• 12V 500mA plug-pack power supply with 2.1 mm DC lead

• A power point within reach of the lead
• An extension lead or splitter if the camera is further away

01

Check the label

The camera must take 12V DC on a 2.1 mm centre-positive plug and draw 0.5 A (500 mA) or less.

02

Plug in the camera

Push the supply's 2.1 mm plug into the camera's power connector or a 2.1 mm extension lead.

03

Switch on

Plug the supply into the power point and switch on.

04

Check day and night

Check the camera runs by day and at night. Restarts at night mean it needs a bigger supply.

Bigger supply

Camera needs more than 0.5 A?

Our SR-PSU-12V1A 12V 1A supply has the same 2.1 mm centre-positive plug and twice the current.

Two cameras

12V 2A plus a splitter

For two to four cameras, use the SR-PSU-12v2A 12V 2A supply with the SR-DCSP-1F2M or SR-DCSP-1F4M splitter.

Bare wires

Wiring into cable?

The IFT-DCF-S socket with screw terminals takes this supply's plug onto bare power wire, no soldering.

Single CCTV camera

One 12V camera that draws 0.5 A or less, day and night.

CCTV microphones

Audio pick-ups that run on 12V beside a camera or recorder.

Replacing a lost adaptor

A like-for-like swap for a 12V 500mA adaptor with a 2.1 mm centre-positive plug.

Small 12V devices

Sensors, LED lights and other 12V gear on a 2.1 mm plug, drawing 0.5 A or less.

Bench testing

Power a camera on the bench while you set it up before it goes on the wall.

Installer's kit

A spare for quick fixes on site.

Will it power my Swann camera?

Yes, if the camera runs on 12V DC, takes a 2.1 mm centre-positive plug and draws 0.5 A or less. This is a generic supply, not made by Swann. Check the camera's label or send us the model.

How much current does it give?

Up to 500 mA (0.5 A) at 12V DC.

Can it run two cameras?

Only if both together draw 0.5 A or less, for example two at 0.25 A each on a 2-way splitter. Cameras with infrared draw more at night, so check the labels.

Is the plug centre positive?

Yes. The 2.1 mm plug is centre positive: the inside contact is +12V and the outer sleeve is negative.

What mains input does it take?

100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.35 A max, so it runs on Australian mains.

Is it approved for Australia?

Yes. It is an Australian approved supply with Australian pins that plug straight into a power point.

How long is the lead?

The 12V DC lead is about 1.8 m.

Can it power a DVR or NVR?

No. Recorders need much more current than 0.5 A. Check the label on your recorder's own adaptor.

What does MEPS Level IV mean?

It is the energy efficiency level the supply meets under Australia's Minimum Energy Performance Standards for external power supplies.

How do I check it with a multimeter?

Set the meter to DC volts, plug the supply in, then put the red probe inside the plug and the black probe on the outer sleeve. It should read about +12V.

Can I use it outdoors?

No outdoor rating is given. Plug it in indoors or inside a weatherproof enclosure, and keep it dry.

How fast can I get it?

Choose Express Post at checkout for priority handling. Orders are tracked and dispatched the same business day when placed before the cutoff.