Re: Cable Converters

["Frank Olson" <feolson@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"Steve" <negrispam@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Does someone manufacturer a connector that will convert BNC to other types
> of connectors such as PIN or CAT5 for use with converting security cameras
> to other systems.  For example, I currently have cameras that have 5-pin
> connectors and the new system requires a BNC connection at the monitor
> end.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve


Keep in mind that your camera is also powered through the 5 pin connector.
What you're going to have to do is identify which pair carries the power,
which one is the ground and which one carries the video signal.  After that,
it should be easy to split the cable and connect your BNC connector.