Active CCTV Receiver Balun 500015 Installation Guide P/N: 94-000304-C SE-000266-C
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© MuxLab Inc. Active CCTV Receiver Balun Installation Guide Table of Contents 1. Overview .........................................................................4 1.1. Description........................................................4 1.2. Features.............................................................5 2. Technical Specifications ................................................6 3. Installation Procedure ...................................................7 3.1. Pre-Installation Checklist ......
© MuxLab Inc. Active CCTV Receiver Balun Installation Guide 1. Overview 1.1. Description The Active CCTV Receiver Balun (Active Balun) allows CCTV video signals to be transmitted up to 1 mile (1.6 km) via a Category 5E/6 twisted pair cable when used in conjunction with MuxLab’s passive CCTV Balun (500000 or 500009) at the camera end. The Active Balun features Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and Ground Loop Blocking (GLB) for reliable and stable image quality.
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© MuxLab Inc. Active CCTV Receiver Balun Installation Guide 2. Technical Specifications CCTV equipment for security and surveillance. RS-343 (RS-170) CCTV cameras , monitors, DVR, switchers, multiplexers and other CCTV equipment. Transparent to the user Transmission DC to 4.5 MHz Bandwidth 1.5 Vp-p max, 100 ohms, balanced Input 1.1 Vp-p, ±1 dB, 75 ohms, unbalanced Output Determined by Automatic Gain Control.
© MuxLab Inc. Active CCTV Receiver Balun Installation Guide 3. Installation Procedure 3.1. Pre-Installation Checklist Warning: Do not connect power supply to video signal or ground terminals. Unit can be damaged and warranty will be void. The Active CCTV Receiver Balun is used to provide extended distance via a copper twisted pair. Before installing the product, please verify the following checklist to ensure that installation takes place smoothly. 1.
© MuxLab Inc. Active CCTV Receiver Balun Installation Guide than one Active Balun is connected to the same multiplexer, only one balun needs to be properly grounded. 4. The Active Balun must be powered by a 24V, 2W AC power supply (not supplied with the product). 5. The Active Balun is calibrated to work with CCTV sources that conform to RS-343 (RS-170).
© MuxLab Inc. 3.2. Active CCTV Receiver Balun Installation Guide Installation Procedure 1. Connect the passive CCTV Balun (500000 or 500009) to the CCTV camera video output port. 2. Connect one twisted pair to the passive CCTV Balun. If the balun is the 500009, use a small flathead screwdriver. If the balun is the 500000, crimp an RJ45 modular plug to the end of the cable, ensuring that Pins 7 & 8 of the RJ45 are connected to a twisted pair. 3. Identify the screw terminals on the Active Balun.
© MuxLab Inc. Active CCTV Receiver Balun Installation Guide determine how many units may be powered from one supply. 6. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, connect one twisted pair for video. Please note that the baluns are polarity sensitive. Connect Ring (R) to Ring (R) and Tip (T) to Tip (T) as indicated by the label on each balun. 7. Power on the CCTV system. When a video signal is detected, the green LED on the Active Balun will change from dim to bright. 8.
© MuxLab Inc. Active CCTV Receiver Balun Installation Guide Active Balun exceeds 1.5 VDC, the red LED will light up. If this occurs and there is image distortion, correct the problem by installing additional ground loop blocking equipment or eliminating the voltage differential. If there is no image distortion, the Active Balun will continue to function normally and there is no need to take corrective action. 11. The following configuration. diagram illustrates a typical 12.
© MuxLab Inc. Active CCTV Receiver Balun Installation Guide 4. Troubleshooting The following table describes some of problem symptoms, probable causes, and possible solutions. If the information below does not solve the problem, the technical support contact information can be found at the end of this section.
© MuxLab Inc. 4.1. Active CCTV Receiver Balun Installation Guide Technical Support Information When contacting your nearest MuxLab dealer or MuxLab Technical Support, please have the following information ready: Unit model number Cabling layout.
© MuxLab Inc. Active CCTV Receiver Balun Installation Guide 5. Product Warranty Policy Items Under Warranty - Company Policy MuxLab guarantees its products to be free of defects in manufacturing and workmanship for the warranty period from the date of purchase. If this product fails to give satisfactory performance during this warranty period, MuxLab will either repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below.
© MuxLab Inc. Active CCTV Receiver Balun Installation Guide Warranty Periods Any product found to be defective within three (3) months of invoice, including one (1) month shelf life, may be returned for replacement by a new unit or a satisfactory repair within one (1) month of receiving any returned product. The customer must provide MuxLab with the serial number and proof of purchase of the defective unit being returned. All R.M.A.
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