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Data Sheet

Model NV-ER1816i TBus Sixteen Port Receiver Hub

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Features:
Transmit 10/100 BaseT Ethernet up to 2.5km (8,000ft) over RG-59/U, 610m (2,000ft) over
2-Wire/UTP, or 396m (1,300ft) over Shielded Twisted-Pair*
The TBus architecture allows multipoint operation in any star or daisy-chained topology, with any
combination of cable types, and up to 64 remote transmitters/IP cameras
Transparently supports all networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, HTTP, Multicast etc.) using advanced
128-bit AES encryption
Dual 10/100/1000 uplink ethernet connectivity
Easy configuration, no PC required
56VDC is distributed over the TBus to all connected equipment. PoE, PoE+, or High Power PoE
cameras (or other PoE devices), up to 50 watts* are supported.
The NVT Model NV-ER1816i TBus Ethernet over Coax/UTP Receiver Hub is a 1U 19" rack mountable busarchitected media switch that has 16 TBus ports, capable of supporting up to 64 TBus transmitters and their
subsequent 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and PoE+ powered devices*.
The TBus transmission medium can be coax, 2-wire/UTP, or Shielded Twisted-Pair. Data rates up to 150 Mbps
are achievable, making this device the ideal choice in new or legacy installations where existing cable is
re-deployed as part of an upgrade to IP cameras. An internal 250 watt 56VDC power supply can be optionally
augmented by an external 250 watt auxiliary power supply, supporting redundancy and/or higher power
applications.
The NV-ER1816i is backed by NVTs award winning customer support, limited lifetime warranty, and advance
replacement.
No IP or MAC addressing configuration is required, yet is available for browser-based monitoring and control.
This provides exceptional yet simple configuration and diagnostics for the installer or remote monitoring facility.
Status LEDs indicate power, auxiliary power, and link connectivity/activity.
*Distance and number of devices supported may lower due to limited power supply capacity and cable voltage-drop, or data-rate
limiting due to the selected cables high-frequency signal attenuation. See manual or IP Distance Calculator at nvt.com.

Network Video Technologies Ltd.

Unit 10, Windmill Business Village, Brooklands Close, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7DY, UK
+44 (0) 208 977 6614 Fax +44 (0) 208 973 1855
Email: www.nvt.com/email/eusales Web: nvt.com
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Technical Specifications

T B U S B U I L D I N G W I R I N G I N T E R FA C E

P O W E R S U P P LY

Number of Ports:

Power is is provided from an internal 250 Watt power supply, which

can be optionally augmented by an external 250 watt auxilliary power
supply. This architecture supports redundancy and/or higher power
applications.

Sixteen TBus Interfaces

Supports multiple * remote TBus Transmitters
including the NV-ET1801 and the NV-ET1804

Data Rate:

Up to 150Mbps combined network speed

25 to 100

Impedance:
Distance:

IEC 380 power inlet:

See pages 4 and 5

Transmission technology:

5x20mm type T fuse 2 amps 250V

Protection:

OFDM, 128-bit AES encryption

Total system consumption: = total consumption of remote transceivers
+ total consumption of PDs (IP cameras)
+ total power dissipated in the cable
+ consumption of the NV-ER-1816i =20W

U P L I N K I N T E R FA C E S
Connectivity:

115/230VAC 50/60 Hz 1 amp

250 watts 425 BTU / hour

RJ45 10/100/1000 BaseT, Auto-crossover

SFP Slot for optional second gigabit port

A C C E S S O R I E S (included)

* I M P O R TA N T N O T E :

Mounting:

Data rate, distance and number of devices supported may lower due
to power supply capacity, cable voltage-drop or signal attenuation.
See Cable Distance Charts on pages 4 and 5. For fault/safety, never
use more than two power supplies within one TBus network.

Power cord:

Blue Power On
Flashes when joining
Green Link
Green/Amber Quality
Green Link
Blinks with Data

BNC/ 2-Wire Interface:

RJ45 Interface:

Moulded IEC power inlet cord 200cm (7ft)

R E G U L AT O RY

L E D S TAT U S I N D I C AT O R S
Power:

Rackmount L brackets for front, rear,

or wall installations

UL Listed to IEC/UL 60950-1

Complies with FCC part 15B limits

Specifications subject to change without notice.

MECHANICAL
Dimensions exclude brackets and connectors
Dimensions:

43cm wide x 4.5cm high x 25.4cm deep

(17in wide x 1.7in high x 10in deep)

Packaged weight:

3.4kg (7.5 lbs)

E N V I R O N M E N TA L
Operating temperature:
Storage temperature:
Transient Immunity:

-40C to +50C (-40F to 122F)

20 to 85% RH non-condensing
-40C to +50C (-40F to 122F)
20 to 85% relative humidity non-condensing
5x20 S 3000A, 6000V
ESD 20KV, 200pF

Network Video Technologies Ltd.

Unit 10, Windmill Business Village, Brooklands Close, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7DY, UK
+44 (0) 208 977 6614 Fax +44 (0) 208 973 1855
Email: www.nvt.com/email/eusales Web: nvt.com
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Browser-Based Monitor and Control Tools

The NV-ER1816i contains an http server allowing secure communication with a

web browser.
This allows for:
Control & monitoring functions
Joining function
Password write access (in conjunction with the Joining pushbutton)
Reading of per-channel and overall current draw
Power-cycle reset of any channel
Download of firmware upgrades
Remote diagnostics

Accessories
NV-BNCT:

BNC T adaptor

NV-EC4BNC:

1:4 BNC splitter adaptor

NV-PC4PR:

RJ45 Patch Cord, 4-pair 1m (3ft) Grey

NV-PS56-250W: Auxiliary Power Supply

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Network Video Technologies Ltd.

Unit 10, Windmill Business Village, Brooklands Close, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7DY, UK
+44 (0) 208 977 6614 Fax +44 (0) 208 973 1855
Email: www.nvt.com/email/eusales Web: nvt.com
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Cable Type and Power Distance Capacity

The distance capability of cable is dependant on its ability to deliver DC power, and separately, to deliver
high-frequency data signals.
The graph below shows maximum power delivery when using a 56V power supply. If you are locally powering
your camera (or other remote device), then this graph does not apply. The graph on the next page shows the
maximum data delivery rate.
A Distance Calculator can be found at www.nvt.com.
PoE devices require a minimum of 43V to operate. With a 56V supply, we have 13V of allowable voltage drop
on the cable.
The voltage will dip in proportion to the remote (camera) load. The graph below shows what PoE power
distances are supported for various loads and cable types.

Start with the camera wattage at the left. Sometimes IP cameras are listed as to their PoE Class rather than
wattage. If this is the case, use the coloured classes instead.

Now read over to the right until you find your kind of cable. Then look up (feet) or down (meters) to find your
maximum cable distance.
If your cable is not among the examples, simply measure its total resistance and find that value on the right
side of the graph. The maximum supported wattage is on the left.

Power Distance
26,240 ft

32,800 ft

13,120 ft

19,680 ft
16,400 ft

2,624 ft

9,840 ft
8,200 ft
6,560 ft
5,904 ft
4,920 ft
3,936 ft
3,280 ft

1,968 ft
1,640 ft

1,312 ft

262 ft

984 ft
820 ft
656 ft
590 ft
492 ft
397 ft
328 ft

98 ft

197 ft
164 ft
131 ft

50 W

40 W

14
G
AW

12
14
16

PoE C
PoE
Class 3
PoE Class
PoE
C
2

PoE C
PoE
Class 1

19
21
23

Total Wire Resistance

11
RG

G
AW
18
6
G
RG
AW
20
/U
WG
59
2A
RG U 2
9/

3.0 W
2.5 W
2.0 W

5
RG

4.0 W

11

G
AW
20
G
TV
AW
CA
22
G
TV 2 AW
CA
G
ATV 18 AW
Wire WG
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22 A G
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2-W

6.0 W
5.0 W

G
AW
23

P EC
PoE
Class 4

12 W
10 W
8.0 W

6
7
9

High
H
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Power
Poower
oow
wer
w
err
9/U

W
W
W
W
W

5
RG

Camera Wattage

30
25
20
18
15

24
28

0W

38
8,000 m

10,000 m

4,000 m

6,000 m
5,000 m

800 m

3,000 m
2,500 m
2,000 m
1,800 m
1,500 m
1,200 m
1,000 m

400 m

600 m
500 m

300 m
250 m
200 m
180 m
150 m
120 m
100 m

80 m

60 m
50 m
40 m

30 m

Power Distance

Network Video Technologies Ltd.

Unit 10, Windmill Business Village, Brooklands Close, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7DY, UK
+44 (0) 208 977 6614 Fax +44 (0) 208 973 1855
Email: www.nvt.com/email/eusales Web: nvt.com
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Cable Type and Data Distance Capacity

In addition to the power distance limitation, maximum data throughput is limited by cable quality. The graph
below will help you determine your data throughput.
A Distance Calculator can be found at www.nvt.com.

20,000 ft
10,000 ft
7,000 ft
5,000 ft

7,000 m
5,000 m

ax
1 Co x
1
RG
Coa
6
RG
oax
C
9
-5
RG

Typical
Wire Distance

3,000 ft
2,000 ft

3,000 m
2,000 m
1,000 m
700 m
500 m

5
Cat
P
UT

1,000 ft
700 ft
500 ft

/2
d 18
e
d
l

300 m
200 m

Un-Shielded 18/2

100 m
70 m
50 m

e
Shi

300 ft
200 ft
100 ft
70 ft
50 ft
30 ft

30 m
20 m
150

140

120
100
80
60
40
Maximum Network Data Rate (Mbps)

20

10 m

Network Video Technologies Ltd.

Unit 10, Windmill Business Village, Brooklands Close, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7DY, UK
+44 (0) 208 977 6614 Fax +44 (0) 208 973 1855
Email: www.nvt.com/email/eusales Web: nvt.com
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