ABUS IPCB78521 — 8 MP IP Dome Camera, 2.8–12 mm Motorised Zoom
8 MP · 4K2.8–12 mm motor zoomIR 40 mIK10 · ONVIF
The ABUS IPCB78521 is a 8 MP IP dome camera with a 2.8–12 mm motorised zoom lens (adjustable remotely, 45–108° horizontal), infrared up to 40 m and IP67 weather protection — for professional sites where the field of view has to be set precisely, from a wide overview to a close-up.
The motorised 4.2× zoom and autofocus are adjusted from the recorder or browser, so the picture can be framed after mounting without climbing a ladder. A 1/1.8" sensor with F1.4 aperture, on-camera person/vehicle classification, ONVIF Profile G, S and T, alarm and audio connections and an IK10 vandal-resistant dome make it a full professional camera.
Before you order: Needs PoE 802.3af, or 12 V DC with a separate power supply (not included).
What's in the Box
- ABUS IPCB78521 Dome camera with quick guide and safety notes
- No power supply — it is meant to be powered over PoE from a switch or recorder
- Network cable, microSD card and junction box are not included
What It Means in Practice
- 8 MP (3840 × 2160) gives about four times the detail of a 2 MP camera — enough to digitally zoom into a recording and still recognise a face or a number plate at short range.
- The 40 m infrared range sets how far you see in the dark; beyond that the image falls off to black.
- A single network cable carries video and power (PoE 802.3af); 12 V DC operation is available where there is no PoE switch.
- A microSD slot (up to 256 GB (card not included)) keeps recording locally if the network or recorder is down.
- Person/vehicle classification lets the camera ignore moving branches, rain and animals, so alerts are about people and cars.
- Zoom in to about 45° for a gate or till, or zoom out to about 108° for an overview — the same camera covers both jobs.
What Will Not Work
- Not an analogue (BNC/coax) camera — it needs a network recorder, an IP-capable hybrid recorder or direct app access.
- No colour at night — the image switches to black-and-white infrared.
- The 12 V DC power supply is not included.
Key Features
8 MP image
3840 × 2160 at 25 fps from a 1/1.8" progressive scan CMOS, with 120 dB WDR for bright backgrounds.
Night vision
Infrared up to 40 m for a clear black-and-white night image.
On-camera analytics
Person/vehicle classification for tripwire, intrusion, region entrance/exit · scene change · ROI · motion detection (8 zones) · 4 privacy zones
Weatherproof housing
IP67 and IK10 metal housing for outdoor use, -25 °C to +60 °C.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
IPCB78521 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4043158193602 |
| MPN |
IPCB78521 |
| Brand |
ABUS (Security-Center) |
| Image |
| Sensor |
1/1.8" progressive scan CMOS |
| Resolution |
8 MP, 3840 × 2160 @ 25 fps |
| Lens |
2.8–12 mm motorised zoom, F1.4 |
| Field of view |
45–108° horizontal |
| WDR |
120 dB |
| Min. illumination |
0.003 lx colour · 0 lx with IR |
| Night vision |
| IR range |
40 m (2 LEDs) |
| Video & analytics |
| Compression |
H.265, H.264 (Dynamic GOP), MJPEG on stream 2 |
| Streams |
3 (main 3840 × 2160 @ 25 fps) |
| Analytics |
Person/vehicle classification for tripwire, intrusion, region entrance/exit · scene change · ROI · motion detection (8 zones) · 4 privacy zones |
| ONVIF |
Profile G, S, T |
| Connectivity |
| Network |
RJ45 10/100 Mbit/s |
| Power |
PoE 802.3af or 12 V DC, max. 13 W |
| Audio |
1 × audio in, 1 × audio out (no built-in microphone) |
| Alarm I/O |
1 input (NO/NC), 1 output |
| Storage |
microSD up to 256 GB (card not included) |
| Housing |
| Protection |
IP67, IK10 |
| Operating temperature |
-25 °C to +60 °C |
| Material / colour |
Metal, white |
| Dimensions |
154 × 154 × 112 mm |
| Weight |
0.88 kg |
| Compatibility |
| Systems |
ABUS NVRs, ONVIF recorders (G/S/T), ABUS Link Station, Secvest, Secoris, Comfion, wAppLoxx |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
ABUS does not publish a warranty term for this model — claims are handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which recorder can I use?
ABUS network recorders (e.g. NVR10021, TVVR36802) and ONVIF Profile S/G/T recorders from other brands, as well as ABUS Link Station and the ABUS alarm systems Secvest, Secoris and Comfion.
Do I need a PoE switch?
Either a PoE switch or PoE recorder (IEEE 802.3af), or the 12 V DC input with a suitable power supply.
Can I connect a microphone?
Yes — there is an audio input for an external microphone and an audio output for a loudspeaker; nothing is built in.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Choose the IPCB78521 when one camera has to deliver detail at distance: the motorised 2.8–12 mm zoom avoids guessing the lens before installation, and the alarm I/O lets it switch a light or siren. Browse our other
IP cameras if you need a different lens or housing.
✓ Buy it if you need adjustable framing, 8 MP detail and professional AI, alarm and audio connections.
✕ Skip it if a fixed wide angle is enough — the IPCB38511A/B or IPCB58511A/B cost less.
→ Also consider the ABUS IPCB68621 (same zoom in a black tube with 60 m IR).
Not sure it fits your system? Send us the models of the cameras or recorder you already have and we will check compatibility before you order.