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Use a single CAT5 to broadcast
high resolution UXGA and RS232
1000ft away
VDX
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Technical Specifications
VDX SPECIFICATIONS
Video
Bandwidth 400 MHz
Analog Signal Level 1 Volt
Impedance 75 ohms
Connector High Density HD15
Format
VGA/SVGA/XGA/UXGA/
RGBH/RGBsB
Sync
TTL horizontal SyncRange:
15 to 130 KHz Vertical Sync
Range 30 to 120 Hz
RS232
Connection
Bi-directional Transmit Receive
Only, RXD, TXD
System Cable
Type CAT5 UTP EIA 568A
Connector RJ45
Power
Requirements 5V DC @1A
Connector 5x2.1mm DC jack
Weight
.5 lb (0.3 Kg)
ORDER INFORMATION
Model Description
VDX
Extends Video and RS232 up to
1000ft using cat5
Introduction
The VDX allows the extension of High Definition
Video and RS232 control signals via a single
Category 5 twisted pair cable up to 1000ft using a
unique method of transparent data transfer.
Features
Uses easy to install, inexpensive CAT5/5e/6/7/8.•
Output reaches up to 1,000 feet (300 m).•
Supports high resolution clear video up to •
1900x1200
HDTV compatible (720p, 1080i,1080p)•
300 MHz Bandwidth.•
Sends high-resolution XVGA and RS232 signals.•
Compatible with VGA, XGA, Sun, MAC and SGI•
Sync Format / Polarity Preservation.•
Bidirectional serial RS-232 (Tx/Rx) control.•
High ground loop immunity.•
Built-in lightning, power surge and transient •
protection.
Designated trimmer in the remote unit to •
compensate for cable length.
Compact metal case enclosure.•
Remote units come with buffered outputs.•
What’s in the box?
Installation Diagram
Connecting The Transmitter
Connect the output of the computer video card 1.
to the video input of the transmitter using the
included male to male video cable.
Connect the CAT5 cable that will connect to the 2.
receiver unit.
Connect a cable from the serial output to the RS232 3.
input on the transmitter unit.
Connect the power supply.4.
Connecting The Receiver
Connect CAT5 cable (coming from the transmitter) 1.
to the back of the receiver.
Connect the RS232 connector to the display device.2.
Connect the display monitor to the VGA out con-3.
nector on the front of the receiver.
Connect the power supply.4.
Observe LED lighting up indicating power present.5.
VDX Package Contents
Qty Description Part Number
1
VCA UXGA/Audio Transmitter
VDX-TX
1
VCA UXGA/AudioReceiver
VDX-RX
2 5VDC 1A Power Supply PS-5D1A-US
Preparing & Connecting System CAT5 Cable
Following is the wiring standard for terminating CAT 5
cable using RJ-45 connector:
Pair 1 Pins 1 & 2
Pair 2 Pins 3 & 6
Pair 3 Pins 4 & 5
Pair 4 Pins 7 & 8
Connectors: RJ-45
Capacitance: 14 pf/ft (46.2 pf/m)
Conductor Gauge: 24 AWG
Impedance: 100 +/- 15 ohms
4 - Pair
VCAT VR
Transmitter
VCAT VR
Receiver
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