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SKU: UT9179

Comelit UT9179 Surface-Mounted Wall Housing

Surface-mounted 4MP housing for Comelit 9 Ultra intercom systems
- 4MP video resolution with PoE+ power over standard network cable
- Wall-surface mount design for field-installable modular integration
- Compact 332×289×35mm housing fits residential and commercial deployments
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SKU: UT9181

Comelit UT9181 Flush-Mount Rain Shield

Flush-mount rain shield for Comelit Ultra modules in outdoor locations
- Protects single Ultra module from weather exposure in unshielded installations
- PoE+ powered with no separate power runs required to shield assembly
- Outdoor weatherproof rated housing extends equipment lifespan in wet conditions
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SKU: UT9182

Comelit UT9182 Flush-Mount Rain Shield for 2 Ultra Modules

Flush-mount rain shield for two Comelit Ultra modules, PoE+ powered
- Protects two Ultra modules from outdoor weather in wall-mounted setups
- PoE+ (802.3at) powers both modules with single network connection
- Weather-resistant housing fits compact flush-mount installations
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SKU: UT9183

Comelit UT9183 Flush-Mount Rain Shield for 3 Ultra

Flush-mount rain shield for Comelit 3 Ultra outdoor installations
- Deflects rain and moisture to protect outdoor video intercom systems
- Flush-mount design integrates into existing panel installations
- Rated for outdoor environments in residential and commercial deployments
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SKU: UT9183B

Comelit UT9183B Rain Shield Flush-Mount Frame

Flush-mount rain shield for Comelit thermal cameras in outdoor settings
- PoE+ powered—no separate power lines needed for outdoor installations
- Weather-resistant composite construction protects thermal sensors from rain
- Integrates with Comelit thermal camera systems via flush-mount design
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Comelit

SKU: UT9184

Comelit UT9184 Flush-Mount Rain Shield for 4 Ultra Mod

Flush-mount rain shield for Comelit 4 Ultra Mod 4MP cameras
- Weather-sealed design protects against rain and spray in outdoor installations
- PoE+ pass-through maintains power to camera without extra infrastructure
- Flush-mount form factor integrates seamlessly with 4 Ultra Mod systems
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Comelit

SKU: UT9184H

Comelit UT9184H Rain Shield for Flush Housing 2x2 Ultra

Weather shield for Comelit 2x2 Ultra flush housing, PoE+ powered
- Flush-mounted rain protection extends equipment life in outdoor environments
- PoE+ (802.3at) power integration with 4MP resolution for video intercom
- Designed for Comelit 2x2 Ultra compatibility in residential and commercial setups
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Comelit

SKU: UT9191

Comelit UT9191 Rainshield Surface-Mounted Wall Housing

Weatherproof 4MP wall housing with PoE+ for outdoor Comelit systems
- Surface-mounted rainshield design protects equipment in exposed locations
- 4MP resolution with PoE+ (802.3at) power over single network cable
- Compatible with Comelit camera systems and third-party PoE+ devices
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SKU: UT9191B

Comelit UT9191B Rain Shield Thermal Accessory

Weather-resistant rain shield for Comelit 1 ULTRA M thermal cameras
- Surface-mounted composite shield protects lens from rain and moisture
- Wall-mounted installation with no additional power requirements needed
- Maintains thermal camera performance in outdoor environments
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Comelit

SKU: UT9192

Comelit UT9192 Rainshield Surface-Mounted Wall Housing

Surface-mounted 4MP rainshield housing for outdoor intercom entry points
- 4MP camera modules with PoE+ power via single Ethernet cable
- Rain and wind protection without wall cavity cuts or recessed installation
- Direct-mount to exterior walls, pillars, and frames for retrofit deployments
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Comelit

SKU: UT9193

Comelit UT9193 Surface-Mounted Rainshield Wall Housing

Surface-mount rainshield housing for 4MP IP cameras with PoE+ power
- PoE+ (802.3at) powers 4MP cameras via single Ethernet drop—no separate power runs
- Weatherproof enclosure protects optics and connectors from rain and salt spray
- Wall-mount design attaches directly to concrete, brick, or metal with standard fasteners
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SKU: UT9193B

Comelit UT9193B Surface-Mount Rain Shield

Surface-mount rain shield for Comelit 3 ULTRA thermal cameras
- PoE+ powered—no extra wiring needed for outdoor installations
- Maintains thermal image clarity while protecting from rain and weather
- Wall-mount design integrates directly with Comelit 3 ULTRA systems
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SKU: UT9194

Comelit UT9194 Rainshield Surface-Mounted Wall Housing

Weather-sealed 4MP housing for outdoor wall-mount camera deployments
- PoE+ powered with surface-mount design for direct building facade installation
- Rainshield protection rated for outdoor environments and direct weather exposure
- Compatible with Comelit systems and ONVIF-compliant IP cameras
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SKU: UT9194H

Comelit UT9194H Surface-Mount Rain Shield

Surface-mount rain shield for Comelit 4MP Ultra Mo cameras
- Wall-mounted design shields 4MP Ultra Mo cameras from rain and debris
- PoE+ (802.3at) powered—no separate power supply required
- Compact 8.7" × 7.8" profile fits tight spaces on building exteriors
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Comelit

SKU: UT9196

Comelit UT9196 Rainshield Surface-Mounted Wall Housing

Surface-mounted rainshield housing for outdoor 4MP PoE+ cameras
- Supports up to 4MP resolution with PoE+ (802.3at) power delivery
- Weather-sealed enclosure designed for outdoor wall-mounted installations
- Compatible with Comelit and ONVIF-compliant IP cameras
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SKU: UT9198

Comelit UT9198 Rainshield Surface-Mounted Wall Housing

Weatherproof surface-mounted housing for 4MP PoE+ cameras
- 4MP camera support with PoE+ (802.3at) power over single cable
- Weatherproof enclosure rated for outdoor and exposed indoor use
- Wall-mounted design for perimeter monitoring and facility entrances
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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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Comelit UT9191B Rain Shield Thermal Accessory

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