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Tripp Lite extends digital signage connectivity

June 5, 2013

Tripp Lite, manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, announced it has introduced two new extenders that it says enable maximum flexibility in digital signage applications. The B140-202 DVIover Cat5 2 x 2 Matrix Switch and B126-1A1SR HDMI + IR + Serial RS232 over Cat5 Active Extender Kit both extend signal distance, enabling clear video images to be displayed anywhere they are needed in an application, the company said. They also use convenient, less expensive Cat5e/6 cabling, which reduces installation costs.

B140-202 DVI over Cat5 2 x 2 Matrix Switch key features and Bbenefits:

• Shares two DVI-D Single-Link video sources between two monitors
• Transmits a signal over one Cat5e/6 cable to a remote monitor up to 200 feet away
• Allows users to switch between inputs via pushbuttons or the included remote control
• Offers plug-and-play convenience with no software or drivers required
• HDCP- and EDID-compliant

B126-1A1SR HDMI + IR + Serial RS232 over Cat5 Active Extender Kit key features and benefits:

• Meets HDBaseT 1.0 specifications for transmitting audio/video and control signals
• Extends an HDMI 1080p (60 Hz) or RS232 serial signal up to 328 feet from a source
• IR functionality allows users to use an HDMI source's remote control in the same location as an extended monitor
• Supports RS232 serial baud rates of up to 115 kbps
• Supports 7.1-channel surround sound, DTS-HD and Dolby True HD audio
• HDCP- and 3D-compatible

Learn more about digital signage hardware.