Alarm Controls SMB-3 Narrow Surface Mount Box - Aluminum Enclosure for Security Devices
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This mounting box features precision aluminum construction that combines lightweight handling with robust protection. The 1.88-inch square dimensions provide a balanced footprint that accommodates standard security components while minimizing visual intrusion in installation environments.
The surface-mount design simplifies installation with direct mounting to walls, panels, or other flat surfaces. The aluminum material offers inherent corrosion resistance and electromagnetic shielding properties that help protect sensitive electronic components from environmental interference and physical damage.
This section brings together practical product details such as Product Material, Width, Depth, Application/Usage, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The SMB-3 mounting box delivers essential advantages for security system installations where reliable device protection and professional appearance matter. The aluminum construction ensures durability in various environments, while the compact design maintains clean sightlines in finished installations.
Durable Aluminum Construction
The aluminum housing provides superior protection against impacts, corrosion, and environmental factors compared to plastic alternatives, ensuring long-term reliability for critical security components.
- Corrosion resistant
- Electromagnetic shielding
- Impact protection
Space-Efficient Design
With compact 1.88-inch square dimensions, this mounting box minimizes footprint while providing adequate interior space for standard alarm and security devices.
- Minimal visual intrusion
- Efficient use of space
- Clean installation appearance
Deployment / Use Cases
This mounting box serves critical roles in security infrastructure deployments where device protection and organized installation are priorities. The surface-mount design accommodates various installation scenarios from wall-mounted security panels to equipment cabinet organization.
Installation professionals value the SMB-3 for its ability to provide consistent, reliable enclosure for electronic components across different security system architectures. The standardized dimensions ensure compatibility with common mounting hardware and installation practices in the security industry.
Alarm System Components
Ideal for housing alarm system modules, sensors, and interface devices that require protected mounting in residential, commercial, or industrial security installations.
Surveillance Device Enclosures
Suitable for protecting smaller surveillance system components, including camera controllers, power supplies, and network interfaces that need organized, secure mounting.
Physical Profile
The SMB-3 features a compact square design with 1.88-inch dimensions that provide balanced proportions for clean installation aesthetics. The aluminum construction offers a professional metallic finish that blends well with various security equipment while providing substantial protection in a minimal footprint. The surface-mount configuration supports straightforward installation using standard fasteners appropriate for the mounting surface material.
- Width
- 1.88" (47.63 mm)
- Depth
- 1.88" (47.63 mm)
Highlights
- Aluminum construction for durable device protection
- Compact 1.88-inch square footprint minimizes space requirements
- Surface-mount design for straightforward installation
- Corrosion-resistant material suitable for various environments
- Electromagnetic shielding protects sensitive components
- Professional-grade enclosure for security system devices
- Standard dimensions compatible with common mounting hardware
- Minimal visual intrusion maintains clean installation appearance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASSA ABLOY |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SMB-3 |
| Brand Name | Alarm Controls |
| Product Model | SMB-3 |
| Product Name | Narrow Surface Mount Box |
| Product Type | Mounting Box |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Material | Aluminum |
| Width | 1.88" (47.63 mm) |
| Depth | 1.88" (47.63 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Application/Usage | Surface |
FAQ
What type of devices is the SMB-3 mounting box designed to protect?
The SMB-3 is designed to protect various security and alarm system components, including alarm modules, sensors, interface devices, camera controllers, and small power supplies. Its compact aluminum enclosure provides reliable protection for electronic devices that require organized, secure mounting in surveillance, access control, and alarm installations.
How does the aluminum construction benefit security device installations?
Aluminum construction offers several advantages for security device installations. It provides superior durability against physical impacts compared to plastic alternatives, offers inherent corrosion resistance for various environmental conditions, and provides electromagnetic shielding that helps protect sensitive electronic components from interference. These properties ensure long-term reliability for critical security system components.
What are the exact dimensions of the SMB-3 mounting box?
The SMB-3 mounting box features a square footprint measuring 1.88 inches in both width and depth (47.63 mm). These compact dimensions provide adequate interior space for standard security components while minimizing the visual footprint and space requirements in installation environments, making it suitable for locations where space conservation matters.
Can this mounting box be used for outdoor installations?
While the aluminum construction provides corrosion resistance and environmental protection, the SMB-3 is primarily designed for surface mounting in indoor or protected outdoor locations. For fully exposed outdoor installations, additional weatherproofing measures may be necessary depending on the specific environmental conditions and the devices being protected within the enclosure.
What mounting method does the SMB-3 support?
The SMB-3 supports surface mounting directly to walls, panels, or other flat surfaces. This installation method provides flexibility for various security system configurations and allows for straightforward mounting using standard fasteners appropriate for the surface material. The design accommodates common installation practices in the security industry.
How does the compact design benefit security system installations?
The compact 1.88-inch square design minimizes visual intrusion while providing adequate protection for security components. This space-efficient approach allows for clean installation aesthetics, efficient use of available space, and maintains organized appearance in finished installations. The standardized dimensions ensure compatibility with common mounting hardware and installation practices.
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