CCTV CAT 5e Cables

Summary: CCTV CAT 5e Cables

CCTV Cat 5e Cables

Windy City Wire manufactures low-voltage SmartWire® Cat 5e solutions engineered for dependable CCTV Cable performance in commercial and industrial environments. Whether you are deploying IP cameras over PoE or using baluns for analog video, our cat5e wire options help you standardize installations, manage interference, and streamline pulls across plenum, riser, and outdoor pathways.

Why choose SmartWire® Cat 5e for CCTV?

• Built for security: Verified to ANSI/TIA‑568‑C.2 Cat 5e performance so your CCTV network, recording, and monitoring devices operate reliably across typical 100 m horizontal runs.
• Options that match the job: Plenum (CMP) and non‑plenum (CMR) constructions, plus outdoor flooded and direct‑burial shielded designs for campus and perimeter cameras.
• Noise management: Shielded and non‑shielded variants let you mitigate EMI near motors, generators, lighting runs, or dense cabling bundles.
• Efficient installation: SmartWire Glide Technology® lubrication is applied during manufacturing to reduce friction during pulls, helping crews work faster with fewer re-pulls.
• Standard color identification: Industry-standard pair color sequence supports straightforward termination and testing with common field tools and accessories.
• Built for B2B demands: Made in the USA and designed to support the schedules and documentation requirements of integrators, electrical contractors, and facility teams.

How our product offering delivers value on your next project

• One platform, many environments: Use the same Cat 5e CCTV Cable spec across plenum, riser, outdoor, and direct-burial conditions to simplify submittals and procurement.
• Reduced install time: Lubricated jackets and consistent cable geometry support smoother pathways, tighter spaces, and repeatable terminations on large camera counts.
• Long-term reliability: Solid bare copper conductors and category-verified performance maintain signal integrity for IP video, PoE/PoE+, and control traffic.
• Standardization at scale: Available jacket and stripe color options help you visually organize camera zones, floors, or buildings and maintain consistency across sites. Contact Windy City Wire to discuss custom jacket and stripe color combinations.
• Right-length ordering: Multiple length options (100, 250, 500, and 1000 ft) support everything from service calls to full building pulls while helping control waste.

Typical CCTV applications

• IP cameras using PoE or PoE+ over Cat 5e
• Analog video via baluns over UTP
• Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras requiring stable power and control links
• Outdoor perimeter and inter-building runs with appropriate outdoor/direct-burial constructions

Available options for this category

• Shielding: Non‑Shielded and Shielded
• Lengths: 100 ft, 250 ft, 500 ft, and 1000 ft
• All cables are low‑voltage SmartWire® constructions

Available constructions (summary)

• 24 AWG 4 Pair Solid Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low‑Voltage: Non‑Shielded Cat 5e 350 MHz cable for indoor plenum spaces; suited for IP and analog CCTV runs in air‑handling areas.
• 24 AWG 4 Pair Solid Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low‑Voltage: Shielded (overall foil) Cat 5e cable for plenum spaces with elevated EMI; supports PoE/PoE+ for camera power.
• 24 AWG 4 Pair Solid Bare Copper Non‑Plenum (CMR) Low‑Voltage: Non‑Shielded Cat 5e 350 MHz cable for general indoor riser pathways and equipment rooms.
• 24 AWG 4 Pair Solid Bare Copper Non‑Plenum (CMR) Low‑Voltage: Shielded Cat 5e cable for riser applications where additional EMI protection is required.
• 24 AWG 4 Pair Solid Bare Copper Outdoor Flooded PE Jacket Low‑Voltage: Non‑Shielded Cat 5e 100 MHz flooded cable for outdoor use; water‑blocking design supports inter-building and perimeter camera runs.
• 24 AWG 4 Pair Solid Bare Copper Direct‑Burial Outdoor PE Jacket Low‑Voltage: Shielded Cat 5e high‑performance cable for underground pathways; UV‑resistant and listed to UL Subject 444 (CMX).

Specification highlights

• Category rating: Cat 5e; up to 350 MHz on indoor builds (as noted) for CCTV and network transport
• Conductor: 24 AWG, 4 pair, solid bare copper
• Shielding: Non‑shielded and overall foil shielded options
• Jackets: CMP plenum, CMR non‑plenum, outdoor flooded, and direct‑burial outdoor
• Standards: Verified to ANSI/TIA‑568‑C.2 Cat 5e (indoor variants); outdoor/direct‑burial options per UL Subject 444 listings noted above

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Choose SmartWire® Cat 5e CCTV Cable to standardize your camera infrastructure with reliable low-voltage performance across indoor, outdoor, and underground environments. Contact Windy City Wire for product selection help, availability, and to discuss custom jacket and stripe color options for your next project.

Solutions: CCTV CAT 5e Cables

CCTV Cat 5e Cables for Commercial and Industrial Security

Windy City Wire supplies purpose-built Cat 5e CCTV Cable for professional surveillance deployments across commercial and industrial facilities. Our 24 AWG, solid bare copper cat5e wire supports IP and analog video applications, power delivery for network devices, and reliable connectivity for integrated security systems. All options are available in 1000 ft lengths to support long, continuous pulls and efficient installation on large projects.

Where Cat 5e CCTV Cable Fits in Modern Security Systems

• IP Video Surveillance (NVR/VMS): Cat 5e supports 10/100/1000 Mbps links for fixed, multi-sensor, and PTZ cameras. It works with PoE/PoE+ injectors and switches to power cameras and edge devices over a single cable run up to 100 meters.
• Analog HD over UTP: For HD‑TVI, AHD, and HDCVI systems, UTP baluns allow video, power, and PTZ control to ride on one Cat 5e cable, simplifying upgrades from legacy coax while preserving existing headend equipment.
• Hybrid Environments: Combine IP and analog video on the same structured cabling plant using encoders, baluns, and extenders to phase in IP migration without disrupting operations.
• Peripheral Connectivity: Use spare pairs for RS‑485 control to PTZs or for audio backchannels where supported by your devices and local code requirements.

Construction Options to Match the Environment

• Plenum-Rated (CMP): Choose plenum non-shielded for typical return-air spaces and plenum shielded when runs pass near high-voltage gear, VFDs, or dense cable trays where electromagnetic noise is present.
• Non-Plenum (General Spaces): Non-plenum non-shielded is a cost-effective choice for standard pathways; select shielded when EMI mitigation or additional noise immunity is required.
• Outdoor and Underground: Flooded Cat 5e for outdoor conduit helps resist moisture ingress; direct-burial shielded options protect against water, soil contact, and interference for long campus spans between buildings.

All constructions use 24 AWG solid bare copper, four balanced twisted pairs, and adhere to Category 5e electrical performance per ANSI/TIA‑568‑C.2. Standards-based pair coloring simplifies termination and testing, and the nominal 350 MHz rating on many builds supports high camera counts and multi-stream video designs.

Integration Across Building Systems

• Access Control: Connect PoE door controllers, readers with camera modules, and intercom endpoints to the same network as surveillance for unified management.
• Intrusion and Alarm Monitoring: IP communicators and video verification devices share the structured cabling backbone with cameras to streamline headend wiring.
• Public Address, Intercom, and Emergency Phones: PoE-powered stations and IP speakers can be co-designed with camera placements to improve incident response coverage.
• Wireless Bridging and Edge Networking: Power outdoor wireless nodes or compact switches with Cat 5e to extend cameras into remote yards, parking, and perimeter zones.
• Building Automation and Analytics: Occupancy and safety analytics platforms integrate with VMS feeds over the same cabling infrastructure to support operations and compliance reporting.

Industries We Serve

• Warehousing and Distribution: Long runs to docks and yards, PTZ coverage of aisles, and PoE switches in IDF cabinets.
• Manufacturing and Utilities: Shielded Cat 5e mitigates EMI near motors, drives, and switchgear; outdoor/direct-burial connects plant buildings and perimeter cameras.
• Healthcare and Life Sciences: Plenum-rated pathways for ceilings and return-air spaces, with segmented networks for compliance.
• Education and Campuses: Mixed indoor/outdoor cabling for classrooms, stadiums, parking lots, and residence halls.
• Retail, Hospitality, and Mixed-Use: Flexible pulls to POS zones, back-of-house areas, and public spaces for cameras, intercoms, and IP audio.
• Transportation and Logistics: Direct-burial runs across lots, gates, and terminals; high-uptime connectivity for LPR and analytics cameras.
• Government, Municipal, and Critical Infrastructure: Hardened cable choices for perimeter security, water treatment, and public safety facilities.

Design and Installation Guidance

• Channel Length: Observe the 100 m (328 ft) Ethernet channel limit; plan IDFs to maintain performance for high-bitrate streams.
• PoE Power Planning: Validate power budgets for PoE/PoE+ loads, considering cable length, device class, and bundle density.
• EMI Considerations: Use shielded Cat 5e near heavy electrical equipment and ensure proper bonding/grounding of shield at one end per best practices.
• Pathway Ratings: Select plenum or non-plenum cabling to match the environmental air space and code requirements for each pathway.
• Terminations: Follow TIA pinouts and maintain pair twist up to the connector to preserve noise immunity and bandwidth.
• Outdoor Transitions: Transition from outdoor/direct-burial cable to indoor-rated cable near the building entry as required by local codes.

Why Choose Windy City Wire Cat 5e for CCTV

• Application-Matched Options: Plenum, non-plenum, shielded, non-shielded, flooded, and direct-burial constructions cover every CCTV route from the data closet to the perimeter fence.
• Signal Integrity: 24 AWG solid bare copper pairs maintain stable PoE delivery and low crosstalk for crisp video and reliable PTZ control.
• Standards-Based Performance: Designed for Category 5e per ANSI/TIA‑568‑C.2 to support IP cameras, encoders, and network devices in high-density installations.
• Contractor-Focused: Built for consistent pulls, clean terminations, and repeatable test results on enterprise-scale projects.

Common Use Cases

• PoE-powered fixed dome or bullet cameras to NVR switches in ceiling IDFs.
• PTZ cameras with RS‑485 control using spare pairs on a single Cat 5e run.
• Analog HD cameras over UTP baluns during phased upgrades to IP.
• Outdoor corridor cameras connected with flooded or direct-burial cabling between buildings.

Get Support for Your Next Project

Whether you are designing a greenfield IP video system or upgrading legacy sites, our team can help you choose the right CCTV Cable construction for each pathway and environment. Contact Windy City Wire for submittals, cut sheets, and project takeoff assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions: CCTV CAT 5e Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with these SmartWire CCTV CAT 5e cables? 24 AWG, 4-pair bare copper.
• What other colorsare these SmartWire CCTV CAT 5e cables available in? White-Blue/Blue, White-Orange/Orange, White-Green/Green, White-Brown/Brown, Blue/White, Orange/White.
• Are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 5e cables made with solid or stranded copper conductors? Solid bare copper conductors.
• What length is this SmartWire CCTV CAT 5e cables sold in? At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire CCTV wire in a standard 1,000 ft length. Select items may also be available in 100 ft, 250 ft, and 500 ft lengths.
• How is your SmartWire low-voltage CCTV cables sold on spools or in boxes? Our SmartWire CCTV wire is packaged in our patented RackPack carton for efficient, tangle-free pulls. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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