Hikvision Thermal bullet 15mm lens Fire detection VCA 12VDC/24VAC/POE

★★★★★ "Monitors our entire solar panel array for hotspots - flagged a failing panel before it caused any damage." - Kyle M., Pretoria

Hikvision Thermal Bullet Camera with 15mm Lens and Fire Detection VCA

The Hikvision DS-2TD2138-15/QY is a pure thermal bullet camera with a 15mm focal length lens and dedicated fire detection VCA. Without an optical channel, it focuses entirely on precision thermal monitoring - detecting temperature hotspots, early fire indicators, and heat anomalies across large outdoor areas including solar installations, stockpiles, and industrial equipment fields. Requires PoE or 12VDC/24VAC power and a compatible NVR or VMS.

Why This Camera Stands Out

• 15mm Thermal Lens for Long-Range Fire Detection - The longer focal length delivers extended thermal detection range across large open areas, making it ideal for solar panel arrays, fuel storage yards, and open industrial sites.
• Dedicated Fire Detection VCA - Continuously monitors for abnormal temperature rise and hotspot patterns consistent with fire onset, triggering early warning alarms before visible flames develop.
• Pure Thermal - No Optical Distraction - Without an optical channel, all processing power is dedicated to thermal accuracy, delivering highly reliable temperature measurement and fire detection performance.

Key Features

• 15mm thermal lens
• Fire detection VCA with configurable temperature thresholds
• Long-range thermal detection for open outdoor areas
• 12VDC / 24VAC / PoE (IEEE 802.3af) power
• IP67 weatherproof rating
• Compatible with Hikvision NVR and VMS

Why You'll Love It

Solar panel arrays, open stockpiles, transformer yards, and chemical storage areas all share the same risk - heat anomalies that develop slowly and invisibly before becoming fires. The DS-2TD2138-15/QY watches for those anomalies 24 hours a day across a wide thermal field, alerting you at the earliest possible moment. It's the fire prevention tool that never sleeps.

Guarantee

This product is covered by a 3-year Hikvision manufacturer's warranty. We stand behind every item we sell.

Delivery

We ship nationwide via courier. Orders are dispatched within 1-2 business days and delivered within 3-5 business days. A tracking number is sent as soon as your order ships. View full shipping info.

Returns & Warranty

Sealed, unused items may be returned within 7 days of delivery. Installed or opened products are covered under the 3-year Hikvision manufacturer's warranty. To initiate a return or warranty claim, email us at support@apextradedynamics.co.za. View full returns policy.

FAQ

Why choose a pure thermal camera over a bi-spectrum model for fire detection?
A pure thermal camera dedicates all processing to thermal accuracy and fire detection analytics. Bi-spectrum models add an optical channel for identification, which is valuable for security but adds cost. For pure fire monitoring applications - solar arrays, stockpiles, transformer yards - a single-channel thermal camera provides focused, high-accuracy thermal performance at lower cost.

Can this camera measure exact temperatures?
Yes. Hikvision thermal cameras provide radiometric temperature measurement, allowing you to set configurable alarm thresholds. When any point in the scene exceeds your set temperature, an alarm is triggered - enabling precise monitoring of critical equipment and storage areas.

Is this camera suitable for monitoring a large solar panel array?
Yes. The 15mm lens provides a narrower but longer-range thermal view, well suited for scanning rows of solar panels from a single elevated mounting point to detect hotspot panels, faulty cells, and connection failures before they cause fires. View all FAQs.