Product Description
The Passive Video Balun Transceiver Pair CCTV BNC to UTP Cat5e Cat6 (SKU BALUN-RJ45-TO-BNC-T-TYPE-8MP, MPN RJ45-TO-BNC-BALUN-T-TYPE-8MP) carries CCTV video over network cable instead of coaxial cable. A balun is the small adaptor that links coax-style BNC equipment to twisted-pair cable.
What the specs mean in use
- Passive design: no power supply is needed at either end.
- 8MP support: 8 megapixel (MP) resolution is stated for this pair.
- Four signal types: HD-CVI (High Definition Composite Video Interface), HD-TVI (High Definition Transport Video Interface), AHD (Analogue High Definition) and analogue CCTV.
- BNC connector: connects directly to a camera or a DVR (digital video recorder).
- UTP terminal: accepts Cat5e or Cat6 UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable.
What else you need
- A camera and recorder that both use one of the four formats above. The balun changes the cable type, not the video format.
- A length of Cat5e or Cat6 UTP cable between the two baluns.
Where it fits
It suits sites where structured cabling is already in place, and long CCTV runs where that cabling is more practical than coax. The product page describes use in commercial, residential and industrial installations.
Specifications
- Product Type
- CCTV Video Balun
- Model / SKU
- BALUN-RJ45-TO-BNC-T-TYPE-8MP
- Connector Types
- RJ45 to BNC
- Design
- T-Type
- Maximum Resolution
- 8MP (as indicated by model name)
- Application
- Analogue CCTV video transmission over twisted-pair cable
- Supported Video Formats
- Confirm with supplier
- Transmission Distance
- Depends on cable type, resolution and video format
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this balun pair need a power supply?
No. It is a passive design, so neither balun needs power.
Which CCTV formats does it support?
HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD and analogue CCTV, with 8MP resolution support.
Can I use Cat6 as well as Cat5e?
Yes. The UTP terminal is for Cat5e or Cat6 unshielded twisted pair cable.
What connects to the BNC side?
A CCTV camera or a DVR connects directly to the BNC connector on each balun.
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