Features & Configuration: HDBaseT & CATx Extension

Features & Configuration: HDBaseT & CATx Extension

Overview

The FLEX-CAT12OUT output card and FLEX-CATRX receiver extend 4K60 HDMI signals up to 100m over a single CAT6a cable, with Power over CATx (PoC) eliminating the need for local power at the receiver. This enables centralized matrix switching with distributed display connections across large venues.

SKUs

SKUDescriptionRole
FLEX-CAT12OUTCATx Output Card for FLEX Modular Matrix12-port CATx output card — installed in FLEX chassis
FLEX-CATRXFLEX Series 4K60 HDBaseT CAT ReceiverPoC-powered receiver at display end

Signal Specifications

  • Video: 4K60 4:4:4, HDR, HDCP 2.2
  • Audio: HDMI embedded audio pass-through
  • Cable: CAT6a required for 4K60 at full distance; CAT5e supported for 1080p up to ~70m
  • Maximum distance: 100m (328ft) per segment
  • Power over CATx (PoC): FLEX-CAT12OUT provides PoC to power the FLEX-CATRX receiver — no local power supply at display location required

Cabling Requirements

ResolutionCableMax Distance
4K60 4:4:4CAT6a (solid core)100m
4K60 4:2:0CAT6 or CAT6a100m
1080p60CAT5e / CAT6~70m

Important: Use solid-core CAT6a for best performance. Stranded patch cable is not recommended for long runs. Terminate with T568B pinout. Do not run CATx alongside high-voltage electrical cables.

Installation

  1. Install FLEX-CAT12OUT card in an output slot of the FLEX chassis.
  2. Enable PoC on each port via the web GUI (Output Card Settings → PoC Enable).
  3. Run CAT6a from each FLEX-CAT12OUT port to the corresponding display location. Label each run.
  4. Connect the CAT6a cable to the FLEX-CATRX RJ45 input port at the display end.
  5. Connect the FLEX-CATRX HDMI output to the display’s HDMI input.
  6. The receiver powers up via PoC — no power adapter required.

FLEX-CATRX LEDs

  • Power LED (green): Receiver is receiving PoC power.
  • Link LED (green): HDBaseT link established.
  • Signal LED (green): Active video signal present.

Mixing HDMI and CATx Outputs

FLEX-HDMI12OUT and FLEX-CAT12OUT cards can be installed in the same chassis simultaneously. Assign outputs by card type — HDMI outputs for nearby displays, CATx for remote runs. Any input can be routed to any output regardless of card type.

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