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CAT5 VGA Video Range Extender, Monitor Extension

Remote Monitor CAT 5, Extend Video 1,000 feet (305 meters) balun

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Hi-Res VGA Video/Audio Extender via CAT5:
Extend to 1,000 feet (305 meters)

Remote VGA video up to 1,000 feet (305 meters) away without degradation.

Also known as: VGA extender, cat5 monitor extender, remote monitor, extend video, balun, VGA range extender.
Available options:
· Two-way audio
· RS232
· Two-way audio + RS232

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Extend VGA video up to 1,000 feet (305 meters) away without degradation.
XTENDEX® ST-C5V2ARS Remote and Local Units


RoHS Compliant KVM Extender

Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.

Features & Applications

The XTENDEX® VGA Extender transmits VGA video up to 1,000 feet (305 meters) away from a computer using CAT5/5e/6 cable. Each video extender consists of a local unit that connects to a computer and also supplies video to a local monitor, and a remote unit that connects to a monitor.
  • Industry-leading ultra high resolutions up to 2048x1536.
  • High quality, rugged steel construction with durable powder coat finish.
  • Automatically adjust video quality and color skew for crystal clear video with longer cables.
  • Available options: two-way audio (support for speakers and microphone), RS232, two-way audio + RS232.
  • DDC2B support for local or remote monitor (user selectable).
  • Built-in surge protection.

Specifications

Local Unit

  • Host Connection

    • Supports Computers with VGA video.
    • Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2000/2003/2008, Solaris, Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS 9/10.
    • One male 15-pin HD connector.
    • Two-way audio option: two 3.5mm stereo plugs (audio in/mic out).
    • RS232 option: female 9-pin D connector.
    • Two-way audio + RS232 option: two 3.5mm stereo plugs (audio in/mic out), female 9-pin D connector.
  • Local Access

    • Crisp and clear 2048x1536 video resolution.
    • One female 15-pin HD connector.
    • Two-way audio option: two 3.5mm stereo jacks (audio out/mic in).
    • RS232 option: female RJ45 connector.
    • Two-way audio + RS232 option: two 3.5mm stereo jacks (audio out/mic in), female RJ45 connector.

Remote Unit

  • Supports resolutions up to 2048x1536.
  • One female 15-pin HD connector.
  • Two-way audio option: two 3.5mm stereo jacks (audio out/mic in).
  • RS232 option: female RJ45 connector.
  • Two-way audio + RS232 option: two 3.5mm stereo jacks (audio out/mic in), female RJ45 connector.

Video Quality Adjustment

  • Automatically adjusts the video quality and color skew to compensate for varying lengths of CAT5/5e/6 cable.
    • Maximum delay: 62ns in 2ns steps.
  • Fine adjustment available via push buttons on the remote unit.
  • Settings are automatically stored in the unit. The next time the unit is powered on, the adjustment will be recalled.
  • Test Pattern for Cable Length and Skew

Environmental

  • Operating temperature: 0°C to 38°C (32°F to 100°F)
  • Storage temperature: -30°C to 60°C (-20°F to 140°F)
  • Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 17 to 90% non-condensing RH.

Dimensions

  • WxDxH (in): 5.1x3.1x1.2
    WxDxH (mm): 130x79x30

Power

  • Local and remote unit: 110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter.
  • Power Consumption: 10W (each - local and remote unit).

Cables

  • CAT5, CAT5e or CAT6 UTP straight through cable for TIA/EIA-568B wiring terminated with standard RJ45 connectors (not included).

Regulatory Approvals

  • CE, RoHS

Warranty

  • Two years


Options

  • Choose between two-way audio, RS232, or two-way audio + RS232

Two-way Audio

  • Stereo Audio:
    • Stereo audio can be heard both locally and remotely.
    • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-1 dB.
    • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): >76 dBA.
    • Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise (THD+N): 0.017%.
    • Stereo crosstalk: -70 dB.
    • Input impedance: 10k Ohms.
    • Line level output; supports multimedia speakers.
    • Maximum I/O levels: 3.1Vp-p (line level).
    • CD quality audio output.
  • Microphone:
    • Microphone can be used locally and remotely, user selectable.
    • Supports electret microphones.
    • Input impedance: 10k Ohms.
    • Maximum I/O levels: 1V, unbalanced

RS232

  • Supports TXD, RXD, DTR, DSR, DCD, CTS and RTS.
  • Baud rate up to 57.6K.
  • Support for a touch screen monitor.
Distances and Resolutions for CAT5/CAT5e
and CAT6 Cables
Cable
Distance (feet)
Distance (meters)
Maximum Resolution
CAT5/5e (UTP)
1,000
305
1920x1200 at 60Hz
800
244
1920x1440 at 60Hz
600
183
2048x1536 at 60Hz
CAT6 (UTP)
800
244
1920x1440 at 60Hz
600
183
2048x1536 at 60Hz
CAT5/5E (STP)
800
244
1920x1200 at 60Hz
600
183
1920x1440 at 60Hz
400
122
2048x1536 at 60Hz
CAT6 (STP)
400
122
1280x1024 at 60Hz
300
91
1600x1200 at 60Hz
200
61
2048x1536 at 60Hz
Extend control up to 1,000 feet (305 meters) away from computers or NTI KVM Switches
Extend control up to 1,000 feet (305 meters) away from computers or NTI KVM Switches

VGA Extenders

Supported Features NTI Part # # to Quote Download a PDF Manual
VGA ST-C5V-1000S Download PDF Manual
VGA + two-way audio ST-C5V2A-1000S
VGA + RS232 ST-C5VRS-1000S
VGA + two-way audio + RS232 ST-C5V2ARS-1000S
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VGA Extenders

Supported Features NTI Part # Download a PDF Manual
VGA ST-C5V-1000S Download PDF Manual
VGA + two-way audio ST-C5V2A-1000S
VGA + RS232 ST-C5VRS-1000S
VGA + two-way audio + RS232 ST-C5V2ARS-1000S