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Specifying the right power source for a project is as important as any other element of the design. Specialized power supply products are available for access control and video systems.
With the growing popularity of UTP and IP video, additional products are available. Today’s locksmiths need to know what’s on the market so they can win those projects.
Power supplies may require the services of an electrician to provide the connection of line voltage. In most jurisdictions, working with line voltage wiring requires licensing and insurance.
The typical work-around for this is to use a plug-in type wall wart, or to order the power supply with a line cord. However, your choice of a power supply should be guided by other criteria other than the issue of how you will connect it to line voltage.
SECURITRON Q&A
Securitron is a major supplier of access control power supplies, so we asked their technical support staff for some pointers on how to select a power supply. Following are the Ledger’s questions and Securitron’s answers.
