FERN360 UniView TVT and Dahua IP Security Camera Systems Range - PoE NVRs Active Deterrence ANPR and Panoramic Cameras for Commercial Surveillance NZ

Choosing the Best Security Camera System for Your Home and Business

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IP (Internet Protocol) security camera technology is the professional standard for commercial and industrial surveillance across New Zealand. IP cameras transmit high-definition video as a digital stream over standard Cat5e or Cat6 cabling, with PoE (Power over Ethernet) carrying both data and power through a single cable. Essential Security Supplies NZ stocks a professional range of IP cameras and NVR platforms from FERN360, UniView, TVT, and Dahua - covering compact PoE NVRs through to enterprise video management servers, and standalone IP cameras from 5MP through to 16MP for every application type.

FGSIP-PNVR202-16P FERN360 20-Channel PoE NVR - Professional IP Surveillance Recording Platform NZ

The Case for IP Surveillance: Why PoE Networks Dominate Professional Installations

IP surveillance systems operate on standard network infrastructure, making them compatible with existing IT environments and straightforward to scale. A single Cat5e or Cat6 cable carries both power and HD video data to each camera via PoE, eliminating separate power runs and reducing installation complexity significantly. Resolution scales from 5MP to 16MP and beyond without signal degradation across long cable runs. Onboard analytics - including perimeter intrusion, line crossing, human and vehicle classification, face detection, and ANPR - run at the camera edge, reducing recorder load and enabling faster alarm response. For professional installation standards applicable to NZ commercial sites, refer to the New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) industry resources.

FERN360 IP NVR Range - Scalable PoE Recording Platforms

FERN360 manufactures a purpose-built range of IP Network Video Recorders for professional installations in New Zealand. All FERN360 NVRs support up to 8MP resolution live view and playback, S+265 compression (reducing storage requirements by up to 75% versus H.264), PoE camera transmission up to 200m per port, Automatic Network Replenishment (ANR), VCA alarms, smart search and playback, and Web6 plug-in-free browser access. HDMI output up to 4K (3840x2160) is standard across the range.

FGSIP-CNVR51-4P - FERN360 5-Channel PoE NVR

The View our product - the FGSIP-CNVR51-4P supports 5 IP camera channels with 4x PoE ports, 80Mbps incoming bandwidth, 1x SATA port (up to 10TB HDD), 4 alarm inputs, 1 output, and ANR. HDMI/VGA output up to 4K. Suited to small commercial premises, retail, and residential installations requiring a compact, reliable IP recording platform.

FGSIP-CNVR51-4P FERN360 5-Channel 4x PoE NVR - Compact IP Surveillance Recorder NZ

FGSIP-CNVR101-8P - FERN360 10-Channel PoE NVR

The View our product - the FGSIP-CNVR101-8P supports 10 IP camera channels with 8x PoE ports, 80Mbps incoming bandwidth, 4 alarm inputs, 1 output, ANR, smart search and playback, and VCA alarms. 1x SATA (up to 10TB), HDMI/VGA up to 4K. The 10-channel input with 8 PoE ports allows a mix of direct PoE cameras and additional IP cameras connected over the network - giving additional flexibility for larger or multi-zone installations.

FGSIP-CNVR101-8P FERN360 10-Channel 8x PoE NVR - Multi-Zone IP Surveillance Recorder NZ

FGSIP-PNVR202-16P - FERN360 20-Channel PoE NVR

The View our product - the FGSIP-PNVR202-16P supports 20 IP camera channels with 16x PoE ports, 320Mbps incoming bandwidth, up to 12MP resolution live view and playback, 16 alarm inputs, 4 outputs, ANR, VCA alarms, and smart search. 2x SATA ports (up to 10TB per HDD), HDMI/VGA up to 4K. Suited to large commercial sites, warehouses, educational campuses, and multi-zone installations requiring high-channel-count centralised IP recording.

FGSIP-PNVR202-16P FERN360 20-Channel 16x PoE NVR 320Mbps - Large Site IP Surveillance NZ

UniView IP Cameras - Advanced Analytics and Specialist Applications

UniView (UNV) delivers professional-grade IP cameras with ONVIF compatibility, Ultra 265/H.265 compression, and onboard analytics spanning active deterrence, perimeter protection, ANPR, and wide-area panoramic coverage. All models below are confirmed active at Essential Security Supplies NZ.

UniView IPC3636SS-ADF28KMC-I1 - 6MP Tri-Guard Active Deterrence Eyeball Camera

The View our product - 6MP (3072x2048) fixed eyeball camera with integrated red/blue warning light, built-in mic and speaker, audible alarm, line-crossing and area entry/exit detection, and target classification by human, motor vehicle, and non-motor vehicle. People flow counting and crowd density monitoring are included. Smart IR up to 30m, IP67, PoE or DC12V, alarm 1in/1out, audio 1in/1out. Suited to retail entries, access points, and any location requiring active on-site deterrence.

UniView IPC3636SS-ADF28KMC-I1 6MP Tri-Guard Active Deterrence Eyeball IP Camera NZ

UniView IPC2128SB-ADF28KMC-I0 - 8MP Fixed Active Deterrence Bullet Camera

The View our product - 8MP (3840x2160) at up to 20fps, or 5MP/4MP/1080P at 30fps. 120dB true WDR, Smart IR, 2D/3D DNR, active deterrence, 2-way audio, alarm 2in/1out, and onboard microSD up to 256GB. PoE or AC/DC 24V, IP67. 2.8mm or 4.0mm fixed lens. Suited to high-security perimeters, commercial entry points, and environments with challenging lighting conditions.

UniView IPC2128SB-ADF28KMC-I0 8MP HD Fixed Active Deterrence IP Bullet Camera 120dB WDR NZ

UniView IPC8544EA-KM-I1 - 16MP LightHunter OmniView Panoramic Camera

The View our product - 16MP (4800x2688) wide-area panoramic with 180° horizontal field of view and LightHunter technology delivering colour imaging down to 0.001 lux. Smart IR up to 50m, onboard microSD up to 512GB, alarm 2in/1out, audio 1in/1out, 6KV surge protection, IP67, PoE (802.3at) or AC/DC 24V, operating range -40 to +70°C. ONVIF (S, G, T) and API/SDK compatible. Suited to large open areas, car parks, and any site requiring broad coverage from a single camera.

UniView IPC8544EA-KM-I1 16MP LightHunter OmniView 180° Panoramic IP Camera NZ

UniView HC121-TS8CR-Z - 2MP Ultra-Low-Light ANPR Camera

The View our product - 2MP 1080P ANPR camera with 10x optical motorised zoom (4.7-47mm), Starlight minimum illumination of 0.001 lux (F1.6), and onboard licence plate recognition with allow/block lists of up to 20,000 entries. Vehicle detection, barrier opening policy logic, and edge storage up to 128GB are built in. IP67/IK10, PoE (802.3at) or AC24V/DC12V, operating range -40 to +60°C. Suited to vehicle entry/exit control, car park management, and gate automation applications.

UniView HC121-TS8CR-Z 2MP 10x Zoom ANPR IP Camera - Licence Plate Recognition NZ

TVT IP Camera Systems - NVR Kits and Specialist PoE Cameras

TVT offers a complete range of IP cameras and NVR kits for residential, SME, and commercial sites. All TVT PoE cameras support H.265+/H.265/H.264 compression, iOS and Android remote monitoring, and VCA analytics including tripwire, region intrusion, and human/vehicle classification.

TVT 4-Channel NVR Kit - 6MP AI (TVT-4CHNVRKIT-AI-6MP)

The View our product - complete 4-channel IP kit including TVT 4-channel PoE NVR, 4x 6MP AI dome cameras (TVT-D2.8POE-6MP-AI), 4x CAT5e cable, and 2TB HDD (upgradeable to 8TB). Supports H.265S/H.265+/H.265/H.264, 4x PoE ports, multi-mode AI recording, VCA events (tripwire, region intrusion, object detection), 4-channel simultaneous playback, and QR code mobile setup. Suited to small commercial premises and residential properties.

TVT-4CHNVRKIT-AI-6MP 4-Channel NVR Kit 6MP AI PoE Dome Cameras 2TB - Complete IP Security System NZ

TVT 8-Channel NVR Kit - 6MP AI (TVT-8CHNVRKIT-AI-6MP)

The View our product - 8-channel complete IP kit with 8-channel PoE NVR, 4x 6MP AI dome cameras (interchangeable for any TVT PoE model), 4x CAT5/6 cable, and 2TB HDD (upgradeable to 8TB). Supports up to 8 IP cameras total, H.265S/H.265+/H.265/H.264, 8x PoE ports, 8-channel simultaneous playback, and full VCA analytics. Suited to mid-sized commercial premises, warehouses, and multi-zone sites.

TVT-8CHNVRKIT-AI-6MP 8-Channel NVR Kit 6MP AI PoE Cameras 2TB - Commercial IP Security NZ

TVT-D28CL-6MP - 6MP Full Colour Turret PoE Camera

The View our product - 6MP (3200x1800) full-colour turret with smart white light (10-20m) and IR (20-30m), auto day/night switching, H.265+/H.265/H.264, SMD Human/Vehicle AI, line crossing and region intrusion detection, WDR, HLC, BLC, 3D DNR, IP67, PoE or DC12V. NDAA compliant. 2-year return-to-base warranty. Suited to indoor and sheltered outdoor locations where full-colour night imaging is required.

TVT-D28CL-6MP 6MP Full Colour PoE Turret IP Camera - Smart Supplement Light Human Vehicle AI NZ

TVT TD-9844E3B - 4MP Dual-Lens PoE Camera

The View our product - two independent 4MP (2688x1520) camera feeds over a single PoE cable. H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264/MJPEG, ICR true day/night, Smart IR, 3D DNR, WDR, HLC, BLC, Defog, IP66/IK10, built-in microSD up to 512GB, dual-system backup, and simultaneous smart event processing. Halves cabling requirements on long perimeter runs. Suited to external building coverage, perimeter runs, and large sites where minimising cable infrastructure is a priority.

TVT TD-9844E3B 4MP Dual-Lens PoE IP Camera - IP66 IK10 Perimeter Security Dual-System Backup NZ

Dahua IP Cameras and NVR - Professional-Grade Network Surveillance

Dahua is a globally recognised IP surveillance manufacturer with a deep professional camera and NVR range. The products below are confirmed active at Essential Security Supplies NZ, covering ePoE long-range cameras, a compact WizSense turret, and a compact PoE NVR with AI-by-recorder and AI-by-camera support.

Dahua IPC-HFW5631E-Z5E - 6MP WDR ePoE Bullet Camera, 5x Motorised Zoom

The View our product - 6MP (3072x2048) bullet camera with 7-35mm motorised zoom lens (5x optical), IR up to 100m, ePoE (extended PoE transmission up to 800m), H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264, IVS tripwire and intrusion, face detection, 3D DNR, WDR, Smart IR, alarm in/out, IP67/IK10, and operating range -30 to +60°C. The 5x motorised zoom and 100m IR make this camera well suited to long-range coverage of large outdoor perimeters, car parks, and industrial sites where precise remote lens control is required post-installation.

Dahua IPC-HFW5631E-Z5E 6MP ePoE WDR Bullet IP Camera 5x Motorised Zoom 100m IR NZ

Dahua IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ - 5MP WizSense IR Turret Camera

The View our product - the IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ is a 5MP (2960x1668@20fps or 2688x1520@25/30fps) fixed-focal eyeball camera from Dahua's WizSense range. The 1/2.7" CMOS sensor delivers minimum illumination of 0.007 lux (colour) with a built-in IR LED illuminating up to 30m. Smart H.265+/H.265/Smart H.264+/H.264 compression, 120dB WDR, 3D NR, HLC, BLC, and SMD Plus (human and vehicle classification reducing false alerts from leaves, rain, and lighting). IVS perimeter protection includes tripwire and intrusion detection with accurate human/vehicle classification. Built-in microphone, onboard microSD up to 256GB, IP67, PoE or DC12V. Available in 2.8mm (111° H FOV) or 3.6mm (92° H FOV) fixed lens. Suited to commercial entries, internal corridors, reception areas, and any location requiring reliable 5MP AI detection in a compact turret form factor.

Dahua IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ 5MP WizSense SMD Plus IR Turret Camera - Fixed Lens PoE IP67 NZ

Dahua DHI-NVR4104HS-P-4KS3 - 4-Channel Compact PoE NVR with AI

The View our product - a 4-channel compact 1U NVR with 4x PoE ports, 80Mbps incoming bandwidth, up to 12MP IP camera input, Smart H.265+/H.265/Smart H.264+/H.264/MJPEG decoding, and AI-by-recorder SMD Plus for human and vehicle filtering across all 4 channels. AI-by-camera support covers face detection, recognition, perimeter protection, people counting, and heat map. 1x SATA (up to 20TB), HDMI/VGA output, 2-channel alarm input, 1-channel alarm output, 4x PoE ports (IEEE 802.3 af/at, 36W total). Net weight 0.87kg. Operating temperature -10 to +55°C. Suited to small commercial and residential sites requiring a compact AI-capable NVR with Dahua's proven platform reliability.

Dahua DHI-NVR4104HS-P-4KS3 4-Channel Compact PoE NVR AI SMD Plus - Lite Series NZ

Product Specifications

Specification FERN360 CNVR51-4P (5Ch NVR) FERN360 CNVR101-8P (10Ch NVR) FERN360 PNVR202-16P (20Ch NVR) UniView IPC3636SS (6MP Tri-Guard) UniView IPC2128SB (8MP Deterrence) UniView IPC8544EA (16MP OmniView) UniView HC121 (ANPR) TVT 4CH NVR Kit TVT 8CH NVR Kit TVT D28CL-6MP TVT TD-9844E3B Dahua IPC-HFW5631E-Z5E Dahua IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ Dahua DHI-NVR4104HS
Type NVR (5Ch, 4 PoE) NVR (10Ch, 8 PoE) NVR (20Ch, 16 PoE) IP Camera IP Camera IP Camera IP Camera (ANPR) NVR Kit (4Ch) NVR Kit (8Ch) IP Camera IP Camera (Dual-lens) IP Camera IP Camera NVR (4Ch, 4 PoE)
Max Resolution 8MP live/playback 8MP live/playback 12MP live/playback 6MP (3072x2048) 8MP (3840x2160) 16MP (4800x2688) 2MP 1080P 6MP (cameras) 6MP (cameras) 6MP (3200x1800) 4MP (2688x1520) 6MP (3072x2048) 5MP (2960x1668) 12MP IP camera input
PoE Ports / Channels 4 PoE / 5Ch 8 PoE / 10Ch 16 PoE / 20Ch PoE or DC12V PoE or AC/DC 24V PoE (802.3at) or AC/DC 24V PoE (802.3at) or AC24V/DC12V 4 PoE / 4Ch 8 PoE / 8Ch PoE or DC12V PoE or DC12V DC12V / PoE (802.3af) / ePoE PoE or DC12V 4 PoE / 4Ch
Bandwidth 80Mbps 80Mbps 320Mbps - - - - 80Mbps (NVR) 80Mbps (NVR) - - - - 80Mbps
Compression S+265 / H.265 / H.264 S+265 / H.265 / H.264 S+265 / H.265 / H.264 Ultra 265/H.265/H.264/MJPEG Ultra 265/H.265/H.264/MJPEG Ultra 265/H.265/H.264/MJPEG H.265/H.264 H.265S/H.265+/H.265/H.264 H.265S/H.265+/H.265/H.264 H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264/MJPEG H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264/MJPEG H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 Smart H.265+/H.265/Smart H.264+/H.264/MJPEG Smart H.265+/H.265/Smart H.264+/H.264/MJPEG
Storage 1x SATA up to 10TB 1x SATA up to 10TB 2x SATA up to 10TB each - microSD up to 256GB microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 128GB 2TB HDD (NVR) 2TB HDD (NVR) - microSD up to 512GB - microSD up to 256GB 1x SATA up to 20TB
Night Vision / IR - - - Smart IR 30m Smart IR; 0 lux with IR IR 50m; 0.001 lux colour IR 50m; 0.001 lux Starlight IR (camera-dependent) IR (camera-dependent) White light 10-20m; IR 20-30m Smart IR; ICR true day/night IR 100m; Smart IR IR 30m; 0.007 lux; ICR auto -
Ingress Protection - - - IP67 IP67 IP67 IP67/IK10 IP67 (cameras) IP67 (cameras) IP67 IP66/IK10 IP67/IK10 IP67 -
Smart Detection / AI VCA alarms, smart search VCA alarms, smart search VCA alarms, smart search Line crossing, entry/exit, human/vehicle/non-motor, people counting, crowd density Active deterrence, 120dB WDR, 2-way audio Motion, tampering, audio detection ANPR, vehicle detection, allow/blocklist 20K, barrier logic VCA tripwire, intrusion, object detection, AI recording VCA tripwire, intrusion, object detection, AI recording SMD Human/Vehicle AI, line crossing, region intrusion Multiple smart events simultaneous; dual-system backup IVS tripwire, intrusion, face detection; 5x motorised zoom; 100m IR; ePoE SMD Plus Human/Vehicle; IVS tripwire, intrusion; built-in MIC; 120dB WDR AI-by-recorder SMD Plus; AI-by-camera face det/rec, perimeter, people counting

For full model-specific specifications and current availability, View our product pages at Essential Security Supplies NZ.

Selecting the Right IP System for Your Site

For small commercial premises or residential properties requiring a complete plug-in IP system, the TVT 4-channel NVR kit or the FERN360 FGSIP-CNVR51-4P provide everything needed to get a professional IP installation running quickly. The TVT kit includes cameras, cabling, and HDD; the FERN360 NVR pairs with any compatible IP camera for a tailored setup. For mid-sized commercial sites requiring 8 to 10 channels, the TVT 8-channel kit and FERN360 CNVR101-8P offer scalable platforms with full VCA analytics and ANR. For large-site centralised recording across 16 to 20 channels, the FERN360 PNVR202-16P delivers 320Mbps bandwidth and 12MP resolution support with dual SATA storage.

For standalone IP cameras, the choice depends on application: active deterrence with light and audible warning (UniView Tri-Guard IPC3636SS), high-definition perimeter deterrence (UniView IPC2128SB 8MP), wide-area single-point coverage (UniView IPC8544EA 16MP panoramic), vehicle entry/exit control (UniView HC121 ANPR), full-colour night imaging (TVT D28CL-6MP), long-range motorised zoom with ePoE reach (Dahua IPC-HFW5631E-Z5E), compact 5MP WizSense AI turret for entry and corridor monitoring (Dahua IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ), or dual-feed perimeter coverage with minimal cabling (TVT TD-9844E3B).

Where AI-by-recorder capability is required on a compact 4-channel platform, the Dahua DHI-NVR4104HS-P-4KS3 provides SMD Plus human/vehicle filtering, face detection and recognition, and up to 12MP camera input in a 0.87kg 1U form factor. Whatever your IP security requirements, Essential Security Supplies NZ stocks professional solutions across every tier. View our full security camera range to explore all available options.