Wiring Recommendations; Wiring Connections - Wirepath Surveillance WPS-565-DOM-A Installation Manual

3. Wiring Recommendations

Wiring should be installed, terminated, and tested for connectivity before the
camera is installed. Specifications for each connection are detailed below.

3.1. Wiring Connections

1. Power (Required)
It is recommended to install the camera power supply near the recording
location and run a remote power wire to the camera. Use the voltage drop
calculator at www.SnapAV.com to find the correct gauge for a given length
of wire.
Included WPS-ACC-PWR-M is illustrated to demonstrate the correct polarity for power.
2. BNC Video Output (Required)
Install coaxial cable for transmitting video to a DVR or display monitor.
Recommended Cable
3. RS485 Communication +/- Wires (Optional)
Connect the RS485 wires to a controller or a Wirepath DVR to enable remote
access to the OSD setup menu.
Camera
+
(White)
-
(Green)
Important! Separate and insulate the ends of the RS485 wires if they will not be
connected. DO NOT connect the + and - wires together.
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Pinout
—
+
RG-59 or RG-6
Pinout
Controller
+
(Positive)
-
(Negative)
1 2 3
12V DC BNC
RS485 Leads
Power In Video Out
Wire Size (AWG)
Minimum 18 AWG
Calculate based on
voltage and wire
length
75-ohm rated BNC connectors
Use a BNC-RCA adapter for composite input
2 Cat5e/6 conductors or 2-conductor alarm wire is
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Power Requirements
12V DC or 24V AC
(500mA minimum)
Connector Type
Wire Size (AWG)
Minimum 24 AWG
recommended
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