ATLONA AT-AVA-EX70C-KIT 4K-UHD HDMI Extender Kit with Control and Remote Power Installation Guide

: June 3, 2024
: ATLONA

Table of Contents

Package Contents
Panel Descriptions
HDBaseT LED Descriptions
Power
IR
Installation
Mounting Instructions
Power Chaining
Cable Recommendation Guidelines
TEST
Updating Firmware
Warranty
English Declaration of Conformity
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

ATLONA AT-AVA-EX70C-KIT 4K-UHD HDMI Extender Kit with Control and Remote Power Installation Guide

The Atlona AT-AVA-EX70C-KIT is an Avance™ Series HDBaseT transmitter and receiver set that supports control pass-through and remote power capability. The kit transmits 4K/UHD 60Hz 4:2:0 video up to 130 feet (40 meters) or 1080P 60Hz video up to 230 feet (70 meters). In addition to video with embedded multi-channel audio, RS-232 and IR control signals, and remote power from the transmitter to the receiver are supported on the single CAT6A/7 cable. Integrated HDBaseT link status testing allows quick verification of cable, termination, and link quality. HDMI clock stretching and EDID filtering are included to ensure the integrity of video transmission as well as compatibility with the widest array of sources and display devices. Compact enclosures and included brackets allow the transmitter and receiver endpoints to be surface mounted in furniture or behind a display. The AT-AVA-EX70C-KIT delivers a cost-effective solution for extension of video, audio, control, and receiver power at resolutions up to 4K/UHD.

Package Contents

1 x AT-AVA-EX70C-TX
1 x AT-AVA-EX70C-RX
1 x 2-pin captive screw connector
2 x 3-pin captive screw connector
1 x 4-pin captive screw connector
1 x 5-pin captive screw connector
1 x IR emitter
4 x Mounting brackets
8 x Mounting screws
1 x 48V DC power supply
1 x IEC cable
1 x Installation Guide

IMPORTANT: Visit https://atlona.com/product/AT-AVA-EX70C-KIT for the latest firmware updates and Installation Guide.

Panel Descriptions

TEST
Quick and easy test for category cables. Use the button to start the test and the LED to determine pass or fail.
FW
Connect a micro-USB to USB-A type cable from this port to a computer, to update the firmware.
POWER and LINK LEDs
The power LED will illuminate green when receiving power. The link LED will glow yellow when signal is being sent/received between the transmitter and the receiver.
DC 48V
Connect the included power supply to this port.
RS-232
Bidirectional control port, used for pass through of commands to or from the receiver.
IR IN/OUT
Connect a 3rd party controller to the IR IN port or an IR emitter to the IR OUT port.
HDBaseT OUT
Connect an HDBaseT cable from this port to the HDBaseT IN port on the receiver.
HDMI IN
Connect an HDMI cable from a source to this port. e.g. HDR BluRay Player
FW
Not used at this time.
POWER and LINK LEDs
The power LED will illuminate green when receiving power. The link LED will glow yellow when signal is being sent/received between the transmitter and the receiver.
RS-232
Bidirectional control port, used for pass through of commands to or from the transmitter.
IR IN/OUT
Connect an IR receiver to the IR IN port or an IR emitter to the IR OUT port.
HDBaseT IN
Connect an HDBaseT cable from this port to the HDBaseT OUT port on the transmitter.
HDMI OUT
Connect an HDMI cable from this port to an HDMI display.

HDBaseT LED Descriptions

LED Descriptions

a Green LED
When a category cable is connected and receiving signal this LED will be illuminated. If no cable or signal is being received, the LED will be off.
b Yellow LED
This LED displays the status of the HDBaseT firmware. When the LED is blinking slowly, the firmware is good. If the LED is blinking rapidly or off, there is no firmware or the firmware has been corrupted.

Power

A 2-pin captive screw connector for the power supply has been included.

Power Cable

The power cable will be white (or grey striped for earlier versions) for the positive connection and black for the negative connection. These should be placed in the corresponding captive screw ports.

connection and black

RS-232
A 3-pin captive screw connector for RS-232 has been included.

connector

Pin out will be determined by the RS-232 cable and connect as RX (receive), TX (transmit) and (Ground).

IR

Two captive screw connectors for IR have been included. A 4-pin connector for the transmitter and a 3-pin connector for the receiver.

IR IN is connected by a ground and signal wire. Use with 3rd party control systems. For easy termination, Atlona recommends using the 2 meter IR cable AT-LCCS-IR-2M (purchasable through atlona.com).

IR OUT is connected by a ground and signal wire. Use the included IR emitter with this port.

IR IN is connected by a power, ground, and signal wire. Use a 12V IR receiver with it (e.g. AT-IR-CS-RX purchasable through atlona.com).
IR OUT is connected by a ground and signal wire. Use the included IR emitter with this port.

Installation

Connect a source to the HDMI IN port on the transmitter.
Connect a display to the HDMI OUT port on the receiver.
Connect an HDBaseT cable, from the HDBaseT OUT port on the transmitter, to the HDBaseT IN port on the receiver.
Optional Connect a 3rd party controller to the transmitter using either the 3 pin RS-232 or the 2-pin IR IN ports.
Optional Connect an IR receiver to the IR IN port of the receiver.
Optional Connect an IR emitter to the IR OUT port of the transmitter or receiver.
Connect the included 48V power supply into the transmitter.
Connect power supply to an AC outlet.

Mounting Instructions

The AT-AVA-EX70C-KIT includes two mounting brackets and four mounting screws each, which can be used to attach the units to any flat surface.

Position one of the mounting brackets, as shown below, aligning the holes on the side of the enclosure with one set of holes on the mounting bracket.
Use the enclosure screws to secure the mounting bracket to the enclosure.
Repeat the above steps to attach the second mounting bracket to the opposite side of the unit.
Mount the unit using the oval-shaped holes, on each mounting bracket. If using a drywall surface, a #6 drywall screw is recommended.

Mounting Instructions

NOTE: Mounting brackets can also be inverted to mount the unit under a table or other flat surface.

Mounting brackets

Power Chaining

Multiple kits can be powered by one power supply. The included power supply can support up to 3 kits. To power four kits use the optional power supply AT- PS-483125-C (purchase through atlona. com).

Requirements:

Up to 4 AVA, UHD, or HDR extenders
AT-RACK-1RU-ME
AT-PS-483125-C (if powering 4 extenders)
2 x Wago Splicing Connectors
Up to 4 18/2 AWG Stranded Wire
Zip Ties

Secure up to 4 extenders to the AT-RACK-1RU-ME (purchased separately).
Secure the power supply to the shelf using zip ties and the holes at the back of the shelf. If powering 3 extenders then use the included power supply, if powering 4 then use AT-PS483125-C (purchased separately).
Connect the wires from the power supply cable to the wago splicers (suggested splicers are model #: 222-415). Connect the white wire (power/+) to one splicer and the black wire (ground/-) to the second splicer
NOTE: Connect only one wire to each port of the splicer
. Use the 18/2 AWG stranded wires to connect each extender into the wago splicers, ensuring that the same wire color is connected to each wago splicer. The colors are generally black/red, so it is best to connect the black wire to the ground/- port and splicer with the black wire from the power supply and use the red to connect to the power/+ port and the splicer with the white wire from the power supply.

Power Chaining

Cable Recommendation Guidelines

Refer to the tables below for recommended cabling when using Altona products with HDBaseT. The green bars indicate the signal quality when using each type of cable. Higher-quality signals are represented by more bars.

Core	Shielding	CAT5e	CAT6 C	CAT6a	CAT7
Solid	UTP (unshielded)

|

| N/A
STP (shielded)|

|

Performance Rating (MHz)| 350| 500| 600| 800

IMPORTANT: It is recommended to use UTP6A (https://atlona.com/product/utp6a/) and STP6X (https://atlona.com/product/stp6x/) if a stranded/patch cable is needed. These cables have been tested and approved to work with these extenders for full functionality.

Cable*	Max. Distance @ 4K	Max. Distance @ 1080p
CAT5e/6	115 feet (35 meters)	200 feet (60 meters)
CAT6a/7	130 feet (40 meters)	230 feet (70 meters)

*Atlona recommends TIA/EIA 568-B termination for optimal performance.

TEST

The transmitter has the ability to test the HDBaseT cable quality through the front panel. Press the test button on the front panel of the transmitter to start the test, the LED will display the testing results.

Test The Led

Button:

Blue Blinking: The test is running properly and the button will blink 10 times during the testing process.
Red Light: There is no signal for the test to check

LED:

No Light: There is no HDBaseT cable plugged in.
Blinking: There is no HDBaseT signal coming through.
Solid Green: The HDBaseT cable is good.
Solid Yellow: One or two HDBaseT pairs are not working, reterminate the cable.
Solid Red: Multiple pairs are not working. Reterminate the cable and if the LED turns yellow or red again, replace the cable.

Updating Firmware

Download the firmware .zip file from the firmware tab located at https://atlona.com/product/AT-AVA-EX70C-KIT.
Unzip the .bin file to an easy to locate area of the local PC.
Connect the transmitter’s FW micro USB port to a PC using a micro USB to USB A cable (purchased separately).
The PC should automatically detect the unit and display the autorun options. Select the view files in folder option. A new window will open.
If there are any files inside the folder, delete them, otherwise drag and drop the .bin file into the folder. While the firmware loads to the unit, the green power LED on the front panel will flash. This process can take up to 5 minutes to complete.
Once the green LED goes solid, disconnect the unit from the PC. The firmware update is finished.

NOTE: Only the transmitter will be used for updating firmware. The receiver will be updated once it has been connected to the transmitter if it is not connected at the time of the firmware update.

Warranty

To view the product warranty, use the following link or QR code:
https://atlona.com/warranty/.

English Declaration of Conformity

The English version can be found under the resources tab at: https://atlona.com/product/at-ava-ex70c-kit/.

The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing Administrator, Inc.

© 2021 Atlona Inc. All rights reserved. “Atlona” and the Atlona logo are registered trademarks of Atlona Inc. All other brand names and trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pricing, specifications and availability subject to change without notice. Actual products, product images, and online product images may vary from images shown here.

Logo