Ge security system

[coolcloo1019 0]

Hi guys, new user here.

 

I bought a business from a guy who has a whole security system that is not hooked up. I've never dealt with a security system so I will tell you what I have and let you the experts tell me what I should do.

 

I have a GE Security StoreSafe SDVR-10-80. I also have an Altronix ALTV1224C power supply. I believe there are 10 cameras but I am only looking at installing maybe 2 or 3. I was looking at all the wiring and I believe I understand how the cameras hook to the DVR although the cords are very short and I'm assuming I will have to get extensions.

 

I'm hoping that somebody can just point me in the right direction of what I need to do to get this up and running. Ask me questions, whatever it takes. I appreciate the help.

 

Thanks,

Sean.

 

Edit: The cameras that I have are GE model GBC-DS-950-4

[Soundy 1]

I see you posted this on TrailVoy.com too

 

First, for connecting the cameras to the DVR, rather than "extensions", you'll just want new cables made to the proper lengths. Actually, extensions would be the same cables, you'd just need couplers to connect them together.

 

There are three common ways to cable this...

 

One is to use a run of RG59 coax with BNC connectors, and a run of appropriate power cable like 18/2, 16/2, or station-Z wire.

 

Another is to use Siamese cable, which is RG59 and 18/2 wire joined along its length by web - a little more convenient, usually a little more expensive.

 

The third is to use twisted-pair cable like Cat3, Cat5e or Cat6, running the video over one pair using baluns on each end, and power down the other pairs.

 

Since you're using 12VDC cameras, you probably want to avoid the balun method, as that will probably lead to ground loops and all sorts of signal quality problems. So then it just becomes a question of what cables are available and/or cost-effective to you.

 

For ease of cabling, you'll want to mount the power supply near where you put the DVR, so you can pull power and video cables together to the same location. Make sure you get the polarity right when connecting the power.

[coolcloo1019 0]

Well I've already got 3 siamese hooked into the power supply. They were there from the previous owner of the system. The power ends are hooked to the DC Output and then the BNC connector I'm assuming is what will connect to the DVR. Then the opposite end will hook right to the leads on the camera.

 

My only question now is how do I get power to the DVR. It's got a 12VDC female socket. So do I just run another wire from the DC Output on the power supply to the DVR for it's power?