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Environmental protection and weather resistance
Mounting stability and load support
Power and voltage compatibility
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Pelco

SKU: ECPS-48VDC-5A

Pelco ECPS-48VDC-5A 4-Channel PoE Injector 48V

4-channel 48V PoE injector for multi-camera Pelco Endura systems
- Distributes 48 VDC at 5A total across four ports, eliminating single injectors
- Consolidates power at head end for simplified network infrastructure
- Rack-mount design; 100–240 VAC input; NDAA Section 889 compliant
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SKU: EG3Z3915TCS-MPWIR-MSI

Pelco EG3Z3915TCS-MPWIR-MSI 4K IR Varifocal Lens

3.9–10mm varifocal CS-mount lens for 4K surveillance with IR correction
- F1.5 aperture maximizes light in low-light and night-vision monitoring
- IR day/night focus compensation maintains sharpness across visible and thermal
- Compatible with 1/1.8″ sensors up to 8 MP for 4K resolution imaging
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SKU: EG6Z0915TCS-MPWIR-MSI

Pelco EG6Z0915TCS-MPWIR-MSI 9-135mm IR Lens

9-135mm varifocal CS-mount lens with IR correction for megapixel cameras
- 9-135mm varifocal zoom eliminates need for lens changes in fixed installations
- IR-corrected optics prevent focus shift during day/night mode transitions
- Megapixel-optimized optics work with Pelco Sarix Pro 3 and CS-mount systems
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Pelco

SKU: EH14

Pelco EH14 IP66 Camera Housing Megapixel Window

IP66 outdoor housing with megapixel-grade window for fixed cameras
- IP66 rating blocks dust and high-pressure water jets for wash-down sites
- Megapixel optical window maintains clarity at high resolutions without degradation
- Mounts to wall, ceiling, or pole; operates –40° to 60°C for extreme climates
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Pelco

SKU: EH14-2

Pelco EH14-2 IP66 Outdoor Camera Housing

IP66 outdoor housing for legacy cameras with megapixel-grade glass
- IP66 rating withstands direct spray, dust, and industrial washdown
- Megapixel-grade borosilicate window preserves resolution on 5MP+ cameras
- 24 Vac input with optional heater and blower modules for -40°C operation
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Pelco

SKU: EH14-3

Pelco EH14-3 IP66 Outdoor Camera Housing 230Vac

IP66 outdoor housing with 230Vac power and megapixel optics
- IP66-rated protection against dust and water immersion for outdoor
- Megapixel-grade optical window preserves high-resolution image quality
- Heater/blower compatible for operation in extreme temperature ranges
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Pelco

SKU: EH20

Pelco EH20 IP66 Outdoor Camera Housing

IP66 housing for fisheye cameras in temperate outdoor settings
- IP66-rated dust and rain protection without active heating or cooling
- PoE+ Class 3 single-cable power with H.265 and H.264 compression
- WDR and night vision down to 0.10 lux for variable lighting conditions
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Pelco

SKU: EH20-2-H

Pelco EH20-2-H Outdoor Housing Heater Blower 24Vac

IP66 weatherproof housing with 24Vac heater and blower for frost prevention
- Integrated heater maintains optics above condensation point in cold climates
- Active blower removes moisture to prevent lens fogging in humid environments
- Fits standard fixed box cameras; IP66 rating handles rain and dust ingress
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Pelco

SKU: EH20-3-H

Pelco EH20-3-H Outdoor Housing Heater Blower Sun Shield

IP66 outdoor housing with heater, blower, and sun shield for fixed box cameras
- Integrated heater and blower maintain optimal operating temperature in extreme weather
- IP66 rating protects against dust and high-pressure water jets in harsh environments
- Sun shield reduces solar heat loading and glare; feedthrough mount simplifies cable routing
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Pelco

SKU: EH20-P-H

Pelco EH20-P-H Outdoor Housing Heater Blower PoE

IP66 outdoor housing with integrated heater and blower, PoE powered
- Heater and blower maintain optimal temps in extreme weather conditions
- PoE+ or HPoE power eliminates need for AC circuits at mount location
- ONVIF-compliant for integration with any vendor's camera system
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Pelco

SKU: EM20

Pelco EM20 Wall Mount for EH20 Camera Enclosure

Wall mount for Pelco EH20 enclosures, indoor/outdoor rated
- OEM-design load distribution engineered for secure EH20 mounting
- Rated for both indoor and outdoor installations with proper alignment
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and enterprise deployments
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Pelco

SKU: EPM

Pelco EPM Esprit PTZ Pole Adapter

Cylindrical pole clamp for Pelco Esprit PTZ cameras outdoors
- Clamp assembly mounts to light poles, utility poles, and camera poles
- Maintains mechanical alignment for reliable pan/tilt operation
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government surveillance deployments
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Pelco

SKU: ES-BLADE-2

Pelco ES-BLADE-2 Esprit PTZ Replacement Wiper Blades

OEM wiper blades for Pelco Esprit PTZ cameras—two-pack replacement
- Eliminates streaking and skipping during automated wash cycles
- Field-serviceable installation without removing camera from mount
- OEM-engineered rubber composition for outdoor surveillance duty
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Pelco

SKU: EURACK

Pelco EURACK Card Cage Rack Mount EU/UK/AU Power

19" rack chassis for Pelco fiber cards with EU/UK/AU power
- Centralized mounting for multiple fiber transmitters, receivers, transceivers
- EU/UK/AU voltage configuration for European and Australian deployments
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated installations
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Pelco

SKU: EWM

Pelco EWM Esprit PTZ Wall Mount

Wall mount for Pelco Esprit PTZ cameras with integrated cable routing
- Direct wall-surface installation with integrated power, communications, and PTZ drive routing
- Engineered to handle continuous pan-and-tilt dynamic loads without degradation
- Requires wall anchor verification; confirm construction rating supports static and dynamic loads
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Pelco

SKU: EXBJ000

Pelco EXBJ000 Ball Joint Mount for EXH Housing

Ball joint mount for EXH housings with pan/tilt/roll adjustment
- Multi-axis articulation enables precise camera positioning after installation
- IP66-rated off-white finish for outdoor and indoor surveillance use
- Compatible with Pelco EXH series housings; NDAA Section 889 compliant
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Match Bracket to Camera + Surface

A dome camera mounted on a textured wall needs a wall-mount adapter with a gasket; mounted on a pole it needs a pole-mount arm; mounted on an eave it may need a pendant. Third-party brackets exist but brand-specific brackets include proper camera cable routing and weather gasketing. Buying a $40 generic bracket to save on a $80 Axis bracket usually costs more in installation time.

Enclosure NEMA Rating

NEMA 3R = light rain; NEMA 4 = splash + driving rain; NEMA 4X = above + corrosion resistance (coastal, industrial); NEMA 6 = temporary submersion. For weather-exposed camera enclosures, NEMA 4X is the commercial standard. For mission-critical outdoor gear, pair NEMA 4X enclosure + IP67 camera + IK10 vandal rating.

C/CS-Mount Lens Selection

Box cameras use interchangeable C-mount (17.526mm flange) or CS-mount (12.5mm flange). Lens focal length + sensor size determines field of view: a 4mm lens on a 1/3" sensor gives ~60° horizontal FOV. Our DORI guide covers lens selection by scene distance. F-stop matters for low-light; P-iris for auto-exposure.

IR Illuminator Wavelength

850nm IR is more efficient but produces a faint visible red glow (deterrent or accidental giveaway, depending on use case). 940nm is truly covert but requires ~2x the power for the same effective range, and many cameras have lower sensitivity at 940nm. Match illuminator wavelength to camera IR-cut filter spec, or image washout results.

Power Supply Sizing & Distance

12VDC cameras at 100ft from a power supply drop significant voltage over 18-gauge wire — a camera rated for 12V may see 10.5V at the camera end under load, triggering brownout resets. For long runs, use a higher-voltage power supply (24VAC or 48VDC) and step down at the camera. UL-listed surveillance power supplies (Altronix) publish voltage-drop tables.

Cable Jacket Rating

Indoor Cat6 is rated CM (communications); plenum-rated CMP is required for above-drop-ceiling runs per NFPA 70. Outdoor/direct-burial Ethernet is a different product (CMX, direct-burial gel-filled). Mixing jacket ratings causes code violations and fire inspector rejections. Always spec by run environment, not lowest-cost SKU.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

NEMA vs IP Rating Systems

NEMA is the US enclosure standard (NEMA 1-13); IP is the international standard (IP00-IP68). Rough crosswalk: NEMA 4 ≈ IP66, NEMA 4X ≈ IP66 + corrosion, NEMA 6 ≈ IP67. Some spec sheets list both; when only one is given, the crosswalk is approximate. For coastal, industrial, and food-processing environments, specify NEMA 4X or IP66 + stainless steel.

C-Mount vs CS-Mount Lenses

C-mount: 17.526mm flange focal distance. CS-mount: 12.5mm flange. CS cameras accept both lens types (C lenses need a 5mm adapter ring); C cameras accept only C lenses. Most modern box cameras are CS-mount for lens flexibility. Lens thread is 1-inch × 32 TPI on both.

F-Stop / Iris

F-stop = focal length ÷ aperture diameter. Lower F-stop (wider aperture) means more light, better low-light performance, shallower depth of field. F1.4 is very low-light capable; F1.8 is common commercial spec. P-iris (precise iris) lenses auto-adjust aperture based on scene lighting — reduces over-exposure during day, improves low-light at night.

850nm vs 940nm IR

IR illuminators at 850nm are more energy-efficient and the sensitivity of most camera IR-cut filters peaks here — but 850nm produces a faint visible red glow from the LEDs. 940nm is invisible to human eye but requires ~2x the power or shorter effective range. Many covert-deployment cameras are re-tuned for 940nm sensitivity.

UL-Listed Power Supplies

Underwriters Laboratories listed power supplies meet safety standards for overcurrent, overvoltage, and enclosure isolation. UL 294 specifies additional requirements for access control; UL 603 for security burglary; UL 1310 for Class 2 power. Insurance and code requirements increasingly specify UL-listed supplies — particularly in commercial and institutional installations.

Plenum vs Riser vs PVC Cable

Plenum-rated (CMP) cable uses low-smoke FEP jacket for use above suspended ceilings where smoke spreads through return-air plenums. Riser (CMR) is for vertical shaft runs between floors. PVC (CM) is for open office runs only. Using CM in plenum spaces violates NFPA 70 — costly inspector rejection if caught.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

New Construction Retrofit

Cat6A plenum cable pulled to camera locations with proper service loops, 2-gang electrical boxes at each dome location with weatherproof backbox, Cat6A patch panel at the IDF, UL-listed power supplies for any 12V/24V camera, labeled and tested before cameras are mounted.

Coastal / Corrosive Environment

NEMA 4X stainless-steel enclosures for outdoor cameras, 316-grade stainless brackets, silicone dielectric grease on every connector, hot-dipped galvanized or powder-coated steel poles. Budget 15-25% more on accessories vs. standard outdoor — and plan for 3-5 year inspection cycles rather than 10.

Box-Camera LPR Application

Box camera with 50-150mm telephoto lens, dedicated 850nm IR illuminator at same height as camera, pole-mount bracket with junction box, UL power supply for camera + illuminator. LPR-specific enclosures with anti-reflective glass to avoid nighttime IR bloom. Typical deployment: dedicated lane camera, not general-purpose surveillance.

Parking Garage Retrofit

Existing analog coax cable replaced via NVT Phybridge or similar PoE-over-coax, vandal-resistant dome enclosures at ground level, low-profile bullet cameras on ceiling, LED-plus-IR-compatible illuminators to handle harsh fluorescent lighting. Enclosures rated for vehicle-exhaust environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need the OEM bracket for my camera, or will a generic bracket work?

For most commercial installations, specify the OEM bracket. Brand-specific brackets include proper cable routing, gasketed weather seals, and mounting-hole patterns matched to the camera — which matters more than the cost savings of a generic bracket. Generic brackets are acceptable for indoor standard-dome cameras on flat surfaces; for outdoor, vandal-rated, or pendant applications, use OEM.

What NEMA rating do I need for outdoor camera enclosures?

NEMA 4 for most weather-exposed deployments (driving rain, snow). NEMA 4X for coastal, industrial, or food-processing environments (adds corrosion resistance — typically stainless steel or fiberglass construction). NEMA 6 for temporary submersion or flood-prone areas. The IP-rating equivalent is IP66 for NEMA 4, IP66 + corrosion for NEMA 4X, IP67 for NEMA 6.

How do I choose the right lens focal length for a box camera?

Work backward from the scene. Identify the farthest point you need identification-grade coverage, use our DORI guide to calculate required pixels-per-foot at that distance, and match lens focal length + sensor size to deliver that PPF. A 4mm lens on a 1/3" sensor covers ~60° horizontal FOV; a 12mm lens on the same sensor covers ~20°. Wide FOV = shorter identification distance.

What's the difference between 850nm and 940nm IR illuminators?

850nm is more energy-efficient — you get more effective range per watt — but produces a faint visible red glow from the LEDs. 940nm is truly invisible to the human eye but requires about 2x the power for equivalent range, and many cameras have lower sensor sensitivity at 940nm. For deterrent visibility or cost-efficient long-range, 850nm; for covert applications, 940nm.

Can I power an IP camera with a generic 12V wall-wart?

Not for a commercial deployment. Generic wall-warts are unregulated, not UL-listed for security applications, and typically don't include surge protection. Use a UL-listed surveillance power supply (Altronix AL series, UL 294 or UL 603) with battery backup where required. PoE is preferred when possible — single cable, centralized power management, UPS-backed.

What cable jacket rating do I need for in-ceiling runs?

Plenum-rated (CMP) cable is required for any run through a return-air plenum space above suspended ceilings (most commercial buildings). Riser (CMR) for vertical shafts between floors. PVC (CM) for open office spaces only. Using non-plenum cable in a plenum space is a fire-code violation under NFPA 70 and will be rejected by inspectors. Budget plenum cable for any building where you're not 100% sure of the return-air path.

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Pelco EM20 Wall Mount for EH20 Camera Enclosure

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