RG6 Plenum - Siamese Cables

Summary: RG6 Plenum - Siamese Cables

RG6 Plenum – Siamese Cables for CCTV

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire® RG6 plenum siamese cable designed for security integrators, electrical contractors, and facility teams deploying professional CCTV systems. By combining a 75Ω RG6 video leg with a dedicated low-voltage power pair in one jacket, this CCTV Cable streamlines pulls, reduces terminations, and supports consistent, high‑quality camera installations in commercial and industrial environments.

Each siamese cable in this category is plenum-rated (CMP) for use in environmental air spaces and engineered for reliable performance over typical CCTV distances. Whether you are installing new cameras or expanding an existing system, our RG6-based coaxial construction provides stable signal transmission for analog and many HD-over-coax formats, while the integrated power conductors simplify pathway planning and labor on every project.

How SmartWire® adds value to your project

• Made for professional installations: Built for B2B requirements where uptime, repeatability, and code compliance matter.
• Low-voltage, plenum-ready: CMP construction supports safe deployment in air-handling spaces common to large facilities.
• Single-pull efficiency: A true siamese cable—RG6 video plus power—helps reduce conduit fills, saves labor, and shortens installation timelines.
• SmartWire Glide lubrication: Factory-applied SmartWire Glide lubrication reduces friction during pulls by up to 70% to help protect cable integrity and speed installation.
• Consistent planning: Standard 1000 FT lengths support straightforward takeoffs, staging, and inventory management on multi-site rollouts.
• Visual identification options: SmartWire jacket colors and stripe combinations can be customized to align with your organization’s labeling and identification standards.

Where RG6 plenum siamese cable fits

• Enterprise, education, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and hospitality projects requiring CCTV coverage
• Retrofits where existing coax cables are present and adding power in the same pathway is beneficial
• Longer camera runs that benefit from an RG6 coaxial video leg and a dedicated low-voltage power pair

Why choose Windy City Wire for CCTV cable

• U.S. manufactured SmartWire®: Tight quality control and dependable availability for time-sensitive projects.
• Designed for the field: Features that support clean camera installs, consistent signal integrity, and easier service.
• Project support: From takeoff to closeout, our team helps specify the right rg6 cable solution to meet performance and code requirements.

Key benefits at a glance

• 75Ω RG6 coaxial video leg supports legacy analog and many HD-over-coax signal types
• Integrated 2-conductor low-voltage power in a true siamese configuration for single-pull installation
• Plenum (CMP) construction suitable for environmental air spaces
• Standard 1000 FT put-up for predictable estimating and deployment

Available constructions

• 18 AWG 1C Solid + 18 AWG 2C Stranded Fluoropolymer (CMP) 300V: Plenum-rated RG6 siamese cable combining a 75Ω video leg with a 2-conductor power leg for streamlined CCTV camera runs in air-handling spaces.

Summary: Put SmartWire® to work on your next CCTV project

Windy City Wire’s SmartWire RG6 plenum siamese cables bring together the video performance of RG6 coax with the convenience of a dedicated power pair—built for the realities of commercial and industrial jobs. With low pull friction, plenum-ready materials, and consistent 1000 FT lengths, our solutions help installers finish faster with fewer variables on site. When your next security rollout depends on reliable coax cables and a clean, single-pull installation, trust Windy City Wire to deliver the CCTV Cable you need—on spec and on schedule.

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Solutions: RG6 Plenum - Siamese Cables

RG6 Plenum Siamese CCTV Cable for Commercial and Industrial Security

Windy City Wire supports security integrators, electrical contractors, and facility teams with plenum-rated RG6 siamese cable designed for reliable video and power in commercial and industrial environments. This CCTV Cable combines a 75-ohm coaxial video conductor with separate power conductors under a single jacket, helping teams complete cleaner installations with fewer pulls while meeting plenum-space code requirements in return-air ceilings and risers.

Where RG6 Plenum Siamese Cable Fits in Modern CCTV Systems

• Analog and HD-over-Coax: Ideal for CVBS analog video and HD-over-coax formats such as HD-TVI, AHD, and HD-CVI. The low-loss characteristics of an RG6 cable support longer runs and higher-frequency signals compared to smaller coax cables.
• SDI and Broadcast-Style Surveillance: Frequently used where SDI-based cameras or encoders are specified for higher-resolution transport over coaxial infrastructure. Actual distance capabilities vary by equipment, resolution, and framing rate.
• Migrations to IP: For sites converting from legacy coax to IP, siamese cable can remain in place when paired with Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) transceivers, allowing reuse of existing pathways while adding network connectivity.
• PTZ and Specialty Cameras: The integrated power conductors support cameras with heaters, blowers, IR illuminators, or PTZ motors, reducing the need for separate power runs.

Common Integrations and Use Cases

• Access Control and VMS: Synchronize door events with video recording and live monitoring in video management systems. RG6 siamese cable carries dependable video and power to cameras at controlled portals, turnstiles, and mantraps.
• Intrusion and Duress: Tie alarm inputs and video verification together, ensuring operators see what triggered an event. Reliable coaxial transport helps stabilize forensic-quality recordings.
• Intercom and Public Address: Use camera views alongside intercom endpoints for visitor screening, loading-dock workflows, and guard stations.
• Perimeter and Parking: Support fixed and PTZ cameras for gates, barrier arms, and license plate capture where a robust RG6 cable helps mitigate signal loss over distance.
• Operational and Safety Monitoring: Observe production lines, critical utilities, and mechanical spaces; video assists with audit trails, quality assurance, and safety compliance.

Industries We Serve

• Corporate and Campus: Multi-building enterprises, higher education, and K-12 districts with plenum ceilings and long camera home runs.
• Healthcare: Hospitals, clinics, and laboratories requiring plenum-rated pathways for patient areas, pharmacies, and restricted spaces.
• Manufacturing and Warehousing: Production floors, distribution centers, and cold storage where power and video in a single siamese cable simplify installation.
• Transportation and Logistics: Airports, rail, ports, and parking structures with extended camera distances and central monitoring hubs.
• Retail and Hospitality: Sales floors, stock rooms, casinos, and hotels integrating cameras with POS and guest-safety operations.
• Utilities and Data Centers: Substations, energy facilities, and critical IT spaces demanding stable video transport and plenum compliance.
• Municipal and Public Safety: City facilities, courthouses, and community spaces connecting to command centers and evidence management systems.

Why Choose RG6 Plenum Siamese Cable for Commercial CCTV

• Single-Pull Efficiency: Video and power conductors under one jacket reduce labor, terminations, and pathway congestion.
• Signal Integrity: A 75-ohm coaxial design supports high-quality video with lower attenuation, especially valuable for high-resolution and long-run deployments.
• Plenum-Rated Construction: Suitable for return-air spaces where building codes require plenum materials.
• Flexible System Design: Works across legacy analog, HD-over-coax, and hybrid environments using EoC adapters for IP transitions.

Typical Applications by Location

• Ceilings and Return-Air Spaces: Open-office areas, corridors, and atriums that require plenum-rated CCTV cabling.
• Mechanical Rooms and MDF/IDF: Home-run terminations to DVRs, encoders, or hybrid recorders with consistent coax performance.
• Elevator Lobbies and Stairwells: Reliable power and video for compliance and incident review.
• Loading Docks and Exterior Mounts: Robust coax cables with power simplify device placement near doors, bays, and perimeter fencing.

Design and Installation Considerations

• Format and Distance: Maximum run length depends on camera format, resolution, and frequency. RG6 cable generally supports longer distances than smaller-diameter coax cables.
• Power Budget: Size the power supply and consider voltage drop over long runs, particularly for 12V DC cameras or devices with heaters/IR.
• Connectivity: Use quality BNC terminations and follow 75-ohm practices. Maintain bend radius and avoid kinks to preserve coaxial geometry.
• Separation and Grounding: Keep CCTV Cable runs separated from high-voltage lines and establish proper grounding to reduce interference.
• Code Compliance: Use plenum-rated cable in air-handling spaces and follow local AHJ guidance for pathways and penetrations.

Supporting Your Project Goals

• Standardization Across Sites: A consistent RG6 plenum siamese specification streamlines procurement, training, and maintenance for multi-site enterprises.
• Upgrade-Friendly: Maintain coax infrastructure while modernizing to higher-resolution cameras or hybrid IP architectures using EoC where appropriate.
• Reduced Downtime: Dependable coaxial performance helps minimize video dropouts and rework, supporting uptime for security operations.

Get Help Scoping Your Next Deployment

Whether you are refreshing legacy analog systems, rolling out HD-over-coax, or planning a staged transition to IP, Windy City Wire can help match the right RG6 plenum siamese cable to your camera specifications, distances, and power needs. Engage our team for project takeoffs, submittal support, and assistance aligning cable choices with your security, facilities, and IT requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions: RG6 Plenum - Siamese Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with these SmartWire RG6 Plenum Siamese cables?
  AWG options can vary by specific item within the RG6 Plenum Siamese family. Please reference the product’s spec sheet or contact Windy City Wire for the exact AWG details for the RG6 video leg and the paired power conductors.
• What other colors are these SmartWire RG6 Plenum Siamese cables available in?
  SmartWire offers a wide range of jacket and stripe color options, and we can customize colors to match your organization’s standards. Contact Windy City Wire for current in-stock colors or to request custom color/stripe combinations.
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  Construction varies by part number. The RG6 coaxial leg commonly uses a solid copper center conductor, while the power leg may be offered in solid or stranded configurations depending on the specific item. Please check the product specifications or contact our team for details.
• What lengths are these SmartWire RG6 Plenum Siamese cables sold in?
  1,000 ft. At Windy City Wire we manufacture and stock SmartWire CCTV wire in 1,000 ft length as our standard length.
• 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 as part of our complete solution for safety, efficiency, and labor savings. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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