Veracity HIGHWIRE turns any existing analog video
cable (co-ax) into a high-speed Ethernet
connection. This allows multiple networked IP
cameras to replace a single analog CCTV
camera, without installation of any new cabling.
Thus the investment in the original cabling
(usually around 30% of any system installation
cost) can be retained and exploited for
new-generation networked CCTV camera
systems. HIGHWIRE is especially suited to
mega-pixel IP camera applications or multiple
IP cameras as it supports high data rates.
HIGHWIRE is not a video codec or any kind of
video capture device – it is simply a signal
conversion device enabling Ethernet over
co-ax for ANY type of network device (e.g.
IP camera, network switch, DVR/NVR, PC
or even a printer).
Simple Installation
HIGHWIREs are used in pairs and installing
them is extremely simple. One HIGHWIRE unit
is connected to each end of the co-axial cable
with the BNC connectors, thus providing a
straight RJ45 to RJ45 network connection
from end to end across the existing cabling.
This HIGHWIRE to HIGHWIRE connection
instantly operates as a full-duplex 100BaseT
Ethernet connection and is completely
transparent to any network device. HIGHWIRE
has no MAC address or IP address and
requires no set-up whatsoever.
Auto Cable Adaptation
Where cable length, quality or signal
interference prevents full rate operation
(200Mbps), the HIGHWIRE pair will auto-adapt
to transmission conditions, lowering the
total bandwidth as necessary. This will be
transparent to the network system, although
the connection bandwidth will be reduced.
However it is the total rate (up + down) which
decreases – so that for example at half rate,
cameras that require up to 90Mbps
downstream and 10Mbps upstream capacity
will not be affected.
Compact Device
HIGHWIRE itself is a compact box about
the size of a pack of playing cards. It has a
standard RJ45 network connector on one side
and a co-axial BNC connector on the other.
It uses very little power, and is designed to
fit inside a camera housing.
Mega-Pixel Cameras
CCTV cable is normally routed to a central
point, forming an effective single “star”
network topology. Thus exploitation of legacy
video cable with HIGHWIRE actually solves a
major problem with mega-pixel cameras – that
of the high network bandwidth requirements
for such devices.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS HIGHWIRE INTERFACE
Connector type : BNC 75ohm
Cable impedance : 75ohm (RG59 or similar)
Cable length max : Up to 800ft for full data rate (or up to 1100ft at a reduced rate)
Data throughput max : 200Mbps (total up + down). Auto-adaptation to cable conditions.
ETHERNET INTERFACE
Connector type : RJ45
Cable type : Straight through or cross-over, auto detected
Rates supported : 100BaseT / 10BaseT, full/half duplex with auto negotiation
LED INDICATORS
Green Constant : Power OK, Full HIGHWIRE data link
Green Slow : Power OK, Auto-adapted HIGHWIRE data link
Green Blink : Power OK, no HIGHWIRE link
Green Off : No power
Amber Constant : Ethernet link On
Amber Blink : Network traffic
POWER SUPPLY (optional)
Connector type : Screw terminals with detachable plug
Power supply type : IEC Class II isolated only
Operating voltage : Nominal 12V DC (9-24V working range) or 24V AC
(type and polarity auto detected)
Supply current : 200mA (12V), 100mA (24V)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temp.: 14ºF to 122ºF
Relative humidity : 85% non-condensing
Grounding : Chassis should be grounded and is connected to the BNC shield.
Dimensions : L 4.01” (3.27” excl. conns.) x W 2.13” x H 0.91”
Weight : 4 oz. (110g)
Compliance : FCC, CE, RoHS
