Data Sheet

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODELS
WCS1-4 Outdoor camera power supply, 100/120/240 VAC
input. One 24/26/28 VAC output, total current
capacity of 4 A (100 VA).
WCS4-20 Outdoor multiple camera power supply,
120/240 VAC input. Four fused 24/28 VAC
outputs, total current capacity of 20 A (480 VA).
WCS4-20B Outdoor multiple camera power supply,
120/240 VAC input. Four protected 24/28 VAC
outputs, total current capacity of 12 A (288 VA)
with circuit breakers.
Product Capacity Chart
A partial list of compatible products and the number of units that may be
powered by each power supply are listed below. Capacity is based on the VA
rating of each product to be used with the power supply.
MECHANICAL
Cable Entry Hole plugs for 0.75-inch (1.9 cm) conduit
Latch Stainless steel link-lock latch; can be secured
with padlock (not supplied)
ELECTRICAL
Input Voltage
WCS1-4 100/120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
WCS4-20/WCS4-20B 120 or 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage
WCS1-4 24/26/28 VAC
WCS4-20, WCS4-20B 24/28 VAC
Required Input Current
WCS1-4 1 A
WCS4-20/WCS4-20B 4.40/2.30 A
Output Fuse Ratings
WCS1-4 4 A*
WCS4-20 8 A*
Output Circuit Breaker Ratings
WCS4-20B 3A*
Input Connectors Screw-type barrier strips
Output Connectors Screw-type barrier strips; WCS4-20B is
suitable for Class 2 wiring
Input Wire Size 12–16 gauge solid wire
Output Wire Size
WCS1-4 16–20 gauge solid or stranded wire
WCS4-20/-20B 16–22 gauge solid or stranded wire
GENERAL
Environment Outdoor
Operating Range –50° to 122°F (–45.56° to 50°C)
Construction Aluminum
Finish Gray polyester powder coat
Weight Unit Shipping
WCS1-4 6.8 lb (3.1 kg) 8 lb (3.6 kg)
WCS4-20/4-20B 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) 18 lb (8.1 kg)
*Individual output cannot exceed this rating, and the total of all outputs
cannot exceed the overall rating of the power supply (refer to Models ).
The following are the recommended maximum distances (transformer to load)
and are calculated with a 10 percent voltage drop. (Ten percent is generally
the maximum allowable voltage drop for AC-powered devices.) Distances are
calculated in feet; values in parentheses are meters.
Recommended Wiring Distance Chart
CERTIFICATIONS/RATINGS
•CE
• UL/cUL Listed
• Meets NEMA Type 4X and IP66 standards
Product
Power Supply Model
WCS1-4
(100 VA)
WCS4-20
(480 VA)
WCS4-20B
(288 VA)
CCD Camera (12 VA max)
Indoor Spectra (25 VA)
Outdoor Spectra (70 VA)
Outdoor DF5 (62 VA)
Esprit (70 VA)
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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to in this publication are trademarks of Pelco, Inc. or its affiliates. All other
product names and services are the property of their respective companies.
Product specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.
©Copyright 2010, Pelco, Inc. All rights reserved.
Input
Voltage
Total VA
Consumed
Wire Gauge
20 AWG
(0.5 mm
2
)
18 AWG
(1.0 mm
2
)
16 AWG
(1.5 mm
2
)
24 VAC 25
50
70
113
56
41
(34)
(17)
(12)
180
90
64
(55)
(27)
(19)
287
143
102
(87)
(43)
(31)
26 VAC 25
50
70
133
66
49
(40)
(20)
(15)
212
105
78
(64)
(32)
(24)
337
168
124
(103)
(51)
(38)
28 VAC 25
50
70
155
77
55
(47)
(23)
(17)
246
122
88
(75)
(37)
(27)
392
195
135
(119)
(59)
(41)
4.01
(10.3)
6.50
(16.5)
7.65
(19.4)
7.32
(18.8)
6.63
(16.8)
6.71
(17.0)
4.50
(11.4)
WCS1-4 POWER SUPPLY
NOTE: VALUES IN PARENTHESES ARE CENTIMETERS;
ALL OTHERS ARE INCHES.