User guide

Twisted-pair Cable Compatibility
MultiView™ II DVI-Tx Installation and User Guide 7
Chapter 4 Twisted-pair Cable Compatibility
The MVII-DVI-Tx transmitter is compatible with twisted-pair “FTP” type cable. This type of cable ensures best
possible product performance, and maintains EMC compliance for emissions and susceptibility. However, in
applications that must use cable other than “FTP”, it is up to the end-user to ensure product performance at the
intended resolution and distance, and that additional steps are taken to mitigate any RF interference.
In the FTP cable category, there is regular-skew (or IT-grade) cable, and in some areas, “minimized skew”
(video-grade) cable may be available. The DVI-Tx transmitter is compatible with both types. Follow these tips to
ensure proper usage of your Category cabling:
 Some “low-skew” cable is specific to a particular vendor and is incompatible with our products. Ensure
that any “low-skew” cable is non-proprietary before purchase and installation.
 CAT6 cable, due to the manufacture method, can exhibit much greater skew than standard CAT5/5e.
Please contact tech-support for assistance.
 Cabling for the Magenta MultiView™ Series must be pinned to the TIA-EIA T568B wiring specification.
 We also highly recommend that all cables be pre-terminated and tested. Cables terminated on-site or
in an existing infrastructure should be tested before use to ensure compliance with the TIA-EIA T568B
specification. Using incorrectly terminated cables can damage the Magenta MultiView™ Series.
 The cable should be suitably rated Listed cable ( DUZX ) communication cables, TYPE CMP, CMR,
CMG or CM as designated in the NEC.
 Cables are to be installed in accordance with the NEC and local building and electrical codes. This is
the responsibility of the end user/installer of this product.
The following figure shows the T568B Wiring specification.
Figure 3: T568B pinout for RJ45 connectors and twisted-pair cables