Rich Stamper Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I am installing some cameras about 120m from my dvr. The cable runs through roof spaces etc and is not particularly easy, though possible. Therefore I am looking at using cat 5 cable in order to minimse the labour involved. Can I run cat 5 to a 4 way balun at the camera end, then transfer to rg59 for upto 20m within the shop area to be monitored, or does the balun have to be very close to the cameras? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistle Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I am installing some cameras about 120m from my dvr. The cable runs through roof spaces etc and is not particularly easy, though possible. Therefore I am looking at using cat 5 cable in order to minimse the labour involved. Can I run cat 5 to a 4 way balun at the camera end, then transfer to rg59 for upto 20m within the shop area to be monitored, or does the balun have to be very close to the cameras? Yes you can do that We have many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I am installing some cameras about 120m from my dvr. The cable runs through roof spaces etc and is not particularly easy, though possible. Therefore I am looking at using cat 5 cable in order to minimse the labour involved. Can I run cat 5 to a 4 way balun at the camera end, then transfer to rg59 for upto 20m within the shop area to be monitored, or does the balun have to be very close to the cameras? very common configuration, you can also get 4 way Tx's and Rx's which will do this job very conveniently. you have to decide though if the cost of the extra kit and time spent on the extra connections required is actualy cheaper/better than running 4 RG59 cables. regs Alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satsuma01 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 very common configuration, you can also get 4 way Tx's and Rx's which will do this job very conveniently. you have to decide though if the cost of the extra kit and time spent on the extra connections required is actualy cheaper/better than running 4 RG59 cables. regs Alan rg59 coax everry time imho its is a much better configuration for the type of cable, never did like the cat5 way personally. regards sat "If you carry your childhood with you, you never become old. Why rush to end life when happiness is in the blissfulness of childhood innocence.""We all die, the goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will." 07475071344 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alarm Protection Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I would also run coax on this type of install also. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistle Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 rg59 coax everry time imho its is a much better configuration for the type of cable, never did like the cat5 way personally.regards sat 100% dont agree. We have used cat5 on many installs saving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistle Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 satsuma01 Is that CJT electrical? The one with the xmas lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satsuma01 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 satsuma01Is that CJT electrical? The one with the xmas lights? "If you carry your childhood with you, you never become old. Why rush to end life when happiness is in the blissfulness of childhood innocence.""We all die, the goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will." 07475071344 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camstop Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 satsuma01Is that CJT electrical? The one with the xmas lights? Funny i was thinking the same thing Cat5 all the way here as much as possible too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 hi guys, going CAT5e or not for the pro's is a mattter of preference, me i'm not over sold on it. but the thing i consider is can the O/P terminate a CAT5e plug and also have the kit to test it properly? his spend will be the crimp tool and simple cable mapping tester so he is If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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