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SKU: UPTIRN108A00

Pelco UPTIRN108A00 850nm IR 10-Degree Illuminator

850nm IR 10-degree narrow beam for extended covert nighttime range
- 10-degree concentrated beam angle maximizes detection distance in darkness
- 850nm infrared wavelength produces no visible glow at surveillance distances
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated security deployments
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SKU: UPTIRN109A00

Pelco UPTIRN109A00 940nm Covert IR Illuminator

940nm covert IR illuminator for Pelco ULISSE pan-tilt systems
- 10-degree beam angle concentrates IR for extended long-distance tracking
- 940nm wavelength invisible to human eye for covert surveillance ops
- Dual power input: 24 Vac or 12/24 Vdc with NDAA Section 889 compliance
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SKU: UPTIRN10WA00

Pelco UPTIRN10WA00 White-Light IR Illuminator 10°

Narrow 10° white-light IR for extended-range color at distance
- 850 nm white-light LED with 10° beam angle for concentrated illumination
- Natural color rendering at extended distances for perimeter security
- Compatible with Pelco ULISSE EVO PTZ cameras; requires UPTIRPS power supply
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SKU: UPTIRN308A00

Pelco UPTIRN308A00 850nm IR Illuminator 30-Degree

850nm IR illuminator with 30° beam for Pelco ULISSE EVO PTZ
- 850nm wavelength delivers covert near-infrared for nighttime surveillance
- 30° beam angle concentrates light for moderate-range perimeter coverage
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated installations
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SKU: UPTIRN309A00

Pelco UPTIRN309A00 940nm Covert IR Illuminator

940nm covert IR illuminator for ULISSE pan-tilt tracking
- 940nm wavelength invisible to human eye for covert surveillance
- 30-degree beam angle synchronizes with ULISSE preset positioning
- Dual power: 24 Vac or 12/24 Vdc; NDAA Section 889 compliant
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SKU: UPTIRN30WA00

Pelco UPTIRN30WA00 White-Light LED Illuminator

White-light LED illuminator with 30° beam for ULISSE EVO PTZ
- Natural-color nighttime video at 850 nm with 30° focused beam angle
- Visible white-light deters intruders while enabling color subject identification
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and secure installations
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SKU: UPTIRN608A00

Pelco UPTIRN608A00 850nm IR Illuminator 60-Degree

850nm covert IR illuminator with 60° beam for ULISSE EVO PTZ
- 850nm wavelength produces invisible near-infrared with minimal red glow
- 60° beam angle covers wide surveillance areas in low-light conditions
- Requires UPTIRNBKT bracket and UPTIRPS/UPTIRPS230N power supply
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SKU: UPTIRN60WA00

Pelco UPTIRN60WA00 ULISSE EVO White-Light Illuminator

White-light LED illuminator for ULISSE EVO PTZ with 60° beam
- Full-color nighttime vision at 850 nm with 60° coverage area
- Mounts directly to ULISSE EVO PTZ camera system without adapters
- Visible light operation serves as deterrent; assess covert needs first
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Pelco

SKU: UPTIRNBKT

Pelco UPTIRNBKT IR Illuminator Mounting Bracket

Adjustable bracket for UPTIRN IR illuminators, pole/wall/parapet mount
- Adjustable aim mechanism aligns IR beam with camera field of view
- IP66 rated for outdoor use on pole, wall bracket, or parapet surfaces
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and enterprise deployments
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SKU: UPTIRPS120UL

Pelco UPTIRPS120UL 120Vac IR Illuminator PSU

120Vac regulated PSU for Pelco ULISSE EVO 850nm IR illuminators
- 120Vac input with UL listing for North American installations
- 850nm infrared wavelength matched to ULISSE EVO specifications
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated deployments
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SKU: UPTIRPS230N

Pelco UPTIRPS230N 230Vac Waterproof IR PSU

230Vac waterproof IR power supply for outdoor ULISSE EVO mounts
- 850 nm infrared wavelength with weatherproof metal enclosure
- Compatible with UEI8AA, UEI8AAP, UEIWAA, UEIWAAP illuminators
- Adjacent outdoor installation eliminates long AC cable routing
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Pelco

SKU: UPTJBUL

Pelco UPTJBUL ULISSE EVO UL Weatherproof Junction Box

UL-listed weatherproof junction box for ULISSE EVO PTZ cameras
- Sealed cable termination enclosure protects connections from moisture and debris
- Bracket-integrated mount with purpose-built threads for ULISSE EVO systems
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated facility deployments
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Pelco

SKU: UPTRIN309A00

Pelco UPTRIN309A00 940nm Covert IR Illuminator

940nm covert IR illuminator for ULISSE pan-tilt systems
- 940nm wavelength invisible to naked eye with 30° beam angle
- Synchronized tracking with pan-tilt camera movement, no visible output
- Multi-voltage input (24 Vac, 12/24 Vdc) and NDAA Section 889 compliant
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Pelco

SKU: UPTWBA

Pelco UPTWBA Wall Bracket Internal Cable ULISSE EVO

Wall bracket for ULISSE EVO PTZ cameras with internal cable routing
- Internal cable channel protects wiring from weather and UV damage
- Surface wall-mount design for building facades and perimeter walls
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government security deployments
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SKU: UPTWBQ2B_FLIR

Pelco UPTWBQ2B_FLIR ULISSE EVO Wall Bracket

Wall bracket for Pelco ULISSE EVO PTZ cameras, FLIR color-matched
- Handles PTZ dynamic loads with same capacity as standard UPTWBA model
- FLIR color finish integrates with thermal imaging systems in hybrid setups
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated deployments
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SKU: UPTWBTAB

Pelco UPTWBTAB Parapet Bracket Internal Cable

Parapet bracket for ULISSE EVO PTZ cameras with internal cable routing
- Integrated internal cable channel hides wiring for clean professional installations
- Designed for flat-roof parapet walls to position camera above roofline
- 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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