Product Description
A 50cm male DC barrel pigtail for extending 12-24VDC power runs where the standard short lead won't reach. It suits jobs where the PSU sits in a rack cabinet and the camera or junction box is further away than a stock lead allows — offset camera positions, deeper enclosures, structured cable containment.
Key specs
- Plug: 5.5mm OD x 2.1mm ID male barrel, centre positive — mates with the female DC jack fitted on most analogue HD-TVI, AHD and CVI cameras.
- Wire: 18AWG, red positive / black negative for fast polarity checks at the terminal.
- Rating: 2-5A continuous at 12-24VDC — covers a single camera's IR load or a small parallel run.
- Length: 50cm, longer than the common 15-30cm pigtail, aimed at rack PSU-to-junction-box runs.
- Ends: pre-stripped, terminating straight into screw terminals, crimps or Wago-style lever blocks with no soldering.
- Insulation: flame-retardant PVC over pure copper conductors, which helps limit voltage drop over the longer run.
Where it fits a job
On multi-camera installs using rack-mount PSUs, this length lets you route DC power to a junction box or panel without splicing a standard lead. Pair it with a matching female pigtail to build a full extension when the camera sits away from the power point. It's aimed at analogue DC-powered cameras rather than PoE devices — confirm your camera's jack matches the 5.5x2.1mm size before ordering, since not all barrel connectors are interchangeable.
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
What size barrel plug does this pigtail use?
A 5.5mm OD x 2.1mm ID male barrel plug, centre positive, which mates with the female DC jack on most analogue HD-TVI, AHD and CVI cameras.
How much current can the 50cm pigtail carry?
It's rated 2-5A continuous at 12-24VDC, enough for a single camera's full IR load or a small parallel run.
Do the wire ends need soldering?
No — the ends are pre-stripped and ready for screw terminals, crimps or Wago-style lever blocks.
What advantage does the 50cm length offer compared with a shorter pigtail?
The extra length suits rack PSU-to-junction-box runs or repositioning a camera further from its power point than a 15-30cm lead allows.
