AMX DXLink Multi-Format Wallplate User Manual download pdf (Page 13)

Page 13 AMX Product Brief | ENOVA DGX 16, 32 & DXLink | v1 10.11

TWISTED PAIR DISTRIBUTION

PROBLEM - DISTRIBUTION OF DVI/HDMI VIDEO SIGNALS LONG DISTANCES

Because DVI and HDMI signals have high data rates, sending them further than 15m (45 feet) can result

in signal dropout and failure. Since most AV applications require greater distances of signal travel, an

alternative solution is required. Most available category cable solutions could only carry signals 30 –

60m (100 - 200 feet) at full resolutions of 1920x1080 and most required two category cables. These

solutions typically resulted in unruly cabling, unnecessary rack space, and additional set-up time. Most

importantly, many transport solutions consume extra HDCP keys, further limiting the distribution

capability of HDMI/HDCP signals, which generally do not work well with other matrix switchers.

AMX SOLUTION – DXLINK RECEIVERS

With DXLink Receivers, these issues have been solved. Designed to operate on a single, standard good

quality (250 MHz or better rating) twisted pair cable, DXLink can pass full resolution 1920x1200 at 60 Hz

(including 3D and 2K resolutions) for distances of up to 100 meters (330 feet). DXLink technology

provides a clean, simple-to-use and quickly deployable method for overcoming digital signal distance

transport issues.

DXLINK RECEIVER

The same single twisted pair cable also passes NetLinx bi-directional control, Ethernet from the

embedded switch (including IP video capabilities) and USB keyboard and mouse control. Running all of

this over a single cable simplifies the design and installation process by eliminating the need for separate

control wires and reducing the number of required network drops.

DXLINK TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS POWERED FROM THE ENOVA DGX 16/32

DXLink Transmitters and Receivers receive their power from DXLink input and output boards inside the

Enova DGX enclosure. This means no additional POE injectors are needed at the rack where the matrix

switcher is located. In a 32x32 matrix, requiring external POE injectors would result in the need for an

additional 64 twisted pair cable terminations and several additional rack units.

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