Muxlab VGA Balun II - Manual

VGA Balun II
500040, 500041, 500042, 500043
© MuxLab Inc. 2006-2013 VGA Balun II
Overview
The VGA Balun II eliminates costly and bulky VGA cable,
allowing a VGA source to be connected to a VGA monitor via
one (1) 4-pair Cat5E/6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.
Used in pairs, the VGA Balun II allows VGA video to be
transmitted up to 350ft (107m) via Cat5E/6 at 800 x 600
resolution.
Each VGA connection requires p/n 500040 or 500043 at the
source and either p/n 500041 or 500042 at the display. The
VGA Balun II works in conjunction with laptops, PCs,
plasmas, CRT, LCD monitors and DLP projectors.
Typical applications include digital signage, boardroom
systems, classroom video instruction and custom audio-
video systems. The product features a “reset” button that
may be required when used in conjunction with certain sync-
sensitive displays.
Features & Benefits
Fully supports Cat5E/6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP)*
Cost efficient versus VGA cable
Use existing structured cabling system
Save conduit space
* Reset button on units may be required with certain sync-sensitive displays.
Not compatible with 500010, 500011 and 500014. Does not support DDC
handshaking.
Specifications
Environment VGA. VESA VP&D 1.0, VIP ver 2.0.
Devices CRT & LCD monitors, plasma screens, PCs, laptops and multimedia projectors.
Transmission Transparent to the user.
Bandwidth DC to 60MHz
Input Signals Video: 1.1Vp-p
Horizontal sync: TTL standard. 300kHz max. bandwidth
Vertical sync: TTL standard. 300kHz max. bandwidth
Insertion Loss Less than 3 dB per pair over the frequency range.
Common Mode Rejection
(CMRR) 15kHz -60dB typ.
100kHz to 10MHz -40dB typ.
200MHz -20dB typ.
Return Loss -15dB max from DC to 60MHz
Connectors 500040/500042: HD15 Plug, RJ45S 500041/500043: HD15 Receptacle, RJ45S
Max. Distance via Cat5E/6
Twisted Pair VGA: 640x480 pixels (15MHz) 450ft (137m)
SVGA: 800x600 pixels (30MHz) 350ft (107m)
XGA: 1024x768 pixels (60MHz) 250ft (76m)
SXGA: 1280x1024 pixels (100MHz) 200ft (61m)
WXGA:1366x768 pixels 180ft (55m)
RJ45 Pin Configuration
EIA 568 (A or B)
Reverse Polarity Sensitive Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T) Balanced - Red
Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T) Balanced – Green
Pin 7 (T) Pin 8 (R) Unbalanced – Blue (7 - Signal, 8 - Ground)
Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T) Unbalanced – H & V Sync
Compatibility Not compatible with 500010, 500011, 500014, 500035/36, 500140
Does not support VGA handshaking (DDC) signals.
Reset button May be required when used with sync-sensitive displays.
Grounding screw Grounding screw for optional use.
Cable Cat5E/6 or better unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
The VGA Balun II does not support VGA handshaking and control signals. Therefore it is
necessary to set the monitor attributes prior to installing the VGA baluns. In order to do this,
first connect the standard VGA cable directly from the PC to the monitor and then set the
monitor attributes to the required settings (i.e., resolution, color, etc.). Also, in order to
achieve optimum results via twisted pair, set the contrast and brightness levels to maximum.
Impedance Input: RGB 75 ohms (HD15) Unbalanced Output: RGB 100 ohms (RJ45 shielded) Balanced
Horizontal and vertical sync: Balanced
Temperature Operating: 0° to 55° C. Storage:-20° to 85° C. Humidity: up to 95% non-cond.
Enclosure ABS fire retardant plastic
Dimensions 2.4” x 2.25 x 1.0” (6.1 x 5.7 x 2.54 cm). Plus 6” (15.2cm) lead on 500040/42
Weight 500041/500043: 2.34 oz (66 gms). 500040/500042: 3.87 oz (110 gms)
Mounting Free-standing. Separate Velcro mounting pad included
Warranty Lifetime
Order Information 500040 VGA Balun II, HD15 HD Plug, PC Side
500043 VGA Balun II, HD15 HD Receptacle, PC Side
500041 VGA Balun II, HD15 HD Receptacle, Monitor Side
500042 VGA Balun II, HD15 HD Plug, Monitor Side