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SKU: SS2229EM-EN

STI SS2229EM-EN Stopper Station Push Button with Shield

30VDC push button with shield for magnetic lock access control
- 30VDC operation matches standard magnetic lock strike systems
- NEMA Type 23 enclosure shields against dust, rain, and light spray
- Compact 6.36" × 3.22" fits standard doors; flush or surface mount
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SKU: SS2309PO-EN

STI SS2309PO-EN Stopper Station Push Button Turn-to-Reset

Push-button stopper station with magnetic lock, 30VDC, turn-to-reset
- Magnetic lock strike holds door with 30VDC activation via push button
- NEMA Type 23 rated; mounts 1.25 in. deep without anchors for flush install
- Turn-to-reset manual operation integrates into access control systems
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SKU: SS2429LD-EN

STI SS2429LD-EN Stopper Station Push Button with Shield

Push button station with shield for 30VDC magnetic lock control
- NEMA Type 23 rated enclosure resists rain, dust, and corrosion
- Integrated shield guards button from accidental activation and tampering
- Compact 6.36" W × 3.22" H design fits standard wall or door mounting
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SKU: KIT-102720-G

STI Stackable Green 10mm Spacer Stopper® Station Push Button series

Stackable 10mm green push button with 9VDC TCP/IP networked strike
- TCP/IP network connectivity integrates with centralized access control systems
- 9VDC operation compatible with STI stackable push button station frameworks
- Modular design stacks for multi-button configurations in door access panels
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SKU: KIT-102720-Y

STI Stackable Yellow 10mm Spacer Stopper® Station Push Button series

Yellow 10mm stackable push button with RS-232 control for door entry
- Modular stackable design builds multi-button arrays without extra hardware
- 9VDC wired operation with RS-232 serial for legacy system integration
- Wall-mount yellow spacer stopper element for visual identification in arrays
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SKU: STI-9604-SS

STI Steel Web Stopper®, for Mini Smoke Detectors, Flush Mount - Sta...

Patented steel cage protects mini smoke detectors from severe vandalism
- Flush-mount design integrates with standard ceiling installations seamlessly
- Steel construction withstands severe-abuse environments and tampering attempts
- Allows full detector servicing without removing the protective cage
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SKU: STI-9605-SS

STI Steel Web Stopper®, for Mini Smoke Detectors, Surface Mount - S...

Steel Web Stopper for mini smoke detectors in high-abuse environments
- Patented tamper-resistant design protects against deliberate damage and tampering
- Steel construction with surface mount for walls, ceilings, and rack installations
- Compatible with mini smoke detectors in institutional and commercial settings
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SKU: STI-9609-SS

STI Steel Web Stopper®, High Profile, Flush Mount, Stainless Steel

Stainless steel smoke detector guard for high-abuse environments
- Patented abuse-resistant design in stainless steel construction
- High-profile flush mount fits ceiling and wall installations
- Indoor rated for institutional and commercial facilities
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SKU: STI-101075

STI STI-101075 Expandable Wire Guard Damage Stopper

Expandable wire guard protects door strike and lock wiring from damage
- Expandable design fits varying wire bundle diameters in standard installations
- Prevents wire pinching, cutting, and abrasion during setup and operation
- Compatible with residential and commercial door control system deployments
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SKU: STI-1102

STI STI-1102 Replacement Sounder Unit for Stopper II

Replacement sounder unit for Stopper II door strikes with 9VDC operation
- 9VDC audible alarm and feedback signaling for Stopper II systems
- Wall-mount replacement component engineered for Stopper II integration
- Maintenance unit for existing access control installations
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SKU: STI-1210A

STI STI-1210A Horn/Strobe Damage Stopper with 4" Enclosed Back Box

Horn/strobe alarm with impact guard for outdoor access control
- 24VDC powered horn and strobe in single unit for credential readers
- Damage Stopper® guard protects against physical impact and vandalism
- NEMA 4X rated 4" enclosed back box for harsh outdoor environments
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SKU: STI-1210D

STI STI-1210D Horn/Strobe Protective Enclosure with Conduit Knockouts

NEMA 4X protective cage for horn/strobe devices in high-traffic areas
- Open-back box design allows rear-access wiring and device swaps without cage removal
- NEMA 4X stainless construction resists corrosion, salt spray, and washdown environments
- 24VDC operation integrates directly into standard fire and life safety alarm circuits
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SKU: STI-1221E

STI STI-1221E Strobe Damage Stopper & Flush Mount Open Back Box

Flush-mount strobe housing with damage protection for alarm devices
- Open back box design simplifies conduit entry and wiring termination
- Protective housing construction shields strobe components from physical damage
- 6.5" W × 3.0" H × 3.5" D flush-mount footprint for wall installation
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SKU: STI-1250

STI STI-1250 Flush Mount Electric Strike with Fire Label

Fire-labeled flush mount strike, 9VDC, silent operation for access control
- Fits standard door frame cavities with no surface housing required
- 9VDC low-voltage operation simplifies control system integration
- Fire-labeled certification meets life-safety compliance on rated doors
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SKU: STI-13000NC

STI STI-13000NC Universal Stopper Audio Intercom Flush Mount

Flush-mount audio intercom with low-profile dome, 24VDC two-way talk
- Two-way audio communication lets you screen visitors before entry
- Low-profile flush dome design minimizes visual impact in lobbies
- 24VDC operation integrates with standard access control infrastructure
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SKU: STI-13010CR

STI STI-13010CR Universal Stopper without Horn Flush Mount

Flush-mount universal stopper for 24VDC STI intercom systems
- 24VDC hardwired operation integrates into door access control infrastructure
- Flush-mount design fits standard doorway frames without surface protrusion
- Functions without integrated horn; pairs with separate audio signaling systems
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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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STI SS2229EM-EN Stopper Station Push Button with Shield

STI SS2309PO-EN Stopper Station Push Button Turn-to-Reset

STI SS2429LD-EN Stopper Station Push Button with Shield

STI Stackable Green 10mm Spacer Stopper® Station Push Button series

STI Stackable Yellow 10mm Spacer Stopper® Station Push Button series

STI Steel Web Stopper®, for Mini Smoke Detectors, Flush Mount - Sta...

STI Steel Web Stopper®, for Mini Smoke Detectors, Surface Mount - S...

STI Steel Web Stopper®, High Profile, Flush Mount, Stainless Steel

STI STI-101075 Expandable Wire Guard Damage Stopper

STI STI-1102 Replacement Sounder Unit for Stopper II

STI STI-1210A Horn/Strobe Damage Stopper with 4" Enclosed Back Box

STI STI-1210D Horn/Strobe Protective Enclosure with Conduit Knockouts

STI STI-1221E Strobe Damage Stopper & Flush Mount Open Back Box

STI STI-1250 Flush Mount Electric Strike with Fire Label

STI STI-13000NC Universal Stopper Audio Intercom Flush Mount

STI STI-13010CR Universal Stopper without Horn Flush Mount

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