It's been a couple of years since I installed all of my IR illuminators. I'm looking for suggestions on the best splitter/adapter to use to power a 4w Tendelux illuminator via a PoE ethernet cable I have at the location. The ones I used before were a little bulky, looking for something more streamline if possible. Thanks!
PoE Splitter/Adapter of choice to power IR illuminator?
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If you don't need the data to be passed-thru, I used one of these for a 6 watt 12 VDC IP cam in a bird house, specs say it's good for 24W (2A @ 12V); it would need some protection from the elements, though==>> UCTRONICS Active PoE Splitter 12V - 2.1mm DC Barrel Jack for IP Camera, Arduino with Ethernet and Wireless Access Point - IEEE 802.3af/at Compliant
Amazon sold a purported "weather-proof" version up until a few months but now it's not available now.
Amazon sold a purported "weather-proof" version up until a few months but now it's not available now.
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There are, have read about them on IPCT here but haven't used one myself. I'll see what I can find but I'll betcha someone will chime in shortly with some good info.
sebastiantombs
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All you need is a "Y" cable with 2.1mm barrel connectors on it to provide two place to plug into 12VDC power, one for the IR and one for the camera. A typical camera with IR on only draws about 7 watts so the total load is under 12 watts assuming a 4 watt illuminator.
Can you link one on Amazon that you're talking about whenever you have a chance? Is it RJ45 on one end and split to two barrel connectors?
Yes, when I first installed my cameras in my new home, I ran a second Cat6 to each location for IR. As it turns out, it would be really nice to have two cameras at some of those locations with IR.
sebastiantombs
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The "Y" cable only splits the power, not the ethernet. It will not allow two cameras on one drop but will allow two 12VDC powered devices from one drop.
Amazon.com : SIM&NAT 1 Female to 2 Male 5.5mm x 2.1mm DC Power Supply Splitter Cord, Y Splitter Adapter Wire, Y-Cable for Security CCTV Parking Camera, LED Strip Light, Pack of 2 : Electronics
Amazon.com : SIM&NAT 1 Female to 2 Male 5.5mm x 2.1mm DC Power Supply Splitter Cord, Y Splitter Adapter Wire, Y-Cable for Security CCTV Parking Camera, LED Strip Light, Pack of 2 : Electronics
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Here's the one that others have recommended in the past. It IS pricey. But I have a bigger issue: both Tycon's site and Newegg list the 12VDC output power plug size as 5.5mm x 2.5mm and call it "standard"...I don't think that jives with the size it should be, if I'm correct, which is 5.5mm x 2.1mm.
Tycon Power Systems - POE-MSPLT-4812P-F - PoE Splitter / Voltage Converter, 48VDC 802.3af PoE input and output, 12VDC @ 1A output, 12W, 5.5x2.1 connector
Tycon Power Systems - POE-MSPLT-4812P-F - PoE Splitter / Voltage Converter, 48VDC 802.3af PoE input and output, 12VDC @ 1A output, 12W, 5.5x2.1 connector
Thanks, I’m looking at powering one camera and one IR on a single drop.
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That is a little pricey, but it might be worth it to me if it would work phone scenario.
I really appreciate all of the input I am receiving!
sebastiantombs
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If that works, then I am golden! I ordered the splitter, it should be here in a couple days. I will test it and see how it works.
sebastiantombs
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That one doesn't pass the POE through to the second cam that he stated in post #9 he'd like to add.
It would work great for just the IR or just a 12VDC non-POE cam, though.
But I guess he could use a 'Y" like you linked to send the 12VDC to the cam AND the IR if the 12VDC splitter can handle the current of both cam and IR.
sebastiantombs
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I bought this adapter, it arrived today and I tested it. When I connect the IR illuminator and camera, the illuminator is powered but the camera is not. Bummer...
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