IPC-HMW3230-M12 - The vehicle camera with M12 mount and 2.8 mm fixed lens is a compact network camera designed for mobile and professional applications, capable of acquiring Full HD 2 Megapixel images (1920x1080) up to 30 fps. Thanks to Smart IR technology with a range of up to 30 meters , the 1/2.7" CMOS sensor , H.265+ and H.264+ compression and the DWDR function, it guarantees clear videos even in difficult lighting conditions. It also integrates built-in microphone , video analytics functions such as Tripwire and Intrusion Detection , PoE/12V DC power supply and IP67 protection, ideal for outdoor installations and vehicles. Dahua
IPC-HMW3230-M12 | 2.8mm IP POE VEHICLE CAMERA WITH M12 MOUNT - 2 MEGAPIXEL - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - SMART IR

The Dahua IPC-HMW3230-M12 vehicle camera with M12 mount and 2.8 mm lens is a professional IP camera designed for mobile applications and advanced video surveillance, equipped with a 2 Megapixel Full HD 1080p CMOS sensor and H.265+/H.264+ compression for smooth images and bandwidth optimization. Thanks to Smart IR technology with a range of up to 30 meters , the DWDR system and 3DNR noise reduction, it guarantees clear footage even in low light or strong light contrast conditions. It integrates built-in microphone , intelligent intrusion and line crossing detection functions, PoE/12V DC power supply and IP67 protection, ensuring reliability and resistance in outdoor environments and vehicle applications.
Main specifications:
- Full HD 2MP (1920x1080) resolution for detailed images and high-definition videos
- 2.8 mm fixed optics with wide viewing angle up to 115° horizontally
- Smart IR technology up to 30m for uniform and precise night vision
- H.265+ and H.264+ compression to reduce bandwidth consumption and storage space
- Intelligent IVS functions with intrusion and line crossing detection
- Built-in microphone for audio capture synchronized with video streams
- IP67 protection against dust, rain and harsh environmental conditions
- PoE and 12V DC power supply for versatile and simplified installation
- ONVIF compatibility for seamless integration with professional video surveillance systems
- Support recording to microSD up to 128GB and NAS network storage
Further details
The 2.8mm M12 fixed lens offers a wide viewing angle of up to 115° , ideal for monitoring large areas, vehicles, entrances and environments where it is necessary to cover a large portion of the scene with a single camera.
✅ Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Technical data sheet
| Model | IPC-HMW3230-M12 |
| Room | |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7 inch CMOS |
| Effective Pixel | 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Illuminator Number | 1 (IR) |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | 1/3 s–1/100000 s (manual/auto) |
| S/N Ratio |
﹥65 dB |
| Min. Illumination |
0.01 Lux @ F2.0 (Color) |
| Illumination Distance |
30 m |
| Noise Reduction | 3D NR |
| WDR | Digital WDR |
| Gain Control | Auto/Manual |
| White Balance |
Auto/Manual |
| BLC | Yes |
| HLC | Yes |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Fixed-focal |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| Focal Length | 2.8 mm |
| Max. Openings | F2.0 |
| Aperture Control | Fixed |
| Iris Type | Fixed iris |
| Field of View | H: 115°, V:60°, D:130° |
| Intelligence | |
| Event Trigger | Motion detection, Video tampering, Scene changing, Network disconnection, IP address conflict, Illegal access, Storage anomaly |
| IVS | Tripwire, Intrusion |
| Alarm | |
| Alarm Event | Motion Detection, Disk Error, Illegal Access, IVS, Voltage Detection, Disk Full, Video Tamper, Audio Detection, Scene Changing |
| Video | |
| Video Compression |
H264;H264B;H264H;H265;MJPEG |
| Bit Rate |
H.264H: 32K - 8192Kbps |
| Frame Rate | 50Hz: Main Stream (1920×1080@25fps), Sub Stream (704×576@25fps), Third Stream (1920×1080@14fps) 60Hz: Main Stream (1920×1080@30fps), Sub Stream (704×576@30fps), Third Stream (1920×1080@9fps) |
| Resolution |
1080P (1920×1080)/1.3M (1280×960) |
| Video Scale |
16:9 |
| Video Bit Rate | CBR; VBR |
| Audio | |
| Built-in MIC | Yes, built-in Mic |
| Audio Compression | PCM; G.711a; G.711Mu; G.726; G.723 |
| Network | |
| Network Port | RJ-45 port (10/100 Base-T)/4-pin M12 aviation connector |
| Access Standard | ONVIF Profile S&G, API |
| Protocol | HTTP;HTTPs;TCP;ARP;RTSP;RTP;UDP;RTCP;SMTP; FTP;DHCP;DNS;DDNS;PPPOE;IPv4/v6;QoS;UPnP; NTP;Bonjour;IEEE 802.1x;Multicast;ICMP;IGMP;S NMP;TLS |
| Streaming Method | Unicast / Multicast |
| Max. User Access | Unicast: 10 Users Multicast: 20 Users |
| Edge Storage | NAS Local PC for instant recording Micro SD card 128GB |
| Web Viewer | IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | 12V DC/POE (802.3af) |
| Power Consumption |
Basic power consumption: 1.3W |
| Environment | |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +60°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
| Operating Humidity | ≤95% |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 |
| Operating Humidity | < 95% (non-condensing) |
| Structure | |
| Dimensions | 107.0mm × 82.0mm × 68mm (4.21'' × 3.235'' × 2.68'') (with bracket) |
| Weight | Net Weight: 395 g (0.87 lb) Gross Weight: 550 g (1.21 lb) |
| Casing | Metal |
| Installation | Bracket Installation |
| Certification | |
| Certification | CE LVD/CE EMC/FCC/EN50155/E-mark/R118 |


