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Optex
SKU: OVS-02GT
Optex OVS-02GT Vehicle Sensor
24GHz radar vehicle sensor, 26ft range, no loop installation
- 24 GHz microwave radar vehicle detector with pedestrian reject logic
- 26 ft detection range covers single-lane gates without in-ground loop
- 300 mA draw at standard control voltage - low aux power impact
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Optex
SKU: OVS-50TNR
Optex OVS-50TNR Vehicle Sensor
Outdoor perimeter vehicle sensor with dual-element detection and IP65 rating
- Outdoor perimeter vehicle sensor with dual-element false-alarm filter
- 130 uA quiescent draw at 3.6 VDC - ultra-low battery power impact
- Wall, fence, or perimeter mount for boundary monitoring zones
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Optex
SKU: OVS-6000
Optex OVS-6000 Vehicle Sensor
Volumetric infrared perimeter sensor for outdoor fence-line protection
- Volumetric infrared vehicle sensor creates invisible detection zone
- Compact 4.8 x 6.4 x 0.9 in housing for discreet outdoor placement
- Outdoor-rated build for fence-line and exterior wall mounting
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SKU: OVS-HDCAGE
Optex OVS-HDCAGE HD Fiber Optic Video Cassette
HD video over fiber optic—transmit 2+ km with complete EMI/RFI isolation
- HD fiber-optic video cassette converts video for fiber transmission
- Reach beyond copper limits - 2 km or more on single or multimode fiber
- Wall or rack mount for fiber distribution panels and head-end racks
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Optex
SKU: OVS-MPB
Optex OVS-MPB Vehicle Sensor
Compact vehicle presence sensor with L-bracket mount for perimeter control
- Vehicle sensor with virtual loop detection for occupancy state
- Compact 3 x 3 in aluminum housing with powder-coat outdoor finish
- 30 in steel post mount for curb and island-edge installations
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Optex
SKU: OVS-MPBCURB
Optex OVS-MPBCURB Vehicle Sensor
Curb-mounted vehicle presence sensor for OVS security systems
- Curb-mount vehicle sensor on 23 in powder-coated steel post
- 5 x 5 in stable base mounts directly to curb or island surface
- Compact 3 x 3 in sensor head for low visual profile at the lane
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Optex
SKU: OVS-MPY
Optex OVS-MPY Vehicle Sensor
OCP 3.0 mezzanine adapter with 10G–200G multi-speed Ethernet
- Vehicle sensor with high-speed Ethernet data link support
- Compatible with 10G to 200G Ethernet network deployments
- OCP 3.0 mezzanine card form factor with secure boot
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Optex
SKU: OVS-MPYCURB
Optex OVS-MPYCURB Vehicle Sensor
Curb-mount vehicle sensor for OVS-01GT and OVS-01CC detectors
- Curb-mount vehicle sensor on yellow 23 in powder-coated steel post
- Yellow finish improves visibility for traffic and pedestrian zones
- 5 x 5 in stable base distributes load across curb or island surface
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Optex
SKU: QXI-RDTI
Optex QXI-RDTi
Outdoor motion detector with dual-element sensor, -40°C to +60°C rated
- Outdoor PIR with dual-element pyroelectric false-alarm filtering
- Operates -40 to 60 degrees C for harsh-climate perimeter deployment
- Dry-contact relay output drops into standard alarm panel zones
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Optex
SKU: RLS-1010L
Optex REDSCAN Lite RLS-1010L
Long-range dual-beam linear sensor for outdoor perimeter detection
- REDSCAN Lite linear infrared perimeter sensor for outdoor zones
- Long-range coverage from fence, wall, or exterior surface mount
- Hardwired output drops into conventional alarm panel zone wiring
$1,858.00 $1,454.99 Save $403.01The item has been added -
Optex
SKU: RLS-2020A
Optex REDSCAN mini-Pro RLS-2020A
LiDAR intrusion sensor with 65×65 ft. coverage and built-in IR camera
- Time-of-flight LiDAR sensor covers 20 x 20 m (65 x 65 ft) zones
- 130 degrees horizontal x 65 degrees vertical viewing angle
- Real-time object size and distance for accurate threat classification
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Optex
SKU: RLS-2020V
Optex REDSCAN mini-Pro RLS-2020V
Compact laser scanner for outdoor perimeter detection, wall or fence mount
- REDSCAN mini-Pro laser scanner for precise perimeter boundary detection
- Mounts at 2m indoor or 4m outdoor for coverage geometry
- Compact form factor reduces install footprint on walls and fence posts
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Optex
SKU: RLS-3060V
Optex REDSCAN PRO RLS-3060V
Long-range laser perimeter detector, outdoor-rated, daylight immune
- REDSCAN PRO laser perimeter detector for large-area intrusion zones
- Mounts at 2m or 4m outdoor for extended-range coverage geometry
- Outdoor-rated housing for fence-line and perimeter wall deployment
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SKU: RLS-2020I
Optex RLS-2020I REDSCAN LiDAR Sensor
Outdoor perimeter LiDAR sensor with IP66 rating and PoE+ power
- REDSCAN LiDAR sensor with object-discrimination algorithm
- Mounts at 2m indoor or 4m outdoor for coverage geometry
- 1.6 kg outdoor-rated housing for harsh-condition deployment
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Optex
SKU: RLS-2020S
Optex RLS-2020S REDSCAN LiDAR Sensor
Laser scanning perimeter sensor with IP66 weather resistance and relay outputs
- REDSCAN LiDAR perimeter scanner for defined-zone intrusion detection
- 2m indoor or 4m outdoor mounting height for coverage geometry
- 1.6 kg outdoor-rated housing for fence-line and rooftop deployment
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Optex
SKU: SIP-100
Optex SIP-100 REDWALL Smart Intelligent PIR Detector
- REDWALL outdoor PIR triggers video verification at up to 33 ft range
- Indoor or outdoor mounting for perimeter and entry-zone deployment
- BS8418 (UK) compliant - 1.4 kg (48 oz) compact form factor
$1,365.00 $1,066.99 Save $298.01The item has been added
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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