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Pelco

SKU: PTZ-CPNL-G

Pelco PTZ-CPNL-G In-Ceiling Mounting Panel Gray

Gray in-ceiling trim panel for Pelco PTZ camera systems
- Conceals ceiling cutouts with trim ring for flush, finished appearance
- Structural support and cosmetic trim combined in single component
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and commercial installations
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SKU: PWRCRD-R-US

Pelco PWRCRD-R-US Round US Power Cord

Round US power cord with NEMA 5-15 plug for dense rack installations
- 120 Vac rated with round jacket profile minimizes cable bulk in tight spaces
- NEMA 5-15 plug connects to standard outlets and UPS power distribution systems
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated security deployments
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SKU: RACK1B

Pelco RACK1B 1-Slot Rack Blank Filler Panel

1-RU blank filler panel for Pelco racks—optimizes airflow and thermal management
- Single-slot design maintains front-to-rear ventilation in populated enclosures
- Commercial-grade metal construction fits standard Pelco 1-RU rack systems
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated deployments
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Pelco

SKU: RC-CM-W

Pelco RC-CM-W Corner Mount White Oculus Aeron

90-degree corner mount for dual-wall coverage with single camera
- Positions Pelco Oculus & Aeron cameras at building corners for adjacent wall surveillance
- White finish (RAL 9003) blends with standard building trim and architecture
- RC Series mounting interface for secure, repeatable installation on multiple cameras
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Pelco

SKU: RC-PMA-W

Pelco RC-PMA-W Pole Mount Adapter White

Pole mount adapter for Pelco Oculus and Aeron multi-sensor cameras
- Converts standard camera base to secure pole-mount configuration
- White finish matches Oculus and Aeron camera bodies
- Clamping mechanism supports elevated positioning in open areas
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Pelco

SKU: RC-PMG-W

Pelco RC-PMG-W Swan Neck Gooseneck Mount Arm

White swan neck gooseneck mount for downward-facing Pelco cameras
- Curved arm positions cameras at standoff distance with downward lens angle
- Compatible with Pelco camera systems and housings; white finish (RAL 9003)
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for federal and regulated installations
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Pelco

SKU: RC-WM-W

Pelco RC-WM-W Wall Mount White Oculus Aeron

Low-profile white wall mount for Pelco RC Series dome and bullet cameras
- Surface mount design fits all Pelco RC Series dome and bullet camera models
- White finish (RAL 9003) coordinates with corner and tower mounts for multi-camera deployments
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated installations
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Pelco

SKU: RC4-SPC-W

Pelco RC4-SPC-W Surface Cover Plate White

White surface cover plate for Pelco RC4 series camera mounting
- Snap-fit or screw-on mounting conceals base and back box openings
- Professional white finish rated IP66/NEMA 4X for interior and exterior
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated deployments
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Pelco

SKU: SIMF122ER-9017

Pelco SIMF122ER-9017 IMF122 Spare Camera RAL 9017

12MP replacement camera, RAL 9017 jet black, IMF122-1ERS compatible
- 12MP outdoor fisheye unit pre-finished in jet black RAL 9017
- Direct drop-in spare for IMF122-1ERS installations, no field painting
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated deployments
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Pelco

SKU: SLSPCIL-1001

Pelco SLSPCIL-1001 In-Ceiling Mount Sarix Pro 4

Recessed ceiling mount for Sarix Pro 4 domes with flush profile
- In-ceiling recessed design sits flush with ceiling plane for minimal visual profile
- OEM-engineered specifically for Sarix Pro 4 dome geometry and retention hardware
- Integrated plenum cable routing keeps power and network cabling out of sight
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Pelco

SKU: SM-BB7PCAS-3398

Pelco SM-BB7PCAS-3398 Spectra 7 Swivel Arm Assembly

OEM swivel arm replacement for Pelco Spectra 7 PTZ cameras
- RAL 9003 signal white finish maintains color match on installed units
- Compatible with pendant and wall-mount configurations for flexible deployment
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for federal government surveillance systems
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Pelco

SKU: SM-EM20HD-3967

Pelco SM-EM20HD-3967 Heavy-Duty Extension Arm

Heavy-duty extension arm for Pelco EM20 wall mounts with increased load capacity
- Supports greater cantilevered loads than standard EM20 arm for demanding installations
- Extends standoff distance to increase camera positioning flexibility and field of view
- Professional-grade construction rated for commercial, industrial, and NDAA-compliant deployments
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Pelco

SKU: SM-FJB-AW-3991

Pelco SM-FJB-AW-3991 Surface Mount Junction Box White

Surface mount junction box for Pelco SMR pendant assemblies
- Integrated cable entry and termination for Pelco SMR risers
- White finish (Pantone 427C) designed for indoor installations
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for regulated surveillance deployments
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Pelco

SKU: SM-IWPBBES-3235

Pelco SM-IWPBBES-3235 Surface Mount Riser

Surface mount riser for IBP3BBAP-ES bullet camera with IWP wall mount
- Precision mechanical interface ensures proper alignment and secure camera retention
- IP66 rated for outdoor surveillance deployments in harsh environmental conditions
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated installations
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Pelco

SKU: SM-PRO4SL-4679

Pelco SM-PRO4SL-4679 Pendant Beauty Sleeve for Sarix Pro 4

Architectural pendant sleeve for Sarix Pro 4 cameras in finished interiors
- OEM-designed cylindrical shroud hides pendant pipe and cable entries seamlessly
- Conceals junction boxes and hardware without obstructing camera optics or aim
- Finished architectural form blends into corporate, retail, and hospitality ceilings
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Pelco

SKU: SM-WMVEPSW-4200

Pelco SM-WMVEPSW-4200 WMVE-SR Adapter Plate White

White adapter plate for Pelco WMVE-SR wall mount systems
- Surface mount riser (SMR) with engineered bolt pattern alignment
- Secure mechanical interface between mount structure and camera body
- 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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