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Overview

The Cisco Video Surveillance 252x Series IP Dome models CIVS-IPC-2520V and 
CIVS-IPC-2521V are high-resolution, feature-rich IP cameras. They offers wide 
dynamic ranges, dual streaming, motion detection, event notification, day/night 
operation, power options (Power over Ethernet, AC, or DC), flexible mounting 
options, and many other features. They also support external devices that trigger 
alarms and respond to alarms, and provide audio input and output.

The 252x Series IP domes are vandal-resistant and are designed to be mounted 
indoors. Model CIVS-IPC-2520V includes a clear dome cover and model 
CIVS-IPC-2521V includes a smoked dome cover.

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Package Contents

The Cisco Video Surveillance IP Dome package includes these items:

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This 

Quick Start Guide

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Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information

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Template for mounting

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Camera

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Conduit case

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Spare gasket (qty. 1)

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Mini cable with BNC adapter

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Y cable for audio input and output

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Black cylindrical snap-on ferrite core (qty. 1)

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White rectangular snap-on ferrite core (qty. 2)

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0.9 mm Allen wrench for adjusting back focus

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TORX screwdriver for tamper resistant TORX head screws

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8-32 x 5/16 inch screws (qty. 4)

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Optional Accessories

The following accessories are available for the 252x Series IP Dome. You can order 
these accessories from Cisco or a Cisco partner.

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Bubble, clear, 2500 Series—Cisco part number CIVS-IPCA-1004=

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Bubble, smoked, 2500 Series—Cisco part number CIVS-IPCA-1005=

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Conduit base spare with extra gaskets, 2500 Dome series—CIVS-IPCA-1006=

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About Installing the IP Dome

Installing the IP dome involves mounting it on a ceiling or wall and connecting it to 
power, a network, and optional components.

Options for mounting the 252x Series IP dome include the following:

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Junction box mounting—

You can mount the IP dome onto a pre-installed standard 

4 x 4 inch (101.6 x 101.6 mm) junction box

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Conduit case mounting—Use this method 

with the provided conduit case in 

situations where you cannot cut a hole through a surface for cables or where cables 
run through a small hole in a surface

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Direct solid surface mounting—

If the cables for the IP dome can pass through an 

opening in a surface, you can mount the IP dome by attaching its base plate directly 
to the surface

The IP dome requires a connection to a network via a 

a shielded twisted pair (STP) 

category 5 or higher network cable. If this connection does not provide Power over 
Ethernet (PoE), the IP dome also requires a power cable from a 12 VDC or 24 VAC 
power adapter. The 12 VDC or 24 VAC source must be isolated from the ground 
(floating output).

In addition, you can use the following optional devices with the 252x Series IP dome:

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External speaker

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External microphone

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Up to two external input devices and up to two external output devices

For detailed information about understanding, installing, configuring, operating, 
administering, and troubleshooting the IP dome, see 

Cisco Video Surveillance IP 

Camera User Guide, Cisco Video Surveillance 252x Series IP Dome, Models 
CIVS-IPC-2520V and CIVS-IPC-2521V

. This document is available at 

www.cisco.com/go/ipcamera

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Technical Support

To request technical assistance, contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) 
in one of the following ways:

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Online—http://www.cisco.com/tac/

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E-mail—[email protected]

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Phone—In North America: 800 553-2447

 

Outside North America: 408 526-7209

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