Muxlab 500022 question

[pimp-boy 0]

Hi, I am new to this and have a quick question.

 

I will be using a Pelco SD435-PG-E0 Dome camera. I believe it is controlled using the RS-485 connection along with a Co-Axial for the video connection.

 

With the MuxLab 500022 and using Cat 5E cable, will it be any problems since the MuxLab 500022 references RS422 for the control lines? I will be using a GeoVision GV-2008 with the GV-Com which converts from RS485 to RS232.

 

Thanks.

[Soundy 1]

There should be no problem with that, the balun doesn't know or care what serial protocol you're using.

 

Also, that camera should work fine with RS-232 and 422 as well as 485, so the converter shouldn't be necessary (although in my experience, RS-485 can be less problematic).

[pimp-boy 0]

Thanks for the reply. I assume since the Mux can only support up to 30vA that I would have to run my own power wires since the Pelco camera requires up to 73vA (heater & blower)? Only thing I can use the Mux for is the control lines and video connection. Is this correct? Or do you have any other recommendation of another product that can handle it?

 

Thanks again...

[Soundy 1]

70+VA is a lot of current for running over two pair in a Cat-5 (that's where the real bottleneck is for the current. I'd definitely recommend a separate 18-16ga. power wire for that kind of juice.