CrystalView CAT5 Rack

VGA CATx Extenders • Rack mount • 1000'

Product Picture
Diagram
  • Rack mountable chassis with 6 or 12 CrystalView CATx transmitter modules
  • Choose from a variety of receivers to meet your resolution requirements
  • Video resolution up to 1600 x 1200 at 650' (200m), 1280 x 1024 at 1,000' (300m)
  • PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse
  • Optional local port for dual access to computer at either side of extension
  • Optional audio (stereo speakers and mono microphone) and serial extension
  • Optional multi-head video

OVERVIEW

CrystalView CAT5 Rack is perfect for any application to extend several KVM stations with VGA video. Supporting standard twisted pair CAT5 cable, the unit allows you to position 6 or 12 computers up to 1,000 feet away from KVM user stations. Unlike many extenders, the unit comes in a chassis already fitted with mounting brackets, making it easy to install on a rack and reduce clutter. Extending KVM stations away from CPUs carries a variety of benefits in different situations: computers and users can avoid hazardous and dangerous environments, risk of theft can be mitigated, noise and heat in the office area can be reduced, and valuable space can be saved.

The receivers or remote units are available in several different models with varying resolution capabilities. The distance and resolutions possible are:

  • CrystalView Mini remote units: 1600 x 1200 at 100' (30m), 1280 x 1024 at 150' (45m)
  • CrystalView Cat5 remote units: 1600 x 1200 at 200' (60m), 1024 x 768 at 1,000' (300m)
  • CrystalView Plus remote units: 1600 x 1200 at 650' (200m), 1280 x 1024 at 1,000' (300m)

The transmitter rack is universal and PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse is chosen from the type of CPU cable selected. All remote units can be ordered with PS/2, many are available with USB. Consult the part number listing for details. The USB units support only keyboard and mouse and not any other peripherals. Audio and serial is also available as an option. You can't mix and match audio/serial and non-audio/serial units. Another option is dual and quad-head video, which makes the receiver units more compact in multi-head applications. In this case the keyboard and mouse data at the transmitter is not used on the auxiliary video channels.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions
(W x D x H)
1U: 17" x 4.2" x 1.75" (432 x 107 x 44.5 mm) 2U: 17" x 4.2" x 3.5" (432 x 107 x 89 mm)
Weight 1U: 4.0 lb (1.8 kg)2U: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
Power Transmitter: Powered by computerReceiver power: Varies by model 1U: 10W2U: 15W
Distance Using CrystalView Mini remote unitsVGA 1600 x 1200: 100' (30m)VGA 1280 x 1024: 150' (45m)Using CrystalView Cat5 remote units1600 x 1200: 200' (60m)1024 x 768: 1,000' (300m)Using CrystalView Plus remote units1600 x 1200: 650' (200m)1280 x 1024: 1,000' (300m)
Connectors Transmitter:VGA video + PS/2 keyboard/mouse: DB25FOther VGA video: HD15FDual access keyboard/mouse: Two mini-din6FReceiver:Varies, consult specifications of receiver for details
Controls Video adjustment: Varies by receiver
Environment Operating temperature: 41°F–113°F (5°C–45°C)Storage temperature: -13°F–140°F (-25°C–60°C)Relative humidity: 5%–90%, non-condensing

PART NUMBERS

CrystalView Rack transmitter 19" rackmount chassis
CRV-6SLP CrystalView Rack, 6-Single Access Transmitters, 1U rack mount chassis
CRV-6SLP/AUD CrystalView Rack, 6-Single Access Transmitters, 1U rack mount chassis , Audio/Serial
CRV-6DLP CrystalView Rack, 6-Dual Access Transmitters, 1U rack mount chassis
CRV-6DLP/AUD CrystalView Rack, 6-Dual Access Transmitters, 2U rack mount chassis , Audio/Serial
CRV-12SLP CrystalView Rack, 12-Single Access Transmitters, 1U rack mount chassis
CRV-12SLP/AUD CrystalView Rack, 12-Single Access Transmitters, 2U rack mount chassis , Audio/Serial
CRV-12DLP CrystalView Rack, 12-Dual Access Transmitters, rack mount chassis
CrystalView Mini remote units
CRV-MR CrystalView Mini, Remote unit
CRV-MR/AUD CrystalView Mini, Remote unit, audio and serial
CRV-6SRP CrystalView Rack, 6-Receiver, 1U rack mount chassis
CRV-6SRP/AUD CrystalView Rack, 6-Receiver, 1U rack mount chassis, audio and serial
CrystalView CAT5 remote units
CRV-R CrystalView, Remote unit
CRV-R/AUD CrystalView, Remote unit, audio and serial
CRV-R-U2 CrystalView, Remote unit, USB keyboard and mouse
CRV-R-U2/AUD CrystalView, Remote unit, USB keyboard and mouse, audio and serial
CrystalView Plus remote units
CRV-R1V CrystalView Plus, Remote unit
CRV-R1V/AUD CrystalView Plus, Remote unit, audio and serial
CRV-RU1V CrystalView Plus, Remote unit, USB keyboard and mouse
CRV-RU1V/AUD CrystalView Plus, Remote unit, USB keyboard and mouse, audio and serial
CrystalView Plus remote units, dual-head video
CRV-R2V CrystalView Plus, Remote unit, dual-head video
CRV-R2V/AUD CrystalView Plus, Remote unit, dual-head video, audio and serial
CRV-RU2V CrystalView Plus, Remote unit, dual-head video, USB keyboard and mouse
CRV-RU2V/AUD CrystalView Plus, Remote unit, dual-head video, USB keyboard and mouse, audio and serial
CrystalView Plus remote units, quad-head video
CRV-R4V CrystalView Plus, Remote unit, quad-head video
CRV-R4V/AUD CrystalView Plus, Remote unit, quad-head video, audio and serial
All models come with PS/2 keyboard and mouse except where USB is listed
Cables for CrystalView Rack
CAB-CXUSBCnnnUltraCable, PC to Switch, DB25M to VGA-USB Keyboard + Mouse
CAB-ZX0606Cnnn UltraCable, PC to Switch, DB25M to VGA-PS/2 Keyboard + Mouse
CAB-CX0606Cnnn UltraCable Hi-Res, PC to Switch, DB25M to VGA-PS/2 Keyboard + Mouse
CAB-CXVMMnnn UltraCable Hi-Res, PC to Switch, VGA to VGA
CAB-D9MFnnn Cable, Serial, DB9M to DB9F
CAB-SPMMnnn Cable, Stereo Audio, Mini-Phone M-M (3.5mm)
CAB-08UTPnnn Cable, UTP CAT5, RJ45MM

DOCUMENTS

DOCUMENT LINK
Datasheet • CrystalView CAT5 Rack PDF
Manual • CrystalView CAT5 Rack • Installation and Operation PDF