Binary B-520-MTRX-230-4X4 HDMI Matrix Switcher HDBaseT POC 4x4

Binary B-520-MTRX-230-4X4 HDMI Matrix Switcher HDBaseT POC 4x4

The Binary B-520-MTRX-230-4X4 is a 4x4 HDMI matrix switcher from the 520 Series, designed for custom AV installations requiring flexible source routing over long cable runs. It uses HDBaseT technology over a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable to transmit HDMI video and bidirectional IR signals up to 230 feet. The switcher is Power over Cable (POC) enabled, meaning it supplies power to compatible HDBaseT receivers through the same Cat cable — eliminating the need for a separate power supply at each receiver location.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: B-520-MTRX-230-4X4
• Series: Binary 520 Series
• Matrix configuration: 4 inputs × 4 outputs
• Video standard: HDMI
• Distribution technology: HDBaseT
• Power over Cable (POC): Yes — matrix powers compatible HDBaseT receivers
• Max transmission distance: 230 ft (approx. 70 m) over Cat5e/6
• Cable type: Single Cat5e or Cat6 per output
• Inputs: 4× HDMI (rear panel)
• Outputs: 4× RJ-45 HDBaseT (rear panel)
• Bidirectional IR routing over Cat cable
• Control interfaces: Ethernet (LAN), RS-232, IR routing
• Form factor: 1U rackmount
• Engineered in the USA; manufactured in Taiwan
• Certifications: CE, FCC

Applications

The Binary 520 Series matrix switcher is aimed at the custom residential and commercial AV integration market. A 4x4 matrix of this type allows an integrator to connect up to four HDMI sources — such as Blu-ray players, streaming media devices, cable boxes, or gaming consoles — and route any of them to any of four displays independently. HDBaseT transmission over Cat5e/6 is a standard approach in structured-wiring installations where running individual HDMI cables over long distances is impractical; the single-cable solution also carries control signals (IR and RS-232) back to the matrix, enabling two-way control without additional wiring. POC capability further simplifies installation by removing the need for a local power supply at each remote display location. Ethernet and RS-232 control ports make the unit compatible with third-party control systems commonly used in whole-home automation and commercial AV environments.