Campbell Scientific CC5MPX and CC5MPXWD Digital Network Cameras - Manual (Page 27)

Section 4. Cables/Wiring
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4.2 CC5MPXCBL1-L Power and I/O Cable Details
The CC5MPXCBL1 cable has an outdoor environmentally rated screw type
connector on one end and discrete wire pigtails on the other end that allow for
flexible termination. When connecting the cable to the camera, the notch
positions should always be lined up and care should be taken to not cross
thread the connector.
The details of the cable are as follows:
• 24-AWG three pair (6 conductor) individually shielded cable with
Santoprene jacket
• Weather-proof connector
• 10 inch pigtail for termination
• Maximum recommended cable length 100 ft (30 m).
Longer cable lengths can be used; however, a heavier gauge of wire is
suggested. It is recommended that the individual wire resistance on the +12
Vdc and Ground conductors not exceed 2.7 ohms. Using a longer cable in
conjunction with RS-232 communications will require slower baud rates.
Depending on the cable length and type of cable, RS-232 may not be suitable
for communications and the use of RS-485 should be considered.
4.3 Ethernet Cables
The Ethernet connection is used to configure the camera settings as well as for
targeting and focusing the camera. The Ethernet port of the CC5MPX is auto
MDIX, therefore an Ethernet crossover cable is not required when connecting
the camera to other devices.
A standard CAT5 (or better) Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors can be used
to interface to the camera in indoor conditions or for temporary connection
outdoors when conditions permit. When an Ethernet connection is required for
permanent outdoor installations or when a connection to the camera is required
in wet or harsh conditions, the CC5MPXCBL2-L Environmental Ethernet
Cable needs to be used.
The CC5MPXCBL2-L Environmental Ethernet Cable includes on one end an
environmental connector that provides a weather proof connection when
properly mated to the camera. On the other end, the cable is fitted with a
standard RJ45 connector. This is meant to provide an Ethernet connection
between the CC5MPX and a network router, cellular modem, or laptop.
Below are details of the CC5MPXCBL2-L Environmental Ethernet:
• CAT5E Shielded cable with polyurethane jacket
• Weather-proof RJ45 connector on one end and a regular RJ45 connector
on the second end.
• Maximum recommended cable length 230 ft (70 m)