The Hikvision DS-2CD2346G2H-IU is a 4 MP fixed turret network camera designed for reliable security monitoring in residential, commercial and business environments. Powered by DarkFighter technology, it delivers clear images in challenging low-light conditions, while 120 dB WDR helps maintain image detail when scenes contain strong backlighting. The 2.8 mm fixed lens provides a wide viewing angle, making the camera suitable for monitoring entrances, walkways, offices, retail areas and other general surveillance locations.
The Hikvision DS-2CD2346G2H-IU combines high-resolution video, intelligent detection and practical network connectivity in a compact turret design. Its 4 MP sensor produces detailed 2688 x 1520 resolution video, while H.265+ compression helps reduce bandwidth and storage requirements without sacrificing useful image quality.
DarkFighter technology improves performance in low-light environments, and built-in infrared illumination provides visibility up to 30 metres when additional lighting is unavailable. The camera also supports intelligent human and vehicle target classification using deep learning, helping reduce unnecessary alerts caused by other types of movement.
For audio monitoring, the -IU model includes a built-in microphone for real-time sound capture. A built-in memory card slot provides local recording capability, while the RJ45 Ethernet connection allows the camera to be integrated into a standard IP surveillance network.
Clear 4 MP Surveillance Video
With a maximum resolution of 2688 x 1520, the camera provides detailed footage for everyday security monitoring. The fixed 2.8 mm lens is suited to wider-area viewing, making it useful for monitoring rooms, entrances and other areas where a broad field of view is required.
The camera uses 120 dB Wide Dynamic Range to improve visibility in scenes with strong differences between bright and dark areas. Backlight compensation, highlight compensation and 3D digital noise reduction further assist with maintaining usable footage in difficult lighting conditions.
Low-Light and Night Monitoring
Powered by DarkFighter technology, the Hikvision camera is designed to maintain image quality in low-light conditions. When the environment becomes dark, integrated infrared illumination can provide night-time visibility at distances of up to 30 metres.
This makes the camera suitable for continuous day and night surveillance without requiring separate infrared lighting in many installations.
Intelligent Security Monitoring
Deep learning technology allows the camera to classify human and vehicle targets, helping improve the relevance of security events and reduce unwanted detections. It also supports perimeter protection, motion detection and face capture functions for applications where more advanced monitoring is required.
Key security functions include:
Efficient Network Video
The camera includes a 10M/100M self-adaptive RJ45 Ethernet port for network connectivity. It supports H.265, H.264, H.265+ and H.264+ video compression, allowing users to select an appropriate compression method for their network and recording environment.
H.265+ can help reduce network traffic and storage requirements compared with traditional compression methods, which can be particularly useful when multiple cameras are recording continuously.
Audio and Local Storage
The built-in microphone enables real-time audio monitoring alongside video surveillance. The integrated memory card slot also provides an option for local video storage, depending on the selected memory card and recording configuration.
The camera is also designed for outdoor-capable installations, with an IP67-rated enclosure offering protection against dust and water.
Technical Details
Suitable Security Applications
The Hikvision DS-2CD2346G2H-IU can be used for a wide range of IP surveillance installations, including homes, offices, shops, warehouses, entrances, reception areas and outdoor monitoring points. Its combination of 4 MP imaging, low-light performance, infrared night vision and intelligent target classification makes it a practical choice for users looking for a dependable network turret camera.
For ordering and product identification, the part number / SKU is HK-311324135 . The model reference is DS-2CD2346G2H-IU(2.8mm)(eF)(O-STD).
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Specifications![]() | |
| Product Code | HK-311324135![]() |
| Camera | |
| Image Sensor | 1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 2688 x 1520 |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.001 Lux @ (F1.0, AGC ON),B/W: 0 Lux with IR |
| Shutter Time | 1/3 s to 1 / 100,000 s |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Angle Adjustment | Pan: 0degrees to 360degrees,tilt: 0degrees to 75degrees,rotate: 0degrees to 360degrees |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.8 and 4 mm optional |
| Focal Length & FOV | 2.8 mm, horizontal FOV 100.2degrees, vertical FOV 54.7degrees, diagonal FOV 119.7degrees |
| 4 mm, horizontal FOV 81.1degrees, vertical FOV 44.7degrees, diagonal FOV 94.6degrees | |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Aperture | F1.0 |
| Depth of Field | 2.8 mm: 1.9 m to ∞ |
| 4 mm: 2.5 m to ∞ | |
| DORI | |
| DORI | 2.8mm: D: 63 m, O: 25 m, R: 12 m, I: 6 m |
| 4mm: D: 78 m, O: 31 m, R: 15 m, I: 7 m | |
| Illuminator | |
| Supplement Light Type | IR |
| Supplement Light Range | Up to 30 m |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Video | |
| Main Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (2688 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720) |
| 60 Hz: 30 fps (2688 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720) | |
| Sub-Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 640 x 360) |
| 60 Hz: 30 fps (1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 640 x 360) | |
| Third Stream | 50 Hz: 10 fps (1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 640 x 360) |
| 60 Hz: 10 fps (1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 640 x 360) | |
| *Third stream is supported under certain settings. | |
| Video Compression | Main stream: H.265 / H.264 / H.265+ / H.264+ |
| Sub-stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG | |
| Third stream: H.265/H.264 | |
| *Third stream is supported under certain settings. | |
| Video Bit Rate | 32 Kbps to 8 Mbps |
| H.264 Type | Baseline Profile / Main Profile / High Profile |
| H.265 Type | Main Profile |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR/VBR |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 1 fixed region for main stream and sub-stream |
| Audio | |
| Audio Type | -U: mono sound |
| Audio Compression | -U: G.711ulaw / G.711alaw / G.722.1 / G.726 / MP2L2 / PCM / MP3 / AAC-LC |
| Audio Bit Rate | -U: 64 Kbps (G.711ulaw/G.711alaw)/16 Kbps (G.722.1)/16 Kbps (G.726)/32 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2)/8 to 320 Kbps (MP3)/16 to 64 Kbps (AAC-LC) |
| Audio Sampling Rate | -U: 8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | -U: Yes |
| Network | |
| Protocols | TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv4, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour, SSL/TLS, PPPoE, SNMP, ARP, WebSocket, WebSockets |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 6 channels |
| API | Open Network Video Interface (PROFILE S, PROFILE G, PROFILE T), ISAPI, SDK |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users. 3 user levels: administrator, operator and user |
| Security | Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, IP address filter, Security Audit Log, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, TLS 1.1/1.2, WSSE and digest authentication for Open Network Video Interface |
| Network Storage | NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), auto network replenishment (ANR) Together with high-end Hikvision memory card, memory card encryption and health detection are supported. |
| Client | iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect, Hik-Central |
| Web Browser | Plug-in required live view: IE 10, IE 11 |
| Plug-in free live view: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+, Edge 89+ | |
| Local service: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+, Edge 89+ | |
| Image | |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Image Settings | Rotate mode, saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, white balance adjustable by client software or web browser |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | 120 dB |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Privacy Mask | 4 programmable polygon privacy masks |
| Interface | |
| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| On-Board Storage | Built-in memory card slot, support microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card, up to 512 GB |
| Built-in Microphone | -U: Yes |
| Reset Key | Yes |
| Event | |
| Basic Event | Motion detection (support alarm triggering by specified target types (human and vehicle)),video tampering alarm,exception |
| Smart Event | Scene change detection |
| Linkage | Upload to NAS/memory card/FTP, notify surveillance center, trigger recording, trigger capture, send email |
| Deep Learning Function | |
| Face Capture | Yes |
| Perimeter Protection | Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, region exiting |
| Support alarm triggering by specified target types (human and vehicle) | |
| General | |
| Power | 12 VDC ± 25%, 0.6 A, max. 7.2 W,Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug,reverse polarity protection |
| PoE: IEEE 802.3af, Class 3, max. 9 W | |
| Material | Cover: Metal, main body: Metal |
| Dimension | Ø138.3 mm x 115.4 mm (Ø5.4" x 4.5") |
| Package Dimension | 170 mm x 170 mm x 160 mm (6.7" x 6.7" x 6.3") |
| Weight | Approx. 550 g (1.2 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 800 g (1.8 lb.) |
| Storage Conditions | -30 degreesC to 60 degreesC (-22 degreesF to 140 degreesF). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| General Function | Heartbeat,mirror,flash log,password reset via email,pixel counter,anti-banding |
| Language | 33 languages |
| English, Russian, Estonian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, German, Italian, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Turkish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Portuguese (Brazil), Ukrainian | |
| Startup and Operating Conditions | -30 degreesC to 60 degreesC (-22 degreesF to 140 degreesF). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Approval | |
| EMC | CE-EMC: EN 55032:2015+A1:2020, EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021 |
| Safety | UL: UL 62368-1 |
| CB: IEC 62368-1: 2014+A11 | |
| CE-LVD: EN 62368-1: 2014/A11: 2017 | |
| Environment | CE-RoHS: 2011/65/EU |
| Protection | IP67: IEC 60529-2013 |
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