Introduction; Overview - Black Box AC1004A-R3 Manual

CAT5 MULTI VGA SYSTEM

2.1 Overview

The CAT5 Multi VGA System for Video and RS232 extends video and serial
signals over ordinary Category 5 cable. All models support RGBHV, RGB, and
VGA video, and they use a transmitter-to-receiver setup.
This manual covers the following CAT5 Multi VGA System Transmitters and
Receivers:
Transmitters:
AC1004A-R3
AC1007A
Receivers
AC1005A-R3
AC1006A-R3
AC1212A
AC1213A
AC1015A-R2
The video/serial models transmit VGA signals and RS-232 signals to devices such
as touchscreen displays or monitors that have RS-232 serial inputs. They do this
by transmitting full modem serial signals along with the video signals over CAT5.
Among the transmitters available are single-port models and four-port (quad hub)
versions. The quad hub transmitter is used to distribute the same signal to multiple
display devices. Note that serial data mode is one way simplex with quad hub
transmitters.
CAT5 Multi VGA System receivers are available with single or dual daisychainable
connections. The dual daisychainable receiver is used when the same signal is
distributed to multiple display devices across a single CAT5 cable in a daisychain
or loop-through fashion. Setup and cabling are the same as the single-port
receiver.
You can daisy chain within the rated distance of the receiver. For example, an
AC1006A-R3 can be daisy chained within 600 ft of the transmitter. It is possible to
daisy chain out of a shorter range receiver into a longer range receiver. For
example, when daisy chaining over 600 ft, an AC1006A-R3 can be daisy chained
to an AC1015A-R2 over 600 ft. up to 1200 ft.
A maximum of 12 units may be daisy chained.
Serial communication mode is unidirectionally broadcast when using
transmitters and daisy-chained receivers. In this mode, all other CAT5 Multi VGA
System devices must be of the simplex serial type. For more information, contact
Technical Support.
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2. Introduction

Single port transmitter
4 port Quad hub transmitter
600 ft range
600 ft range, daisy chainable
600 ft range, daisy chainable
600 ft range, daisy chainable
1200 ft range, daisychainable