Vivotek MDR-10-12 12VDC 10W Power Supply

The Vivotek MDR-10-12 is a compact, reliable DC power supply engineered for professional IP surveillance and security systems. Designed to convert wide-range AC input into stable 12VDC output, this industrial-grade supply delivers consistent power performance across demanding environmental conditions. Its robust design, extensive certifications, and integrated protection mechanisms make it an essential component for mission-critical security installations.

Key Features

• Wide Input Voltage Range: Accepts 85–264 VAC and 120–370 VDC, eliminating the need for voltage converters in multi-region deployments
• Stable 12VDC Output: Delivers 10W rated power at 0.84A maximum current with ±3.0% voltage tolerance
• Extended Temperature Range: Operates reliably from -20°C to +70°C, suitable for indoor and challenging environmental conditions
• Compact Footprint: Measures 22.5 × 90 × 100 mm, enabling discreet installation in space-constrained environments
• Automatic Fault Recovery: Hiccup-mode overload protection and automatic recovery after overvoltage shutdown
• High Efficiency: 81% typical efficiency reduces heat dissipation and operational costs
• Industry Safety Certifications: UL508 and TÜV EN60950-1 approved for professional deployments

Technical Specifications

• Output Power: 12VDC / 10W at 0.84A rated current
• Input Protection: Overvoltage shutdown (13.8–16.2V), overload protection above 105% rated power
• Regulation Performance: ±1.0% line regulation, ±3.0% load regulation, 120 mVp-p ripple and noise
• Operational Response: 500 ms setup / 30 ms rise time at 230 VAC; 1000 ms setup / 30 ms rise time at 115 VAC
• Isolation Specifications: 3 kVAC I/P-O/P, 2 kVAC I/P-FG, 0.5 kVAC O/P-FG withstand voltage
• EMC Compliance: EN55011, EN55022 (CISPR22), EN61204-3 Class B emission standards; EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11 immunity
• Leakage Current: <1 mA at 240 VAC
• Reliability: 584K hours MTBF (MIL-HDBK-217F, 25°C)

Applications

Ideal for powering Vivotek IP cameras, network encoders, and compatible 12VDC security devices in surveillance installations. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor deployments where consistent, regulated power delivery is critical to system uptime and performance.

Ted Perry

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The MDR-10-12 excels in regulated power delivery for distributed surveillance architectures. Its wide input voltage tolerance (85–264 VAC) accommodates global electrical standards without additional conditioning, reducing deployment complexity. The ±1.0% line regulation and ±3.0% load regulation ensure stable output even under fluctuating grid conditions, critical for preventing IP camera voltage-related failures.

Hiccup-mode overload protection with automatic recovery minimizes downtime—the supply shuts down only the output during fault conditions and resumes operation once the fault clears, maintaining surveillance continuity. The 120 mVp-p ripple specification is well-controlled for analog and digital sensor interfaces, though users should verify compatibility with noise-sensitive image sensors. Temperature derating from -20°C to +70°C supports diverse climates; however, peak performance occurs in the 0–50°C range per the ±0.03%/°C coefficient.

EMC compliance to EN61204-3 Class B and immunity standards EN61000-4 series confirms suitability for industrial environments with RF interference. MTBF of 584K hours provides predictable replacement intervals for maintenance planning. At 81% efficiency, this supply generates modest waste heat, ideal for enclosed cabinets.

Compact dimensions (22.5 × 90 × 100 mm) and lightweight design (170 g) simplify rack integration and retrofit installations.