VGA Extender via One LC Singlemode/Multimode Fiber Optic Cable

Extend a VGA display, stereo audio speakers and RS232 up to 6.2 miles (10 km)

Also known as: VGA optical extension, VGA extender, VGA to singlemode fiber, optical extender, graphic extension modules, fiber optic analog video extender, VGA over fiber balun

VGA Extender via One LC Singlemode Fiber Optic Cable
XTENDEX ST-FOVARS-LCV2 (Local and Remote Unit)

Additional Images

  • ST-FOVARS-LCV2 – Transmitter
  • ST-FOVARS-LCV2 – Receiver

Product Highlights

  • Supports local and remote VGA monitors.
  • Extend to 6.2 miles using singlemode cable.
  • Extend to 1,640 feet using multimode cable.

Also Available:

VGA USB KVM Extender via
One LC Singlemode/
Multimode Fiber Optic Cable


The XTENDEX® VGA Extender via Fiber Optic Cable locates a VGA display, stereo audio speakers and RS232 up to 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) away from a computer using a single LC singlemode fiber optic strand and 1,640 feet (500 meters) using multimode fiber optic cable. Each extender consists of a transmitter that connects to a computer and also supplies video to a local monitor, and a receiver that connects to a monitor.

The XTENDEX® VGA Extender via Fiber Optic Cable locates a VGA display, stereo audio speakers and RS232 up to 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) away from a computer using a single LC singlemode fiber optic strand and 1,640 feet (500 meters) using multimode fiber optic cable. Each extender consists of a transmitter that connects to a computer and also supplies video to a local monitor, and a receiver that connects to a monitor.

  • Signal transmission via single-strand LC fiber optic cable - no RF interference.
    • Using singlemode 9-micron cable, extend to 6.2 miles (10 kilometers).
    • Using multimode 50-micron or 62.5-micron cable, extend to 1,640 feet (500 meters).
  • Supports local and remote VGA monitors.
  • Supports computer resolutions to 1920x1080.
  • Supports stereo audio speakers.
    • Can be used as an audio-only extender.
  • Plug and play functionality – no software needed.
  • Low RFI/EMI for sensitive applications.
  • Built-in default EDID table.
  • Supports the DDC2B protocol.
  • Cables can be installed in conduit prior to extender installation.
Local Unit
  • Supports a PC, SUN, or MAC with VGA video.
  • Multiplatform support: Windows 7/8/10/11, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022, Solaris, Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS 10/11/12.
  • Supports resolutions to 1920x1080 at 60 Hz
  • One female 15-pin HD connector for computer connection
  • One female 15-pin HD connector for local VGA monitor.
  • One female 3.5mm stereo audio jack.
  • One female DB9 connector for RS232.
    • Unidirectional RS232 from the transmitter to the receiver.
      • Contact an NTI product consultant for bidirectional RS232.
  • One simplex LC fiber optic port for sending video/audio signals and DDC signal.
Remote Unit
  • Supports resolutions to 1920x1080 at 60 Hz
    • Built-in default EDID table – refer to the manual for all supported resolutions.
  • One female 15-pin HD connector.
  • One female 3.5mm stereo audio jack.
  • One female DB9 connector for RS232.
    • Self-adaptive baud rate up to 115200.
    • Unidirectional RS232 from the transmitter to the receiver.
      • Contact an NTI product consultant for bidirectional RS232.
  • One simplex LC fiber optic port for sending video/audio signals and DDC signal.
Power
  • Local and remote unit:
    • Input: 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60Hz via AC adapter.
    • Output: 12VDC, 1A
  • Power consumption:
    • Local unit: 3.6W
    • Remote unit: 3.0W
Environmental
  • Operating temperature: 23 to 158°F (-5 to 70°C).
  • Operating and storage relative humidity: 5 to 90% non-condensing RH.
Dimensions
  • WxDxH (in): 5.24x4.17x1.05 (133x106x27 mm)
Warranty
  • Two years
Max Distance
  • 6.2 miles (10 km) over 9µm singlemode LC fiber optic cable.
  • 1,640 feet (500 meters) over 50µm or 62.5µm multimode LC fiber optic cable.
Cables
  • Use a simplex LC singlemode 9-micron fiber optic cable to extend the receiver from the transmitter up to 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • Use a simplex multimode LC 50-micron or 62.5-micron fiber optic cable to extend the receiver from the transmitter up to 1,640 feet (500 meters).
  • Cables not included.
Package Includes
  • One transmitter unit
  • One receiver unit
  • Two SFP modules for fiber connection
  • Two power supplies

Application Drawings

  • VGA Extender via One LC Singlemode/Multimode Fiber Optic Cable
    VGA Extender via One LC Singlemode/Multimode Fiber Optic Cable

VGA Extender via One LC Singlemode/Multimode Fiber Optic Cable

NTI Part # Description Price Quote Buy
ST-FOVARS-LCV2 VGA Extender via One LC Singlemode/Multimode Fiber Optic Cable $1,045.00

VGA Monitor Cable without Ferrites, Male to Female

NTI Part # Length Color Price Quote Buy
VEXT-6 6 feet Black $7.25
VEXT-100-GRAY 100 feet Gray $71.00

VGA Monitor Cable with Ferrites, Male to Female

NTI Part # Length Color Price Quote Buy
VEXT-F-3 3 feet Black $7.85
VEXT-F-6 6 feet Black $7.25
VEXT-F-10 10 feet Black $11.15
VEXT-F-15 15 feet Black $11.85
VEXT-F-25 25 feet Black $19.65
VEXT-F-50 50 feet Black $18.60
VEXT-F-75 75 feet Black $48.00
VEXT-F-100 100 feet Black $68.00

VGA Monitor Cable without Ferrites, Male to Male

NTI Part # Length Color Price Quote Buy
VEXT-1-5-MM 1.5 feet Black $4.80
VEXT-3-MM 3 feet Black $5.60
VEXT-6-MM 6 feet Black $7.80
VEXT-10-MM 10 feet Black $11.70
VEXT-15-MM 15 feet Black $12.45
VEXT-25-MM 25 feet Black $21.15
VEXT-50-MM 50 feet Black $28.05

VGA Monitor Cable with Ferrites, Male to Male

NTI Part # Length Color Price Quote Buy
VEXT-F-1-5-MM 1.5 feet Black $4.80
VEXT-F-6-MM 6 feet Black $7.75
VEXT-F-10-MM 10 feet Black $8.65
VEXT-F-15-MM 15 feet Black $13.80
VEXT-F-25-MM 25 feet Black $16.50
VEXT-F-35-MM 35 feet Black $21.30
VEXT-F-50-MM 50 feet Black $35.50
VEXT-F-75-MM 75 feet Black $48.00
VEXT-F-100-MM 100 feet Black $68.00

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