InstallerCCTV 18 Output 29 Amp 12V Distributed Power Supply Box for Security Camera
- 90V -132V AC Input 60Hz; DC 12V Output regulated power box; Supports up to 18 cameras, 18 individual outlet pairs. Max output 29Amp total; it also provides manually adjustable voltage from 12VDC to 13.7VCD and supports enough power for security IR night vision cameras.
- Individual fuse output protection with power indication, each channel 2 Amp, safeguarding cameras, DVRs, or baluns
- COMMERCIAL GRADE QUALITY: This power supply for the CCTV camera includes a 3-Prong AC Power Cord for the power box to plug into the wall. The power is the Brand of Meanwell, meeting safety requirements.
- MULTIPLE USES: can be used to power most of any DC 12V devices, including CCTV security equipment, Mics, DVR, and Lighting equipment.
- Dimension: 10(W) x 8.5(L) x 3.75(H). One-year warranty. Easy to use, just plug and use, UL Listed, Safety certified.
18 Output 29 Amp 12V Distributed Power Supply Box for Security System
Rating is 4.7 out of five stars based on 10 reviews
SKU: PB29A18D4
$79.49Price
Reviews
I have 16 cameras all with IR night vision, the original power supply didn't seem to have the juice for all the cameras IR's especially over 100 ft runs for some cameras.
This year the power supply died to 8 of my 16 cameras, when I called where I bought it they stated the manufacture offers Life time warranty. Then told me they started this the year after I bought mine, so I was S.O.L..........great I explained what I had setup and that I had 16 cameras and they stated I needed more AMP,s then my old one offered for all those cameras........??????? They didn't state this when they originally sold this to me, and yet They were aware of my setup before.
Disgusted I went elsewhere looking for 12V DC CCTV power supply with MAX amps. In my search I came across 12 AMP, 16 AMP, 20 AMP, and 24 AMP. Then I stumbled onto this one 12V DC 29 AMPS!!!!!for 18 cameras. ( Yes I still only have 16 no plans yet to add more ) I searched the internet and saw prices for this exact model ranging from as low as $69.99 to as high as $259 with the average price being $99. For $69.99 I jumped on it, shipping was fast IR on my cameras work great have yet to see it get hot enough for fan to come on automatically but it does get warm. Installation was easy, little tight along wire connections but not that big of a deal. Only down side is doesn't come with a Door lock. Be nice to have this to prevent thieves from cutting power to cameras. I just lock door to room where camera system is so NOT a deal breaker. Other minor issues would have liked trip switch instead of fuses. Also have to find a place for replaceable fuses haven't looked yet but need to in case a 1or 2 go.
My opinion over all is can't go wrong with this power supply seems very well built and does the job well, just search around don't buy for $259 current price at time of this review $75 9/16/2013
For SHORT cable runs it works. BUT, if you have a long run, like 100 feet or more, you're going to have problems.
ALL of the security camera cable sets that are for sale on Amazon and everywhere else are CHEAPLY MADE.
They all are 22 to 24awg, the wires are fine like baby hair and they are completely inadequate to carry 12 volts over a long distance.
Smaller wires = higher resistance = voltage drop. And a camera that has IR LEDs will draw a good bit more than those tiny wires can carry.
On a 100' run the voltage dropped enough that when it got dark and the camera LEDs came on it drew more than the wires could supply and the camera goes into a brownout and reboot cycle. So I ended up having to compensate for this by using an old laptop power brick that pushed 14v 2amps to the camera on the 100' wire. After the voltage drop it still was able to pull 12 volts through the wire so the camera could operate correctly at night.
What would be the ideal power supply would be one that you could set a jumper on each output to give 12v or 14v to overcome wiring issues.
OR, what would be the best thing would be for the Chinese cable makers to make cables that follow proper electrical specifications.
It's actually unsafe to push more voltage through a wire than it's rated for. But what can you do when ALL the cables are made wrong?
Anyway, I like this device. I wish there were one with double the capacity (36 camera) but there isn't so I'll have to buy a second one.
I'm also going to have to shop for one that's similar but allows higher voltage output for overcoming cheaply made Chinese cables.
If your cable runs are under 100 feet you should be ok with this. I give it 4 stars, I would give it 5 if there were jumpers to output higher voltages.
I purchased this power supply to make an 8 camera system install easier and neater in appearance. I installed this power supply next to my DVR. I simply ran my coax/power (Siamese) cable directly connected to my cameras to my DVR. The coax cable was then installed to the DVR. I had also purchased some power cable pigtails so I would not have to cut and strip the power cable. So I simply plugged the power cable into the pigtails,....which I had previously wired the pigtails into this power supply box. This gave me a professional install look and made the job so much easier. (I had wired the pigtails to the box first,....then simply had the connection ends hanging out of the box for quick connections.)
Now I am only using 8 of the power ports,....so I am confident this should last a good while. (Not pulling anywhere near the rated amps) That said,....I am giving this a 5 star rating after only two days use,....because of a previous reviewers comments about customer support. And of course because for the past 48 hours,.....it has worked flawlessly for myself.
I was skeptical at first that this would actually include the pictured Mean-Well power supply, but it does. Really, when reliability matters, you can't do much better. (Please be aware there are numerous ripoffs and lookalikes to the genuine Mean-Well design.) This unit has actual replaceable fuses, so in the event you have a circuit or two with a higher load, you can substitute in a larger fuse. It looks like they intended for you to be able to do this, up to 5A on an a circuit. The wire between the power supply and the circuit board could be larger - it is 16AWG for a 29-amp overall capacity, but I doubt for as short as it is that there will ever be a noticeable voltage drop from that. This is the second InstallerCCTV-branded power supply I purchased, both different models. The circuit boards were loose in both on arrival and the screws were all in at off angles. Might be better off shipping the board wrapped up separately and letting the customer screw it in if shipping it assembled is a problem.
No issues. It's been in service providing power to 18 of 32 cameras for about six months. I carefully drilled a 3" hole in the cabinet in front of the cooling fan to aid in cooling as I could see no way for it to cool properly without. The unit is installed in a summertime warm location. I will add additional cooling to the general area before next summer. It comes with extra fuses, but I recommend buying a box of spares as it is very easy to pop a fuse. It would be nice if the cabinet had plug in's for the typical camera to plug directly in without having to purchase the pig tails. It makes a much neater job not having 32 camera power supplies, safer since each line is protected. I have not performed a voltage drop test at each camera yet or a current test. It's doing what I bought it to do and I'm happy so far.