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Wiring and Voltage Loss: Wire Gage Resistance in Ohms at 77 F

This document discusses the importance of proper wire gauge selection for CCTV camera installations based on voltage, amperage, and wire length to minimize voltage loss. It provides tables showing the maximum recommended distances in feet for different wire gauges at various voltages and amperages. An example calculation is shown of the voltage loss over 1500 feet of 18 gauge wire carrying 0.3 amps, demonstrating the need to account for voltage drop to ensure cameras receive sufficient power. Proper wire sizing is necessary to avoid performance and longevity issues caused by low voltage.

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Wiring and Voltage Loss: Wire Gage Resistance in Ohms at 77 F

This document discusses the importance of proper wire gauge selection for CCTV camera installations based on voltage, amperage, and wire length to minimize voltage loss. It provides tables showing the maximum recommended distances in feet for different wire gauges at various voltages and amperages. An example calculation is shown of the voltage loss over 1500 feet of 18 gauge wire carrying 0.3 amps, demonstrating the need to account for voltage drop to ensure cameras receive sufficient power. Proper wire sizing is necessary to avoid performance and longevity issues caused by low voltage.

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The following charts show the approximate

distance/wire gauge recommendations based


upon voltage/amperage requirements. You
need to determine the total amperage
required by the equipment you are using
before determining wire size.

12 VDC
Amps

Wiring and Voltage Loss


Wiring is usually the most disregarded subject
associated with CCTV cameras. Most people
use a wire gage that they are familiar with,
usually 18 gage. Use the following formula for
figuring out the voltage drop in a given current.
You take the resistance per 1000 feet of wire and
multiply it by the current. This equals the voltage
loss.

20
AWG

18
AWG

16
AWG

14
AWG

12
AWG

10
AWG

.250

300

450

750

1200

2000

3000

.500

150

225

375

600

1000

1500

.750

100

150

250

375

600

1000

1.00

75

100

200

300

500

800

1.25

60

90

150

240

380

600

1.50

50

80

125

200

300

500

Wire Gage Resistance in Ohms @ 77o F


12 Gage
1.62
14 Gage
2.58
16 Gage
4.09
18 Gage
6.51
20 Gage
10.4
22 Gage
16.5

1.75

40

70

100

170

275

460

(Figures from the Circ. 31, U.S. Bureau of Stds)

2.00

35

60

90

150

240

400

50

80

130

200

350

2.50

75

120

190

300

2.75

70

100

170

280

3.00

60

100

160

260

Example:
1500 feet of 18 gage wire with a camera that is
drawing .3A.
Equation:
6.51 x (1500/1000) x .3 Amps = 2.91 Volts

2.25

24 VAC
Amps

20
AWG

18
AWG

16
AWG

14
AWG

12
AWG

10
AWG

.250

600

900

1500

2400

4000

6000

.500

300

450

750

1200

2000

3000

.750

200

300

500

750

1200

2000

1.00

150

200

400

600

1000

1600

1.25

120

180

300

480

760

1200

1.50

100

160

250

400

600

1000

1.75

80

140

200

340

550

920

2.00

70

120

180

300

480

800

100

160

260

400

700

2.50

150

240

380

600

2.75

140

200

340

560

3.00

120

200

320

520

2.25

Formula:
Ohms x (Wire length/1000) x Current = Voltage
Drop.

Conclusion:
If you have a camera that takes .3 Amps at 24
Volts AC, by the time you send the power out you
only have 21.09 Volts at the camera. This would
normally fall within the tolerances of the camera
and not be a problem. But, if you had a 12 Volt
DC camera at the same current and wire length,
you would only have 9.09 volts at the camera
which would not fall with the nominal 10%~15%
variance of the camera. In this example you
would only have 75% of the rated voltage needed
to power the camera. This will cause marginal
performance and shorten the life of the camera.

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