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Citizen

SKU: DT400600P

Citizen DT400600P 4" X 6" Direct Thermal Labels
- 4 x 6 inch direct thermal labels at 1000 per roll
- Pack of 4 rolls (4000 labels total) for warehouse use
- No ink or ribbon required for label print workflows
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SKU: DT400600PF

Citizen DT400600PF DTLBL Fanfold 4"x6" 2stacks/carton
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Citizen

SKU: IF1-UB01

Citizen If1-UB01 CTS801 USB Interface Card
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Citizen

SKU: IF1-WFN4

Citizen IF1-WFN4 I/F Ethernet (XML) Wi-Fi 2.4GHz & 5G
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Citizen

SKU: JN28801-00F

Citizen JN28801-00f CLS700 Part Roller Platen Sparepart
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Citizen

SKU: PD10003-0

Citizen PD10003-0 Thermal Paper 112MMx46MM PD24 50/Case
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Citizen

SKU: TZ09804-00F

Citizen TZ09804-00f Sa Thermal Head-02
- Direct thermal printhead replacement for Citizen SA series
- Drop-in OEM assembly for specific printer models
- Extended duty cycles for high-volume environments
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Code Blue

SKU: 40070

Code Blue 40070 Dome Top PSA 40ft. IP Camera
- Dome form factor supports wall, pole, recessed, and rack mounting configurations.
- Integrated paging amplifier enables two-way audio communication up to 40 ft.
- 24V DC power input simplifies integration with standard facility power distribution.
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Comelit

SKU: 6117/U

Comelit 6117/U Flush-Mounted Box Camera

2MP flush box camera built for Planux Smart Icona intercom systems
- 2MP/1080p H.264 video delivers reliable facial identification at fixed entry-point distances.
- PoE++ power over a single Ethernet cable eliminates separate DC power runs to the camera.
- Native Planux Smart Icona integration unifies intercom and camera under one control interface.
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Comelit

SKU: EX-DSQE

Comelit Doorbell (Mechanical) Camera Add-On With - EX-DSQE
- Doorbell camera expansion kit for 2-wire intercom systems
- Adds EX-DSME die-cast external unit to existing systems
- Single LED night-time lighting + speaker with audio balance
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Comelit

SKU: EX-DSME

Comelit Doorbell (Mechanical) Camera Replacement - - EX-DSME
- Mechanical doorbell external camera unit for Comelit video intercoms
- IK08 vandal-rated housing for entry-door exposure to impact
- Surface-mount form factor - retrofits to existing mechanical doorbell
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Custom America POS

SKU: 41000000087500

Custom America POS Ethernet interface card for - 41000000087500
- Internal Ethernet card for EVO Thermal POS systems
- Adds RJ45 network port for WMS integration
- Drop-in expansion eliminates external converter clutter
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Custom America POS Parallel interface card for - 41000000087600
- Internal parallel interface card for EVO printer family
- Full IEEE 1284 Centronics parallel port implementation
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Custom America POS

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Custom America POS Serial interface card for - 41000000087700
- Internal serial card with DB-9 RS-232 for EVO thermal printers
- Direct serial communication — no USB drivers required
- Simplifies integration on mixed-generation POS hardware
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Digital Watchdog

SKU: DW-BJAIP80TR

Digital Watchdog BJ P-Rack AI 2U RAID 5 Windows - DW-BJAIP80TR
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Digital Watchdog Blackjack AI mid-tower Windows - DW-BJAIMT24T
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Form Factor by Scene

Bullet cameras signal deterrence and reach long distances; domes blend into architecture and resist tampering; turrets split the difference with clean IR without dome-ball reflection. Panoramic 360° replaces 3-4 fixed cameras in open interiors. Match form factor to scene geometry, not aesthetic preference. See our coverage engineering guide for scene-planning methodology.

Pixel Density Over Megapixels

A 4K camera set 80 feet back delivers worse identification imagery than a 2MP camera at 30 feet. PPF (pixels per foot) on the target — not raw resolution — is what determines recognition vs. identification grade coverage. Our DORI pixel density guide covers the math for every common scene.

NDAA Section 889 Compliance

Federal, state, and critical-infrastructure procurement excludes Hikvision, Dahua, and their OEM-rebranded subsidiaries. Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Specify compliance in RFPs — it cannot be retrofitted into a deployment after-the-fact.

Edge AI & Analytics

Modern IP cameras run object classification, line-crossing detection, loitering, and people counting on the camera itself — filtering false alarms before they reach the NVR. Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha Wisenet 7 AI, i-PRO Scene Analytics, and Hikvision AcuSense all run on-camera. Proper scene setup matters as much as the algorithm.

PoE Power Budget

Peak draw for outdoor cameras with heaters + IR can hit 25W+; PTZ models can demand 60-90W (PoE++). A 24-port switch with 370W total budget can't actually run 24 PTZs. Plan switch power for simultaneous peak — see PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

Storage & Retention Math

H.265 cuts bitrate 40-50% versus H.264 at equivalent quality; smart codecs drop further during static scenes. 30-day retention on 4K across 32 cameras is very different math than 30-day on 2MP H.265. Use our retention math guide before sizing your NVR or storage array.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

ONVIF Profile S + G + T

Industry standard for IP camera interoperability. Profile S = live streaming, G = recording/playback, T = advanced streaming (H.265 + analytics metadata). Certified conformance — not vague "ONVIF compatible" language — is what guarantees cross-VMS interoperability. Check spec sheets for profile-level certification.

DORI Classification

IEC 62676-4 defines four detection distances: Detect (25 PPF), Observe (63 PPF), Recognize (125 PPF), Identify (250 PPF). Most forensic-grade IP camera deployments need Recognize or Identify at the scene's farthest point — which drives lens selection and mounting distance calculations.

H.265 + Smart Compression

Modern codec with 40-50% lower bitrate than H.264 at equivalent perceived quality. Smart Stream / Zipstream / WiseStream variants drop bitrate further by identifying static scene regions. Matters most for multi-month retention at scale — storage savings compound.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Scene lighting ratio handled simultaneously. Entry-level 120dB, premium 150dB. Matters most at doorways, loading docks, and glass-heavy entries where interior shadow meets exterior sunlight. Hanwha Wisenet 7 and Axis Forensic WDR flagship at 150dB+.

PoE+ / PoE++ (802.3at / 802.3bt)

802.3at delivers 25.5W/port — sufficient for most outdoor cameras with heater + IR. 802.3bt (Type 3 = 60W, Type 4 = 90W) powers PTZs, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras. See PoE injectors for single-port solutions.

Edge Storage + Failover

SD card slots on modern IP cameras provide local failover recording when network or NVR drops. Not a primary-storage solution — but essential for high-availability deployments. Industrial-grade SD cards (not consumer) required; typical 256GB to 1TB.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Multi-Site Retail Chain

Mixed deployment: 180° panoramic at POS/entry, bullet cameras at back-of-house and dock, domes at stockroom and offices. Centralized VMS with per-site NVR or cloud hybrid. Analytics for people-counting and dwell-time. Typical 12-24 cameras per site, 30-60 day retention.

Corporate Campus

Outdoor bullets + PTZs at perimeter and parking structures; indoor domes at main lobbies, elevator banks, server rooms, and loading bays; multi-sensor at atriums. Integration with access control for door-forced-open and tailgating event overlays.

Industrial & Warehouse

Long-range bullets at loading docks and fence-line, thermal at fuel-storage perimeter, panoramic cameras in high-bay for wide-coverage single-camera monitoring. Heavy use of on-camera analytics for forklift-zone intrusion detection. See warehouse surveillance.

Municipal & Critical Infrastructure

NDAA-mandatory deployments: Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO only. Thermal + visible dual-sensor at perimeter; PTZ with radar-slewing at large-area monitoring; LPR at ingress/egress points. FIPS 140-2 encryption, TLS 1.3 streaming, integration with emergency communications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between an IP camera and an analog camera?

IP cameras connect over Ethernet, deliver native-digital HD/4K resolution, run on-camera analytics, and integrate with software-based VMS platforms. Analog cameras use coax and require encoder/DVR hardware to reach network resolution beyond 1080p. For new deployments, IP is the standard — analog exists only for retrofit use cases where coax already runs.

Which IP camera brands are NDAA compliant?

Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted under Section 889 for federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement but remain available for commercial deployments.

How do I choose the right resolution for an IP camera?

Start with the farthest point of the scene you need to identify. Calculate required PPF (pixels-per-foot) on that target: 125 PPF for recognition, 250 PPF for identification. Work backward from PPF and sensor size to resolution and lens focal length. A 2MP camera with the right lens often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong one — see our DORI guide.

What PoE standard do modern IP cameras require?

Fixed indoor cameras run on standard 802.3af PoE (15.4W). Outdoor cameras with heaters and IR need PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5W). PTZ, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras need PoE++ (802.3bt, 60-90W). Plan switch power budget for simultaneous-peak load, not nameplate ratings — see why PoE switches fail at scale.

Can I mix IP camera brands in one VMS?

Yes — any ONVIF Profile S + G certified cameras work with any certified VMS. Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon ACC, and Exacq routinely mix Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, and Hikvision cameras on one server. Note: vendor-specific analytics metadata (Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha AI, etc.) may require that vendor's VMS or a VMS with explicit integration.

How many cameras can a typical NVR support?

Channel count is only one dimension — total bitrate is the real constraint. A 32-channel NVR rated for 320 Mbps can't run 32 4K cameras at 8 Mbps each (that's 256 Mbps, leaving almost no headroom). For high-resolution deployments, size by aggregate bitrate first, channel count second. See retention math for sizing methodology and our NVR catalog.

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