Lightware MX-TPS-OB-A TPS Output Board with Analog Audio - 91130028

Product Overview

The Lightware MX-TPS-OB-A is a TPS output board with integrated analog audio output, designed for installation in Lightware MX-FR series modular matrix frames. It delivers HDMI video and embedded audio to remote displays over a single CAT cable using HDBaseT technology, with an additional balanced analog audio output for local audio distribution or connection to analog audio systems. This board is the appropriate choice for conference rooms and training spaces where HDMI-over-HDBaseT transmission must be paired with analog audio breakout at the display end.

Product Description

The MX-TPS-OB-A installs into any output slot of a Lightware MX-FR series frame and transmits HDMI video and audio over a single CAT5e/6/7 cable using the HDBaseT protocol at distances up to 100 m. At the remote end, a compatible Lightware TPS receiver or wallplate decodes and outputs HDMI to the local display. The board's dedicated balanced analog audio output provides a separate line-level signal for local speakers, DSP systems, or analog audio amplifiers, eliminating the need for separate audio de-embedders in most installations. Control signals including IR, RS-232, and Ethernet pass over the same CAT cable alongside the video, reducing cabling complexity. EDID is managed per port by the MX frame, and the board supports remote powering of compatible TPS receiver devices.

Key Features

• HDBaseT TPS Output — Transmits HDMI video and audio over a single CAT5e/6/7 cable to distances up to 100 m.
• Balanced Analog Audio Output — Dedicated XLR or terminal-block balanced audio output for direct connection to analog audio systems without a separate de-embedder.
• Control Signal Extension — Passes IR, RS-232, and Ethernet control signals over the same CAT cable as video.
• Remote Power Delivery — Supplies power to compatible Lightware TPS receiver devices over the CAT cable, eliminating receiver power supplies.
• MX Frame Integration — Installs in any output slot of the MX-FR series for full crosspoint matrix routing.
• Per-Port EDID Management — EDID stored and managed per port by the MX frame control system.
• Broad CAT Cable Compatibility — Operates over CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7 unshielded or shielded cable.

Typical Applications

• Conference room AV distribution with local analog audio breakout
• Training room multi-display systems requiring audio to local speakers
• Corporate boardroom with mixed digital and analog audio infrastructure
• All-hands room with distributed speaker zones fed from matrix output

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between MX-TPS-OB and MX-TPS-OB-A?

The MX-TPS-OB-A adds a balanced analog audio output to the base MX-TPS-OB board. The analog audio breakout eliminates the need for a separate de-embedder when connecting to analog speaker systems.

What cable type is required?

CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7 — standard structured cabling. Shielded cable is recommended in electrically noisy environments to maintain signal quality at maximum distances.

Does the board power remote TPS receivers?

Yes. Compatible Lightware TPS receivers can receive operating power from the MX-TPS-OB-A over the CAT cable, removing the need for local power at the display end.

Can control signals pass alongside video?

Yes. IR, RS-232, and Ethernet are all extended over the same CAT cable, allowing display control from the matrix without additional wiring runs.

What frame does this board require?

The MX-TPS-OB-A requires a Lightware MX-FR series frame (such as the MX-FR9). It is not compatible with MX2M frames.

Where can I buy the MX-TPS-OB-A?

Available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net, an authorized Lightware reseller.