Sound Control Technologies RC5-CW4 – HDMI Camera Extension for Cisco PTZ 4K

Product Overview

The Sound Control Technologies RC5-CW4 is an HDMI camera extension kit for the Cisco PTZ 4K camera, delivering HDMI video, IP/Ethernet camera control, and 12V DC power up to 100 meters over a single CAT cable. Built on the RemoteCam5 (RC5 Gen2) platform with SCTLink technology, the RC5-CW4 includes native Cisco Control Hub integration with diagnostics and field-upgradeable firmware. No programming is required, making it the standard way to place a Cisco PTZ 4K far from the codec in large conference rooms and all-hands spaces.

Product Description

The Cisco PTZ 4K is the camera of choice for large Cisco Room Series deployments, and it frequently needs to live at the rear of the room — beyond native cable distances. The RC5-CW4 pairs a camera-end RC5-CE module with a head-end RC5-HE module over one installer-supplied CAT run up to 100 meters (328 ft), carrying video, Ethernet control, and camera power together. The kit ships with PTZ 4K-specific cables, including a 270-degree HDMI camera cable, right-angle UTP and DC power camera cables, a USB-A to RS-232 cable, and head-end HDMI and UTP cables, plus a WPS-12 power supply that powers the camera through the link. When paired with the API-12 Power Auxiliary Injector, the RC5-CW4 can also extend PoE-powered HDMI cameras. As a Gen2 product, the head end registers in Cisco Control Hub for remote diagnostics and monitoring — a meaningful advantage for IT and facilities teams managing fleets of Cisco rooms — and remains backwards compatible with existing RC5-CE modules. Project packs add an RCM-UNI camera wall mount (-K), an RC-RK2 rack shelf (-S), or both (-KS). To add BYOD soft-codec connectivity, pair the run with the RC-SDA5+ BYOD camera bridge.

Key Features

• Cisco PTZ 4K Support — Purpose-built cable set with 270-degree HDMI and right-angle UTP/power cables matched to the PTZ 4K connector layout.
• Cisco Control Hub Integration — RC5 Gen2 registers in Control Hub for remote diagnostics and monitoring across managed room fleets.
• Single-CAT Extension up to 100m — HDMI video, IP/Ethernet control, and 12V DC camera power over one CAT cable run.
• 12V Camera Power Delivery — The WPS-12 supply powers the camera through the link, eliminating outlets at the camera position.
• PoE Camera Option — Extends PoE-powered HDMI cameras when paired with the API-12 Power Auxiliary Injector.
• No Programming Required — Video and control pass transparently for plug-and-play installation.
• Field-Upgradeable Firmware — Gen2 platform supports ongoing feature and compatibility updates in the field.
• Project Pack Options — Variants add the RCM-UNI wall mount, RC-RK2 rack shelf, or both.

Typical Applications

• All-hands room or boardroom with a Cisco PTZ 4K at the rear wall, extended to a Codec Pro or Room Kit EQ
• Auditorium running multiple PTZ 4K cameras over CAT infrastructure to a central codec rack
• Government space standardized on Cisco Room Series with Control Hub-managed devices
• Training room with presenter-tracking PTZ 4K positions beyond standard cable reach
• Commercial meeting space adding rear-of-room camera coverage without new conduit

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the RC5-CW4 integrate with Cisco Control Hub?

Yes. The RC5 Gen2 platform provides native Cisco Control Hub integration, giving IT teams remote diagnostics and visibility into the extension hardware alongside their Cisco room devices.

Is the CAT cable included?

No. The CAT run between the camera-end and head-end modules is installer-supplied. CAT5e or better is recommended, with a 100-meter maximum.

Does the kit power the Cisco PTZ 4K?

Yes. The included WPS-12 power supply delivers 12V DC to the camera through the SCTLink connection, so no electrical outlet is required at the camera position.

Can I extend other cameras with this kit?

The RC5-CW4 is built for the Cisco PTZ 4K. PoE-powered HDMI cameras can be extended when the kit is paired with the API-12 Power Auxiliary Injector. For other PTZ brands, use the matching RC5 multi-manufacturer kit.

Is the RC5 Gen2 compatible with my existing RC5 hardware?

Yes. The RC5 Gen2 replaces the original RC5 and the head end is backwards compatible with existing RC5-CE camera modules.

What warranty and support terms apply?

Contact Creation Networks for current Sound Control Technologies warranty terms and support options for this product.