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Balun question with CCTV Design

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I'm still trying to learn as much as I can with a cctv set up. Right now I just want to set up 2 outdoor cameras with the video and power transmitted over POE. Here is what I am planning on ordering to get setup.

 

(2) VCM-24Vfh cameras by CNB

(1) RSS-P3-AC24-8-4L 24VAC Central Power Supply

and of course a DVR.

 

My question which I am still unsure how it's done, but looks simple enough is what kind, if any, balun would I need to carry the video and power over Cat5? I saw in the user manual of the cameras, a connector is supplied for POE and a BNC, but I really could use some help with any suggestions. Eventually I plan on having about 6-8 cameras up and running, but more than likely only two of them will be exposed to the elements which is why I was looking at the CNB cameras with heaters.

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The CNB camera is not, technically, PoE. You are simply using the conductors in the Cat5 for video and those cameras make power hook-up really easy. I like to use 2 pairs (stripped and twisted together) at each end of the Cat5. These threads may help:

 

http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=30813

 

http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=30355

 

http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=30651&p=192009#p192009

 

Also, here is a link to a really good balun guide from MuxLab.

 

http://www.muxlab.com/assets/files/application_guides/VE_CCTV_Balun.pdf

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The CNB camera is not, technically, PoE. You are simply using the conductors in the Cat5 for video and those cameras make power hook-up really easy. I like to use 2 pairs (stripped and twisted together) at each end of the Cat5. These threads may help:

You have learned well, grasshopper.

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Thanks guys for the help. That is exactly what reading material I'm looking for to learn a bit on this stuff. Excited to get started!

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