Muxlab CCTV Power-Thru Balun User Manual

Specifications

Environment Devices

Transmission

Video

Bandwidth Impedance Maximum Input Insertion Loss Return Loss Common Mode Rejection Max. Distance – Colour

Max. Distance – Black & White

Remote Power (i.e.; 24 VAC, 28 VAC)

Wiring Max. Distance @ 24VAC via three (3) twisted pairs*

*Longer distances may be achieved

@ 28 VAC.

Maximum Input Voltage Maximum Current Rating

Mechanical & Environmental

Cable – UTP

Cable – Coax Connectors

Pin Configuration* Signal RJ45 Pin

*Reverse polarity sensitive Power B 2 (common with 4&6) Black

Temperature Enclosure Dimensions

Weight Warranty Order Information

Baseband video; NTSC, PAL, SECAM Close-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras, monitors, switchers, sequencers, multiplexers, digital video recorders (DVR) and other CCTV equipment. Transparent to the user.

DC to 8 MHz. Input: 75 ohms (BNC); Output: 100 ohms (RJ45)

1.1Vp-p Less than 2 dB per pair over the frequency range from DC to 8 MHz Greater than 15 dB over the frequency range from DC to 8 MHz Greater than 40 dB @ 8 MHz Cat 3 –1,200 ft (365m); Cat 5 – 2,200 ft. (670m)*

*Certain models of DVR may yield shorter distances of 1,000 to 1,500 ft

Cat 3 –1,500 ft (457m); Cat 5 – 2,500 ft (762m)

Remote power via three (3) twisted pairs. Class II power supply recommended. 5 VA: 518 ft (170m)* 10 VA: 259 ft (85 m)* 20 VA: 130 ft (43 m)* 30 VA: 86 ft (28 m)*

*Based on 10% voltage drop at camera. Please consult your CCTV equi pment vendor for more detailed performance specifications.

50 Volts (AC RMS/DC)

4.5A (AC RMS/DC)

24 AWG or lower solid copper twisted pair wire impedance: 100 ohms at 1 MHz Maximum capacitance: 20 pf/foot. Attenuation: 6.6 dB/1000 ft at 1 MHz Impedance: 75 Ω at 1 MHz. (RG59/U). Max. 25 ft. of coax allowed end to end. Combined signals: RJ45 Video: BNC-male 8” mini-coax lead Power: 2-wire 18AWG lead

Cable Lead Color

Power A 1 (common with 3&5) Red

Power A 3 (common with 1&5) Red Power B 4 (common with 2&6) Black Power A 5 (common with 1&3) Red Power B 6 (common with 2&4) Black Video BNC Center (Tip) 7 [T] opposite to 500000 Mini-coax Video BNC Ground (Ring) 8 [R] opposite to 500000 Mini-coax Operating: 0° to 55°C. Storage:-20° to 85°C. Humidity: up to 95% ABS fire retardant plastic

1.875” (4.7cm)x 1.0” (2.54cm) diameter plus cable leads; 8” (20cm) for video; 10” (25.4cm) for power lead

1.95 oz (55 gms) Lifetime 500024 VideoEase CCTV Power-Thru Balun, RJ45 500029 VideoEase CCTV Power-Thru Balun, Screw Terminals

5450 Cote de Liesse, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H4P 1A5

Tel.: (514) 905-0588; Fax: (514) 905-0589;

Toll Free (North America): (877) 689-5228

E-mail: videoease@muxlab.com; URL: www.muxlab.com

94-000376-B SE-000323-B

VideoEase CCTV Power-Thru Balun

(500024, 500029)

Quick Installation Guide

Introduction

The VideoEase CCTV Power-Thru Balun allows video and remote power to be transmitted via one 4-pair Cat 5 cable, thus eliminating the need to install multiple cables for more efficient cabling. There are two models: 500024; with modular RJ45 connector and 500029; with screw terminal connectivity. The CCTV Power-Thru Balun may be used in pairs or in conjunction with other MuxLab CCTV baluns such as the 500000, 500009, 500015, 500022 and 500023.

Installation

Pre-Installation Check List:

Note: For regulatory reasons, use of a Class II power supply is recommended and may be required with the use of this product in some regions.

1. Ensure the CCTV equipment and remote power supply is turned off.

2. One (1) twisted pair is required for the camera video signal. Three (3) twisted pairs are required for remote power.

3. Verify that the cable length is within MuxLab specifications. The maximum distance for video and remote power may be determined by consulting the product specifications or the CCTV Balun Application Guide available on-line at www.muxlab.com/support.

4. If the 500024 is being used, identify the pin configuration of the balun by checking the product label or the specification section of this installation guide.

5. If the 500029 is being used, remove the balun cover with the help of a small flathead screwdriver. The screw terminals are labeled “R/T” (Ring/Tip) and “+/-“ for video and remote power respectively.

Connections:

1. At the camera side, connect the balun’s coaxial cable lead into the BNC-F connector of the CCTV camera.

2. At the camera side, connect the balun’s red and black wires to the power input of the camera.

3. If the 500024 is being used, connect a 4-pair unshielded twisted pair cable to the balun. The cable must be terminated with an RJ45 modular plug. Crossconnection hardware such as wall outlets and patch panels may be used as required. The 500024 supports TIA 568A and 568B wiring standards.

4. If the 500029 is being used, connect one (1) twisted pair to the “R/T” terminals for video. Connect three (3) twisted pairs to the “+/-“ terminals for remote power, by connecting one wire from each twisted pair to each terminal. See

diagram below.

5. Note: The CCTV Power-Thru Balun is reverse polarity sensitive. When

connecting the baluns, ensure that “Ring [R]” is connected to “Ring [R]” and “Tip [T]” is connected to “Tip [T]”. Verify that there are no split pairs or crossed wires.

6. At the receiver side (i.e.; DVR side), repeat steps 1 to 4 for the second balun.

7. Power-on the CCTV equipment and remote power supply. Verify image quality.

8. The following diagram shows a typical configuration using the 500024.

Symptom Probable Causes Possible Solutions

Poor picture quality, distortion, interference

No video image 1. Power-off. Check power supplies of CCTV

Picture faded or weak 1. Exceeded distance

No power or intermittent power at camera

1. EMI interference. Check that wiring is not too close to

2. Wires reversed on signal pair on one side

3. Split pair Check if the UTP pairs are split and

2. Wrong pin configuration Check pin configuration and verify

3. Defective CCTV Balun Change CCTV baluns for another

specifications

2. Lower grade UTP cable is introducing high signal losses.

1. Wrong pin config. Check wiring

2. Distance exceeded Verify distance specifications for

transformers and ballasts.

Make sure that the wires on the signal pair are not reversed on one side.

correct. Each signal pair must be twisted.

equipment. Check power supply fuse.

straight-through wiring.

pair.

Check DC loop resistance and verify if distance spec is exceeded. Reduce cable length or eliminate high-loss components.

Use signal repeater for extended distance or replace cable by higher grade.

remote power. Move power closer to camera.

Troubleshooting

The following table describes some of the symptoms, probable causes and possible solutions regarding the CCTV Power-Thru Balun. If you still cannot diagnose the problem, please call MuxLab Technical Support at 514-905-0588.