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VGA Extender via CAT5: Extend to 91 meters

Extend a VGA monitor up to 91 meters away from a computer.

Also known as: VGA extender, cat5 monitor extender, remote monitor, video balun, extend video.
RoHS Compliant VGA Extender

Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.

VGA Extender for use with Digital Signage

Additional Product Information
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View CAD Drawings CAD Drawings:
ST-C5V-300 ST-C5VA-300
Available options:
· Audio


Extend a VGA monitor up to 91 meters away from a computer.
XTENDEX® ST-C5VA-300 (Remote & Local Unit)

Features & Applications

The XTENDEX® VGA Extender transmits VGA video up to 91 meters 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.
  • 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): 88.9x78.7x30.5
  • Weight: 0.54 kg
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 91 meters 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.

ST-C5V-300
Distances and Resolutions for
CAT5/CAT5e and CAT6 cables
Cable Distance
(meters)		 Maximum Resolution
CAT5/
CAT5e
(UTP)		 91 1280x1024 at 60Hz
45 1600x1200 at 60Hz
30 1920x1440 at 60Hz
CAT5/
CAT5e
(STP),
CAT6
(UTP)		 91 1024x768 at 60Hz
45 1280x1024 at 60Hz
30 1600x1200 at 60Hz

VGA Extenders

Supported
Features		 NTI Part # Download a
PDF Manual
VGA ST-C5V-300 PDF Manual
VGA + audio ST-C5VA-300
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.