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The Sourcerer Structured Cable Television System transmits near broadcast-quality video and stereo audio over twisted-pair cable, enabling broadcast signals and local video to be distributed around offices, conference suites, institutions and public areas using existing CAT-5, CAT-5e, CAT-6 and most  computer / telecom twisted pair cabling.


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PBE-301 Driver (Composite Video & Stereo Audio)

PBE-301 Receiver (Composite Video & Stereo Audio)

PBE-303SR Passive Balun for Composite

PBE-316 Distribution System (Composite Video & Stereo Audio)

PBE-632 Distribution System (Composite Video & Stereo Audio)

PBE-840/PBE-845 Single Dual and four (Quad) channel Extended Baseband video.

PBE-850SR ULTRA Broadband Video Baluns for sending/receiving RF/Cable/Satellite over CAT-5
PBE-890 Series RGB Baluns

PBE-902 S-Video + Stereo Audio Balun

PBE-920 Component Video Baluns

PBE-930 VGA Video Balun Set

PBE-937-2 Active VGA Dual Set

PBE-Tuner outputs to LCD/PLASMA/CRT Monitors and converts them to a TV

PBE-SDI Serial Digital Video Media Converter for SDI Video CAT-5

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PBE-301 Driver Single Channel Composite Video (PAL/NTSC/SECAM) & Stereo Audio Driver

Features:

  • PBE-301S single channel Desktop/Set-top driver in compact metal housing

  • PBE-301SC single channel driver for the PBE-316 distribution system

  • Sends composite video and unbalanced stereo over Cat-5 Structured Cabling

  • Compatible with PBE-301R Receivers

  • Optional infra red LED driver to control local equipment from the receiver

The PBE-301S(C) driver transmits signals over CAT-5 cable to the PBE-301R receiver, which converts them to baseband video and stereo audio for display on a television/monitor.  See our Sourcerer Application Note for usage examples.

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PBE-301 Receiver Single Channel Composite Video (PAL/NTSC/SECAM) & Stereo Audio Receiver

Features:

  • PBE-301R single channel Desktop/Set-top driver in compact metal housing

  • Receives composite video and unbalanced stereo over Cat-5 Structured Cabling

  • Compatible with PBE-301 and PBE-316 Drivers

  • Infra red switcher control in multi-channel systems, plus optional control LED driver to control local equipment from the receiver

The PBE-301R Receiver operates with either the PBE-301S single channel driver or the PBE316 multi-channel driver and provides baseband composite video and stereo audio for connection to a local television/monitor.  See our Sourcerer Application Note for usage examples.

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PBE-303SR Passive Balun for Composite Video and Stereo Audio

Features:

  • Compatible with the PBE-301 & PBE-303 Drivers
  • Receives composite video and unbalanced stereo over Cat-5 Structured Cabling

The PBE-303SR Balun  operates with either itself an a sender, the PBE-301S single channel driver or the PBE316 multi-channel driver and provides baseband composite video and stereo audio for connection to a local television/monitor. 

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PBE-316 Distribution System 16 Channel Composite Video & Stereo Audio Distribution System

Features:

  • PBE-316 16 inputs, 12 modular Channel Drivers per rack.

  • Distributes composite video and unbalanced stereo over Cat-5 Structured Cabling

  • Compatible with PBE-301 Receiver

  • Infra red switcher control for source selection, plus optional control LED driver to control local equipment from the receiver

  • Slave Racks for additional driver modules.

The PBE-316 accepts 16 video and stereo audio sources for distribution to up to 12 PBE-301R receivers. Each user has independent remote source selection and, optionally, infra red remote control of downstream equipment. The PBE-316 can also be configured for multi-channel point-to-point operation. See our Sourcerer Application Note for usage examples.

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PBE-632 Distribution System 32 Channel Composite Video & Stereo Audio Distribution System

Features:

  • PBE-632 32 inputs, 12 modular Channel Drivers per rack.

  • Distributes composite video and unbalanced stereo over Cat-5 Structured Cabling

  • Compatible with PBE-301 Receiver

  • Infra red switcher control for source selection, plus optional control LED driver to control local equipment from the receiver

  • Slave Racks for additional driver modules.

The PBE-632 accepts 32 video and stereo audio sources for distribution to up to 12 PBE-301R receivers. Each user has independent remote source selection and, optionally, infra red remote control of downstream equipment. The PBE-632 can also be configured for multi-channel point-to-point operation. See our Sourcerer Application Note for usage examples.

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PBE-840/PBE-845 Single and four (Quad) channel Extended Baseband video for security cameras, video conferencing and other baseband video applications.

Features:

  • Use UTP for long distance signal transmission with superior performance and easy, low cost installation

  • Greater stability with wider bandwidth (0 to 60 MHz)

  • Rugged plastic cases

The PBE-840 Extended Baseband Video Baluns allows you the freedom to use UTP instead of costly coax to transmit baseband video signals throughout your facility, with better signal characteristics, at a lower cost. Depending on your application, you may be able to utilize previously installed wiring, with a corresponding dramatic improvement in cost of installation.

Single, Dual and Quad baseband video baluns are available. Using the PBE-845, Quad Balun. You can transmit 4 distinct baseband video signals on a single run of Cat5 or better UTP, utilizing all four pairs in the cable. Since each pair has a carefully balance signal on it, you can run video in two directions on different pairs simultaneously.

The PBE-840 Series of baluns supports colour video at distances in excess of 330 meters, depending on cable type. Black and white signals will typically be supported up to 750 meters.

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PBE-850SR ULTRA Broadband Video Baluns for sending/receiving RF/Cable/Satellite over CAT-5

  • Transport ALL CATV spectrum video signals over UTP

  • Up to 120+ channels (850 MHz) in CATV spectrum

  • Low cost solution for moves, adds and changes by reducing costs of cable and associated labor of rewiring.

  • Shielded metal enclosure

Expanding the territories opened by the Broadband Video Baluns, intorducing the PBE-850 ULTRA Broadband Video Baluns. The frequency range has been increased and EMI reduced, both due to enhanced filtering and an all-metal enclosure. FCC requirements preclude boosting signal levels to the values required to guarantee preset distances.

Distance achievable is a function of signal level, balance and the degree to which the cable used unbalances the signal. Cat5e maintains signal balance at least 5 dB better than Cat5. Level 7 or equivalent cable is another 5 dB better, providing for a signal drive level of not more than 46 dBmV.

The PBE-850 offers a BNC connector for use with professional grade equipment.

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PBE-890 Series RGB Baluns

Features:

  • SOG and separate sync models available

  • Send RGB over UTP at distances of up to 600 meters

  • Supports up to 1024 x 768 resolution at 75 Hz refresh

  • Superior signal balancing, lower crosstalk, less ingress and ghosting

  • May utilize existing wiring

  • Sturdy compact plastic case

The PBE-890 Series of RGB Video Baluns provides you with the ability to send RGB video over standard telecom wiring (UTP), of Category 3 or better quality. The PBE-890 supports RGB with SOG (sync on green), using 3 pairs of UTP. The PBE-891 allows RGB with separate sync to be run using 4 pairs.

Used for projection display systems, some computer video systems.  Designed for either SOG (sync on green) or separate sync (using the PBE-891) video systems.

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PBE-902 S-Video + Stereo Audio Balun

Features:

  • S-Video (Y/C baseband) channel and 2 audio channels on one run of UTP

  • Use for point to point replacement of coax and shielded cables

  • Rugged plastic cases

The PBE-902 is a passive (non-powered) device. It is bidirectional, in the sense that identical baluns are used on transmit and receive ends of the run of UTP. Used in pairs to adapt both ends of a run of Category 5 or better cable, the result is clean, transparent video and audio transmitted over distances in excess of 300 meters.

The PBE-902 utilizes all four pairs of a UTP run to deliver all the quality promised by S-Video, without all the expensive cables required for a long run.

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PBE-920 Component Video Baluns

Features:

  • Send Component Video signals on UTP at distances of up to 600 meters

  • Superior signal balancing, lower crosstalk, less ingress and ghosting

  • May utilize existing wiring

  • Sturdy compact plastic case

The PBE-920 Series of Component Video Baluns are designed for ease of use and consistent signal labelling in applications that utilize component video signals.

Component video formats include RGB, YUV, YIQ and YCrCb. The PBE-920 baluns are functionally identical to the PBE-890 series, but may be labelled for use with your application as required (YCrCb shown above). Due to custom labelling requirements, additional lead times may apply for these products.

YCrCb component video is a recent addition to consumer equipment, found on some DVD players, high-end televisions and home theatre equipment.

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PBE-930 VGA Video Balun Set

Features:

  • Transparent operation

  • Compatible with all VGA/ SVGA/XVGA modes

  • Supports EPA "Energy Star" standard

  • Rugged plastic cases

The PBE-930 VGA Video Balun Set allows computer video signals that adhere to the VGA/ SVGA/XVGA standards to be transmitted over Category 5 or better UTP wiring. All modes and resolutions operate normally. Distance and quality of transmission are dependent on type of cable used and monitor sync circuitry. The circuitry in the PBE-930 set of VGA Video baluns is fully passive, requiring no external power.

For running multiple monitors and/or daisy-chaining applications, please look at the PBE-937-2 Active VGA product set below.

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PBE-937-2 Active VGA Dual Set

Features:

  • Transmit XGA signals on a single run of 4 pair UTP

  • Active receiver regenerates signals, splits to provide (2) outputs at receiver end

  • Passive send unit at computer

  • Compact plastic cases

The PBE-937-2 Active VGA Set, Dual Output is based on the solid foundation of our Passive VGA balun series. This first product in the Active VGA line allows signals to be sent from a computer over a single 4 pair UTP run at distances of over 100 meters.

At the source end, a passive technology balun (PBE-938) with a 15pin HDD connector cable hooks to your computer. At the receiving end, the PV939 (powered via AC transformer) actively regenerates the RGBHV signals from the source, and splits to provide two outputs.

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PBE-SDI Serial Digital Video Media Converter for SDI Video CAT-5

Features:

  • Wideband – 270 Mbps for SMPTE 259M video signals

  • Up to 135 meters cabling run length when used with Belden MediaTwist™ or equivalent

  • Impedance matched, exceptional balance and reduced ingress

  • Convert from coax to UTP, low cost installation results

  • All metal enclosure for EMI protection

The PBE-SDI Serial Digital Video Media Converter is designed to run SMPTE 259M video signals over high performance UTP (Cat5e or better).

NTSC143, PAL177, high definition 270 Mbps are all broadcast video standards that can be accommodated by the PBE-SDI.

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PBE-Tuner outputs to LCD/PLASMA/CRT Monitors and converts them to a TV

Features:

  • PBE-Tuner provides three separate tuners per 2U Rack.

  • Allows each user individual control of a single shared Cable/Satellite/RF feed.

  • Compatible with PBE-301 Receiver

  • Infra red switcher control for channel selection, volume control and power.

  • On screen display functions

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