Satson IR-EXT-050C User manual

IR-EXT-050C
IR over CAT5 Extender
User Manual
Made in Taiwan

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Safety and Notice
The IR-EXT-050C IR over CAT5 Extender has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and
requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the
IR-EXT-050C should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from
possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
zFollow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
zDo not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
zProvide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
zKeep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a stable surface.
zUse only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
zDo not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before
cleaning.

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The IR-EXT-050C IR over CAT5 Extender boosts up your IR control distance at least 100m (330ft). With
single cost effective CAT-5 cable, users can readily extend and duplicate IR access to IR controllable devices such
as Blue-ray disc players and TV to increase application flexibility. Typical applications include digital signage,
education and demonstration system, and home theater. IR-EXT-050C includes two units: transmitting
(IR-EXT-050C [Tx]) and receiving (IR-EXT-050C [Rx]) units.
Features
zSupport full bandwidth of IR signal, 20KHz ~ 60KHz
zBuilt-in IR splitter on TX and RX unit
zBi-directional IR path
zSuper long extension distance
zSingle power supply on either TX or RX unit
zEasy to install
zWall mounting housing design for easy and robust installation
The length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables. Higher resolutions and longer
transmission distances require low skew cables (<25ns/100m) for best performance. Unshielded CAT6
with metal RJ-45 connectors is recommended.
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Specifications & Package Contents
Model Name
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XT-050C
Technical
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XRX
Role of usage Transmitter and Splitter
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eceiver and Splitter
IR bandwidth 20 ~ 60 KHz
ESD protection Human body model
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±19kV [air-gap discharge]
& ±12kV [contact discharge]
Input 1x 3.5mm 1x RJ-45 + 1 x 3.5mm
Output 1x RJ-45 + 2x 3.5mm 2 x 3.5mm
RJ-45 connector WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
3.5mm connector Earphone jack for IR
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ransmitter or Receiver cable
IR remote control Electro-optical characteristics: τ= 25°
Carrier frequency: 20-60kHz
Mechanical
Housing Metal enclosure
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Model [TX/RX] 75 x 55 x 25mm [3.0”x2.2”x1”]
Package 270 x 175 x 80mm [10.6” x 6.9” x 3.1”]
Carton 450 x 370 x 300mm [1’6” x 1’3” x 1’]
Weight Model 270g [9.5oz]
Package 670g [1.5 lbs]
Fixedness Wall-mounting case with screws upon request
Power supply
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nter-locked 5V 2A DC
Power consumption 1 Watts [max]
Operation temperature 0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature -20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation]
Package Contents
1x
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XT-050C
1x User Manual
1x 5V 2A interlocked wall wart power adapter
In fact, there is no diffference between TX and RX. Therefore customer can take any as TX or RX without
any limitation.

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IR-EXT-050C-TX/RX Front Panel
1. IR receiver: Connect to a IR receiver cable
2. IR local output1: Connect to a IR transmitter cable
3. IR local output2: Connect to a IR transmitter cable
4. +5V power input: Connect to the +5V power adaptor
IR-EXT-050C-TX/RX Rear Panel
5. RJ-45 output: Plug in a CAT-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the RJ-45 connector of another unit.
1. Connect the IR receiver cables to both TX and RX units.
2. Connect the IR transmitter cables to both TX and RX units.
3. Connect one Cat-5/5e/6 cable between TX and RX unit.
4. Make sure your Cat-5/5e/6 cables are tightly connected and not loose.
5. Plug the +5V power supply to the power jack on either TX or RX unit.
Hardware Installation
Panel Descriptions
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IR Extenders
IRBlaster IRReceiver
IR Sockets
IR Blaster: Plug in the IR blaster here to emit all IR command signals received from the IR receiver to control the
source devices.
IR Receiver: Plug in the IR receiver here to receive all IR command signals from the IR remote controls of the
source devices.
CAUTION!
Wrongly insert IR blaster and IR receiver to wrong 3.5mm infrared sockets may result in the failure of
the IR extenders. Please check carefully before plugging in the IR extender to the respective IR sockets.
Definition of IR Earphone Jack
IR Blaster IRReceiver
You can buy any IR extension cables in the market that are compatible to the definition of the IR sockets for
the matrix if necessary for replacement use. However, IR cables longer than 2m (6-ft) may not work.
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1. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of Cat-5/5e/6 cables. The testing result shows solid
UTP cables (usually in bulk cable 300m/1000ft form) can transmit a lot longer signals than stranded UTP
cables (usually in patch cord form). Shielded STP cables are better suited than unshielded UTP cables. A solid
UTP Cat-5e cable shows longer transmission range than stranded STP Cat-6 cable. For long extension
applications, solid UTP/STP cables are the only viable choice.
2. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for LAN cables is recommended for better performance.
3. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in Cat-5/5e/6 cable, one can use
shielded STP cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long transmission.
4. Because the quality of the Cat-5/5e/6 cables has the major effect on how long the transmission limit can
achieve and how good is the received picture quality, the actual transmission range is subject to one’s choice
of Cat-5/5e/6 cables.
Performance Guide for HDMI over CAT5/6 Cable Transmission
Performance rating Type of CAT5/6 cable
Wiring Shielding CAT5 CAT5e CAT6
Solid Unshielded (UTP)   
Shielded (STP)   
Stranded Unshielded (UTP)  
Shielded (STP) 
Termination Please use EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) at any time
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