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VGA Extender Kit, 2-Port Local, 2-Port Remote  

Place two remote VGA displays up to 500 feet from your PC.

AC555A-R2

Extended Double Diamond™ Warranty Available
(Three years for two)

Product Highlights

  • Extend VGA video up to 500 feet (152.4 m) on ordinary CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 cable.
  • Ideal for digital signage applications, such as exhibits, retail, trade shows, and airports.
  • Has a 2-kV avalanche diode, which provides greater electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and more reliable operation.
  • An equalization (gain) control on the remote unit enables you to fine-tune the picture.

  • Description

    VGA Extender Kit, 2-Port Local, 2-Port Remote


    Quick Facts

  • Extend VGA video up to 500 feet (152.4 m) on ordinary CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 cable.
  • Ideal for digital signage applications, such as exhibits, retail, trade shows, and airports.
  • Has a 2-kV avalanche diode, which provides greater electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and more reliable operation.
  • An equalization (gain) control on the remote unit enables you to fine-tune the picture.

  • Further Details

    This unit features a simple and functional design. The transmitter (local unit) duplicates the input VGA signal and transmits it through CAT5 cable to the receiver (remote unit), which broadcasts the signal to two VGA outputs. The kit consists of a local unit (transmitter) and a remote unit (receiver).

    What’s included:
  • Local unit
  • Remote unit
  • (4) rubber feet
  • 6-ft. (1.8-m) VGA male to VGA female cable
  • (2) 6-ft. (1.8-m) power cords
  • (2) power supplies
  • Manual

  • This product works with:
  • VGA Transmitter, 4-Port Local (AC555A-4)
  • VGA Receiver, 2-Port Remote (AC555A-REM)
  • CAT5 Solid-Conductor Cable (EYN556MS, EYN550MS)
  • VGA Balun (AC640A)
  • Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.


    Technical Specifications for VGA Extender Kit, 2-Port Local, 2-Port Remote:

    Distance (Maximum) — 500 ft. (152.4 m)
    Resolution Maximum — 1024 x 768
    User Controls — Equalizer selector switch
    Connectors — Local unit: (1) HD15 M in, (1) RJ-45, (1) 5 VDC in, (2) HD15 F out
    Remote unit: (1) RJ-45, (1) 5 VDC in, (2) HD15 F out
    Indicators — On each local and remote unit: (1) Power, (1) Active
    Power — External: Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz;
    Output: 5 VDC, 600 mA
    Size — Each unit: 0.6"H x 3.3"W x 2.3"D (1.5 x 8.4 x 5.8 cm)
    Weight — Each unit: 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg)
    This product works with:
  • VGA Transmitter, 4-Port Local (AC555A-4)
  • VGA Receiver, 2-Port Remote (AC555A-REM)
  • CAT5 Solid-Conductor Cable (EYN556MS, EYN550MS)
  • VGA Balun (AC640A)
  • Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.

    NOTE: Technical specification weight is the unit weight. It is not the packaged shipping weight. For shipping weight, please contact Black Box customer service at 877-877-2269.


    Resources for VGA Extender Kit, 2-Port Local, 2-Port Remote:

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    Connect your VGA Extender Kit, 2-Port Local, 2-Port Remote with:

    Accessory: EYN556MS-0010

    CAT5e Solid-Conductor Patch Cable, PVC, Straight-Pinned, Beige, 10-ft. (3.0-m)

    CAT5e Solid-Conductor Patch Cable, PVC, Straight-Pinned, Beige, 10-ft. (3.0-m)

    Double Diamond Warranty

    Standard Manufacturer's Warranty


    A One year warranty is included.

    Extended Two years for one Warranty Available


    Protect your purchase with an additional Two years for oneDouble Diamond™ warranty!
    Cost: $17.00

    Extended Three years for two Warranty Available


    Protect your purchase with an additional Three years for twoDouble Diamond™ warranty!
    Cost: $33.99

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    Price: $169.95

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