Active balun solution for Cat5 distribution

These active baluns from Cabletronix are an excellent solution for transmitting HD component video, analog audio, digital audio, and IR over a pair of CAT5E/6 cables.  This have been extensively tested with the CRM and CMX series matrixes to insure the highest quality video distribution.

The IR channel on this device is passive, so it can be used for EITHER forward channel IR or back channel IR.

CATTX features

• 1 Component video input, 1 digital audio input (coax), 1 analog stereo audio input  (RCA jacks)
• Loop through RCA output jacks for all inputs
• 3 IR emitter outputs (can also be used as 1 input for forward channel IR)
• 2 sets of CAT5E/6 video and audio output jacks  (supports 2 room output)

CATRX features

• 1 set of CAT5E/6 video and audio intput jacks
• Adjustable equalizer for tuning optimum performance
• IR remote input  (can also be used as 1 output for forward channel IR)

Video specifications

• Nominal Input Level: 1 Volt Peak to Peak

• Gain 1 Volt Into 75 Ohms

• Input Impedance: 75 Ohms +/-5%

• Output Impedance: 75 Ohms +/-5%

• Port to Port Isolation: >65 dB

• Out to In Isolation: >80 dB

• Return Loss: >30 dB

• Video Bandwidth: >75 MHz

• Distance: 300 Feet @ 1080i, 500 Feet using Cat6

Analog audio specification

• Nominal Input Level: 1 Volt Peak to Peak

• Gain: Unity

• Input Impedance: 22K Ohm

• Output Impedance: 1K Ohm

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 100 kHz

• Signal to Noise: 80 dB @ 1 Volt (out)

Rack mount installation

Installing these active baluns in a standard equipment rack is easy.  The active baluns are designed to be screw mounted either on the inside walls of the rack or the rear wall behind the rack.  The power supplies can be wired together to reduce the number of power jacks required (soldered connections).

Ordering information

You will need 1 CATTX and 1 CATRX per independent output zone.