The Basic Features of Video Baluns

A video balun is used to wire security cameras because installers have the opportunity to have a more structured and cost effective cabling technique. With video baluns, UTP wires like Cat5 wires can be used in longer distances as compared to coax cables. Video baluns not only offer a wider range of distance but they also cost less than coax cables. An active video balun, for example, enables UTP wires to run distances of over 3,000 feet.

There are many features that a video balun offer, one of which is that it does not need power to operate. This is one reason why a video balun is cost-effective since no electricity is needed for it to function. Noise is filtered and impedance coupled devices are also built-in with video baluns. Installers and even the most technologically-inept individual no longer have to waste time crimping RJ-45 connectors because BNC coax is now used to screw terminals.

 Aside from all these features, video baluns are compatible with coax systems and can provide power and video over a single twisted pair. When it comes to the cost of video baluns, they are definitely much cheaper than Cat5 cables. CCTV video balun is one application where baluns are more practical as compared to using RG59 coax cable. This is because of the ability of video balun to transfer signal with less distortion for up to 3,000 feet and without costing too much. 

Video baluns are now available to match the different formats of video signals, the most common of which is composite video. Video baluns, when paired with Cat5 cables, can extend signals not only for homes and classrooms but for institutional and commercial settings as well. 

PIMFG.com offers a wide selection of video baluns – whether it is active video baluns or passive video baluns you need, PI Manufacturing, Corp. is sure to have them in stock.