Security product supplier, ESP, has added to its CCTV range with PowerCat – a complete CCTV CAT5e / 6 cabling solution that overcomes the problems of restricted distance due to voltage drop that are associated with existing technology.
The opportunity to cable a CCTV system with easy to install and terminate Cat5e/6 has existed for some time. A balun is introduced at both ends of the CAT5e/6 run to enable transmission of the camera’s analogue signal. Whilst this is a successful way of handling the video signal, an issue exists with powering the camera.
Cat5e/6 cable will induce voltage drop after as little as 30 metres. The current solution is to power the camera locally with individual supplies. However the cost and labour involved can be prohibitive.
The new PowerCat series main hub includes a multi channel balun receiver and 28vDC power supply to overcome voltage drop.
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