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SKU: PMAX-0201

Acti PMAX-0201 Outdoor Housing with Heater and Fan

IP66 outdoor housing with integrated heater and fan for 20MP+ cameras
- Maintains optimal temperature in seasonal extremes with built-in heater and fan
- IP66 protection shields 20MP+ resolution systems in harsh outdoor environments
- PoE (802.3af) powered with ONVIF compatibility for Acti and third-party cameras
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SKU: PMAX-0202

Acti PMAX-0202 Outdoor Housing for ACM-5 and TCM-5

IP66 outdoor housing for ACM-5 and TCM-5 rack-mount cameras
- IP66 weatherproof and dust protection for outdoor surveillance
- Rack mount design for structured installation and cable management
- Compatible with ACTi ACM-5 and TCM-5 camera series
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SKU: PMAX-0204

Acti PMAX-0204 Heavy Duty Outdoor Housing with Heater

Heated outdoor housing for 2MP cameras in freezing conditions
- Integrated heater maintains operation in freezing temperatures year-round
- PoE 802.3af power eliminates separate power runs at camera location
- Wall and rack mount options fit mixed installation environments
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SKU: PMAX-0205

Acti PMAX-0205 Heavy Duty Outdoor Housing with Bracket

Heavy duty outdoor housing with PoE bracket for ACTi cameras
- PoE (802.3af) powered—no separate electrical runs required
- Weather-resistant construction rated for outdoor surveillance
- Bracket assembly mounts securely for new and retrofit installations
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SKU: PMAX-0206

Acti PMAX-0206 PoE Heavy Duty Outdoor Housing

Rack-mounted PoE outdoor housing with integrated heat management
- PoE (802.3af) powered—no separate power supply required for outdoor deployments
- Integrated heat management maintains thermal stability in demanding outdoor environments
- Heavy-duty enclosure protects surveillance equipment and network gear from weather exposure
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SKU: PMAX-0302

Acti PMAX-0302 Gooseneck Mount with Bracket

Gooseneck mount with bracket for flexible ACTi camera positioning
- PoE+ powered—no external supply needed with compatible infrastructure
- Flexible angle adjustment for precise camera sightline positioning
- Rated for indoor and outdoor deployment on standard mounting surfaces
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SKU: PMAX-0303

Acti PMAX-0303 Gooseneck Mount without Bracket

Gooseneck mount for Acti 2MP PoE+ cameras with adjustable positioning
- Flexible gooseneck design without bracket for discreet indoor mounting
- PoE+ (802.3at) powered, compatible with Acti 2MP camera systems
- Adjustable positioning geometry for optimized sightlines in surveillance setups
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SKU: PMAX-0305

Acti PMAX-0305 Heavy Duty Wall Mount

Heavy duty wall mount for ACTi fixed cameras with PoE+ power
- Compatible with ACM-7411 and TCM-7 camera models for direct integration
- PoE+ (802.3at) powered—no separate power runs required at mount location
- Rated for indoor and semi-outdoor wall installations in fixed positions
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SKU: PMAX-0311

Acti PMAX-0311 Indoor L-Type Wall Mount

L-type wall bracket for ACTi KCM-8111 2MP indoor surveillance
- Mounts KCM-8111 camera with flexible L-type positioning for corners
- PoE (802.3af) power delivery eliminates separate wiring at mount
- Indoor-rated wall installation for offices, retail, and secure facilities
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SKU: PMAX-0316

Acti PMAX-0316 Wall Mount for D5x D9x E5x E9x Series

Wall mount bracket for Acti compact cameras with PoE power
- Supports D5x, D9x, E5x, E9x, and E9xxM series cameras
- Powered via PoE (802.3af) eliminates separate power wiring
- Integrated cable management for clean indoor wall installations
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SKU: PMAX-0318

Acti PMAX-0318 Wall Mount for A91 A92 Z91 A61 A62

Wall bracket for Acti 2MP cameras with PoE power and fixed mounting
- Supports A91, A92, Z91, A61, A62 camera models with permanent installation
- PoE (802.3af) power eliminates need for separate electrical infrastructure
- Rated for outdoor use; white finish integrates with standard wall deployment
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SKU: PMAX-0322

Acti PMAX-0322 Wall Mount

Wall bracket for ACTi Z950/Z952 cameras with PoE power
- 2MP resolution support with PoE (802.3af) for simplified wiring
- Designed for Z950 and Z952 camera models only
- Indoor and mixed-environment wall mounting
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SKU: PMAX-0323

Acti PMAX-0323 Wall Mount with Built-in Junction Box

Wall mount with built-in junction box for Acti Z-series cameras
- PoE (802.3af) powered—no separate power runs required at installation
- Integrated junction box consolidates cable routing and reduces visible wiring
- Compatible with Acti Z91, Z81, and Z82 indoor surveillance cameras
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SKU: PMAX-0324

Acti PMAX-0324 Wall Mount for A950

Wall mount for ACTi A950 camera with PoE power
- PoE (802.3af) powered—no separate power cable required
- Designed for A950 camera, supports 2MP resolution
- Indoor wall-mounted surveillance with fixed positioning
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SKU: PMAX-0330

Acti PMAX-0330 10-Degree Tilted Wall Mount for Outdoor

Outdoor wall mount with 10° tilt for ACTi hemispheric cameras
- 10-degree tilt angle reduces glare and enables precise lens positioning
- Aluminum construction rated for outdoor wall, eave, and soffit mounting
- Compatible with ACTi hemispheric camera models for perimeter surveillance
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SKU: PMAX-0331

Acti PMAX-0331 Height Strip Mount L-Shape Pinhole Covert

L-shaped pinhole mount for discreet ACTi camera installations
- L-shaped height strip design fits tight spaces for covert placement
- PoE (802.3af) powered—integrates with ACTi pinhole camera systems
- Compact mounting accessory for flexible surveillance positioning
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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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Acti PMAX-0201 Outdoor Housing with Heater and Fan

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Acti PMAX-0206 PoE Heavy Duty Outdoor Housing

Acti PMAX-0302 Gooseneck Mount with Bracket

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Acti PMAX-0311 Indoor L-Type Wall Mount

Acti PMAX-0316 Wall Mount for D5x D9x E5x E9x Series

Acti PMAX-0318 Wall Mount for A91 A92 Z91 A61 A62

Acti PMAX-0322 Wall Mount

Acti PMAX-0323 Wall Mount with Built-in Junction Box

Acti PMAX-0324 Wall Mount for A950

Acti PMAX-0330 10-Degree Tilted Wall Mount for Outdoor

Acti PMAX-0331 Height Strip Mount L-Shape Pinhole Covert

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