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

• Overview + detail in one unit — a 6MP panoramic channel for broad situational awareness and a 2MP PTZ channel for identification-grade zoom.
• Full-time colour at low light — ColorVu and DarkFighter technologies keep important scenes in colour longer, improving recognition and situational clarity.
• Flexible night modes — panoramic white-light for colour night scenes and PTZ IR for extended black-and-white coverage at distance.
• Fewer cameras on site — TandemVu reduces total camera count while maintaining both wide coverage and investigative zoom.
• Rugged, outdoor ready — built for exposed installations with high ingress and lightning protection levels.

Key specifications

• Panoramic channel sensor / resolution: 6MP panoramic (approx. 3632 × 1632)
• Panoramic lens: 2.8 mm fixed — ultra-wide coverage (panoramic field of view)
• Panoramic illumination: White-light supplement — effective to approx. 30 m (model dependent)
• PTZ channel sensor / resolution: 2MP (1920 × 1080)
• PTZ lens / zoom: 4.8–120 mm, 25× optical zoom
• PTZ illumination: IR illumination — effective to approx. 100 m (model dependent)
• Minimum illumination: Panoramic colour: very low (ColorVu); PTZ colour approx. 0.005 Lux (AGC on)
• Video compression: H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG
• On-board storage: microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 256 GB
• Pan / Tilt: Pan 360°; Tilt −15° to +90° (auto-flip supported)
• Network interface: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45); ONVIF compatible
• Power: 12 V DC or PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at); power draw varies with lighting mode (site dependent)
• Environmental: IP66 ingress protection; wide operating temperature range suitable for outdoor South African conditions
• 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