{"product_id":"rgb-spectrum-cat-linx-3-tx-transmitter-single-channel-4k-uhd-60hz-over-catx","title":"RGB Spectrum CAT-Linx 3 TX – 4K HDMI CATx Extender Transmitter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RGB Spectrum CAT-Linx 3 TX is the transmitter half of a single-channel 4K HDMI extender pair that carries video over standard CATx structured cabling. It is specified where an HDMI source sits further from the rest of the system than a copper HDMI cable can reliably reach, such as a conference room source device at the table or a control room head-end rack. RGB Spectrum publishes 3840x2160 support to 100 m over Cat 6a or Cat 7 cable, with HDCP 2.2 handling for protected sources. The unit must be deployed with its matching receiver as a pair, and Power-over-CATx lets one end of the link feed the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCATx signal extension is the practical answer when an HDMI run exceeds what passive copper will carry at 4K. The CAT-Linx 3 TX takes the HDMI feed from the source device and puts it onto a single Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a or Cat 7 run, with published distances of 100 m at 3840x2160 and 140 m at 1080P over Cat 6a or Cat 7. Because RGB Spectrum publishes a single shared specification table for both directions of this extender, the same figures apply at each end of the link. HDCP 2.2 handling means protected sources such as media players and laptops pass without handshake failures, and embedded HDMI audio travels with the video. Control reaches connected equipment over RS-232 and over IR, with IR emitter and receiver leads included. Power is 12V 1.5A DC or Power-over-CATx, so a single local supply can feed both ends where the far end has no convenient outlet. The chassis is 7.75 by 3.75 by 0.7 inches and weighs 1.0 lbs, which suits mounting behind a display or under a table. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/rgb-spectrum-cat-linx-3-tx-rx-stacked.jpg?v=1788377977\" alt=\"RGB Spectrum CAT-Linx 3 transmitter and receiver units shown stacked\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:320px;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eThis part is the transmitter only and is sold as a pair with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-cat-linx-3-rx-receiver-single-channel-4k-uhd-60hz-over-catx\"\u003eRGB Spectrum CAT-Linx 3 RX\u003c\/a\u003e. Fixed installations normally add the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-920-12033-table-or-wall-mount-bracket-single-cat-linx-3-or-zio-endpoint\"\u003e920 12033 table or wall mount bracket\u003c\/a\u003e to secure the unit, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-860-11989-replacement-power-supply-cat-linx-2-and-3-2a-12vdc\"\u003e860 11989 replacement power supply\u003c\/a\u003e is the spare to stock for the endpoint. Where a project requires Trade Agreements Act sourcing, specify the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-cat-linx-3-tx-t-transmitter-single-channel-4k-uhd-60hz-taa\"\u003eCAT-Linx 3 TX-T TAA version\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4K over structured cabling\u003c\/strong\u003e — Published support for 4096x2160 and 3840x2160 at 60Hz lets a single CATx run replace a long, unreliable copper HDMI cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 m at 4K\u003c\/strong\u003e — RGB Spectrum publishes 3840x2160 to 100 m and 1080P to 140 m over Cat 6a or Cat 7, which covers most single-building runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDCP 2.2 handling\u003c\/strong\u003e — Protected sources pass through the link without the handshake failures that plague unmanaged long HDMI runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower-over-CATx\u003c\/strong\u003e — One end of the pair can power the other, so a source location without a spare outlet still works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbedded audio support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stereo, LPCM 5.1 and LPCM 7.1 plus Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio travel with the video signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS-232 and IR control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Serial control and IR pass-through, with emitter and receiver leads included, let a control system reach equipment at the far end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — At 7.75 x 3.75 x 0.7 inches and 1.0 lbs the unit mounts behind a display, under a table or on a bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial environmental rating\u003c\/strong\u003e — Published 0 to 45 °C operation and 10% to 90% non-condensing humidity suit conditioned commercial spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConference room\u003c\/strong\u003e — A table source position reaches a wall-mounted display over one structured cable instead of a long HDMI run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoardroom\u003c\/strong\u003e — Credenza-mounted equipment drives a far-wall display at 4K without visible cable trays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining room\u003c\/strong\u003e — Instructor positions and rear-of-room displays connect over the same CATx infrastructure as the data network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/strong\u003e — Projection and display positions well away from the rack are reached within the published 100 m distance at 4K.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/strong\u003e — Divisible spaces run extenders to each display so any partition configuration keeps a signal path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl room\u003c\/strong\u003e — Operator displays are fed from a head-end rack without placing source hardware at the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRGB Spectrum publishes one shared specification table for the CAT-Linx 3 TX and RX; the values below are published by RGB Spectrum for that product line and apply to both directions of the pair. This part number is the transmitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:320px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Signal Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eHDMI 1.4 with HDCP 2.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Signal Resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e4096x2160@60Hz, 3840x2160@60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Space \u0026amp; Sampling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e4096x2160 \u0026amp; 3840x2160@60Hz: 4:2:0; 4096x2160 \u0026amp; 3840x2160@30Hz: 4:4:4; 2K \u0026amp; HD @60Hz: 4:4:4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Video Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e0.5~1.0V p-p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Pixel Clock Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e297 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport Signal Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eCAT 5e\/6\/6a\/7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e100 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eCat 6a\/7: 3840x2160 to 100 m (330 ft); 1080P to 140 m (460 ft) \/ Cat 5e\/6: 3840x2160 to 70 m (230 ft); 1080P to 100 m (330 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eHDMI Embedded Audio: Stereo, LPCM 5.1, LPCM 7.1; Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eRS-232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Device Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eVia IR (IR Emitter \u0026amp; Receivers included) \u0026amp; RS-232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e0 to 45 °C (32 to 113 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e-20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e10% to 90%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e12V, 1.5A DC \/ Power-over-CATx\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e7.75 x 3.75 x 0.7 inches (197 x 95.25 x 18 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e1.0 lbs \/ 0.45 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety and Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eCE; EMI\/EMC CE; FCC Class A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESD Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eHuman-body Model: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) \/ ±4kV (Contact discharge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eSpecifications published by RGB Spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to buy both a transmitter and a receiver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is a point-to-point extender and the transmitter operates only with a matching receiver. Order it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-cat-linx-3-rx-receiver-single-channel-4k-uhd-60hz-over-catx\"\u003eRGB Spectrum CAT-Linx 3 RX\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far will the link run at 4K?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRGB Spectrum publishes 3840x2160 to 100 m (330 ft) and 1080P to 140 m (460 ft) over Cat 6a or Cat 7, and 3840x2160 to 70 m (230 ft) with 1080P to 100 m (330 ft) over Cat 5e or Cat 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cable should be installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe published transport type is CAT 5e\/6\/6a\/7 at 100 ohms. Use Cat 6a or Cat 7 where the run approaches 100 m at 4K, and keep the extender link on its own dedicated cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it pass protected content?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe published input signal type is HDMI 1.4 with HDCP 2.2, so commercial media players and laptops that assert protection pass through the link.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the unit powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe published power supply is 12V 1.5A DC or Power-over-CATx. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-860-11989-replacement-power-supply-cat-linx-2-and-3-2a-12vdc\"\u003e860 11989 replacement power supply\u003c\/a\u003e is the spare to hold for this endpoint family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a control system reach devices at the far end?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The published control method is RS-232, and external device control is available via IR with emitter and receiver leads included as well as RS-232.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should the unit be mounted in a finished room?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-920-12033-table-or-wall-mount-bracket-single-cat-linx-3-or-zio-endpoint\"\u003e920 12033 table or wall mount bracket\u003c\/a\u003e secures a single endpoint to a table or wall, which is preferable to leaving the unit loose behind a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty and support apply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe RGB Spectrum manufacturer warranty applies to this part number, and Creation Networks supports specification and procurement for the deployment. 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