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Cable Recommendations for Usage and Termination Guidelines For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to these cable installation instructions may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
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To check our suggested cables listing, per product, go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com Kramer's BC-HDKat6a is an HDBaseT certified 4-pair U/FTP (unshielded around foiled twisted pair) cable designed as the ideal companion to Kramer's HDBaseT transmitter-receiver sets to provide optimum range and performance. It is constructed of 4 shielded twisted pairs (U/FTP) of 23AWG solid copper conductors that are cabled together in an unshielded outer jacket, and is optimized for installations of HDBaseT twisted pair digital transmitter−receiver sets.
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Make sure that the drain wire is well soldered to the metal casing of the RJ-45 connectors on both cable ends Always use the recommended Kramer RJ-45 connector (CCR-RJ45-TP6) Keep the pairs twisted as close to the termination point as possible and make sure that the strain relief is pulled...
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HDBaseT Twisted Pair Cable Termination This procedure describes how to terminate HDBT Twisted Pair cable. Tools You will need these tools at hand: a razor knife, wire cutters, a pair of pliers and a standard RJ-45 Crimp Tool. Step 1: Remove part of the purple jacket Remove approximately 2.5”...
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Keep pressure on the top and bottom of the loader so the cables stay in place while sliding down. Step 6: Cut all conductors Using the wire cutters, cut all conductors leaving approximately 0.5” remaining. HDBT - HDBaseT Twisted Pair Cable Termination...
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Solder the drain wire to the metal casing of the RJ-45 connector and cut off the excess using the wire cutters. Verify the continuity of the conductors and the shield using a cable tester. HDBT – HDBaseT Twisted Pair Cable Termination...
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