MuxLab 500009 - Passive CCTV Balun with screw terminal block
Optimize your security and video surveillance systems with the MuxLab 500009 , a high-performance CCTV balun designed for transmitting composite video signals over structured cabling. This compact and robust device allows you to replace traditional and expensive coaxial cable with Cat5e or Cat6 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable, offering a more flexible, cost-effective, and easy-to-manage solution for system integrators and security technicians.
The MuxLab 500009 stands out for its practical design with screw terminals , eliminating the need for complex crimping tools and facilitating quick and secure field connections. Thanks to its ability to transmit video over long distances without image degradation, it is the ideal choice for extending signals from analog cameras to digital video recorders (DVRs), multiplexers, or monitors, ensuring clear and stable video signals.
Main features
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Simplified connection: Equipped with a 2-pin screw terminal block that allows for quick manual installation without RJ45 connectors, ideal for confined spaces.
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Long-range transmission: Capable of sending color video signals up to 670 meters and black and white video up to 760 meters using Cat5e/6 UTP cable.
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Passive design: It does not require external power, functioning exclusively as a passive transceiver that simplifies the power infrastructure.
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Compact format: Its small dimensions (58 x 16 x 16 mm) allow multiple units to be connected side by side on high-density panels or directly behind the camera and DVR.
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High compatibility: Works with baseband composite video signals (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) and automatically adapts to the cable impedance.
Benefits for the installer
The MuxLab 500009 balun transforms CCTV installation logistics. By utilizing UTP cabling, which is much lighter and more economical than RG59 coaxial cable, material costs and conduit space are significantly reduced. Furthermore, its flame-retardant ABS plastic housing ensures durability and compliance with safety regulations in commercial and industrial buildings.
Use cases
- Video surveillance systems in university campuses, schools and hospitals where distances exceed the coaxial cable standard.
- Upgrading security systems in buildings that already have structured network cabling infrastructure.
- Temporary or rental installations where speed of assembly and disassembly using terminals is crucial.
- Corporate environments that require clean and tidy cable management in communications cabinets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cable is recommended for this balun?
It is recommended to use Category 5e or Category 6 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable to reach the specified maximum distances and ensure image quality.
Do I need to connect the balun to the electrical current?
No, the MuxLab 500009 is a completely passive device. It uses the incoming video signal and requires no external power supply.
Does this model work for IP or SDI digital cameras?
No, this balun is specifically designed for analog video signals (CCTV) . It is not compatible with IP network cameras or high-frequency SDI digital signals.
Project description
MuxLab 500009 passive video transceiver (balun) for analog CCTV systems. It features a 75-ohm male BNC connector for video input/output and a 2-pole screw terminal block interface for connection to 100-ohm twisted pair cable. It supports composite video transmission (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) up to a maximum distance of 670 meters in color over Cat 5e/6 UTP cable. The housing is made of flame-retardant ABS plastic and measures 58 x 16 x 16 mm, weighing approximately 42 g. It has a DC video bandwidth of 8 MHz with a return loss greater than 15 dB.
