VideoEase™
VGA 1x4 Distribution Hub
(500150, 500151)
Installation Guide
P/N: 94-000624-A SE-000605-A
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Table of Contents
1. Overview ........................................................................3
1.1. Description........................................................3
1.2. Features.............................................................4
2. Technical Specifications ...............................................5
3. Installation Procedure ..................................................6
3.1. Parts List ...........................................................6
3.2. Product Overview .............................................7
3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist .................................8
3.4. Installation Procedure .......................................9
4. Troubleshooting ..........................................................12
5. Product Warranty Policy ...........................................14
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1.
Overview
1.1. Description
The VGA 1x4 Distribution Hub allows one (1) VGA
(RGBHV) source to be distributed to up to four (4)
displays via Cat5E/6 cable for more cost-efficient
cabling. The hub works in conjunction with the Active
VGA Balun II Kit (500140) and Active VGA Balun II
Receivers (500142). At least one (1) 500140 is
required to support one (1) display. Up to three (3)
additional 500142 may be added to support up to three
(3) additional displays.
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1.2. Features
• Plug-and-Play: DDC1/DDC2 compliant
• Remote power pass-thru
• Up to 600 ft (180m) via Cat5E/6 @ 1920 x 1440
• Up to 600 ft (180m) via Cat5E/6 @ 1080p
• Modular RJ45 on input and output
• Ground loop isolation on every port
• Works with Active VGA Balun II (500140, 500142)
• Supports VGA and RGB/YPbPr
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2.
Technical Specifications
Environment
Devices
Transmission
Bandwidth
Impedance – Video
Connectors
DDC Control
Remote Power
Maximum Distance
– Remote Power
Max. Dist. between VGA
source and display
Hub may be placed anywhere
in between
RJ45 Pin Configuration
Reverse Polarity Sensitive
Use EIA/TIA 568 A or B,
straight-through wiring
Gain Adjustment
LED Indicators
Cable
Power Supplies
Temperature
Enclosure
Dimensions
Weight
Regulatory
Warranty
Order Information
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VGA. VESA VP&D 1.0, VIP ver 2.0 and DDC1.
PCs, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, plasma screens,
DLP projectors.
Transparent to the user.
Up to 280 MHz (1920 x 1440 resolution), 1080p
Coax: 75 ohms. UTP: 100 ohms
VGA Input (Cat5E/6): One (1) RJ45 shielded
VGA Output (Cat5E/6): Four (4) RJ45 shielded
Transmits DDC control signals on pins 4&5 for plug-and-play
operation.
Transmits remote DC power on pins 4&5
Tx Balun to Hub: 150 ft (46m)
Hub to Rx Balun: 150 ft (46m)
640 x 480 (VGA): 1000 ft (305m)
800 x 600 (SVGA): 1000 ft (305m)
1024 x 768 (XGA): 1000 ft (305m)
1280 x 1024 (SXGA): 850 ft (260m)
Red: Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T)
Green: Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T)
Blue: Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T)
DDC/Remote Power: Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T)
Gain control via DIP switches on receiver (factory default setting:
all OFF)
Power: One (1) green LED
Category 5E (or better) twisted pair cable.
110-240V/12VDC/3.35A. Detachable AC power cords
included. 12VDC power jacks.
Operating: 0º to 40º C. Storage:-10º to 70º C. Humidity: up to
95% non-condensing
Black. ABS fire retardant plastic
4.5” x 3.8” x 1.25” (11.4 cm x 9.7 cm x 3.2cm)
2 lbs., 0.9 kg
FCC/CE, RoHS
Two (2) years
1600 x 1200 (UXGA): 800 ft (245m)
1366 x 768 (WXGA): 850 ft (260m)
1680x1050 (WSXGA): 850 ft (260m)
1920x1200 (WUXGA): 600 ft (180m)
500150 VGA Hub, 4 Ports, 110V
500151 VGA Hub, 4 Ports, 220-240V
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