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Pair of small passive video baluns with BNC connectors and terminal blocks

VideoSecu

VideoSecu VB214P-N1 passive video balun pair

SKU CH-6CCW-M3DAH

Transmits monochrome video up to 1000 feet and color up to 800 feet over twisted pair cable without external power

  • Key features•Send or receive quality video over ordinary twisted pair ca
  • In the boxOne Pair of video baluns
  • Transmits monochrome video up to 1000 feet over Cat5 cable
  • Passive design needs no power supply for simple installation
  • Better EMI and RFI rejection than coaxial cable alternatives
  • BNC male to terminal block enables fast, solderless connections
  • Uses existing twisted-pair wiring to reduce cabling cost

Video balun pair for twisted-pair cable

The VideoSecu VB214P-N1 is a passive transceiver pair that sends or receives video over ordinary Cat 5 or similar twisted-pair cable. It replaces coaxial runs for analogue CCTV cameras and works with existing structured cabling. Installers connect a balun at each end using the BNC male to terminal-block interface, avoiding RJ-45 crimping. The passive design needs no external power supply.

Passive operation with interference rejection

Because the units are passive they draw 0 watts and add no fan noise or heat to the installation. The twisted-pair path provides better EMI and RFI rejection than coaxial cable, helping maintain signal integrity in electrically noisy environments. No power adapters or active circuitry mean fewer failure points and simpler maintenance over long cable runs.

Distance limits for monochrome and colour

Monochrome video reaches up to 1000 feet while colour signals are supported up to 800 feet over the same cable. These figures represent sustained transmission distances rather than short-burst performance. Builders needing longer runs or digital IP video would need a different solution, as this pair is designed for analogue baseband signals only.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVideoSecu
Model nameVB214P-N1
Product typeOther
In the box
In the boxOne Pair of video baluns

Questions about this item

How do I connect the BNC male to the terminal block without crimping RJ-45 connectors?

Strip the twisted-pair wires and secure them under the terminal-block screws; the BNC male plugs directly into the camera or DVR, so no RJ-45 crimping is needed.

What ongoing maintenance will the passive VB214P-N1 baluns require after installation?

No power supply or active components exist to fail; only periodic checks that terminal-block screws stay tight and the Cat5 cable remains undamaged are needed.

At what distance does colour video degrade first on a 1,000-foot monochrome run?

Colour transmission is limited to 800 feet, so colour quality will reach its limit before the 1,000-foot monochrome maximum.

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