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Speco Technologies

SKU: VGABNC

Speco Technologies VGABNC VGA to Video Connector

VGA to video connector with ONVIF Profile I for IP surveillance
- Converts VGA output to video for legacy and hybrid system integration
- DC 5V operation with AC/DC power flexibility for existing installations
- ONVIF Profile I certified for third-party video management compatibility
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SKU: VGAHD2

Speco Technologies VGAHD2 VGA to HDMI Converter

VGA to HDMI converter for legacy video to modern displays
- Converts analog VGA input to digital HDMI output, no software needed
- Compact 0.37 lb form factor fits wall-mount, rack, or portable setups
- Operates 30°F to 131°F, suitable for control rooms and equipment enclosures
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Speco Technologies

SKU: VID2412CONV

Speco Technologies VID2412CONV 24VAC to 12VDC Power Converter

24VAC to 12VDC converter for CCTV auxiliary loads up to 500mA
- Regulated 12VDC output maintains stable voltage under load for motors and IR
- Compact 0.9 oz form factor mounts on DIN rail or inside enclosures
- Converts standard 24VAC system voltage—no external supply needed at remote sites
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Speco Technologies

SKU: VL562T

Speco Technologies VL562T 2MP HD-TVI Ceiling Camera

2MP HD-TVI ceiling camera, 3.7mm fixed lens, compact discreet form
- 1920×1080 resolution at 30 fps over standard coax cable into HD-TVI DVR
- 3.7mm fixed lens with wide viewing angle, no autofocus drift after aim
- DC 12V powered, operates -22°F to 140°F for indoor and covered outdoor use
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Speco Technologies

SKU: VM10LCD

Speco Technologies VM10LCD 10.4" LCD Color Monitor

Compact 10.4" LCD monitor for rack-mount security installations
- 10.4-inch full-color LCD display fits confined spaces and equipment racks
- Standard security video formats with low-power operation for mobile/fixed setups
- Rack-mount compatible design integrates directly into existing surveillance systems
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Speco Technologies

SKU: WB86T

Speco Technologies WB86T Wall Baffle 70V Transformer Dial

Wall-mount 70V speaker baffle with integrated transformer dial
- Passive mechanical dial adjusts level independently per speaker
- Supports 500+ feet cable runs on single 70V circuit
- Surface or recessed mount; no external power or controls needed
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Speco Technologies

SKU: WMID8

Speco Technologies WMID8 Wall Mount for Ultra Intensifier Housing

Wall mount for Ultra Intensifier housing in fixed surveillance setups
- Direct compatibility with Ultra Intensifier camera housing for secure installation
- Lightweight 1.5 lb design fits compact spaces (9.5 x 8.4 x 4.4 inches)
- Fixed wall mounting for retrofit deployments where ceiling placement unavailable
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Speco Technologies

SKU: WMSD12X

Speco Technologies WMSD12X Wall Mount for HTSD12XH

Wall mount for HTSD12XH fixed surveillance positioning indoors/outdoors
- Fixed positioning mount designed specifically for HTSD12XH camera installation
- White housing rated for both indoor and outdoor surveillance deployments
- Standard wall-mount attachment for straightforward camera stabilization and setup
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Speco Technologies

SKU: WMT1

Speco Technologies WMT1 Wall Mount Bracket

Wall mount bracket for 9 Speco camera models, indoor/outdoor rated
- Compatible with O4B7M, O2BFRM, O8B7M, O2BLP1M, VLD6M, O2VT1V, O4VT1VM, O4T7M, O8FBMS1
- Supports standard cable routing for clean wall installations
- Lightweight 0.2 lb design; fasteners user-supplied per wall type
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Speco Technologies

SKU: WMT1G

Speco Technologies WMT1G Wall Mount Bracket for Speco Blue Large

Wall bracket for Speco Blue Large dome and turret cameras
- Mounts to standard wall surfaces with dark gray finish for indoor/covered outdoor use
- Engineered for Speco Blue Large Dome and Turret camera models with secure mechanical support
- Standard wall fasteners required; weighs 1.19 lbs and measures 5.0 x 6.5 x 3.2 in
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Speco Technologies

SKU: WMT2

Speco Technologies WMT2 Speco WMT2 Wall Mount

Wall bracket for standard security cameras, indoor and outdoor
- Fixed-position mounting for typical camera housings and weights
- Durable white bracket rated for both indoor and outdoor use
- Compact 7.5 x 7.0 x 5.0 in design weighs 1.19 lbs
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Speco Technologies

SKU: WMT3

Speco Technologies WMT3 Wall Mount for O4BXLP1M

Fixed wall mount bracket for Speco O4BXLP1M indoor cameras
- Direct wall attachment installation without additional adapters needed
- White housing designed for standard office, retail, and facility environments
- Secure fixed mounting for stable indoor surveillance camera placement
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Speco Technologies

SKU: ZIPWL86T2

Speco Technologies ZIPWL86T2 8 Channel Wall Mount Zip Kit with 6

8-channel wall-mount kit with 6 turret cameras and 2TB storage
- Six turret cameras pre-paired and factory-tested for plug-and-play setup
- 2TB onboard storage handles 8-channel recording without external drives
- Wall-mount bracket and all cables included for quick indoor installation
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Altronix

SKU: TROVE1

Altronix TROVE1 Modular Access Enclosure

Modular UL Listed enclosure for access control and power distribution
- Customizable modular design integrates security components to fit your layout
- UL Listed construction meets code requirements for access control installations
- Compact form factor fits space-constrained deployments and equipment staging
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Altronix

SKU: TROVE1AG1R

Altronix TROVE1AG1R Rack Enclosure With ALTX/AMAG Power

Rack enclosure with 24VDC power and battery backup for access control
- Field-configurable ALTX/AMAG modules support access control and surveillance
- 24VDC output with integrated battery backup for uninterrupted power delivery
- Rack-mounted design centralizes power distribution for multi-device installations
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Altronix

SKU: TROVE1AL1R

Altronix TROVE1AL1R Trove Rack w/Altronix Bacplane

19-inch rack enclosure with integrated backplane for access control power
- Integrated Altronix backplane eliminates external wiring between modules
- Supports multiple power and distribution modules for multi-door deployments
- Compact rack-mount design fits standard 19-inch server racks and cabinets
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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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Speco Technologies VGABNC VGA to Video Connector

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Speco Technologies VID2412CONV 24VAC to 12VDC Power Converter

Speco Technologies VL562T 2MP HD-TVI Ceiling Camera

Speco Technologies VM10LCD 10.4" LCD Color Monitor

Speco Technologies WB86T Wall Baffle 70V Transformer Dial

Speco Technologies WMID8 Wall Mount for Ultra Intensifier Housing

Speco Technologies WMSD12X Wall Mount for HTSD12XH

Speco Technologies WMT1 Wall Mount Bracket

Speco Technologies WMT1G Wall Mount Bracket for Speco Blue Large

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Speco Technologies WMT3 Wall Mount for O4BXLP1M

Speco Technologies ZIPWL86T2 8 Channel Wall Mount Zip Kit with 6

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Altronix TROVE1AG1R Rack Enclosure With ALTX/AMAG Power

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