ATEN HDBaseT Installation Guide
This document provides the best practices for installing Ethernet cable with HDBaseT setups.
ATEN strongly recommends using ATEN HDBaseT certified cable (2L-2910) to provide the best performance and guarantee the best quality. The 2L-2910 has been verified to meet performance requirements set by the HDBaseT Alliance and POH standard. The 2L-2910 utilizes an SF/UTP design with four unshielded 23 AWG twisted pair conductors. Among these, there is one cross filler to reduce crosstalk. The outer metal layer and the braid protect signal transmissions from electromagnetic interference and reduce the impact caused by electrical noise. With pure copper conductor and better cladding design, users do not need to worry about the risk of fire when using POH to transmit high current. Thus, the 2L-2910 is the best choice for HDBT solutions.
Applying Right Cable Type & Length
| HDBaseT Type | Mode | Cat5e/6 | Cat6a/7 & ATEN 2L-2910 Cat6 | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDBaseT 2.0 | Standard mode | 4K2K@90m 1080P@100 |
4K2K@100m 1080P@100m |
CE620* /CE624* /CE820 /CE920 and future products |
| Long Reach mode | 1080P@150m | 1080P@150m | NOTE: For HDBaseT 2.0, Cat6/6a/7 on the same segment. | |
| HDBaseT 1.0 Class A | Standard mode | 4K2K@70m 1080P@100 |
4K2K@100m 1080P@150m |
VE811/VE812 /VE1812 /VE814 /VE814A/VE813/VE813A/CE610* /CE610A* /VE2812T /VE2812EUT /VE2812UST /VE816R and future products |
| Long Reach mode | 1080P@150m | 1080P@150m | ||
| HDBaseT 1.0 Class B (lite) | Standard mode** | 4K2K@35m 1080P@60m |
4K2K@40m 1080P@70m |
VE801/VE802/VE805R/VE601*/ VE901 and future products |
*VE601 and CE610/CE610A/620/624 have a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 & 1600x1200.
** HDBaseT 1.0 Class B does NOT support Long Reach mode.
The HDBaseT Alliance defines the maximum number of Ethernet cables in a bundle to be:
| Type | 30m | 50m | 70m | 100m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT5e/6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| CAT6a/7/2L-2910 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Installation Best Practices
- Tie all cables loosely with appropriate cable wraps, leave space for the cable to move slightly, and do not pull hard on the cable, as that may cause pairs to untwist and degrade performance. Always try to minimize damage to the cable structure during installation and never drop or install anything on or over an Ethernet cable.
- Always keep cables away from equipment that may cause electromagnetic interference and magnetic fields, such as high voltage electric cables, electric motors, Walkie-Talkies, TVs, and elevators.
- When installing in an environment with lots of structured cabling, separate the Ethernet cable from all other cables to prevent crosstalk with other signals.
Electromagnetic Interference and Crosstalk Prevention:
Diagram Description: The diagram illustrates potential sources of electromagnetic interference. A wire carrying current is shown with a magnetic field around it. A walkie-talkie is depicted emitting radio waves, leading to electromagnetic interference. A TV set is also shown. Another diagram illustrates crosstalk between twisted pair cables, showing how signals can interfere with each other.
Cable Segments and Grounding
The total run of an Ethernet cable may include up to two patch cables, typically serving as connections to RJ-45 wall jacks. This is referred to as a three-segment installation:
Diagram Description: A three-segment installation is shown. A Video Source connects via HDMI cable to an HDBaseT Transmitter. This connects via an RJ45 port to a wall-mounted link segment (Z). This segment connects via an RJ45 port to an HDBaseT Receiver, which then connects via HDMI cable to a Display. The left-side patch cable length is X, and the right-side patch cable length is Y. The formula provided is: X = Left-side patch cable length ≤ 5 [meter] (as short as possible), Y = Right-side patch cable length ≤ 5 [meter] (as short as possible), Z = Wall segment ≤ 100 - X - Y [meter]. Additional note: ***Depends on different criteria, please refer to the HDBaseT type table of Page 1 for the real number of distance.
Cable Type for Wall Segment: Do not use patch cable for the wall segment. The wall segment requires AWG 24/23 infrastructure cable.
Couplers: If pass-through points are required, use shielded couplers. Apply T568A or T568B standards for straight-through cabling.
Diagram Description: Images show a patch cable with multiple twisted pairs and a solid wire cable. A shielded coupler is also shown.
STP/FTP Cable Installation: When using STP/FTP cable, ensure the drain wire is well soldered to the metal casing of the RJ-45 connectors on both ends. Make sure the shielding makes tight contact with the top side in the RJ-45 connector.
Cable Length and Bending Radius: Install the cable with the shortest length possible between the HDBaseT Transmitter and Receiver, leaving a little wiggle room to ensure the cable does not apply pressure to either device port. Always avoid using unnecessary rolls of cable, which will result in performance degradation due to increased length. Do not bend the cable beyond a bend radius of 50 mm.
Grounding: Ground all devices. Ensure that every source and cable is grounded so that electrical interference does not have a path through your main signal. Ensuring a proper ground will maintain your signal integrity for the life of the installation.
Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates grounding for an HDBaseT setup. A source device and a display device are shown connected via HDBaseT cables. Both devices and the grounding conductor are connected to a grounding electrode.
Contact Information
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Tel: +886-2-8692-6789
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