{"product_id":"extron-mlc-ir-rs-232-ir-rs-232-expansion-cable-for-mlc-series-comm-cable-50-15-2m","title":"Extron MLC IR RS-232 IR\/RS-232 Expansion Cable for MLC Series Comm Cable, 50’ (15.2m)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Extron MLC IR RS-232 is a specialized expansion cable designed to extend IR and RS-232 control capabilities from Extron MediaLink Controllers (MLC Series) or similar touchpanel controllers to remote devices in professional AV installations. This cable features a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug for IR output on one end and a captive screw connector for bidirectional RS-232 serial control on the other, enabling precise integration of IR-controllable devices like projectors, displays, or source equipment with RS-232 controllable gear such as switchers, scalers, or room lighting systems. It is particularly useful in classrooms, conference rooms, boardrooms, and training facilities where the controller must be mounted in an accessible location while IR emitters and serial ports need to reach ceiling-mounted projectors or rack equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith a practical 6-foot (1.8 m) length, the cable provides sufficient reach for typical under-table or behind-display installations without excess slack, while its shielded construction and high-quality connectors ensure reliable signal transmission and minimal interference. The cable simplifies system wiring by combining IR and RS-232 functions into a single run, reducing cable clutter and installation time for AV integrators deploying Extron control solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeatures Chart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCombined IR and RS-232 Extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eConsolidates control signals into one cable for simplified wiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e3.5 mm Stereo Mini Plug for IR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eStandard connection for IR emitters or blasters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCaptive Screw Connector for RS-232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eSecure, tool-free termination for bidirectional serial control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e6' (1.8 m) Cable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eProvides adequate reach for common AV mounting scenarios\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eShielded Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eReduces EMI\/RFI interference for reliable control signals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCompatible with Extron MLC Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eDirect integration with MediaLink Controllers and similar products\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePlug-and-Play Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eEliminates need for adapters or custom cabling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCompact and Flexible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eEasy routing in furniture, conduits, or behind displays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifications Table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eConnector A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e3.5 mm stereo mini plug (IR output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eConnector B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e3-position captive screw (RS-232: Tx, Rx, Gnd)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e6' (1.8 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eShielded multi-conductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSignal Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eUnidirectional IR; bidirectional RS-232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eExtending IR and RS-232 control from MLC controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eExtron MLC Series MediaLink Controllers; IR emitters and RS-232 devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eInstallation Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eUnder-table, behind-display, or ceiling routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCompare Chart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAspect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eExtron MLC IR RS-232\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eExtron CTL Series Control Cable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eGeneric 3.5 mm to Captive Screw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCombined Signals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eIR + RS-232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eVaries (often power + control)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eSingle signal typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e6' (1.8 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eVaries, often shorter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eCustom or 3-10'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eConnector A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e3.5 mm stereo mini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e3.5 mm mono\/stereo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eConnector B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e3-position captive screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eCaptive screw or Phoenix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eCaptive screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eShielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eYes in pro models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eMLC IR\/RS-232 extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eGeneral Extron control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eGeneric IR or serial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eExtron Optimization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eYes (MLC Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eInstallation Simplicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003ePlug-and-play with MLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003ePlug-and-play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eMay require wiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the main purpose of the MLC IR RS-232 cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e It extends both IR control (for emitters) and RS-232 serial control from an Extron MLC controller to remote AV devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat devices can be controlled using this cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e IR-controllable equipment via the 3.5 mm end (with emitter) and RS-232 controllable devices like projectors, switchers, or scalers via the captive screw end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the MLC IR RS-232 cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e It measures 6 feet (1.8 m), suitable for typical installations under tables or to ceiling-mounted equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the cable shielded?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it features shielding to minimize interference and ensure reliable IR and serial signal transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it require any configuration or power?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, it is passive and plug-and-play when used with compatible Extron MLC controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this cable be used with non-Extron controllers?\u003c\/strong\u003e While optimized for Extron MLC Series, it can work with any controller providing compatible 3.5 mm IR and RS-232 captive screw outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Extron","offers":[{"title":"Default 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