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Kantech

SKU: KT-LSP-C4E1

Kantech LifeSafety Power 75W 12V/24V Supply

75W dual-voltage supply for access control and door locks
- Selectable 12VDC or 24VDC output (6A or 3A) on single unit
- Integrated surge and fault protection for 24/7 system reliability
- Wall-mounted design supports card readers, strikes, and controllers
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Kantech

SKU: ADVER30R5H3G

Kantech VideoEdge 3U Hybrid 32-Channel 30TB NVR

32-channel hybrid NVR with 30TB RAID storage in 3U rackmount
- Mix 32 analog channels with IP camera expansion on one recorder
- 30TB RAID-configured storage protects against drive failure
- 3U rackmount design fits standard server room and data center racks
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Lantronix

SKU: A33H0

Lantronix A33H0 3-in-1 Cellular GPS Antenna Adhesive Mount

3-in-1 cellular/GPS antenna with adhesive mount for industrial deployments
- Combined cellular, GPS, and auxiliary functions in single unit reduces external connectors
- Adhesive mounting eliminates drilling and mechanical fasteners for quick field installation
- Industrial temperature rating supports outdoor and exposed-environment applications
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Lantronix

SKU: E-MCR-05-NA

Lantronix E-MCR-05-NA 12-Slot Rack Mounting Chassis

12-slot 1RU chassis for mixed fiber-to-copper media conversion
- Consolidates up to 12 converter modules in standard 19" rack mount
- Mix protocols and speeds—deploy legacy and modern fiber standards together
- Gigabit fiber-to-copper conversion with TAA compliance for enterprise networks
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Lantronix

SKU: IONRE-23

Lantronix IONRE-23 ION Rack Mount Ears

19-inch rack mount ears for Lantronix ION series devices
- Horizontal installation in standard EIA racks with compact 3.5" H footprint
- Compatible with Lantronix ION equipment for dense data center deployments
- Weighs 1.25 lb; dimensions 5.2" W × 4" D for space-efficient placement
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Lantronix

SKU: SPS-UA12DHT-EU

Lantronix SPS-UA12DHT-EU 18W Universal AC Power Adapter

12VDC 18W universal power adapter for Lantronix SPS series devices
- 90–264V AC input with 50–60 Hz support for global deployment
- TAA-compliant for U.S. federal and government procurement workflows
- Operating range from 0°C and above for indoor control room use
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Paige Electric

SKU: 1U14022R1

Paige Electric 1U14022R1 14/2C Stranded CM Cable 1000ft

14/2C stranded copper, 1,000ft CM-rated cable for security systems
- 14-gauge 2-conductor stranded copper for flexibility in tight spaces
- CM flame rating meets code for in-wall security, alarm, and access control
- 1,000-foot reel on white PVC jacket suitable for commercial and residential
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Paige Electric

SKU: 1U18022B1

Paige Electric 1U18022B1 18/2c STR CM White 1000' Cable

18/2 stranded copper cable, 1000 ft, CM-rated for plenum
- Stranded copper construction for flexible routing in conduit and runs
- CM (plenum) rating meets NEC Article 725 for Class 2/3 circuits
- Ideal for access control, alarm circuits, and building automation wiring
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Paige Electric

SKU: 1U1802S2S5

Paige Electric 1U1802S2S5 18/2 Solid Conductor White 500' Coil

18/2 solid copper cable, 500' white coil, CM-rated for security
- 18 AWG solid conductors with white PVC jacket for fixed wall runs
- CM rating meets code for alarm systems and access control circuits
- 500-foot coil supplies typical security or low-voltage installations
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Paige Electric

SKU: 1U18041B1

Paige Electric 1U18041B1 18/4c Stranded Control Cable 1000 ft

18/4 stranded control cable, 1000 ft spool, CM-rated gray jacket
- 18 AWG stranded copper conductors for flexible routing in tight spaces
- 4-conductor configuration supports control, intercom, alarm, and access systems
- CM jacket rating meets flame safety requirements for indoor installations
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Paige Electric

SKU: 1U22041B1

Paige Electric 1U22041B1 22/4c STR CM 1000ft Bulk Cable

22/4c stranded copper bulk cable, 1000ft spool, CM-rated
- 22 AWG 4-conductor stranded construction for alarm, intercom, access control
- CM fire rating meets building codes for commercial low-voltage installations
- Gray jacket, 1000-foot spool ready for retrofit and field terminations
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Paige Electric

SKU: 1U22042B1

Paige Electric 1U22042B1 22/4c STR CM White 1000ft

22/4 stranded copper plenum cable, 1000ft white jacket for security
- 22-gauge 4-conductor stranded copper with CM plenum rating for air spaces
- 1000-foot spool with white PVC jacket fits access control and alarm wiring
- Stranded construction allows flexible routing in retrofit and new installations
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Paige Electric

SKU: 222120303

Paige Electric 222120303 22/2pr Stranded Overall Shield Low Cap

22 AWG 2-pair shielded cable for access control and alarm systems
- 2-pair stranded copper with overall shield for EMI/RFI rejection
- Low-capacitance design maintains signal integrity over extended runs
- Flexible stranded conductors for in-wall and conduit installations
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Paige Electric

SKU: 222600307

Paige Electric 222600307 24AWG 2-Pair RS485 Cable Assembly

24AWG 2-pair RS485 cable with CMP plenum jacket for access control
- Low-capacitance stranded construction maintains signal integrity over longer runs
- 2-pair twisted configuration reduces crosstalk and EMI in noisy environments
- CMP jacket rated for plenum installation without additional conduit per NEC 800
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Paige Electric

SKU: 222800307

Paige Electric 222800307 22/1PR Str Locap Oas + 18/2C Cmp Cable

Dual-circuit shielded security cable, CMP plenum-rated for access control
- 22/1PR twisted-pair + 18/2C composite shielding rejects EMI in dense environments
- CMP rating allows in-wall and conduit routing in plenum spaces
- Six conductors support independent alarm loops and reader communication circuits
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Paige Electric

SKU: 224090311

Paige Electric 224090311 OSDP RS485 Cable 22/2pr

OSDP RS485 cable for access control systems with 22 AWG twisted pair
- 2-pair stranded twisted conductors for reliable signal in RS485 networks
- 22 AWG gauge supports OSDP-compatible readers and door controllers
- Flexible stranded design suits indoor installations and retrofit deployments
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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.

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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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