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Pelco

SKU: NXM36K2000

Pelco NXM36K2000 NX 360mm Stainless Camera Housing

360mm stainless housing with integral sun shield and heater
- Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in coastal and harsh environments
- Integral sun shield eliminates glare; integrated heater prevents lens fogging
- Accepts 12 Vdc or 24 Vac power for flexible surveillance infrastructure
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SKU: NXM36K2700

Pelco NXM36K2700 NX Stainless Housing Hi-PoE

Stainless housing for Hi-PoE cameras up to 90W in corrosive environments
- Hi-PoE support up to 90W (IEEE 802.3bt) eliminates separate power supplies
- Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in coastal and harsh industrial sites
- Integral sun shield reduces glare for clearer Pelco NX Series camera footage
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SKU: NXPTZSFP

Pelco NXPTZSFP NX PTZ Series 2 SFP Fiber Adapter

SFP fiber adapter for NXPTZ Series 2 PTZ cameras, 100m+ reach
- Stainless steel construction with SFP fiber optic connectivity
- Extends network distance beyond 100 m copper Ethernet limits
- EMI immunity and lightning isolation for harsh environments
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Pelco

SKU: NXPTZTW

Pelco NXPTZTW NX PTZ Ceiling/Parapet Mount Bracket

Ceiling/parapet mount bracket for Pelco NX Series PTZ cameras
- Heavy-duty construction supports overhead pan/tilt/zoom with unrestricted movement
- Compatible with NXFWBT extension bracket for parapet projection installations
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and secure facility deployments
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Pelco

SKU: NXPTZWB

Pelco NXPTZWB Stainless Steel PTZ Wall Bracket

Stainless steel wall bracket for Pelco NXPTZ series PTZ housings
- Heavy-duty corrosion-resistant construction rated for coastal and washdown environments
- Direct wall mount engineered for dynamic pan-tilt loads with secure geometry
- NDAA Section 889 compliant; use stainless steel fasteners for full corrosion resistance
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Pelco

SKU: NXW0K1000

Pelco NXW0K1000 NX Liquid-Cooled Stainless Housing

Liquid-cooled stainless housing for thermal cameras in extreme heat
- Closed-loop liquid cooling maintains operation in refineries and power plants
- Open-aperture design integrates thermal imaging and laser systems directly
- Stainless steel construction with IP66/IP67 rating for harsh industrial sites
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Pelco

SKU: NXW0K1025

Pelco NXW0K1025 NX Liquid-Cooled Housing IR-Proof

Stainless steel liquid-cooled housing with IR-proof glass for extreme-heat industrial monitoring
- Active liquid cooling loop maintains optimal camera temperature in radiant-heat environments
- IR-proof glass eliminates thermal imaging artifacts from external infrared radiation
- IP66/IP67 stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and durability
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SKU: NXWBS1

Pelco NXWBS1 NX Series Stainless Steel Wall Bracket

Stainless steel wall bracket for Pelco NX Series housings in marine environments
- Surface-mount design compatible with NX Series stainless steel camera housings
- IP66 / NEMA 4X rated stainless steel construction resists marine and coastal corrosion
- Load-rated bracket engineered for secure positioning of housing, camera, and lens assembly
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Pelco

SKU: OBJA

Pelco OBJA Ball Joint Aiming Adjuster

Multi-axis ball joint for Pelco housings with live video aim lock
- Adjust camera aim across multiple axes at housing-to-bracket interface
- Clamp lock mechanism secures position after live streaming alignment
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated installations
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Pelco

SKU: OCTEX1/2-3/4P

Pelco OCTEX1/2-3/4P Conduit Gland Reduction NPT

3/4 to 1/2 NPT reduction for ATEX/IECEx hazardous area cable glands
- Reduces 3/4 NPT conduit entry to 1/2 NPT for mismatched thread sizes
- ATEX/IECEx certified metal fitting for classified hazardous location compliance
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for federal procurement in industrial environments
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Pelco

SKU: OCTEX1/2C

Pelco OCTEX1/2C ATEX IECEx Conduit Gland

1/2 NPT conduit gland with ATEX/IECEx certification for hazardous areas
- ATEX and IECEx certified to maintain explosion-proof ratings at cable entry
- 1/2 NPT thread entry for standard hazardous location conduit connections
- Integrates with Pelco camera systems in classified industrial environments
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Pelco

SKU: OCTEX3/4C

Pelco OCTEX3/4C 3/4 NPT ATEX IECEx Cable Gland

3/4 NPT cable gland for ATEX/IECEx hazardous location enclosures
- ATEX and IECEx certified for Class I/II/III hazardous areas
- 3/4 NPT thread entry accommodates larger-diameter cables
- Engineered metal construction maintains enclosure integrity
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Pelco

SKU: OCTEXA1/2C

Pelco OCTEXA1/2C Armored ATEX Cable Gland

1/2 NPT armored cable gland with ATEX certification for hazardous locations
- Dual-grip design secures both armor layer and jacket for proper strain relief
- ATEX/IECEx/EAC certified for explosion-proof enclosures in classified areas
- Mechanical protection engineered specifically for armored cable installations
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Pelco

SKU: OCTEXB1/2P

Pelco OCTEXB1/2P Barrier Gland ATEX IECEx

1/2-inch NPT barrier gland for Zone 1/2 hazardous area camera cable entry
- ATEX and IECEx dual certified for European and international compliance
- Isolates cable conductors to prevent ignition energy into classified zones
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated sector deployments
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Pelco

SKU: OCTEXB3/4P

Pelco OCTEXB3/4P ATEX Barrier Cable Gland

ATEX barrier cable gland for 3/4-inch NPT hazardous area installations
- ATEX and IECEx certified for explosive atmosphere camera deployments
- 3/4-inch NPT accommodates heavier-gauge and multi-conductor cables
- Metal construction with environmental sealing for conduit-to-enclosure transitions
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Pelco

SKU: OCTEXBA1/2P

Pelco OCTEXBA1/2P 1/2in NPT Armored Barrier Gland

1/2in NPT armored barrier gland for hazardous-area cable entry
- ATEX and IECEx certified for petrochemical and explosive atmospheres
- Mechanical armor protection with integrated electrical isolation barrier
- 1/2-inch NPT thread fits standard enclosure ports in hazardous locations
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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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