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DWC-MVA5WiAT

MEGApix 5MP vandal ball turret IP camera with a vari-focal lens and IR 
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Features
  • 5MP sensor at real-time 30fps
  • Star-Light Plus™ color in near-total darkness technology
  • Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA)*
    * NOTE: For existing cameras, contact your DW sales representative for a complimentary IVA+ plugin update.
  • Seamless integration and control of IVA rules with DW Spectrum® IPVMS
  • Reduce false alarms
  • Increase your recording storage with logic rules and smart recording
  • Vari-focal p-iris lens with motorized zoom and autofocus for complete remote lens control and focused image any time
  • True Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) for clear images in challenging light
  • Simultaneous streaming and multiple codec options for smart bandwidth management
  • 100' Smart IR™ with intelligent camera sync for clear B/W images with no need for external light
  • Smart DNR™ 3D digital noise reduction reduces noise and ghosting for motion in low-light environments.
  • Privacy zones cover sensitive areas in the camera's field of view.
  • Web server built-in for easy camera management from any browser
  • PoE and DC12V for single cable simplified installation
  • NDAA compliant for federal and government projects
  • IP67- and IK10-rated camera housing built to last
  • 5 year warranty

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Vandal turret housing

The vandal turret cameras have a unique dome-free design that allows for a true 90° tilting angle with endless 360° panning and rotation.

Star-Light Plus™ color in darkness technology

Star-Light Plus™ color in near-total darkness technology provides crisp, clear images in the absence of ambient light.

Megapixel resolution

DW’s technology delivers crystal clear images in any resolution. Higher-resolution offers forensic details with zooming into the camera’s field of view.

IVA Intrusion Lines and Detection Zones

MEGApix IVA cameras include Intelligent Video Analytics detection capabilities already activated on the camera and ready for deployment.

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IVA Object Detection Zones

The MEGApix IVA offers advanced rules to the IVA Video Content Analysis detection capabilities.

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True Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Cameras with True Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology have advanced sensors that can process a wider range of lighting, dark and bright in the same image.

H.265 codec support

High-Efficiency video codec standards deliver 25% to 50% better data compression while maintaining video quality.

Specifications

Image
Image sensor 5MP 1/2.8" CMOS sensor
Maximum resolution 5MP
Minimum Scene Illumination in color 0.0 lux (B/W)
0.08 lux (color)
Test Video Output Local video output CVBS 1.0V p-p (75Ω), 4:3 aspect ratio
Total Pixels 2592 (H) × 1944 (V)
Lens
Advanced Lens Features Auto focus
Motorized zoom
P-iris
Focal Length 2.7mm ~ 13.5mm
Horizontal Field of View (HFOV) 85° ~ 31°
Illumination Distance 100' range Smart IR™
Lens Type Vari-focal Lens
Vertical Field of View (VFOV) 24° ~ 62°
Intelligent Video Analytics
IVA license Intrusion, line crossing, counting line, loitering, enter, exit, tamper, object removed, tailgating, direction, stopped, appear, disappear, object left, logical rules.
NOTE: object removed, tailgating, direction, stopped, appear, disappear, object left, and logical rules are available via IVA+ plugin update. For existing cameras, contact your DW sales representative for a complimentary update.
Operational
3D digital noise reduction Smart DNR™ 3D Digital Noise Reduction
Auto gain control Auto
Backlight compensation (BLC) Yes
Day and night Auto day/night
Day (color)
Night (B/W)
De-fog Yes
Memory slot Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC class 10 card (card not included)
Up to 1TB micro SD / FAT32
Mirror/flip Yes
Motion Detection Yes
Operational Notifications Alarm output activation
Email
SD card recording
Privacy Zones 16 programmable privacy masks
Shutter Mode Auto
Manual
Slow Shutter
Shutter Speed 8 ~ 1/50000
Slow Shutter Speed Off
x15
x2
x3
x4
x5
x6
x7.5
White Balance Yes
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) True WDR 120dB
Network
Bitrate Control Multi-streaming CBR/VBR at H.264 (controllable frame rate and bandwidth)
IP IPv4
Network resolution H.264: 2.1MP/1080p, 720p (main), CIF (sub)
H.264: 3008x3000, 2800x2800, 2048x2048, 1600x1600, 640x640, 320x320
H.265: 3008x3000, 2800x2800, 2048x2048, 1600x1600, 640x640, 320x320
MJPEG: CIF
Network Web Viewer Google Chrome® browser
Linux® OS
Mac® OS
Microsoft Edge® browser
Mozilla Firefox® browser
Safari® browser
Windows OS
Protocol Bonjour
DDNS
DHCP
DNS
Genetec Protocol
HTTP
HTTPs
IGMP
NTP
RTP
RTP (UDP/TCP)
RTSP
SNMP
SNMPv1/v2/v3 (MIB-2)
TCP
Telnet
uPNP
Zeroconf (AutoIP)
Security 802.1x
HTTPS (TLS)
MAC filtering
Multi-user authority
Stream Speed Up to 30fps at all resolutions
Streaming Capability Dual-stream at different rates and resolutions
Video Bitrate 32Kbps~20Mbps
Video Compression Type H.264
H.265
MJPEG
Video Management Software DW Spectrum®
ExacqVision Technologies
Genetec Inc.
Milestone Systems
Environmental
Compliance CE  FCC  NDAA Comp  UL Listing  
Environmental Operating Humidity 10-90% (non-condensing)
Environmental Operating Temperature -4°F ~ 122°F (-20°C ~ 50°C)
Mounting Accessories (Required/Optional) Optional. Sold separately
Mechanical
Camera Dimensions (H X W X D) 4.92" x 4.4" (125 x 112mm)
Camera Weight 1.83 lbs (0.83kg)
Housing Vandal ball turret
Turret
Housing Color White
IK rating IK10 Rated
IP rating Weather Resistant (IP67)
Materials Aluminum die-casting
Electrical
American wire gauge (AWG) Cable type #18
Power Consumption DC12V: max 7.1W, 591.6mA
PoE: max 8.5W
Power Requirements Adapter not included
PoE
General
Warranty 5 Year Warranty

Part Numbers

Part Number Description
DWC-MVA5WiAT preloaded with IVA.
DWC-MPVA5WiAT (Discontinued) preloaded withIVA+.

Accessories

DWC-VACM
Ceiling mount bracket for vandal ball turret cameras - White
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DWC-GPLT-W
Converter plate for electronic gang box - white
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DWC-VFHMW
Hanging mount for selected vandal dome and fisheye cameras for custom built arm mount - white
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DWC-VAJUNC
Junction box for vandal ball turret cameras - White
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DWC-WMJUNCW
Junction box for wall mounts and dual-sensor IP cameras - white
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DWC-PMB-WLW
Pole mount bracket - white
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DWC-VAWM
Wall mount bracket for vandal ball cameras - White
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Documents

Title Type
DW Accessories Chart
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DWC-M(P)VA5WiAT AE specifications
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DWC-MPVA5WiAT CAD drawing
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DWC-MVA series quick setup guide
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MEGApix IVA brochure
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MEGApix IVA user manual - rules and analytics
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MEGApix Single-Sensor Brochure
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DWC-MVA5WiAT_DWC-MPVA5WiAT series user manual
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DWC-MVA5WiAT AE specifications
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DWC-MVA5WiAT CAD drawing
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DWC-MVA5WiAT datasheet
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Software

Title Type Release Notes Version Update Date Compatibility Size
MEGApix IVA 5MP firmware vA13.2.3_20250404 img vA13.2.3_20250404 04/21/2025 26.70 MB Download
DW IP Finder v4.4.23 for Windows OS exe v4.4.23 07/01/2024 27.80 MB Download
IVA and IVA+ plugin v1.0.113 zip v1.0.113 03/20/2024 14.40 MB Download
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