Product Description
A 50cm male DC pigtail for extending a 12-24VDC power run between a PSU (power supply) and a camera or junction box, when the standard short lead won't reach.
The 5.5mm OD x 2.1mm ID barrel plug is centre-positive and mates with the female DC jacks fitted to most analogue HD-TVI, AHD and CVI cameras — check your camera's jack matches this size before ordering.
Key specs
- Plug: 5.5x2.1mm male barrel, centre positive
- Wire: 18AWG, red positive / black negative for quick polarity checks
- Rating: 2-5A continuous at 12-24VDC — enough for one camera or a small parallel run
- Length: 50cm, for rack PSU-to-junction-box runs or repositioning a camera further from its power point
- Ends: pre-stripped, ready for screw terminals, crimps or Wago-style lever blocks — no soldering
- Insulation: flame-retardant PVC over pure copper conductors, which helps keep voltage drop down on the longer run
Before you buy
Pair this with a female barrel pigtail if you need to bridge a gap rather than terminate directly. On longer cable runs, IR LEDs draw more current at night, so an undersized or already-stretched power budget can show up as flickering or a blank image after dark — worth checking your PSU rating and total cable length if that happens.
Specifications
- Product Type
- DC Male Barrel Pigtail
- Connector Type
- Male DC Barrel
- Barrel Size
- 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- Polarity
- Centre Positive (Red)
- Wire Length
- 50
- Wire Gauge
- 18 AWG
- Wire Colour
- Red/Black
- Voltage Rating
- 12-24 VDC
- Current Rating
- 5
- Wire Material
- Pure copper
- Insulation
- Flame-retardant PVC
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this fit my camera's power jack?
It mates with standard 5.5mm OD x 2.1mm ID female DC jacks, centre positive, which covers most analogue HD-TVI, AHD and CVI cameras — check your camera's jack size to be sure.
How much current can it carry?
The 18AWG wire is rated for 2-5A continuous at 12-24VDC, which covers a single camera or a small parallel-wired run.
Do I need to solder the ends?
No — the ends come pre-stripped for screw terminals, crimps or Wago-style lever blocks.
My camera's night image flickers or goes black — could this cable be the cause?
IR LEDs draw more power at night, so an underpowered supply or a long, thin cable run can cause voltage drop and flickering; check your PSU rating and overall cable length.
