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Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, and more.
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500172 Active VGA Managed Repeater Hub
500174 Active VGA Managed Receiver
VGA, analog stereo audio, RS232
PCs, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, plasma screens, touchscreens
Digital signage
boardroom systems
multi-room systems
classroom training
retail systems
electronic billboards
electronic signs
video kiosks
point-of-sale displays
instore video.
Transparent to the user
1080p; 1920 x 1200
Front Panel Maintenance: 1x Mini USB
Link Ports: 8 or 16 RJ45S
Back Panel Local In:
RS232 In: 1x DB9F
Audio In: 1x 3.5 mm stereo jack
VGA In: 1x HD15F
Local Out:
RS232 Out: 1x DB9M
Audio Out: 1x 3.5 mm stereo jack
VGA Out: 1x HD15F
Power: 1x power jack
Up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz; 1080P (depending on the cable length)Up to 1000" (305 m) STP cables must be used in an electrically noisy environment. Also, cross-connection reduces the effective distance depending on the grade of twisted cable used
Red: Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T)
Blue: Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T)
Green: Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T)
COM: Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T)
Sync: 1x Green LED
Power: 1x Green LED
Cat5e/6 or better unshielded twisted pair cable
110-240 V / 12 VDC / 1.25 A power jacks
Removable AC blades
8W
0 to 40 deg. C / 32 to 104 deg. F
-10 to 70 deg. C / 14 to 158 deg. F
Max 95% (non-condensing)
FCC, CE-EMC Directive 89/336/EE, RoHS, WEEE
1U rack mountable
Enclosure: 17.15 x 4.69 x 1.72" / 43.56 x 11.91 x 4.37cm (43.56 x 11.91 x 4.37 cm)
4.8lbs / 2.18kg
Before settling for a standard video distribution solution, consider the robust and versatile 8 Port Active VGA Managed Dispatcher Hub, a professional-grade device designed to streamline your digital signage and video management needs. This high-quality hub, model 500170, is engineered to distribute one VGA and one stereo audio channel through Cat5e/6 cables to multiple displays, supporting up to eight or sixteen displays based on the chosen model.
Crafted with durability and efficiency in mind, the 8 Port Active VGA Managed Dispatcher Hub is an integral component for a variety of professional settings, including security, surveillance, and control room operations. It operates seamlessly with the Active VGA Managed Receiver (500174), ensuring a reliable and user-friendly experience for managing and broadcasting high-resolution video and clear audio across your network.
For organizations requiring extended reach, the Active VGA Managed Repeater hub can be cascaded, enhancing the flexibility and scalability of your video distribution setup. The system is accompanied by intuitive GUI software, allowing for meticulous adjustments of gain, sharpness, and skew at each receiver to ensure the highest quality video output.
The 8 Port Active VGA Managed Dispatcher Hub stands out as a managed network device, offering centralized control that is essential for organizations prioritizing streamlined network device management. With its capacity to connect multiple devices via its 8 Ethernet ports and VGA connectivity, this hub is an efficient solution for businesses needing to connect a substantial number of devices while also displaying network information or content on large screens.
Choose the 8 Port Active VGA Managed Dispatcher Hub for a reliable, high-performance video distribution system that promises to meet the demands of your professional environment with precision and ease.