Digital Watchdog - DWC-MV421D - 2.1MP Vandal Dome IP Camera, 2.8~12mm Lens
Product Overview
The Digital Watchdog MEGApix® DWC-V42D3V is a high-performance 2.1MP/1080p vandal dome IP camera designed for mission-critical outdoor surveillance. It is equipped with a 2.8~12mm motorized zoom lens with auto-focus and P-Iris control, providing a 106° to 32° field of view and 4.2× optical zoom. Engineered for extreme environments, the camera features a Cold Start capability at -40°F and is protected by a rugged IP68-rated waterproof and IK10-rated impact-resistant housing.
Key Configuration
- • Image sensor: 2.1MP/1080p 1/2.7" CMOS; total pixels: 1928 × 1088
- • Lens: 2.8~12mm motorized zoom auto-focus p-iris lens (F1.4); 4.2× optical zoom; FOV: 106° (wide) to 32° (tele)
- • Minimum illumination: 0.12 lux color; True WDR (120dB) on/off
- • Power: DC12V or PoE (IEEE 802.3af Class 3); consumption: DC12V max 6W, PoE max 7.6W
- • Dimensions: 5.47" × 4.93" (139 × 125.4 mm); weight: 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
Key Features
Designed for rapid deployment, the NDAA-compliant DWC-V42D3V features a Snapit™ housing with a built-in junction box and a CleanView™ hydrophobic coating that repels debris for constant clarity. It excels in extreme conditions with a -40°F cold start capability and rugged IP68/IK10 protection, while True WDR (120dB) and 3D noise reduction ensure balanced, high-resolution imagery. This versatile unit also supports two-way audio, alarm integration, and 128GB of edge storage, maintaining full ONVIF Profile S compatibility for seamless system integration.
Technical Context
The camera features versatile shutter modes and network protocols like HTTPS and SNMP for secure, flexible performance across diverse IT environments. Built for extreme conditions, the aluminum vandal housing operates from -40°F to 122°F and carries IP68-rated waterproof and IK10-rated impact protection. The Snapit™ design simplifies 3-step mounting with an integrated junction box, while certifications like CE, FCC, and RoHS, paired with a 5-year warranty, ensure professional-grade reliability.
IMAGE | |
| Image sensor | 2.1MP/1080p 1/2.7“ CMOS |
| Total pixels | 1928 (H) x 1088 (V) |
| Minimum scene illumination | 0.12 lux (color) |
| Video output | Local video output CVBS 1.0V p-p (75?), 4:3 aspect ratio |
LENS | |
| Focal length | 2.8-12mm, F1.4 |
| Lens type | Motorized zoom auto-focus p-iris lens |
| Field of view (FoV) | 106° ~ 32° |
| Optical zoom / digital zoom | x4.2 optical zoom |
I/O | |
| Audio in / out | 1/1 |
| Audio compression | G.711 |
| Alarm In/Out | 1/1/2017 |
OPERATIONAL | |
| Shutter mode | Auto, manual, anti-flicker, slow shutter |
| Shutter speed | 1/30 ~ 1/8000 |
| Slow Shutter | 1~1/5,1/7.5, 1/15 |
| Auto gain control | Auto |
| Day / night | Auto, day (color), night (B/W) |
| Smart DNR™ 3D digital noise reduction | 0 ~ 11 |
| Wide dynamic range (WDR) | True WDR on, off |
| Wide dynamic range (WDR) dB | 120dB |
| Privacy zone | 16 programmable privacy masks |
| Backlight Compensation (BLC) | On / off / HSBLC |
| Mirror & Flip | Yes |
| Alarm notifications | Notifications via e-mail, FTP server or SD card recording |
| Memory Slot | Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC up to 128GB (card not Included) |
NETWORK | |
| LAN | 802.3 compliance 10/100 LAN |
| Video compression type | H.264, MJPEG |
| Resolution | H.264: 1080p/720p/VGA/D1/CIF MJPEG: 1280 x 720/800 x 600/VGA/768 x 432/D1/CIF |
| Frame rate | Up to 30fps at all resolutions |
| Video bitrate | 100Kbps ~ 10Mbps, Multi-rate for preview and recording |
| Bitrate control | Multi-streaming CBR/VBR at H.264 (controllable frame rate and bandwidth) |
| Streaming capability | Dual-stream at different rates and resolutions |
| IP | IPv4 |
| Protocol | ONVIF, TCP/IP, UDP, autoIP, RTP(UDP/TCP), RTSP, NTP, HTTP,HTTPS, SSL, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, FTP, SMTP, ICMP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3(MIB-2) |
| Security | HTTPS(TLS), IP filtering, 802.1x, digest authentication (ID/PW) |
| ONVIF conformance | Yes |
| Web viewer | OS: Windows®, Mac® OS, Linux® |
| Browser: Internet Explorer®, Google Chrome®, Mozilla Firefox®, Safari® | |
| Video management software | DW Spectrum® IPVMS |
ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Operating temperature | -40°F ~ 122°F (-40°C ~ 50°C) |
| Operating humidity | Less than 90% (non-condensing) |
| IK rating | IK10 impact resistant |
| IP rating | IP68 certified weather and tamper resistant |
| Other certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
ELECTRICAL | |
| Power requirement | DC 12V, PoE (IEEE 802.3af Class 3). (adaptor not included) |
| Power consumption | DC12V: max 6W PoE: max 7.6W |
MECHANICAL | |
| Material | Snapit™ aluminum vandal housing, polycarbonate dome |
| Dimensions | 5.47" x 4.93" (139 x 125.4 mm) |
| Weight | 2.75 lbs (1.25kg) |
