CCTV Junction Boxes

It gives the cable joints behind a camera a covered space, so connectors are not left hanging outside or crammed into the wall. Boxes such as the Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-DM21 take the cable in from the side or the bottom, which suits a cable run along the surface as well as one coming straight through the wall, and the camera then fixes to the box.

One made for that camera's base, such as the Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-DM21, an aluminium box for dome cameras that takes camera loads up to 4.5 kg. The DS-1280ZJ-DM46 deep base is designed for Hikvision mini-dome and turret cameras such as the DS-2CD25xx series. Check the camera data sheet for the box it names, because the fixing holes have to line up.

Yes, the Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-TR13 is a die-cast aluminium back box for turret cameras, with a sealed cable outlet and room inside for connectors. The white DS-1280ZJ-TR13 has a load capacity of 1 kg. The DS-1280ZJ-DM46 deep base also suits turret cameras and is rated to 4.5 kg, and the TP-Link VIGI VJB-300 fits VIGI turrets.

The Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-S/GREY is an aluminium junction box for Hikvision bullet cameras, fitted with a 3/4" cable gland. Where corrosion is a concern, the DS-1284ZJ-M-AC3(OS) is a 316L stainless steel wall-mount box for bullet and turret cameras. The TP-Link VIGI VJB-300 fits the S385 bullet.

Yes, a PTZ or speed dome needs a box sized to its larger base. The Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-SD11 is designed for 4-inch PTZ cameras, measuring 157.7 mm across and 39.7 mm high, with side and bottom outlets. On a building corner, the DS-1604ZJ-BOX-Corner is a corner mount bracket with a junction box built in, for PTZ and speed-dome cameras.

Most can, with the right sealing. The Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-DM46 is suitable for outdoor installations when used with waterproof rubber seals, and the Haydon HAY-JB190 is rated IP65, dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets. Keep glands and cable entries sealed, because an open entry lets water in whatever rating the box carries.

Yes, the Hikvision DS-1284ZJ-M-AC3(OS) is made from 316L stainless steel with an anti-corrosion coating, for corrosive or harsh sites. It is a wall-mount box for bullet and turret cameras, measuring 229 x 210 x 135 mm and weighing about 1.981 kg. The DS-1280ZJ-S-428C-ACY is a lighter aluminium alternative with an anti-corrosion surface treatment.

They are general-purpose IP65 enclosures for joints in camera power and data cables, small control units, sensors and terminal blocks. The HAY-JB100 measures 100 x 100 x 50 mm and the HAY-JB300 measures 300 x 220 x 120 mm. The HAY-JB150, JB190, JB240 and JB300 are moulded from halogen-free ABS with Class II insulation.

Yes, the TP-Link VIGI VJB-300 is a waterproof aluminium junction box made for VIGI network cameras, and it suits bullet, turret, dome and pan-tilt models. Power and Ethernet cables tuck inside the box instead of running exposed along the wall, which keeps the installation tidy and the cables out of reach.

Yes, several Hikvision boxes have a maximum load: 4.5 kg for the DS-1280ZJ-DM21 and DS-1280ZJ-DM46, and 1 kg for the white DS-1280ZJ-TR13. For the DS-1280ZJ-DM46 and the white DS-1280ZJ-TR13, the mounting surface must hold at least three times the combined weight of the camera and the box, so check the wall as well as the box.