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SKU: OEXPLUG1/2P

Pelco OEXPLUG1/2P Half-NPT ATEX Conduit Plug

1/2 NPT ATEX conduit plug for Pelco ExSite explosion-proof housings
- ATEX/IECEx certified for hazardous area compliance in Groups IIB and IIC
- Rated –100°C to +400°C for cryogenic and high-heat process environments
- Seals unused conduit entries to maintain explosion-proof enclosure integrity
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SKU: OEXPLUG3/4P

Pelco OEXPLUG3/4P 3/4 NPT ATEX Conduit Plug

3/4 NPT ATEX conduit plug for explosion-proof ExSite housings
- ATEX/IECEx certified to maintain hazardous-area integrity on sealed entries
- Rated –100°C to +400°C for extreme industrial and cryogenic environments
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for regulated government and defense procurement
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SKU: OHEGBB

Pelco OHEGBB IP55 Weatherproof Junction Box

IP55 weatherproof junction box for outdoor Pelco camera installations
- IP55 sealed housing protects cable terminations from dust and water jets
- Compatible with Pelco camera housing systems for integrated deployments
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated projects
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SKU: OHEGBPS1B

Pelco OHEGBPS1B OHEG Housing Power Supply

Universal 100–240V power supply for Pelco OHEG outdoor housings
- 100–240 Vac input eliminates need for voltage converters in mixed installations
- Weatherproof outdoor-rated enclosure mounts directly at housing location
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated deployments
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SKU: OHEGBPS2B

Pelco OHEGBPS2B 230Vac Housing Power Supply

230Vac regulated power supply for Pelco OHEG outdoor housings
- 230 Vac input to 24 Vac output for heating, blower, and camera accessories
- Weatherproof enclosure rated for direct outdoor installation at housing location
- Eliminates need for remote electrical runs on 230 Vac infrastructure sites
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SKU: OHEH02B

Pelco OHEH02B Housing Heater 120-230Vac Dual Voltage

Dual-voltage housing heater for cold-climate condensation prevention
- 120/230 Vac auto-sensing operation—no selector switch needed
- Maintains optimal temperature in Pelco camera housings year-round
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for regulated surveillance deployments
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SKU: OHEH06B

Pelco OHEH06B Housing Heater 120-230Vac

Internal heater for OHE housings, 120–230 Vac mains input
- Prevents condensation and cold-weather damage in freezing climates
- Direct mains voltage (120–230 Vac) eliminates need for transformers
- Compatible with OHE-series Pelco camera housings, NDAA compliant
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SKU: OHEH26

Pelco OHEH26 Camera Housing Heater 120-230Vac

Mains-voltage housing heater for cold-climate camera protection
- 120–230 Vac direct input eliminates need for remote transformers
- Prevents condensation and component failure in freezing environments
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government surveillance deployments
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SKU: OHEH27

Pelco OHEH27 Camera Housing Heater 12Vdc 24Vac

Internal housing heater for cold-climate camera protection, 12Vdc/24Vac
- Prevents condensation and window fogging while maintaining operating temperature
- Dual-voltage input (12 Vdc or 24 Vac) eliminates need for separate transformer
- Mounts inside Pelco camera housings with IP66/IP67 rating for outdoor use
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SKU: OHEP90INJO

Pelco OHEP90INJO Outdoor Hi-PoE 90W Injector

90W Hi-PoE injector for outdoor PTZ and heated camera housings
- 90W IEEE 802.3bt Hi-PoE output from AC mains for extended cable runs
- IP66 weatherproof housing rated for outdoor field mounting
- ONVIF compatible, NDAA Section 889 compliant for regulated deployments
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SKU: OHEPOWINJ

Pelco OHEPOWINJ Hi-PoE Injector for OHE Housing

Hi-PoE injector for Pelco OHE outdoor housings with heating/cooling
- Exceeds standard 30W PoE+ to support cameras with heaters, blowers, IR
- Single Ethernet cable carries both power and data to outdoor housing
- Indoor IT closet mount; NDAA Section 889 compliant for government use
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SKU: OHEPS01B

Pelco OHEPS01B OHE Power Supply 12Vdc

12Vdc power supply for Pelco OHE outdoor housings, 100–240V input
- Universal AC input (100–240 Vac, 50/60 Hz) with no voltage selector needed
- 12Vdc output for Pelco outdoor housing accessories and surveillance deployments
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and enterprise procurement
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SKU: OHEPS02B

Pelco OHEPS02B 230Vac to 24Vac Power Supply

230Vac to 24Vac converter for European outdoor housing accessories
- Regulated 24Vac output powers heaters, blowers, and wiper motors simultaneously
- 20% capacity headroom built in for safe operation without voltage drop
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated installations
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SKU: OHEPS19B

Pelco OHEPS19B 12Vdc Power Supply

12Vdc regulated supply for Pelco OHE camera housings, 100–240V input
- Universal 100–240 Vac input, 50/60 Hz — no selector switch needed
- Stable 12 Vdc output designed for OHE-series housing compatibility
- Compact design rated for dry, ventilated indoor and protected locations
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SKU: OHEPS20

Pelco OHEPS20 Housing Power Supply 230Vac to 24Vac

230Vac to 24Vac converter for Pelco outdoor camera housings
- Powers heater, blower, and wiper motor systems simultaneously
- 20% operational headroom matched to integrated housing accessories
- Indoor/enclosed installation in dry, ventilated location required
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SKU: OHEPS25

Pelco OHEPS25 230Vac to 24Vac Power Supply

230Vac to 24Vac power supply for European outdoor housing accessories
- 400 mA output rated for single heater or wiper motor loads
- Converts European 230 Vac input to regulated 24 Vac output
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for regulated installations
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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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