Description
The CatX DVI Fibre transmitter and receiver pair sends DVI video over a single multimode fibre optic cable up to 550m, depending on the display resolution. Designed for ease of installation, this unit will broadcast HD digital video and audio over a single multimode fibre optic cable up to 550m.
This product connects direct to the DVI source and there is no local DVI output on this device.
These units use a state of the art chip set thus ensuring compatibility and reliability.
Features
- DVI 1.0 compliant
- HDCP 1.1 compliant
- Analogue audio in both directions
- Supports transparent EDID transfer
- Provides USB for keyboard + mouse (USB HID devices only)
- Simple duplex RS232 control
- Supports a range of IR controllers
- Low latency (less than 0.5us)
- Only one multimode fibre cable required
Resolution / Distance
CatX DVI Fibre supports all resolutions up to 550m of fibre optic cable.
Specification
Connectors and Controls
| Transmitter | Receiver | |
| Video Connectors | 1x Single channel DVI-D input | 1x Single channel DVI-D output |
| Audio Inputs | 1x 3.5mm analogue audio in | 1x 3.5mm analogue audio in |
| Audio Outputs | 1x 3.5mm analogue audio out | 1x 3.5mm analogue audio out |
| USB Connectors | 1x Mini USB | 2x USB Type A |
| Fibre Connectors | 1x Single port fibre connector | 1x Single port fibre connector |
| Power Connector | 1x 2.1mm power jack | 1x 2.1mm power jack |
Video Specification
| DVI Compliance | DVI 1.0 (Single channel only) |
| HDCP Compliant | Yes |
| Video Support | 480i / 480p / 720i / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 up to 36-bit colour |
| Transmission over UTP (24-bit) | Full HD: 1080p – 550m single multimode fibre |
Environmental and Physical Specifications
| Housing | Wall mounting metal enclosure |
| Dimensions (WxLxH) | 153 x 110 x 29mm |
| Power consumption | 5W (5V DC @ 1A) |
| Operating temperature | 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) |
| Storage temperature | -20 – 60°C (-4 – 140°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 20 – 90% RH (non condensing) |
| Weight | 625g |
Downloads
Installation Manual available soon
Order Info
Product and Ordering Codes
| Product | Order Code | |
| CatX DVI Fibre Transmitter | CX-DVF5-T | |
| CatX DVI Fibre Receiver | CX-DVF5-R |
Product Compatibility
The DVI180 Transmitter can only operate with the DVI180 Receiver.
Accessories
| Product | Order Code | |
| Accessories for CatX DVI products will be available soon |



