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VGA Video/Audio Extender via CAT5: Extend to 600 feet

Extend a VGA monitor up to 600 feet away from a computer.

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

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Additional Product Information

Data Sheet (PDF)

Application Note: Local and Remote Audio/Video Presentation Display.

Customer Testimonial

Knowledge Base

CAD Drawings:

ST-C5V-600	ST-C5VA-600
ST-C5VRS-600

Extend a VGA monitor up to 600 feet away from a computer.

XTENDEX® ST-C5V-600 (Remote & Local Unit)

Available options:

· Audio
· RS232

Features & Applications
The XTENDEX^® VGA Extender transmits VGA video up to 600 feet 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 or RS232 control. Use in-house CAT5/5e/6 phone wiring to locate a monitor remotely. Optional VESA mounting bracket is available for mounting the 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 RS232 support - female 9-pin D connector.
- 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 RS232 support - male 9-pin D connector.
- 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.
Optional male 9-pin D connector for RS232.

Video Quality Adjustment

Video quality adjustment for different lengths of CAT5/5e/6 cable is done manually for the video-only extender, and automatically for audio/video or video/RS232 extender.
Test Pattern for Cable Length

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

110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter (Included).
Power Consumption: 10W (each - local and remote unit).
Use the PWR-48V-9V0,6A or PWR-12V-9V0,6A DC-DC power converter to install the local unit in a Telecom environment.

MTBF

MTBF
NTI Part #	MTBF (hrs)	NTI Part #	MTBF (hrs)
ST-C5V-600 (local)	88,708	ST-C5V-600 (remote)	80,625
ST-C5VA-600 (local)	84,744	ST-C5VA-600 (remote)	82,214
ST-C5VRS-600 (local)	82,338	ST-C5VRS-600 (remote)	79,714

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

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-C5VA-600

VESA Mounting Bracket

Use to mount the 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 remote unit only.

Remote unit mounted to the back of a flat panel monitor
using ST-C5MK-VESA mounting kit

RS232 Control

Supports TXD, RXD, DTR, DSR, CTS and RTS.
Baud rate up to 56000.
Support for a touch screen monitor.

ST-C5VRS-600

ST-C5V-600 Distances and Resolutions for CAT5/CAT5e and CAT6 cables
Cable	Distance (feet)	Maximum Resolution
CAT5/ CAT5e (UTP)	600	1024x768 at 60Hz
	400	1280x1024 at 60Hz
	300	1600x1200 at 60Hz
	100	1920x1440 at 60Hz
CAT5/ CAT5e (STP), CAT6 (UTP)	300	1024x768 at 60Hz
	200	1280x1024 at 60Hz
	100	1920x1440 at 60Hz

Also available:

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.

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