The Cisco® 2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera is a high-resolution, feature-rich digital camera designed for superior performance in a wide variety of environments. The camera employs MPEG-4 compression to stream 30 frames per second (fps) at D1 NTSC resolution (720 x 480) or 25 fps at D1 PAL resolution (720 x 576), offering efficient network utilization while providing high-quality video. Contact closures and two-way audio allow integration with microphones, speakers, and access control systems. (Note: Not all features are supported when using the camera with Cisco Video Surveillance Manager.) With its open, standards-based design, the camera provides an ideal platform for integration and operation as an independent device or as part of a Cisco Video Surveillance network.
Figure 1. Wireless and Wired IP Cameras Shown with Optional DC Auto Iris Lens
The Cisco 2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera offers a variety of benefits, including:
• Wide dynamic range. The camera employs powerful digital imaging technology, allowing it to capture high-quality images in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor lighting conditions. It uses a progressive scan image sensor with global electronic shuttering to ensure natural color rendition, zero blooming and smear, and minimal motion blurring.
• Embedded security and networking.* The camera provides 802.1X authentication and hardware-based Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). For enhanced bandwidth management, the camera supports IP Multicast.
• Event notification.* The camera can examine designated areas for activity and notify users or other applications when it detects activity that exceeds a predefined threshold. The camera also provides two digital inputs and two digital outputs that can be used to initiate specific actions when an alarm is detected.
• Flexible power options. The camera supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af or DC power through an optional external power supply.
• Mounting options.* The camera can be installed with a fixed mount or with an optional external pan/tilt mount and motorized zoom lens.
• Wireless capabilities. The wireless IP camera model supports 1 X 2 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) communication, which provides better data throughput and higher link range than single antenna designs. The wireless IP camera offers strong wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)/WPA2 and supports various network protocols for 802.1x authentication.
Note: Features with an asterisk are not available when the camera is used with Cisco Video Surveillance Manager.
Features
Table 1 describes the features of the Cisco 2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera.
Table 1. Cisco 2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera Features
Item
Specification
Imaging Device
1/3-in. complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) with wide dynamic range
Image Control
Automatic white balance (AWB), automatic back lighting, automatic gain control (AGC), auto/manual iris, sharpness, image quality, time stamp, and camera ID
Dynamic Range
102 dB typical/120 dB maximum
Minimum Illumination
• Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.4 lux (.04 fc)
• Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.04 lux (0.004 fc)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
>48 dB
Lens Selection
Accepts manual or DC auto iris lens
Lens Mount
CS mount
Shutter Speed
On, off
Video Compression
MPEG-4 SP level 0 to 4, ASP level 0 to 5
Audio Compression*
G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law, G.726
Resolution and Frame Rate
• NTSC/PAL
• 720 x 480/576 @ 30/25 fps (D1)
• 704 x 480/576 @ 30/25 fps (4CIF)
• 352 x 240/288 @ 30/25 fps (CIF)
Video Streaming
• Single-stream MPEG-4 up to D1 720 x 480/576 @ 30/25 fps
• Dual-stream MPEG-4*:
• Primary stream programmable up to 704 x 480/576 @ 25/20 fps
• Secondary stream programmable up to 352 x 240/288 @ 25/20 fps
Memory
64 MB flash, 128 MB SDRAM
Protocols*
Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Secure HTTP (HTTPS), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP), Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Quality of Service (QoS)*
DSCP marking
* Features not supported when the camera is used with Cisco Video Surveillance Manager.
Wireless Specifications
Table 2 provides wireless specifications Cisco 2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera.
Table 2. Cisco 2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera Wireless Specifications
Configurable color level, brightness, sharpness, contrast, white balance, and exposure control
Overlay Capabilities
Time, date, and camera ID
Selectable Bit Rate
Support for Constant Bit Rate or Variable Bit Rate (constant quality), and Variable Bit Rate with ceiling (bandwidth management by reducing frame rate rather than quality)
IP Filtering*
Users can enter a list of allowed or blocked IP addresses for viewing video and configuring camera settings
Configuration
• Browser-based using Internet Explorer 6.x SP2 and later
• Multiple user access levels with password protection
* Features not supported when the camera is used with Cisco Video Surveillance Manager.
Mechanical Specifications
Table 5 provides mechanical specifications of the Cisco 2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera.
Table 5. Cisco 2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera Mechanical Specifications
Item
Specification
Housing
Aluminum
LEDs
Power, Ethernet link, and activity
Dimensions
• 3.1 x 2 x 4.8 in.
• 80 x 50 x 122 mm
Weight
• 1.15 lb
• 0.52 kg
Certifications
FCC, CE, and UL
Operating Temperature
Indoors:
• 32 to 122°F
• 0 to 50°C
Outdoors (when installed in an appropriate outdoor enclosure with heating and cooling):
• -40 to 158°F
• -40 to 70°C
Package Contents
Table 6 describes the items that ship with the Cisco 2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera.
Table 6. Package Contents
Item
Wired or wireless IP camera
Accessories: Lens opening dust cap, mounting hole protector, terminal block for power connection, C mount lens adaptor, 0.9-mm Allen wrench, two antennas (wireless model only)
Regulatory compliance and safety information
Quick start guide
System Requirements
Table 7 describes the minimum system requirements for the Cisco 2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera.
Table 7. Minimum System Requirements
Item
10/100 BASE-T hub, router, or switch (802.3af-compliant switch required for optional PoE)
Windows XP with Internet Explorer 6.x SP2 or later
2-GHz Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon-class CPU with 512 MB RAM, with 64-MB AGP video adapter
Availability
The Cisco 2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera is available through Cisco Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) Partners.
Ordering Information
Table 8 lists the part numbers for the Cisco 2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera and for the lenses that the camera supports.
Table 8. Ordering Information
Part Number
Description
CIVS-IPC-2500
Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera, Wired
CIVS-IPC-2500W
Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera, Wireless
CIVS-PWRPAC-12V
12 VDC @ 1.6A Power Supply
Lenses
CIVS-IPC-VT38
Cisco IP Camera Tamron 3-8 mm Varifocal Lens
CIVS-IPC-VT31
Cisco IP Camera Tamron 3-11 mm Varifocal Lens
CIVS-IPC-VT55
Cisco IP Camera Tamron 5-50 mm Varifocal Lens
CIVS-IPC-VF38
Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 3-8 mm Varifocal Lens
CIVS-IPC-VF31
Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 3-11 mm Varifocal Lens
CIVS-IPC-VF55
Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 5-50 mm Varifocal Lens
Using the Camera with Cisco Video Surveillance Manager
Features that are marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported if when using the camera with Cisco Video Surveillance Manager.
Services and Support
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For more information about the Cisco2500 Series Video Surveillance IP Camera, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/videosurveillance or contact your local account representative.
