NTI ST-FOUSBVARS-LC VGA and USB Extender via Fiber Optic Cable

The ST-FOUSBVARS-LC is a VGA and USB extender that allows you to extend your computer’s VGA display, USB keyboard, and mouse up to 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) away using a single strand of fiber optic cable.

Product Features

• Supports one local and two remote VGA monitors
• Supports computer resolutions up to 1920×1080
• Two USB ports for keyboard and mouse
• Two 3.5mm stereo audio jacks for audio in/out
• 3-pin screw terminal for RS232
• One simplex LC fiber optic port for sending/receiving video/audio, USB, and RS232 signals
• Supports full-duplex RS232 up to 57600 baud

Product Materials

Materials supplied with this kit:

• NTI XTENDEX Local and Remote Unit
• 2- 110-240VAC, 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/2A AC Adapter
• URL Slip with path to this manual

Materials not supplied but required:

• Fiber optic cable
• USB cable from PC
• Audio cable from PC
• RS232 cable from PC

Product Technical Specifications

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 3.5mm 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
• Supports resolutions up to 1920×1080

Power:

• Input: 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60Hz via AC adapter
• Output: 5VDC, 2A
• Power consumption: 5.2W max. total (2.6W each)

Dimensions:

• WxDxH (in): 6.59×5.44×1.11(167x138x28 mm)

Max Distance:

• Up to 6.2 miles (10 kilometers)

Product Usage Instructions

1. Connect the VGA cable from your computer’s VGA output to the VGA IN connector on the local unit.
2. Connect the VGA cable from the VGA OUT connector on the local unit to a VGA monitor.
3. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB Type B Female connector on the local unit.
4. Connect the included AC adapter to the DC 5V connector on the local unit and plug it into a power outlet.
5. Connect the fiber optic cable to the fiber transceiver connector on the local unit and run it to the remote unit.
6. Connect the VGA cable from the remote VGA OUT connector to a VGA monitor.
7. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB Type A Female connectors on the remote unit.
8. Connect the audio cable from the PC to the audio in/out connectors on the local and remote units.
9. Connect the RS232 cable from the PC to the RS232 screw terminal on the local and remote units.
10. Connect the included AC adapter to the DC 5V connector on the remote unit and plug it into a power outlet.

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 1,640 feet (500 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 1,640 feet (500 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.
• Low RFI/EMI for sensitive applications.
• 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-5VDC/2A 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 1,640 feet (500 meters).

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

ST_FOUSBARS-LC (Local Unit)

| LABEL| CONNECTOR/LED| DESCRIPTION

---|---|---|---
1| P,F,V,D| Indicator LEDs| See chart on next page
2| VGA IN| 15HD Female| For connection of video source
3| VGA OUT| 15HD Female| For connection of display device
4| IN| 3.5mm Jack| For connection of microphone
5| OUT| 3.5mm Jack| For connection of self-powered speakers
6| R T G| Terminal Block| For connection of RS232 cable to extended device
7| USB| USB Type B Female| For connection of extended USB devices
8| DC 5V| DC Power Jack| For connection of power supply
9| None| Fiber Transceiver| For connection of fiber optic cable between Local and Remote unit
10| PC| USB Type A Female| For connection of USB cable from PC
11| IN| 3.5mm Jack| For connection of audio cable from PC
12| R T G| Terminal Block| For connection of RS232 cable from PC

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Local Unit

• Supports a PC, SUN, or MAC with VGA video.
• Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10, Windows Server 2000/2003/2008/2012/2016/2019, Solaris, Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS 9/10.
• Supports resolutions to 1920×1080.
• One female 15-pin HD connector for computer connection.
• One female 15-pin HD connector for local VGA monitor.
• Once 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: 5VDC, 2A
  • Power consumption: 5.2W max. total (2.6W each)

Environmental

• Operating temperature: 23 to 95°F (-5 to 35°C).
• Operating and storage relative humidity: 5 to 90% non-condensing RH.

Dimensions

• WxDxH (in): 6.59×5.44×1.11(167x138x28 mm)

Max Distance

• 12.4 miles (20 km) over 9μm single-mode LC fiber optic cable.
• 1,640 feet (500 meters) over 50μm or 62.5μm multimode LC fiber optic cable.

Resolutions supported

• 1920×1080@60Hz
• 1680×1050@60Hz
• 1600×1200@60Hz
• 1600×1024@60Hz
• 1600×900@60Hz
• 1366×768@60Hz
• 1360×768@60Hz
• 1360×765@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.

TRADEMARK

XTENDEX and the NTI logo are registered trademarks of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. All other brand names and trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2020-2022 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.

CHANGES

The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

Contact

• 1275 Danner Dr Aurora, OH 44202
• Tel: 330-562-7070
• Fax: 330-562-1999
• www.networktechinc.com

References

• NTI Network Technologies Inc Environment Monitoring HDMI Extender

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