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IP security camera Hikvision DS-2DE5425IW-AE(T5) Dome

IP security camera Hikvision DS-2DE5425IW-AE(T5) Dome
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IP security camera Hikvision DS-2DE5425IW-AE(T5) Dome
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The Hikvision DS-2DE5425IW-AE(T5) is a 4 MP network IR speed dome camera built around a 1/2.8" progressive scan CMOS sensor and a 25× optical zoom lens, delivering high-resolution images and detailed monitoring across wide areas. Designed for both indoor and outdoor ceiling-mounted installations, th... Read More
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Stock 2 Code 342299 Brand Hikvision Model DS-2DE5425IW-AE(T5) Warranty 3 Years

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The Hikvision DS-2DE5425IW-AE(T5) is a 4 MP network IR speed dome camera built around a 1/2.8" progressive scan CMOS sensor and a 25× optical zoom lens, delivering high-resolution images and detailed monitoring across wide areas. Designed for both indoor and outdoor ceiling-mounted installations, the camera supports wired Ethernet connectivity and provides up to 2560 × 1440 resolution with smooth 30 fps performance.

Advantages

This model combines a high-resolution 4 MP sensor with a powerful 25× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom to capture distant details without frequent repositioning. The progressive scan CMOS sensor and IR capabilities ensure clear imagery in varied lighting conditions, while a compact dome form factor supports ceiling mounting for discreet coverage. Wired Ethernet connectivity and motion detection features add reliability for continuous surveillance applications.

Suitable for

  • Monitoring roads, bridges and rivers
  • Surveillance at airports, stations and terminals
  • Security for squares, parks and scenic spots
  • Perimeter and venue monitoring

Key specifications

  • Resolution: 2560 × 1440 (4 MP)
  • Image sensor: 1/2.8" progressive scan CMOS
  • Optical zoom: 25×; Digital zoom: 16×
  • Frame rate: 30 fps
  • Horizontal viewing angle: 55°–2.4°; Vertical: 33°–1.4°
  • Connectivity: Wired Ethernet (no Wi‑Fi)
  • Placement: Indoor & outdoor; Mounting type: Ceiling
  • Color: Black, White
  • MPN / EAN: DS-2DE5425IW-AE(T5) / 6931847140472

How to use

Mount the dome camera on a suitable ceiling or overhead bracket following local installation standards. Connect the device to a wired Ethernet network for power and data (use PoE if supported by your system) and configure the camera via the Hikvision web interface or supported VMS to set resolution, frame rate and motion detection parameters. Use the optical zoom and pan/tilt controls to position the camera for optimal coverage and save preset positions as required.

Recommendations

For best long-range monitoring results, install the camera at an elevated position with unobstructed sightlines and use the optical zoom to frame distant subjects before engaging digital zoom. Regularly check firmware updates from the manufacturer and configure motion detection zones to reduce false alarms in busy outdoor environments.

Key Highlights
  • Monitoring roads, bridges and rivers
  • Surveillance at airports, stations and terminals
  • Security for squares, parks and scenic spots
  • Perimeter and venue monitoring
  • Resolution: 2560 × 1440 (4 MP)
  • Image sensor: 1/2.8" progressive scan CMOS
  • Optical zoom: 25×; Digital zoom: 16×
  • Frame rate: 30 fps
  • Horizontal viewing angle: 55°–2.4°; Vertical: 33°–1.4°
  • Connectivity: Wired Ethernet (no Wi‑Fi)
  • Placement: Indoor & outdoor; Mounting type: Ceiling
  • Color: Black, White
  • MPN / EAN: DS-2DE5425IW-AE(T5) / 6931847140472
Specifications
Alarm input channels
2
Alarm input/output
Yes
Alarm output channels
1
Audio formats supported
G.711, G.722.1, G.726, MP2L2, PCM
Audio input channels
1
Audio output channels
1
Auto focus
Yes
Automatic Network Replenishment (ANR)
Yes
Back Light Compensation (BLC)
Yes
Behavior analysis
Intrusion detection, Line crossing detection, Object removal detection, Region entrance detection, Region exiting detection, Unattended baggage detection
Bit rate
32 Kbps - 16 Mbps
Bit rate control
Constant Bit Rate (CBR)/Variable Bit Rate (VBR)
Bit rate range
32 - 192
Bluetooth
No
Browser supported
IE11, Chrome57+, Firefox52+, Safari11+
Built-in HDD
No
Camera pan control
Yes
Camera shutter speed
1 - 1/30000
Camera tilt control
Yes
Card reader integrated
Yes
Certification
FCC (47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B); CE-EMC (EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2:2019, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019, EN 50130-4: 2011 +A1: 2014); RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015); IC (ICES-003: Issue 7); KC (KN 32: 2015, KN 35: 2015) UL (UL 62368-1); CB (IEC 62368-1:2014+A11); CE-LVD (EN 62368-1:2014/A11:2017) CE-RoHS (2011/65/EU); WEEE (2012/19/EU); Reach (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
Client interoperability
iVMS-4200, HikCentral Pro, Hik-Connect
Compatible memory cards
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Connectivity technology
Wired
Day/night mode
Yes
Detect distance (tele)
2400 m
Diameter
210 mm
Digital watermark
Yes
Digital zoom
16 x
Dynamic range
120 dB
Ethernet interface type
Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
Focal length range
4.8 - 120
Focus
Motorized/Manual
Form factor
Dome
Frame rate
30 fps
Height
344.7 mm
Highlight Compensation (HLC)
Yes
Housing material
Metal
HTTPS encryption
Yes
I/O ports
1x line in, 1x line out
Identify distance (tele)
240 m
Image quality adjustment
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
Infrared (IR) cut-off filter
Yes
Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) system features
Crossing line, Face detection, Intrusion, Region entrance detection, Region exiting detection
International Protection (IP) code
IP66
IP address filtering
Yes
LED type
IR
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
61.5 - 2.8
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
55 - 2.4
Lens viewing angle, vertical
33 - 1.4
Live view
Yes
Maximum aperture number
1.6
Maximum memory card size
256 GB
Maximum resolution
2560 x 1440
Minimum illumination
0 lx
Mounting type
Ceiling
Night vision
Yes
Night vision distance
150
Noise reduction
Yes
Noise reduction technology
3D noise reduction
Number of cameras
1
Number of lenses
1
Number of sensors
1
Number of simultaneous live view channels
20 channels
Number of users
32 user(s)
Observe distance (tele)
952.4 m
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
0 - 90
Operating temperature (T-T)
-30 - 65
Optical sensor size
25.4 / 2.8
Optical zoom
25 x
Pan preset speed
120 °/sec
Pan range
0 - 360
Pan speed
120 °/sec
Password protection
Yes
Placement supported
Indoor & outdoor
Power consumption (max)
24 W
Power source type
AC, PoE
Preset points
Yes
Preset programs quantity
300
Privacy masking
Yes
Privacy protection
Yes
Product colour
Black, White
Progressive scan
Yes
PTZ control
Yes
PTZ modes
4 Pattern
Quality of Service (QoS) support
Yes
Recognize distance (tele)
480 m
Region of Interest (ROI) encoding
Yes
Reset button
Yes
Sample rates
8 - 48
Security algorithms
EAP-LEAP, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS
Sensor type
CMOS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
52 dB
Supported graphics resolutions
352 x 240, 352 x 288, 640 x 480 (VGA), 704 x 480, 704 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 960, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2560 x 1440
Supported network protocols
IPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, 802.1x, Qos, FTP, SMTP, UPnP, SNMP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTCP, RTP, TCP/IP, UDP, IGMP, ICMP, DHCP, PPPoE, Bonjour, Websocket, Websockets
Tilt angle range
-15 - 90
Tilt preset speed
80 °/sec
Tilt speed
80 °/sec
Total megapixels
4 MP
Type
IP security camera
User access level
Administrator, Operator, User
Video compression formats
H.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+
Video motion detection
Yes
Video streaming
Yes
Weatherproof
Yes
Web-based management
Yes
Weight
3 kg
Wi-Fi
No
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
Yes
Zoom capability
Yes

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