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Silver 1U rack unit with sixteen BNC ports and RJ45 connectors

Bluecctv

Bluecctv BL-EV16AR-1U 16CH Active Balun Multi-Receiver

SKU CH-QA23-GVTDV

Receives video from 16 cameras over CAT5 UTP with 6 MHz bandwidth and 6 kV transient protection

  • 16 channels over UTP cable simplify large installations
  • Active receiver extends video reach up to 6 MHz bandwidth
  • 6 kV transient protection meets IEC 61000-4-5 standard
  • 1U rack form factor fits standard 17-inch cabinets
  • AC 100-240 V input works worldwide without adapter

What this is

The Bluecctv BL-EV16AR-1U is a 16-channel active video receiver built for surveillance systems that use twisted-pair cabling. It converts balanced signals from up to sixteen cameras back to unbalanced BNC outputs for recording or monitoring equipment. The unit operates on AC 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz and includes 6 kV transient protection to IEC 61000-4-5.

Who it suits and who it does not

Installers running 24 AWG UTP CAT5 or higher between cameras and a central rack will benefit from the active equalisation and 60 dB common-mode rejection from 15 kHz to 6 MHz. Sites that already use coaxial cable throughout, or that need fewer than sixteen channels, should look at simpler passive baluns or smaller multi-receivers.

The specification that decides fit

The receiver expects a 100 ohm UTP or RJ-45 input and presents a 75 ohm BNC output, with a video response from DC to 6 MHz and a maximum differential capacitance of 62 pF per metre. If your cable plant or camera outputs do not match those impedance and bandwidth figures, the unit will not deliver a usable picture.

How it compares

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Price $114.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 1,144 comparable items (median $24.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBluecctv
Model nameBL-EV16AR-1U

Questions about this item

What does the 16-channel active receiver specification mean for a real CCTV installation?

It lets you run sixteen separate camera feeds over UTP cable to one rack unit, converting each balanced signal back to 75-ohm BNC without needing individual baluns at the DVR end.

What interface standard does the RJ-45 side use and what bandwidth limit does it impose?

The 100-ohm UTP ports accept 24 AWG CAT5 or higher with a 6 MHz video frequency response, so the cable plant and the receiver's 60 dB common-mode rejection set the practical distance and clarity ceiling.

What physical space and mounting does the 1U chassis require?

The unit measures 17 inches wide, 3.3 inches deep and 1.7 inches high, weighing 2.9 lb, so it occupies a single rack unit in a standard equipment rack.

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