Re: Maximum serial cable length??

["magnatizerr" <magnatizerr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Many thanks for the advice - I think I may give it a try?

Matt -

not sure yet, just wanted to address the control first.

Do you have the links for the Cat5 video extenders? - any advice on
which on to get?

Many thanks

Magnatizerr

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Matthew Miles" <m_miles@b...>
wrote:
> Recently there was a bulk buy of RS232(serial) -> RJ45
(ethernet).
> Using 2 of these you could extend the run up to a max of 150 feet
> (if i'm thinking correctly).  These are sometimes found on eBay.
> What will you be using to extend the video signal?  I only ask as
> there are some CAt5 video extenders on ebay at the moment.
>
> HTH,
>
> Matt
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "magnatizerr"
<magnatizerr@t...>
> wrote:
> > A quick question,
> >
> > I've got the opportunity to buy a 15" touch screen LCD
monitor
> that
> > connects to the PC via a serial cable. I would like to mount the
> > unit in the kitchen to control the server which is in the attic
> > (approx a run of 15 meters).
> >
> > Would this be possible??
> > Or
> > What would be the longest run I could expect?
> > Are there any amplifiers that would allow me to extend the
signal?
> >
> > Many thanks in advance
> >
> > Magnatizerr