camera power supply decision

[mr.verbal 0]

Hi I just purchased a

 

7 nuvico cd-d4n compact day/night color dome camera w/ 3-axis gimbel. it uses

12VDC

 

also 1

nuvico Easyview cd-sd series indoor 550 tvl day/night dome camera with 36 ir leds

it uses 12VDC/24VAC Dual Voltage

 

My question is do I need to get 8 12V dc power adaptors for each camera

or do i need to get a 12V multi-power supply.

 

I'm not doing the installing, however I'm having certified electricians install it

I want to get a head start on what I need to get instead of them charging me insane prices on accessories.

 

Thank you for your time

[RickA 0]

Depends on the wire runs for the camera's, how far away will they be from the power source? If they are all under 94 feet and using 18-2 then you should be able to get away with an 8 output power supply panel. The one that will require the most will be the IR dome, when the IR led's kick on. Hope this help's.

[thewireguys 3]

I would use a multi output fused power supply. Its a cleaner easier install and you can plug it in to a UPS for battery backup. I hate wallworts.

[rory 0]

How far are the camera runs?

[scorpion 0]

do I need to get 8 12V dc power adaptors for each camera

 

Holy Smokes!! Lets see. How many power strips will I need? Where will I put the power strips for the 8 12 volt "wall warts". Can I plug the second power strip in to the first power strip?

 

Shall I bolt the power strips to the wall behind some furniture where they can hide?

 

If I have 8 wall warts, 1 DVR, 1 monitor, 1 table lamp, 1 table clock will I exceed the limitations of my circuit breaker?

 

Will my fire marshall drop dead from a heart attack when he sees all of those wires laying on my carpet???

 

OK! OK! I am over doing it, but it is food for thought!

[mr.verbal 0]

do I need to get 8 12V dc power adaptors for each camera

 

Holy Smokes!! Lets see. How many power strips will I need? Where will I put the power strips for the 8 12 volt "wall warts". Can I plug the second power strip in to the first power strip?

 

Shall I bolt the power strips to the wall behind some furniture where they can hide?

 

If I have 8 wall warts, 1 DVR, 1 monitor, 1 table lamp, 1 table clock will I exceed the limitations of my circuit breaker?

 

Will my fire marshall drop dead from a heart attack when he sees all of those wires laying on my carpet???

 

OK! OK! I am over doing it, but it is food for thought!

 

 

lol thats true, I was wondering the same thing in the end.

I guess I'll have to go with the suggestion of a multi-power supply with fuses.

[mr.verbal 0]

I would use a multi output fused power supply. Its a cleaner easier install and you can plug it in to a UPS for battery backup. I hate wallworts.

 

would that multi output fused power supply be able to handle the camera with IR as well?

 

Do you have any recommendations of which multi output fused power supply I should use for these cameras that would last long, fair price, and quality

[thewireguys 3]

Without knowing the cameras power requirements or how far away the cameras are from the power supply we can't give you a exact model number. Altronix makes very good power supply's and this one might work for you.

 

Altronix

[RickA 0]

According to the part numbers for the camera's you have posted the seven mini domes require 500ma each and the cd-sd needs 1000ma with LED's on. Hope this helps.

[Smit9352 0]

According to the part numbers for the camera's you have posted the seven mini domes require 500ma each and the cd-sd needs 1000ma with LED's on. Hope this helps.

So without the IR LED's on you're probably looking at around 500mA or 620mA at most. But you want to get a power supply that is regulated and can support 1Amp a channel (1,000mA) and uhm... plugging that many things into a wall gives your customer another reason to be unhappy with the purchase!

 

Consider a DC-9 Channel power supply box, they are much nicer and you can get a 9Channel with 1Amp per channel or possibly a 16Channel with 500mA per channel.

 

Would you like me to snap you a picture of one setup so you can get an idea of how they are setup?

 

Thanks,

John

[mr.verbal 0]

According to the part numbers for the camera's you have posted the seven mini domes require 500ma each and the cd-sd needs 1000ma with LED's on. Hope this helps.

So without the IR LED's on you're probably looking at around 500mA or 620mA at most. But you want to get a power supply that is regulated and can support 1Amp a channel (1,000mA) and uhm... plugging that many things into a wall gives your customer another reason to be unhappy with the purchase!

 

Consider a DC-9 Channel power supply box, they are much nicer and you can get a 9Channel with 1Amp per channel or possibly a 16Channel with 500mA per channel.

 

Would you like me to snap you a picture of one setup so you can get an idea of how they are setup?

 

Thanks,

John

 

 

Yea John I would appreciate it if you could just give me a visualization of the setup. Thanks

 

One question, there wouldnt be any problems with the 7 cameras and the 1 IR LED camera due to differences in mA? I plan to keep the IR on which makes it 1Amp. Thanks again.

[thewireguys 3]

One question, there wouldnt be any problems with the 7 cameras and the 1 IR LED camera due to differences in mA? I plan to keep the IR on which makes it 1Amp. Thanks again.

 

That will not be a problem. This power supply will work fine.

 

Features/Specifications

• 12VDC or 24VDC output.

• 6 amp of total continuous supply current output.

• Sixteen (16) fuse protected outputs.

• Filtered and electronically regulated outputs.

• Output fuses are rated @ 1 amp.

• 115VAC 50/60Hz, 1.45 amp input.

• Input fuse is rated @ 3.5 amp.

• Surge suppression.

• AC/DC power LED indicator.

• Power On/Off switch.

• Unit maintains camera synchronization.

• Lifetime Warranty.