Video baluns for twisted pair cable

Products

RE-BNCRJ1
Passive balun for video over twisted pair.
Max. range 600 m. B/W, 400 m. Color. (2 pcs. per camera required.

RE-BNCRJ1E
Passive balun as above with built-in surge suppressor. (2 pcs. per camera required.

RE-BNCRJ1A
Passive balun for video/audio/DC power over twisted pair.
Max. range 100 m.

RE-BNCRJ2L
Active balun for video over twisted pair with built-in surge suppressor.
Max. range 3000 m. B/W, 2400 m. Color.

RE-BNCRJ2
Active balun for video+audio+RS485 BUS over twisted pair with built-in surge suppressor.
Max. range 2400 m. B/W, 1500 m. Color.


Further information

Tutorial
Technical info


Prices
Price list
 


Place an order   
How to order


 



 

RG59 coaxial cable

UTP CAT5

Twisted pair cable with 4 pairs

(recommended cable)

 

 

 

 

For more details on twisted pair cabling read the Tutorial

 

 

 

 

 


RE-BNCRJ1
Passive balun 400/600 m.
Video only

 

video balun for twisted pair

RE-BNCRJ1E
Passive balun 400/600 m.
Video only
with surge protection

 

RE-BNCRJ1A
Passive balun 100 m.
Video+Audio+12VDC power

 

 

RE-BNCRJ2L
Active balun 2400/3000 m.
Video only
with surge protection

 

 

 

 

RE-BNCRJ2
Active balun 1500/2400 m.
Video+Audio+RS485
with surge protection

 

dati tecnici balun cavo twistato

technical info

 

 

 GENERAL INFORMATION

Coaxial cable
The most common way of wiring CCTV system is using coaxial cable as shown here on the left. The most common type is called RG59 and it carries video signals up to a few hundred meters.
Twisted pair cable
Twisted pair cables can be used in CCTV wiring instead of coaxial cables. Twisted pair cables gives 2 important advantages: longer wiring range and possibility to carry more than one camera over a single cable.
In order to use twisted pair cable for CCTV applications two converters are required: one positioned near the camera (transmitter) and one at the other end of the cable (receiver). Since these converter will balance-unbalance the signal they are commonly called BALUN.
What cable to use with DSE converters
The cable recommended for use with DSE converters is the classic  CAT-5 UTP non shielded network cable with contains 4 twisted pairs. Up to 4 cameras can be run off a single cable.
It is also possible to use different cables, shielded or unshielded, and in different materials, the only condition being that the conductors are twisted into pairs. The use of alternative cables may mean less efficient performance levels.
For more details on twisted pair cabling see the Tutorial.
Passive and active
converters
DSE range includes passive and active baluns. Active baluns gives longer transmission range but need DC power supply.

 PASSIVE BALUNS

RE-BNCRJ1
Passive converter - Video only
400/600 m. range

The passive converter RE-BNCRJ1 is the most practical to use with twisted pair cable as it does not require an external power supply. At one end it has a BNC connector to connect to the CCTV device (camera and monitor). On the other side it has 2 screw terminals to connect one of the four twisted pairs in the CAT5 cable.
Two converters are needed for each camera at each end of the twisted pair cable. The device is reversible and is able to work as a transmitter when located near the camera and as a receiver when placed to the monitor.

The maximum length of cable is 600 meters for transmitting a B/W signal and 400 meters for a color signal.

RE-BNCRJ1E
Passive converter - Video only
400/600 m. range

Same as previous model but including surge suppressor. This version is recommend for cabling running outdoor.
In addition this balun comes with BNC connector crimped on a short cable that is convenient in several installation scenarios.
As for the previous model 2 pcs. each camera are requested.

RE-BNCRJ1A
Passive converter - Video+Audio+12VDC
100 m. range

The passive converter RE-BNCRJ1A is similar to the previous model RE-BNCRJ1 but besides video signal, can manage audio and 12VDC power as well. This converter requires one CAT5 UTP cable per camera.
Unlike the previous models, the RE-BNCRJ1A is sold in pairs because transmitter and receivers are not the same. The transmitter (camera side) has 1 BNC video input, 1 RCA audio input and 1 DC plug for the camera. The receiver (monitor side) has 1 BNC video output, 1 RCA audio output and 1 DC jack to connect the camera power adaptor. UTP cable connects the 2 modules using the classic RJ45 LAN plug . Cable lenght cannot exceed 100 m. when 12VDC power transmission is used.

 ACTIVE BALUNS

RE-BNCRJ2L
Active converter – Video only
2400/3000 m range

Unlike all passive converters above, the RE-BNCRJ2L, is an active converter, which means that is able to amplify the signal and extend the transmission range.
The max. distance between the camera and the monitor is up to 2400 m for color signals and up to 3000 m for B/W.
The product includes one transmitter and one receiver. Both need 12VDC power supply (RE-AL4S adaptor to be ordered separately). Each module include a switch for setting the boost level according to the real cable length.

RE-BNCRJ2
Active converter – Video+Audio+RS485 BUS
1500/2400 m range

The active converter RE-BNCRJ2 is similar to the previous model RE-BNCRJ2L but besides video signal, can manage audio and one RS485 BUS for controlling speed dome cameras. This converter requires one CAT5 UTP cable per camera.
Both transmitter and receiver require a 12VDC power supply. (2 pcs. 220VAC adaptor included)
The maximum lenght of cabling is 1500 m for color cameras and 2400 m for B/W.

For better understanding of this product, here below are the connection details of all product sides

Transmitter input (facing camera):



BNC input to connect up to camera
Audio (RCA) input to connect to camera with audio
Terminal board for 12VDC power supply for camera

Transmitter output (twisted pair cable):



Connector for 12VDC power supply
Selector for level of amplification (Low/Medium/High)
Terminal board for connection to an 8 pair LAN CAT5 UTP cable (2 video terminals - 2 audio terminals - 2 D1+/- terminals for use for serial commands for a Speed Dome camera - 2 D1+/- terminals for use for an alarm sensor

Receiver input (twisted pair cable):



Micro switches to select amplification for ranges from 300 to 2400 meters.
Trimmer to adjust luminosity of image
Terminal board to connect to transmitter

Receiver output (facing monitor):



BNC video output to connect to monitor
Secondary BNC video output (e.g. for video recorder)
RCA audio output to connect to monitor speaker
Connector for 12VDC power supply and earth terminal

 


DSE s.r.l. - ITALY - info@dse.eu