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Pelco

SKU: MPXCW

Pelco MPXCW MPX Series Corner Mount Adapter

Corner mount adapter for MPX Series housings at wall/ceiling junctions
- IP66, NEMA 4X rated for outdoor and harsh indoor environments
- Standard MPX housing interface integrates with existing Pelco camera systems
- Purpose-built for corner junction positioning to optimize field of view coverage
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SKU: MPXWBA

Pelco MPXWBA MPX Series Wall Mount Bracket

Direct-wall bracket for Pelco MPX housings with integrated cable routing
- IP66-rated steel construction handles concrete, masonry, and steel surfaces
- Built-in cable management routes power and data through bracket arm
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and critical infrastructure use
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Pelco

SKU: MPXWBTA

Pelco MPXWBTA Parapet/Ceiling Mount Bracket

Parapet and ceiling mount bracket for Pelco MPX Series cameras
- IP66-rated bracket withstands outdoor rain and dust exposure
- Direct MPX Series compatibility—no adapters or mounting modifications needed
- PoE+ connectivity support for power and data over single cable run
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Pelco

SKU: MRCA

Pelco MRCA 1.5 NPT Ceiling Flange Pendant Mount

1.5" NPT ceiling flange pendant mount, IP66 rated for Pelco systems
- 1.5" NPT thread size fits standard commercial conduit without adapters
- IP66 rating handles direct rain spray and dust in covered outdoor areas
- Flush ceiling mount integrates with Pelco PTZ and camera housing systems
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Pelco

SKU: MSI-FE-CPNL

Pelco MSI-FE-CPNL Ceiling Panel for Fisheye Cameras

Drop-ceiling panel for Pelco fisheye cameras with IP66 outdoor rating
- Reinforced structural panel mounts in standard ceiling grid without modification
- IP66-rated construction handles outdoor and wet indoor environments safely
- Single 360-degree fisheye coverage point reduces camera count across large spaces
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Pelco

SKU: NPTA-1001

Pelco NPTA-1001 1.5in NPT Female-to-Female Adapter

1.5" NPT female-to-female adapter for Pelco pendant mount systems
- Connects two male-threaded pendant components in conduit installations
- Compatible with Pelco PTZ and housing pendant configurations
- White housing designed for professional surveillance deployments
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Pelco

SKU: NTM36K2000

Pelco NTM36K2000 NT Stainless Thermal Camera Housing

Stainless thermal housing with germanium window and shield heater
- Germanium long-wave IR window maintains clarity in frost and condensation
- Stainless steel body resists corrosive coastal and chemical environments
- Dual power input: 12 Vdc or 24 Vac for flexible infrastructure integration
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Pelco

SKU: NTW0K2000

Pelco NTW0K2000 NX Liquid-Cooled Thermal Housing

Stainless steel thermal housing with active liquid cooling for extreme heat
- Zinc Selenide window optimized for mid-infrared wavelength transmission
- Active liquid circulation maintains stable internal temps in high-temperature zones
- IP66/IP67 rated stainless steel construction for industrial durability
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Pelco

SKU: NTW0K3000

Pelco NTW0K3000 NX Liquid-Cooled Camera Housing

Liquid-cooled stainless housing with Zinc Sapphire optics for extreme heat
- Active liquid circulation system maintains camera operation in furnace/kiln environments
- Zinc Sapphire glass window resists chemical vapors and abrasive particulates
- Stainless steel construction withstands corrosion in industrial processing facilities
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Pelco

SKU: NXCOL

Pelco NXCOL NX Series Pole Mount Adapter

Pole mount adapter converts NX Series wall brackets for round pole deployment
- Works with NXWBS1, NXWBPT, NXWBL wall brackets for flexible installation
- Stainless steel construction rated for outdoor perimeter and parking lot use
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated environments
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Pelco

SKU: NXCTPG13SS

Pelco NXCTPG13SS PG13.5 Stainless Steel Cable Glands

PG13.5 stainless steel cable glands for NX Series IP68 housings
- Stainless steel construction resists salt spray and marine corrosion
- IP68-rated seal compatibility maintains environmental protection at cable entry
- 2-pack PG13.5 thread design fits Pelco NX Series camera housings
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Pelco

SKU: NXCW

Pelco NXCW Corner Mount Adapter NX Series

90-degree corner mount adapter for NX Series camera positioning
- Fits three NX bracket sizes (NXWBS1, NXWBPTH1, NXWBL) with single SKU
- IP66-rated professional construction for outdoor perimeter installations
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated environments
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Pelco

SKU: NXFIGRU2

Pelco NXFIGRU2 NX Series Compressed Air Filtering Group

Inline air filter removes oil and water for NX Series housings
- Replaceable filter elements prevent optical contamination in dusty or humid environments
- Installs inline between air source and NX Series housing with air barrier option
- Extends window cleaning intervals and reduces maintenance scheduling frequency
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Pelco

SKU: NXFWBT

Pelco NXFWBT NX Series Parapet Extension Bracket

Parapet extension bracket for Pelco NX Series PTZ cameras
- Extends cameras beyond parapet edges for full downward tilt coverage
- Eliminates sight-line obstructions on parapet-mounted installations
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government deployments
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Pelco

SKU: NXM36K1000

Pelco NXM36K1000 NX Series Stainless Camera Housing

360mm stainless housing with heater for outdoor surveillance
- 360mm stainless steel construction resists corrosion in coastal and washdown environments
- Integral sun shield and internal heater for year-round outdoor operation
- Dual voltage 120/230 Vac AC power with NDAA Section 889 compliance
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Pelco

SKU: NXM36K1050

Pelco NXM36K1050 NX Stainless Dual Heater Housing

Stainless dual-heater housing for NX cameras in extreme cold below −30°C
- Dual internal heaters with 120/230 Vac dual power input for arctic deployments
- Stainless steel 360 mm body resists corrosion in coastal and washdown environments
- Pelco NX Series compatible with integral sun shield and pole/rack mount options
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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 MPXCW MPX Series Corner Mount Adapter

Pelco MPXWBA MPX Series Wall Mount Bracket

Pelco MPXWBTA Parapet/Ceiling Mount Bracket

Pelco MRCA 1.5 NPT Ceiling Flange Pendant Mount

Pelco MSI-FE-CPNL Ceiling Panel for Fisheye Cameras

Pelco NPTA-1001 1.5in NPT Female-to-Female Adapter

Pelco NTM36K2000 NT Stainless Thermal Camera Housing

Pelco NTW0K2000 NX Liquid-Cooled Thermal Housing

Pelco NTW0K3000 NX Liquid-Cooled Camera Housing

Pelco NXCOL NX Series Pole Mount Adapter

Pelco NXCTPG13SS PG13.5 Stainless Steel Cable Glands

Pelco NXCW Corner Mount Adapter NX Series

Pelco NXFIGRU2 NX Series Compressed Air Filtering Group

Pelco NXFWBT NX Series Parapet Extension Bracket

Pelco NXM36K1000 NX Series Stainless Camera Housing

Pelco NXM36K1050 NX Stainless Dual Heater Housing

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