CAT-Linx 2 Extender

Compact 4K Ultra HD Endpoints

CAT-Linx™ 2 extenders transmit signals up to 4K Ultra HD at 60Hz using conventional CAT 5e/6 cable. CAT-Linx 2 units can transmit HD signals up to 100 meters and 4K Ultra HD signals up to 70 meters. Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) endpoints are compatible with all RGB Spectrum wall processors, multiviewers, switchers, and AV devices from other manufacturers.

  • 4K Ultra HD (60Hz) signals over conventional CAT 5e/6 cable
  • Signal transmission up to 100 meters for HD signals, up to 70 meters for 4K Ultra HD signals
  • HDCP 2.2 compliant
  • Integrated Power-over-HDBaseT (PoH)
  • Convenient mounting rack for 12 RX or TX units available
  • IR and serial control of displays and other AV devices

For installation ease and convenience, CAT-Linx 2 extenders have integrated power (PoH) to supply endpoints over the same CAT5e/6 cable that carries the video and data signals. This eliminates the need for external power connections. A CAT-Linx 2 pair needs only one power supply connected to either the transmitter or the receiver end to power both devices. Compact, space-saving size allows attaching receivers directly to the back of displays.

CAT-Linx 2 extenders offer a bevy of advanced features, including HDCP 2.2, Dolby and DTS HD audio support, and serial and IR control of display devices. The signal extenders provide a cost-effective way to control signal sources and displays. You can control a source from the display location or control the display from the signal source location via the CAT-Linx 2’s IR pass-through function. Bidirectional RS-232 signal transmission between endpoints is also available for serial control of display devices.

CAT-Linx 2 extenders meet the specifications of the HDBaseT Alliance and are compatible with other HDBaseT-certified products. A mounting rack which holds 12 RX or TX units is available. CAT-Linx 2 HDBaseT extenders are a high performance, feature-rich, and cost effective solution for signal distribution, for both small-scale and large-scale installations.

Model: CAT-Linx 2 TX/RX
Video
Input Signal Type
HDMI® 1.4 with HDCP 2.2
Maximum Signal Resolution
4096x2160@60Hz, 3840x2160@60Hz
Color Space & Sampling
4096x2160 & 3840x2160@60Hz: 4:2:0, 4096x2160 & 3840x2160@30Hz: 4:4:4, 2K & HD @60Hz: 4:4:4
Input Video Level
0.5~1.0V p-p
Maximum Pixel Clock Rate
297 MHz
Transport Signal Type
HDBT
Video Impedance
100 ohms
Transmission Distance
Cat 5e/6 cable: 3840x2160 to 70m; 1080P to 100m
Cat 6a/7 cable: 3840x2160 to 100m; 1080P to 100m
Audio
Audio Formats
HDMI® Embedded Audio: Stereo, LPCM 5.1, LPCM 7.1; Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Control
Control Method
RS-232
External Device Control
Via IR (IR Emitter & Receivers included) & RS-232
General
Operating Temperature
0 to 45 °C (32 to 113 °F)
Storage Temperature
-20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)
Humidity
10% to 90%, non-condensing
Power Supply
12V, 1.5A DC / PoH
Dimensions (W x H x D)
7.75 x 3.75 x 0.7 inches (197 x 95.25 x 18 mm)
Weight
1.0 lbs / 0.45 kg
Safety
CE
EMI/EMC CE
FCC Class A
ESD Protection
Human-body Model: ±8kV(Air-gap discharge)/±4kV(Contact discharge)
Brochures 
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CAT-Linx 2 Data Sheet.pdf158.03 KB