
SerVision CVG-M Installation Guide
Installing the CVG-M System 12
Figure 7: Connecting cameras to the power supply through the Activator connector
Transforming the Supplied Voltage to 12V
When the power supply for one or more devices is routed from the vehicle battery, you must ensure that the voltage
reaching the devices is 12V. If the vehicle battery supplies power at a voltage other than 12V, you must insert a
transformer between the battery and the device, as in figure 8 below.
In order to ensure that the transformer is compatible with the vehicle battery, it is recommended that it be purchased
in the country in which it will be used. In addition, make sure the capacity of the transformer is more than sufficient
for all of the devices connected to it. You can calculate the required capacity by calculating the sum of the power
consumptions of each device drawing power from the battery through the line. For example, if two cameras and a
sensor are connected directly to the battery, and each one uses 2W, the total requirement is 6W. Allow an additional
margin of 20-30% when you select the transformer. Thus, if the devices require a total of 6W, get a transformer that
supplies at least 7.2W.
NOTE: You can convert Amps to Watts using the following formula:
Volts * Amps = Watts
For example, a 12V device that operates at 250 mA consumes 3 Watts: 12 * 0.25 = 3.
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