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Pelco

SKU: HPV42K1A000

Pelco HPV42K1A000 VERSO 420mm Housing Heater

420mm outdoor housing with integrated heater for cold-climate surveillance
- Dual voltage input (120/230 Vac) eliminates regional power supply conflicts
- Built-in heater prevents condensation and camera failure in freezing conditions
- IP66/IP67 rated solid-sided construction with IK10 impact resistance
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SKU: HPV42K1A160

Pelco HPV42K1A160 VERSO POLAR 420mm Housing

420mm extreme cold housing with integrated heater for −30°C+ climates
- 420mm interior length fits longer camera and lens assemblies
- Integrated heater, sun shield, and thermal insulation for arctic conditions
- 120/230 Vac dual voltage; IP66/IP67 and IK10 rated for outdoor use
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Pelco

SKU: HPV42K2A000

Pelco HPV42K2A000 VERSO 420mm Housing Heater

420mm outdoor housing with automatic heater for cold-climate cameras
- Dual-voltage input (12 Vdc or 24 Vac) activates heater automatically
- IP66/IP67 rated solid construction prevents condensation and thermal shutdown
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government surveillance installations
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Pelco

SKU: HPV42K2A016

Pelco HPV42K2A016 VERSO 420mm Housing Heater Blower

420mm VERSO housing with integrated heater, blower, sun shield for extreme temps
- 24 Vac powered thermal management—heater for winter, blower for humidity control
- 420mm length fits larger camera and lens assemblies with IP66/IP67 rating
- Integrated sun shield reduces thermal stress and lens fogging in harsh outdoor climates
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Pelco

SKU: HPV42K2A017

Pelco HPV42K2A017 VERSO 420mm Housing Heater Blower

420mm outdoor housing with integrated heater, blower, and sun shield
- 12 Vdc power input for battery and solar-powered remote installations
- IP66/IP67 rated with IK10 impact resistance for harsh environments
- Thermal management system protects cameras across extreme temperature ranges
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Pelco

SKU: HPV42K2A160

Pelco HPV42K2A160 VERSO POLAR 420mm Camera Housing

Extreme cold housing with integrated heater for below −30°C deployment
- 420mm length accommodates longer camera and lens assemblies
- Integrated sun shield and heater maintain operating temperature in arctic climates
- IP66/IP67 rated; accepts 12 Vdc or 24 Vac power input
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Pelco

SKU: HPV42K2A700

Pelco HPV42K2A700 VERSO Integrated PoE Housing

Outdoor PoE housing with integrated power module for VERSO cameras
- Single Ethernet cable connection eliminates external power supplies
- IP66/IP67 rated construction with IK10 impact resistance for outdoor use
- Integrated PoE+ (802.3at) input powers housed cameras directly
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Pelco

SKU: HPV42K2A716

Pelco HPV42K2A716 VERSO PoE Camera Housing

PoE camera housing with integrated blower for outdoor condensation control
- Single-cable PoE+ deployment eliminates separate AC wiring to the enclosure
- Internal blower manages moisture and heat in humid or thermally variable climates
- IP66/IP67-rated VERSO enclosure with IK10 impact resistance for harsh environments
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Pelco

SKU: HTG37K1A000

Pelco HTG37K1A000 Camera Housing 365mm Heater

365mm outdoor housing with dual-voltage heater for box cameras
- Internal heating element supports 120/230 Vac for climate control
- Integrated sun shield with thermal management reduces glare and heat
- IP66/IP67 rated for direct sun, rain, and temperature extremes
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Pelco

SKU: HTG37K2A000

Pelco HTG37K2A000 Camera Housing 365mm Heater

365mm outdoor housing with integrated heater for low-voltage camera installations
- 12 Vdc or 24 Vac dual-voltage power input eliminates AC mains wiring needs
- Internal heater maintains performance in cold climates and prevents condensation
- Sun shield reduces thermal load and glare for extended optics lifespan
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Pelco

SKU: HTV32K2A190_SWI

Pelco HTV32K2A190_SWI VERSO Housing Germanium Glass

Thermal imaging housing with germanium glass and integrated power management
- Germanium optic window optimized for far-infrared thermal camera transmission
- IP66 rated with dual power input: 12–28 Vdc or 24 Vac for outdoor deployment
- Integrated Intelligent Power Module manages heater, blower, and camera electronics
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Pelco

SKU: IBD3-FP

Pelco IBD3-FP Front Panel Kit White

Replacement front panel for Pelco IBD3 corner cameras in white
- Direct replacement panel for IBD3 models extends camera lifespan
- Pantone 427C white finish matches IBD3 design specifications
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for detention and behavioral health facilities
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Pelco

SKU: IBD3-FPSS

Pelco IBD3-FPSS Front Panel Kit Stainless Steel

Stainless steel replacement front panel for Pelco IBD3 corner camera
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction for high-security facilities
- Direct replacement for standard IBD3 front panel, installs without modification
- Resists tampering and chemical exposure in detention and behavioral health settings
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Pelco

SKU: IBV-A4S

Pelco IBV-A4S 4S Adapter Plate for Sarix Value Bullet

Precision adapter plate for Sarix Value varifocal lens integration
- Maintains optical alignment across entire zoom range for sharp focus
- OEM-engineered interface for IBV Series varifocal lenses on bullet cameras
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated installations
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Pelco

SKU: IFBV-JB

Pelco IFBV-JB Junction Box for IFV IBV Cameras

Weatherproof junction box for IFV and IBV camera series
- Structured cable termination protects Ethernet and PoE connections
- Mounts before camera attachment to reduce installer strain
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government deployments
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Pelco

SKU: IJTFV-PA

Pelco IJTFV-PA Pendant Adapter for Sarix Value Cameras

Surface-mount to pendant converter for Pelco Sarix Value cameras
- Converts IJV, ITV, IFV dome and turret cameras to pendant pipe mount
- Supports conduit drop arm installations in high-ceiling environments
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated 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 HPV42K1A000 VERSO 420mm Housing Heater

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Pelco HPV42K2A000 VERSO 420mm Housing Heater

Pelco HPV42K2A016 VERSO 420mm Housing Heater Blower

Pelco HPV42K2A017 VERSO 420mm Housing Heater Blower

Pelco HPV42K2A160 VERSO POLAR 420mm Camera Housing

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Pelco HTG37K1A000 Camera Housing 365mm Heater

Pelco HTG37K2A000 Camera Housing 365mm Heater

Pelco HTV32K2A190_SWI VERSO Housing Germanium Glass

Pelco IBD3-FP Front Panel Kit White

Pelco IBD3-FPSS Front Panel Kit Stainless Steel

Pelco IBV-A4S 4S Adapter Plate for Sarix Value Bullet

Pelco IFBV-JB Junction Box for IFV IBV Cameras

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