Description

The CatX DVI 180 transmitter and receiver pair sends DVI video over a single cat5 or cat6 cable up to 180m, depending on the display resolution. Designed for ease of installation, this unit will broadcast HD digital video and audio over cat6 UTP cable at 1080p up to 180m.

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 Cat6 cable required

Resolution / Distance

Note: All distances in the following table quoted using a 60Hz refresh rate. The maximum resolution possible is dependent on the length of cat5/6 UTP cable:

Maximum Distance – Cat6 180m
Maximum Distance – Cat5e 150m
HDTV Resolution 1080p

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
RJ45 Connectors 1x RJ45 1x RJ45
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 – 180m cat6

Environmental and Physical Specifications

Housing Wall mounting metal enclosure
Dimensions (WxLxH) 153 x 110 x 29mm
Power consumption 3W (12V DC @ 0.25A)
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 180 Transmitter CX-DV180-T
CatX DVI 180 Receiver CX-DV180-R

Product Compatibility

The DVI 180 Transmitter can only operate with the DVI 180 Receiver.

Accessories

Product Order Code  
Accessories for CatX DVI products will be available soon