Hi guys,

 

I've purchased myself a simple access control system and I'm fairly confident I know what I need to do.

The power leads appear to not matter how they are connected (which does to + and -, as long as they are connected).

One thing I want to check before I start is what type of wire I should be using to connect the components. The "Power Supply Control" is a K80 (see attached picture).

 

The device will be outputting 12v DC (3A). I know this is not much different from the alarm system I installed a year or two ago, but I am unsure if I can use the same cable. The alarm cable is 8 core cable, so presumably I would slice it open and use a single strand - as per each required wire, but whenever something comes to electrics I always like to be 100% sure.

Will I be okay to use the wire in the manner I have described. Should I use all 8 cables per connection or should I be using a totally different wire entirely (taking an AC cable and using an individual strand of that) OR shall I use something else entirely. If you could include any information - as well as possibly links - to the best wire to use, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

Many thanks for your continued support guys,

John

3 hours ago, neon555 said:

Hi guys,

 

I've purchased myself a simple access control system and I'm fairly confident I know what I need to do.

The power leads appear to not matter how they are connected (which does to + and -, as long as they are connected).

One thing I want to check before I start is what type of wire I should be using to connect the components. The "Power Supply Control" is a K80 (see attached picture).

 

The device will be outputting 12v DC (3A). I know this is not much different from the alarm system I installed a year or two ago, but I am unsure if I can use the same cable. The alarm cable is 8 core cable, so presumably I would slice it open and use a single strand - as per each required wire, but whenever something comes to electrics I always like to be 100% sure.

Will I be okay to use the wire in the manner I have described. Should I use all 8 cables per connection or should I be using a totally different wire entirely (taking an AC cable and using an individual strand of that) OR shall I use something else entirely. If you could include any information - as well as possibly links - to the best wire to use, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

Many thanks for your continued support guys,

John

Alarm cable will do 

4 hours ago, neon555 said:

I've purchased myself a simple access control system and I'm fairly confident I know what I need to do.

 

No CE mark

Metal case = Class 1

Metal case is not earthed

 

oh dear....

 

1 hour ago, MrHappy said:

 

No CE mark

Metal case = Class 1

Metal case is not earthed

 

oh dear....

 

Hardcore cheap though

15 hours ago, al-yeti said:

Hardcore cheap though

 

15 Dollar....

 

 

Edited February 26, 20197 yr by MrHappy

3 hours ago, al-yeti said:

Hardcore cheap though

We'll that's ok then.. 

Looks pretty unsafe to me and you can't even see what rubbish is inside....

I would think twice before using this kit (for the sake of the user and your insurance)

 

Send one to bigclivedotcom for an appraisal. 

2 hours ago, norman said:

Send one to bigclivedotcom for an appraisal. 

 

google'd it & was surprised its was a sensible answer...