Installation Guide

AutoDome 100 Series Fixed Camera Cable and Wire Standards | en 61
Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation Manual F.01U.217.818 | 1.0 | 2011.04
5 Cable and Wire Standards
5.1 Power
5.2 Wire Distance Guide for Pendant
Table 5.1 Maximum Wire Distances from Power Supply to AutoDome Pendant
5.3 Video and Control Cables
5.3.1 Using Coaxial Cable to Transmit Video and Control
Coaxial cable terminated with BNC connectors is the most common method for transmitting
composite video. Bilinx control data can also be sent over the same cable.
Bilinx is a Bosch 2-way communication protocol that allows remote control, configuration, and
updates over a video coax cable. Bilinx is available on all VG5 100 and 600 Series AutoDomes.
VG5 Series AutoDomes feature cable compensation or “Pre-Comp,” which extends the range
of video from the head end.
CAUTION!
Installation should only be performed by qualified service personnel in accordance with the
National Electrical Code or applicable local codes.
CAUTION!
All wires for installation applications must be routed through a grounded conduit.
115/230 VAC
Copper Wire To comply with local codes.
24 V to AutoDome
VA / Watts 14 AWG (2.5 mm) 16 AWG (1.5 mm) 18 AWG (1.0 mm)
AutoDome 100, Indoor 14 / 7.5 248 m (813 ft) 156 m (512 ft) 98 m (322 ft)
AutoDome 100, Outdoor
1
47 / 43.5 74 m (242 ft) 46 m (152 ft) 29 m (96 ft)
1. Standard heater module. Add Add 16 W if using VG4-SHTR-XT kit.
Cable Compensation Maximum Distances
Video Only Bilinx Control
Cable Type Pre-comp OFF Pre-comp ON Pre-comp ON or OFF
RG-59/U 300 m (1000 ft) 600 m (2000 ft) 300 m (1000 ft)
RG-6/U 450 m (1500 ft) 900 m (3000 ft) 450 m (1500 ft)
RG-11/U 600 m (2000 ft) 1200 m (4000 ft) 600 m (2000 ft)
Size O.D. between 4.6 mm (0.181 in.) and 7.9 mm (0.312 in.)
Shield Copper braid: 95%
Central Conductor Standard copper center
Terminal Connector BNC
WARNING!
Cable compensation (Pre-Comp) does not extend the range of Bilinx control. Pre-Comp is not
available with VG5 700 Series AutoDomes.