CAT5 wire was not designed to run devices that require
more than a few milliamps. Also, if you are going to put
video over this type of wire that is not in digital format
designed for CAT5, the pictures will be severely degraded.
If your camera is putting out baseband video, or RF video,
you will require the proper specified wire for the video.
As for the power for the camera, the proper type wire will
also be required.
Hi Jerry,
I don't disagree about the limited current capacity of CAT5 (24 gauge)
cable. However, many newer cameras draw very little power. Some are
designed specifically to run power and video over CAT5.
Other cameras can be made to work with category cable by using baluns at
each end. As with any type of processing there is a certain amount of
distortion and noise introduction in a balun. How much is an inverse
function of quality. If you use good quality equipment you will not have
noticeable loss.
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Regards,
Robert
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