Frequently Asked Questions 


Q:
What is UTP wire?

Q:
Can shielded twisted pair be used?

Q:
What type of UTP wire works best for twisted pair video transmission?

Q:
Is solid wire or stranded wire better for twisted pair transmission?

Q:
Does the cable Category designation matter?

Q:
What is Loop Resistance? How is it measured?

Q:
Why do the wires have to be twisted?

Q:
Can the wires be spliced or connected through punch-down blocks?

Q:
What are MOV lightning protectors and why are they a problem?

Q:
Is there any type of surge protection that can be used with the NITEK systems?

Q:
What are T-Taps or Bridge Taps and why are they a problem?

Q:
Can twisted pair video signals share a common cable with other signals?

Q:
How many video signals can be run in a common cable?

Q:
Can video signals be run in opposing directions in a common cable?

Q:
Can twisted pair video signals be run near primary power lines?

Q:
Can video signals be multiplexed over a single twisted pair?

Q:
Can transmission distance be increased if two cable pairs are paralleled?

Q:
Can the video signal be repeated to extend operating range?

Q:
What are the DIP switches on the NITEK active transmitters and receivers used for?

Q:
How can pan/tilt/zoom control be done with a NITEK UTP video system?
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