5MP Active/Passive Video Balun Pair for CAT5/6, 1148 ft – GEM HDB-APRT

GEM HDB-APRT — 5MP Active/Passive Video Balun Pair (Transmitter + Receiver)

The GEM HDB-APRT is a two-piece active/passive video balun set designed to carry high-definition analog video signals over standard CAT5/6 cabling. It supports 5MP resolution and is compatible with HD-TVI, HD-CVI, AHD and NTSC/PAL camera formats, enabling installers to extend camera runs without relying on coaxial cable. The pair transmits video only and does not pass PoE or power, so separate power provisioning is required for cameras that need it. With an effective transmission distance rated to 1,148 feet over UTP, the HDB-APRT helps maintain signal integrity on long runs in residential and commercial installations. Its active/passive design provides flexibility when matching endpoints, simplifying replacements and upgrades in existing CCTV infrastructures. For field technicians, OEM assemblers, and MRO teams, the balun pair reduces material costs and installation time by using existing structured cabling. Tri-Tek Electronics stocks solutions like this at our Mesa, AZ location to support installers across Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale and Glendale while also serving nationwide customers.

The HDB-APRT ships as a matched transmitter and receiver pair and is suitable as a straightforward replacement or spare for analog HD camera deployments. Because it transmits video-only, plan power and grounding separately during system design and installation.

Key Features:

• Supports up to 5MP analog HD video
• Compatible with HD-TVI, HD-CVI, AHD and NTSC/PAL formats
• Active/passive transmitter and receiver pair (one transmitter, one receiver)
• Transmits video only; does not pass PoE or camera power
• Rated transmission distance to 1,148 feet over CAT5/6 UTP

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: GEM
• MPN: HDB-APRT
• UPC: 0614395060756
• Supported formats: HD-TVI, HD-CVI, AHD, NTSC/PAL
• Transmission medium: CAT5/6 UTP
• Pack: Pair (one transmitter, one receiver)
• Function: Video-only transmission (no PoE)

Typical Applications:

• Extending analog HD camera video over structured CAT5/6 cabling in commercial and residential systems
• Replacement or spare parts for CCTV maintenance and MRO programs
• Use in retrofit projects where running new coax is impractical
• OEM integration where compact, economical video transmission is required

Installation or Use Example:

A field technician installs the HDB-APRT transmitter at an HD-TVI dome camera, runs a single CAT5e cable back to the security room, and terminates the receiver at the DVR input. Power for the camera is provided separately at the camera location, allowing the installer to leverage existing network cabling and avoid new coax runs during a multi-camera upgrade.

Tri-Tek Electronics is an authorized distributor for GEM products and provides full manufacturer warranty support and nationwide availability from our Mesa, Arizona facility.