Minicom DS Optic Vision

DS OpticVision is an optical fiber video and audio extension system. It delivers high quality video and stereo-audio from player to plasma/LCD screens up to 30km (19miles) away.

• Unique double application: extender or distribution system
• Connects to Minicom CATx distribution systems: DS Vision 3000 & AVDS
• Interchangeable with single-mode & multi-mode optical fiber
• Immunity to electrical/electro-magnetic interference
• Most cost-effective solution for distances over 1km

Ideal For:

• Long range player-to-screen requirements
• Digital signage advertisements, timetables, billboards, signs, training aids
• University campuses, airport terminals, train stations, office buildings

Optic Fibre Single Mode – max. distance 30km
Optic Fibre Multimode – max. distance 750m

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Minicom CAT5 VGA Data Transmitter (VDT)

• Transmit high resolution video content to a distant display device and control it remotely
• Bidirectional Serial RS-232 (Tx/Rx) control
• Extend displays up to 110m/330ft over a single CAT5 cable
• Out-of-band, pure hardware solution – real time screen transfer, no software conflicts
• Connection for local monitor at host station
• 3 year warranty

The dual function video and RS-232 extender lets you transmit high quality video and control remote video applications over CAT5 cable via bidirectional Serial control. Bidirectional RS-232 transmit/receive signals enable VDT control over remote video applications. For example, you can transmit video to a remote touch screen and use the RS-232 connection to run the application. The VDT is also ideal for sending video images to a ceiling projector and controlling it from your desk.

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Minicom CAT5 AV Extender

• Real time transfer of multimedia content for the last step of digital signage displays
• Distribution to any type of display device over flexible CAT5 cable
• High resolution (1200x1600@75Hz) support
• Extend displays up to 110m/360ft from the player/computer
• Out-of-band – frees network from heavy image transfer
• No player or computer needed at display end
• Optional 2 button control accessory via serial port
• 3 year warranty

The AV Extender provides the flexibility you need for a customized digital signage installation, allowing you to set up your display device up to 110m/360ft from its player/computer. The display is mounted strategically in public view, while the hardware needed to run the multimedia content is kept behind closed doors and out of public reach. Plasmas with built in CPU, which are needed for network content delivery, cost three times as much as regular plasma screens; using a dedicated, out-of-band system like the AV Extender can lower the cost of a display significantly.

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Minicom RS232 Extender

• Sends RS-232 data at 57.6 kbps up to 1000 m/3,300 ft Fully RS-232 compatible
• Low-cost solution
• Advanced CAT5 technology – low density cabling that is easy to install
• Pure hardware solution – real time data transfer, no software conflicts
• Small unit size - compact and convenient
• Easy plug-and-play installation
• Single power supply placed at any end
• 3 Year Warranty

The CAT5 RS-232 Extender is an affordable, hardware-based solution providing remote access and control of any RS-232 protocol device. With regular RS-232 devices you are limited to an immediate area of control. The CAT5 RS-232 Extender extends control to over 1000m/3300ft.This provides you with a tremendous amount of flexibility in your topology. Now you can place RS-232 devices in any location you want and control them remotely. The RS-232 Extender also provides full duplex transmission and hardware handshake signals, with no need for any set up or configuration.

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Minicom KVMS Extender

KVMS Transmitter - Extender and Receiver

KVMS Extender allows you to extend your KVM console up to 300m/1000ft from your computer and Serial device via a single CATx cable.

The AV Extender provides the flexibility you need for a customized digital signage installation, allowing you to set up your display device up to 110m/360ft from its player/computer. The display is mounted strategically in public view, while the hardware needed to run the multimedia content is kept behind closed doors and out of public reach. Plasmas with built in CPU, which are needed for network content delivery, cost three times as much as regular plasma screens; using a dedicated, out-of-band system like the AV Extender can lower the cost of a display significantly.

• 300m/1000ft range
• Skew compensation for best video quality over long distance
• Unique video & mouse performance – remote screen feels local
• Dual user function enables local or remote computer control
• Remote black screen command for on-site maintenance
• Full serial communication for querying remote screen

Ideal for:

• Touch screen & kiosk separation from computer
• Digital signage screen separation from media player
• Adding an extended KVM console for clean room/industrial/ business/office applications

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Find more products for digital signage applications distributed by RGB Communications:

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Find out more about digital signage:

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