AV extender for digital signage

EXT Series AV (Audio / Video) Extender Series

AV extender

The EXT series of audio-visual extenders distribute high resolution video and CD quality audio over distances up to 300 metres using standard CAT5, 5e, 6 and 7 cable. 

 

With between 1 and 8 ports per transmitter and a cascade feature, EXT products offer a solution for anything from a single screen requirement to multi-screen applications deployed over a large site, and ideal for information displays or video distribution.

 

The EXT series can control displays via an integrated RS-232 option while avoiding the high costs associated with fibre-optic cabling or providing local CPUs adjacent to screens.

 

The innovative design allows for flexible audiovisual distribution, management, control and interaction with the display devices which can be expanded to grow in line with project developments.

 

Where multiple transmitters are required, industry standard 3U racking solutions are also available.

 

 

AV Extender Features

 

AV extender configurationVideo performance

Market leading resolutions of 1600 x 1200 pixels over 200 metres and 1280 x 1024 pixels over 300 metres.

 

Display management via RS232 (certain models only)

Included with EXT transmitters, easy-to-use software provides control over display via the integrated RS232 ports. This enables bi-directional and automated communication with individual screens, groups of screens or all screens at the same time.

 

Video compensation and brightness control

The EXT units can apply a high level of signal compensation and brightness correction that ensures the image is crisp, clear and bright over long distances.

 

Audio

Digital audio transmission delivers high fidelity, CD-quality sound; click-less audio for speakers and microphones.

 

Integrated DeSkew

The EXT has integrated skew correction with a 300MHz bandwidth and allows the receiver to be located further from the transmitter or cope with higher video resolutions.

 

General AV extender features

The extenders operate from a standard VGA input. Zero latency means that all screens are fully synchronised.

 

AV Extender Part Numbers

 

EXT100 Models

 

Part Number Description RS-232 Control Integrated DeSkew Case Size
EXT100T Single port transmitter with cascade function No No A
EXT104T Four port transmitter with cascade function No No A
EXT100R Receiver with two outputs

 

No No A
EXT101R Receiver with two outputs and cascade option No Yes A

 

 

EXT200 Models

 

Part Number Description RS-232 Control Integrated DeSkew Case Size
EXT200T Single port transmitter with cascade function Yes No A
EXT204T Four port transmitter with cascade function Yes No B
EXT208T Eight port transmitter with cascade function Yes No B
EXT200R Receiver with two outputs

 

Yes No A
EXT201R Receiver with two outputs and cascade option Yes Yes A

 

 

 

 

AV Extender Specifications

 

Connections

Audio in/out: 3.5 mm audio jack
Video in/out: HDD15
CATx connector: one RJ45 per output on transmitters; single input connector on receivers
RS-232 in/out (certain models): Transmitters have a single DB9F and receivers have a single DB9M
Power: 2.5 mm DC jack

 

Indicators

Units are fitted with two indicators; red indicates the module is powered and green indicates the presence of a video input

 

Power supply

100-240VAC universal power adapter with IEC input connector; country specific, changeable power cord supplied

 

Mechanical / dimensions

All devices are in steel housings Case A: 98 x 95 x 25 mm Case B: 185 x 95 x 51 mm

 

Environmental

Temperature: Operating 0°C to +40°C
Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing
Approvals: FCC & CE

 

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