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Security Cameras?
I just bought a security system at a police auction, but it didn’t have cables for the cameras. What kind of cables do I need and where do I find them?
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5 Comments
17:40, 12.02.2010
Radio Shack. Most camera systems use RG-6 or RG-59 just like cable television. You can buy the cables with the end connectors already on them, or just buy the cable by itself and buy the end connectors and a crimping tool and put them on yourself.
Also, I have no idea what you will be using to monitor the cameras. Depending on what it is the ends that connect to the monitor, DVR, etc. will usually be different than the ones that connect to the cameras themselves. I recommend taking the system with you when you go for the cables. Good luck.
My husband and I own a security company.
23:18, 12.02.2010
In addition to what was said above, you could also use CAT5 Cable with Baluns. Baluns are little units that convert standard Video signals so they can be sent over standard twisted pair cable. The benefit being you can also run the power over the cable and you don’t have to go buying two types of wire.
That being said, if the system you bounght is one of those department store offshore all-in-one units you may be SOL.
BNC and RCA are typically the connections used in most camera’s Here is a pic http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNC_connect…
There is also the issue of power. Make sure you have the right power source for the camera’s using the wrong one may fry them. Normally standard box style camera’s use 24VAC while many PCB camera’s use 9 to 12VDC.
There is abit more information at http://www.keepsafesystems.ca
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