UltraPoE CT-VBHD-16H 16-Channel Passive HD CCTV Video Balun Hub – 1U
UltraPoE CT-VBHD-16H is a 16-channel passive HD CCTV video balun hub for transmitting compatible AHD, HD-TVI, and HD-CVI camera signals over CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 twisted-pair cabling. The bidirectional, non-amplified 1U unit can be used at either the camera or recorder end and requires no power supply.
Key Features
- 16 independent CCTV video channels in one 1U metal chassis
- Passive operation with no external power required
- Compatible with AHD, HD-TVI, and HD-CVI signals
- 16 BNC female video connections
- UTP connection through four RJ45 sockets or four 8-pin terminal blocks
- Real-time, non-network video transmission
- Rack-mountable design for multi-camera surveillance installations
- Surge, transient, ESD, and interference protection as listed
Listed Passive-to-Passive Distances
- HD-CVI 720p: up to 400 m
- HD-CVI 1080p: up to 250 m
- HD-TVI 720p / 1080p: up to 250 m
- AHD 720p: up to 350 m
- AHD 1080p: up to 200 m
Distance varies with cable quality, signal format, connectors, grounding, and site conditions. The legacy specification also lists operation up to 600 m when paired with a compatible active receiver.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: UltraPoE
- Model / SKU: CT-VBHD-16H
- Channels: 16
- Video input/output: 16 × BNC female
- UTP interfaces: 4 × RJ45 and 4 × 8-pin terminal block
- Compatible cable: CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 UTP
- Signal bandwidth: 0–65 MHz
- Interference rejection: greater than 60 dB
- Video-port surge protection: 2 kV common mode, IEC 61000-4-5
- UTP-port surge protection: 2 kV differential mode / 4 kV common mode, IEC 61000-4-5
- ESD protection: 6 kV contact / 8 kV air, IEC 61000-4-2
- Dimensions: 430 × 100 × 44.5 mm (1U)
- Housing: Black iron metal
- Net weight: 1,250 g
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
- Storage temperature: −20°C to 80°C
- Relative humidity: 0–95%, non-condensing
Package Contents
- 1 × 16-channel passive HD video transceiver
- 2 × rack-mounting ears
- 8 × rack-mounting screws
- 4 × rubber pads
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the CT-VBHD-16H require power?
No. It is a passive video transceiver and does not use an external power supply.
Is this an Ethernet or IP video device?
No. The RJ45 connectors carry dedicated balun video channels over twisted-pair cable; do not connect them to an Ethernet switch or IP network.
Can it work as either a transmitter or receiver?
Yes. The passive, bidirectional design can be installed at either end of a compatible video link.
How many cameras does it support?
It consolidates up to 16 compatible CCTV video channels in one rack-width chassis.