Digital Watchdog DWC-MB44LPRWC5 4MP IR Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

Digital Watchdog DWC-MB44LPRWC5 4MP IR Bullet Camera

The Digital Watchdog DWC-MB44LPRWC5 is a professional-grade 4MP outdoor bullet camera engineered for high-performance license plate recognition and general surveillance. Built with a robust aluminum die-cast housing rated IP66, this camera delivers reliable operation across demanding outdoor environments from -40°F to 122°F. Its vari-focal 6mm-50mm lens provides flexible field-of-view options (90° to 7.3° HFOV), making it adaptable for perimeter, parking lot, and entrance monitoring applications.

Key Features

• License Plate Recognition (LPR): Captures vehicle plates up to 60 feet away at speeds up to 50 MPH with dedicated LPR housing
• 4MP Resolution: 2688 × 1520 pixel sensor for exceptional image clarity and detail
• Smart IR Technology: 60-foot infrared range with intelligent intensity control for nighttime visibility without washout
• Vari-Focal Lens: 6mm-50mm adjustable focal length with P-iris for precise depth-of-field control
• PoE Powered: Single-cable operation via Power-over-Ethernet (max 12.9W) simplifies installation
• Smart DNR™ 3D Noise Reduction: Reduces noise while preserving critical detail in low-light conditions
• 4 Programmable Privacy Masks: Protect sensitive areas from recording
• Multi-Streaming H.264/MJPEG: Simultaneous streams at multiple resolutions (up to 1440p) with controllable bitrate (100Kbps–10Mbps) and frame rate up to 30fps

Technical Specifications

Imaging & Optics: 1/3" CMOS 4MP sensor, auto day/night with selectable color/B&W modes, anti-flicker, manual, and slow-shutter modes (1/15–1/32000 shutter speed). White balance and sharpness controls are user-adjustable.

Connectivity & Network: 10/100 LAN with IPv4 support. Protocols include ONVIF, RTSP, RTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, and SNMPv1/v2/v3. Web viewer compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.

Security: 802.1x authentication, HTTPS/TLS encryption, IP filtering, and digest authentication (ID/password) protect against unauthorized access.

Operational Features: Motion detection with alarm output, email/FTP notifications, CVBS local video output (4:3 aspect ratio), and configurable video bitrate control for bandwidth optimization.

Environmental Durability: IP66 weatherproof rating, aluminum die-cast housing, operating temperature range -40°F to 122°F, 10–90% humidity tolerance (non-condensing).

Software Integration: Includes 1 DW Spectrum® CaaS™ license. Supports up to 30 MEGApix® CaaS™ cameras in a single network with DW Spectrum® IPVMS video management software.

Applications

Ideal for parking facilities, toll roads, traffic enforcement, retail perimeters, industrial entrances, and any application requiring vehicle identification and outdoor surveillance. The combination of LPR-optimized optics, high resolution, and long-range IR makes it suitable for both day and night monitoring in challenging lighting conditions.

Marty Allison

The DWC-MB44LPRWC5 distinguishes itself through dedicated LPR hardware integration and intelligent IR management. The 60-foot recognition range at highway speeds addresses real-world traffic monitoring demands where standard cameras fall short. Smart DNR™ preserves license plate legibility in darkness without introducing motion blur typical of extended slow-shutter methods.

Multi-streaming capability with independent bitrate control balances local recording bandwidth against remote preview, critical for large deployments. The P-iris vari-focal design outperforms fixed-lens alternatives by maintaining plate capture clarity across varying distances—essential for variable-distance enforcement scenarios. IP66 durability and wide temperature tolerance ensure year-round reliability in outdoor mounting without seasonal maintenance cycles.

Five-year warranty and CaaS™ licensing flexibility provide cost-effective scaling for multi-site operations.