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IP Video Systems
IP surveillance systems are relatively new to the market. In a typical
IP-based video surveillance system, network (IP) cameras are
connected directly to the Local Area Network (LAN) and transport
digital video across the IP network via UTP cabling and switches,
recording video to any PC or server on the network. Since the cameras
are IP addressable, they are able to be accessed from anywhere in
the world, provided the user has the sucient network access and
security privileges.
Benets of Using Fiber Optics
in Video Security and Surveillance
In the ever-increasing reach of today’s video security and surveillance
systems, many security professionals are nding that the quality,
bandwidth and distance needed to perform even the most basic
surveillance is beyond the reach of coaxial and UTP cabling. In fact,
even though IP-based video security systems are gaining popularity,
they face a serious distance limitation of 100 meters (328ft) or less
over UTP cabling infrastructure. This poses an insurmountable hurdle
when trying to monitor the many outreach locations of a typical
surveillance installation.
While fairing slightly better in copper distance limitations, most
analog-based CCTV systems prove eective and economical only if
the coaxial cabling runs are held to less than 750ft (228m). Utilizing
coax beyond that distance, however, poses a number of problems,
some of which are not immediately obvious. For instance, let’s say
your monitor is located 1,000ft (304m) from the camera. In that
scenario, without any active signal conditioning, approximately
37 percent of the high frequency information will be lost in
transmission, providing a seriously degraded image. In fact, since
you cannot see information that is not there, you may not even
realize that information has been deleted.
To accommodate lengths greater than 750ft (228m) on a coax infrastructure, you must make certain that some provision has been made
to guarantee the video signal’s transmission strength such as the use
of signal amplication, ground fault correction and surge protection.
Installing these items will inevitably increase the cost of the system
considerably, making alternative cabling methods more attractive.
In fact, the use of ber optic cable will allow for cable runs of over
1500m (5,000ft) on multimode and distances of over 10km (6.2 miles)
on single-mode cable. In addition to distance extension, ber optics
also presents a number of other unique benets not present in either
coax or UTP cabling:
• Smaller size and better tensile strength, making it easier to install
when pulling through conduit or in overhead cable trays
• High degree of security as ber is inherently
dicult to tap into or interfere with
• Immunity to electrical interference such as:
o Electromagnetic interference (EMI)
o Radio frequency interference (RFI)
o High voltages found in uorescent lights, card
access door strikes and outdoor lighting systems
o Induced voltages (ground loops), which cause picture distortion and audio interference
• Higher bandwidth
• Improved reliability and overall transmission performance
Local area networks (LANs) very commonly deploy ber optics as the
network backbone between buildings or in vertical risers of multistory
buildings. Utilizing this infrastructure already in place would be an
attractive transmission alternative to risking the distance and quality
issues common to coax and UTP video systems. Accessing this ber
optic cabling can be a challenge for most video security professionals,
as the majority of new cameras and monitors on the market today are
unavailable with ber optic ports on them. In addition, most existing
video security and surveillance systems were designed and installed
with coax or UTP cabling. To improve the quality, bandwidth and
distance of these existing systems by transporting the video on ber
optic cabling, a method is required to convert the electrical video
signal over to an optical format.
IP Video Conversion
• Ethernet Media Converters – powered devices that convert an
IP- based video signal on UTP over to a ber optic medium
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) Media Converters – powered devices
that convert an IP-based video signal UTP over to a ber optic
medium, as well as inject the power onto the UTP necessary to
power remote IP cameras
Media converters come in a variety of form factors and sizes ranging
from miniature, standalone devices that attach directly to a camera to
managed, chassis-based devices allowing for full SNMP monitoring
and management of the media converters.
In addition to providing a means for transparently connecting one
type of media to another, media conversion can provide a cost-eective method for integrating a hybrid video security and surveillance
system into one, seamless and manageable entity. Imagine the cost
savings that can be realized by utilizing an existing, analog-based
CCTV infrastructure, while implementing the latest technology of
IP-based cameras for specialized video capture, storage or analysis,
as well as additional surveillance locations.
Access Video Any Time, Any Place
With IP-based systems, video feeds are encoded into Motion JPEG or
MPEG-4/H.264 formats and stored as a digital image on a computer
disk array. This provides the ability to access the video, by way of the
networked digital video recorder, through the IP network at any time,
from any place. These digital images do not degrade in quality from
duplication like analog recordings on magnetic tape. They can be
replicated and posted on web servers, distributed to law enforcement
as E-mail attachments, and sent to news outlets. When analog-based
systems were the norm, loss prevention/investigations sta had to
visit the location of the incident to view the video on a tape or
DVD, which would need to be shipped by overnight courier. These
ineciencies no longer exist with IP-based systems and WAN
connectivity to the physical location.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IP CCTV Design .................................................................................................................................................... 1
IP Cabling Network Cables ..............................................................................................................................2
In an IP-CCTV design, the cable is an important link from equipment to camera. Category cables such as Category 5E and
Category 6 UTP are essential to this design. The cabling distance of category cables is up to 330ft. For distances beyond 330ft,
ber optic cables are needed with media converters. Fiber media converters support many dierent data communication
protocols including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet overtwisted pair, multimode and single-mode ber optics. Media converter types
range from small standalone devices and PC card converters to high port-density chassis systems that oer many advanced
features for network management.
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IP Cabling
Network cabling is used to describe cabling that links network devices in user work areas (WAs) to network
equipment located in the telecommunications room (TR). This cabling generally extends horizontally
along oors, walls and ceilings.
Distance: 90m link - Link is the bulk cable run without assemblies or patch cables.
100m channel - Channel is the entire run of cable, including assemblies and patch cables.
Topology: Star conguration - from hub to desktop.
Cabling Media Types
• 4-pair 100 ohm Impedance UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or F/UTP (Foil over UTP - Shielded).
• Category 5E: TIA/EIA-568.B.2
• 4-Pair 24AWG
• Voice or Data - Data: 10/100BaseT Ethernet
• UTP or F/UTP Design
• Category 6: TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1
• 4-Pair 24 or 23AWG
• Data: 100/1000BaseT Ethernet
• UTP or F/UTP Design
• Category 6A: TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10
• Augmented Cat6
• 4-Pair 23AWG
• Data: 100/1000/10000BaseT Ethernet
• UTP or F/UTP Design
• Category 7:
• 4-Pair 23 or 22AWG
• Data: 10GBaseT Ethernet
• S/FTP Design - Shielded over Shielded Pair
• Optical Fiber OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4 Design
• OM1: 62.5/125µm Fiber Shorter Runs
• OM2: 50/125µm
• OM3: 50/125µm Laser Optimized 10G Network
• OM4: 50/125µm 40G Network
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West Penn Wire Bulk Cables
EnvironmentCategory 5E UTPCategory 6 UTPCategory 6A UTP
Non-Plenum424542464246A
Plenum254245254246254246A
Indoor/Outdoor4245IO4246IO
Outside Plant4245OSP4246OSP
Armored M57562
Mechanical Characteristics
Pull Tension:
Cat5E 25lbf
Cat6 25lbf
Cat6A 35lbs
Bend Radius:
Category Cable 4 x cable O.D.
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Connectors
RJ45 Jacks
Registered Jacks (RJ)45 are data connectors with 8P8C. There are a variety of RJ-style connectors.
RJ11/RJ12 - Found in houses and oces for telecommunication voice.
RJ45 - Found for networking and data applications.
The RJ45 Jacks allow T568A or T568B wiring.
RJ45 Jacks can be terminated by a single punchdown tool or a multi-termination tool, such as our
KJMT-8600.
RJ45 Jack Style
Category 5E UTP or Shielded
Categoy 6 UTP or Shielded
Category 6A UTP or Shielded
UTP RJ45 Jacks are available in multiple colors:
Black, Blue, Red, Yellow, Orange, Green.
Modular plugs are not normally part of the installation techniques in the work area. But there might be times
where you may have to install and terminate a modular plug.
T568B cable color code, while loading into a modular plug.
Modular Plug Style
Category 5E UTP or Shielded
Categoy 6 UTP or Shielded
Category 6A UTP or Shielded
West Penn Wire oers EZ Modular Connectors and standard plugs for Category 5E and 6 UTP.
For our Category 6 and 6A shielded cables, West Penn Wire oers complete modular kits (90170-BI).
Type
EZ Plug32-EZPCN-EZP-STP32-6EZP
Loading Bar32-2198ULHL-326198UL106190106190106090
Standard PlugHJ-325998UL32-2098ULCN-CAPFMUL-S1
Kits90170-BI90170-BI90170-BI
Crimp ToolTL-EZRJ45PROCTTL-EZRJ45PROCTTL-EZRJ45PROCT12515C12515C for 10619012515C
Wall plates can come in Keystone, Decora or Modular styles. The Keystone plates are mostly used in IP-CCTV installations.
KEYSTONE
Type
1G, 1 PortSGKF-1SKF-1SKFL-1SSKF-1CMK-BA
1G, 2 PortSGKF-2SKF-2SKFL-2SSKF-2CMK-BL
1G, 3 PortSGKF-3SKF-3SKFL-3SSKF-3CMK-BNC75
1G, 4 PortSGKF-4SKF-4SKFL-4SSKF-4CMK-F3
1G, 6 PortSKF-6SKFL-6SSKF-6CMK-HDMI
2G, 6 PortDKF-6DKFL-6CMK-LC
2G, 8 PortDKF-8DSKF-8CMK-PCTRS
2G, 12 PortDKF-12DKFL-12DSKF-12CMK-SC
Keystone
Style Plates
West Penn
Keystone
Style Plates
Keystone
Style Plates
w/Label
Keystone
Style Plates
Stainless
Keystone
Adapters
Decora
DECORA®
Type
1G, 1 PortDA-1SKFD-1DKFD-2
1G, 2 PortDA-2
1G, 3 PortDA-3
1G, 4 PortDA-4
1G, 6 PortDA-6
2G, 6 PortDKF-6
2G, 8 PortDKF-8
2G, 12 PortDKF-12
Keystone
Adapter
Plates
1G Decora
Style
2G Decora
Style
CMK-USB
Modular Style
MODULAR
Type
1G ModularSGF-06
2G ModularSGF-12
BNCSCM-1BNCSCM-2BNC
“F” TypeSCM-1FSCM-2F
LCSCM-1LCSCM-2LC
SCSCM-2SC
CAT 5ESCM245-C5E
CAT 6SCM245-C6C
HDMISCM-1HDMISCM-2HDMI
USBSCM-1USBSCM-2USB
VGASCM-1VGATB
PlatesAdapters
Adapters
2 Port
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Cable Assemblies Work Area
Cable assemblies are needed at the work area location
to allows signals to be guided from the wall plate
(RJ45 Jack) to the computer or IP device.
Network assemblies are available for
Category 5E, Category 6 and Category 6A.
For the network, UTP cables assemblies are
available in multiple colors:
Black, Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, Pink
F/UTP network assemblies are usually only
available in a gray jacket, but other colors can
be ordered.
Network assemblies are available in a variety of
lengths:
3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, and 25 feet.
West Penn Wire also oers a pulling eye networking tool
for pulling long lengths.
Cable Assemblies Telecommunication Closets and Equipment Room
Cable assemblies are needed at the TC or ER location to allow signals to be guided from the patch panel
(RJ45 Jack) to the computer or network switching devices.
In TR and/or ER networking, passive equipment is needed. These parts are normally a patching system. If a Category 6 system
or a 1G network is implemented, a passive network patch panel of the same or better quality is needed.
Patch Panel Style
Category 5E UTP and Shielded
Category 6 UTP and Shielded
Category 6A UTP and Shielded
West Penn Wire oers indoor/outdoor plenum-rated cables to reduce the amount of inventory and SKU numbers.
Part Number Structure:
WP9X043T - The X in the PN has to be with B, C or W to get to the appropriate OM size ( ber optic size).
Fiber Type
62.5/125
OM1B
50/125
OM3
50/125
OM3
8/125
Single-Mode
Code
Replace (X)
C
E
W
Wavelength (nm)
8503.5200
13001.25500
8503.51500
13001.25500
8503.53500
13001.254700
1310.8NA
1550.5NA
Max Attenuation
dB/km
Bandwidth MHz/km
West Penn Wire Fiber Optic Cables
Environment2 Fiber6 Fiber12 Fiber24 Fiber
Indoor/Outdoor
Plenum OFNP
Plenum /Outdoor
Direct Burial
WP9X043TWP9X045TWP9X048TWP9X611T
WP9X240WP9X241WP9X242
Myth Busting
Installers are worried about pulling and terminating ber optics. DO NOT WORRY!!
Pull Tension:
6 Fiber Optic Cable 300lbf
Cat5E 25lbf
RG59/U 45lbf
Optical ber have the same tensile strength of a piece of steel the same size.
Bend Radius:
Fiber Optic 10 x Cable OD
Category Cable 4 x Cable OD
Coaxial Cable 10 x Cable OD
Audio Cable 10 x Cable OD
Fiber optic cables have the same bend radius of coaxial cables.
Fiber Optic Termination Time: 1 Min. (Brilliance Field Kit)
Category 5E Plug 2 Min.
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Fiber Optic Connector Installation Kits
Brilliance Field Kit - FI-4270
The Brilliance Field Kit will connect SC, ST and LC
Connector Types.
The Brilliance Field Kit is a unique design that
incorporates a factor polished ber stub in a splice
mechanism, which provides a fast, secure and
reliable termination of ber optic cables.
The Brilliance Connectors oer premium quality
ceramic ferrule. The patent-pending design oers the
quickest termination in the industry (less than 30 seconds).
The Brilliance connectors can be used up to 5-6 times.
Field Assembly Time 900μm 30 sec. with setup
1 Min.
Insertion Loss dB .3dB
Storage Temp. -40˚F - 140˚F
Operating Temp. -40˚F -167˚F
Tensile Strength 900μm 1.12lbs
West Penn Wire’s indoor/outdoor OFNP pre-terminated ber optic assemblies are perfect
for ber optic installations within a building or between two buildings.
West Penn Wire can provide fully tested long-length assemblies to allow plug-and-play
ber optic installation.
West Penn Wire pre-terminated long length ber assemblies are built to your specications,
using the best materials, by highly skilled technicians, in an environmentally controlled
work space. All terminations are fully tested and ready for immediate installation.
We provide either 2 or 6 ber indoor/outdoor OFNP OM1, OM3 OM4 and OS2 (singlemode) long-length assemblies. The assemblies are terminated at each end with ST, SC, LC
connectors. We can provide a pulling eye on one end or pulling eye with staggered
connectors. Provide the part number with A, B or no designation.
ST to STGlass Size (X)Pulling Eye (P)Lengthxxx
Part NumberCable DescriptionOM1OM3OM4OS2
FI-9X043-pxxxST
FI-9X045-pxxxST
FI-9X048-pxxxST
FI-9X240-pxxxST
FI-9X241-pxxxST
Indoor/Outdoor OFNP 2 Fiber - 4 ST Connections
Indoor/Outdoor OFNP 6 Fiber - 12 ST Connections
Indoor/Outdoor OFNP 12 Fiber - 24 ST Connections
PP-WM2S2 Adapter Plate - Wall Mount 15.625”x13”x2.125”
PP-WM4S4 Adapter Plate - Wall Mount 15.625”x15”x3.5”
Adapter Plates
Catalog PNDescription
AS-WC06M SC Simplex Multimode - 6 Fiber
AS-WC06G SC Simplex 10G Multimode - 6 Fiber
AS-WC06S SC Simplex Single-Mode - 6 Fiber
AS-WC12M SC Duplex Multimode - 12 Fiber
AS-WC12G SC Duplex 10G Multimode - 12 Fiber
AS-WC12SSC Duplex Single-Mode - 12 Fiber
AS-WT06M ST Simplex Multimode - 6 Fiber
AS-WT06S ST Simplex Single-Mode - 6 Fiber
AS-WT12M ST Duplex Multimode - 12 Fiber
AS-WT12S ST Duplex Single-Mode - 12 Fiber
AS-WL12M LC Duplex Multimode - 12 Fiber
AS-WL12G LC Duplex 10G Multimode - 12 Fiber
AS-WL12S LC Duplex Single-Mode - 12 Fiber
AS-WL24M LC Quad Multimode - 24 Fiber
AS-WL24G LC Quad 10G Multimode - 24 Fiber
AS-WL24S LC Quad Single-Mode - 24 Fiber
Cassette Plates
Catalog PNDescription
DM-1MLCB2424 LC Single-Mode
DM-1MSCB1212 SC Single-Mode
DM-4MLCC1212 LC OM3
DM-4MLCC2424 LC OM3
DM-4MSCC1212 SC OM3
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Ethernet Switches
Ethernet switches are an important part of the IP-CCTV Design. West Penn Wire has partnered with Signamax
to supply this intregal piece of equipment.
Managed Switches
Part NumberNo. Of PortsPoEType EthernetSFP Ports
SC30010
SC30020
SC30030
SC30040
SC30050
SC30060
48NoGigabit4 Ports
24Yes - PoE+Gigabit4 Ports
24Yes - PoE+Gigabit4 Ports
24NoGigabit4 Ports
8Yes - PoE+Gigabit2 Ports
8NoGigabit2 Ports
Unmanaged Switches
Part NumberNo. Of PortsPoEType EthernetSFP Ports
SC10010
SC10020
SC10030
SC10040
SC10050
SC10060
SC10070
SC10080
SC10090
SC10100
SC10110
SC10120
24Yes - PoE+Gigabit2 Ports
24Yes - PoE+Fast Ethernet2 Ports
24Yes - PoE+Fast Ethernet2 Ports
24NoGigabit2 Ports
16Yes - PoE+Gigabit2 Ports
16Yes - PoE+Fast Ethernet2 Ports
16NoGigabit2 Ports
8Yes - PoE+Gigabit2 Ports
8Yes - PoE+Fast Ethernet
8NoGigabit
4Yes - PoE+Gigabit
8NoGigabit8 Ports
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Your Very Best Source
for Networking Cables and Accessories
West Penn Wire (WPW) designs and manufactures wires, cables, harnesses and related
products and accessories for small, mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies worldwide, as
well as for audio, video, security and networking applications in these environments:
> Corporate > Higher Education
> Entertainment > Hospitality
> Government > Houses of Worship
> Healthcare > Retail
The company’s engineering and manufacturing excellence enables customers to obtain
solutions that meet the most demanding requirements for audio, video, security and
networking applications.
To help meet customers’ wire and cabling needs, WPW also oers value-added
services, including:
With distribution centers located strategically throughout the country, WPW products
can reach customers’ places of business or jobsites quickly. WPW was established in
1971 and is based in Washington, PA, near Pittsburgh. It is part of the Belden group
of companies (NYSE:BDC).