warwickwater 0 Posted October 14, 2012 Hi guys, to date we have installed only IP cameras as we come from an IT background and most stuff hase been single cam for remote viewing at equipment sites/ towers. We now have a few more 'conventional' installs with 4-8 analogue cams back to a DVR (and then onwards for remote viewing). Is there anything wrong with continuing to use our familiar, easy to install (outdoor rated, UV resistant, shielded) CAT5 cable with the baluns that take both video and power? Is there a better solution? Is there an accepted 'max power loading' down CAT5 for cameras with higher power requirements (eg IR LEDs, but clearly not a heated PTZ)? Does anyone make a patch panel for the head end that breaks out lots of RJ45 socket connectors into a multi way PTC fused power panel plus BNCs for the video (ideally in the UK) Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numb-nuts 1 Posted October 14, 2012 Hi guys,to date we have installed only IP cameras as we come from an IT background and most stuff hase been single cam for remote viewing at equipment sites/ towers. We now have a few more 'conventional' installs with 4-8 analogue cams back to a DVR (and then onwards for remote viewing). Is there anything wrong with continuing to use our familiar, easy to install (outdoor rated, UV resistant, shielded) CAT5 cable with the baluns that take both video and power? Is there a better solution? Is there an accepted 'max power loading' down CAT5 for cameras with higher power requirements (eg IR LEDs, but clearly not a heated PTZ)? Does anyone make a patch panel for the head end that breaks out lots of RJ45 socket connectors into a multi way PTC fused power panel plus BNCs for the video (ideally in the UK) Thanks in advance. "Perfecamundo" Thats the exact best method in a nutshell, for economy however, you might make a join after the cable enter's the building, using either a IDC Junction box or a pair of RJ45s and a coupler using a little electrolube for protections sake. When your client is ready to move over to IP completely, the cable is more or less there using POE. Obviously you charge for installation again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinbad 0 Posted October 15, 2012 altronix hubway is good stuff you might want to check it out. http://www.altronix.com/products/product.php?name=HUBWAY8D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
