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Paige Electric

SKU: 71065425PR

Paige Electric 71065425PR 25' CAT 6 Patch Cable Booted Purple

25' CAT 6 patch cable with booted RJ45 for Gigabit networks
- Booted connector design protects against snags and accidental disconnects
- 25-foot length spans equipment rooms and inter-switch connections
- CAT 6 rated for Gigabit Ethernet on switches, panels, and wall outlets
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SKU: 7106A01BK

Paige Electric 7106A01BK 10ft Cat 6A Blue Patch Cord

10ft Cat 6A blue patch cord for security and network infrastructure
- Cat 6A supports gigabit speeds for IP cameras, switches, and PoE devices
- RJ45 connectors work with managed switches, PoE injectors, and NVR systems
- 10-foot length spans between security appliances and network access points
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SKU: 7106A01WH

Paige Electric 7106A01WH Cat 6A Patch Cord 1ft White

Cat 6A 1ft patch cord for dense cabinet and panel installs
- Cat 6A RJ45 termination supports gigabit and multi-gigabit speeds
- 1 foot length minimizes slack in patch panels and wall-mounted setups
- White jacket for clean identification in high-density network builds
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SKU: 7106A06BL

Paige Electric 7106A06BL 10 Cat 6A Blue 6-Inch Patch Cord (4 000)

Cat 6A blue patch cord, 6 inches, 10 Gbps, bulk 4,000 units
- 10 Gbps data rate with Cat 6A RJ45 connectors for high-density racks
- 6-inch length fits tight server and switch port spacing in data centers
- 4,000-unit bulk quantity reduces per-unit cost for large deployments
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SKU: 7106A06WH

Paige Electric 7106A06WH 10 Cat 6A White 6-Inch Patch Cord

10-pack Cat 6A patch cords, 6 inches, white RJ45 connectors
- Cat 6A rated for Gigabit and multi-Gigabit network speeds
- 6-inch length ideal for high-density switch and patch panel setups
- RJ45 connectors work with switches, panels, and PoE injectors
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SKU: 7106AS03WH

Paige Electric 7106AS03WH 3ft Cat6 Snagless STP Cable White

3ft Cat6 STP patch cable with snagless connectors for shielded short runs
- Shielded twisted pair construction rejects EMI in high-interference environments
- Snagless RJ45 connectors reduce tab damage in dense patch panel setups
- White PVC jacket supports standard enterprise color-coding conventions
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Paige Electric

SKU: 7106AS07WH

Paige Electric 7106AS07WH 7ft CAT6 Snagless STP Cable White

7ft CAT6 STP patch cable with snagless connectors for secure network runs
- Fully shielded twisted pair construction blocks interference in dense installations
- Snagless RJ45 connectors fit tight rack and panel spaces without snagging
- Supports 10/100/1000Base-T and multi-gigabit Ethernet on standard infrastructure
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Paige Electric

SKU: 7106AS10WH

Paige Electric 7106AS10WH 10FT CAT6 Snagless STP Cable

10ft CAT6 STP cable with snagless connectors for secure network runs
- Shielded twisted pair construction reduces electromagnetic interference
- Snagless RJ45 connectors prevent latch damage during field installations
- 10-foot length spans cabinet-to-equipment and wall-run connectivity needs
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Paige Electric

SKU: 710916OR

Paige Electric 710916OR Orange CAT 6 Jack

Orange CAT 6 jack for color-coded network infrastructure
- Supports 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps data speeds for voice, data, video
- Installs into patch panels, wall plates, surface-mount enclosures
- Orange color coding simplifies cable management in large deployments
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Paige Electric

SKU: 7131K6AKYFS

Paige Electric 7131K6AKYFS Cat 6A Screened Toolless Keystone

Cat 6A screened keystone jack with tool-free installation
- Toolless design eliminates punch-down tools, speeds installation
- Cat 6A screened construction rejects EMI in noise-sensitive networks
- Compatible with standard keystone wall plates and patch panels
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Paige Electric

SKU: 743107

Paige Electric 743107 22/2pr STR ISP CMP White 1000' Box

22/2pr stranded twisted-pair cable, 1000' spool, white PVC jacket
- 22-gauge stranded copper with 2-pair twisted construction for security & access control
- White PVC jacket resists UV and moisture in indoor/outdoor installations
- Compatible with ISP compression connectors and standard termination blocks
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Paige Electric

SKU: 744005AYW

Paige Electric 744005AYW 24/2PR Str Oas Cmp Locap RS486 Reader

RS486 reader for outdoor low-capacitance cable runs
- 24/2 pair straight assembly with RS486 serial connectivity
- Rated for outdoor and compressed low-capacitance environments
- Wall-mount design compatible with Paige Electric control systems
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Paige Electric

SKU: 744005AYW5

Paige Electric 744005AYW5 2 Pair Conductor 24 AWG

2-pair 24 AWG cable for security systems and intercom installations
- Dual copper conductors at 24 AWG for low-voltage signal transmission
- RJ-11, RJ-12, and terminal block compatible for control panel integration
- Backbone runs in residential and commercial security deployments
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Paige Electric

SKU: 74B4932D

Paige Electric 74B4932D Direct Burial Access Control Cable 1000

1000 ft direct burial access control cable, UV/moisture resistant
- 12 AWG 2-conductor design rated 105°C for perimeter security and gate control
- Sunlight-resistant compound protects against outdoor degradation in buried runs
- 1000 ft spool format minimizes splice points on large-scale installations
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Paige Electric

SKU: 9P234C62B1

Paige Electric 9P234C62B1 23 AWG CAT6 CMP Plenum Cable 1000ft

23 AWG solid CAT6 plenum cable, 1000ft bulk spool for fire-code runs
- CMP-rated white jacket for code-compliant plenum and HVAC installation
- Solid copper conductor on wooden spool eliminates mid-span splicing
- 1000 feet continuous length for backbone runs up to 100m+ distances
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SKU: 9P234C64B1

Paige Electric 9P234C64B1 Cat 6 Plenum Unshielded Cable 1000ft

1000ft Cat 6 plenum cable for code-compliant ceiling & return-air runs
- Plenum-rated jacket meets fire code for air-handling spaces above drop ceilings
- Cat 6 UTP supports Gigabit Ethernet to 100 meters at 250 MHz bandwidth
- Solid outer layer construction resists jacket damage during bulk cable pulls
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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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Paige Electric 7131K6AKYFS Cat 6A Screened Toolless Keystone

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Paige Electric 74B4932D Direct Burial Access Control Cable 1000

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