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SKU: HEG47K2A000

Pelco HEG47K2A000 450mm Outdoor Camera Housing

450mm outdoor housing with integrated heater and sun shield
- IP66-rated protection handles dust and water in harsh climates
- Accepts 12 Vdc or 24 Vac power for flexible installation options
- Built for larger camera and lens assemblies in surveillance setups
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SKU: HGV52K1A100

Pelco HGV52K1A100 Camera Housing 520mm Fan Heater Wiper

520mm outdoor housing with 3-speed fan, heater, and wiper for extreme climates
- 3-speed fan and integral heater maintain operation across freezing to high-heat environments
- Automated wiper system keeps lens port clear; integrated sun shield reduces thermal stress
- Universal 100–240 Vac input and IP66 rating for global outdoor deployments
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SKU: HGV52K2A200

Pelco HGV52K2A200 520mm Camera Housing Fan Heater

520mm housing with 3-speed fan, heater, and wiper for large cameras
- 24Vac operation—no AC mains wiring required for remote installations
- 3-speed fan + integrated heater maintains operation in extreme temperatures
- Automated wiper system reduces lens maintenance labor in outdoor deployments
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SKU: HOT39D2A085

Pelco HOT39D2A085 PUNTO Housing Heater 12Vdc 24Vac

Internal heater for PUNTO BOV2A housings; dual voltage 12Vdc/24Vac
- Prevents condensation and optical fogging in cold-climate surveillance setups
- Dual voltage input (12 Vdc / 24 Vac) simplifies power supply integration
- Mounts internally to BOV2A PUNTO housing; protects electronics from thermal shutdown
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SKU: HOT39K2A700

Pelco HOT39K2A700 PUNTO Hi-PoE Housing

Outdoor Hi-PoE housing for PUNTO cameras with 30W+ power over single cable
- 802.3bt Hi-PoE or 4-pair proprietary standard exceeds PoE+ limits
- Single Ethernet run powers IR, heaters, and blowers simultaneously
- IP66-rated outdoor construction with wall, ceiling, pole, and rack mounts
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Pelco

SKU: HOV32K1A000

Pelco HOV32K1A000 300mm Outdoor Camera Housing

300mm outdoor housing with IP66 rating and integrated heater for year-round protection
- Accommodates fixed box cameras up to 300mm with integrated sun shield and thermal management
- IP66-rated dust and water sealed design for harsh outdoor surveillance conditions
- Dual voltage AC power (120/230Vac) with NDAA Section 889 compliance for government use
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SKU: HOV32K1A018

Pelco HOV32K1A018 300mm Housing Heater Blower

300mm outdoor housing with heater, blower, and sun shield for year-round protection
- Dual-voltage 120/230 Vac input eliminates need for transformers globally
- Integrated heater and blower manage extreme temperature swings and humidity
- Fits fixed box cameras up to 300mm; NDAA Section 889 compliant
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Pelco

SKU: HOV32K1A100

Pelco HOV32K1A100 VERSO Outdoor Housing Wiper

300mm outdoor housing with motorized wiper and heater for IP66 protection
- Motorized wiper automatically clears condensation and debris from lens window
- Integrated heater maintains optimal operating temperature in cold environments
- Dual-voltage 120/230 Vac input works across international installation sites
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Pelco

SKU: HOV32K2A000

Pelco HOV32K2A000 300mm Outdoor Camera Housing

300mm outdoor housing with integrated heater and sun shield
- IP66-rated weatherproof design for year-round outdoor durability
- Dual power input (12Vdc or 24Vac) fits retrofit installations
- Thermal management system handles temperature extremes automatically
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Pelco

SKU: HOV32K2A016

Pelco HOV32K2A016 300mm Camera Housing Heater Blower

300mm outdoor housing with integrated heater/blower and sun shield
- Heater and blower maintain camera performance in extreme temperatures
- Sun shield reduces thermal stress and protects optics from direct sun
- 24 Vac power input integrates with standard transformer-fed systems
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SKU: HOV32K2A200

Pelco HOV32K2A200 VERSO Outdoor Housing Multi-Voltage

IP66 outdoor housing, multi-voltage input for mixed-power sites
- Accepts 12 Vac, 24 Vac, or 24 Vdc for flexible brownfield deployments
- Integrated sun shield and heater manage temperature without add-ons
- ONVIF-compatible, NDAA Section 889 compliant for regulated installs
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Pelco

SKU: HOV32K2A700

Pelco HOV32K2A700 300mm Housing Integrated PoE IPM

300mm outdoor housing with integrated PoE module for single-cable deployment
- Integrated PoE power module eliminates external supply and reduces installation to one Ethernet cable
- IP66/IP67 rated, IK10 impact resistant design for harsh outdoor environments
- NDAA Section 889 compliant; supports wall, ceiling, pole, and corner mounting
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SKU: HOV32K2A716

Pelco HOV32K2A716 300mm PoE Camera Housing Blower

300mm PoE housing with blower for outdoor thermal & moisture control
- PoE+ (802.3at) Class 3 power with integrated IPM—single-cable operation
- Internal blower prevents condensation buildup in humid or temperature-cycling sites
- IP66/IP67 rated, IK10 impact-resistant, mounts wall/ceiling/pole/corner
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SKU: HOV32K2A720

Pelco HOV32K2A720 VERSO Outdoor Camera Housing PoE

PoE+ outdoor housing with integrated heater for cold-weather deployments
- IP66-rated with built-in thermal management for year-round outdoor operation
- 1.4mm fisheye lens, F2.0 aperture, 0.10 lux night vision with H.265/H.264
- PoE+ powered (Class 3) with integrated IPM—no separate power supply needed
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SKU: HOV32K2A961_HANWHA

Pelco HOV32K2A961 VERSO Housing Bundle Hanwha IR Kit

Complete outdoor housing bundle for Hanwha cameras with 850nm IR
- 30° 850nm IR illuminator extends surveillance into total darkness
- PoE-powered integrated IPM with wall bracket and power supply included
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for regulated government deployments
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SKU: HPV42K0A000

Pelco HPV42K0A000 Sun Shield 420mm VERSO Housing

420mm sun shield for VERSO housings reduces thermal load by 10–15°C
- Cuts peak internal temperature 10–15°C in high-sun environments
- Extends accessory lifespan and reduces heater/blower cycle frequency
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government surveillance 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.

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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Pelco HOT39D2A085 PUNTO Housing Heater 12Vdc 24Vac

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Pelco HOV32K2A000 300mm Outdoor Camera Housing

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Pelco HOV32K2A716 300mm PoE Camera Housing Blower

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