Power to several 5v outdoor IP Cameras

[JohnMcG 0]

So far, I have 6 wireless IP cameras each using 5v dc. I use these for wildlife, and running 240v to each with a 5v convertor for each at the camera end starts to get a bit dangerous.

 

I'm thinking it must be possable to convert to 5v localy, and then run 5v cables outdoor.

 

Will this work? What do I need to think of?

 

I would run them in paralel so they all get 5v but I guess this results in lower amps to each. Would I need to increase the amps on the convertor? How sensitive are IP CCTV cameras to amps?

 

I could also think of running 12v or 24v and converting to this at the cameras, as I have some sensors and one HD IP Cam that could use this, but I may just want the 5v cameras on this.

 

At most the furthest camera could be 50m away.

 

Any advice?

[Soundy 1]

I've done something similar to power a remote network switch - 24VAC over 18/2 wire out to the location, then an adjustable voltage regulator along with the switch inside a NEMA box.