Transparent USB 2.0 Extender with DVI Video, Audio and RS232 via Fiber

Extend four USB 2.0 devices, RS232, speakers and a digital DVI display up to 6,500 feet (2,000 meters)

Also known as: Optical USB 2.0 DVI Audio RS232 extender, remote keyboard mouse monitor printer usb device, dvi usb extension 6,500 feet long, dvi balun, DVI-D Optical Extension, DVI digital to singlemode fiber, fiber optic digital video extender

Transparent USB 2.0 Extender with DVI Video, Audio and RS232 via Fiber
ST-FOUSB2DARS-LC (Remote and Local Unit)

Product Highlights

  • WUXGA/1080p up to 6,500 ft
  • Local and Remote Control
  • DVI/USB 2.0/Audio/RS232

Additional Images

  • ST-FOUSB2DARS-LS - Transmitter (Front & Back)
  • ST-FOUSB2DARS-LS - Receiver (Front & Back)

The XTENDEX® transparent USB 2.0 Extender with DVI Video, Audio and RS232 via Fiber extends four USB devices, RS232, speakers and a single link digital DVI display up to 6,500 feet via two duplex singlemode LC fiber optic cables.


Each DVI USB 2.0 KVM Extender consists of a local unit that connects to a computer and provides local keyboard, monitor and mouse connections, and a remote unit that connects to four USB devices, a DVI display, and analog stereo audio speakers.

The XTENDEX® transparent USB 2.0 Extender with DVI Video, Audio and RS232 via Fiber extends four USB devices, RS232, speakers and a single link digital DVI display up to 6,500 feet via two duplex singlemode LC fiber optic cables.


Each DVI USB 2.0 KVM Extender consists of a local unit that connects to a computer and provides local keyboard, monitor and mouse connections, and a remote unit that connects to four USB devices, a DVI display, and analog stereo audio speakers.

  • Supports fully transparent USB 2.0 connections - supports all USB computers (PC, SUN and MAC) and their associated peripherals.
  • Signal transmission via four-strand singlemode or multimode LC fiber optic cable.
    • Using singlemode cable, extend to 6,500 feet (1,981 meters).
    • Using 50-micron multimode cable, extend to 1,650 feet (503 meters).
    • Using 62.5-micron (OM1) multimode cable, extend to 984 feet (300 meters).
  • Supports HDTV resolutions to 1080p, and up to 1920x1200 (WUXGA).
  • Two modes of USB operation – select mode using the switch on the transmitter's front panel.
    • Local mode – computer sees USB devices connected to the transmitter.
    • Remote mode – computer sees USB devices connected to the receiver.
  • Cables can be installed in conduit prior to extender installation.
  • Extend USB devices such as keyboards, mice, printers, game controllers, flash drives, touch screen monitors, whiteboards, etc.
  • Compliant with USB 2.0 (low/full/high speed) standards.
  • Low RFI/EMI for sensitive applications.
  • Optical link is not susceptible to eavesdropping or electromagnetic interference
  • Includes rack mounting kit.
Local Unit
  • Host Connection
    • Supports USB 2.0 computers (PC, SUN and MAC) with single link digital DVI video.
    • Multiplatform support: Windows 7/8/10, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, Solaris, Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS 10/11.
    • One female DVI-I, one female USB 2.0 Type B, one 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, and one female DB9 connectors.
  • Local Access
    • Supports HDTV resolutions to 1080p, and up to 1920x1200 (WUXGA).
    • One female DVI-I and two female USB 2.0 Type A connectors.
Remote Unit
  • One female DVI-I, four female USB 2.0 Type A, one 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, and one male DB9 connectors.
  • Supports HDTV resolutions to 1080p, and up to 1920x1200 (WUXGA).
  • Video signal: single link digital DVI.
  • Provides support for hi-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps) or low-speed (1.5 Mbps) USB 2.0 devices.
    • Compatible with USB 2.0 touch screen monitors, including HP Compaq L2105tm.
  • Audio signal: analog stereo audio.
    • Audio sampling rate: 48 KHz
    • Input impedance: >25Kohm
    • Output impedance: 100ohm
    • Frequency response: 40 Hz to 15 KHz ±1dB
    • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): >79 dBA
    • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N): <0.05%
    • Stereo crosstalk: -67dB @ 1 KHz
  • Supports RS232 up to 250Kbps
  • Compliant with DDWG DVI standard.
  • Supports the DDC2B protocol.
Max Distance
  • 6,500 feet (1,981 meters) over 9µm singlemode LC fiber optic cable.
  • 1,650 feet (503 meters) over 50µm multimode LC fiber optic cable.
  • 984 feet (300 meters) over 62.5µm OM1 multimode LC fiber optic cable.
Power
  • Local and remote unit: 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter (US AC adapter included).
  • Power consumption: 40W (each - transmitter and receiver).
MTBF
  • Transmitter: 3,888,929 hrs
  • Receiver: 4,964,280 hrs
Cables
  • Use two FIBER-D-LCLC-50-xxM duplex 50-micron OM2 multimode LC fiber optic cables to extend the receiver from the transmitter up to 1,650 feet (503 meters).
  • Use two duplex singlemode LC 9-micron fiber optic cables to extend the receiver from the transmitter up to 6,500 feet (1,981 meters).
  • Use two duplex multimode LC 62.5-micron OM1 fiber optic cables to extend the receiver from the transmitter up to 984 feet (300 meters).
  • Use SA-xx-MM male to male 3.5mm stereo audio cables to connect speakers.
  • Includes 6 ft (1.8 m) male to male DVI-I cable to connect a DVI source or display.
  • Includes 6 ft (1.8 m) male USB Type A to male USB Type B cable to connect source.
  • Includes 6 ft (1.8 m) male to male RS232 cable to connect a controller.
Environmental
  • Operating temperature: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
  • Storage temperature: -14 to 185°F (-10 to 85°C)
  • Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 5 to 85% non-condensing RH.
Dimensions WxDxH (in):
  • 12.6x5.1x1.75
Regulatory Approvals
  • CE, FCC, RoHS.
  • TAA compliant
Warranty
  • Two years
Compatible NTI Products
  • Combine NTI's extenders, switches, splitters and cables for complex applications.
    • DVI-D to HDMI-A Male-to-Male Cable (DVI-HD-xM-MM)
      • Does not pass audio.

Application Drawings

  • Transparent USB 2.0 Extender with DVI Video, Audio and RS232 via Fiber
    Application Drawing - Transparent USB Extender with DVI Video, Audio and RS232 via Fiber
    How to Extend four USB 2.0 devices, RS232, speakers and a digital DVI display up to 6,500 feet (2,000 meters)

Transparent USB 2.0 Extender with DVI Video, Audio and RS232 via Fiber

NTI Part # Price Quote Buy
ST-FOUSB2DARS-LC $3,415.00

DVI-I Male to Male Single Link Extension Cable

NTI Part # Length Price Quote Buy
DVI-IS-6-MM 6 feet $10.35
DVI-IS-10-MM 10 feet $13.70
DVI-IS-15-MM 15 feet $16.60

DVI-D Male to HDMI-A Male Single Link Cable

NTI Part # Length Price Quote Buy
DVI-HD-1M-MM 1 meter $4.30
DVI-HD-2M-MM 2 meter $8.00
DVI-HD-3M-MM 3 meter $10.00
DVI-HD-5M-MM 5 meters $11.00

USB 2.0 A-B Cables

NTI Part # Length Price Quote Buy
USB2-AB-0-5M-5T 0.5 meters (1.64 ft) $1.50
USB2-AB-3-5T 3 feet $2.25
USB2-AB-6-5T 6 feet $3.00
USB2-AB-10-5T 10 feet $3.75
USB2-AB-5M-5T 5 meters (16.4 ft) $4.75

Stereo Audio Cables – Male to Male

NTI Part # Length Price Quote Buy
SA-3-MM 3 ft $0.85
SA-6-MM 6 ft $1.10
SA-10-MM 10 ft $1.25
SA-15-MM 15 ft $2.25
SA-25-MM 25 ft $2.50
SA-35-MM 35 ft $4.70
SA-50-MM 50 ft $5.00
SA-100-MM 100 ft $12.00

Fiber Optic Cables Duplex Multimode LC 50-micron

NTI Part # Length (m) Price Quote Buy
FIBER-D-LCLC-50-20M 20 $32.00
FIBER-D-LCLC-50-30M 30 $43.00
FIBER-D-LCLC-50-40M 40 $53.00
FIBER-D-LCLC-50-50M 50 $64.00
FIBER-D-LCLC-50-100M 100 $142.00
FIBER-D-LCLC-50-500M 500 $562.00
NOTE: Each extender set requires TWO duplex LC fiber optic cables.