Hikvision CB110 Wire Intake Box for Dome Camera
The Hikvision CB110 is a dedicated wire intake box designed to shield electrical connections on compatible dome cameras from environmental damage. Built from aluminum alloy with a sealed, weatherproof design, it manages cable entry and protects terminations from rain, dust, humidity, and physical impact—critical in outdoor and exposed indoor surveillance deployments where connection degradation directly translates to downtime.
Overview
Wire intake boxes often get overlooked in surveillance system design, but they're essential infrastructure. The CB110 addresses a specific failure point: the junction where power and signal cables meet the camera housing. Without protection, moisture ingress at this junction causes corrosion, intermittent connection loss, or complete camera failure. The CB110's aluminum construction and sealed geometry eliminate that risk on supported Hikvision dome camera models. At 0.34 lbs, it's lightweight enough for ceiling or wall mounts without adding mechanical stress, and the compact form factor integrates directly with the camera body rather than adding bulk to your installation footprint.
Key Features
- Aluminum Alloy Housing: Corrosion-resistant metal construction ensures the box itself won't degrade in outdoor, high-humidity, or salt-spray environments. Unlike plastic housings, aluminum maintains structural integrity and grounding continuity over years of temperature cycling.
- Waterproof Sealed Design: Fully sealed construction keeps rain and direct spray away from cable terminations. This is not a splash guard—it's engineered to prevent water pooling around connection points where capillary action would otherwise wick moisture into the connector body.
- Compact, Lightweight Form: Weighing just 0.34 lbs, the CB110 adds minimal load to ceiling or wall-mounted dome cameras. It integrates flush with the camera body, avoiding the cable-bunch protrusion that creates wind loading and catches on cleaning equipment.
- Direct OEM Compatibility: Pre-engineered for specific Hikvision dome camera series (DS-2CD21xxFWD-IS, DS-2CD21x2F-I, DS-2CD21x2F-IWS, DS-2CE56D1T-VPIR) means no adapter fittings, no cable rerouting, and no field-fabricated solutions. Drop it on, wire it in.
- Zero-Maintenance Operation: Sealed aluminum requires no coating reapplication, no silicone re-sealing, and no periodic inspection beyond visual cable cleanliness checks. Deploy it and forget it for the camera's lifetime.
- Installation Simplicity: The CB110 mounts directly to supported dome camera models with no modification to the camera body or mounting hardware. Technicians can add it during initial deployment or retrofit existing cameras in hours.
Compatibility & Integration
The CB110 is engineered for these Hikvision dome camera models:
- DS-2CD21xxFWD-IS series
- DS-2CD21x2F-I
- DS-2CD21x2F-IWS
- DS-2CE56D1T-VPIR
Do not assume compatibility with other Hikvision lines (turret, bullet, or PTZ models). Verify your camera model against the list above before ordering. If your dome camera is not listed, consult the camera's installation manual or contact the manufacturer's technical support to confirm whether an alternative intake box applies.
Deployment Contexts
The CB110 is essential in outdoor surveillance, rooftop perimeter monitoring, warehouse loading docks, and any fixed dome installation where cable runs cross moisture barriers (soffit-to-exterior wall, for example). It's also valuable in high-humidity indoor environments (data centers, cold storage, agricultural facilities) where condensation forms regularly on the camera housing and connections.
What's in the Box
- 1x Hikvision CB110 Wire Intake Box (White)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the CB110 compatible with non-Hikvision dome cameras?
A: No. The CB110 is engineered for the specific Hikvision dome models listed in the compatibility section. Mounting geometry and cable access ports are proprietary. Using it on other brands or Hikvision models not listed will result in poor fit or blocked cable routing.
Q: Can the CB110 be used indoors, or is it only for outdoor installations?
A: It works in both. The weatherproof sealing is an asset in any high-humidity indoor space (data centers, kitchens, cold storage). Outdoor use is where its corrosion resistance and sealed design deliver the most value, but there's no restriction on indoor deployment.
Q: Does the CB110 protect the entire camera, or just the cable connections?
A: The CB110 shields only the wire intake point—where cables enter the camera housing. It does not cover the lens, dome, or camera body. For full environmental protection, the dome camera itself must carry appropriate IP and IK ratings (which the supported models do).
Q: Will the CB110 fit my existing camera without modifications?
A: Yes, for the listed compatible models. No camera body modification is required. Installation is mechanical—it mounts directly to the intake port and secures with provided or standard fasteners. Consult the camera's installation guide or the CB110 datasheet for exact mounting steps.
Q: What is the operating temperature range for the CB110?
A: The evidence provided does not specify an operating temperature range for the CB110. Verify this detail in the product datasheet or contact the manufacturer's technical support if you're deploying in extreme temperature environments (below −30°C or above +60°C).
Marty AllisonPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
I've seen too many outdoor dome camera deployments fail at the cable junction—not the camera itself, but the connection point where moisture creeps in and corrosion takes hold. The Hikvision CB110 is straightforward hardware that solves this specific failure mode on compatible domes. It's aluminum, it's sealed, and it's light enough (0.34 lbs) that you won't stress the mounting structure on a pole or soffit installation.
Technical Highlights:
- Aluminum Alloy Construction: Resists salt spray and corrosion far better than plastic intake covers. In coastal or de-icing-salt environments, this material choice cuts cable junction failures by an order of magnitude compared to unprotected or plastic-shielded setups.
- Weatherproof Sealed Design: Prevents capillary moisture ingress at the cable termination point. In high-humidity or rainy climates, water pooling around unprotected connectors causes intermittent faults that take weeks to diagnose. The seal eliminates that vector entirely.
- OEM-Fit Compatibility: Works only with the four listed Hikvision dome series. This is a strength, not a limitation—it means zero field-improvisation, no adapter cables, and no guesswork about fit. Mount it and move on.
Deployment Considerations:
- The CB110 protects only the cable intake; the camera itself must carry its own IP/IK rating. Confirm your camera model supports the environmental conditions you're deploying into.
- Verify your dome camera model is on the supported list before ordering. Installing this on an unlisted model will waste time and require return shipping.
- If you're retrofitting an existing camera installation, budget an hour per unit for cable routing verification and mechanical mounting—straightforward work, but not zero effort.
Position the CB110 in outdoor perimeter surveillance, rooftop monitoring, and any fixed dome deployment where cable entry points face exposure to rain, salt spray, or condensation. For warehouse automation or retail dome installs with stable humidity and no direct water exposure, an intake box is optional—but for coastal, industrial, or high-humidity sites, it's insurance against connection faults that will cost far more than the hardware to troubleshoot and remediate.
