DTP DVI 230 Tx/Rx Transmitter and Receiver • Installation and Operation 7
Supported cables —
The DTP DVI 230 is compatible with CAT 5e, 6, 6a, and 7 shielded twisted pair (F/UTP,
SF/UTP, and S/FTP) and unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) cable.
Cable recommendations —
Extron recommends using the following practices to achieve full transmission distances up
to 230 feet (70 m) and reduce transmission errors.
• Use the following Extron XTP DTP 24 SF/UTP cables and DTP 24 connectors for the
best performance:
• XTP DTP 24/1000 Non‑Plenum 1000’ (305 m) spool 22‑236‑03
• XTP DTP 24P/1000 Plenum 1000’ (305 m) spool 22‑235‑03
• XTP DTP 24 Plug Package of 10 101‑005‑02
• If not using XTP DTP 24 cable, at a minimum, Extron recommends 24 AWG, solid
conductor, STP cable with a minimum bandwidth of 400 MHz.
• Terminate cables with shielded connectors to the TIA/EIA T 568 B standard.
• Use no more than two pass‑through points, which may include patch points, punch
down connectors, couplers, and power injectors. If these pass‑through points are
required, use CAT 6 or 6a shielded couplers and punch down connectors.
NOTE: When using CAT5e and CAT6 cable in bundles or conduits, consider the
following:
• Do not exceed 40% fill capacity in conduits.
• Do not comb the cable for the first 20 meters, where cables are straightened,
aligned, and secured in tight bundles.
• Loosely place cables and limit the use of tie wraps or Velcro
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• Separate twisted pair cables from AC power cables.
