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VGA 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.

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



Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.

VGA Extender for use with Digital Signage  RoHS Compliant VGA Extender

Features & Applications

The XTENDEX® VGA Extender transmits VGA video up to 300 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 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 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)92,988ST-C5V-300 (remote)89,275
ST-C5VA-300 (local)89,874ST-C5VA-300 (remote)86,360

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

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-C5V-300
Distances and Resolutions for
CAT5/CAT5e and CAT6 cables
Cable Distance
(feet)		 Maximum Resolution
CAT5/
CAT5e
(UTP)		 300 1280x1024 at 60Hz
150 1600x1200 at 60Hz
100 1920x1440 at 60Hz
CAT5/
CAT5e
(STP),
CAT6
(UTP)		 300 1024x768 at 60Hz
150 1280x1024 at 60Hz
100 1600x1200 at 60Hz

VGA Extenders

Supported
Features		 NTI Part # Price
$		 # to
Buy		 Download a
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


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.