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Dummy Cameras & Decoy Bell Boxes

Dummy cameras and decoy bell boxes give a building the look of CCTV or an alarm sounder as a visual deterrent. The range has Texecom Odyssey dummy backplates, a dummy bell box and a dummy cover, Pyronix Deltabell backplates in amber, black, blue, green and red, Mercury dummy dome and bullet cameras, an Eaton dummy siren backplate and a Haydon flashing LED module for dummy bell boxes.

Choosing Dummy Cameras & Decoy Bell Boxes

Choose a dummy camera or a dummy bell box, then match a backplate to the cover or range you already use.

Dummy cameras

The Mercury 351.081UK is a plastic dummy dome camera with one flashing red LED and an on/off switch worked by pressing the dome; it takes 2 x AA batteries, not supplied, and fixing screws are supplied. The 351.082UK is a plastic dummy bullet camera with a flashing infrared LED, a mock cable and a fully adjustable bracket, for indoor and outdoor use; a fixing kit and CCTV window sticker are supplied, and it needs 2 x AA alkaline batteries, not supplied.

Texecom Odyssey decoys

With no electronics fitted, the FCB-0049 is the Odyssey 2 back, while the FCD-0269 takes Odyssey 4 lids and the FCE-0033 takes Odyssey 5 lids. The FCA-0060 for the Odyssey 1 is the backplate only, so its cover is ordered separately. The FCF-0080 is the Odyssey 5 Compact dummy back, the FCD-0277 has a red lens, and the FCD-0282 is an Odyssey 4 dummy bellbox in white with a blue lens.

Deltabell and siren backplates

The Pyronix DELTA-BDA, DELTA-BDB, DELTA-BDBK, DELTA-BDG and DELTA-BDR are Deltabell backplates in amber, blue, black, green and red, each customisable with installer logos. The green DELTA-BDG is weather-resistant polycarbonate with an integrated levelling aid. The Eaton SDR-D-EXT-NC is a non-functional dummy backplate for external siren applications, suitable for outdoor installation.

Adding a flashing light

The Haydon HAY-2LEDMOD fits inside a dummy bell box to simulate an active alarm. Its two white LEDs flash alternately on a cycle of about 1.5 s and show through blue, red, yellow and green lenses. It runs from one 3V CR123A lithium cell, not included, with typical battery life of up to about three years, and fixes with the supplied adhesive pads.

ProductWhat it isNote
351.081UKDummy dome cameraFlashing red LED
351.082UKDummy bullet cameraMock cable, adjustable bracket
FCA-0060Odyssey 1 dummy backplateCover ordered separately
FCE-0033Odyssey 5 dummy backplateAccepts Odyssey 5 lids
DELTA-BDRRed Deltabell backplateInstaller logo printing
HAY-2LEDMODFlashing LED moduleOne CR123A cell

Related categories

For working sounders see burglar alarm bell boxes and Texecom back plates, or browse burglar and intruder alarms and CCTV cameras.

Brands we stock in Dummy Cameras & Decoy Bell Boxes

Eaton, Haydon, Mercury, Pyronix and Texecom.

Frequently asked questions

What is a dummy camera?

A dummy camera is a plastic imitation of a security camera, fitted to deter burglars. Here, both Mercury dummy cameras run their flashing LED on 2 x AA batteries, which are not supplied. The 351.081UK looks exactly like a real dome camera and has an on/off switch you operate by pressing the dome, while the 351.082UK bullet has a flashing infrared LED and a mock cable that make it look like the real thing.

Does a dummy backplate come with a cover?

No, not always: some dummy backplates are sold as the back alone, and the cover is then ordered separately to complete the unit. The Texecom FCA-0060 Odyssey 1 dummy is the backplate only and requires a cover to complete the unit. The FCD-0269 accepts Odyssey 4 lids and the FCE-0033 accepts Odyssey 5 lids, while the FCD-0282 is an Odyssey 4 dummy bellbox in white with a blue lens.

Can a dummy bell box be made to flash?

Yes, a battery-powered LED module fitted inside a dummy bell box flashes to simulate an active alarm, with no mains connection needed. The Haydon HAY-2LEDMOD has two bright white LEDs that flash alternately on a cycle of about 1.5 seconds, bright enough to show through coloured bell-box lenses. It runs from one 3V CR123A lithium cell, not included, and fixes in place with the supplied adhesive pads.

Can a Deltabell backplate carry an installer logo?

Yes, Deltabell backplates are made to be customised with an installer's logo, and some can be screen-printed with installer branding. The Pyronix DELTA-BDA, DELTA-BDB, DELTA-BDBK, DELTA-BDG and DELTA-BDR are all customisable with installer logos, and the DELTA-BDR and DELTA-BDG can be screen-printed with installer branding. The DELTA-BDA is amber, the DELTA-BDB blue, the DELTA-BDBK black, the DELTA-BDG green and the DELTA-BDR red.

Can a dummy camera be used outside?

Yes, a dummy camera can go outside if it is made for outdoor use, so check that before fitting one outdoors. The Mercury 351.082UK dummy bullet camera is for both indoor and outdoor use, with a fully adjustable mounting bracket, a mock cable and a flashing infrared LED. It comes with a fixing kit and a CCTV window sticker and needs 2 x AA alkaline batteries, which are not supplied.

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Written by the West Midlands Electrics technical team

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