Can I power an extra IR illuminator from my DS-2CD2342WD-I?

bp2008 · Oct 29, 2016

ramleaf said:
Basically the connection is like this:

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Good illustration. That is exactly what I was trying to describe earlier. It is how I power a 12 volt microphone next to one of my cameras, but there is no reason it would not be just as effective for an IR illuminator.

105437 · Oct 29, 2016

Thanks for confirming @bp2008. I'll pick up a 500mA 12v power supply and cable things up and see how it works. I appreciate info from @Securame and @nayr but it seems that this type of configuration has worked so I'm willing to try it.

105437 · Nov 10, 2016

@ramleaf and @bp2008... Looks like I have received all my components to add the extra illuminator. Here's a diagram of how I plan on connecting things. I plan on doing this Saturday.

ramleaf · Nov 10, 2016

105437 said:
@ramleaf and @bp2008... Looks like I have received all my components to add the extra illuminator. Here's a diagram of how I plan on connecting things. I plan on doing this Saturday.

Good! That should work.

105437 · Nov 10, 2016

Thanks @ramleaf. I tested the illuminator manually and it makes a difference so I'm looking forward to getting this permanently installed. There weren't any reviews on it so I hope it lasts.

bp2008 · Nov 10, 2016

105437 said:
@ramleaf and @bp2008... Looks like I have received all my components to add the extra illuminator. Here's a diagram of how I plan on connecting things. I plan on doing this Saturday.

That is right (you can't actually connect all those items any other way). Very nice illustration though.

105437 · Nov 13, 2016

I just made all the connections today and now waiting on nightfall to adjust how the illuminator is aimed. I have confirmed that the camera and illuminator are powered and working as expected. Looking forward to how this looks tonight. I really appreciate all the help from everyone to get this done!

105437 · Nov 13, 2016

Pretty pleased with the Before and After results. Would be a bit better if the illuminator was more flood than spot. All in all, it did what I hoped and that was to add some light to the steps and front door area.

flashkick · Jul 19, 2018

Hi all, thanks for the information.

I copied what was done above and it did not work.
The port the NVR did not even light up when i patched the adaptor in.

Any ideas?

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