Product Description
A passive balun converts unbalanced coax-format video signal to balanced twisted-pair for transmission over Cat5e/Cat6, letting installers run structured cabling instead of RG59 on a CCTV job.
This unit is format-agnostic across HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD and analogue outputs, so one part number covers mixed-format sites without stocking separate baluns per signal type — compatibility depends on the camera/DVR side supporting the format in use.
Key specs
- Connector: standard BNC, direct to camera or DVR video input
- Cable termination: screw terminal block — no soldering, no crimping
- Transmission medium: Cat5e or Cat6 UTP
- Power: none — fully passive signal conversion
- Formats supported: HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD, analogue CCTV
Install notes
The screw terminal gives a solder-free termination for the UTP pair, useful for first-fix or retrofit runs where a soldering iron isn't practical on site. Because it's passive, there's no power budget to plan for at either end — pair one at the camera and one at the DVR/hub end of the run.
Best suited to structured-cabling installs where distance and cable routing favour UTP over coax, and where the connected camera/DVR line already confirms support for the signal format being transmitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this balun need external power?
No — it's a passive design with no power supply required at either end of the run.
Can I use this with HD-TVI and analogue cameras on the same site?
Yes, this balun supports HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD and analogue formats, provided the connected camera and DVR both support the format in use.
What cable does it run over?
It transmits video over Cat5e or Cat6 UTP network cable instead of coax.
How is the cable terminated?
Via a screw terminal block, so the UTP pair connects without soldering.
