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Created by: Jeevan Varughese on 20-08-2010 06:13:27 PM
Hi there,
is it possible to manufacture a custom control cable for c20 to communicate with the HD preceision 1080p camera?
I am looking to mount the camera 40 ft away from the c20 Codec.
I will extend the HDMI cable using an optical cable (or an extron interface).
I will probably locally power the camera.
I am hoping I can create a 40 ft cable using cat5e but wanted to know the maximum length and at what point would I definately need locally power the camera?
If there is a thread answering this already, please point me to it.
Thanks
Jeevan
Subject: RE: c20: Extending Camera Control Cable
Replied by: Roger Boe on 23-08-2010 01:07:53 PM
Hi Jeevan,
Yes, you can make your own cable. The actual electrical interface used for controlling the C20 camera is RS-232. This can be extended about 20 meters without any repeaters. This will require local power of the camera. I don't have any exact distance for how long you can extend without powering the camera locally,but would assume around 5 meters.
Best regards
Roger
