Product Description
A passive video balun lets you run HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD or analogue CCTV signal over Cat5e/Cat6 UTP instead of coax. That's the core selection factor: if a site already has structured cabling pulled — offices, retail units, warehouse fit-outs — this avoids a separate coax run.
Why it suits trade jobs
- No power required — it's a passive design, so there's nothing to fault-find on the balun itself if a camera drops out.
- Format-flexible — supports HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD and standard analogue on the same part, useful on mixed-format sites or phased upgrades where DVR and cameras aren't all one standard.
- BNC connector on the camera/DVR side — direct fit, no adapter needed.
- Screw terminal on the UTP side — wires land under the screw, no soldering on site.
Typical use case
Pair one balun at the camera end and one at the DVR/NVR end, running Cat5e or Cat6 between them. This suits residential blocks, small commercial premises and multi-camera warehouse runs where coax isn't already in place or a longer run over network cable is more practical than pulling new coax.
Procurement note
Confirm your DVR and camera actually support the same signal format (CVI, TVI, AHD or analogue) before specifying — the balun itself is format-agnostic but won't convert between incompatible standards.
Specifications
- Product Type
- CCTV Video Balun
- Model / SKU
- BALUN-SCREW-BLACK-8MP
- Maximum Resolution
- 8MP (as indicated by model name)
- Terminal Type
- Screw terminals
- Colour
- Black
- Application
- Analogue CCTV video transmission over twisted-pair cable
- Compatibility
- Confirm supported video formats with supplier
- Transmission Distance
- Depends on cable quality, resolution and video format
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this balun need a power supply?
No — it's a passive design, so no external power is required for signal conversion.
What connectors does it use?
A standard BNC connector for the camera or DVR side, and a screw terminal for the UTP cable side.
What cable can I use with it?
Cat5e or Cat6 UTP network cable, run between a balun at each end of the link.
Which CCTV formats does it support?
HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD and standard analogue CCTV signals, provided your camera and DVR support the same format.
