Hikvision Intercom - Powering a Door Strike
Hikvision recommend to use a separate power source for the door strike. The main reason is a door strike may not function correctly due to a lack of power from the door station 12V DC output.
RECOMMENDED
Separate power source for door strike with typical power-to-lock wiring.
![Door Strike Power Example](https://cdn.diysecuritycameras.com.au/live/img/cms/door_strike_example_gen2.png)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Typical power-to-lock wiring, using door station as power source.
RECOMMENDED
Separate power source for door strike with typical power-to-lock wiring.
![Door Strike Power Example](https://cdn.diysecuritycameras.com.au/live/img/cms/door_strike_example_gen2.png)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Typical power-to-lock wiring, using door station as power source.
![](https://cdn.diysecuritycameras.com.au/live/img/cms/door_strike_not_recommended.png)