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Data Sheet

Model NV-ER1804 TBus Four Port Receiver

Features:
Transmit 10/100 BaseT Ethernet up to 2.5km (8,000ft) over RG-59/U, 610m (2,000ft) over 2Wire/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 16 remote transmitters/IP cameras
Transparently supports all networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, HTTP, Multicast, etc.) using
advanced 128-bit AES encryption
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
Built-in transient protection; Industrial temperature range
The NVT Model NV-ER1804 TBus Ethernet over Coax/UTP Receiver is a compact bus-architected
receiver hub that has four TBus ports, each capable of supporting multiple 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 these devices the ideal choice in new or legacy installations
where existing cable is re-deployed as part of an upgrade to IP cameras. 56 VDC is provided by a
local power supply. These transmitters are extremely simple to use, with no IP or MAC addressing
required. Status LEDs indicate power and link connectivity/quality/activity for RJ45 and Tbus ports.
The NV-ER1804 is backed by NVTs award winning customer support, limited lifetime warranty, and
advance replacement.
*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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Model NV-ER1804 TBus Four Port Receiver

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 usually supplied from the TBus Receiver. For optional

supplemental local power, an additional Class 2 power supply may be
purchased. These supplies are external inline, with an IEC380-C14
power inlet and 1.8m (6ft) line-cord. Input voltage is 100 ~240VAC
50-60Hz. A moulded P1J 5.5mm barrel connector provides Class 2
(SELV) regulated output with one of these two ratings:

Four TBus Interfaces

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

Data Rate:

Up to 150Mbps combined network speed

Impedance:

25 to 100

Distance:

One TBus system may not have more than

two power supplies (including those within a
Receiver Hub). Use only the power cord
provided with the unit or equivalent UL
approved type SPT-2, SVT, or SJT, 18/3 AWG
100~240 VAC , 1A 60C Max . 4.5m (15ft) long.
One end with IEC380-C13 appliance
coupler and the other end with NEMA
1015P or equivalent for your country.

See pages 4 and 5

Transmission technology:

OFDM, 128-bit AES encryption

R J 4 5 U P L I N K I N T E R FA C E
Connectivity:

10/100 BaseT, Auto-crossover

POWER CONSUMPTION
Consumption:

60W power supply body dimensions:

125mm (4.90in) long

32mm (1.25in) high
50mm (2.00in) wide

90W power supply body dimensions:

145mm (5.70in) long

32mm (1.25in) High
60mm (2.36in) wide
450g (1lb)

3.0 W @ 10 to 56 VDC

Total system consumption:

= total consumption of transceivers

+ total consumption of PDs (IP cameras)
+ total power dissipated in the cable

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

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

Blue Power On
Flashes when joining

BNC/ 2-Wire Interface:

Power supply operating temperature: -30C to +50C (-22F to 122F)

20 to 85% RH non-condensing
Power supply storage temperature:

-40C to +85C (-40F to 185F)

0 to 95% RH non-condensing

Transient Immunity:

5x20 S 3000A, 6000V

ESD 20KV, 200pF

Power cord weight:

156g (5.5oz)

Green Link
Green/Amber Quality

RJ45 Interface:

Green Link
Blinks with Data

R E G U L AT O RY

M E C H A N I C A L / E N V I R O N M E N TA L

UL Listed to IEC/UL 60950-1

Receiver body dimensions:

(excluding connectors)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Receiver weight:

+ 56VDC 60W
or
+ 56VDC 90W

214.12mm (8.43in) wide

35.05mm (1.38in) high
111.76mm (4.40in) deep

Complies with FCC part 15B limits

0.74kg (1.64lbs.)

Operating and storage temperature: -40C to +85C (-40F to 185F)

20 to 85% RH non-condensing
Transient Immunity:

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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Model NV-ER1804 TBus Four Port Receiver

Product and Accessories

NV-ER1804:

Four port receiver only

NV-PS56-60W: 56VDC power supply, 60 watts

with IEC line cord

NV-PS56-90W: 56VDC power supply, 90 watts

with IEC line cord

NV-BNCT:

BNC T adaptor

NV-EC4BNC:

1:4 BNC splitter adaptor

NV-PC4PR:

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

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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Model NV-ER1804 TBus Four Port Receiver

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 (metres) 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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WG
2-W
4-pa
22 A G
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W
2-W re 24 A
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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
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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
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Model NV-ER1804 TBus Four Port Receiver

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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