Binary B-500-EXT-230-RS HDBaseT HDMI Extender Kit 4K RS-232 IR POC Cat5e/6

Binary B-500-EXT-230-RS HDBaseT HDMI Extender Kit 4K RS-232 IR POC Cat5e/6

The Binary B-500-EXT-230-RS is a 500 Series HDBaseT HDMI extender kit that includes both a transmitter and a receiver unit. It extends HDMI audio and video signals over a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable, supporting resolutions up to 4K (4096×2160) and carrying RS-232 control and bi-directional IR pass-through on the same cable run. Power Over Cable (POC) allows both units to operate from a single power supply.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Binary B-500-EXT-230-RS (500 Series)
• Signal standard: HDBaseT
• Video interface: HDMI
• Maximum bandwidth: 10.2 Gbps
• Maximum video resolution: 4K (4096×2160 / 3840×2160)
• 2D resolution: up to 1080p @ 60Hz, 48-bit Deep Color
• 3D resolution: up to 1080p @ 24Hz, 48-bit Deep Color
• Audio: all HDMI-defined formats, including DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD, 7.1-channel lossless audio
• HDCP compliance: HDCP 1.2
• Cable type required: Cat5e or Cat6 (TIA/EIA-568-B wiring)
• RS-232 port: DB9 with DCE/DTE/Service switch on each unit
• IR pass-through: bi-directional
• Power: +24V DC 1A input (barrel connector); Power Over Cable (POC) supports single power supply for both units
• EDID: read from connected display source
• Mounting: wall-mountable with integrated mounting flanges/ears
• Transmitter connectors: HDMI IN, RS-232 DB9, HDBaseT RJ45, +24V DC barrel input
• Receiver connectors: HDMI OUT, RS-232 DB9, HDBaseT RJ45, +24V DC barrel input
• Manufactured in Taiwan; engineered in the USA
• Includes: transmitter unit and receiver unit

Applications

HDBaseT extender kits like the B-500-EXT-230-RS are used in residential and commercial AV installations where an HDMI source (Blu-ray player, media server, cable box, AV receiver) needs to drive a display located too far away for a standard HDMI cable — typically up to 100 meters (328 ft) over a single Cat5e/6 run. The integrated RS-232 port allows control signals from an automation system (such as Control4, Crestron, or AMX) to pass through the same cable to control the display. Bi-directional IR lets a user at the display location send remote control commands back to source equipment. The POC feature simplifies installation by powering the remote receiver from the transmitter end, eliminating the need for a local power outlet at the display. These units are well suited for conference rooms, digital signage, home theater installations, and any AV distribution system where long cable runs are required.