Muxlab Active HD CCTV Receiver Balun User Manual

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Specifications

Environment

HD CCTV, HD-SDI

Device Targeted

HD-SDI (up to 1080i) CCTV equipment that need to bring power
and control using a single UTP cable.

Compatible TX Unit

500720, 500720-CL

Compatible Mounting
Hardware

500902, 500900, 500910, 500915

Signal Transmission

Signal: SDI (no analog signal)
Power: 12VDC or 24VAC 2A max
Control signal: any signal using a balanced pair, 60V 1A max

Cabling Requirement

Any 4-pair straight cable Cat5e or 6, 24 AWG or lower

Power Requirements

12VDC 90mA, coming from the same power line as source
24VAC 60mA, coming from the same power line as source
5V 130mA using the external wall mount power supply

Visual Indicators

One for power.
One for SDI signal present.

Connectors

One 75 ohm, BNC connector, female.
One 4 pin terminal block for power and signal.

RJ45 Pin Configuration

Pin 7-8 for SDI signal
Pin 1+3, 2+6 for power (1&3 in parallel, 2&6 in parallel)
Pin 4-5 for control

Maximum distance

SD: 150m (500ft) for CAT 5E UTP,
150m (500ft) for CAT 6 UTP.
HD: 30m (120ft) using Cat 5E UTP,
45m (150ft) for CAT 6 UTP.

Note: Maximum distance is function of the receiving equipment.
Dedicated Cat5E/6 cables are recommended with no patch panels.

This balun will not work in 3G.

Temperature

Operating: -25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F)
Storage: -40° to 85°C (-40° to 185°F)

Humidity

Maximum 95% (non-condensing)

Enclosure

ABS UL94HB fire retardant plastic

Dimensions

6 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm (2.4” x 2.25” x 1.0”)

Weight

70g (2 oz.)

Warranty

2 years

Order Information

M500721 Active HD CCTV Receiver Balun

© MuxLab Inc. 94-000753-A

Active HD CCTV Receiver Balun

500721

Quick Installation Guide

Overview
The Active HD CCTV Receiver Balun (500721) allows one HD-SDI signal with power
and control lines to be transmit up to 150 ft. (45m) via a Cat6 cable at HD resolution
(720p, 1080i) in a point-to-point configuration. The 500721 supports the transmission
of SDI digital video signal (including embedded Audio and/or Time Code) within
facilities and between video equipment. The 500721 is installed at the receiver location
and used in conjunction with the 500720 or 500720-CL installed at the remote camera
location.

Applications

HD CCTV surveillance system
HD-SDI camcorder systems

Symptom

Probable Cause

Possible Solutions

No video
All LEDs are off

Power off

Verify there is power at the video equipment.
Verify there is power is available from camera.

No video
Only Power LED on.

No continuity on video link

Verify continuity on each pair.
Verify that pairs are not swapped or reversed.
Verify if both units are connected to the
correct inputs and outputs.
Verify if all video equipment is digital (SDI).

SDI in 3G speed (1080p)

Try at lower HD speed (1080i).

Part of image is
missing or
intermittent.
Missing frames or
freezing.

Distance exceeded

Verify cable length and grade. Use higher-grade
cable if necessary.
If source is using 1080p (i.e. 3G-SDI) the
distance is reduced (see spec table).

EMI interference

Try turning off (or moving) nearby wireless
LANs, switching power supplies, radio
transmission to see if problem persists.

SDI in 3G speed (1080p)

Try at lower HD speed (1080i).

No power or no
control at the
camera

Defective cable or
equipment incorrectly
connected.

Camera is drawing too
much power.

Change cable and verify wiring interface.
Verify voltage drop in wiring.
Note: Power available at 12V is limited.
Use different equipment.

Installation

One (1) receiver side balun and one (1) transmitter side balun are required in order to
establish a point-to-point connection via a single Cat5e/6 cable. The transmitter
(camera) side must have a 500720 or 500720-CL. The power for the unit may be
provided via the remote camera power (12VDC or 24VAC) if present, or via the
external 5VDC power supply that is included with the 500721.

To install the 500721, perform the following steps:
Caution: Do not attempt to open the housing. There are no user-serviceable parts

inside the balun. Opening the unit may void your warranty.
Do not connect the 500721 to a telecommunication outlet wired to

unrelated equipment. Making such a connection may damage the
equipment and/or the balun. Verify that the desired twisted pairs are not
being used for other LAN or telephone equipment.

1. Use a dedicated 4-pair Cat5e/6 cable between the 500720 and 500721. The use of

patch panels is not supported.

2. Verity that wiring is EIA 568, “straight-through”, four (4) twisted pairs and has a

standard Ethernet RJ45 plug.

3. Connect the 500721 to a HD-SDI receiver (i.e. monitor or DVR) using a short 75

ohm coax, 3m (10ft) for the SDI signal. Connect all wires using 24 AWG or lower
gage.

4. At the camera side, connect the 500720 to the SDI video port of the camera

equipment (i.e. HD camcorder or HD CCTV camera). Use a short 75 ohm coax (i.e.
1m (3ft)) for the SDI connection. Connect all wires using 24 AWG or lower gage.

5. If no remote power is present at the head end from a 12V or 24V source, connect

the external power supply that is included and verify that the power led is
illuminated.

6. Power on the video equipment at both ends.

7. Verify the LED status for power and video present when all HD-SDI equipment is

powered on.

8. Please see below a typical installation.

Troubleshooting

The following table describe some of the symptoms, probable causes and possible solutions regarding
the unit:

If you still can’t diagnose the problem, please call MuxLab Customer Technical Support at
877-689-5228 (toll-free in North America) or ([phone] (International).

© MuxLab Inc. 2014