Common Security Applications for Audio-Visual Baluns

Baluns and structured cabling, such as Cat 5, are frequently used in security and monitoring applications

Example System

Example System 1: The composite video from two security cameras is transmitted via two V1 baluns and Cat 5 cabling to a remote video switcher. The V1 baluns are connected directly to the send and receive device's BNC connectors.

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Example System 2: The video from three remote security cameras is routed to a digital video recorder (DVR) via five V1-ST baluns and one V1-AR balun; the V1-AR is used for an extended Cat 5 run of 5000 feet. The V1-ST baluns are compact enough to be connected directly to the BNC connectors on the cameras and DVR. Because the V1-STs and V1-AR feature screw terminals and not RJ45 connectors,  the Cat 5 cable shield must be stripped back so that the four individual cable pairs are accessible.

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Example System 3: Two V1-PTZ baluns connect a security camera to a security controller. An operator at the controller views the video from the camera, as well as controls the camera's pan, tilt, and zoom settings.