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Pelco

SKU: LD-SP8-SMK50

Pelco LD-SP8-SMK50 Smoked Dome Bubble for SPDE8

50% smoked dome bubble for SPDE8 PTZ—conceals aim without light loss
- 50% tint obscures lens orientation while maintaining 50% light transmission
- Polycarbonate construction fits Pelco SPDE8-series cameras directly
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated deployments
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SKU: LD7AF-1

Pelco LD7AF-1 Spectra 7 4K Clear Dome Bubble

Clear acrylic dome replacement for Spectra 7 4K indoor pendant
- Clear acrylic construction maintains visible and infrared light transmission
- White pendant trim matches Spectra 7 4K indoor installations
- Direct replacement for scratched, crazed, or damaged dome bubbles
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Pelco

SKU: LD7F-0

Pelco LD7F-0 Spectra 7 Smoked Lower Dome Bubble

Smoked dome bubble for Spectra 7 PTZ—conceals lens direction
- Fits Spectra 7 indoor PTZ cameras with white trim rings; drop-in install
- Smoked polycarbonate obscures camera movement from floor-level view
- NDAA Section 889 compliant; test light transmission in your environment
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Pelco

SKU: M1.8-3

Pelco M1.8-3 Ultra-Wide Varifocal CS-Mount Lens

1.8–3mm varifocal CS-mount lens for ultra-wide elevator and ATM coverage
- F2.0 aperture with 0.10 lux low-light performance for dimly lit spaces
- 1.8–3mm focal length range captures wall-to-wall view in compact rooms
- CS-mount compatibility integrates with standard box camera platforms
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Pelco

SKU: M2.7-13

Pelco M2.7-13 Varifocal MP IR Lens CS-Mount

2.7–13mm varifocal CS-mount lens with IR correction for day/night
- 4.8:1 zoom range and F2.0 aperture for flexible framing in low light
- 850 nm IR optimization with focus shift correction for seamless day/night
- CS-mount design compatible with 2–3 MP sensors in surveillance setups
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Pelco

SKU: M8-80

Pelco M8-80 C/CS-Mount 8-80mm Varifocal Lens

Manual 8–80mm varifocal lens with 10× zoom for C/CS-mount cameras
- 10× zoom range (8–80mm) covers wide overview to telephoto in one lens
- Manual focus set at installation; C/CS-mount compatible with Pelco Sarix Pro 3
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated installations
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Pelco

SKU: M9-40P

Pelco M9-40P Varifocal P-Iris Lens 9-40mm CS-Mount

9–40mm varifocal CS-mount lens with P-iris for dynamic surveillance
- 9–40mm zoom range covers wide to telephoto scenes without swapping lenses
- P-iris control maintains sharp focus and exposure across changing light conditions
- 1/2.5″ format with F1.5 aperture for low-light perimeter and parking lot monitoring
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Pelco

SKU: MBXMP

Pelco MBXMP MBX Junction Box Adapter Plate

Pole and corner mount adapter for Pelco MBX junction boxes
- Connects MBX systems to pole or corner mounts beyond flat walls
- Professional-grade metal construction rated for commercial deployments
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated projects
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Pelco

SKU: MF00-9480-111A

Pelco MF00-9480-111A G-Gasket Set ESTX Housing

OEM replacement gasket set for Pelco ESTX camera housings
- Compression-molded elastomer seals lid-to-body interface against moisture
- Replace when housing opened for service or visible degradation observed
- Compatible with Pelco ESTX housings in outdoor surveillance deployments
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Pelco

SKU: MHX1CS000A

Pelco MHX1CS000A Stainless Camera Housing 230Vac

Stainless steel outdoor housing for PTZ cameras, 230Vac international mains
- IP66-rated stainless steel with silver finish resists corrosion in coastal environments
- Integrated sunshield reduces glare and thermal stress on mounted cameras
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for U.S. government surveillance projects
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SKU: MHX1CW000A

Pelco MHX1CW000A Stainless Housing White Wiper

Stainless steel housing with integrated wiper for coastal surveillance
- Wiper + sunshield system maintains optical clarity in rain and high sun
- 230Vac powered stainless steel construction resists marine corrosion
- IP66-rated with Ex d Zone 1/2 certification for hazardous areas
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Pelco

SKU: MHX2CS000A

Pelco MHX2CS000A Stainless Camera Housing 24Vac

Stainless steel housing for Pelco PTZ cameras in coastal & corrosive environments
- Stainless steel construction with integrated sunshield resists corrosion & solar heat
- 24 Vac low-voltage power input integrates with Pelco PTZ surveillance systems
- IP66-rated outdoor protection for wall, pole, corner, and rack mounting applications
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SKU: MHX2CW000A

Pelco MHX2CW000A Stainless Camera Housing 24Vac Wiper

Stainless steel outdoor housing with integrated wiper and sunshield
- 24 Vac powered wiper removes rain and debris for continuous optical clarity
- Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in coastal and industrial environments
- IP66-rated housing with integrated sunshield reduces glare and thermal stress
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Pelco

SKU: MHX3CS000A

Pelco MHX3CS000A Stainless Camera Housing 120Vac

Stainless steel outdoor housing for Pelco PTZ cameras, 120Vac
- IP66-rated stainless steel construction withstands corrosive environments
- Integrated sunshield reduces solar heat on mounted Pelco PTZ systems
- 120Vac powered, wall/pole/corner mountable, NDAA Section 889 compliant
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SKU: MHX3CW000A

Pelco MHX3CW000A Stainless Housing White Wiper 120V

Stainless steel housing with integrated wiper for outdoor PTZ cameras
- Integrated wiper blade and sunshield maintain optical clarity in rain and snow
- Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in coastal and industrial settings
- 120 Vac powered, IP66 rated, mounts to wall, pole, corner, or rack
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Pelco

SKU: MHXT1C000B

Pelco MHXT1C000B Stainless Housing Heater 230V

Stainless steel housing with integrated heater for 230V cold-climate PTZ cameras
- Integrated heater maintains operation in freezing conditions on 230 Vac power
- Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in outdoor environments
- Built-in sunshield reduces thermal load and glare on Pelco PTZ and thermal cameras
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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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