Hall Research HDMI + RS-232 Fiber Optic Extender, HR-731

The HR-731 is a kit of Sender and Receiver modules to extend HDMI and bi-directional RS-232 up to 1 Km (3280 ft) on a single (simplex) multi-mode fiber optic cable (uses SC connector).

The unit is fully HDCP compliant and supports HDMI 1.4 deep-color and 3D. EDID pass-through from the remote display to the source guarantees trouble free operation. Virtually all PC (DVI) and HDTV resolutions are supported.

The Sender / Receiver modules are housed in sturdy and compact metal enclosures and include surface mounting provisions.

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Features

• 1 HDMI input
• Transmits uncompressed HDMI video along with RS-232 to 1000m
• Supports Deep-color (HDMI 1.3 or 1.4) and 3D
• Compatible with DVI video (with DVI to HDMI input cable)
• Status indication of fiber-optic link, Source video, RS232 or CEC extension
• Bi-directional RS-232 data transmission between the sender and the receiver
• RS-232 control of the data channel selection and setup
• Safety interlock does not turn on high-power fiber LED drivers unless fiber-optic cable is plugged in at both ends
• Locking HDMI connectors
• Green design, turns off parts of circuit when they are not in use
• Compact, Rugged, Reliable, and Economical
• Made in USA

Specifications

• Video Inputs:
  1x HDMI or DVI
• Supported Resolutions:
  HDTV from 480i to 1080p
• Optical Wavelength:
  780 nm to 980 nm
• Optical Cable:
  Simplex (only 1 fiber) Multi-Mode. OM2 or OM3
• Temperature:
  Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C);
  Storage: –40 to +185°F (–40 to +85°C)
• Enclosure:
  Sender: Steel,
  Receiver: Steel & Aluminum
• MTBF:
  90,000 hours (calculated estimate)
• Power:
  5 vDC, 2.6A
• Size:
  Sender: 1.25’’H x 2.75”W x 4.28”D (3.2x7.0x10.9 cm)
  Receiver: 1.25’’H x 2.75”W x 4.28”D (3.2x7.0x10.9 cm)
• Weight:
  Sender: 0.4 pounds (0.18 kg)
  Receiver: 0.4 pounds (0.18 kg)

About Hall Research

Hall Research has been a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative Video over CATx, matrix switchers, scaling and automation products. As the creators of the device that revolutionized Video over Cat5, the Mini-Cat®, Hall Research has risen to prominence in the Audio/Video industry. Our products are used by every major industry in thousands of installations worldwide.