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For the most up-to-date installation advice, please visit:
http://support.hdconnectivity.com/2014/09/hdmi-over-cat-wiring-guide/
HDMI over Cat Wiring Guidance
HDanywhere single wire systems require a single network cable. Single wire systems transmit over one
run of Cat5e/6/7 cable up to a distance of 50 metres.
What is the best type of cable to use?
Currently you can use Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6e, Cat6a, Cat7 or Cat7a with HDanywhere products.
PLEASE NOTE : DO NOT USE COPPER CLAD ALUMINIUM (CCA) Cat 5/6/7 CABLE FOR HDMI over CAT
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 (from a wallplate,
for example), but should be avoided over 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 prefer to use this type of
cable then please ensure that 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 transmitter and
the receiver ends.
HDMI over Cat with patch panels and wall plates
If the patch panels are terminated correctly, there is minimal loss of distance. The use of wallplates and
patch panels, however, 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 to maintain the neat finish.
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