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Environmental protection and weather resistance
Mounting stability and load support
Power and voltage compatibility
Cable management and termination quality
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SKU: AT-SWH-002

Vivotek AT-SWH-002 Door Detection Switch

Cabinet door monitoring switch with 300mm cable for Vivotek enclosures
- Real-time door open/close detection integrated via direct I/O port connection
- Operates across -40°C to 85°C with EN 61058 and UL 61058 safety approvals
- Compact 41 x 10 x 30mm switch with 300mm cable and mounting hardware included
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SKU: AT-WPC-001

Vivotek AT-WPC-001 M16 Cable Gland Pack of 6

M16 cable glands for 4-7mm cables, pack of 6, watertight sealing
- Watertight and dustproof sealing protects outdoor surveillance connections
- Tool-free assembly with nylon construction fits standard network cables
- Six units per pack support multiple installations or future replacements
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SKU: AT-WPC-002

Vivotek AT-WPC-002 M16 Cable Gland for Corrugated Tubing

M16 cable gland for 5/16" tubing with weather-resistant nylon
- Tool-free screw-tight installation with M16 thread connection
- Weather-resistant nylon construction for outdoor surveillance setups
- Pack of 6 units at 41mm length × 25mm diameter for compact routing
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Vivotek

SKU: BLACK PANEL

Vivotek BLACK PANEL Replacement Surface for CC8130HS

Black replacement panel for CC8130(HS) series—quick swap, zero reconfiguration
- Drop-in replacement with no camera reconfiguration or performance loss
- Professional black finish for color-matched multi-camera deployments
- Tool-free quick-replacement design for rapid field installation
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Vivotek

SKU: CA80I8-2040

Vivotek CA80I8-2040 80W Infrared Illuminator

80W IR illuminator with 170–280m range and remote beam control
- 80-watt output reaches 280 meters at 20° narrow beam or 170m wide
- Remote-controllable 20–40° beam angle adjustment without site visits
- IP68/IK10 rated construction for indoor/outdoor use, –40°C to +50°C
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Vivotek

SKU: CM48I8-180

Vivotek CM48I8-180 IR Illuminator 850nm

850nm IR illuminator with 40m range and 180° variable beam
- 40-meter effective range at 850nm for low-light surveillance
- 180-degree variable angle beam with tool-free field adjustment
- IP68 and IK10 rated for submersion and impact resistance
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SKU: CM48I8-2040

Vivotek CM48I8-2040 IR Illuminator 850nm

850nm IR illuminator with 250m range and adjustable 20–40° beam
- 250-meter coverage with continuous variable angle targeting for precision
- IP68-rated and IK10 impact-resistant for outdoor and hostile environments
- Dual power input (12-24V DC or 24V AC) fits existing surveillance setups
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SKU: CM48I8-4080

Vivotek CM48I8-4080 Continuous Variable IR Illuminator

850nm IR illuminator, 60–90m range, adjustable 40–80° beam
- Continuous variable angle technology eliminates need for multiple fixtures
- 850nm wavelength reaches 60–90 meters in complete darkness
- IP68 and IK10 rated for outdoor vandalism and moisture resistance
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Vivotek

SKU: CM80I8-1040

Vivotek CM80I8-1040 80W Infrared Illuminator

80W IR illuminator, 140–350m range, adjustable beam for perimeter surveillance
- 80-watt output with 10–40 degree adjustable beam angle for customized coverage
- Constant Voltage Architecture maintains uniform IR intensity across 140–350 meter range
- IP68 rated, wall or rack mount, compatible with Vivotek and third-party cameras
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SKU: CM80I8-2040

Vivotek CM80I8-2040 80W Infrared Illuminator

80W infrared illuminator with 170–280m range for covert night surveillance
- 80-watt IR output with adjustable 20–40° beam angle for variable coverage zones
- Zero visible light emission for undetected operation in perimeter security deployments
- IP68-rated outdoor construction and CVA sync with Vivotek cameras for reliable low-light imaging
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Vivotek

SKU: CM80I8-4080

Vivotek CM80I8-4080 80W IR Illuminator

80W IR illuminator with 80–120m range for Vivotek night vision
- 80-watt output reaches 80–120 meters; adjustable 40–80° beam angle
- IP68-rated, IK10 impact resistant; operates -40°C to +50°C
- CVA-enabled for video analytics integration with Vivotek systems
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Vivotek

SKU: CM80I8-90120

Vivotek CM80I8-90120 80W IR Illuminator

80W IR illuminator with 60–70m range and variable 90–120° beam
- 80W output covers medium to large outdoor areas in total darkness
- Variable beam angle 90–120° adjusts to corridors, perimeters, or parking lots
- Air-cooled thermal management for continuous 24/7 operation; IP68/IK10 rated
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Vivotek

SKU: CMA-A01

Vivotek CMA-A01 IR Alignment Kit

Laser-based IR alignment tool for CaMate series illuminators
- Laser calibration system optimizes IR beam geometry and positioning
- Streamlines professional installation and field commissioning workflows
- Special order only—non-cancelable and non-returnable terms apply
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Vivotek

SKU: CMA-B01

Vivotek CMA-B01 IR Illuminator Mounting Bracket

L-shaped bracket for Vivotek CaMate IR illuminators with wall/pole mount
- Adjustable angle positioning aligns IR light with camera field of view
- Wall and pole mounting support fits diverse surveillance installation scenarios
- Durable mechanical construction for stable long-term outdoor/indoor performance
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SKU: CMA-B03

Vivotek CMA-B03 IR Illuminator Mounting Bracket

U-type bracket for Vivotek CaMate IR illuminators in night surveillance
- Secures CaMate series IR illuminators with U-type design for flexible positioning
- Built to OEM specifications; IP68-rated for outdoor and low-light installations
- Wall and rack mount compatibility for professional security system integration
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SKU: CMA-B04

Vivotek CMA-B04 Wall Mount Kit for CaMate IR

Wall mount kit for Vivotek CaMate IR illuminators with adjustable positioning
- Adjustable angular positioning optimizes IR coverage in low-light surveillance
- Rated IP68 and IK10 for reliable indoor and outdoor wall installation
- Compatible with Vivotek CaMate series IR illuminators using 940nm invisible light
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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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Vivotek AT-SWH-002 Door Detection Switch

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Vivotek CM80I8-90120 80W IR Illuminator

Vivotek CMA-A01 IR Alignment Kit

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