RE: Maximum distance for SCART

[Keith Doxey]

Hi Andrew,

I dont do a faceplate version yet. When there is a faceplate version
available it will be intended for totally fixed installations as it looses
the flexibility of the free standing KAT5 modules.

You "could" put the KAT5 modules some distance away but unless
you use top
quality cable you will negate the benefits offered by KAT5. Top quality
cable (eg VanDamme 5 core Mini Co-ax) will cost you around £5-00 per metre
so a 10 metre run will be more expensive than the KAT5 module itself.

That also means dedicating a wallbox specifically for a SCART connector and
finding a location for the KAT5 modules. Oncve again you are loosing the
flexibility offered by a structured cable system where anything can be
plugged in anywhere.

If I might suggest an alternative, why not make a really short SCART lead
and attach the KAT5 module to the rear of the TV set with Velcro or cable
ties. It would be out of site and the signals would remain immune to
interference for the majority of their journey.

The whole concept of structured cable is that you have a single medium
(RJ45 - CAT5 - RJ45) for the transportation signals around the home and
whatever is plugged into the RJ45 determines the function of that
particular
link.

Consider a typical office 5-10 years ago, a variety of different types of
telephone cable 2pr, 3pr, 4pr, 20pr, 25pr all with fixed terminations,
Thinwire ethernet or TwinAx, 25way Centronics printer cables etc. A modern
office has a large patch panel, RJ45 outlets everywhere and loads of CAT5
cable. That single infrastructure carries all PBX, ISDN, LAN connections
for
the entire company and anything can be moved anywhere in an instant
(provided you have installed enough outlets of course!)

As the homeowner and customer, the final choice is always yours, the
opinions above are based on past experience and what I personally would do.


Regards

Keith

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Subject: [KAT5] Maximum distance for SCART


Keith

I love what KAT5 units do, but I want to hide them away. I know you do a
version for mounting in a wall box (I assume a double box), but then I'd
have to lay on a 12v supply as well as CAT5 cable for signal.

Can I instead put the KAT5 unit further away (in a cupboard), and route the
SCART signals from the wallplate back to the KAT5 unit? It would be max 10m
run. If so, what type of cable should I use?

Best regards

Andrew




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