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SAPPHIRE® PowerScale™ EX100
HDMI over CATx Extender
User Manual
Version 1.4
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Legal Statement
This manual is subject to change without notice. While every care has been taken in the
production of this manual, SAPPHIRE Technology cannot be held liable for any errors or
omissions contained herein.
Copyright SAPPHIRE Technology Limited, All rights reserved. In accordance with the
provisions of copyright law you may not reproduce, extract, or translate any content of
this manual without our written consent.
Trademarks
All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio and television communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note1: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception
Note2: The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
Note3: To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables
CE: Radiation of EN 55022 & Immunity of EN 55024
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement
To protect the global environment, this product must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery
and recycling.
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collect such waste separately for
special treatment at recognized recycling centres.
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Contents
1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Product Description ................................................................................................... 4
1.2 What’s in the Box? ...................................................................................................... 4
2 Connectors ............................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Connector Description .............................................................................................. 5
2.2 Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Product Specifications............................................................................................... 7
2.4 RS-232 Mode ............................................................................................................... 8
3 IR Extenders ........................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 IR Extender Description .............................................................................................. 9
3.2 Replacement Parts .................................................................................................. 10
4 Cables .................................................................................................................................. 10
4.1 CATx Cables and Pinouts ........................................................................................ 10
4.2 CATx Performance Guide ....................................................................................... 11
5 Support / Warranty Statement ......................................................................................... 11
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1 Overview
1.1 Product Description
The SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EX100 is an easy-to-deploy HDMI over CATx extender with
HDCP, Power over Ethernet (PoE), RS232 and IR pass-through. The product is ideally
suited for digital signage systems integrators seeking a compact, hassle-free, wallmountable extension solution for sending uncompressed HDMI A/V source signals to
remote displays over a single CATx cable with display control over RS232 and IR.
This extender kit supports high-res video at distances of up to 330ft (100m) from the
source at full HD 1080p 48-bit colour. Complete with support for full 3D, 7.1ch digital
audio (DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD audio), HDMI Deep Color, auto-EDID and HDCP 1.1
compliance, the SAPPHIRE PowerScale EX100 is a robust solution for assuring A/V signal
quality between source and display.
1.2 What’s in the Box?
Transmitter unit
Receiver unit
Power supply
IR blaster
IR receiver
Mounting hardware
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Back
Transmitter
Receiver
Front
RS-232
mode
IR
blaster
CATx signal
output
IR
receiver
RS-232
mode
IR
blaster
CATx signal
input
IR
receiver
Power
connector
Power
LED
HDMI
input
RS-232
connector
Power
LED
HDMI
output
RS-232
connector
2 Connectors
2.1 Connector Description
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HDMI cable
CATx cable
RS-232 cable
IR blaster
IR receiver
Power cable
HDMI Display
HDMI Source
Transmitter (Back)
Transmitter
(Front)
Receiver (Back)
Receiver
(Front)
Power Adapter
Control System
2.2 Wiring Diagram
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Transmitter (TX)
Receiver (RX)
HDMI Compliance
HDMI Deep Color and full 3D
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 1.1
Video Bandwidth
Single Link 340MHz (10.2Gbps)
Video Support
480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 up to 48-bit colour
Distance
1080p60 330ft (100m) over CAT5e
1
Audio Support
Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
Equalization
Auto
IR Pass Through
Yes
RS-232 Support
Yes, full duplex up to 115,200bps
Input
1 x HDMI, 1 x 3.5mm (IR receiver)
1 x RJ-45, 1 x 3.5mm (IR receiver)
Output
1 x RJ-45, 1 x 3.5mm (IR blaster)
1 x HDMI, 1 x 3.5mm (IR blaster)
In / Out
1 x DB9 female
1 x DB9 female
HDMI Connector
Type A (19-pin female)
RJ-45 Connector
WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
EDID Mode Selection
Auto
Dimensions (L x W x H)
3.50" x 2.54" x 1.18" (88.8 x 64.5 x 30.0mm)
Weight
17oz / 500g
Power Supply
24V DC
N/A
Power Consumption
3W (max)
8W (max)
Operating Temperature
32 – 104°F (0 – 40°C)
Storage Temperature
-4 – 140°F (-20 – 60°C)
Relative Humidity
20 – 90% (non-condensing)
Case
Aluminum, wall-mountable with screws
2.3 Product Specifications
1
Distance is subject to grade of cable, source device and display. SAPPHIRE recommends solid cables, not
stranded, tested for 350Mhz or higher and that meet or exceed EIA/TIA 568 B.2-1 classification. Patch
cables and inline couplers will greatly reduce distance and performance of the product and should be
avoided.
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0-4: DCE Normal
1-5: DTE Normal
2-6: Reserved
3-7: DTE
2.4 RS-232 Mode
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IR blaster
IR receiver
3 IR Extenders
3.1 IR Extender Description
The EX100 includes an IR blaster and an IR receiver used to extend the reach of infrared
(IR) controls such as a standard remote control for a TV, DVD player or Blu-ray player.
The blaster and receiver units are functionally and visually different. To recognize the
devices please refer to the images below.
IR blaster:
The IR blaster unit is used to extract the commands from the CATx bus and recreate the
exact infrared signal as originally captured.
IR receiver:
The IR receiver unit is used to capture the signal from a remote control. The EX100 will
extend the data captured from the IR receiver via the CATx cable and transmit the
data to the other unit.
IMPORTANT: Connecting the blaster or receiver units to the incorrect ports may damage
the units. Please ensure to properly identify the blaster and receiver units and take care
to properly identify their respective ports on the EX100 transmitter or receiver units.
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IR blaster
IR receiver
Pin
Pair
Colour code
Pins on plug
1
2
White/orange stripe:
2
2
Orange solid:
3
3
White/green stripe:
4
1
Blue solid:
5
1
White/blue stripe:
6
3
Green solid:
7
4
White/brown stripe:
8
4
Brown solid:
1. IR Signal
2. Grounding
1. IR Signal
2. Grounding
3. Power
1 2
1 2 3
3.2 Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are generally available on the market. Replacement IR units can be
a maximum of 2 meters (6 feet) long and must have a specific configuration (see table
below). Note that the IR receiver supports a frequency of 20 – 60kHz.
4 Cables
4.1 CATx Cables and Pinouts
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Cable specifications
Type of cable
Wiring
Shielding
CAT5
CAT5e
CAT6
Solid
Unshielded (UTP)
Shielded (STP)
Stranded
Unshielded (UTP)
Shielded (STP)
Termination
Always use EIA/TIA-568-B termination
4.2 CATx Performance Guide
The table above provides general guidelines to help the integrator select the type of
cable for a project. SAPPHIRE recommends solid cables, not stranded, tested for
350Mhz or higher and that meet or exceed EIA/TIA 568 B.2-1 classification.
5 Support / Warranty Statement
Your product is covered by a 2-year limited hardware warranty. In the unlikely event of
a failure please return the product to its point of sale. If the outlet is no longer in business
please send us an email at proav@sapphiretech.com.
For support information and FAQ’s, please visit our website at
www.sapphiretech.com/proav. If you need additional support, please send us an email
at proav@sapphiretech.com with the subject “Support Request”. Please remember to
include model number and serial number information in all communication.
SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE
OF THE UNIT, LOSS OF TIME, INTERRUPTED OPERATION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES,
WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGY, ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTNERS,
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, REPRESENTATIVES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY,
"SAPPHIRE") BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES
(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF DATA, USE OR PROFITS), HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER FOR
BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT SAPPHIRE HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. YOU AGREE THAT SAPPHIRE'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY ARISING
FROM ANY PRODUCT SOLD BY SAPPHIRE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF SUCH PRODUCT. SOME
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