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Optex
SKU: AP-360BR(C)
Optex AP-360BR(C) 360-Degree Ceiling-Mount PIR Detector
360° ceiling PIR detector, battery-powered, recessed mount
- 360-degree omnidirectional PIR motion coverage from one ceiling unit
- Battery-operated at 200 mA - no hardwired power pull to ceiling
- Compact 52 x 42.5 mm ceiling-mount housing for discreet install
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SKU: AX-100TFRI
Optex AX-100TFRI Outdoor Photoelectric Beam Detector
Battery-powered outdoor beam detector, 200 ft range, IP65 rated
- 200ft (60m) active infrared beam detector for outdoor perimeters
- Battery-powered with 4 SAFT LSH20 lithium cells - no AC pull
- Operates -13 to 140 degrees F for year-round outdoor exposure
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SKU: AX-130TN
Optex AX-130TN Outdoor Photoelectric Beam Detector 20m (70ft.) 4-Beam
4-beam outdoor detector with 20m range and IP65 rating
- Outdoor 4-beam photoelectric detector with 20m (70ft) range
- 4 independent channels for layered perimeter zone coverage
- 38 mA draw at standard alarm panel voltage - low aux power impact
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SKU: AX-200TFRI
Optex AX-200TFRI Outdoor Photoelectric Beam Detector
Outdoor perimeter beam detector with 200ft range and IP65 rating
- 200ft active infrared beam detector with IP65 outdoor housing
- Operates -13 to 140 degrees F for year-round outdoor exposure
- Standalone perimeter zone protects fence lines and rooftop edges
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SKU: AX-200TN
Optex AX-200TN Outdoor Photoelectric Beam Detector 20m (70ft.)
Outdoor thermal motion detector, 20m range, IP65 rated
- Outdoor PIR motion sensor with dual-element pyroelectric design
- Two-element filtering rejects sun and temperature swing false alarms
- Hardwired install for stable outdoor perimeter motion coverage
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SKU: AX-70TN
Optex AX-70TN Outdoor Photoelectric Beam Detector 20m (70ft.) 4-Beam
4-beam outdoor perimeter detector with 20m range and IP65 rating
- Outdoor 4-beam photoelectric detector with 20m (70ft) range
- Selectable frequency reduces crosstalk on side-by-side installs
- 38 mA draw at standard alarm panel voltage - low aux power impact
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Optex
SKU: BXS-AM(W)
Optex BXS-AM(W) Outdoor Boundary Guard PIR Detector
Outdoor PIR boundary detector, 31 mA, compact 4×20 mm form factor
- Outdoor PIR boundary guard - 31 mA draw fits standard alarm power budgets
- Compact 4 x 20 mm form factor for discreet exterior placement
- Drops into perimeter zones for fence-line and property-edge coverage
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Optex
SKU: BXS-RAMI
Optex BXS-RAMI Outdoor Boundary Guard PIR Detector
Outdoor PIR motion detector with IP55 rating for perimeter security
- Outdoor PIR boundary guard with anti-mask detection
- Four PIR elements (two per side) for dual-direction coverage
- Weather-rated housing for exterior wall and fence-line install
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Optex
SKU: CX-702RI
Optex CX-702RI Indoor Ceiling-Mount PIR Detector
Battery-powered ceiling PIR with dual infrared detection for wireless security
- Active plus passive infrared dual-mode ceiling-mount detector
- Wireless battery operation eliminates AC pull to ceiling location
- Compact 70 x 70 mm form factor for discreet indoor coverage
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Optex
SKU: CX-702RS
Optex CX-702RS Indoor Ceiling-Mount PIR Detector
- 360-degree ceiling PIR for intrusion, occupancy, and HVAC automation
- Compact 52 x 42.5 mm housing (86 mm with box) - 50g lightweight
- 9.5 to 16 VDC operation drops into standard alarm panel buses
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Optex
SKU: EN5040T
Optex EN5040T Environmental Monitoring Sensor
Dual-element outdoor PIR with configurable range and weatherproof IP55 housing
- Dual-element outdoor PIR rejects wind, debris, and animal false alarms
- Wall or post mount for fence-line and yard coverage zones
- Pairs with Inovonics EN1941 wireless transmitter for off-grid sites
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SKU: EX-35RI
Optex EX-35Ri
Outdoor IR motion detector with IP55 weather resistance for perimeter security
- Outdoor PIR motion detector with day and night infrared sensing
- Weather-resistant housing for continuous exterior environmental exposure
- Hardwired output drops into standard alarm panel zone wiring
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Optex
SKU: FX-360
Optex FX-360 Indoor Outdoor PIR Detector
- 360-degree indoor and outdoor PIR with full panoramic coverage
- Drops onto standard alarm panel zone wiring for room or yard zones
- Outdoor-rated housing for protected eave and rooftop mounting
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SKU: HX-40RAMI
Optex HX-40RAMI High Mount PIR Detector
Outdoor PIR motion sensor, 40-foot range, wired alarm integration
- 40 ft (12m) outdoor PIR for residential and small-commercial perimeter
- Wall or pole mount for fence-line and side-yard coverage zones
- Weather-resistant housing for direct rain and sun exposure
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Optex
SKU: OVS-01CC
Optex OVS-01CC Vehicle Sensor
Vehicle presence sensor, 12-24VDC, mounts 2-3 ft high, ignores pedestrians
- Vehicle sensor detects stationary and moving cars with pedestrian reject
- Detection range adjustable up to 26 feet (8m) for gates and lanes
- 12-24VDC operation, 200 mA draw - low aux power budget impact
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SKU: OVS-01GT
Optex OVS-01GT Vehicle Sensor
24GHz vehicle detection for outdoor perimeter security
- Outdoor vehicle sensor with 24 GHz radar and 56 kHz ultrasonic combo
- Weather-durable housing for perimeter and gate-control deployment
- Integrates with access control and traffic management platforms
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Sensors & IoT
Environmental sensors, I/O controllers, and IoT devices for monitoring temperature, humidity, door state, water detection, and other site conditions. IP-connected sensors integrate with VMS and BMS platforms for automated alerting.
Plan Your Deployment
- Define sensor types needed per monitoring zone
- Confirm IP connectivity and PoE availability at sensor locations
- Evaluate SNMP, MQTT, or API integration with your management platform
Sensors & IoT — Engineering-Grade Network Infrastructure for Commercial Deployments
This category covers 111 working models of sensors & iot sourced manufacturer-direct or through channel-direct US distribution. Build the rest of your system around the architectural choices below — compatibility, environmental rating, and lifecycle decisions made here propagate through every downstream component you specify.
What to Look For
Port count and PoE budget come first. An 8-camera install needs at least 9 ports (cameras + uplink), with PoE budget covering the sum of per-camera PoE class. Account for uplink speed: 1 Gbps uplinks bottleneck under heavy video load on switches with 8+ high-resolution cameras. SFP+ or 10 Gbps uplinks remove that bottleneck on growing sites.
Managed versus unmanaged switches affect troubleshooting and VLAN segmentation. Managed switches (HPE Aruba, Cisco, Netgear ProSAFE M-series) support VLANs, link-aggregation, port mirroring, and SNMP monitoring — essential for any deployment over 16 cameras or with mixed traffic. Unmanaged switches work for small isolated camera networks but limit growth and troubleshooting visibility.
Layer 3 capability (routing, VLAN inter-VLAN routing) becomes important when surveillance, access control, and corporate traffic share the same physical network. Surveillance VLAN isolation is now standard practice — segregate camera traffic from corporate Wi-Fi and guest networks to prevent broadcast storms and lateral attack paths. Confirm the switch supports the VLAN count and ACL complexity you need.
Outdoor/industrial deployments need ruggedized switches. ComNet, Antaira, and Moxa make hardened switches rated for -40°C to +75°C, vibration, and waterproof housings. DIN-rail mounting fits standard outdoor enclosures. Standard data-closet switches in outdoor enclosures fail within 1-2 years from condensation and temperature swings; spec the right environment rating up front.
Key Specs in This Category
| Spec | Available Options |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2MP, Thermal |
| IP Rating | IP66, IPX5, IP56, IP65 |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Power | AC/DC, Battery, ON, PoE, 9VDC via alkaline battery @ 40µA (resting) |
| Type | Security Device, Accessory, Motion Sensor, Beam Sensor, Laser Sensor, Vehicle Sensor, Access Point, Switch |
| Durability | Indoor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between managed and unmanaged PoE switches?
Unmanaged switches power-on and forward traffic without configuration — simplest deployment but no VLAN, no monitoring, no troubleshooting visibility. Managed switches add VLANs, link-aggregation, port mirroring, SNMP, and remote-management interfaces. For deployments above 16 cameras or those sharing infrastructure with other systems, managed is the right choice; the per-port cost is modest and the operational benefit is large.
How much PoE budget should I size for?
Sum the PoE-class budget of all PoE-powered devices, then add 20-30% headroom for growth. Eight 802.3at cameras at 30W max each is 240W minimum — but a 130W-budget 8-port PoE+ switch can't deliver that. Confirm both per-port budget and total PoE budget; many entry-level switches advertise PoE+ ports but cap aggregate budget at half the per-port maximum.
Do I need 10 Gbps uplinks?
For installations under 32 cameras with mid-resolution streams, 1 Gbps uplinks suffice. Above that, or when you need fast investigative playback for many simultaneous reviewers, 10 Gbps (SFP+) uplinks remove the choke point. NVRs writing to NAS over the network also benefit. SFP+ has become reasonably affordable on managed switches; opt for it on new installs over 16 cameras.
Can I run VoIP and video on the same switch?
Yes — modern managed switches use VLAN segregation to keep VoIP, video, and data traffic separated even on shared physical ports. Use QoS (Quality of Service) to prioritize VoIP for low latency and assign video its own queue. Avoid mixing untagged traffic types on a single switch port without VLAN configuration; broadcast storms and bandwidth competition cause both voice and video quality issues.
What's the right uplink between buildings on a campus?
Single-mode fiber for runs over 100 m, multi-mode for shorter runs (typically up to 550 m on OM3, 300 m on OM4 at 10 Gbps). Bidirectional SFPs (single fiber instead of pair) save fiber count when the run is already deployed. Avoid copper between buildings — ground-potential differences during lightning strikes destroy switch SFP modules even when surge-protected.
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