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VGA Video/Audio Extender via CAT5:
Extend to 300 feet (91 meters)

Extend a VGA monitor up to 300 feet (91 meters) away from a computer.

Also known as: VGA extender, cat5 monitor extender, remote monitor, video balun, extend video, VGA range extender.


RoHS Compliant VGA Extender

Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.

VGA Extender for use with Digital Signage

Additional Product Information

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View CAD Drawings CAD Drawings:
ST-C5V-300 ST-C5VA-300
Available options:
· Audio
· VESA Mounting Bracket


Extend a VGA monitor up to 300 feet (91 meters) away from a computer.
XTENDEX® ST-C5VA-300 (Remote & Local Unit)

Features & Applications

The XTENDEX® VGA Extender transmits VGA video up to 300 feet (91 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.
  • Ideal solution for digital signage applications.
  • Supports local and remote VGA monitors.
  • Supports resolutions to 1920x1440.
  • Sharpest and clearest VGA quality over CAT5 of any manufacturer.
  • Built-in surge protection.
  • Available with optional stereo audio.
  • Use in-house CAT5/5e/6 phone wiring to locate a monitor remotely.
  • Optional VESA mounting bracket is available for mounting the local or remote unit to the back of a flat panel monitor.

Specifications

Local Unit
  • Host Connection
    • Supports a PC, SUN, MAC or NTI switch with VGA video.
    • Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2000/2003/2008, Solaris, Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS 9/10.
    • Male 15-pin HD connector for computer connection.
    • Optional stereo audio support - 3.5mm stereo plug.
  • Local Access
    • Crisp and clear 1920x1440 video resolution.
    • Female 15-pin HD connector for local VGA monitor.
    • Optional stereo audio support - 3.5mm stereo jack.
Remote Unit
  • Supports resolutions up to 1920x1440; refer to the resolution chart below for resolutions at different lengths.
  • Female 15-pin HD connector.
  • Optional 3.5mm stereo audio connection.
Video Quality Adjustment
Environmental
  • Operating temperature: 32°F to 100°F (0°C to 38°C).
  • Storage temperature: -20°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C).
  • Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 17 - 90% non-condensing RH.
Dimensions:
  • WxDxH (in): 3.5x3.1x1.2
    WxDxH (mm): 88x78x30
  • Weight: 1.2 lbs
    Weight: 0.54 kg
Power
  • Local unit: 110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter (included).
  • Remote unit: powered from local unit via CAT5/5e/6 cable.
  • Power Consumption: Local unit: 10W; Remote unit: powered from local unit
MTBF
MTBF
NTI Part #MTBF (hrs)NTI Part #MTBF (hrs)
ST-C5V-300 (local)92,988ST-C5V-300 (remote)89,275
ST-C5VA-300 (local)89,874ST-C5VA-300 (remote)86,360

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
Extend a VGA monitor up to 300 feet (91 meters) away from a computer.
Extend a VGA monitor up to 300 feet (91 meters) away from a computer.

Options

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.

ST-C5V-300
Distances and Resolutions for
CAT5/CAT5e and CAT6 cables
Cable
Distance (feet)
Distance (meters)
Maximum Resolution
CAT5/
CAT5e
(UTP)
300
91
1280x1024 at 60Hz
150
46
1600x1200 at 60Hz
100
30.5
1920x1440 at 60Hz
CAT5/
CAT5e
(STP),
CAT6
(UTP)
300
91
1024x768 at 60Hz
150
46
1280x1024 at 60Hz
100
30.5
1600x1200 at 60Hz
VESA Mounting Bracket
  • Use to mount the local or remote unit to the back of a flat panel monitor.
  • Compliant to VESA 75mm and 100mm mounting hole patterns.
  • Dimensions WxH (in): 9.7x4.8
    Dimensions WxH (mm): 246x122
  • Compatible with the local or remote unit.

VESA Mounting Bracket - for mounting local or remote unit to back of flat panel monitor
Remote unit mounted to the back of a flat panel monitor using ST-C5MK-VESA mounting kit
Note: CAT6 cable has a higher skew than CAT5/5e cable, which causes colors to smear. Since these extenders do not have internal skew compensation, they work at shorter distances with CAT6 cable.

VGA Extenders

Supported
Features
NTI Part # # to
Quote
Download a
PDF Manual
VGA ST-C5V-300 PDF Manual
VGA + audio ST-C5VA-300
VESA Mounting Kit ST-C5MK-VESA Installation Instruction Manual
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VGA Extenders

Supported
Features
NTI Part # Download a
PDF Manual
VGA ST-C5V-300 PDF Manual
VGA + audio ST-C5VA-300