Eaton B127A-1A1-BHBH - HDMI over Cat6 Extender Kit
Overview
The Eaton B127A-1A1-BHBH is a video/AV signal extender kit designed to extend HDMI signals over structured cabling (Cat5e/6) beyond standard cable length limits. It is deployed by audiovisual integrators, network engineers, and facilities teams in conference rooms, digital signage installations, training centers, and auditoriums where HDMI source devices need to be remote from display endpoints without signal degradation. Its purpose is to enable reliable transmission of high-definition video and associated audio over long-distance copper infrastructure.
The kit includes a transmitter and receiver pair that supports Ultra HD (3840 × 2160) at 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, compliant with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 standards. The system leverages Power-over-Cable (PoC) to power the remote unit via the same Cat6 link, eliminating the need for additional power bricks at the receiver. Integrated support for HDR and multi-channel LPCM audio ensures synchronized delivery of video and audio content.
Mechanically, both units are housed in compact metal/plastic enclosures suitable for rack, wall, or surface mounting near source/displays. The transmitter has a local HDMI loop-through port for nearby monitoring. The receiver connects directly to display equipment once the Cat6 backbone is in place.
Integration is native with HDMI 2.0 source gear including media players, set-top boxes, laptops, and gaming consoles, and display endpoints such as UHD TVs and projectors. The solution does not require software and provides plug-and-play operation, with DIP switch configurable USB or IR extension support if required for remote control functions.
A practical deployment example is extending a corporate training room HDMI source to a remote projector or panel over a building's Cat6 backbone where run lengths approach the 230 ft (70 m) passive limit. The kit should not be used in demanding high-noise industrial environments, where external interference could degrade performance, or in applications requiring HDBaseT full feature sets beyond basic HDMI/video extension.
Key Features
- Supports UHD video up to 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz 4:4:4 over Cat6
- HDMI 2.0 with HDR and HDCP 2.2 content transmission
- Transmitter with local HDMI loop-through port
- Power-over-Cable supplies receiver via Cat6 link
- USB or IR extension over Cat6 (DIP switch selectable)
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | Eaton |
| Part Number | B127A-1A1-BHBH |
| Product Type | HDMI over Cat6 Extender Kit |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 3840 × 2160 @ 60 Hz |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:4:4 |
| HDMI Standard | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDCP Version | HDCP 2.2 |
| Cable Type | Cat5e/Cat6 |
| Maximum Transmission Distance | ~230 ft (~70 m) passive |
| Power Technology | Power-over-Cable (PoC) |
| Audio Support | LPCM multi-channel passthrough |
| Local Loop-through | HDMI (transmitter) |
| Control Extension | USB 1.1 or bi-directional IR |
| Connector - Source | HDMI Type-A (F) |
| Connector - Display | HDMI Type-A (F) |
| Connector - Network | RJ45 (F) |
| Operating Temp | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
| Storage Temp | -15 °C to 50 °C (5 °F to 122 °F) |
| Humidity | 0-85 % non-condensing |
| Compliance | HDCP, HDMI, RoHS, FCC, CE, REACH |
| Mounting | Surface/rack/Wall adaptable |
| Weight | ~0.9 lb (~0.41 kg) |
