Tuesday, 18 July 2017

Benefits of Using BNC Connectors for CCTV

Cameras and recorders aren’t the only things that are essential to your video surveillance system. For your setup to work, you also need secure connections. When you’ve decided to stick with the fool-proof stability of a wired system, finding the most appropriate accessories for your wiring system is critical, so you can make sure that there will be no unwanted disconnection once your system is up and running. There are three common types of camera cables and connectors that used in CCTV systems. These are BNC, RCA, and DIN.

The BNC or Bayonet-Neil-Concelman connector is the industry standard when it comes to transmitting video signal over coaxial connections. BNC connectors feature a special locking mechanism, which ensures firm attachment to the monitor or DVR. This unique mechanism secures the cable so that it will not come loose even when the line gets pulled and tugged by accident. Apart from being the industry standard for surveillance systems and CCTV cameras, BNC connectors and cables are also ideal because they offer consistent efficiency even over long distances of up to 300 feet. Cable quality affects this efficiency, so make sure that you invest in high-quality cables. Unwanted disconnections are prevented as BNC cables lock in place, which also contributes to consistent image transmission.

Using BNC cables and connectors, however, is not without its downsides, among which is requiring a separate power source and its inability to support audio. Unlike DIN and RCA connectors and cables, BNC can only transmit video, which can be a major limitation for those who also want to record sound in their surveillance.

There are various types of BNC connectors designed for specific uses, ranging from crimp-on connectors to twist-ons, F compression connectors, and F-crimp connectors. Your choice of BNC connector type to use should depend on the kind of connection your system requires.  

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