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.

James Everett

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

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.

Available in White.