Altronix HubWay 8CD Installation Instructions

Video • Data • Power

Passive UTP Transceiver Hub
with Integral Camera Power

Installation Guide

Models Include:

HubWay8CD HubWay16CD

- UL Listed eight (8) Channel Passive UTP - UL Listed sixteen (16) Channel Passive UTP
Transceiver Hub with Integral Camera Power Transceiver Hub with Integral Camera Power

HubWay82CD HubWay162CD

- UL Listed eight (8) Channel Passive UTP - UL Listed sixteen (16) Channel Passive UTP
Transceiver Hub with Integral Camera Power Transceiver Hub with Integral Camera Power

- Includes eight (8) UL Listed Accessory - Includes sixteen (16) UL Listed Accessory
HubWayAv Video Balun/Combiners HubWayAv Video Balun/Combiners

HubWay83CD HubWay163CD

- UL Listed eight (8) Channel Passive UTP - UL Listed sixteen (16) Channel Passive UTP
Transceiver Hub with Integral Camera Power Transceiver Hub with Integral Camera Power

- Includes eight (8) UL Listed Accessory - Includes sixteen (16) UL Listed Accessory
HubWayDv Video Balun/Combiners HubWayDv Video Balun/Combiners

Rev. 032108

More than just power.

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Overview:

Altronix HubWay8CD/16CD Passive UTP Transceiver Hub w/Integral Camera Power transmits UTP video, RS422/RS485
data and power over a single CAT-5 or higher structured cable. Unit provides 8 or 16 camera channels in a space saving
1U EIA 19” rack mount chassis which may be rack, wall or shelf mounted. Video transmission range is up to 750 ft. max.
per channel. Units are compatible with AC and/or DC fixed or PTZ cameras when utilizing Altronix HubWayAv,
HubWayDv or HubWay Dvi Video Balun/Combiners. In addition, the unit features individually selectable 24VAC or
28VAC PTC protected outputs with surge suppression. An optional HubSat4D Passive UTP Transceiver Hub with Integral
Camera Power can be used as an accessory module to transmit video from up to 4 cameras over a single CAT-5 or higher
structured cable back to the HubWay8CD/16CD. In addition, the HubSat4D provides power to these cameras locally to
eliminate the possibility of voltage drop associated with long cable runs.

HubWay Specifications:

HubWay8CD/82CD/83CD
Input:

• 115VAC 60Hz, 1.5 amp.

Video:

• Eight (8) channels of video over twisted pair up to

a distance of 750 ft. per channel.

• Eight (8) 75 ohm video outputs.

Power:

• Unit provides up to 1 amp max. per channel not to

exceed a total of 5 amp (150VA) maximum current.

Common Specifications:

Agency Listings:

• UL Listed for Commercial CCTV Equipment (UL 2044).

CUL Listed - CSA Standard C22.2 No.1-04, Audio,
Video and Similar Equipment.

Data:

• RS422/RS485 data inputs.

Power:

• Individually selectable 24VAC or 28VAC power outputs

with OFF position.

• PTC protected outputs are rated @ 1 amp per channel.

• Surge suppression.

Visual Indicators:

• AC input power indicator.

Features:

HubWay16CD/162CD/163CD
Input:

• 115VAC 60Hz, 3 amp.

Video:

• Sixteen (16) channels of video over twisted pair up to
a distance of 750 ft. per channel.

• Sixteen (16) 75 ohm video outputs.

Power:

• Unit provides up to 1 amp max. per channel not to
exceed a total of 10 amp (300VA) maximum current.

• Illuminated master power disconnect circuit breaker
with manual reset.

• IEC 320 - 3-wire grounded line cord (detachable).

• Unit can be rack, wall or shelf mounted.

• 1U rack mount chassis for use in standard EIA 19” rack.

Accessories:

• Video Balun/Combiners:

- HubWayAv - for use with 24VAC cameras.

- HubWayDv - for use with 12VDC cameras.

- HubWayDvi - for use with non-isolated 12VDC cameras.

• Optional HubSat4D allows transmission of up to
four (4) video signals over a single CAT-5 or higher
structured cable.

Additional Models:
HubWay82CD

• HubWay8CD with eight (8) UL Listed Accessory
HubWayAv Video Balun/Combiners for 24VAC Cameras.

HubWay83CD

• HubWay8CD with eight (8) UL Listed Accessory
HubWayDv Video Balun/Combiners for 12VDC Cameras.

HubWay162CD

• HubWay16CD with sixteen (16) UL Listed Accessory
HubWayAv Video Balun/Combiners for 24VAC Cameras.

HubWay163CD

• HubWay16CD with sixteen (16) UL Listed Accessory
HubWayDv Video Balun/Combiners for 12VDC Cameras.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture. This installation should be made by qualified service personnel and should conform to
all local codes.

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Installation Instructions:

1. Attach mounting brackets to HubWay unit for rack or wall mount installation (Figs. 6-7, pg. 8). Affix rubber pads
to HubWay for shelf installation (Fig. 8, pg. 8).

2. Secure the unit in a rack, mount unit to a w

3” from any video monitors).

3. Set illuminated master power disconnect circuit breaker to the (OFF) position (Fig. 5, pg. 7).

4.

Plug the g

rounded AC line cord (included) into the IEC 320 connector of the HubWay8CD/HubWay16CD

unit (Fig. 1g, pg. 4). Insert the plug end of the line cord into a grounded AC receptacle.

5.

oltage output selector switch of each camera channel for 24VAC or 28VAC (Fig. 1d, pg. 4).

Set v

6. Connect the BNC video outputs for HubW
corresponding video inputs on the head end equipment (DVR) (Fig. 1f, pg. 4).

7.

Connect the RS422/RS485 output of the head end equipment (D
blocks of the HubWay8CD or HubWay16CD unit (polarity must be observed) (Fig. 1e, pg. 4).
Note: The Data input terminals of the HubWay8CD or HubWay16CD must be wired in parallel for proper operation.
When using f

ix

ed cameras disregard this step.

8. Connect Video Balun/Combiner at camera 1 to the HubWay8CD or HubWay16CD unit utilizing CAT-5 or higher
structured cable. Plug the RJ45 connector at one end of the structured cable into the RJ45 jack marked [Channel 1]
of the HubWay8CD/16CD (Fig. 1a, pg. 4). Plug the RJ45 connector at the opposite end of the structured
cab

le into the RJ45 jack of the

Video Balun/Combiner located at camera 1.

• For 24VAC cameras use Altronix model HubWayAv Video Balun/Combiner (Figs. 2a, 2b, pg. 5).

•

or 12VDC cameras use Altronix model HubWayDv Video Balun/Combiner (Figs. 2c, 2d, pg. 5).

F

• For non-isolated 12VDC cameras use Altronix model HubW
Repeat steps 6-9 for each additional camera (Channels 2-8 or Channels 2-16).
Note: When a particular camera e

xceeds the maximum distance for po
external power source is required. Optionally, an Altronix HubSat4D Passive UTP Transceiver Hub with Integral
Camera Power may be utilized (Fig

. 4a, pg. 6). The combined total cable distance must not e

video transmission between the HubWay8/16 and each camera routed through the HubSat4D.

9. Set illuminated master power disconnect circuit breaker to the RESET (ON) position (Fig. 5, pg. 7) and measure the
output voltage at the pow
to insure proper operation and av

er output of each

oid possible damage.

• HubWayAv - Terminals marked [AC POWER] (Figs. 2a, 2b, pg. 5).

• HubWayDv/HubWayDvi -

10. Set illuminated master po

erminals marked [– 12VDC +] (Figs. 2c, 2d, pg. 5).

T

wer disconnect circuit breaker to the (OFF) position to make the final connections

(Fig. 5, pg. 7).

11. Connect the power outputs of the HubWayAv, HubWa
power inputs of the cameras (Figs. 2a-2d, pg. 5). Polarity must be observed.

12. Connect the terminals marked [+ D

A
terminals of the cameras for PTZ control (Figs. 2a-2d, pg. 5). Polarity must be observed.
When using fixed cameras disregard this step.

13. Connect the BNC connectors of the HubWa
BNC video outputs of the cameras (Figs. 2a-2d, pg. 5).

14.

Upon completion of wiring set illuminated master po

(Fig. 5, pg. 7).

15. The power LEDs (Red) located on the front of the HubWay8CD/16CD will illuminate when AC power
is present (Fig. 1c, pg. 4).
Note: If any of these LEDs are not illuminated either a voltage output selector switch is in the OFF position or the
PTC is tripped for that channel.
T

o reset the PTC:

Set the voltage output selector switch for that corresponding channel to the OFF position. Switch must remain

1.

in the OFF position for approximately 2 minutes in order for the PTC to reset.

2. Eliminate the trouble condition (short circuit or overload).

3. Set the voltage output selector switch for 24VAC or 28VAC (Fig. 1d, pg. 4).

16. A

C LEDs (Green) of the HubW

ayAv or DC LEDs (Red) of the HubWayDv/HubWayDvi Video Balun/Combiners

will illuminate indicating power is present at the cameras (Fig

all or place unit on a shelf as desired (unit should be spaced at least

ay8CD/16CD Channels 1 - 8 (Channels 1-16) to the

VR) to the one (1) or both data input terminal

ayDvi Video Balun/Combiner (Figs. 2c, 2d, pg. 5).

wer transmission, a local

xceed 750 ft. for

Video Balun/Combiner (Figs. 2b, 2d, pg. 5) before powering each camera

yDv or HubW

ayDvi Video Balun/Combiners to the

TA --] of the HubWayAv or HubWayDv Video Balun/Combiners to the data

yA

v, HubWayDv or HubWayDvi Video Balun/Combiners to the

wer disconnect circuit breaker to the RESET (ON) position

. 2b, 2d, pg. 5).

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