IP Camera Accessories | Mounts, Enclosures, Lenses, IR & Power

Deployment Considerations

Environmental protection and weather resistance
Mounting stability and load support
Power and voltage compatibility
Cable management and termination quality
Compliance with local safety standards

Sub categories

Showing Results for Accessories

Compare

Out of stock
Axis

SKU: 02824-001

Axis XFQ1656 2-Pin Power Connector - 02824-001

OEM 2-pin power connector for AXIS XFQ1656 camera systems
- Direct replacement connector with 7.62mm pin pitch for XFQ1656
- 2-pin configuration ensures reliable power delivery to network cameras
- Essential spare part for field technicians and system integrators
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$20.99

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Axis

SKU: 02825-001

Axis XFQ1656 6-Pin I/O Connector - 02825-001

6-pin I/O connector for Axis XFQ1656 encoder systems
- 3.81mm pitch spacing with 6-pin configuration for video and power
- OEM replacement part compatible with Axis XFQ1656 encoder installations
- Industrial-grade design supports video, power, and control signal transmission
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$20.99

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Axis

SKU: 02800-001

Axis XFQ1656 Replacement Washer Nozzle Stainless Steel - 02800-001

316L stainless steel replacement nozzle for AXIS XFQ1656 lens cleaning
- 316L stainless steel resists salt spray and coastal moisture for outdoor durability
- Direct replacement assembly maintains consistent spray pattern for streak-free lens cleaning
- IP67-rated design handles high-humidity and salt-air surveillance environments
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$64.99

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Axis

SKU: 02803-001

Axis XFQ1656 Silicon Wiper Blade 5-Pack - 02803-001

Silicon wiper blades for AXIS XFQ1656 outdoor cameras—pack of 5
- Silicon construction removes moisture and dust from lens in outdoor conditions
- Compatible with AXIS XFQ1656 camera housing for direct replacement
- Five blades per pack reduce maintenance intervals on surveillance deployments
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$53.99

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Axis

SKU: 02387-001

Axis XPQ1785 Stainless Steel Weather Shield - 02387-001

316L stainless steel weather shield for XPQ1785 in coastal environments
- 316L stainless steel construction resists salt-air and chemical corrosion
- IP66/NEMA 4X and IK10 rated for harsh outdoor deployments
- Maintains optical clarity and sensor access on XPQ1785 housing
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$213.99

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Add to Cart The item has been added
Axis

SKU: 02325-001

Axis XPQ1785 Wall Mount Bracket - 02325-001

Dedicated wall mount for XPQ1785 with 360° adjustment and IP65 rating
- 360° rotation and tilt adjustment for precise camera positioning without remounting
- IP65-rated corrosion-resistant construction handles outdoor environments year-round
- Complete fastener and mounting template kit included for same-day installation
In stock · Ships same business day

$1,183.99

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Bosch

SKU: D8129

Bosch D8129 Octo-Relay Module

8-relay module for Bosch security panels with DIN rail mounting
- Eight Form C dry-contact relays for signal switching and auxiliary control
- Compatible with B3512, B4512, B5512, B6512, B8512G, B9512G control panels
- UL listed, wired connectivity, standard relay contact ratings for integration
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$165.00 $114.99 Save $50.01

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Bosch

SKU: MBV-BLIT-DIP

Bosch MBV-BLIT-DIP BVMS Lite Base License for DIVAR IP

32-channel expansion license for DIVAR IP 5000 BVMS Lite systems
- Adds 32 concurrent recording and live-view channels to existing deployments
- Plug-and-play software activation integrates with DIVAR IP all-in-one 5000
- Modular licensing scales with facility growth without hardware replacement
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$318.99

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Code Blue

SKU: 40011

Code Blue 40011 S-1000 LED Combo Strobe for PAS WM-180

PoE LED strobe for PAS WM-180 systems in outdoor wet environments
- IP56-rated for outdoor and wet-environment deployment without separate power
- PoE 802.3af powered—no additional electrical infrastructure required
- Visual alarm indication integrated with PAS WM-180 alert system notifications
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$580.99 $521.99 Save $59.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Code Blue

SKU: 40021

Code Blue 40021 Power Supply Assembly

Rack-mounted PoE 802.3af distribution for security systems
- IP68-rated assembly handles moisture-heavy or sealed environments
- Centralized PoE power management for multiple networked devices
- Rack mount form factor organizes infrastructure in server rooms
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$275.99 $249.99 Save $26.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Code Blue

SKU: 40104

Code Blue 40104 Multi-Tap Power Supply Assembly

Rack-mount PoE supply with IP68 sealing for outdoor 120V/240V multi-tap
- IP68 sealed design operates in wet, dusty, or harsh outdoor conditions
- 120V/240V multi-tap input adapts to varying site power configurations
- PoE 802.3af delivery at rack level for networked security devices
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$747.99 $677.99 Save $70.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Code Blue

SKU: 40115

Code Blue 40115 CB-5 Series LED Beacon Strobe

PoE LED beacon strobe with IP56 rating for security integration
- PoE (802.3af) powered—no separate power lines needed
- IP56 dust and water resistance for outdoor deployment
- Wall or pendant mounting compatible with surveillance systems
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$678.99 $614.99 Save $64.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Code Blue

SKU: 40117

Code Blue 40117 S-1000 LED Combo Strobe Light Retro

PoE-powered LED strobe light with IP56 weather protection for outdoor alerts
- IP56-rated design withstands dust and water in continuous outdoor deployments
- PoE (802.3af) power eliminates dedicated electrical runs for simpler installation
- Integrates directly with PoE switches and IP-based security system infrastructure
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$738.99 $668.99 Save $70.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Code Blue

SKU: 40159

Code Blue 40159 S-1000 LED Combo Strobe

PoE-powered LED strobe with visual alert for IP security systems
- IP56 rated for outdoor and harsh indoor environments
- Wall and ceiling mount compatible with standard PoE (802.3af) power
- 2MP resolution integrates with IP-based security platforms
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$570.99 $516.99 Save $54.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Code Blue

SKU: 40192

Code Blue 40192 S-2000 Strobe Kit with Bracket

IP56 strobe kit with PoE power for security and emergency alerts
- PoE (802.3af) powered—no separate power lines needed for installation
- IP56 rated for outdoor and indoor dust and water resistance
- Wall and ceiling bracket included for flexible mounting options
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$511.99 $459.99 Save $52.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Code Blue

SKU: 40196

Code Blue 40196 LED Faceplate Light Kit

IP68 LED faceplate light with PoE power and built-in mic
- PoE (802.3af) powered—no separate wiring needed for indoor/outdoor use
- IP68 rated for dust and water resistance in demanding environments
- Built-in microphone support for two-way audio on Code Blue systems
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$206.99

Add to Cart
The item has been added

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.

Accessories

Deployment Considerations

Sub categories

Showing Results for Accessories

Axis XFQ1656 2-Pin Power Connector - 02824-001

Axis XFQ1656 6-Pin I/O Connector - 02825-001

Axis XFQ1656 Replacement Washer Nozzle Stainless Steel - 02800-001

Axis XFQ1656 Silicon Wiper Blade 5-Pack - 02803-001

Axis XPQ1785 Stainless Steel Weather Shield - 02387-001

Axis XPQ1785 Wall Mount Bracket - 02325-001

Bosch D8129 Octo-Relay Module

Bosch MBV-BLIT-DIP BVMS Lite Base License for DIVAR IP

Code Blue 40011 S-1000 LED Combo Strobe for PAS WM-180

Code Blue 40021 Power Supply Assembly

Code Blue 40104 Multi-Tap Power Supply Assembly

Code Blue 40115 CB-5 Series LED Beacon Strobe

Code Blue 40117 S-1000 LED Combo Strobe Light Retro

Code Blue 40159 S-1000 LED Combo Strobe

Code Blue 40192 S-2000 Strobe Kit with Bracket

Code Blue 40196 LED Faceplate Light Kit

Browse by Product Family

What to Look For When Buying

Technology Stack

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Top Brands for Outdoor Deployments

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Categories

Engineering Reading