what's the right bracket for a IPC-T5442T-ZE 4MP Starlight?

[Dr Ian]

just about to order and need a wall mount for a IPC-T5442T-ZE 4MP Starlight?

empiretech has two listed: pfb203-w and a PFB204 -W

Any ideas the difference

 

[Buddym]

I use the pfa121 with my IPC-T5442TM-ASE

 

[samplenhold]

from the datasheet:


Here is how the holes line up:

 

[Jay Roman]

from the datasheet:

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Here is how the holes line up:

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This may be a stilly/stupid question.

but How does a junction box differ from a wall mount ?

I just ordered the IPC-T5442T-ZE from Andy and i also got the pfa130-e junction box with it.

Did i fuck up ? Should I have gotten the PFB203W Instead?

Do i still need to order the PFB203W ?

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

https://www.amazon.com/EmpireTech-IPC-T5442T-ZE-Vari-Focal-Eyeball-Starlight/dp/B08C77TNY9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&imprToken=eNnu.Pmf5hsW5hcTVECAQg&linkCode=w61&m=A329YQ83EBQGJF&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1616469219&redirect=true&s=merchant-items&slotNum=0&sr=1-1

We put all brackets selection on the purchasing link, check this one.

 

[Dr Ian]

thanks all, got the right one ordered. I prefer the look of the wall mount to the junction box

 

[samplenhold]

Did i fuck up ? Should I have gotten the PFB203W Instead?

No. I use that box for that cam no problem. It is all in what look you want. I bought that box but never actually used it. I've used the PFA130-E instead.

 

[AP-123]

Just about to mount another IPC-T5442T-ZE on the wall (smooth trowel stucco). All others I've drilled into the wall with no Wall Mount Bracket.

What are the benefits of using the PFB203W vs mounting it to the wall?

 

[TonyR]

Just about to mount another IPC-T5442T-ZE on the wall (smooth trowel stucco). All others I've drilled into the wall with no Wall Mount Bracket.

What did you do with the cam's pigtail? In other words, did it fit under the cam or did you have to drill a BIG 3/4" hole in the wall to fit it though?

IMO, one of the best reasons for a box or mount is so you can drill only a small, 3/8" hole (half as big as for the pigtail RJ-45) to feed the CAT-5e through, terminate with your RJ-45 male, test it, plug it into the pigtail, test operation then weather-proof the connection well, like ==>> this.

 

[AP-123]

Thanks, @TonyR. Good point.
I did have to drill a fairly good size hole to get the pigtail through. But I think it does look a little cleaner mounted to the outside of the garage.
Here's a peek at one of my existing cams.
Your suggestion is to get the junction box AND the mount?

 

[looney2ns]

All you need is the PFB203W mount, it has room in it to store the pigtail connection.

 

[AP-123]

And so it is written... thanks, gents. PFB203W ordered.

 

[TonyR]

Thanks, @TonyR. Good point.
I did have to drill a fairly good size hole to get the pigtail through. But I think it does look a little cleaner mounted to the outside of the garage.
Here's a peek at one of my existing cams.
Your suggestion is to get the junction box AND the mount?

Negative, one or the other.
@looney2ns took care of ya, me and the missus were literally, out to lunch.