Product Description
A CAT5e to BNC balun connector is what lets you wire a CCTV camera's video and power over network-style cable instead of running a separate coax lead — this one terminates in a male BNC connector on one end and stripped wires on the other.
What it's for
The stripped-wire end connects to your power and CAT5e video run, and the male BNC plug pushes into your camera or recorder's BNC socket. It's built for both the video signal and the power feed on the same connector, which is what makes it useful where you're already running CAT5e cable rather than coax.
Checks before you buy
- Connector type: this is a male BNC plug — confirm your camera or DVR/NVR socket takes a male-to-female fit, not male-to-male.
- Wiring: the stripped-wire end needs terminating by hand, so it suits anyone comfortable stripping and connecting bare conductors.
- Colour: it's red-coded, useful if you're running multiple balun connections and need to tell cable runs apart at a glance.
- Location: rated for both indoor and outdoor CCTV installations.
It's a small but essential link in the chain — get the connector type wrong and the camera simply won't show a picture, regardless of how good the cable run is.
Specifications
- Cable Category
- CAT5e
- Colour
- Red
- Connector Type
- BNC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a male or female BNC connector?
It's a male BNC plug on one end, with stripped wires on the other for connecting to your CAT5e cable.
Can I use this outdoors?
Yes, it's suitable for both indoor and outdoor CCTV installations.
Why is it red?
The red colour-coding is there to help you identify and install the correct connector, especially useful if you're running several baluns at once.
Do I need to strip cable myself to fit this?
Yes, the wire end is stripped-wire design, so you'll need to terminate it by hand onto your CAT5e run.
