nonsuchpro 0 Posted August 31, 2014 Hey all. This is my first post. And got a quick question: Is it a problem to use the RCA (audio) plugs provided on a BNC to RJ45 balun for data? Just cut off the RCA plugs and use the bare wires to go to and from RS485? I know I can get a balun pair that has specific "data" but I'm not sold on that for the additional cost. My cams don't have audio so, this would be better use of these 2 wires. This is what I plan on getting: Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirk_D 0 Posted August 31, 2014 I don't see why not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgb 0 Posted August 31, 2014 Seems like it should work. Best tging to do is give it a test. If you'd rather not cut the balun's cable to test, you can pick up a cheap adaptor at radio shack with a female rca and hack that. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12475707 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonsuchpro 0 Posted August 31, 2014 Yeah guys, I was leaning that way too. I just wanted to see if anyone has actually done it. I do have that splitter on hand. It will make it easy to test. If it works, I'll solder on a good cable. I'll post the results in a few days when I get them. Thanks again! Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Securame 0 Posted September 1, 2014 You can use this, so no cutting needs to be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bhawan 0 Posted September 23, 2014 You can use this, so no cutting needs to be done. Yes using the DC female like above works perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
