NTI XTENDEX Series ST-FOUSBVARS-LC12V Fiber Optic Cable Installation Guide
- October 30, 2023
- NTI
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NTI XTENDEX Series ST-FOUSBVARS-LC12V Fiber Optic Cable
TRADEMARK
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Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.
CHANGES
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without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes in
the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
INTRODUCTION
The XTENDEX® VGA USB KVM Extender via Fiber Optic Cable provides remote KVM (USB keyboard, USB mouse and VGA monitors) access to a USB computer up to 12.4 miles (20 kilometers) away from a computer using a single LC single-mode fiber optic cable and 1,968 feet (600 meters) using multimode fiber optic cable. Each extender consists of a transmitter that connects to a computer and also supplies video to a local monitor, and a receiver that connects to two VGA monitors, USB keyboard, USB mouse, 3.5mm stereo audio speakers and microphone, and RS232.
Features:
- Signal transmission via single-strand LC fiber optic cable – no RF interference.
- Using single-mode 9-micron cable, extend to 12.4 miles (20 kilometers).
- Using multimode 50-micron or 62.5-micron cable, extend to 1,968 feet (600 meters).
- Supports one local and two remote VGA monitors.
- Supports computer resolutions to 1920×1080.
- Two USB ports for keyboard and mouse
- Keyboard and mouse are hot-pluggable.
- Supports stereo audio speakers and microphone.
- Plug and play functionality – no software needed.
- Supports full-duplex RS232 up to 57600 baud.
- Built-in default EDID table.
- Supports the DDC2B protocol.
- Cables can be installed in conduit prior to extender installation.
- Integrated mounting brackets for easy surface/wall mounting.
MATERIALS
Materials supplied with this kit:
- NTI XTENDEX Local and Remote Unit
- 2- 110-240VAC, 50 or 60Hz-12VDC/1A AC Adapter
- URL Slip with path to this manual
Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED:
- VEXT-xx-MM VGA Male-to-Male Cable without Ferrites to connect to a VGA source or display up to 25 feet.
- VEXT-F-xx-MM VGA Male-to-Male Cable with Ferrites to connect to a VGA source or display.
- SA-xx-MM male to male 3.5mm stereo audio cables to connect self-powered speakers.
- USB2-AB-x-5T male USB Type A to male USB Type B cable to connect source.
The above cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling
(800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) in the US and Canada or (330) 562-7070
(worldwide). Use a simplex LC single-mode 9-micron fiber optic cable to extend
the receiver from the transmitter up to 12.4 miles (20 km). Use a simplex
multimode LC 50-micron or 62.5-micron fiber optic cable to extend the receiver
from the transmitter up to 1,968 feet (600 meters).
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
| LABEL| CONNECTOR/LED| DESCRIPTION
---|---|---|---
1| DC12V| DC Power Jack| For connection of power supply
2| FIBER| Fiber Transceiver| For connection of fiber optic cable
between Local and Remote unit
3| VGA IN| 15HD Female| For connection of video source
4| LOOP| 15HD Female| For connection of a local display device
5| OUT| 3.5mm Jack| For connection of self-powered speakers
6| IN| 3.5mm Jack| For connection of microphone
7| 3/2/1| Terminal Block| For connection of RS232 cable from PC
8| USB| USB Type A Female| For connection of extended USB devices
9| IN| 3.5mm Jack| For connection of audio cable from PC
10| OUT| 3.5mm Jack| For connection of local self-powered speakers
11| PC| USB Type B Female| For connection of USB cable from PC
12| Fiber/Video/Data| Indicator LEDs| See chart on next page
13| VGA OUT| 15HD Female| For connection of a local display device
14| 3/2/1| Terminal Block| For connection of RS232 cable to
extended device
Indicator Light| Status| Meaning
---|---|---
POWER| On| Power is ON
Off| Power is OFF
VIDEO| On| Video signal is present
Off| No video signal
DATA| On| Data signal (RS232) active
Off| No Data (RS232) signal
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Local Unit
- Supports a PC, SUN, or MAC with VGA video.
- Multiplatform support: Windows 7/8/10/11, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022, Solaris, Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS 10/11. Supports resolutions to 1920×1080.
- One female 15-pin HD connector for computer connection.
- One female 15-pin HD connector for local VGA monitor.
- One female USB Type B connector.
- Two 3.5 mm stereo audio jacks (audio in/out).
- 3-pin screw terminal for RS232.
- One simplex LC fiber optic port for sending/receiving video/audio, USB, and RS232 signals.
Remote Unit
- Two female 15-pin HD connectors for VGA displays.
- Two female USB Type A connectors for connecting USB keyboard and mouse.
- No other types of USB devices are supported.
- Two 3.5 mm stereo audio jacks (audio in/out).
- 3-pin screw terminal for RS232.
- Supports full-duplex RS232 up to 57600 baud.
- One simplex LC fiber optic port for sending/receiving video/audio, USB, and RS232 signals.
- Supports resolutions to 1920×1080.
Power
- Local and remote unit:
- Input: 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60Hz via AC adapter.
- Output: 12VDC, 1A
- Power consumption: 9.12W max. total (3.6W Local and 5.52W Remote)
Environmental
- Operating temperature: -4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C)
- Operating and storage relative humidity: 5 to 90% non-condensing RH.
Dimensions
- WxDxH (in): 6.59×5.02×1.12(167x128x28 mm)
Max Distance
- 12.4 miles (20 km) over 9μm single-mode LC fiber optic cable.
- 1,968 feet (600 meters) over 50μm or 62.5μm multimode LC fiber optic cable.
Resolutions supported:
- 1920×1080@60Hz
- 1680×1050@60Hz
- 1600×1200@60Hz
- 1600×900@60Hz
- 1366×768@60Hz
- 1360×768@60Hz
- 1280×1024@60/75Hz
- 1280×960@60/75Hz
- 1280×800@60Hz
- 1280×768@60Hz
- 1280×720@60Hz
- 1152×864@60/75Hz
- 1024×768@60/75Hz
- 800×600@60/75Hz
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is two (2) years from the date of purchase. Please contact Network Technologies Inc at (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070 or visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com for information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns.
Aurora, OH 44202
1275 Danner Dr
Tel: 330-562-7070
Fax: 330-562-1999
www.networktechinc.com
References
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