IR LEDs illuminate up to 500m in complete darkness. Super Low Light sensor captures colour images in near-darkness.
Installation tips for the PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3
Center-ceiling mount at 2.7–3.5 m gives the most uniform coverage; corner mounts work but waste roughly 25% of the field of view on the wall.
Avoid mounting under direct ceiling lights or behind glass — both reflect IR back into the lens and create severe glare in the image.
Position so the most important subject (entrance, cash register, gate) is in the center third of the frame — peripheral pixel density drops with wide angles.
Plan storage at roughly 124 GB per camera per day for continuous H.265 recording at 15fps — verify NVR has sufficient HDD bay capacity.
Coverage geometry & DORI distances
At a 5-metre standoff the Dahua PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3 covers about -0.0 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to -0.0 m, and at 20 m to -0.0 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 0 m, observe up to 0 m, recognise up to 0 m, and produce identification-grade detail (the ≥250 px/m bar used by Polish and EU courts as evidentiary) up to 0 m. Effective range above the identify threshold relies on supplementary lighting or a longer-focal-length optic — the geometry above assumes the 5.5-248mm lens declared by the manufacturer.
Power & cabling
The Dahua PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3 draws an estimated 12.0 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. Panoramic / fisheye coverage almost always captures more than the controller intended — schedule a privacy mask review after install to blur out staff-only areas, neighbouring premises and any glass that admits a view of third parties.
Installer time & cost (rough estimate)
A typical EU installer quotes 4–5 h of labour per panoramic camera of this class (approximately €180–€230 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 PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3 suitable for outdoor installation?
Most panoramic units in the Dahua catalogue are IP66/IK10 rated for outdoor use — verify the exact suffix in the model code (e.g. "-W" for weather-rated). Mount under an eave or recessed canopy where possible: direct rainfall on the dome causes droplets that distort the wide-angle image.
What PoE class powers the Dahua PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3?
The camera draws roughly 12.0 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 PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3 consume per day?
At 31.1MP (11520×2700) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3 produces approximately 124 GB per day — about 3720 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 PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3 identify a person?
Per EN 62676-4:2025 pixel-density thresholds, this camera identifies (≥ 250 px/m on the target) up to about 0 m, recognises a person up to 0 m, observes general activity up to 0 m, and detects motion up to 0 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 PSDW83242M-A360-D845L-S3 use?
Typical ingest is 47 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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