In order to view a computer screen image remotely or with multiple monitors, VGA distribution or signal extension devices are commonly used. Since these extension signals are analog, there are problems including image quality deterioration caused by inferior signals and restrictions on cable length and number of monitors that can be viewed.

With CONTEC's FlexNetViewer, users can easily distribute VGA images with no quality deterioration even when viewed over a long distance. FlexNetViewer converts VGA output to a LAN packet and sends the digital signals via Ethernet. Both transmitter and receiver include serial I/O for remote use of multiple RS-232C-compliant touch panel monitors. Users can also send VGA signals to multiple receivers and receive them from multiple transmitters by installing the application utilities on to their computer.

When using both transmitter and receiver, monitors can be connected in a 1:1 or 1:N configuration without requiring specific computer hardware or operating system.

EXTENDS ALLOWABLE DISTANCE BETWEEN PC AND MONITOR VIA ETHERNET

• When the cable length between a PC and monitor is limited, it can be easily extended by using commercially-available Ethernet cable (category 5 or higher).

• RGB image signals are converted into LAN packet signals before being transmitted. This prevents deterioration of the image data even when transmitted over a long distance.

SIMPLIFIES MULTI-MONITOR CONFIGURATIONS

• Using multiple receivers allows the image shown on the transmitter monitor screen to be shown on multiple monitors simultaneously. This requires the same number of receivers (RP-VL-R-01) as monitors.

NO NEED FOR SPECIFIC HARDWARE OR OPERATING SYSTEM

• When using both the transmitter (RP-VL-S-01) and receiver (RP-VL-R-01), transmitting screen images does not depend upon a specific platform (hardware or operating system). The same screen images can be sent to monitors in a 1:1 or 1:N configuration without requiring complicated utility setups.

APPLICATION UTILITIES ALLOW HOST PC TO FUNCTION AS SYSTEM TRANSMITTER OR RECEIVER

• By installing application utilities, the PC can serve as a transmitter for multiple receivers or as a receiver for multiple transmitters.

INCLUDES REMOTE SERIAL AND DIGITAL I/O

• Both the transmitter (RP-VL-S-01) and receiver (RP-VL-R-01) convert serial and digital I/O data into LAN packet signals before transmission.

• Application utilities enable remote serial I/O communications with RS-232C-compatible devices when connected to the receiver.

• An RS-232C-compatible touch panel can also be used to extend the distance between the PC and touch panel.

• Application utilities enable the PC to control the digital I/O (4channels non-isolated LVTTL level input, 4channels non-isolated LVTTL level output), on both the transmitter and receiver.

UTILITIES FOR IMAGE DISPLAY AND MAIN UNIT SET-UP

• Operating environment – Windows Vista, XP, 2000

• Installation of the image display utility enables the PC to be connected directly to either the transmitter (RP-VL-S-01) or the receiver (RP-VL-R-01) when displaying screen images. The user can them display screen images from one PC onto multiple monitors or to display screen images from multiple PC monitors onto one split screen monitor.

• The main unit setting utility is used for setting the IP addresses of the transmitter (RP-VL-S-01) and receiver (RP-VL-R-01), set-up of remote digital (DIO) and serial I/O (SIO) and communication specifications.

FUNCTION LIBRARIES

• The features used in the image display utility are available in the function library allowing users to develop custom applications.
  

OPTIONAL LCD MONITOR MOUNTING

• An optional adaptor is available to mount the receiver on the back of an LCD monitor.

• VESA-compliant (75mm x 75mm or 100mm x 100mm).

CONTEC's FlexNetViewer is ideal for a variety of applications, including multiple monitor displays in an adjacent lecture hall, informational kiosks in public areas, real-time digital billboards or in a manufacturing facility to view the same screen outside and inside of a clean room.

CONTEC's FlexNetViewer components are lead-free (exceeding JEITA Phase 2 requirements) and RoHS-compliant.