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Industrial VGA Splitter/Extender via CAT5 with M12 Connectors

Drive up to 16 displays 600 feet away from one computer in rail transportation and industrial environments

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VOPEX-M12V-4 Local Unit (Front & Back)

Product Highlights

  • Vibration resistant
  • Robust Screw Terminal Power Connection
  • High quality rugged steel construction
  • Meets EN 50155 Standards
  • Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.

Additional Images

  • VOPEX-M12V-4 - Industrial VGA Splitter/Extender via CAT5 with M12 Connectors)
  • ST-M12V-R-600 - Remote Unit (Front & Back)

The VOPEX® Industrial VGA Video Splitter/Extender simultaneously broadcasts high-resolution video from one computer to 4, 8, or 16 remote monitors located up to 600 feet (183 meters) away using CAT5/5e/6 cable with M12 connectors. The robust M12 connector system is ideal for rail transportation and harsh industrial environments where reliable connections are required.


VGA video splitter/extender system has two components: the VOPEX-M12V-x VGA broadcast unit, which connects to the host computer and also supplies video to a local monitor, and an XTENDEX® ST-M12V-R-600 remote unit for each remote monitor. The units are interconnected by CAT5/5e/6 cable terminated with M12 connectors.

The VOPEX® Industrial VGA Video Splitter/Extender simultaneously broadcasts high-resolution video from one computer to 4, 8, or 16 remote monitors located up to 600 feet (183 meters) away using CAT5/5e/6 cable with M12 connectors. The robust M12 connector system is ideal for rail transportation and harsh industrial environments where reliable connections are required.


VGA video splitter/extender system has two components: the VOPEX-M12V-x VGA broadcast unit, which connects to the host computer and also supplies video to a local monitor, and an XTENDEX® ST-M12V-R-600 remote unit for each remote monitor. The units are interconnected by CAT5/5e/6 cable terminated with M12 connectors.

  • Supports resolutions up to 1920x1440.
  • Easily expandable. Add remote units as you add monitors.
  • Optional audio can be broadcast to self-powered stereo speakers at the local unit and each remote location.
  • Meets the electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity requirements of IEC/EN 61000-4-2.
  • High quality rugged steel construction with durable powder coat finish.
  • M12 connectors resist vibration and provide reliable connectivity in harsh environmental conditions.
  • Integrated mounting brackets for easy surface/wall mounting.
  • Ideal for digital signage, passenger information systems on mass transit, train stations, industrial environments, airports, and other applications that require multiple displays with reliable robust connections.

Local Unit

Video Input
  • Supports a computer with VGA video.
  • Male 15-pin HD connector.
  • Input frequency ranges:
    • Horizontal: 15 to 130 kHz.
    • Vertical: 30 to 150 Hz
  • Supports Separate and Composite TTL level sync and Sync on Green.
  • Input impedance: 75 Ohms.
  • Maximum input levels: 1.45 p-p.
  • Video is DC coupled.
Video Output
  • Female 8-pin A-Coded M12 connectors for CAT5/5e/6 cable to remote units.
  • Female 15-pin HD connector for local monitor.
  • Crisp and clear 1920x1440 video resolution.
  • Output impedance: 75 Ohms.
  • Maximum output level: 1.45Vp-p
Optional Audio
  • Terminal block for stereo audio connections.
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1dB.
  • 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.
    • CD quality audio output.
  • Maximum I/O levels for audio: 3.1 Vp-p (line level).
Cables
  • 3-foot (0.91-meter) VGA cable included.
  • Use CAT5, CAT5e or CAT6 UTP straight through cable for TIA/EIA-568B wiring terminated with 8-pin male M12 connectors (not included).
    • Use M12-8PWTP-M-FA to terminate both ends of CAT5/5e/6 cable.
Power
  • 18~36 VDC via 3-pole detachable screw terminal.
  • Power consumption: <5 W
Dimensions
  • 4-port WxDxH (in): 5.63x3.46x1.71 (143x88x43 mm)
  • 8-port WxDxH (in): 5.63x3.46x3.00 (143x88x76 mm)
  • 16-port WxDxH (in): 11x3.46x3.00 (279x88x76 mm)

MTBF
NTI Part# MTBF (hours)
VOPEX-M12V-4 593,095
VOPEX-M12V-8 366,496
VOPEX-M12V-16 120,049
VOPEX-M12VA-4 504,094
VOPEX-M12VA-8 327,766
VOPEX-M12VA-16 94,491
Environmental
  • Operating temperature: -4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C)
  • Storage temperature: -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)
  • Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 17 to 90% non-condensing RH.
Regulatory Approvals
  • CE, RoHS
  • EN51055, EN50121-3-2
Warranty
  • Two years

Remote Unit

Video Output
  • Female 15-pin HD connector.
  • Supports resolutions up to 1920x1440.
    • When using CAT6 cable, some degradation may be experienced, depending on the construction of the cable.
  • Output impedance: 75 Ohms.
  • Maximum output level for video: 1.45Vp-p.
  • Video quality adjustment for different lengths of CAT5/5e/6 cable done manually.
Optional Audio
  • Terminal block for stereo audio connections.
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1dB.
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 76 dBA.
  • Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise (THD+N): 0.017%.
  • Stereo crosstalk: -70 dB.
  • Line level output; supports multimedia speakers.
    • CD quality audio output.
  • Maximum output levels: 3.1Vp-p (line level).
Power
  • 18~36 VDC via 3-pole detachable screw terminal.
  • Power consumption: <5 W
Dimensions
    WxDxH (in): 3.48x3.08x1.45 (88x78x37 mm)

MTBF
NTI Part# MTBF (hours)
ST-M12V-R-600 582,822
ST-M12VA-R-600 517,478

Environmental
  • Operating temperature: -4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C)
  • Storage temperature: -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)
  • Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 17 to 90% non-condensing RH.
Regulatory Approvals
  • CE, RoHS
  • EN51055, EN50121-3-2
Warranty
  • Two years

Distances & Resolutions for CAT5/CAT5e/6 Cables
Cable Distance Maximum Resolution
CAT5/CAT5e (UTP) 600 ft (183 m) 1024x768 at 60 Hz
400 ft (122 m) 1280x1024 at 60 Hz
300 ft (91 m) 1600x1200 at 60 Hz
100 ft (30 m) 1920x1440 at 60 Hz
CAT5/CAT5e (STP), CAT6 (UTP) 300 ft (91 m) 1024x768 at 60 Hz
200 ft (61 m) 1280x1024 at 60 Hz
100 ft (30 m) 1920x1440 at 60 Hz
Distances & Resolutions for CAT5 EXANE cable
Distance Maximum Resolution
200 ft (61 m) 1280x1024 at 60 Hz
100 ft (30 m) 1920x1440 at 60 Hz
50 ft (15 m) 1920x1440 at 60 Hz

Application Drawings

  • Industrial VGA Splitter/Extender via CAT5 with M12 Connectors
    Industrial CAT5 VGA Video Splitter/Extender Application Drawing
    How to implement the VOPEX-M12V-4 Industrial VGA Splitter/Extender

CAD Drawings

  • VOPEX-M12V-4
  • ST-M12V-R-600
  • "We mainly bought from NTI because of your wiliness to adapt your existing product with our M12 requirements. The ease of which NTI adapted and changed their existing product was impressive and greatly appreciated!

    We can now use your VOPEX-M12V-4 and XTENDEX ST-M12V-R-600 in our future projects. (Before there was no chance of using your products.) For the current project, we'll be using them in 2 halves of a light rail train. First half gets 2 LCD displays with second half getting 2 other LCD's all showing the same image from one controller. By using your splitter/extenders, we will be saving considerable amounts of money by only having to use 1 vs 4 controllers to run these 4 LCD displays."

    Mark Turner
    Rail Transit Consultants
    Penn, PA

Industrial VGA Splitter/Extender via CAT5 with M12 Connectors

NTI Part # Supported Features Desktop or
Rackmount
# of Ports Size
WxDxH (In.)
Price Quote Buy
VOPEX-M12V-4 VGA Video Desktop 4 5.63x3.46x1.71 $470.00
VOPEX-M12V-8 VGA Video Desktop 8 5.63x3.46x3.00 $830.00
VOPEX-M12V-16 VGA Video Desktop 16 11x3.46x3.00 $1,615.00

Industrial VGA Splitter/Extender with Stereo Audio via CAT5 with M12 Connectors

NTI Part # Supported Features Desktop or
Rackmount
# of Ports Size
WxDxH (In.)
Price Quote Buy
VOPEX-M12VA-4 VGA Video, Stereo Audio Desktop 4 5.63x3.46x1.71 $590.00
VOPEX-M12VA-8 VGA Video, Stereo Audio Desktop 8 5.63x3.46x3.00 $960.00
VOPEX-M12VA-16 VGA Video, Stereo Audio Desktop 16 11x3.46x3.00 $1,875.00

Industrial CAT5 VGA Video Extenders, Remote Units

NTI Part # Supported Features Desktop or
Rackmount
# of Ports Size
WxDxH (In.)
Price Quote Buy
ST-M12V-R-600 VGA Video Desktop NA 3.48x3.08x1.45 $345.00
ST-M12VA-R-600 VGA Video, Stereo Audio Desktop NA 3.48x3.08x1.45 $380.00

Industrial M12 8-Pin Field Assembly Circular Connector for Cables

NTI Part # Coding Price Quote Buy
M12-8PWTP-M-FA A-Coded $46.00