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IEEE 1394 firewire extender, firewire to cat5e/6/7

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1394 FireWire Extender via CAT5e/6/7:
Extend to 250 feet (76 meters)

Exceed the maximum 1394 FireWire length with Cat5e/6/7 cable.

Also known as: IEEE 1394 firewire extender, firewire to Cat5e/6, exceed maximum 1394 firewire cable length,
Firewire extender, 1394 FireWire extension system, balun, 1394 FireWire range extender.


ROHS Compliant Firewire Cat5e/6 Extender

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 ST-C51394-250 Firewire Cat5e/6 Extender up to 250 meters
ST-C51394-250 (Front and Back)

Features & Applications

The XTENDEX® 1394 FireWire Extender extends one FireWire device up to 279 feet (85 meters) using CAT7 solid 600 MHz STP cable, 250 feet (76 meters) using CAT6 550 MHz solid cable and 230 feet (70 meters) using CAT5e solid cable.
  • Works at speeds of 400, 200 and 100 Mbps.
  • Extend a firewire device up to 250 feet (76 meters).
    • Using CAT7 solid 600 MHz cable, extend up to 279 feet (85 meters).
    • Using CAT6 solid 550 MHz cable, extend up to 250 feet (76 meters).
    • Using Cat5e cable, extend up to 230 feet (70 meters).
  • Supports Plug-n-Play specifications.
  • Pure hardware design, no software or drivers required.
  • Ideal solution for a wide range of applications, including:
    • A/V Broadcasting and Editing (printers, scanners, digital cameras/camcorders, digital audio recorders).
    • Security (Surveillance cameras, webcams, mass storage).
    • Long range IEEE FireWire networking.

Specifications

  • Compatible with computers with 6-pin or 9-pin 1394 connectors.
  • Full duplex data rate at 100/200/400 Mbps.
Connectors
  • One female IEEE 1394 9-pin connector on each local andremote unit.
  • One female RJ45 connector on each local and remote unit.
Dimensions
  • WxDxH (in): 3.0x2.2x1.0
    WxDxH (mm): 76x56x25
Power
  • Supports self-powered devices.
  • Local unit: powered by attached computer through FireWire cable.
  • Remote unit: 110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter.
  • Power consumption: 2.7W
Environmental
  • Operating Temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C).
Regulatory Approvals
  • CE, FCC, RoHS
Cables
  • For best results, CAT6 550 MHz UTP solid cable or CAT7 600 MHz STP solid cable with TIA/EIA-568B wiring terminated with standard RJ45 connectors is recommended.
  • Use the included crossover adapter to enable proper communication between local and remote units.
Package Includes
  • 1394 FireWire Extender – local and remote unit.
  • User manual.
  • Power adapter.
  • 6-inch (152 mm) male 9-pin 1394b bilingual to male 6-pin 1394a cable.
  • Male-to-female CAT5e/6 RJ45 crossover adapter.
Warranty
  • Two years
Firewire Cat5e/6 Extender Application Drawing
Distances for CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7 Cable
Cable
Distance (feet)
Distance (meters)
CAT5e Solid UTP
230
70
CAT6 Solid UTP
200
61
CAT6 Solid STP
200
61
CAT6 550 MHz Solid UTP
250
76
CAT7 600 MHz Solid STP
279
85

1394 Firewire Extender
NTI Part # Description # to Quote
ST-C51394-250
1394 Firewire Extender via Cat5e/6/7 to 250 feet
1394 Firewire Extender via Cat5e/6/7 to 76 meters

Firewire Cables

NTI Part # Description
Length (feet)
Length (meters)
 # to Quote
1394B-9P9P-6 1394b Firewire Cable, 9 Pin Male to 9 Pin Male
6
1.8
1394B-9P6P-6 1394b Firewire Bilingual Cable, 9 Pin Male to 6 Pin Male
6
1.8
1394B-9P4P-6 1394b Firewire Bilingual Cable, 9 Pin Male to 4 Pin Male
6
1.8

CAT6 Solid Unshielded Bulk Cable, 550 MHz, 23 AWG, Gray, 1,000 feet

CAT6 Solid Unshielded Bulk Cable, 550 MHz, 23 AWG, Gray, 305 meters
Part # Description # to Quote
CAT6-BULK-GRAY
1,000 feet shielded bulk cable, gray
305 meter shielded bulk cable, gray

CAT7 Shielded, Solid Bulk Cable, 600 MHz, 23 AWG, Gray, 1,000 feet

CAT7 Shielded, Solid Bulk Cable, 600 MHz, 23 AWG, Gray, 305 meters
Part # Description # to Quote
CAT7-BULK-STP-GRAY
1,000 feet shielded bulk cable, gray
305 meter shielded bulk cable, gray

Low-Profile Strain Relief Boots for CAT6 Cable, Gray
Part # Description # to Quote
BOOT-SKNY6-GRAY 6mm cable boot, gray

CAT6 RJ45 Plugs
Part # Description # to Quote
6-PLG-SOLID CAT6 Solid
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1394 Firewire Extender
NTI Part # Description
ST-C51394-250
1394 Firewire Extender via Cat5e/6/7 to 250 feet
1394 Firewire Extender via Cat5e/6/7 to 76 meters

Firewire Cables
NTI Part # Description
Length (feet)
Length (meters)
1394B-9P9P-6 1394b Firewire Cable, 9 Pin Male to 9 Pin Male
6
1.8
1394B-9P6P-6 1394b Firewire Bilingual Cable, 9 Pin Male to 6 Pin Male
6
1.8
1394B-9P4P-6 1394b Firewire Bilingual Cable, 9 Pin Male to 4 Pin Male
6
1.8

CAT6 Solid Unshielded Bulk Cable, 550 MHz, 23 AWG, Gray, 1,000 feet

CAT6 Solid Unshielded Bulk Cable, 550 MHz, 23 AWG, Gray, 305 meters
Part # Description
CAT6-BULK-GRAY
1,000 feet shielded bulk cable, gray
305 meter shielded bulk cable, gray

CAT7 Shielded, Solid Bulk Cable, 600 MHz, 23 AWG, Gray, 1,000 feet

CAT7 Shielded, Solid Bulk Cable, 600 MHz, 23 AWG, Gray, 305 meters
Part # Description
CAT7-BULK-STP-GRAY
1,000 feet shielded bulk cable, gray
305 meter shielded bulk cable, gray

Low-Profile Strain Relief Boots for CAT6 Cable, Gray
Part # Description
BOOT-SKNY6-GRAY 6mm cable boot, gray

CAT6 RJ45 Plugs
Part # Description
6-PLG-SOLID CAT6 Solid