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VGA Video/Audio Extender via CAT5: Extend to 300 feet

Extend a VGA monitor up to 300 feet away from a computer.

Also known as: VGA extender, cat5 monitor extender, remote monitor, video balun, extend video, VGA range extender, VGA CAT5 extender.

Available options:
• Audio
• VESA Mounting Bracket



Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.

VGA Extender for use with Digital Signage

ROHS complant 300' KVM extender via cat5

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

Features & Applications
The XTENDEX® VGA Extender transmits VGA video up to 300 feet away from a computer using CAT5/5e/6/6a 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/6/6a 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
  • Weight: 1.2lbs
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/6/6a 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) 92,988 ST-C5V-300 (remote) 89,275
ST-C5VA-300 (local) 89,874 ST-C5VA-300 (remote) 86,360

Cables
  • Use CAT5/5e/6/6a 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 away from a computer.
How to extend a VGA monitor up to 300 feet
using the XTENDEX ST-C5V-300

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.
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
  • 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

ST-C5KVM-300
Distances and Resolutions for
CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6a cables
Cable Distance
(feet)		 Maximum Resolution
CAT5/5e
Solid UTP		 300 1280x1024 at 60Hz
150 1600x1200 at 60Hz
100 1920x1440 at 60Hz
CAT5/5e
Solid STP,
CAT6
Solid UTP		 300 1024x768 at 60Hz
150 1280x1024 at 60Hz
100 1600x1200 at 60Hz
CAT6a
Solid UTP		 300 1024x768 at 60Hz
150 1280x1024 at 60Hz
100 1920x1200 at 60Hz

VGA Extenders
Supported
Features		 NTI Part # Price
$		 # to
Quote		 # to
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PDF Manual
VGA ST-C5V-300 200 PDF Manual
VGA + audio ST-C5VA-300 315
VESA Mounting Kit ST-C5MK-VESA 35 Installation Instruction Manual
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Note: CAT6/6a 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 CAT6/6a cable.