Lightware HDMI-TPS-TX86 TPS extender for single CATx cable - 91540086

Product Overview

The Lightware HDMI-TPS-TX86 is a HDBaseT TPS transmitter that converts HDMI input from a source device into an HDBaseT signal for transport over a single CATx cable to a compatible receiver. It is the source-end unit in the HDMI-TPS-TX86/RX86 pair. Unlike the PoE-equipped TX87, the TX86 does not supply power to the receiver over the cable — both ends require their own power supplies. This makes the TX86/RX86 pair suited to installations where local power is available at both locations and overall system cost is the deciding factor.

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Product Description

The TX86 accepts HDMI 2.0 input from a PC, media player, or AV matrix and transmits the signal as HDBaseT over Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat7 structured cabling. Video up to 4K/60Hz is supported alongside multi-channel audio and control signals including RS-232, IR, and 100Base-T Ethernet. EDID management allows a stored EDID profile to be presented to the source, preventing resolution mismatches when the display is not directly connected. The compact chassis is designed for installation at or near the AV source equipment, typically in a rack, behind a wall plate, or on a desk surface.

Key Features

• HDMI 2.0 input with HDCP 2.2 compliance
• 4K/60Hz HDBaseT transmission over Cat5e/6/7
• Extension up to 100m over Cat6
• Bidirectional RS-232 and IR pass-through
• 100Base-T Ethernet pass-through
• EDID management with internal EDID storage
• No PoE output — both ends require local power
• Status LEDs for link and HDCP state
• Designed as matched pair with HDMI-TPS-RX86

Typical Applications

• Corporate boardrooms and training suites distributing 4K from a local PC or Blu-ray player to a remote screen
• House-of-worship AV systems routing HDMI from production equipment to projection screens
• Permanent classroom or lecture hall installations where both AV rack and display wall have mains power
• Digital signage systems with media players at accessible, powered locations at both source and display
• Multi-screen retail video walls fed from a single HDMI source per screen via structured cabling

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the TX86 and TX87?

The TX87 includes an integrated IEEE 802.3af PoE power sourcing function, which powers the matched RX87 receiver over the HDBaseT cable — eliminating the need for a local PSU at the display. The TX86 does not supply PoE, so both the TX86 and RX86 require their own power adapters. The TX86/RX86 pair costs slightly less and is appropriate when power is available at both installation points.

Does the TX86 include a power supply?

Yes. A 12V DC external power adapter is included. The RX86 receiver also requires its own separate power supply (also included with the RX86).

What EDID modes does the TX86 support?

The TX86 supports EDID pass-through from the connected display, as well as a stored EDID mode where a fixed EDID profile is presented to the source regardless of the display's state. Stored EDID mode prevents source resolution changes during signal interruptions.

Can the TX86 work with a matrix switcher or AV processor?

Yes. The TX86 accepts any HDMI 2.0 signal from a matrix output, switcher, or processor. It is commonly deployed as the output extender from a central HDMI matrix to a remote display location.

What happens if Cat5e cable is used instead of Cat6?

Cat5e is supported and will work reliably at distances up to approximately 70 meters for 4K content. For runs approaching 100 meters or in environments with significant electromagnetic interference, Cat6 or Cat7 shielded cable is recommended.