RG6 Plenum - Siamese Cables

Summary: RG6 Plenum - Siamese Cables

RG6 Plenum – Siamese Cables

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire RG6 plenum siamese cable built for commercial and industrial security applications. These low-voltage assemblies combine a 75 Ohm RG6 coaxial video leg with a dedicated 18/2 power leg, giving installers a single pull for camera video and power that helps reduce labor, simplify routing, and standardize terminations across the job. Designed for use in environmental air spaces, each plenum-rated construction supports dependable CCTV Cable deployments in offices, education, healthcare, retail, distribution centers, and other mission-critical facilities.

SmartWire is our U.S.-manufactured line of low-voltage cable. It is part of our complete solution that helps improve safety and efficiency while reducing labor on every project. All stock SmartWire cables come standard with SmartWire Glide Technology lubrication applied during manufacturing, which reduces pulling friction by up to 70%—especially helpful on long plenum runs and crowded pathways.

Why choose SmartWire RG6 Plenum Siamese for security video?

• Single-pull convenience: Co-located RG6 video and 18/2 power in one siamese cable simplifies layout, labeling, and device drops.
• Plenum-rated: Materials engineered for use in environmental air spaces to support code-compliant installations.
• Reliable signal delivery: Consistent 75 Ohm performance supports legacy analog CCTV as well as many HD-over-coax formats where RG6 is specified.
• Efficient installs: SmartWire Glide lubrication reduces pull tension and helps protect cable integrity through bends and long conduits.
• Clean terminations: Solid coax center conductor and flexible stranded power conductors support fast, repeatable connections.
• Identification options: Broad jacket and stripe color options available to help standardize your organization’s installs. Contact our team for custom color configurations.

How Windy City Wire adds value

• Commercial focus: Products and solutions tailored for security integrators, electrical contractors, and distributors.
• Consistent quality: U.S.-manufactured SmartWire with tight process controls for uniform impedance, shielding, and conductor geometry.
• Project confidence: Standardized constructions make it easier to design, estimate, and deploy large camera counts with repeatable results.
• Support at scale: From single-site upgrades to multi-facility rollouts, our team helps you select the right coax cables for your environment.

Applications

• CCTV camera video and power over a single siamese cable pull
• Security monitoring in offices, schools, hospitals, retail, and warehouses
• Longer runs where RG6 plenum coaxial performance and a dedicated 18/2 power pair are required

Available Constructions

• 18 AWG 1C Solid FEP 300V: RG6/U plenum 75 Ohm coaxial video leg within the siamese assembly for clear, consistent video back to the headend. Designed for dependable performance in return-air spaces and high-density pathways.
• 18 AWG 2C Stranded FEP 300V: Flexible 18/2 power leg paired with the RG6 video leg to deliver 12–24 VDC camera power in the same pull. Stranded conductors aid routing and terminations at devices and power supplies.

Notes and guidance

• All SmartWire products are low-voltage and intended for security, building controls, and related systems.
• For assistance with camera distance, format compatibility, or jacket/stripe color selection, contact Windy City Wire.

Choose SmartWire RG6 Plenum Siamese when you need a dependable, code-compliant CCTV Cable solution that streamlines installation and maintains signal integrity. Whether you’re standardizing across a portfolio or delivering a one-off build, our siamese cable options help you finish faster with consistent results across every drop.

Solutions: RG6 Plenum - Siamese Cables

RG6 Plenum Siamese CCTV Cable for commercial and industrial security

Windy City Wire supplies RG6 plenum siamese cable designed for modern security deployments that need reliable video transport and consistent power delivery in air-handling spaces. This low-voltage CCTV Cable combines an RG6 coaxial run for video with paired conductors for power in a single pull, helping integrators reduce installation time, simplify routing above ceilings, and maintain code compliance in plenum environments.

Where RG6 plenum siamese cable fits best

• Legacy and analog CCTV: Ideal for CVBS cameras and DVR-based systems that require stable, low-loss coaxial video paths with centralized power.
• HD over coax: Supports HD-TVI, HD-CVI, and AHD platforms that deliver high-resolution video over coax cables while using the same siamese cable to power fixed and PTZ cameras.
• SDI-based applications: Useful for specialty HD-SDI surveillance links where RG6’s lower attenuation over distance helps preserve signal integrity.
• IP migration via EoC: Enables Ethernet-over-coax adapters to bring IP cameras online without opening new pathways; the dedicated power conductors can feed cameras, transceivers, or IR illuminators.
• Hybrid power scenarios: Complements systems using power-over-coax by providing auxiliary power for heaters, blowers, wipers, or high-output IR on challenging sites.

Common system integrations

• Video management and recording: Seamless tie-in to VMS platforms, NVRs/DVRs, matrix switchers, and spot monitors in control rooms and security operations centers.
• Access control: Coordinate door, gate, and turnstile monitoring where camera views reside near readers and controllers, using the same pathway to power the camera at the opening.
• Intrusion and perimeter: Pair with intrusion detection, fence-line sensors, and radar analytics where long coaxial runs and centralized power improve serviceability.
• Intercom and paging visibility: Provide video verification to intercom stations, loading docks, and reception areas with dependable coax cables and unified power.
• Parking, LPR, and traffic: Support license plate recognition cameras, gate arm monitoring, and traffic lanes where stable power and low-loss video are critical.
• Building systems: Integrate with BMS dashboards, alarms, and mass notification for situational awareness across facilities and campuses.

Industries and environments

• Corporate and commercial real estate: Office towers and campuses with long runs to IDF/MDF rooms benefit from RG6’s lower attenuation and plenum rating for return-air spaces.
• Healthcare: Hospitals and clinics require plenum-rated CCTV Cable to maintain life-safety standards over corridors, nurse stations, and critical areas.
• Education: K–12 and higher education can standardize on siamese cable for classrooms, auditoriums, parking lots, and athletic facilities.
• Warehousing and logistics: Distribution centers and cold storage rely on robust coaxial links with centralized power for high-mount cameras and long aisle spans.
• Manufacturing and industrial plants: EMI-heavy environments favor quality coax cables for noise immunity and consistent camera uptime.
• Transportation hubs: Airports, rail, and ports require plenum-compliant pathways in terminals and concourses with extended distances and high camera density.
• Retail and hospitality: Big-box, grocery, hotels, and resorts can leverage siamese cable for front-of-house, back-of-house, and parking surveillance.
• Gaming and entertainment: Casinos, arenas, and stadiums depend on long-run video backbones and reliable power for PTZ and analytics-enabled cameras.
• Government and utilities: Municipal buildings, public safety campuses, water treatment, and energy facilities benefit from reliable, serviceable coaxial infrastructure.

Why choose RG6 plenum siamese for CCTV

• One-path installation: Run video and power together to simplify planning, reduce labor, and streamline device turn-up.
• Longer distances with RG6: Compared to smaller coax, RG6 helps maintain signal quality over extended runs, minimizing the need for amplification or repeaters.
• Plenum compliance: Suitable for air-handling spaces to support code requirements and AHJ expectations in commercial and industrial buildings.
• Centralized power options: Use the power conductors for 12 VDC or 24 VAC distribution from headend supplies; plan for current draw and voltage drop to match camera loads and IR/aux accessories.
• Retrofit friendly: Keep existing pathways and migrate to IP with EoC where needed; maintain uptime while upgrading recorders or analytics.
• Connector compatibility: Works with standard RG6 BNC compression connectors for consistent, secure terminations in the field.

Design and deployment considerations

1. Route and code: Use plenum-rated siamese cable in return-air spaces; follow local codes for support, pathway fill, and separation from power.
2. Distance and bandwidth: Match camera technology to expected run lengths; RG6 coaxial helps preserve HD signal quality where RG59 may fall short.
3. Power budgeting: Calculate voltage drop based on run length and load; centralize power where maintenance access is easiest and backup power is available.
4. Grounding and bonding: Properly bond shields and headend equipment to mitigate interference and ground loops.
5. Device mix: For PTZ, heaters, and IR illuminators, confirm power headroom; where PoC is used, reserve the conductors for auxiliary loads if needed.

Partnering with Windy City Wire

We support security integrators, electrical contractors, consultants, and facility teams with reliable RG6 plenum siamese solutions for large campuses, multi-site rollouts, and complex retrofits. Our team can assist with submittals, specifications, and takeoffs so your project stays on schedule and aligned to code and performance requirements.

In short

For commercial and industrial surveillance, RG6 plenum siamese cable delivers dependable video over coaxial along with dedicated power in one streamlined pathway. From HD over coax to EoC migration strategies, it provides a scalable, serviceable backbone for today’s CCTV systems and tomorrow’s upgrades.

Frequently Asked Questions: RG6 Plenum - Siamese Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with these SmartWire RG6 Plenum Siamese cables?
  These RG6 Plenum Siamese cables pair RG6 coax with an integrated 18 AWG (18/2) power leg.
• What other colors are these SmartWire RG6 Plenum Siamese cables available in?
  Available colors vary by part number. SmartWire offers a wide selection of jacket and stripe color combinations, and custom colors can be produced to match your standards—contact Windy City Wire for current in-stock and custom options.
• Are these SmartWire RG6 Plenum Siamese cables made with solid or stranded copper conductors?
  Construction may vary by part number; however, RG6 Plenum Siamese cables are typically built with a solid center conductor for the RG6 coax and stranded copper conductors for the 18/2 power leg. Please review the specific product specs to confirm.
• 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. Learn more about our RackPack.

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