ESCAM 5-Pair Passive CCTV BNC Video Power Balun – RJ45 UTP
ESCAM 5-Pair Passive CCTV BNC Video Power Balun – RJ45 UTP
ESCAM 5-Pair Passive CCTV BNC Video & Power Balun Transceivers
Upgrade your security camera installation with the ESCAM 5-Pair Passive CCTV BNC Video & Power Balun. This set of 10 balun transceivers (5 pairs) lets you run both video and power signals over standard Cat5e/Cat6 UTP cable via RJ45 connectors — eliminating the need for dedicated coaxial runs and simplifying your entire CCTV setup.
Why UTP Baluns?
Traditional coaxial cable is bulky, expensive to run, and susceptible to interference over long distances. UTP baluns convert your BNC video signals to travel over twisted-pair Ethernet cable, delivering several key advantages:
- Passive design — no external power required for the balun itself; plug-and-play simplicity
- DC to 8 MHz bandwidth — supports standard analog CCTV camera signals with clean, stable transmission
- Superior interference rejection — the balanced signal over UTP rejects electromagnetic interference (EMI), allowing video and low-voltage power lines to co-exist in the same cable bundle with telephone and data circuits
- Low emissions — keeps your installation compliant and tidy
- Cost-effective installation — Cat5e/Cat6 UTP cable is far more affordable and easier to route than coaxial cable
Key Specifications
- Quantity: 5 pairs (10 balun units) — one at each camera end, one at each recorder/DVR end
- Bandwidth: DC to 8 MHz (passive)
- Connectors: BNC (camera/DVR side) + RJ45 (UTP cable side) + DC power terminals
- Cable type supported: Cat5e / Cat6 UTP (unshielded twisted pair)
- Maximum transmission distance: Up to 300 m (approx. 1,000 ft) over quality Cat5e/Cat6
- Power routing: DC power transmitted simultaneously over the same UTP cable
- Housing material: ABS plastic — lightweight and durable
- Brand: ESCAM
What's in the Box?
- 10 × Passive BNC/RJ45 video & power balun transceivers (5 matched pairs)
Ideal For
- Home and small-business CCTV / analog security camera systems
- Retrofitting existing structured Cat5e/Cat6 wiring for camera use
- Installers looking to simplify cable runs and reduce material costs
- Any standard analog (coaxial BNC) camera that needs to be connected over UTP infrastructure
For more guidance on setting up home security camera systems, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for safety standards and best practices when installing electrical and electronic components in your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does a passive BNC video power balun do in a CCTV system?
A: A passive BNC video power balun converts the BNC coaxial video signal from your analog CCTV camera into a balanced signal that travels over standard Cat5e or Cat6 UTP (twisted-pair) Ethernet cable via an RJ45 connector. At the other end, a matching balun converts the signal back to BNC for your DVR or monitor. Because the design is passive, no external power is needed for the balun itself — and DC power for the camera can be routed through the same UTP cable simultaneously, keeping installations clean and simple.
Q: How far can I transmit video using these ESCAM baluns?
A: These passive baluns support transmission distances of up to approximately 300 metres (around 1,000 feet) over high-quality Cat5e or Cat6 UTP cable for standard analog CCTV signals within the DC to 8 MHz bandwidth range. Performance may vary depending on cable quality, gauge, and environmental factors.
Q: Can I run video and power through the same Cat5e cable with this balun?
A: Yes. One of the key features of this ESCAM balun set is that it includes dedicated DC power terminals alongside the RJ45 video connection, allowing you to route both the camera's video signal and its DC power supply over the same single Cat5e/Cat6 UTP cable run — reducing clutter and installation complexity significantly.
Q: Are these baluns compatible with HD-CVI, HD-TVI, or AHD cameras?
A: These are passive analog baluns rated DC to 8 MHz, which is designed for standard analog (CVBS) CCTV signals. HD-CVI, HD-TVI, and AHD signals typically require active baluns or baluns specifically rated for higher frequencies. For those camera types, please verify the required bandwidth before purchasing.