Hikvision DS-2SE4C225MWG-E/26(F0) — TandemVu 6+2MP 25× ColorVu & IR Speed Dome
Overview
The DS-2SE4C225MWG-E/26(F0) is a TandemVu dual-channel speed-dome combining a high-resolution panoramic channel and a long-reach PTZ channel in a single housing. The panoramic channel delivers 6MP overview coverage while the PTZ channel provides a 2MP 25× optical zoom for close inspection. ColourVu and DarkFighter technologies give excellent colour and low-light performance, and dual illumination (white light + IR) ensures usable imagery both at dusk and during full darkness.
Benefits
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Overview + detail in one unit — a 6MP panoramic channel for broad situational awareness and a 2MP PTZ channel for identification-grade zoom.
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Full-time colour at low light — ColorVu and DarkFighter technologies keep important scenes in colour longer, improving recognition and situational clarity.
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Flexible night modes — panoramic white-light for colour night scenes and PTZ IR for extended black-and-white coverage at distance.
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Fewer cameras on site — TandemVu reduces total camera count while maintaining both wide coverage and investigative zoom.
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Rugged, outdoor ready — built for exposed installations with high ingress and lightning protection levels.
Key specifications
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Panoramic channel sensor / resolution: 6MP panoramic (approx. 3632 × 1632)
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Panoramic lens: 2.8 mm fixed — ultra-wide coverage (panoramic field of view)
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Panoramic illumination: White-light supplement — effective to approx. 30 m (model dependent)
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PTZ channel sensor / resolution: 2MP (1920 × 1080)
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PTZ lens / zoom: 4.8–120 mm, 25× optical zoom
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PTZ illumination: IR illumination — effective to approx. 100 m (model dependent)
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Minimum illumination: Panoramic colour: very low (ColorVu); PTZ colour approx. 0.005 Lux (AGC on)
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Video compression: H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG
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On-board storage: microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 256 GB
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Pan / Tilt: Pan 360°; Tilt −15° to +90° (auto-flip supported)
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Network interface: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45); ONVIF compatible
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Power: 12 V DC or PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at); power draw varies with lighting mode (site dependent)
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Environmental: IP66 ingress protection; wide operating temperature range suitable for outdoor South African conditions
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Dimensions & weight: Typical TandemVu dome footprint — verify on datasheet for exact mounting planning
Recommended applications
- Large outdoor perimeters and estate entrances where wide situational awareness is required alongside identification zooms.
- Logistics yards, transport hubs and large car parks needing both overview coverage and distant subject detail.
- Campus and commercial sites that benefit from reduced camera count but require both panoramic and PTZ functionality.
- High-security or high-value locations where day/night colour and deep-zoom evidence capture are important.
Installation & commissioning notes
- Mounting height should allow the PTZ 25× zoom to resolve faces/plates at the required distance while the panoramic channel covers the wider zone.
- Prefer PoE+ where available to simplify cabling and centralise power; confirm switch PoE budget on site.
- If using 12 V DC, account for voltage drop on long cable runs and size cable accordingly to maintain stable operation.
- Configure illumination modes and test both white-light (panoramic) and IR (PTZ) during night commissioning to set thresholds and avoid glare or over-illumination.
- Define PTZ presets, patrols and pattern scans during commissioning so the PTZ channel automatically inspects key areas flagged by the panoramic view.
- Secure the camera on a segregated VLAN, change default credentials, enable HTTPS and update firmware as part of commissioning.
- Seal and weatherproof all external cable joints and mounting interfaces to protect against moisture ingress over time.
What’s in the box (typical)
- DS-2SE4C225MWG-E/26(F0) TandemVu unit (6+2MP)
- Mounting template and basic fixings
- Quick start guide
