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Paige Electric

SKU: 236650603

Paige Electric 236650603 Combo Wiegand/OSDP Access Control Reader

Dual-protocol 125 kHz reader bridges Wiegand and OSDP systems
- Supports both Wiegand and OSDP protocols for legacy and IP-based integration
- 125 kHz proximity card format compatible with existing access infrastructure
- Network-accessible design connects to modern IP-based security architectures
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SKU: 236650607

Paige Electric 236650607 Wiegand Access Control Cable

Wiegand access control cable for proximity readers and panels
- Wiegand protocol transmission with electromagnetic noise immunity
- Hardwired connectivity between card readers and access controllers
- US-manufactured for commercial buildings and security integrations
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SKU: 236650610

Paige Electric 236650610 Combo Wiegand/OSDP Access Control Reader

Dual-protocol access reader bridges Wiegand and OSDP systems
- Supports Wiegand 26-bit and 37-bit formats for legacy panel integration
- Operates in both Wiegand output and OSDP communication modes via configuration
- Compatible with existing Wiegand installations and modern OSDP-compliant systems
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SKU: 236650703

Paige Electric 236650703 Combo Wiegand/OSDP Access Control Cable

Dual-protocol access cable combines Wiegand and OSDP in one run
- Supports both Wiegand and OSDP protocols for mixed-standard installations
- Single cable reduces wiring complexity and material costs in deployments
- Compatible with readers, keypads, and controller systems for door access
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Paige Electric

SKU: 236650707

Paige Electric 236650707 Combo Wiegand Access Control Cable

Wiegand combo cable with integrated power, data, and ground in one jacket
- Wiegand 26-bit / 37-bit protocol support for reader-to-panel communication
- Commercial-grade EMI shielding protects against electrical noise interference
- Single-cable installation reduces conduit pulls and connection errors
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Paige Electric

SKU: 236650803

Paige Electric 236650803 Combo Wiegand/OSDP Access Control Cable

Dual Wiegand/OSDP cable for hybrid access control systems
- Supports both Wiegand and OSDP protocols in single installation run
- Compatible with legacy Wiegand readers and modern OSDP-enabled devices
- Simplifies controller-to-reader connections in mixed-protocol deployments
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Paige Electric

SKU: 236650807

Paige Electric 236650807 Hybrid Wiegand/OSDP Access Control

Hybrid Wiegand/OSDP reader bridges legacy and modern access control
- Dual-protocol support for Wiegand and OSDP systems on one device
- Wall-mounted design for entry points, badging stations, and verification zones
- Compatible with card readers, biometric modules, and PIN keypads
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SKU: 236650810

Paige Electric 236650810 Combo Wiegand/OSDP Access Control Cable

Dual-protocol access cable supporting Wiegand and OSDP readers
- Wiegand and OSDP compatibility in one cable for mixed-protocol systems
- Simplifies retrofits and new builds without protocol conversion hardware
- Wall-mount installation for legacy and modern access control devices
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Paige Electric

SKU: 236880804

Paige Electric 236880804 Wiegand/OSDP Composite Access Cable CMR

Dual-protocol composite cable for Wiegand and OSDP access control
- Combines Wiegand and OSDP in one cable run, eliminating separate conduit needs
- CMR-rated for in-wall and plenum installation without additional conduit
- 18 AWG RS-485 data circuits support both legacy and modern reader protocols
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Paige Electric

SKU: 248250811

Paige Electric 248250811 24/25pr SOL CAT 3 CMR Gray Reel 50

24-pair CAT 3 solid conductor cable, 50-foot reel, CMR rated
- 24-pair solid conductor design for voice, data, and telecom wiring
- CMR fire rating supports in-wall and riser installations per code
- 25 AWG gauge with gray jacket on convenient 50-foot reel
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Paige Electric

SKU: 250270804

Paige Electric 250270804 24/4pr Sol CAT5E Cmp Fep/fep UV

CMP CAT5E solid copper cable with UV-rated dual FEP jacket
- 24-gauge 4-pair solid copper for 100 Mbps Ethernet and voice/data
- Dual FEP jackets with UV protection rated for indoor and outdoor use
- CMP plenum-rated for fire-code compliance in building automation systems
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Paige Electric

SKU: 258300301

Paige Electric 258300301 Cat 6 CMP Cable 22/4PR

Cat 6 CMP plenum cable, 22 AWG, 250 MHz—code-compliant above ceilings
- CMP fire rating meets NEC Article 800 for plenum air-handling spaces
- Supports PoE (802.3af) and PoE+ (802.3at) for IP cameras and access control
- Four twisted pairs at 22 AWG for in-wall, conduit, and aerial installation
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Paige Electric

SKU: 258300303

Paige Electric 258300303 22/4PR CMP PUR Cable 1000ft

1000ft 22/4 twisted-pair plenum cable for security & access control
- CMP plenum-rated PUR jacket installs in air-handling spaces without conduit
- 22 AWG 4-pair construction handles access control, intercom, and low-voltage signaling
- Pull-box spool design simplifies runs up to 1000 feet on new and retrofit jobs
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Paige Electric

SKU: 258300304

Paige Electric 258300304 Plenum-Rated Cable 1000 ft

1000 ft plenum-rated cable for code-compliant air-handling space runs
- Plenum-rated construction meets fire code for drop ceilings and HVAC returns
- 1000-foot bulk spool reduces per-foot cost and minimizes connector joints
- Black jacket blends with drop-ceiling infrastructure in telecom and data center use
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Paige Electric

SKU: 258300307

Paige Electric 258300307 GameChanger CMP Yellow 1000 Box

Yellow CMP cable management, 1000-unit box for security & network
- 1000 components per box for high-volume structured cabling projects
- CMP-rated for security systems, telecommunications, and network infrastructure
- US-manufactured with yellow finish for consistent cable organization
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Paige Electric

SKU: 258300309

Paige Electric 258300309 22/4PR CMP Plenum Cable 1000ft

22/4PR CMP plenum cable, 1000ft green jacket for security systems
- Four-pair configuration supports voice, data, control, and alarm circuits
- CMP plenum rating allows installation in air-handling spaces without conduit
- 22 AWG gauge with punch-down and modular connector termination options
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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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