C325WB and Tapo POE Splitter POE TL-PoE10R
Hey all,
I just installed a C325WB ColorPro Camera. I am really liking it. I wish the color in daylight could be punched up a bit but overall very nice. I am replacing my 48v DC POE Hikvisions which I ran ethernet cable too and wanted to use the same cabling. The power source for the last 4 years has been with the same 120V AC to DC 48v POE splitter at an AC outlet and not a switch. The run is about 25 ft.
The power adapter that comes with the camera is 9V DC output. I got it powered up with a 15 foot extension cable and also tried a POE 12v splitter and that option worked too. But I really wanted to stay in the 9v manufacture spec as much as I could.
I ended buying a TP-Link TL-PoE10R, 802.3af Compliant Gigabit PoE Splitter, 5/9/12V DC, selected 9v on the splitter box and put it up at the camera with 2 sided tape. I tested the output at the camera (no load) with a multimeter at 9.1v. I cut a 2" hole into the mounting point on the house for a clean look. The pigtails went into hole but the splitter box was a little to big to fit.
It's been in service for a week. I know the official answer would be to only use the approved power supply but this option is working for so far.
Thank you,
Martin
Riley,
Thank you for the feedback. The TP Link splitter is well protected under the entry way to the house. I'll certainly check output at the barrel connector regularly to see if it drops off. I do have a 15 ft extension cable that works. I may just use that.
A little more color saturation and contrast in the highlight areas would be nice but that's just personal preference. These camera's (especially at their price point) do everything I need them to - Easy set up and sharp images.
Marty
I used a 2" hole saw bit that attached to my drill for the cut out. My house is mostly stucco, styrofoam and chicken wire (typical Southwest build). I tucked the pigtail into the hole and mounted the camera over the cutout. If you go this route make sure to cut away from any studs or you wont have room to tuck the cables. Two sided foam tape from Home Depot to mount the black box over the camera works fine.
I don't have a photo of the cutout but could remove the camera this weekend if you really want to see it.
Good luck with this "unsupported" solution.
