APPLICATIONS
You can connect the TW3001AR active receiver to transmitters, such as the TW3001P passive trans- ceiver and the TW3001AT active transmitter, and to Pelco UTP cameras, such as the CC3710/CC3610 Series. Although you can connect these products using an unshielded twisted pair Cat3 and Cat5 cable, Cat5e and Cat6 are recommended for the best video performance.
Always connect the UTP wires on the Cat cable from + to + and from - to
Table A shows the maximum cable distance with Coaxitron or video only when connecting the TW3001AR to a TW3001P passive transceiver with a particular type of Cat cable.
Table A. Cable Distance with TW3001P
Cable Type | Maximum Distance | Maximum Distance | |
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Cat3 | 750 ft (229 m) | 1,500 ft (457 m) | |
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Cat5 | 750 ft (229 m) | 3,000 ft (914 m) | |
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Cat5e | 750 ft (229 m) | 4,000 ft (1,219 m) | |
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Cat6 | 750 ft (229 m) | 4,000 ft (1,219 m) | |
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NOTE: Cat5e cable is recommended for the best video performance.
Table B shows the minimum size for a single wire and stranded wire.
Table B. Wire Gauge
Wire Gauge (minimum size)
Single Wire (solid) | 24 AWG (0.25 mm2) |
Stranded Wire (flexible) | 24 AWG (1.0 mm2) |
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