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TSC

SKU: OP-COM-0009

TSC OP-COM-0009 1-Inch Ribbon Spindle for Label Printers

1-inch ribbon spindle for TSC thermal transfer label printers
- Compatible with TSC printers using 1-inch ribbon core specifications
- Supports ribbon management in warehouse, logistics, and production settings
- One spindle per bag; weighs 0.2 lb for easy handling and storage
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SKU: TH240HC-A002-0001

TSC TH240HC-A002-0001 Dye Sublimation Ribbon Cartridge

Full-color dye sublimation ribbon for TSC TH240 card printers
- 203 dpi resolution prints sharp ID cards and security badges
- Standard cartridge replacement fits TH240 series printers directly
- Dye sublimation method produces vibrant full-color output on labels
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SKU: TH240HC-A002-0101

TSC TH240HC-A002-0101 Ribbon Cartridge

Ribbon cartridge for TSC TH240-series thermal transfer printers
- Compatible with TH240-series thermal transfer printers for warehouse and logistics labeling
- Ribbon media cartridge integrates with standard TSC feed mechanisms
- Supports high-volume printing in industrial labeling environments
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SKU: TH240HC-A002-0201

TSC TH240HC-A002-0201 Thermal Transfer Ribbon Cartridge

Thermal transfer ribbon for TSC TH240HC label printers at 203 dpi
- 203 dpi print resolution for sharp, professional label output
- Thermal transfer ribbon cartridge compatible with TH240HC series
- Drop-in cartridge design for straightforward installation and use
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Ubiquiti

SKU: ACB-AC

Ubiquiti ACB-AC WiFi 5 Access Point

Dual-band WiFi 5 access point with 4 Gigabit ports and PoE output
- 866.7 Mbps on 5 GHz, 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz for mixed device coverage
- Four Gigabit Ethernet ports with 24V PoE output for downstream devices
- UISP remote management for centralized provisioning across multiple sites
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Ubiquiti

SKU: ACB-ISP

Ubiquiti ACB-ISP Wireless Access Point

2.4 GHz WiFi AP with 24V PoE in/out for small deployments
- 300 Mbps throughput covers web, video streaming, VoIP on 2.4 GHz
- Dual power: 24V PoE input or 5V Micro-USB with daisy-chain output
- UISP remote management across multiple sites without on-site visits
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Ubiquiti

SKU: AF-11

Ubiquiti AF-11 airFiber Wireless Bridge

Point-to-point wireless bridge, 1.3+ Gbps throughput, passive PoE
- Up to 1375.8 Mbps bidirectional at 56 MHz with 1024 QAM modulation
- Passive PoE+ 50V DC power (36W max) eliminates remote site power supplies
- Gigabit Ethernet + management port; web GUI, CLI, SNMP control
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Ubiquiti

SKU: AF-11-DUP-H

Ubiquiti AF-11-DUP-H airFiber Wireless Bridge

High-band duplexer for AF-11 MIMO wireless bridges at 11.44–11.7 GHz
- Enables MIMO mode operation when paired with second AF-11-DUP-H unit
- Operates in 11.44–11.7 GHz band for point-to-point and multipoint links
- NDAA compliant for U.S. government and defense procurement requirements
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Ubiquiti

SKU: AF-11-DUP-L

Ubiquiti AF-11-DUP-L airFiber Wireless Bridge

Low-band duplexer for AF-11 MIMO activation in licensed microwave links
- Operates 10.7–10.955 GHz and 11.2–11.445 GHz bands for point-to-point bridging
- Requires paired second unit to unlock full MIMO operation and link capacity
- NDAA compliant for telecom, ISP, and enterprise backhaul infrastructure
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Ubiquiti

SKU: AF-24HD-US

Ubiquiti AF-24HD-US airFiber Wireless Bridge

2 Gbps point-to-point wireless bridge for long-distance backbone links
- 2 Gbps sustained throughput over 24 GHz band with line-of-sight range
- Directional antenna with integrated gain minimizes interference in dense areas
- 55 lb tower-mounted unit for campus interconnection without fiber infrastructure
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Ubiquiti

SKU: AF-5(US)

Ubiquiti AF-5(US) Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge

1.2+ Gbps point-to-point wireless bridge for campus backhaul and remote sites
- Dedicated 1.2+ Gbps throughput with zero client contention—all bandwidth reserved for your link
- Layer 2 transparent bridge operates bidirectional or unidirectional; minimal setup required
- Compact 52 lb outdoor radio eliminates fiber leases, trenching, and extended deployment timelines
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Ubiquiti

SKU: AF-5G23-S45-US

Ubiquiti AF-5G23-S45-US airFiber Wireless Bridge

Licensed 5 GHz directional antenna for point-to-point wireless bridges
- Dual-polarization capable with 23 dBi gain for long-distance backhaul
- Tower and wall mount options with U-bolt attachment hardware included
- Compatible with Ubiquiti airFiber radio units for licensed spectrum links
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Ubiquiti

SKU: AF-5G30-S45-US

Ubiquiti AF-5G30-S45-US airFiber Wireless Bridge

5 GHz directional antenna for point-to-point airFiber wireless bridges
- Directional 5 GHz antenna with standard RF connectors for airFiber radios
- Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint deployment across licensed/unlicensed bands
- 43.15 lb pole-mount design optimized for extended-distance backhaul links
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Ubiquiti

SKU: AF-5G34-S45

Ubiquiti AF-5G34-S45 airFiber Wireless Bridge

5 GHz dish bridge for point-to-point links up to 5+ kilometers
- Licensed/unlicensed 5 GHz spectrum with directional dish antenna for interference rejection
- Integrates with UISP platform for centralized monitoring and network management
- Outdoor-rated 21 lb unit designed for long-distance backhaul and campus interconnects
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Ubiquiti

SKU: AF-5U

Ubiquiti AF-5U airFiber Wireless Bridge

1.2+ Gbps point-to-point wireless bridge for long-distance site links
- 1.2+ Gbps throughput with sub-millisecond latency over unlicensed 5 GHz
- Processes 1+ million packets per second without frame loss under peak load
- Compact 54 lb outdoor unit powered by single PoE 50V connection, minimal setup
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Ubiquiti

SKU: AF-5XHD-US

Ubiquiti AF-5XHD-US 5 GHz Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge

Licensed 5 GHz point-to-point bridge with passive PoE for remote sites
- 5 GHz licensed-spectrum operation reduces interference from Wi-Fi and unlicensed devices
- Passive PoE (48V) eliminates need for AC/DC power infrastructure at remote end
- Radome weather-sealed enclosure protects RF components in salt spray and UV exposure
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

PoE Power Budget Math

A 24-port PoE+ switch with 370W total budget can't actually run 24 outdoor cameras at peak 25W each. Simultaneous peak — not nameplate — is the limit. Always verify per-port PoE allocation and total budget against actual camera load. See PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

328-Foot Ethernet Limit

Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A all top out at 100 meters (328ft) per TIA-568. Past that, you need a media converter to fiber, a PoE extender, or an intermediate switch. Common gotcha: in-wall patch + faceplate + drop + jumper all count against 328ft. Long runs to perimeter cameras frequently exceed the limit — plan for fiber or coax-PoE extension.

Managed vs Unmanaged Switches

Unmanaged switches work for small deployments but provide no VLAN segmentation, no QoS for video traffic, no monitoring, and no remote troubleshooting. Managed switches (Layer 2 or Layer 3) let you isolate cameras on a dedicated VLAN, prioritize video over office traffic, and diagnose link failures from a central SNMP platform. Spec managed for any deployment over 8 cameras.

UPS Sizing & Runtime

NVR + switches + cameras + access control have very different power profiles than office gear. Size UPS for actual wattage of all connected loads + 20% headroom, and calculate runtime with battery-life curves (runtime is non-linear — doubling load often cuts runtime 60%+). Surveillance UPS should provide 15-30 min to accommodate generator transfer or graceful shutdown.

Copper vs Fiber Uplinks

In-rack uplinks on 10G copper (Cat6A) work fine for short runs. Between-building and multi-floor uplinks should be fiber — single-mode for >300m, multimode for under. Fiber is also electrically isolated, which matters in lightning-prone environments. Axis, Hanwha, and Ubiquiti switches include SFP/SFP+ uplinks across most models.

Cooling & Airflow in Racks

Surveillance gear runs 24/7 — a closed rack at 90°F interior temperature will fail drives and switches faster than spec. Specify perforated doors, rack-mount fans, and leave 1U of airflow gap above/below heat-generating equipment. NVRs with internal fans need front-to-back airflow; network switches vary by vendor. Check thermal spec before sealing a wall-mount enclosure.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

802.3af / at / bt PoE Standards

802.3af = 15.4W/port (entry cameras), 802.3at PoE+ = 25.5W/port (most outdoor cameras), 802.3bt PoE++ Type 3 = 60W, Type 4 = 90W (PTZ, heated, multi-sensor). Specify switch support for the highest standard your cameras need — future-proofing with PoE++ switches costs marginally more.

TIA-568 Cabling Standards

Cat5e rated to 1 Gbps at 100m. Cat6 rated to 10 Gbps at 55m, 1 Gbps at 100m. Cat6A rated to 10 Gbps at 100m with proper grounding. Use Cat6A for new surveillance cabling runs — marginal cost premium over Cat6, meaningful margin for long runs + high PoE.

SFP / SFP+ / QSFP+ Modules

Small Form-factor Pluggable optics for fiber uplinks. SFP = 1 Gbps, SFP+ = 10 Gbps, QSFP+ = 40 Gbps. Match module to switch vendor compatibility (some vendors lock to their own brand of optics). Multimode fiber with OM3/OM4 for ≤300m, single-mode for longer or future-proof runs.

VLAN Segmentation

Dedicated VLAN for surveillance isolates camera traffic from office network — improves security (camera-to-camera lateral movement blocked), performance (no contention with office traffic), and troubleshooting. Configure access-control and intercom VLANs separately. Managed switches required; unmanaged switches cannot segment.

Long-Reach PoE Extension

Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) extends Ethernet + PoE to 1,500+ feet over existing RG59 coax — ideal for analog-to-IP retrofits. Ethernet-over-UTP extenders push runs to 4,000ft over CAT cable. NVT Phybridge CHARIoT, Altronix eBridge, and Veracity Highwire are the common product families. Rate-limited to 100 Mbps typically.

UPS Topology: Line-Interactive vs Double-Conversion

Line-interactive UPS switch to battery on power failure — sufficient for office gear. Double-conversion (online) UPS convert AC→DC→AC continuously, providing perfectly conditioned power — required for sensitive SCADA/security gear in dirty-power environments. Specify double-conversion for NVRs at critical sites.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

8-Camera Single-Site Retrofit

Existing network + 8 outdoor IP cameras. Add a 16-port managed PoE+ switch (Ubiquiti UniFi, Axis T85) on a dedicated VLAN. 1U rack UPS for the NVR + switch. 120-160 watts total PoE budget comfortably runs 8 outdoor cameras with heater + IR.

48-Camera Campus Upgrade

Four buildings, 48 cameras total, existing fiber backbone. Per-building 24-port PoE++ switch with SFP+ fiber uplink to core. Dedicated surveillance VLAN, QoS for video traffic, SNMP monitoring. 2-post relay rack in each IDF closet with dedicated surveillance UPS.

Perimeter Fence Line (1,200ft)

6 bullet cameras + 2 PTZs along perimeter fence, main NVR in building. Fiber media converter + outdoor-rated fiber to a PoE++ switch in a weatherproof enclosure at the fence line. Alternative: NVT Phybridge CHARIoT over existing coax for retrofit applications.

Multi-Floor Office Tower

Stacked IDFs on every floor, cameras + access control + intercom on dedicated VLANs. Cisco Catalyst or Ubiquiti UniFi Pro managed switches per floor with 10G fiber uplink to building core. Per-IDF 3U UPS. Integration with VMS and access control head-end at main BDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate PoE budget for a camera deployment?

Sum the peak wattage of every camera (not nameplate — check spec sheet for "PoE class" or "max consumption"). Add 15-20% headroom for inrush during cold-start. The result is your required simultaneous-peak PoE budget. A 24-port PoE+ switch advertised at 370W can only run about 18 outdoor cameras with heaters + IR — see PoE budget planning.

What's the maximum Ethernet cable run for an IP camera?

100 meters (328 feet) per TIA-568 — total distance from switch port to camera port. That includes in-rack patch cords, in-wall cabling, faceplate jack, and camera jumper. For longer runs, use fiber with a media converter or a long-reach PoE extender. Going past 328ft on copper causes intermittent packet loss that looks like camera problems.

Do I need managed or unmanaged PoE switches?

For more than 8 cameras or any mixed-use network (cameras sharing infrastructure with office traffic), specify managed. VLAN segmentation isolates camera traffic for security and performance; QoS ensures video gets bandwidth priority; SNMP monitoring surfaces failures before users call. Unmanaged switches are acceptable only for small standalone deployments.

What UPS runtime should I plan for an NVR + switch?

15-30 minutes of runtime at actual load is typical — enough to ride through brief outages or allow graceful shutdown before battery exhaustion. For sites with generator transfer, 5-10 minutes is sufficient. Size UPS wattage for actual connected load + 20%, and use the vendor's runtime-at-load curve (runtime is non-linear). Double-conversion UPS for sensitive or dirty-power sites.

How far can I extend PoE past 328 feet?

Ethernet-over-Coax extenders (NVT Phybridge CHARIoT, Altronix eBridge) push Ethernet + PoE to 1,500+ feet over existing RG59/RG6 coax — ideal for analog-to-IP retrofits. UTP-based extenders reach 2,000-4,000 feet on Cat cable at reduced bandwidth (typically 100 Mbps). For new runs over 328ft, fiber + PoE switch at the camera end is usually cleaner architecture.

Should I put cameras on a separate VLAN?

Yes — always. A dedicated camera VLAN isolates camera traffic from office network for security (blocks camera-to-camera lateral movement if one is compromised), performance (cameras don't contend with office bandwidth), and troubleshooting (camera traffic is cleanly separated for packet capture). Requires managed switches; takes 10 minutes to configure on Ubiquiti UniFi, Cisco Catalyst, or any enterprise switch.

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