Security Camera Transformer Overburden Problem – IR Illuminator

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Project Bolony

Recently, I had discovered that my Security Cameras Best Sellers” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>security cameras that I had an

I was able to find and order a bigger transformer and I believe I have solved the problem now. So I determined that the transformers that came with the security cameras are 2A or 2000MA. I deducted that the cameras are .5A each as I couldn’t seem to find this information stat anywhere. The IR Illuminator lights are readily labeled so I was able to do some quick math. I concluded that if I had a 2A

5A security camera power supply transformer

Ultimately, I found a 5A transformer with an 8-way splitter. This allows me to have the 2A light, along with up to 6 cameras plugged in to the same transformer. If I have more lights, then I will just not use some of the splitters if I have already reached the 5A capacity. This seems to be working out so far. The other configuration lasted almost 3 years. Hopefully, this has helped clear up any problems that have come up with the IR Illuminator lights plugged in to the same transformers that came with the security camera system. The IR Illuminator lights definitely have improved what can be seen in the security cameras at night.

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Security Camera Transformer Overburden Problem – IR Illuminator