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title: Understanding Clare Part Numbers
description: Ever wonder what doe the various Clare product SKU's mean? Today we are looking at how part numbers are structured and what each unique string means.
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# [Understanding Clare Part Numbers](https://www.clarecontrols.com/dealer-news/understanding-clare-part-numbers)

 Written by [Clare Controls](https://www.clarecontrols.com/dealer-news/author/clare-controls) | Jun 12, 2018 7:16:48 PM

Did you know that each Clare product part number has a meaning? Today, we're breaking down the part number structure for our ClareVision Plus, ClareVue Lighting, Clare Stream and Clare Media product lines.

 

 

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**ClareVision Plus**  
The ClareVision Plus product line has the most unique and informative part number structure. Here's an example of one of our popular cameras, the [ClareVision Plus 2MP Turret Camera](http://dealer.clarecontrols.com/product/2mp-turret-camera-enhanced-ir/).

<http://dealer.clarecontrols.com/product/2mp-turret-camera-enhanced-ir/>

- Product Line - ClareVision Plus, ClareVue, ClareStreams, etc.
- Series - Determines the series; (**B**)udget, (**M**)ainline, (**P**)roline
- MP - The cameras megapixel size, 2MP, 4MP, etc.
- Form Factor - (**T**)urret, (**B**)ullet, (**D**)ome, (**C**)ube, (**D**)oor(**B**)ell, (**P**)an(**T**)ilt, etc.
- Revision - Internal series number
- Unique Specs - **ODI**/**IDI** (**O**ut**d**oor/**I**n**d**oor **I**lluminated), **W** (**W**ireless)

Here we can see the [ClareVision Plus 32-Channel NVR](http://dealer.clarecontrols.com/product/32-channel-nvr-8tb-hdd-poe/).

<http://dealer.clarecontrols.com/product/32-channel-nvr-8tb-hdd-poe/>

- Channels - Displays the number of camera channels available
- PoE Ports - Here you can see how many of those channels include PoE support
- Included HDD - The total TB size of the included on-board Hard Disk Drive.

**ClareVue Lighting**  
ClareVue Lighting follows a similar structure with varying values.

 

- Style - This is the form factor and function of the light controller. Combinations include: 
    - **MN**/**AN** - (**M**aster **N**eutral/**A**ccessory **N**eutral), **S**/**D** - (**S**witch/**D**immer) 
    - **APS** - (**Ap**pliance **S**witch), **LDM** (**L**amp **D**immer **M**odule)
    - **TRR** - (**T**amper **R**esistant **R**eceptacle)
    - **5KP** - (**5**-Scene **K**eypad)
- Color - There are two possible color variations: (**W**)hite & (**L**)ight (**A**)lmond

**Media Distribution & Amplifiers**  
Media Distribution and Amplifier part numbers also hold unique values.

- Function - If the unit transmits/receives a digital signal
- Range - Common range includes 70M and 100M
- Channels - First digit displays the number of possible audio input channels
- Wattage - The number of watts available for each channel.

Any products that are not manufactured by Clare Controls directly will usually use a part number supplied by the original manufacturer.

Have questions? Our inside sales team is here to help!

**941.328.3991 ex:7049**

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