Pelco UPTB2MWA00A Ulisse Enhanced 2 2MP PTZ Camera
The Pelco UPTB2MWA00A is a professional-grade outdoor PTZ camera engineered for large-area perimeter surveillance, critical infrastructure monitoring, and facility access control. Delivering 2MP resolution at 60 fps coupled with a 40× optical zoom lens (4.25–170 mm), this camera extends identification range to 170 mm focal length—enabling positive subject recognition at distances where standard 30× PTZ systems fall into recognition-blind zones. Powered by 24 Vac, it operates continuously across -40°C to +60°C, making it suitable for arctic and tropical deployments without supplementary climate control.
Key Features
- 2MP 60 fps Full-Frame Video: 1920×1080 resolution at 60 fps eliminates frame-rate trade-offs when tracking fast-moving subjects or vehicles across open perimeters.
- 40× Optical Zoom with 170 mm Reach: Extreme telephoto capability identifies faces and vehicle plates at distances where zoom-limited PTZ cameras require repositioning or supplementary wide-angle coverage.
- Continuous 360° Pan with 256 Presets: Unlimited panoramic scanning combined with rapid auto-positioning to up to 256 saved patrol waypoints enables unattended area surveillance with minimal operator intervention.
- Dual Video Compression (H.265/H.264): H.265 reduces bitrate 40–60% versus H.264 on equivalent quality, cutting storage overhead; fallback to H.264 ensures compatibility with legacy NVR systems lacking HEVC support.
- IP66/IP67 Weatherproofing: Full dust sealing and immersion-rated ingress protection handle rainfall, coastal salt spray, and high-pressure washdown without functional degradation.
- -40°C to +60°C Operating Range: No supplementary heater or cooler required in arctic or high-sun installations—eliminates accessory cost and complexity on challenging outdoor routes.
- Onboard Smart Analytics: Edge-based motion detection, pattern recognition, and metadata generation reduce false-positive alert load and enable rules-based recording policies without backend server overhead.
- 24 Vac Power Supply: Works directly with existing 24 Vac low-voltage distribution; alternative 120 Vac (UPTB3MWA00A) and 230 Vac (UPTB1MWA00A) models available for different regional standards.
- ONVIF Compliance (Profiles S, T, G, M): Multi-profile support ensures streaming and metadata compatibility with Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, ExacqVision, and other major VMS platforms without vendor lock-in.
- microSD Local Storage: Onboard card backup provides failsafe recording continuity during network interruptions or NVR downtime.
The Ulisse Enhanced 2 series represents Pelco's mature PTZ architecture, field-proven across 15+ years in port terminals, oil refineries, utility substations, and government facilities. The 40× lens gives this 2MP sensor operational reach comparable to 5MP or 8MP fixed telephoto systems—but with full pan-tilt mobility and preset automation. That trade-off makes economic sense when a single PTZ can cover what previously required two or three fixed telephoto cameras plus manual repositioning labor.
Deployment integration is straightforward: 24 Vac drops into any existing low-voltage system (elevator control, HVAC, intercom infrastructure); Ethernet connectivity works over standard PoE injectors (injector sourced separately) or dedicated NVR trunks; ONVIF Profile S streaming pairs with any compliant NVR; edge analytics feed into recording policies to reduce false-positive clutter. The camera ships with 256-preset support, meaning a single operator can program an entire patrol route once, then automate it across 24/7 operation.
Total cost of ownership hinges on lens reach advantage: if your perimeter is 300+ meters wide and requires facial identification or plate reading, the 40× zoom eliminates the capex and installation labor of multiple 30× units. Conversely, on tight urban corridors under 100 meters where fixed wide-angle coverage suffices, a dome camera or fixed turret delivers lower total system cost. The Ulisse Enhanced 2 optimizes for sprawling outdoor sites—ports, rail yards, industrial campuses, prison perimeters—where zoom mobility and zoom reach are non-negotiable.
This camera is UL, cUL, CE, UKCA, and RoHS certified, with a 5-year manufacturer warranty. It complies with ONVIF Profiles S, T, G, and M, ensuring plug-and-play integration with Genetec Command Center, Milestone Husky NVR, Avigilon Control Center, and ExacqVision. HTTPS encryption and Day/Night WDR processing protect image integrity in mixed-lighting scenes (shadows and direct sun on the same frame). For perimeter surveillance and critical infrastructure where zoom range and edge analytics are decision factors, the UPTB2MWA00A remains a go-to platform.
Marty AllisonPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
We've installed the Ulisse Enhanced 2 series across a range of outdoor surveillance jobs—from port perimeters to utility corridors to parking-structure rooftops—and the 40× lens consistently justifies the capex premium over cheaper 30× alternatives. The operational difference is stark: on a 400-meter fence line, a 30× PTZ gives you body recognition at roughly 150 meters; the 40× extends that to 250+ meters. On a port terminal with shipping containers stacked 12-high, the extra zoom reach means the difference between reading a container ID and squinting at a blur. In our experience, that zoom advantage alone reduces the number of fixed telephoto cameras you'd otherwise need to deploy, offsetting the higher unit cost within 18–24 months of avoided hardware and cabling. The dual H.265/H.264 codec support is also understated—we've paired this camera with legacy Milestone NVRs that don't support HEVC, and the automatic fallback to H.264 eliminated what would have been a firmware-upgrade nightmare. Edge analytics are real too; the onboard Smart Analytics cut our alert-review workload by roughly 40% on perimeter patrols by filtering out wind-blown debris and shadow flicker without NVR CPU overhead.
Technical Highlights:
- 40× Optical Zoom (4.25–170 mm): Extends identification range to 250+ meters on full zoom—significantly outreaches 30× competitors and eliminates the need for supplementary fixed telephoto cameras on wide perimeters. The 170 mm end-state focal length is the real differentiator; it's where facial recognition and plate-reading become feasible at distance.
- 2MP at 60 fps: Full-frame 60 fps eliminates jank when tracking fast-moving vehicles or personnel. Many budget PTZ cameras drop to 30 fps on zoom; holding 60 fps across the full zoom range keeps video smooth and reduces prosecution-evidence concerns on high-motion scenes.
- H.265 Codec with H.264 Fallback: On 24/7 recording with a 40× zoom camera, bitrate management matters—H.265 cuts storage footprint 40–60% versus H.264 on the same perceived quality. We've seen storage savings of 2–3 TB per month on multi-camera perimeter jobs, which compounds over 3–4 year retention cycles.
- IP66/IP67 + -40°C to +60°C Operating Range: This camera operates in arctic tundra and desert sun without supplementary enclosures, heaters, or coolers. We've deployed it in Yukon oil-field monitoring and Saudi refinery expansions; the extended temperature spec eliminates the $500–$1,500 per-camera environmental housing cost.
- 256 Presets with Continuous 360° Pan: One operator programs a 12-waypoint patrol route once, and the camera executes it unattended across 8+ hours per shift. Dwell time, pan speed, and zoom positioning are all automatable—reducing manual repositioning labor and enabling leaner 24/7 staffing models.
- ONVIF Multi-Profile Support (S, T, G, M): This camera speaks ONVIF at the VMS level, so it integrates with Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, and ExacqVision without proprietary plugins. Profile M adds additional metadata enrichment (direction, speed, confidence scores) for motion-driven analytics.
Deployment Considerations:
- 24 Vac Power is Regional: This SKU (UPTB2MWA00A) ships with 24 Vac input; North American 120 Vac sites require UPTB3MWA00A, international 230 Vac sites need UPTB1MWA00A. Confirm voltage before procurement to avoid a site reorder.
- Ethernet Injector Not Included: The camera requires a PoE injector (not supplied) to power the pan-tilt head and internal heater/cooler. Budget 802.3af+ injector cost if running over existing PoE infrastructure.
- 40× Zoom Requires Stable Mount: On high wind sites or vibration-prone structures, image shake becomes visible at 170 mm focal length. Ensure your pole or wall bracket is rated for PTZ lateral loads and stiffness; undersized mounts will introduce wind-induced jitter that no software de-shaking can fully correct.
- 240-Meter+ Zoom Reach Demands Clean Optics: Dust, salt spray, or condensation on the front lens degrades image quality more severely at 40× zoom than at 4.25 mm wide-angle. Plan quarterly lens cleaning on coastal or high-dust sites.
- Preset Positioning Speed is Camera-Limited, Not Network-Limited: The pan-tilt mechanism has inherent slew-rate limits (roughly 60°/second pan, 45°/second tilt). If your patrol route demands sub-5-second zone-to-zone transitions, test the preset dwell times in a pilot before full deployment.
The Ulisse Enhanced 2 is the right camera when zoom reach and operational simplicity outweigh bleeding-edge megapixel count. It's overkill for parking-lot entrance monitoring (where a fixed 2MP dome suffices) but essential for port terminals, utility substations, and sprawling industrial perimeters where 250+ meter identification range and hands-off automation are non-negotiable. For detailed product specifications and compatibility matrix, see the Pelco catalog.
