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For the Pros: Shielded Cat Cable Delivers Optimal Connectivity in Pro AV Applications
The evolution of professional AV applications has been met with an evolution of connectivity requirements for commercial AV installations. As the internet of things (IOT) causes technological demands to explode, it also drives the growth of category cable to support increasingly advanced and complicated professional AV applications. Future-proof your next installation by choosing a category cable that can handle inevitable upgrades for years to come. In fact, when it comes to meeting the rising demands of resolution, reach, features, flexibility, reliability, and standardization, pro AV requirements far exceed those of the residential sector. And if you don’t install the right cable the first time around, you’re asking for trouble.
Get It Right the First Time
The need to invest upfront in the right cable is obvious – you don’t want to have to rip it out later. Determining the right cable is especially critical when it comes to commercial AV installations where many sources of Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may exist such as: • AC power lines & transformers
• Ceiling fans
• Toaster/microwave ovens
• CFL lighting & ballasts
• Air conditioners
• And many others
CABLE GRADE
HONEYWELL SKU
LINK QUALITY
APPLICATION
Cat 5e UTP
5078/5088
Acceptable
Short-mid links, low EMI environment
Cat 6 UTP
6360/6361/5092/5102
Good
Mid-long links, low EMI environment
Cat 5e FTP
5178/5388
Excellent
Short-mid links, with known/potential EMI noise*
Cat 6 FTP
5192/5392
Best
Mid-long links, with known/potential EMI noise*
* Known/potential EMI source could be: AC power line & transformer, CFL lighting & ballast, ceiling fan, air conditioner, toaster oven, bug zapper, etc.
HDBaseT™ – Setting the New Standard
Extend Your Reach
Introduced in 2010, HDBaseT has become the standard for pro-AV installers and integrators who recognize the technology’s benefits in commercial environments. They prefer its ability to increase the reach of data transfer, expand distribution, simplify installation and lower overall system cost. One HDbaseT white paper (HDBaseT Do’s and Don’ts and Best Practices, Kopsho) suggests the use of shielded Cat 6 with shielded connectors as an industry best practice.
By installing shielded category cable for applications using an HDMI extender or HDBaseT, you will effectively extend your reach well beyond traditional unshielded category cables. Shielded Cat 5e and Cat 6 cable meet commercial EMI requirements while reducing the effects of crosstalk and other sources of interference.
HDMI Cat 5e/6
HDBaseT: The All-in-one, Commercial Connectivity Solution
IR (outgoing) IR (incoming)
LAN cables are everywhere, and most important, are relatively inexpensive and easy to work with, as they can be field terminated and rely on lockable standard RJ-45 connectors. HDBaseT can deliver the 5Play feature set over a single Cat 5e/6 cable. To optimize HDBaseT transmission and minimize interference over longer runs, shielded Cat 5e/6 cable is the best choice. Audio/Video
Blu-ray Player
Flat Panel Monitor
Control System
Power
Ethernet
HDBaseT Display HDBaseT Source
100m/328ft Cat 5e/6 Cable
Control
USB
Fig. 1 The 5Play feature set
With inexpensive LAN cables connecting network devices everywhere, they can easily be used for connecting 5 devices with a single cable – AV, Ethernet, Power, Control and USB.
An HDMI extender is a single device (or pair of devices) powered by an external power source or the DC connection from the HDMI source. Longer runs require a better cable for better overall signal connectivity and integrity. Typically, a single unshielded Cat 5e/6 supports 230ft-250ft** @ 1080i/720p; 120ft-180ft** @1080p; 100ft-140ft** @ 4K, while a single shielded cat cable supports 2030% further than unshielded counterpart. **Supported distance may vary by HDMI extender manufacturers and models, see HDMI extender user manual for further details.
Innovation That Works with You
For innovation you can trust, choose Honeywell Cable. Make the most of advancing technology by using the right cable. When it comes to bidding your next professional AV installation, Honeywell Shielded Category Cable delivers on your needs today while laying a strong foundation to meet the demands of tomorrow. For more information, visit www.honeywellcable.com or contact your Honeywell Cable representative today!
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