AirShield Glass Break Detector: hears breaking glass
The AirShield Glass Break Detector is a wireless glass break detector that recognises the sound of breaking glass and raises the alarm immediately. It monitors windows, glass facades and display cabinets up to 9 m away, ideal for homes, shops and offices.
The detector (Dahua ARD512-W2(868)) listens to both low and high frequencies and filters out other sounds, so that you get a reliable alarm without false alarms. Two wired inputs allow you to connect additional detectors.
Why the AirShield Glass Break Detector
Recognises breaking glass up to 9 m
Analyses the sound profile of breaking glass at low and high frequencies. Works with toughened, double, laminated, wired, plate and float glass.
Connect two additional sensors
Two wired alarm inputs (NO/NC) for connecting external detectors, so that one detector can monitor several points.
Encrypted and interference-resistant
Two-way communication on 868 MHz with AES128 and frequency hopping, plus a tamper contact and test mode for quick installation.
Years on one battery
Runs on a CR123A battery, supplied with the detector, with a life of up to 3 years, with battery status and a low battery notification.
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Technical specifications
| Detection | |
| Technology | Acoustic glass break detection (low and high frequencies) |
| Range | Up to 9 m in the same indoor space |
| Glass types | Toughened, double, laminated, wired, plate and float glass |
| Glass sizes | Approximately 0.3 × 0.3 m to 3 × 3 m |
| Wired inputs | 2x alarm input (NO/NC) for external detectors |
| Wireless | |
| Frequency | 868,0 to 868,6 MHz |
| Communication | Two-way, AES128 encrypted, with frequency hopping |
| Range (open field) | Up to approximately 1,600 m |
| Security | Tamper contact and test mode |
| General | |
| Power supply | 1x CR123A battery, up to approx. 3 years |
| Mounting | Indoor wall mounting, within 9 m of the glass |
| Model | ARD512-W2(868) |
Which indoor detector suits you?
If you want to detect movement in a room, choose a PIR, Dual-Tech or PIR-Cam. If you mainly want to protect windows and display cabinets, the Glass Break, which recognises breaking glass, is the right choice.
| Model | Detects | Range | Pet-friendly | Special feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIR | Motion (PIR) | Up to 12 m | Up to 18 kg | Affordable entry-level model |
| Dual-Tech | Motion (PIR + radar) | Up to 12 m | Up to 18 kg | Lowest risk of false alarms |
| PIR-Cam | Motion + image | Up to 12 m | Up to 18 kg | HD photos in the event of an alarm |
| Glass Break | Breaking glass | Up to 9 m | Not applicable | Acoustic, 2 wired inputs |
All four work wirelessly on 868 MHz with two-way communication and AES128 encryption, and pair with the same AirShield hub. The recommended mounting height for the motion detectors is approximately 2.2 m.
Notifications and expansion
An immediate notification in the DMSS app
As soon as a detector is triggered, the AirShield hub sends a push notification to your phone. In the free Dahua DMSS app you can see which detector was triggered and in which room, and you can arm and disarm your system. No subscription, on iPhone and Android.
No AirShield system yet?
This detector works with the wireless AirShield hub from Dahua. Put your system together room by room with the configurator, or have everything installed by our VEB-approved installers.
Frequently asked questions
Which types of glass does the detector work on?
Including toughened, double, laminated, wired, plate and float glass, for glass sizes from approximately 0.3 × 0.3 m to 3 × 3 m.
What is the detection range?
Up to 9 m in the same indoor space. Mount the detector within that range of the glass and avoid heavy curtains or other sound-absorbing obstacles.
Can I connect additional sensors?
Yes, via the two wired alarm inputs (NO/NC). This allows one detector to monitor several points.
What is the difference from a motion detector?
A glass break detector responds to the sound of breaking glass, a motion detector to movement in the room. For display cabinets and large windows they complement each other well.
In the box
AirShield Glass Break Detector
The detector itself.
Mounting materials
Mounting materials.
CR123A-batterij
Included.
Quick start guide
Quick start guide.






















