Product Overview
Built for ceiling-mounted coverage in entrances, corridors, offices and exposed outdoor areas, the HiLook IPC-D140H is a 4MP vandal dome network camera with combined IP67 weather resistance and IK10 impact resistance. Featuring a 2.8mm fixed lens with a 98-degree horizontal field of view, it captures 2560 x 1440 resolution footage at 20fps, making it practical for general surveillance zones where broad fixed coverage is needed. Equipped with 30m infrared night vision and a 120dB true wide dynamic range, it handles backlit scenes such as doorways and window-facing rooms more effectively than cameras with standard WDR. Built with H.265+ compression, it reduces bandwidth and storage demands without compromising recording efficiency. The aluminium alloy body and IK10 rating mean it holds up in high-contact locations where lighter dome cameras would not, and PoE or DC12V power options keep cabling simple for most standard installations.
Key Capabilities
4MP Fixed-View Coverage
The 2.8mm lens delivers a 98-degree horizontal field of view at 2560 x 1440 resolution, capturing broad coverage of entry points, corridors and open indoor areas with enough detail to identify individuals within the frame.
IK10 Vandal Resistance
The IK10-rated aluminium alloy housing withstands significant mechanical impact, making this dome suitable for high-contact installation points such as lift lobbies, stairwells, public amenities and perimeter access areas where tampering is a concern.
120dB True WDR
With 120dB wide dynamic range, the IPC-D140H maintains usable image clarity in scenes with strong backlighting, such as doorways with bright outdoor light behind subjects, reception areas with window glare, or mixed-light corridors.
30m IR Night Vision
An 850nm infrared illuminator provides up to 30m of night-time coverage, supported by an IR cut filter that switches automatically between day and night modes to maintain consistent image quality in low-light conditions.
H.265+ Compression
H.265+ encoding on the main stream reduces file sizes and network bandwidth compared to H.264, allowing more recording days from the same storage capacity, which matters on multi-camera NVR deployments with limited hard drive space.
Best For
- Entrances and Doorways: The 2.8mm wide-angle lens combined with 120dB WDR handles the strong backlighting common at building entry points, capturing recognisable footage of people entering or exiting.
- Corridors and Stairwells: The ceiling-mount dome profile keeps the camera low-profile and out of reach, while IK10 protection handles any accidental or deliberate contact in confined high-traffic pathways.
- Exposed Outdoor Ceilings and Soffits: IP67 weather resistance allows installation under eaves or on external building ceilings where the camera may be exposed to rain, dust and temperature extremes down to -30 degrees Celsius.
- Multi-Camera NVR Systems: H.265+ compression and PoE 802.3af support make this camera straightforward to deploy across systems with multiple channels, keeping storage and cabling requirements manageable.
Why Choose the IPC-D140H
The IPC-D140H sits at a practical point for installations that need both weather resistance and vandal protection without stepping up to a larger or more complex camera format. The combination of IP67 and IK10 ratings in a compact dome body means it can be deployed in locations where a standard indoor dome would fail – particularly external covered areas, stairwells and lift lobbies that see regular foot traffic and occasional physical contact. The 120dB true WDR is a notable inclusion at this tier, directly addressing the backlit doorway and window-glare scenarios that typically cause underexposed footage on lower-spec cameras. H.265+ compression reduces ongoing storage costs across longer recording periods, which adds up meaningfully on multi-camera installations. Available at Security Wholesalers, the IPC-D140H is a dependable fixed-lens dome for sites that need durable, straightforward IP coverage without unnecessary complexity.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Selection: The IPC-D140H is available in 2.8mm and 4mm fixed focal lengths. The 2.8mm option suits wide coverage of rooms, entrances and short corridors where a broad 98-degree horizontal view is useful. The 4mm option narrows the field to 77 degrees horizontally, which suits longer corridors or when you want more detail at a moderate distance rather than maximum width. Because both are fixed lenses, framing must be confirmed before mounting – there is no post-installation zoom adjustment.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
1/3″ progressive scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution |
2560 x 1440 |
| Frame Rate |
20fps at 2560 x 1440; 25fps at 2304 x 1296, 1920 x 1280, 1280 x 720 (50Hz) |
| Focal Length |
2.8mm or 4mm (fixed) |
| Field of View (2.8mm) |
Horizontal 98°, Vertical 53°, Diagonal 115° |
| Field of View (4mm) |
Horizontal 77°, Vertical 42°, Diagonal 91° |
| IR Range |
Up to 30m (850nm wavelength) |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120dB true WDR |
| Min. Illumination |
Colour: 0.01 Lux at F1.2 AGC ON; 0.028 Lux at F2.0 AGC ON |
| Video Compression |
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 (main stream); H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG (sub-stream) |
| Video Bit Rate |
32 Kbps to 8 Mbps |
| Power Supply |
12VDC +/- 25%; PoE 802.3af Class 3 (max. 6.5W) |
| Protection Rating |
IP67 (IEC 60529-2013), IK10 (IEC 62262:2002) |
| Operating Temperature |
-30°C to 60°C; humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Body Material |
Aluminium alloy |
| Dimensions |
Diameter 111mm x 82.4mm height |
| Angle Adjustment |
Pan 0° to 355°, Tilt 0° to 75° |
| Simultaneous Live View |
Up to 6 channels |
| Supported Clients |
iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect, iVMS-5200 |
Ideal Use Cases
Lift Lobbies and Stairwells
IK10 impact resistance protects the camera in confined vertical movement areas where accidental contact is common. The compact dome profile mounts flush to ceilings without protruding into the space.
Building Entrances and Reception Areas
The 120dB WDR directly addresses the backlighting problem common at glazed entry points, maintaining usable image detail on people moving between bright outdoor light and darker indoor environments.
External Covered Ceilings and Soffits
IP67 weather resistance allows deployment under building eaves or covered car park ceilings exposed to rain and humidity. The -30°C to 60°C operating range accommodates both hot and cold Australian climates.
Office and Retail Interior Monitoring
The low-profile ceiling dome blends into standard commercial fit-outs. The 2.8mm wide-angle lens covers open floor areas, checkout zones and general workspace without requiring multiple cameras in a single room.
Multi-Camera NVR Installations
H.265+ compression and PoE 802.3af support allow straightforward integration into Hikvision or ONVIF-compatible NVR systems, reducing storage requirements across larger channel counts while keeping cabling to a single Cat5e or Cat6 run per camera.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a vandal-resistant IP dome with both IP67 weather protection and IK10 impact resistance, a wide 2.8mm fixed-angle view, and 120dB WDR for backlit scenes at entrances or corridors.
- Choose a different model if: You need to adjust the framing after installation without physically remounting – a motorised varifocal dome would allow in-camera zoom adjustment. If the location is low-risk and purely indoors with no exposure concerns, a standard indoor dome without IK10 may be sufficient and more cost-effective. If night-time colour footage is a requirement, a full-colour or TiOC-style camera should be considered instead of an IR-only model.
FAQs
- What does IK10 mean and why does it matter for a dome camera?
IK10 is the highest rating on the IEC 62262 impact protection scale, indicating the enclosure can withstand a 20-joule mechanical impact. For a ceiling-mounted dome in a stairwell, car park, public amenity or lift lobby, this means the camera housing resists intentional strikes or accidental knocks that would crack or dislodge a standard non-rated dome.
- Can the IPC-D140H be used outdoors?
Yes. The IP67 rating confirms full dust ingress protection and resistance to water immersion, making it suitable for outdoor installation under covered eaves, soffits, covered walkways and external building ceilings. Its operating temperature range of -30°C to 60°C handles Australian conditions across all climate zones.
- What is the difference between the 2.8mm and 4mm lens options?
The 2.8mm lens provides a 98-degree horizontal field of view, suited to broad coverage of rooms, lobbies and short corridors. The 4mm lens narrows this to 77 degrees horizontally, providing slightly more image detail at a given distance in longer corridors or when a tighter framing is preferred. Neither option allows post-installation zoom adjustment, so lens selection should be confirmed before mounting.
- Does the IPC-D140H support PoE?
Yes. The camera supports IEEE 802.3af PoE at Class 3, drawing a maximum of 6.5W over the network cable. This allows a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable to carry both data and power, simplifying cable runs to ceiling-mounted positions. DC12V is also supported for installations where a separate power supply is preferred.
- What NVR or software does the IPC-D140H work with?
The camera is compatible with HiLook and Hikvision NVRs, and supports ONVIF Profile S for use with compatible third-party recorders. iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect and iVMS-5200 are the confirmed supported client applications. Up to 6 simultaneous live view channels are supported, and up to 32 user accounts can be configured with administrator, operator and user permission levels.
- How does 120dB WDR improve footage at building entrances?
Standard cameras struggle when a brightly lit outdoor background is visible behind a subject at a doorway, resulting in a silhouetted or washed-out image. The IPC-D140H’s 120dB true WDR captures separate exposures for bright and dark areas within the same frame and combines them, maintaining visible detail on the subject’s face and clothing even when there is strong backlighting behind them. This is confirmed by Security Wholesalers as a key feature of this model for entry-point monitoring.
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