GE
Security
Multi-Channel VPD Combiner
Receiver Installation Sheet
Introduction
GE Security Multi-Channel Video Power Data Combiner Receivers combine video,
PTZ data, and camera power over a single 4-pair UTP cable to simplify CCTV
installations in a structured wiring environment. They support up to 16 cameras
and should be installed in the control room.
The GEC-4VDPBC and GEC-16VDPBC need to be used along with external class II
power supplies. The GEC-8PVPDTCHUB and GEC-16PVPDTCHUB come with builtin 8 and 16 channel fully isolated class II 24/28 VAC power supplies. Each camera
power output in addition to an auto-reset fuse is equipped with a 2 A glass fuse
that is easily accessible from the front panel.
At the camera end a video balun/combiner provides video, power and data on
separate outputs. The video connections are through BNC connectors to the DVR
or matrix switches. The data connections to the DVR are through RJ-45
connectors. There is a separate data connection for each camera. All equipment
follows industry-standard EIA/TIA 568B pin-outs.
The following model numbers are covered in this document:
• GEC-4VDPBC
• GEC-16VDPBC
• GEC-8PVPDTCHUB
• GEC-16PVPDTCHUB
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
8) Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
9) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including DVRs) that produce heat.
10) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
11) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
12) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as a power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING! - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
WARNING! - This apparatus is a Class I product. This product must be connected to a
mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily
WARNING! -
operable.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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Wiring Technical Notes
These technical notes should all be considered prior to installing these devices.
• Use point to point unshielded twisted pair wire 24-16 AWG (0, 5-1, 3 mm)
stranded or solid, Category 2 or better.
• The video signal may coexist in the same wire bundle as other video,
telephone, data, control signals, or low-voltage power. You can run GE video
signals in or near electromagnetic fields (in accordance with National
Electrical Code, local or other local safety requirements).
• DO NOT USE SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR WIRE. Multi-pair (8 pair or more) wires
with an overall shield are fine.
• DO NOT USE UN-TWISTED WIRE.
• DO NOT place a transmit and a receive signal in the same wire bundle. It
may cause interference.
• DO NOT send Up-the-Coax Pan/Tilt/Zoom signals through active (amplified)
GE transmitters or receivers. Passive GE transceivers can transmit video and
Up-the-Coax P/T/Z control signals up to 750 ft. (228 m).
• We recommend using short 18 AWG solid wires for ground connections.
• GE VPD products follow the EIA/TIA 568 standard. There are two wire colorcode standards: EIA/TIA 568A and EIA/TIA 568B. Either standard can be used
for making connections as long as the RJ-45 jacks at both ends of each
cable follow the same standard.
• Measure wire distance by:
1. Shorting the two conductors together at the far end, and measuring
the loop-resistance by an Ohmmeter.
2. Use the Loop Resistance table to calculate the distance.
• DO NOT connect coax cables longer than 100 ft. (30 M) to the BNC
connectors of any GE UTP equipment.
• All measured distances should include any coax cables in the path.
• Verify camera current requirements and wire resistance limits for the
maximum distance that power can travel. Use the Power Distance Chart to
verify the wire distance.
• GE VPD products require Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) wires Category 2 or
better, 24 AWG (0,5 mm) or thicker.
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Table 1: Loop Resistance per 1000 feet
Wire Type Resistance
24 AWG /0,53 mm 52 ohms
23 AWG /0,57 mm 42 ohms
22 AWG /0,64 mm 33 ohms
Table 2: Power Distance Chart
Power Supply Voltage 12 VDC 24 VAC 28 VAC
Voltage at the Camera 10.8 VDC 21.6 VAC 21.6 VAC
100 mA Camera
300 mA Camera
1 AMP Camera
Dual 24 AWG 448 ft. / 137 m 896 ft. / 273 m 2,388 ft. / 728 m
Dual 23 AWG 564 ft. / 172 m 1,130 ft. / 345 m
Dual 24 AWG 150 ft. / 46 m 300 ft. / 92 m 796 ft. / 243 m
Dual 23 AWG 190 ft. / 58 m 378 ft. / 115 m 1,004 ft. / 306 m
Dual 24 AWG 46 ft. / 14 m 90 ft. / 28 m 240 ft. / 73 m
Dual 23 AWG 58 ft. / 18 m 114 ft. / 35 m 300 ft. / 92 m
3,012 ft. / 918 m
Important Safety Warnings
• Installation should be made by a qualified service person and should
conform to all local codes.
• DO NOT bundle UTP signals in the same conduit as high-voltage wiring.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose these products to
rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on GE equipment.
• DO NOT block ventilation openings to let sufficient airflow to the UTP devices.
• The Main fuse for models with built-in AC power supply is 5 A at 110 VAC or
at 3 A 220 VAC. Each camera power fuse is 2 A and can be accessed by
removing the front panel. Fuses may be replaced by a qualified service
person only when the unit is off and AC power cord is unplugged.
• Use only the power cord and plug supplied with the unit for connecting to AC
outlets.
• Only unplugging the power cord is considered as a main power disconnect.
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• DO NOT connect multiple outputs together.
• Make sure that the mains Voltage input is set to the proper local voltage.
Application Drawing
Figure 1: VPD Combiner Receiver Application diagram
Camera End Installation
Video: Connect the baseband Video signal output of the camera to the BNC of
the GE single combiner receiver.
Data: Connect the Data UTP pigtail (Black/White) of the GE single combiner
receiver to the data connector of the camera. There is no data connection on
GEC-VCR.
Power: Connect the power UTP pigtail (Black/Red) of the GE single combiner
receiver to the power connector of the camera. Leave this power cable
unconnected for PTZ dome cameras.
Cat-5 Cable: Connect the RJ-45 connector attached to the camera end of Cat-5
cable to the RJ-45 Jack of the GE single combiner receiver. Make sure that the
pin-out of the RJ-45 connector matches the pin-out of the GE single combiner
receiver.
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Control Room Installation
GEC-4VDPBC and GEC-16VDPBC
Turn off external power supply.
Video: Use short coax patch cords to connect the BNC video inputs of video
receiving devices such as DVRs or matrix switches.
Data*: Connect each RJ-45 data connector to a Cat-5 cable carrying 4 data
signals to the PTZ controller.
Camera Cable: Connect each camera RJ-45 connector to the appropriate
camera Cat-5 cable.
Power: Connect the camera power input connectors to the external class II
power supply. Make sure that the power requirement is within the
recommended range. Turn on the external power supply.
Important Note: Do not overload the power supply.
GEC-8PVPDTCHUB and GEC-16PVPDTCHUB
Turn off main power switch on the combiner receiver unit.
Video: Use provided 2 ft. (60 cm) coax patch cords to connect the BNC video
inputs of video receiving devices such as DVRs or matrix switches.
Data*: Connect each RJ-45 data connector to a Cat-5 cable carrying 4 data
signals to the PTZ controller.
* In starting a configuration use a data distribution unit to populate the single
data line from DVR. Then run the outputs of the data distributor to RJ-45 data
connectors of the combiner. You may need to use a 110 junction block to
connect the output of the GE data distributor to the RJ-45 data connectors.
Camera Cable: Connect each camera RJ-45 connector to the appropriate
camera Cat-5 cable.
Power: Make sure that the power requirement is in the recommended range.
Connect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet and turn on the power switch
on the unit.
Important Note: Do not overload the power supply.
Make sure that the pin-out of the RJ-45 connectors matches the illustrated color
code of the Cat-5 wires.
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VPD Design Considerations
Step 1: Measure or calculate the distance from each camera to the DVR (DVideo).
Step 2: Calculate Maximum possible distance from each camera to power supply
(DPower) using the Power/Distance Chart:
• If (DVideo) < 750 feet AND (DVideo) < (DPower)
Use a combiner transceiver at Control Room.
• If (DVideo) > 750 feet
Use a combiner at Mid-span location closer to the cameras.
Use an active receiver hub at control room.
Step 3: Use a single channel GE combiner transceiver on the camera side
considering the camera voltage.
Diagnostic LEDs
GEC-4VDPBC, GEC-16VDPBC:
There is one green LED per channel:
OFF: Camera power is disconnected
ON: Camera is connected and current flows
GEC-8PVPDTCHUB, GEC-16PVPDTCHUB:
There are two diagnostic LEDs per channel:
Green LED:
OFF: Camera power is disconnected
ON: Camera is connected and current flows
Red LED:
OFF: The fuse is blown
ON: Power is available at RJ-45 connector to the Camera
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Technical Specifications*
Electrical
Video Format Pass-through
Power Protection One self-resetting fuse at 1.5 A per channel
Input Voltage Pass through (GEC-4VDPBC, GEC-16VDPBC) 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
Input Current 2.4 A at 115 VAC / 1.2 A at 230 VAC (GEC-8PVPDTCHUB)
Camera Power Voltage: Isolated class II, individually switch selectable to 24 VAC, off or 28
Camera Fault Protection 2 A, 5x20 mm type T fuse (front access) plus a 2.5 A self-resetting fuse at
Main fuse 4 A at 115 VAC/3 A at 220 VAC, 5x20 mm, (GEC-8PVPDTCHUB)
Twisted Pair 100 Ohms +/- 20%, 24 AWG minimum, Category 2-7
Connectors Camera connection: RJ-45 connector
externally switch selectable
4.8 A at 110 VAC / 2.4 A at 220 VAC (GEC-16PVPDTCHUB)
VAC
Camera Current: 1 A max per camera, 6 A aggregated, 170 VAC total
power (GEC-8PVPDTCHUB)
12 A aggregated, 340 VAC total power (GEC-16PVPDTCHUB)
per channel
7 A at 115 VAC/5 A at 220 VAC, 5x20 mm (GEC-16PVPDTCHUB)
Data: RJ-45 connector
Video: BNC connector
Power: Screw-less connector (GEC-4VDPBC, GEC-16VDPBC)
Mechanical
Material GEC-4VDPBC: Extruded Aluminum
GEC-16VDPBC: Extruded Aluminum
GEC-8PVPDTCHUB: Extruded Aluminum and sheet metal
GEC-16PVPDTCHUB: Extruded Aluminum and sheet metal
Dimensions (W x H x D) GEC-4VDPBC: 4.97 x 1.74 x 1.77 in. (12.6 x 4.2 x 4.5 cm)
GEC-16VDPBC: 18 x 1.74 x 1.77 in. (45.7 x 4.2 x 4.5 cm)
GEC-8PVPDTCHUB: 17 x 1.74 x 10.5 in. (43 x 4.2 x 26.6 cm)
GEC-16PVPDTCHUB: 17 x 1.74 x 10.5 in. (43 x 4.2 x 26.6 cm)
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Weight GEC-4VDPBC: 0.44 lb. (198 g)
GEC-16VDPBC: 1.37 lb. (620 g)
GEC-8PVPDTCHUB: 14.7 lb. (6.6 kg)
GEC-16PVPDTCHUB: 22 lb. (10 kg)
Environmental
Humidity 0 to 95%, noncondensing
Temperature Operating: -10° to +50° C
Storage: -30° to +70° C
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Included Accessories
• Mounting brackets for front, rear or wall installations
• Rubber feet for desk applications
• 8 or 16 2 ft. (60 cm) coax jumper cables (excluding GEC-4VDPBC)
• RJ-45 Adapters (excluding GEC-4VDPBC)
• Molded IEC power inlet cord 7 ft. (200 cm)
EIA/TIA 568A, B Color Codes
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Camera side RJ-45 Connections
Control Room Data Connections
Figure 2: GEC-4VDPBC (Cameras 1-4 only) 16VDPBC 8PVPDTCHUB 16PVPDTCHUB (Cameras 1–8)
Figure 3: GEC-16VDPBC 16PVPDTCHUB (Cameras 9-16)
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Regulatory information
Manufacturer GE Security, Inc.
HQ and regulatory responsibility:
GE Security, Inc., 8985 Town Center Parkway,
Bradenton, FL 34202, USA
EU authorized manufacturing representative:
GE Security B.V., Kelvinstraat 7,
6003 DH Weert, The Netherlands
Regulatory
information
North American
standards
FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
N4131
Note: C-Tick mark applies to models GEC-4VDPBC and GEC-16VDPBC
only.
UL 60065
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
2002/96/EC (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot
be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For
proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the
purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated
collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
Contact information
For contact information see our Web site: www.gesecurity.com.
For contact information see our Web site:
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