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Before you start
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HDBaseT Wiring Guidance
HDanywhere Mu PoE SingleWire systems require a single network cable to be run from each HDTV
location, back to a central location. ‘SingleWire‘ systems use HDBaseT technology to transmit over 1 x
Cat5e/6/7 cable up to a 100 metre distance.
What is the best type of cable to use?
Currently you can use Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6e, Cat6a, Cat7 or Cat7a with HDanywhere products.
The baseline cable standard for HDanywhere systems is Cat5e. Slightly greater distances can be achieved by
using Cat6, or slightly better still with the Cat7, which have thicker copper cores for easier signal transfer.
Whichever network cable type you choose, ensure that the main wiring architecture is 'solid core', not stranded
‘patch’ cabling. Patch cabling can be used for the last few metres of a run (say from a wallplate) but should be
avoided over the longer runs as signal transfer over stranded cores is heavily reduced.
The use of pre-made leads is not recommended unless you can be absolutely sure of their construction
credentials (i.e. solid core 568B)
Shielded cables
Unlike other systems, shielded FTP cable is not a stipulation. If however you preferred this type of cable please
ensure compatible shielded accessories are used. Failure to terminate cable screen at all points can induce
interference rather than eliminating it.
Best Practice
Best practice advice is to always use a straight piece of cable terminated directly at the matrix and the TV
receiver ends.
HDBaseT with patch panels & wall plates
If the patch panels are terminated correctly and well, there is minimal loss of distance with HDBaseT.
The use of wallplates and patch panels always has the potential to cause increased resistance on the cable,
introducing 'pinch points' for signal transmission and could reduce advertised transmission lengths.
TIP - instead of using RJ45 wallplates, use brush plates instead to maintain the neat finish. A search for “brush
plates” will yield many results.