scottishalex

Hi there. I would like to minimise the cable required, maximise the capacity of CAT5e/6, and build in an upgrade path between a HD-SDI system and an IP system as far as possible. Specifically, I would like to be able to run say 2 HD-SDI cameras over one CAT5e/6 cable, fit baluns at the end of the CAT5e/6 cable, then run COAX from each balun to the each camera, so that I can have the flexibility to choose the length of the run between the baluns and each camera rather than fitting the baluns directly to the cameras. A bit like traditional networking ish. Many thanks. Alex

Hi there. I'm part of a locksmith company in London which is just moving from contracting out our CCTV work to bringing it in-house so that we can ensure that our clients get the best ongoing support and backup - which is why I would like to be able to get advice from as wide a group of professional as possible and from what I've seen this is the best place to be. Hopefully as I learn more and am involved in more installations I will be able to give something back to the forum as well. Alex