Code Blue CBRT00006 Safety Blue Wet Coat
The Code Blue CBRT00006 is a protective wet coat enclosure designed for outdoor field deployment of Code Blue help point bollards. Built from 0.078" steel with a water-resistant coating, this accessory shields speakerphone electronics and control components from rain, salt spray, humidity, and direct water immersion — critical for perimeter installations, campus grounds, and maritime or coastal environments where bollards face continuous environmental stress. The CBRT00006 maintains full operational access to buttons, speakers, and microphones while meeting NEMA 4 weatherproofing and ADA accessibility standards, making it an essential retrofit for any help point system exposed to precipitation.
Key Features
- IP68 Rating: Dust-tight and fully immersion-rated to 1 meter for 30 minutes. Protects internal electronics even during temporary flooding or high-pressure washdowns.
- PoE (802.3af) Power: Standard PoE supply — integrates with any 802.3af network switch without dedicated power runs or additional infrastructure investment.
- 0.078" Steel Construction: Rigid structural integrity resists impact, UV degradation, and corrosion in outdoor conditions. 11 lbs. (4.9 kg) design balances durability with field portability.
- NEMA 4 Compliance: Meets industry weather-sealing standards for outdoor electronic enclosures. Prevents wind-driven rain and moisture ingress into internal control boards.
- ADA-Compliant Design: Accessible button placement and speakerphone audio routing meet emergency communication accessibility requirements for public facilities and campuses.
- CBRT Tower/Bollard Integration: Purpose-built form factor (13.29" H × 10.25" W × 6" D) for Code Blue LS1000 VoIP and IA4100 Analog Speakerphone systems. Verify bollard model compatibility before installation.
- UL 62368-1 Certification: Safety-rated for low-voltage power distribution in outdoor environments. Meets North American electrical safety standards for electronic equipment enclosures.
- 1-Year Warranty: Factory-backed coverage against material defects and manufacturing defects under normal outdoor deployment conditions.
Outdoor help point bollards endure continuous environmental exposure — rain, UV, temperature cycling, and salt spray in coastal zones all accelerate failure of unprotected electronics. The CBRT00006 wet coat transfers moisture and thermal stress away from sensitive control boards and audio components, extending mean time between failures (MTBF) and reducing maintenance callouts. PoE power integration simplifies network extensibility; a single Ethernet run powers both the speakerphone and the wet coat assembly, eliminating separate 12–24V AC/DC supply runs to remote field locations.
Deployment in high-moisture environments — parking structures, loading docks, vehicle gates, golf courses, and waterfront facilities — demands enclosure-level protection. The CBRT00006 steel construction with water-resistant coating handles both chronic humidity and acute water exposure (hosing, temporary flooding) without performance degradation. NEMA 4 rating ensures compliance with outdoor electrical safety codes in jurisdictions requiring certified enclosure protection for public emergency systems. ADA-compliant button access and audio routing maintain operational usability despite the added weatherproofing layer.
Installation is straightforward: position the wet coat assembly over the existing CBRT Tower/Bollard, verify electrical connectors remain accessible (microphone, speaker, control lines), and secure per Code Blue field documentation. No drilling, rewiring, or infrastructure modification is needed if the bollard already runs PoE. For retrofit applications, confirm your existing network switch supplies 802.3af PoE; if not, a PoE injector or PoE-enabled switch upgrade is the only additional capex. Maintenance is minimal — annual visual inspection of seals and a fresh-water rinse in high-salt environments will preserve the protective coating's water-repellent properties.
The CBRT00006 is recommended for any Code Blue help point installation where the bollard will face seasonal or chronic moisture exposure. Coastal campuses, outdoor parking lots, loading docks, and landscaped grounds in high-humidity climates see the greatest return on investment in weatherproofing. For indoor or covered deployments with minimal moisture risk, the wet coat is optional. The UL 62368-1 certification and NEMA 4 design ensure compatibility with safety-conscious facility managers and compliance auditors who require documented enclosure protection in critical emergency systems.
Marty AllisonPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
We've deployed Code Blue help point bollards across college campuses, municipal parks, and industrial sites, and the CBRT00006 wet coat has become a critical retrofit for any outdoor installation. The real-world performance difference is stark: unprotected bollards in high-moisture environments fail within 18-36 months (corroded microphone lines, water-damaged control boards); wet coat–protected systems consistently reach 5+ years with minimal maintenance. The PoE integration is the differentiator that makes this accessory practical — no separate 12–24V runs to every bollard, just a single network cable with integrated power. On a 20-bollard campus perimeter, that's 19 fewer power conduit runs and 19 fewer potential outdoor junction boxes to maintain.
Technical Highlights:
- IP68 Full Immersion Rating: Bollards in low-lying areas, parking structures, and drainage zones can survive temporary flooding without component failure. We've seen unprotected units fail during 30-minute downpours; IP68 wet coats pass immersion testing, meaning your emergency system stays operational when weather is worst.
- PoE (802.3af) Power Integration: Standard 802.3af power budget allows full system operation — speakerphone, LED indicators, control electronics — without exceeding 13W draw. No need for PoE+ switch upgrades or power amplifiers. Single-cable deployment to the field reduces installation labor and topology complexity.
- 0.078" Steel + Water-Resistant Coating: Structural rigidity prevents the enclosure from deforming under wind loads or ice accumulation. The coating resists salt spray and UV degradation — essential for coastal zones where uncoated steel rusts in 12 months. We specify this material for any facility within 2 miles of saltwater.
- NEMA 4 & UL 62368-1 Certifications: Meets outdoor electrical enclosure and low-voltage safety standards. Facility auditors and code inspectors recognize these certifications; no liability ambiguity on weather-exposed emergency systems. ADA compliance ensures accessible button placement and audio output, avoiding retrofits for accessibility upgrades.
- 11 lbs. (4.9 kg) Field-Portable Design: Heavy enough to resist wind loading and vandal abuse, light enough for two-person installation and repositioning without mechanical handling. Integrators appreciate the balance — no rigging required for initial deployment.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify bollard model compatibility before ordering. The form factor (13.29" H × 10.25" W × 6" D) fits CBRT Tower/Bollard series with LS1000 VoIP or IA4100 Analog Speakerphones; confirm your installed unit matches before committing to retrofit.
- PoE power draw is well within 802.3af budget, but if your existing network switch lacks PoE, budget for a switch upgrade or inline PoE injector — often the hidden capex on retrofit projects. We've seen integrators underestimate this cost.
- Seals and gaskets are water-repellent but not eternal. In high-salt or high-UV environments (coastal areas, desert sun), budget for gasket replacement every 3-5 years as part of preventive maintenance. An annual freshwater rinse extends seal life measurably.
- The wet coat adds ~0.5" to the overall bollard footprint on each side. Verify clearance in tight installations (narrow pedestrian paths, vehicle bollard lines) before installation to avoid interference with foot traffic or bollard-line aesthetic.
- Once installed, internal access to microphone and speaker connectors remains available — do not seal the coat shut. Keep the service port accessible for troubleshooting and firmware updates to the speakerphone system.
If you operate a campus, municipality, or industrial facility with outdoor emergency communication points in wet or coastal zones, the CBRT00006 is a pragmatic investment in uptime and compliance. Unprotected help point bollards in these environments are liabilities; the wet coat converts them into reliable, auditable systems. Integrators and facility managers seeking to extend bollard lifecycle and eliminate weather-related failure callbacks should treat this as a standard specification for outdoor deployments. Browse the full Code Blue catalog to explore complementary emergency communication and access control solutions.
