Z-Balun
Powered Baluns
Enhance Signal Consistency With a Power Balun
High-definition video baluns address the common pain points of a coaxial system. They provide consistent signals and leverage a single CAT network cable, simplifying installation and potentially minimizing material costs.
At Z-Band Technologies, our patented power baluns help you eliminate the complexities of distributing television signals in professional and commercial settings.
An Overview of Our Power Baluns
Z-Band Technologies' Z-Balun is a component of the Z-TV system mounted behind each viewing device. It receives the television signal from a Z-Distribution unit using pins 7 and 8 of a CAT cable.
Our power balun converts that CAT signal to a coax output so a TV, Set-Top Box or external tuner can receive the TV programming. Each TV in your system requires one Z-Balun.
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Active signal conditioning: Our products use a built-in algorithm to adjust the receive level for each TV, ensuring signal quality regardless of cable length as stipulated within the TIA/EIA 568 standards.
Smart port activation: The Z-Balun sends a unique electronic signature to the Z-Distribution unit for port activation. This unique signature allows the distribution unit to recognize the validity of the power balun, ensuring system security.
No local power requirement: Our product is an active video balun with power that doesn't require a separate power adapter behind the TV. Instead, it is powered remotely via the Z-Distribution unit.
Connection flexibility: The Z-Balun features an auxiliary IP passthrough port, allowing other network devices like digital signage players to share the same cable run without interfering with the video signal.
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Applications of a Power Balun in the Z-TV System
Power baluns are critical elements of a Z-TV video distribution system. They enable businesses to condition the signal for consistent signal levels and easier additions and changes to your video system.
By operating exclusively within the Z-TV architecture, these baluns leverage your building's standard structured cabling to provide key advantages: consistent signal levels and easier additions or changes to your video system.
Discover the various use cases of a balun operating within a Z-TV architecture.
Running Digital Signage Networks
Airports, train stations, campuses, malls, retail stores and other commercial environments use digital signs to display ads or announcements. Our power baluns help you deliver video to multiple screens connected to your Z-TV network.
Distributing Content to Multiple Displays
Hospitals, schools, hotels and corporate offices use power baluns as part of their Z-TV system to deliver TV signals from a single source to multiple screens within a facility.
Add this technology to your video distribution system to entertain patients in waiting areas or rooms, broadcast live lectures to overflow classrooms or present company news in lobbies and other areas.
Powering Entertainment in Fitness Centers
Fitness centers rely on a high-definition video balun to entertain and engage members by distributing consistent TV signals to multiple screens, including those integrated into cardio machines and wall-mounted displays throughout the facility.
The Z-TV system leverages the building's existing structured cabling to provide each screen with a consistent signal, enhancing the member experience.
High-Definition Video Balun Products
Z-Balun UNV
The Z-Balun UNV is a completely redesigned intelligent device that auto-detects distance from the distribution hub and uses AGC to adjust signal strength at each TV. The aux port provides IP passthrough, and with the available ZHC-Insight software, users can turn off ports and check serial numbers/locations remotely.
Z-Balun UNV/X & /XS
The UNV/X and /XS Baluns take the form factor and capabilities of the UNV balun and add a diplexer to enable reverse path communication.
Upgrade Your Video Distribution With the Z-TV System
Choose Z-Band Technologies to modernize your facility's video distribution network. Our power baluns operate within the Z-TV architecture, providing every screen with a consistent signal. This design simplifies adding, moving or changing displays and eliminates the costs of running new coax for every modification.
Our expert team is ready to assist with all your video distribution system needs. Through our personalized approach, you can feel confident knowing that we'll provide a fitting solution for optimal results.
Fill out our online form today, and we'll arrange an introduction call to show you our product advantage.
