mateck8888 0 Posted January 3, 2014 I have a jobsite that has a 175 foot run to a PTZ camera. I'm wondering if I could get by with Cat5e, as I already have that in an outdoor rated cable. If I have to use traditional communication cable, I would have to buy a 500' roll of expensive outdoor rated cable. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks! Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted January 3, 2014 Hi. Matt Yes cat5 is fine for PTZ data and also video as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mateck8888 0 Posted January 3, 2014 Great! thanks for the response. That will save me from stocking another item. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cctvmann 0 Posted January 3, 2014 use baluns for the video transmission and use a separate power feed local mains to PSU as its less volt drop on the low volt side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites