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GEM Electronics Baluns
Save Up to 60% in Material Cost Using CAT5 Versus Coax with These Baluns BNC Plug to Toolless
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GEM Electronics Baluns
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The CCTV Baluns allow base-band composite video signals to be transmitted over a single unshielded twisted pair cable (UTP) for more versatile cabling. The CCTV Balun eliminates the more expensive coaxial cable, including coupling signals from remote video cameras to display systems, video capture, security and surveillance monitoring applications. |
- This process sets you up for future IP installation
- No AC power batteries needed
- Bi-directional signal conversion
- One year manufacturer warranty
CCTV Balun Toolless
GEM-BLN-TL, GEM-BLN-MTL, GEM-BLN-RJ45, GEM-BLN-RJ45PT
- 2,200 feet with passive balun
- No tools required to install
- May be used on CAT3, 5 or 6
- Very cost effective – reduces CCTV installation
- BNC Plug to RJ45 Jack - Specs and Installation (PDF)

- BNC Plug to Toolless - Specs and Installation (PDF)

- BNC Plug to Toolless Mini Type - Specs and Installation (PDF)

- BNC Plug to RJ45 Jack 6" Pigtails - Specs and Installation (PDF)

| PART # | DESCRIPTION | WEIGHT | PIECES/PACK | PRICE |
| GEM-BLN-RJ45 | BNC Plug to RJ45 Jack | 0.9 lb | 1 | |
| GEM-BLN-TL | BNC Plug to Toolless | 0.9 lb | 1 | |
| GEM-BLN-BNCJKS | BNC Jack to RJ45 Jack Keystone Type | 0.0802 lb | 1 | |
| GEM-BLN-MTL | BNC Plug to Toolless Mini Type | 0.09 lb | 1 | |
| GEM-BLN-RJ45PT | BNC Plug to RJ45 Jack 6" Pigtails | 1.8 lbs | 1 | |
| GEM-BLN-RCAJKS | RCA Jack to RJ45 Jack Keystone Type | 0.09 lb | 1 |
Balun Installation
CCTV Over Twisted Pair and GEM Baluns
Benefits to Dealer in Using CAT5 & GEM Baluns
- They use 1 pair per camera instead of 1 coax per camera. That means 4 cameras on 1 Cat5 cable
- They can have longer runs, GEM’s balun go 2200 feet
- They cable may already be there
- Sets the installation up for future IP
Here is a basic 4 camera installation, lets say 1,000 feet:
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