i-PRO WV-U2130LA 2MP Wide-Angle Indoor Fixed Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-U2130LA 2MP Indoor Fixed Dome IP Camera

The i-PRO WV-U2130LA is a 2MP fixed dome designed for indoor surveillance deployments where wide-angle coverage and low-light performance matter. It delivers 1920×1080 resolution at 30 fps from a 1/3-inch CMOS sensor with a fixed 3.2mm lens that yields a 97° horizontal field of view in 16:9 mode — enough to monitor a retail floor, office lobby, or warehouse receiving area without multiple cameras or a motorized lens. PoE power (IEEE 802.3af, 4.8W max) eliminates the need for a separate power supply, and H.265 compression cuts storage bandwidth roughly in half compared to H.264, a meaningful difference when recording 24/7 across multiple locations.

Key Features

• 2MP 1/3-inch CMOS Sensor with 30 fps capture — Captures 1920×1080 at full frame rate, plus lower resolutions (1280×720, 640×360, 320×180) for bitrate optimization. This flexibility lets you record high-detail streams to an NVR while streaming lower-resolution feeds to mobile clients without sacrificing too much bandwidth.
• 97° Wide-Angle Fixed 3.2mm Lens — Covers a broad horizontal field without a motorized zoom; 16:9 mode delivers 97° horizontal and 53° vertical. Digital zoom (1x, 2x, 4x) allows you to enlarge regions on playback, though live detail is fixed by the sensor. Better than PTZ for high-traffic areas where a single angle covers the entire space.
• Integrated IR LEDs, 30m Range — Built-in infrared with adjustable intensity (High/Middle/Low/Off) reaches 30 meters in darkness. Monochrome sensitivity drops to 0.0025 lux with IR; color mode operates down to 0.006 lux for extended twilight operation. No external illuminator needed for typical indoor low-light scenarios like nighttime retail or 24-hour facility monitoring.
• Super Dynamic Range (120 dB) with Adaptive Processing — Super Dynamic mode (31 adjustable levels) plus Back Light Compensation and High Light Compensation automatically optimize video in mixed lighting — backlighting from windows or skylights won't blow out faces or details. Manual white balance (ATW1/ATW2/AWC) and electronic shutter (1/10000s to 16/30s) give you fine control over challenging scenes.
• H.265 and H.264 Video Compression with Smart Coding — Dual codec support with Smart Coding (GOP, frame rate, Advanced/Mid/Low settings) enables adaptive bitrate transmission. H.265 cuts file size roughly 40–60% depending on scene motion, lowering storage costs significantly on long-term recording systems. Constant bitrate and VBR modes both supported for different NVR strategies.
• Motion Detection and Scene Change Analysis (On-Camera) — Video Motion Detection (VMD) with 4 user-defined detection zones plus 1 Scene Change Detection zone trigger alarms, SD card recording, email notifications, and TCP/HTTP outputs without a separate analytics server. Reduces false positives by combining motion rules rather than relying on a single sensitivity threshold.
• Privacy Masking (8 Zones) — On-camera privacy zones allow you to obscure up to 8 regions (lobbies, restrooms, private offices) with configurable opacity — useful for compliance in facilities with mixed public and private areas.
• PoE (802.3af) at 4.8W — Draws only 4.8 watts, so it won't stress a standard 15.4W 802.3af port. A typical PoE switch can power 8–12 of these units per port budget, simplifying structured cabling and eliminating the need for separate 12VDC power supplies at each camera.
• MicroSD/SD Card Recording Up to 512GB — Supports onboard H.265/H.264 recording with pre- and post-alarm buffering for forensic capture. Useful as a failsafe when the NVR is unreachable or for temporary deployments where centralized recording isn't yet in place.
• Enterprise Network Security — Pre-installed GlobalSign Device Certificate, 802.1X network access control, HTTPS/SSL/TLS encryption, and SNMPv3 support allow secure integration into managed networks. Firmware signing and secure boot prevent unauthorized modifications.
• ONVIF Profile G/S/T Compliance — Standards-based interoperability with Milestone XProtect, Genetec, i-PRO ProWatch, and other ONVIF-compliant VMS platforms. No proprietary software lock-in — the camera integrates with your existing infrastructure.

Integration & Compatibility

The WV-U2130LA supports IPv4/IPv6 and standard protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, RTP, SMTP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, DDNS, MQTT), so it integrates into any network-connected surveillance ecosystem. i-PRO IP cameras in this family use the same management interface and credential model, simplifying multi-camera deployments. For centralized recording, pair this camera with an NVR that supports H.265 decoding to maximize storage efficiency. Ceiling or wall mounting is straightforward with the included bracket and standard PoE cabling — no special conduit or power infrastructure required.

When to Choose a Different Model

If you need outdoor durability, moisture resistance, or higher resolution (4MP or above) for license-plate or facial recognition, consider a higher-megapixel variant in the i-PRO indoor dome line. If the 97° field of view is too broad and you need 40–50° coverage with better zoom detail, a motorized zoom model in the same family will fit. If your facility demands thermal imaging or panelized coverage across a very wide space, evaluate alternatives outside the fixed-dome class. For most indoor retail, office, and lobby deployments where a single wide angle dominates the scene, the WV-U2130LA's balance of simplicity, power efficiency, and image quality makes it a straightforward choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the minimum light level the WV-U2130LA requires?

A: With IR LEDs enabled, the camera operates at 0 lux (complete darkness). In color mode without IR, it requires a minimum of 0.006 lux; in monochrome IR mode, sensitivity drops to 0.0025 lux. This covers typical indoor low-light scenarios (nighttime retail, after-hours facilities) without requiring external illumination.

Q: Can the WV-U2130LA work with ONVIF-based VMS platforms?

A: Yes. The camera is ONVIF Profile G/S/T compliant, enabling integration with Milestone XProtect, Genetec, i-PRO ProWatch, and other standards-based VMS systems. No proprietary software is required.

Q: What is the maximum SD card capacity for onboard recording?

A: The camera supports microSDXC cards up to 512GB, allowing several weeks of continuous H.265 recording on a single card depending on resolution and bitrate settings.

Q: How much power does the WV-U2130LA consume?

A: The camera draws 4.8W maximum via standard 802.3af PoE (IEEE 802.3af, DC 48V, 100mA). It will not strain a typical PoE switch port (15.4W budget) and leaves headroom for other low-power devices on the same circuit.

Q: Is the WV-U2130LA suitable for outdoor use?

A: No. This is an indoor-only camera. It lacks an IP66 or higher environmental rating and is not rated for direct rain or temperature extremes. Use an outdoor-rated variant if weather protection is required.

Q: What compression formats does the WV-U2130LA support?

A: The camera supports both H.265 and H.264 video compression with Smart Coding (GOP and frame rate control). H.265 typically reduces file size 40–60% compared to H.264, lowering storage and bandwidth costs on multi-camera systems.

Marty Allison

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

The WV-U2130LA hits a practical sweet spot for indoor general-area surveillance where simplicity and cost efficiency matter. At 4.8W via standard PoE, this camera won't stress your switch budget, and the 97° field of view means one unit often covers what you'd otherwise need two narrower-lens models to do. The H.265 codec is the real leverage here — on a 24/7 system with a dozen cameras, the storage savings alone (40–60% less disk space) can shift the economics of your retention strategy.

Technical Highlights:

• H.265 codec with Smart Coding: Cuts storage footprint significantly compared to H.264. On a 30-day retention baseline for 12 cameras, you're looking at 2–3TB less storage outlay — real money when NVR arrays get large.
• 120 dB Super Dynamic Range with adaptive compensation: The automatic Back Light and High Light Compensation cuts the need for manual tuning in mixed-lighting spaces. Set it once and move on — no tweaking per camera.
• 97° wide-angle fixed lens (3.2mm): A single unit covers space that older systems required two or three narrower-angle cameras to blanket. Means fewer mounts, fewer cables, fewer IP addresses to manage.
• 30m IR with adjustable intensity: Monochrome sensitivity to 0.0025 lux covers true darkness without an external illuminator. Most indoor facilities (retail, warehouses, after-hours offices) don't need to add IR lighting.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 97° field of view is fixed — no zoom flexibility live. You get digital zoom on playback, but if you need to frame a specific detail region in real time, you'll want a motorized lens variant instead.
• This is indoor-only (no IP66 rating). Ceiling or wall mounting in conditioned spaces works perfectly; skip this if you need outdoor weather protection.
• At 4.8W, it won't tax a 15.4W 802.3af port, so a single managed PoE switch can comfortably handle 10+ units. Check your switch's total power budget if you're daisy-chaining multiple cameras, but this unit scales well in multi-camera installs.

Best fit: retail floors, office lobbies, warehouse receiving areas, and back-of-house spaces where a single wide angle dominates the view and you're recording 24/7 to minimize storage cost. If you need high-magnification detail, outdoor durability, or thermal, look elsewhere. Otherwise, the WV-U2130LA delivers solid image quality, standards-based interoperability, and a low power footprint in a no-frills package.