Power for cameras on light poles

[petersonra]

power supplies are available that can be run directly on voltages as high as 480V, so the supply voltage of the lights should not be an issue.

I don't see either a solar or battery powered solution being practical long term for this application. Maybe they just have to live with the idea of no surveillance during the day.

There might be some options depending on how the things were actually wired and run if you are clever.

You might also consider installing a camera with an optical telephoto lens at a remote location where it is easier to get power. There are some very remarkable cameras available that do this.

 

[mgookin]

If the luminaires have twist-lock receptacles on them, you can make the circuit hot 24/7 and put a control at each luminaire after the camera power supply. Or even if you don't have receptacles already maybe it would be easier to install a control at each light instead of installing a charger & battery at each light...

 

[Jraef]

Another option:

You are having to run some sort of link to get the video feed back correct? You can look into using Ethernet as the connection, then use what's called a POE system, Power Over Ethernet. They sell POE cameras specifically for this purpose.

Example:
http://agasio.com/agasio-a612-poe-outdoor-power-over-ethernet-ip-camera-ir-cut.html

 

[petersonra]

Another option:

You are having to run some sort of link to get the video feed back correct? You can look into using Ethernet as the connection, then use what's called a POE system, Power Over Ethernet. They sell POE cameras specifically for this purpose.

Example:
http://agasio.com/agasio-a612-poe-outdoor-power-over-ethernet-ip-camera-ir-cut.html

I think the OP said the cameras were wireless.

 

[Jraef]

I think the OP said the cameras were wireless.

Missed that. Sorry.

 

[wirebender]

Update.

As some of you pointed out, the power supplies are not quite lasting all day.
No decision as yet as to whether this is going to be okay with the powers that be.

Thanks for all the advice.

 

[wirebender]

Camera man was trying to avoid the expense of solar.

Didn't work, came back to bite him in the butt and he has now had to install solar at each pole.

Oh well.

 

[J.P.]

Nice. Took care of your problem.

My big idea was to leave the poles powered 24/7 and put a photo cell on each pole to control the lights.