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Geovision

SKU: GV-FACE

Geovision GV-FACE Wiegand Converter

Wiegand converter with 8MP imaging, PoE power, IP66/IK10 outdoor rated
- 8MP varifocal lens with WDR captures access events in mixed lighting
- PoE (802.3af) eliminates separate power wiring at installation point
- IP66 sealed + IK10 vandal resistance for outdoor and high-traffic areas
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Geovision

SKU: GV-GIS-84

Geovision GV-GIS GIS Cable

GIS cable for Geovision surveillance networks, indoor and outdoor
- GIS-category connectors for standardized imaging signal transmission
- Rated for indoor and indoor/outdoor installation environments
- Compliant with imaging system cabling standards for security deployments
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Geovision

SKU: GV-GIS

Geovision GV-GIS GV-GIS Mobile Application License

Single-user mobile license for live video and alerts on iOS/Android
- Live and recorded video playback from GV-GIS management platform
- Alert management and remote system access from field or office
- Software license only—no hardware installation required
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Geovision

SKU: GV-HOUSING

Geovision GV-HOUSING Compact IP Sensor Housing

Compact IP housing for GV-IPSH30 series cameras with PoE
- Compatible with Geovision GV-IPSH30 series camera systems
- PoE (802.3af) powered with standard IP camera mounting
- Indoor and semi-protected environment rated design
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Geovision

SKU: GV-HOUSING102

Geovision GV-HOUSING102 Vandal-Resistant Housing

IP66/IK10 vandal housing for 8MP varifocal PTZ cameras
- IK10 impact rating withstands 20-joule strikes on exposed optics
- IP66 dust and water protection rated for outdoor wet environments
- PoE 802.3af powered—single cable for data and power delivery
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Geovision

SKU: GV-HOUSING103

Geovision GV-HOUSING103 IR Housing Box

Weatherproof IR housing box for IP PTZ cameras, 24/7 surveillance
- Integrated IR illumination extends night vision beyond daylight hours
- Outdoor-rated enclosure fits facade, pole, and infrastructure mounting
- IP PTZ camera compatibility maintains pan, tilt, zoom operation
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Geovision

SKU: GV-IO

Geovision GV-IO GV-IO 12 Input Card

12-input expansion card for Geovision NVR/DVR alarm integration
- 12 discrete input channels for sensors, door contacts, and detectors
- Internal expansion slot installation on compatible Geovision systems
- Direct alarm and motion sensor integration into recording platform
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Geovision

SKU: GV-IO-84

Geovision GV-IO Gv-io Box

Network I/O box for IP PTZ cameras with relay and sensor control
- Multiple relay outputs and dry-contact inputs for alarm/trigger integration
- ONVIF support works with Geovision and third-party PTZ camera systems
- Compact rack or wall-mount form factor for distributed deployment
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Geovision

SKU: GV-IPDECO-51

Geovision GV-IPDECO Wall Mount Kit

Wall mount kit for Geovision Decoder Box Ultra indoor installations
- Metal construction with included hardware for secure wall deployment
- Designed for Decoder Box Ultra with VSA cable integration support
- Compact 3" × 3" × 1" footprint fits tight control room and closet spaces
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Geovision

SKU: GV-IRB

Geovision GV-IRB Infrared Button

Infrared button control for Geovision DVR/NVR AC power management
- Non-contact IR transmission eliminates mechanical relay wear in control rooms
- Wall-mount or console installation for retrofit and new surveillance builds
- Compatible with Geovision DVR, NVR, and management software ecosystems
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Geovision

SKU: GV-MOUNT

Geovision GV-MOUNT 25cm Straight Tube

25cm straight tube for wall, ceiling, and structural camera mounts
- Metal construction rated for both indoor and outdoor installations
- Compatible with Geovision camera housings and standard mounting hardware
- Supports flexible positioning across diverse surveillance deployment scenarios
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Geovision

SKU: GV-MOUNT-150

Geovision GV-MOUNT Ceiling Mount

Ceiling mount for Geovision camera systems in indoor deployments
- White ceiling mount designed for Geovision-compatible cameras
- Supports retail, office, warehouse, and facility surveillance setups
- Lightweight 1 lb accessory for stable overhead camera positioning
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Geovision

SKU: GV-MOUNT-51

Geovision GV-MOUNT GV-MOUNT 207 Mounting Bracket

Ceiling and wall mount for Geovision camera systems
- Metal bracket supports secure indoor and outdoor installations
- Compatible with Geovision cameras featuring GV-MOUNT interface
- Lightweight design at 3.53 lb for flexible deployment options
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Geovision

SKU: GV-MOUNT-54

Geovision GV-MOUNT GV-MOUNT 901 Pendant Mount

Pendant ceiling mount for Geovision GV-VD dome cameras
- Installs on drywall, concrete, or suspended ceiling systems
- Designed for indoor retail, office, and facility surveillance
- Secure pendant suspension keeps camera centered and stable
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Geovision

SKU: GV-MOUNT-72

Geovision GV-MOUNT PAN-845-246 Panavise Micro Deluxe

Manual pan-tilt micro mount for Panavise systems with precision positioning
- Pan-and-tilt manual adjustment for fine-tuned camera orientation during setup
- Compact micro deluxe design fits retrofit installations and space-constrained setups
- Indoor and controlled-environment rated for stable, maintenance-friendly deployments
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Geovision

SKU: GV-MOUNT-81

Geovision GV-MOUNT Standard Pendant Mount

Pendant suspension mount with anti-drop safety for Geovision cameras
- Anti-drop mechanism prevents accidental camera detachment during install
- Indoor ceiling pendant mounting for retail, hospitality, commercial spaces
- Compatible with Geovision camera systems requiring suspended configuration
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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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Geovision GV-FACE Wiegand Converter

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Geovision GV-HOUSING Compact IP Sensor Housing

Geovision GV-HOUSING102 Vandal-Resistant Housing

Geovision GV-HOUSING103 IR Housing Box

Geovision GV-IO GV-IO 12 Input Card

Geovision GV-IO Gv-io Box

Geovision GV-IPDECO Wall Mount Kit

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Geovision GV-MOUNT 25cm Straight Tube

Geovision GV-MOUNT Ceiling Mount

Geovision GV-MOUNT GV-MOUNT 207 Mounting Bracket

Geovision GV-MOUNT GV-MOUNT 901 Pendant Mount

Geovision GV-MOUNT PAN-845-246 Panavise Micro Deluxe

Geovision GV-MOUNT Standard Pendant Mount

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