Hikvision is the brand of Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese company founded in 2001 that works in integrated security. AZEIDK supplies its network and coaxial closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, recorders, Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches, access control, intercom and barrier gates within security and low current solutions for facilities in Saudi Arabia.
Key takeaways
- Hikvision is headquartered in Hangzhou, China, and describes its focus as integrated security and scenario-based digitalization using AI-powered Internet of Things (AIoT) technologies.
- The AZEIDK products pages list Hikvision network and coaxial cameras, network and digital video recorders (NVRs and DVRs), PoE switches, access control, intercom and barrier gates.
- The Saudi surveillance cameras law requires round-the-clock operation and retention for the periods set in the Requirements Document.
- Choose cameras by purpose and pixel density, then match ONVIF profile, PoE budget and operating temperature to the site.
- AZEIDK supplies, installs, configures, tests and maintains these systems through its security and surveillance solutions.
Who is Hikvision?
According to its official website, Hikvision was founded in 2001, has its headquarters in Binjiang District, Hangzhou, China, and focuses on integrated security, serving many industries with AIoT technologies. Its product lines include network cameras, Turbo HD coaxial cameras, recorders, network switches, access control, video intercom and intrusion alarms.
Because Hikvision’s range is wide, what matters on a project is matching each model to its purpose, location and regulatory requirements, as our IP vs analog CCTV guide explains.
Hikvision products available from AZEIDK
AZEIDK lists Hikvision among the brands available within its supply scope. Products on our pages include:
- Network cameras from the DS-2CD series, such as the 8-megapixel DS-2CD2087G2-L(U) network camera.
- Coaxial cameras from the DS-2CE series, such as the DS-2CE78D0T-LFS turret camera, and DVRs for upgrading coaxial systems.
- NVRs, such as the DS-7608NXI-K1(B) 8-channel NVR.
- PoE network switches, such as the DS-3E1510P-EI PoE switch, plus wireless access points and bridges.
- Access control and time attendance, such as the DS-K1T320EFWX face access terminal, and card access controllers.
- Video intercom, such as the DS-KIS604-S(B) IP video intercom kit, and barrier gates such as the DS-TMG520.
- Wireless intrusion alarm devices, speakers and Wi-Fi cameras.
Published specifications for example models
The table summarizes what Hikvision publishes for example models from the lines AZEIDK supplies. Values apply to the model named, so check the datasheet of the model chosen for your project:
| Product line | Typical use | Published specification of an example model |
|---|---|---|
| Network cameras (DS-2CD) | New buildings and identification positions | DS-2CD2087G2-L(U): 8 MP, IP67, PoE to 802.3af at 7.5 W max, ONVIF Profiles S, G and T, operating from -30 to 60°C |
| Coaxial cameras (DS-2CE) | Upgrades of existing coaxial systems | DS-2CE78D0T-LFS: 1920 x 1080, switchable TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS output, audio over coax, IP67 |
| NVRs | Recording and managing IP cameras | DS-7608NXI-K1(B): 8 channels per the AZEIDK product page; check storage and bandwidth in the datasheet |
| PoE switches | Power and data for cameras | DS-3E1510P-EI: 8 Gigabit PoE ports and 2 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 110 W total PoE budget, 802.1Q virtual LAN (VLAN) support, operating from 0 to 40°C |
| Access control, intercom and barriers | Entrances, car parks and residential compounds | Varies by model; check reader type, user capacity and integration in the datasheet |
What to check before approval
- Confirm whether the facility is covered by the Law on the Use of Security Surveillance Cameras and obtain its Requirements Document and security classification; Article 5 allows manufacture, import, sale, installation, operation or maintenance of the cameras only after the required Ministry of Interior approvals.
- Define each position’s purpose and pixel density, and lay out cameras on the drawings as our CCTV coverage guide describes.
- Check the ONVIF profile listed for the exact model and its compatibility with the NVR or video management software.
- Add up camera power from the datasheets for each switch, compare it with the PoE budget and port count, and respect the 100 m copper channel limit.
- Match operating temperature to the location; the switch in the table is rated to 40°C, so a conditioned room or cabinet is good practice.
- Change default passwords, keep firmware current and place cameras on a separate VLAN.
- Check SABER conformity where the product falls under a technical regulation of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO).
How AZEIDK helps
Through our security and surveillance systems solutions, AZEIDK supplies, installs and configures CCTV cameras and recording systems, verifies coverage during testing, and provides maintenance, technical support and control room integration. Our low current systems solutions run from site assessment and system selection to supply, installation, configuration and testing, and cover the access control systems these products serve.
AZEIDK also provides the network and communication systems behind the cameras. Browse other brands on our products page, read our news on surveillance market growth and the law, and draw on support across more than 17 branches and service regions.
FAQ
Which Hikvision products does AZEIDK supply?
AZEIDK’s pages list Hikvision network and coaxial cameras, NVRs and DVRs, PoE switches and wireless access points, card and face recognition access control, video intercom, barrier gates, wireless intrusion alarm devices and speakers. Models are selected to suit each position, so share your drawings and we will propose what fits.
Do Hikvision cameras work with other brands’ recorders?
It depends on ONVIF support and profiles. Hikvision states, for example, that the DS-2CD2087G2-L(U) supports Profiles S, G and T. Advanced functions such as analytics may not pass fully over ONVIF, so test compatibility with the approved recorder or video management software before supply.
How long must CCTV recordings be kept in Saudi Arabia?
The surveillance cameras law requires recordings to be kept for the periods set in the Requirements Document, and footage of a reported incident to be kept unaltered until the investigation is complete. Neither the law nor its Executive Regulation states a number of days, so obtain the Requirements Document for your facility and size storage on that basis, with a margin.
How many cameras can the DS-3E1510P-EI power?
The switch has 8 PoE ports and a 110 W total budget. Eight DS-2CD2087G2-L(U) cameras at their 7.5 W maximum draw about 60 W in total, as a worked example. Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras and models with heaters draw more, so add up the actual datasheet loads for every switch.
Does a Hikvision wireless smoke detector replace a fire alarm system?
No, it is not a substitute. Hikvision’s wireless smoke detector belongs to its intrusion and home alarm range. A building fire alarm system needs a panel and devices that match the approved design under the Saudi Fire Protection Code (SBC 801) and Civil Defense requirements.
Planning a surveillance or access control system? Send us your drawings and device schedule, and our team will help you select suitable Hikvision models, then install and test the system. Contact the AZEIDK team
