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CAT-Linx 3 Signal Extender
Compact 4K Ultra HD Endpoints
CAT-Linx™ 3 extenders transmit signals up to 4K Ultra HD at 60Hz using conventional CAT 5e/6 cable. CAT-Linx 3 units can transmit HD signals up to 100 meters and 4K Ultra HD signals up to 70 meters. Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) endpoints are compatible with all RGB Spectrum wall processors, multiviewers, switchers, and AV devices from other manufacturers.
4K Ultra HD (60Hz) signals over conventional CAT 5e/6 cable
Signal transmission up to 100 meters for HD signals, up to 70 meters for 4K Ultra HD signals
HDCP 2.2 compliant
Power-over-CATx
Convenient mounting rack for 10 RX or TX units available
IR and serial control of displays and other AV devices
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Overview
For installation ease and convenience, CAT-Linx 3 extenders have integrated power-over-CATx to supply endpoints over the same CAT5e/6 cable that carries the video and data signals. This eliminates the need for external power connections. A CAT-Linx 3 pair needs only one power supply connected to either the transmitter or the receiver end to power both devices. Compact, space-saving size allows attaching receivers directly to the back of displays.
CAT-Linx 3 extenders offer a bevy of advanced features, including HDCP 2.2, Dolby and DTS HD audio support, and serial and IR control of display devices. The signal extenders provide a cost-effective way to control signal sources and displays. You can control a source from the display location or control the display from the signal source location via the CAT-Linx 3’s IR pass-through function. Bi-directional RS-232 signal transmission between endpoints is also available for serial control of display devices.
A mounting rack which holds 10 RX or TX units is available. CAT-Linx 3 extenders are a high performance, feature-rich, and cost effective solution for signal distribution, for both small-scale and large-scale installations.
Specifications
Model: CAT-Linx 3 TX/RX
Video
Input Signal Type
HDMI® 1.4 with HDCP 2.2
Maximum Signal Resolution
4096x2160@60Hz, 3840x2160@60Hz
Color Space & Sampling
4096x2160 & 3840x2160@60Hz: 4:2:0, 4096x2160 & 3840x2160@30Hz: 4:4:4, 2K & HD @60Hz: 4:4:4
Input Video Level
0.5~1.0V p-p
Maximum Pixel Clock Rate
297 MHz
Transport Signal Type
CAT 5e/6/6a/7
Video Impedance
100 ohms
Transmission Distance
Cat 5e/6 cable: 3840x2160 to 70m; 1080P to 100m
Cat 6a/7 cable: 3840x2160 to 100m; 1080P to 100m
Cat 6a/7 cable: 3840x2160 to 100m; 1080P to 100m
Audio
Audio Formats
HDMI® Embedded Audio: Stereo, LPCM 5.1, LPCM 7.1; Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Control
Control Method
RS-232
External Device Control
Via IR (IR Emitter & Receivers included) & RS-232
General
Operating Temperature
0 to 45 °C (32 to 113 °F)
Storage Temperature
-20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)
Humidity
10% to 90%, non-condensing
Power Supply
12V, 1.5A DC / Power-over-CATx
Dimensions (W x H x D)
7.75 x 3.75 x 0.7 inches (197 x 95.25 x 18 mm)
Weight
1.0 lbs / 0.45 kg
Safety
CE
EMI/EMC CE
FCC Class A
ESD Protection
Human-body Model: ±8kV(Air-gap discharge)/±4kV(Contact discharge)
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