{"product_id":"thermal-bullet-15mm-lens-fire-detection-vca-12vdc-24vac-poe","title":"Hikvision Thermal bullet 15mm lens  Fire detection VCA  12VDC\/24VAC\/POE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #dc2626;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Monitors our entire solar panel array for hotspots - flagged a failing panel before it caused any damage.\" - Kyle M., Pretoria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHikvision Thermal Bullet Camera with 15mm Lens and Fire Detection VCA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Camera Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15mm Thermal Lens for Long-Range Fire Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e - 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Fire Detection VCA\u003c\/strong\u003e - Continuously monitors for abnormal temperature rise and hotspot patterns consistent with fire onset, triggering early warning alarms before visible flames develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure Thermal - No Optical Distraction\u003c\/strong\u003e - Without an optical channel, all processing power is dedicated to thermal accuracy, delivering highly reliable temperature measurement and fire detection performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15mm thermal lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire detection VCA with configurable temperature thresholds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-range thermal detection for open outdoor areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12VDC \/ 24VAC \/ PoE (IEEE 802.3af) power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP67 weatherproof rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Hikvision NVR and VMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: -2px; margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2L3 7v5c0 5.25 3.75 10.05 9 11.25 5.25-1.2 9-6 9-11.25V7L12 2z\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"9 12 11 14 15 10\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is covered by a \u003cstrong\u003e3-year Hikvision manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. We stand behind every item we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: -2px; margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003crect x=\"1\" y=\"3\" width=\"15\" height=\"13\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"16 8 20 8 23 11 23 16 16 16 16 8\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"5.5\" cy=\"18.5\" r=\"2.5\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"18.5\" cy=\"18.5\" r=\"2.5\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship nationwide via courier. 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A tracking number is sent as soon as your order ships. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eView full shipping info\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: -2px; margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"1 4 1 10 7 10\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"23 20 23 14 17 14\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.49 9A9 9 0 0 0 5.64 5.64L1 10m22 4l-4.64 4.36A9 9 0 0 1 3.51 15\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed, unused items may be returned within \u003cstrong\u003e7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery. Installed or opened products are covered under the \u003cstrong\u003e3-year Hikvision manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. To initiate a return or warranty claim, email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@apextradedynamics.co.za\"\u003esupport@apextradedynamics.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns-policy\"\u003eView full returns policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: -2px; margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9.09 9a3 3 0 0 1 5.83 1c0 2-3 3-3 3\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"17\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose a pure thermal camera over a bi-spectrum model for fire detection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this camera measure exact temperatures?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this camera suitable for monitoring a large solar panel array?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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