NTI KVM VGA Extender via CAT5: Extend to 1,000 Feet

Features & Applications

The XTENDEX® KVM Extender provides local and remote KVM (PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and VGA monitor) access to a PC or NTI KVM switch up to 1,000 feet using CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable. The extender consists of a local unit that connects to a computer and a desktop remote unit (connects to a keyboard, monitor and mouse or the inputs of an NTI switch).

• Industry-leading ultra high resolutions up to 2048x1536.
• Adjust video quality and color skew for crystal clear video with longer cables.
• Available options: two-way audio (support for speakers and microphone), RS232, two-way audio + RS232.
• DDC2B support for local or remote monitor (user selectable).
• Built-in surge protection.

Specifications

Local Unit

Host Connection

• Supports a PS/2 PC.
• Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD.
• One male 15-pin HD connector.
• Two male 6-pin miniDIN connectors.
• Two-way audio option: two 3.5mm stereo plugs (audio in/mic out).
• RS232 option: female 9-pin D connector.
• Two-way audio + RS232 option: two 3.5mm stereo plugs (audio in/mic out), female 9-pin D connector.

Local Access

• Crisp and clear 2048x1536 video resolution.
• One female 15-pin HD connector.
• Two female 6-pin miniDIN connectors.
  • NTI recommends using identical keyboards and mice at local and remote units.
• Two-way audio option: two 3.5mm stereo jacks (audio in/mic out).
• RS232 option: female RJ45 connector.
• Two-way audio + RS232 option: two 3.5mm stereo jacks (audio in/mic out), female RJ45 connector.

Remote Unit

Video Quality Adjustment

Environmental

Dimensions

Power

• Local and remote unit: 120 VAC at 60 Hz 9 VDC/1.0A via AC adapters or 230 VAC at 50 Hz 9 VDC/1.5A via AC adapters.
• Power Consumption: 10W (each - local and remote unit). 

Cable

• CAT5, CAT5e or CAT6 UTP straight through cable for TIA/EIA-568B wiring terminated with standard RJ45 connectors (not included).

Regulatory Approvals

Warranty

Two-way Audio

• Stereo Audio:
  • Stereo audio can be heard both locally and remotely.
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.16 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.
• Microphone:
  • Microphone can be used locally and remotely, user selectable.
  • Supports electret microphones.
  • Input impedance: 10k Ohms.
  • Maximum I/O levels: 1V, unbalanced

RS232

• Supports TXD, RXD, DTR, DSR, DCD, CTS and RTS.
• Baud rate up to 57.6K.
• Support for a touch screen monitor.

Distances and Resolutions for CAT5/CAT5e and CAT6 Cables Cable Distance (feet) Maximum Resolution CAT5/5e (UTP) 1000 1920x1200 at 60Hz 800 1920x1440 at 60Hz 600 2048x1536 at 60Hz CAT6 (UTP) 800 1920x1440 at 60Hz 600 2048x1536 at 60Hz CAT5/5E/6 (STP) 800 1920x1200 at 60Hz 600 1920x1440 at 60Hz 400 2048x1536 at 60Hz

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