VIDEO BALUN

Posted on August 8th, 2011 by Ron Gibson


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CCTV video baluns, also known as UTP baluns, allow traditional coax cable to be replaced by (category 5) CAT5 and other forms of twisted pair wire in CCTV video camera & surveillance installations. Video baluns allow installers to use more cost effective structured cabling techniques to wire security cameras. By using video baluns, UTP (unshielded twisted pair) wire such as cat-5 can be run over longer distances easier than coax cable and for less money. Active “RJ45-to-BNC” balun transceivers enable UTP wires for cameras to be run distances up to 3,000 feet.It is very efficient equipment to transfer signal from source to distant receiver.

Rear view of Camera showing the connection

ADVANTAGE:
– Simple to install – just plug your Cat 5 Cable that has an RJ45 connector.
– Allows you to eliminate more expensive coaxial CAT5 cable.
– UTP Cable is easier to install and is more flexible than coaxial cable.
– The RJ45 connectors make it “plug & play”.
– Transmit color video 1,200 ft. using “Cat 3”
– Transmit color video 2,200 ft. using “Cat 5”
– Transmit black & white video 1,500 ft. using “Cat 3”
– Transmit black and white video 2,500 ft. using “Cat 5”
– You can use it to connect camera to DV Recorder 1,000 to 1,500 ft.

APPLICATIONS:
– Security/surveillance monitoring
– Video Bulletin Boards
– Financial information services
– News Services
– Education
– Video Training
– Aiport Displays
– Video Capture
– Stock Exchange
– Hotels & Convention Centers




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