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SKU: STI-13230CY

STI Universal Stopper® with Horn & Relay, Surface Mount, Custom Label

Surface-mount horn & relay control for STI intercom systems
- 24VDC integrated horn and relay for audible alerts and automation
- Surface mount design fits secure entry points and access corridors
- Custom label support for facility-specific identification and wayfinding
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SKU: STI-13400NB

STI Universal Stopper® without Horn Housing, Enclosed Back Box, Sea...

Compact 24VDC intercom for STI access control systems
- Enclosed back box design fits recessed or wall-mounted installations
- 24VDC operation integrates into standard security infrastructure
- IP54-rated for use at entry points and facility access checkpoints
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STI

SKU: STI-13000NC-FR

STI Universal Stopper® without Horn Housing, Flush, Clear - French

Flush-mount TCP/IP intercom stopper, 24VDC, clear housing
- TCP/IP network integration for access control and two-way communication
- Flush mount design fits discrete installations with low-profile dome form
- 24VDC powered with IP56 rating for standard security infrastructure
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STI

SKU: STI-13200NY

STI Universal Stopper® without Horn Housing, Surface Mount, No Label

Surface-mount intercom for 24VDC access control without horn housing
- 24VDC operation integrates into standard security and intercom networks
- Compatible with external speakers and amplified audio systems
- IP54-rated surface mount design for access control applications
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STI

SKU: STI-13210CG

STI Universal Stopper® without Horn, Surface Mount, Custom Label

Surface-mount intercom for access control, 24VDC, custom label ready
- 24VDC operation integrates with standard door entry and access systems
- Surface mount design installs on frames and walls without structural work
- Custom label support for facility branding and user instruction placement
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STI

SKU: STI-1250CR

STI Weather Stopper® without Horn Flush Mount, Custom Label

Flush mount 9VDC strike with weather sealing for exterior doors
- IP54 weather sealed design for exposed or semi-outdoor mounting
- 9VDC operation integrates with standard access control systems
- Custom label option for facility-specific identification and branding
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STI

SKU: STI-3150CR

STI Weather Stopper® without Horn with Spacer, Custom Label

9VDC electromagnetic strike for weather-protected door access control
- IP54-rated housing withstands outdoor moisture and environmental exposure
- Spacer assembly fits standard door frame mounting without modifications
- Custom label option for integration with branded access control systems
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STI

SKU: STI-3150-ES

STI Weather Stopper® sin Sirena con Espaciador, Español

Weather-resistant spacer for outdoor TCP/IP access control, Spanish interface
- 9VDC operation with TCP/IP networking for integrated door control systems
- IP54 rating handles outdoor installation in exposed weather conditions
- Spanish language support included for multilingual facility deployments
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STI

SKU: STI-6560S

STI Widebody Keypad Protector with Key Lock - Smoke color

Smoke widebody keypad protector with integrated key lock for access control
- Widebody profile fits larger keypad installations while maintaining reader access
- Integrated key lock secures reader assembly against unauthorized tampering
- Wall-mounted design works with standard STI reader form factors
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STI

SKU: STI-34609

STI Wireless Doorbell Button Alert with Single Channel Slave Receiver

Wireless doorbell button with single-channel receiver for access control
- Wireless transmission eliminates hardwired run constraints at entry points
- Hybrid wired/wireless design works in retrofit and new construction setups
- Single-channel receiver supports point-to-point alerting for access integration
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STI

SKU: STI-6402WIR

STI Wireless Exit Stopper® Multifunction Door Alarm for Double Door

Double-door wireless alarm with hardwired + wireless connectivity, 9 VDC
- Multifunction alarm with audible siren and visual flashing beacon for dual alert
- Hybrid hardwired and wireless operation for retrofit or new system integration
- Compact 5.375" × 5.375" × 2" frame mount with 9V battery power included
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STI

SKU: STI-34759

STI Wireless Outdoor Motion Detector Alert with Single Channel Slav...

Wireless outdoor motion detector with wired power and remote alerts
- Single channel slave unit integrates into larger security systems
- Wired power supply with wireless alert transmission to master unit
- Rated for outdoor environments in residential and commercial perimeter applications
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STI

SKU: STI-V34760

STI Wireless Outdoor Motion Detector Alert with Voice Receiver

Wireless outdoor PIR motion detector with voice alerts for perimeter security
- Passive infrared detection with wireless transmission to voice receiver units
- 12VDC powered outdoor installation supports up to 34,752 user assignments
- Real-time audio alerts for security personnel monitoring facility perimeters
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STI

SKU: STI-6200WIR9

STI Wireless Theft Stopper® with Single Channel Slave Receiver

Wireless slave receiver for multi-door STI lock control systems
- Single-channel wireless operation at 9VDC for door locks and strikes
- Integrates with STI Wireless Theft Stopper® master control units
- Wall-mounted design for streamlined access control installations
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STI

SKU: KIT-71102A-Y

STI Yellow Back Box & Spacer Kit for Stopper® Station Button Type 0

Yellow back box & spacer for STI Stopper® Type 0 button wall mount
- Mounts to wall with proper depth alignment for Type 0 button installations
- Operates on 9VDC wired power with RS-232 serial communication protocol
- Yellow powder-coat steel construction provides structural support for stations
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STI

SKU: KIT-M10271-YZA

STI Yellow Unnotched Replacement Shell for Stopper® Station series ...

Yellow replacement shell for Stopper Station HID access control
- Unnotched strike design integrates directly into standard door frames
- 9VDC operation with HID credential compatibility for existing systems
- Drop-in replacement housing for worn or damaged Stopper Station units
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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 Universal Stopper® with Horn & Relay, Surface Mount, Custom Label

STI Universal Stopper® without Horn Housing, Enclosed Back Box, Sea...

STI Universal Stopper® without Horn Housing, Flush, Clear - French

STI Universal Stopper® without Horn Housing, Surface Mount, No Label

STI Universal Stopper® without Horn, Surface Mount, Custom Label

STI Weather Stopper® without Horn Flush Mount, Custom Label

STI Weather Stopper® without Horn with Spacer, Custom Label

STI Weather Stopper® sin Sirena con Espaciador, Español

STI Widebody Keypad Protector with Key Lock - Smoke color

STI Wireless Doorbell Button Alert with Single Channel Slave Receiver

STI Wireless Exit Stopper® Multifunction Door Alarm for Double Door

STI Wireless Outdoor Motion Detector Alert with Single Channel Slav...

STI Wireless Outdoor Motion Detector Alert with Voice Receiver

STI Wireless Theft Stopper® with Single Channel Slave Receiver

STI Yellow Back Box & Spacer Kit for Stopper® Station Button Type 0

STI Yellow Unnotched Replacement Shell for Stopper® Station series ...

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