Code Blue CB5P00158 Emergency 2-Sided Signage
The Code Blue CB5P00158 is a dual-sided emergency signage unit designed for wall-mount installation in access control, egress notification, and emergency alerting deployments. Powered via PoE (802.3af) at under 13W draw, it eliminates separate power runs and integrates directly into any IP-based security backbone. The IP68 rating withstands moisture, dust, and washdown environments without functional degradation, making it deployable at building entrances, exits, vestibules, loading docks, and secure corridors where emergency visual signaling must coordinate with access control and video management systems.
Key Features
- PoE (802.3af) Power: Standard PoE injection — works with any 802.3af switch, injector, or midspan. No dedicated power infrastructure required.
- IP68 Rating: IP68 rated — sealed against dust and water immersion to 1 meter depth. Suitable for wet environments (restrooms, showers, outdoor pendant mounts) without enclosure upgrades.
- Dual-Sided Display: 2-sided signage visible from both directions. Reduces installation count on corridors and vestibules where bidirectional egress must be indicated.
- Wall-Mount & Pendant Options: Ships with wall-mount bracket; outdoor pendant and bracket configurations available for roof-line or entrance canopy deployment.
- GPIO/Relay Integration: Triggers via access control and VMS auxiliary output protocols. Synchronizes emergency alerts with door unlock sequences and system-wide notifications.
- Wired IP Connectivity: RJ45 Ethernet (CAT5e or better) for system integration — no wireless drift, no RF interference concerns in dense security deployments.
- 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty: Factory-new units with standard warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Installation flexibility is built in: wall-mount at eye level inside buildings, or pendant-mount at roof level for outdoor entrance canopies. PoE sourcing from a nearby access control panel, security switch, or dedicated PoE injector means zero additional electrical labor. The IP68 seal eliminates the need for weatherproof conduit or secondary enclosures when mounted outdoors — a significant savings on material and labor on retrofit projects.
Compatibility spans industry-standard access control platforms (Salto, Openpath, Gallagher, Honeywell), VMS systems supporting GPIO relay commands (Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon), and standalone emergency notification controllers. Confirm your platform's auxiliary output protocol before integration — most access control systems support either hardwired relay closure or networked GPIO triggering. The CB5P00158 accepts both, via internal relay contacts and IP-based command input from networked panels.
Total cost of ownership is favorable on mid-to-large deployments. Each unit eliminates one 120V branch circuit, one breaker position, and conduit runs — on a 10-unit installation across a multi-building campus, that's easily $2,000–$4,000 in electrical labor and materials saved. Maintenance is minimal: PoE power is passive (no UPS or battery management), and the sealed IP68 enclosure requires only occasional visual inspection. If a unit fails in year 2–5, field replacement takes 15 minutes (power + Ethernet swap) and can be done during business hours without site downtime.
The CB5P00158 is the go-to choice for integrators speccing emergency egress signaling into access control upgrades, especially where site electrical is constrained or retrofit labor costs are a concern. Its dual-sided form factor and outdoor-rated seal make it equally at home in a vestibule as on an exterior entrance canopy. For buyers evaluating emergency lighting and signage as part of a holistic access control and security refresh, this unit compresses capex and installation timeline. See the Code Blue catalog for complementary emergency and wayfinding signage solutions.
Marty AllisonPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
We've installed the Code Blue CB5P00158 across a range of campuses — from K-12 districts to mixed-use office complexes — and consistently see it as the smarter choice versus traditional 120V emergency exit signage. The operational advantage is straightforward: PoE power means no additional electrical panel work, no code inspections on new circuits, and no UPS batteries to maintain. On a 15-unit retrofit in a downtown office building, the customer saved three weeks of electrical coordination and roughly $8,000 in material and labor. IP68 sealing is genuine; we've deployed units in a data-center loading dock that gets hosed down daily, and after 18 months of washdowns, zero degradation. The dual-sided display is a deployment multiplier — one unit covers a corridor exit; two 120V units would have been required. Most importantly, GPIO integration with their existing Salto access control system was trivial: the integrator's panel already supported relay outputs, and wiring the trigger into the CB5P00158's terminal block took 10 minutes. No additional networking, no new VLANs, no cloud dependency.
Technical Highlights:
- PoE (802.3af) at <13W: Standard power envelope means you can daisy-chain multiple signage units and a wireless AP or two on a single 802.3af port without exceeding budget. Simplifies PoE infrastructure planning on smaller sites where you're not already oversubscribed.
- IP68 Immersion Rating: Not just splash-proof — IP68 means 1 meter submersion for 30 minutes. Overkill for most indoor use, but transformative for outdoor pendant mounts at building canopies, loading docks, and parking structure entrances where dust and wet weather are constant.
- Dual-Sided Form Factor: Covers bidirectional egress with one unit. Reduces BOM count and mounting footprint compared to single-sided alternatives. On a 40-exit campus, that's 20 fewer wall penetrations, 20 fewer PoE drops.
- Wired IP + Relay Hybrid Trigger: Can be triggered via hardwired relay closure from an access control panel (no networking overhead) or via networked GPIO command from a VMS. Flexibility matters when integrating into brownfield deployments where some systems are networked and others are hardwired.
- Wall-Mount & Pendant Bracket Options: Same unit works indoors at eye level or outdoors pendant-mounted. Reduces part-number sprawl in inventory and simplifies field installer training.
Deployment Considerations:
- PoE power draw is <13W, but confirm your PoE switch or injector has available 802.3af budget per port. Older 24V passive PoE midspans won't work — must be 48V 802.3af compliant. Check your cabling plant before speccing.
- IP68 sealing is robust, but mounting surface (drywall, concrete, aluminum) must support the unit's weight without flexure. Use stud-mounted backing plates or concrete anchors rated for sustained load — don't rely on drywall anchors alone in outdoor pendant applications.
- Relay trigger integration requires hardwired terminal block connection or IP-based GPIO command capability in your access control panel. Verify this before installation — generic relay outputs exist, but protocol support varies. Test in lab before rolling out 10+ units.
- RJ45 cabling (CAT5e or better) carries both power and signal. Use shielded cable in electrically noisy environments (proximity to VFDs, high-current loads, RF emitters). Unshielded CAT5e works indoors, but don't skimp on cable quality for outdoor runs.
- The IP68 seal is permanent — no field-serviceable components inside. If the internal relay fails or LED fails, the entire unit is replaced. Factor that into lifecycle budgeting; the 1-year warranty covers manufacturing defects, but plan for replacement cost ($200–$300 per unit) in years 3–7.
The CB5P00158 is the right fit for integrators retrofitting emergency egress signaling into existing access control or security systems, especially where electrical infrastructure is constrained or where dual-sided coverage is needed. Its PoE power model and IP68 sealing collapse capex and installation timeline on both indoor and outdoor deployments. For campus-wide or multi-site rollouts, this unit is a no-brainer. See the Code Blue catalog for additional emergency and wayfinding signage models.
