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Your Complete Guide to Professional Security Camera Installation Security camera systems are only as reliable as the cables that power them. A camera randomly rebooting isn't a camera problem, it's ...
Australian Mains Plug(Page)The Australian Mains Plug (AS/NZS 3112) The standard domestic mains power supply in Australia is nominally 230V AC, 50Hz. Standard 3-pin earthed power outlets are rated at 10Amps and are usually swi ...
Power Supply Symbols(Page)A Guide to Power Supply Symbols The rating plate of an Extra Low Voltage Power Supply (ELVPSU) shows various symbols and abbreviations. These represent critical information about the supply's rating ...
Mains Plug Insulated Pins(Page)Insulated Pins: A Mandatory Safety Feature Under Australian Standard AS/NZS 3112, all modern mains plugs and appliances with integral pins must have insulated Active and Neutral pins. This critical ...
The Dangers of CCA Cable(Page)The Dangers of Copper Clad Aluminium (CCA) Cable: A Guide for Australian Installers Copper Clad Aluminium (CCA) refers to a type of cable conductor made from an aluminium core coated with a thin lay ...
Audio & Video Connection Guides(Page)Your Complete Guide to a Perfect AV Setup Achieving crystal-clear picture and immersive sound is all about the perfect connection. But with so many different cables, connectors, and signal types, it ...
A Guide to IEC Connectors (IEC 60320)(Page)A Guide to IEC 60320 Connectors The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defines a set of standard couplers for connecting power cords to electrical appliances. This standard, IEC 60320, ...
Comparing Cat5 & Cat6 Plugs(Page)How to Visually Identify Cat5e and Cat6 Plugs To maintain transmission characteristics and network integrity, it's essential to use the correct type of patch-cord to match the installation. A networ ...
LAN Wiring Schemes(Page)Guide to LAN Wiring Schemes & Configurations The diagrams below represent modular sockets viewed from the front. The sequence of wire colours is the same for the modular cord (connecting the soc ...
Calculate Cable Diameter(Page)How to Calculate the Diameter of a Stranded Cable The following formulas can be used to calculate the approximate overall diameter of a multi-strand cable when both the diameter of an individual str ...
Calculate Cable Area(Page)How to Calculate the Cross-Sectional Area of a Cable Calculating the cross-sectional area of a conductor is essential for determining its electrical properties and current-carrying capacity. The met ...
AWG Calculator by Area(Page)Find AWG from Cross-Sectional Area Use the table below as a quick reference to find the American Wire Gauge (AWG) value for a known conductor cross-sectional area in square millimetres (mm²).