DWC-MPH2W28TW

DWC-MPH2W28TW MEGApix® Pinhole IP Camera is a compact, NDAA-compliant 2.1MP surveillance camera ideal for discreet use in ATMs, kiosks, and healthcare. It offers real-time 1080p video, Star-Light Plus™ low-light color, True WDR, Smart DNR™, and PoE/DC12V power. Features include privacy masking, alarm I/O, SD recording, and a 5-year warranty. 
Features
  • Discreet Surveillance: Compact pinhole design allows for hidden installation in ATMs, kiosks, and healthcare settings, enabling unobtrusive monitoring without compromising image quality.
  • High-Resolution Imaging: Delivers crisp 2.1MP/1080p video at 30fps for clear, detailed footage ideal for identifying faces, objects, and activities in sensitive environments.
  • Low-Light Performance: Star-Light Plus™ technology captures vivid color images in near-total darkness, reducing the need for external lighting and improving nighttime visibility.
  • Wide Dynamic Range: True WDR balances lighting in scenes with both bright and dark areas, ensuring clear visibility in challenging lighting conditions like lobbies or entryways.
  • Noise Reduction: Smart DNR™ minimizes digital noise in low-light scenes, enhancing image clarity and reducing storage requirements for recorded footage.
  • Flexible Power Options: Supports both PoE and DC12V power, simplifying installation and compatibility with existing infrastructure in various deployment scenarios.
  • Alarm I/O Integration: Built-in alarm input/output enables integration with access control systems for automated alerts and enhanced security response.
  • Wide-Angle Fixed Lens - Equipped with a 2.8mm fixed lens, the camera offers a broad field of view for optimal area coverage—perfect for monitoring entrances, hallways, and open spaces without the need for manual zoom or repositioning.
  • NDAA-Compliant: Meets U.S. government security standards, making it suitable for federal, municipal, and enterprise deployments.
  • Long-Term Value: Backed by a 5-year warranty for peace of mind and reduced total cost of ownership.

Discrete installation with no location restrictions

The pinhole camera is ideal for any application where discrete surveillance is needed. The camera has little to no impact on the interiors and its small size makes it easy to install even in constrained spaces such as ATMs, ticket and vending machines and health monitoring systems.

Visible and concealed brackets

The camera comes with a mounting bracket that can be mounted hidden behind a wall or ceiling for concealed surveillance or tilted and placed on top of the mounting surface for a visible installation.

Wide-angle lens for large areas surveillance

The ultra-small sensor unit is equipped with an invisible pinhole lens, enabling thorough concealed monitoring. The lens showcases a horizontal angle up to 106.6°, allowing users to monitor large areas at a glance.

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 2.1MP/1080p 1/2.8" CMOS sensor
Minimum Scene Illumination in color 0.065 lux (color)
Total Pixels 1945 (H) X 1109 (V)
Lens
Focal Length 2.8mm
Horizontal Field of View (HFOV) 106.6°
Lens Type Fixed Lens
Vertical Field of View (VFOV) 55.7°
I/O
I/O Alarm in/out 1 input
1 output
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 Day (color)
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
FTP server
SD card recording
Privacy Zones 16 programmable privacy masks
Sharpness Yes
Shutter Mode Anti-Flicker
Auto
Manual
Slow Shutter
Shutter Speed 1/15 ~ 1/32000
Slow Shutter Speed Off
x10
x2
x3
x5
x6
x7.5
White Balance Yes
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) True WDR 120dB
Network
Bitrate Control Multi-streaming CBR/VBR at H.264, H.265 (controllable frame rate and bandwidth)
IP IPv4
LAN RJ45 (10/100Base-T)
Network resolution H.264: 2.1MP/1080p, 720p, 640x360, CIF, SIF
MJPEG: 2.1MP/1080p, 720p, 800x600, 768x432, 704x576, 480p, VGA, 640x360, CIF, SIF
Network Web Viewer Google Chrome® browser
Linux® OS
Mac® OS
Microsoft Edge® browser
Mozilla Firefox® browser
Safari® browser
Windows OS
Protocol DDNS
DHCP
DNS
FTP
HTTP
HTTPs
ICMP
NTP
RTP (UDP/TCP)
RTSP
SMTP
SNMPv1/v2/v3 (MIB-2)
SSL
TCP/IP
UDP
Zeroconf (AutoIP)
Security 802.1x
Digest authentication (ID/PW)
HTTPS (TLS)
IP filtering
Stream Speed Up to 30fps at all resolutions
Streaming Capability Dual-stream at different rates and resolutions
Video Bitrate 100Kbps~10Mbps, multi-rate for preview and recording
Video Compression Type H.264
H.265
MJPEG
Video Management Software DW Spectrum®
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) Cable length: 21.32ft (6.5m)
Camera sensor: 1.1" x 1.08" (28.1 x 27.5mm)
Main unit: 4.21" x 4.88" x 1.41" (107 x 124 x 36mm)
Camera Weight 0.92 lbs (0.42kg)
Housing Pinhole
Housing Color White
Materials Main unit: Plastic
Sensor Camera: Aluminum die-casting
Electrical
American wire gauge (AWG) Cable type #18
Power Consumption DC12V: 3.6W, 300mA
PoE: max 4.0W, 333ma
Power Requirements Adapter not included
PoE
General
Warranty 5 Year Warranty

Part Numbers

Part Number Description
DWC-MPH2W28TW Preloaded with IVA.
DWC-MPPH2W28TW (discontinued) Preloaded with IVA+.

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Documents

Title Type
MEGApix IVA ATM camera product brochure
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DWC-MPH2W28TW datasheet - French
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DWC-MPH2W28TW datasheet - Spanish
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DWC-MPH2W28TW datasheet
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DWC-M(P)PH2W28TW CAD drawings
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DWC-MPH2W28TW quick setup guide
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DWC-M(P)PH2W28TW user manual
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Software

Title Type Release Notes Version Update Date Compatibility Size
DWC-MPH2W28TW firmware vB11.2.3_20250617 img vB11.2.3_20250617 07/18/2025 21.38 MB Download
IVA and IVA+ plugin v1.0.147 zip v1.0.147 05/27/2025 14.88 MB Download
DW IP Finder v4.4.23 for Linux OS run v4.4.23 09/10/2024 46.11 MB Download
DW IP Finder v4.4.23 for Windows OS exe v4.4.23 07/01/2024 27.80 MB Download

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