Magenta MultiView AK500 C7 Quick Reference Manual - page 5
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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
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2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
The Magenta MultiView Series extends video, audio and serial signals over Category 7 FTP
cable.
This manual covers Magenta MultiView Series AK500 C7 Receivers.
This receiver has been specifically designed to be used with CAT7 Cable. Video
performance will be degraded if used on Cat5/6 cable.
The AK500 C7 is compatible with all standard MultiView transmitters, DA’s and switches
These units are field configurable for various video, audio and serial options. See Appendix C for
configuration settings.
SA series feature video, stereo audio and RS-232 signals on a single cat5.
SAP series units are similar to the above but have additional features for pollable serial.
For information on the respective transmitter unit, please refer to the appropriate manual included
with the transmitter.
2.2 Equipment You May Also Need
• Audio cable with RCA jacks or 3.5mm jack.
• Video cable with HD15 connectors
• Serial cable with DB9 connectors.
• CAT7 cable.
2.3 Compatible Cabling
This Magenta Research product is compatible with Cat 7 FTP data cabling.
CatX cabling for the Magenta MultiView™ Series must be pinned to the TIA-EIA T568B wiring
specification (see appendix A) We also highly recommend that all cables be pre-terminated and
tested. Cables terminated on-site or in an existing infrastructure should be tested before use to
ensure compliance with the TIA-EIA T568B specification. Using incorrectly terminated cables can
damage the Magenta MultiView™ Series.
We recommend using a Phoenix Contact brand RJ45 connector, PN 1656725, to terminate the
Cat7 cable.. This connector ensures the shielding is properly terminated on both ends.
The cable should be suitably rated Listed cable ( DUZX ) communication cables, TYPE CMP,
CMR, CMG or CM as designated in the NEC. Cables are to be installed in accordance with the
NEC and local building and electrical codes. This is the responsibility of the end user/installer of
this product.
WARNING
This equipment is not intended for, nor does it support,
distribution through an Ethernet network. Do not connect these
devices to any sort of networking or telecommunications
equipment!
Use only Magenta Research LTD approved MultiView power
adapters. Failure to do so, may damage this device and will void
warranty.