Eaton B163-001 AV extender AV transmitter Black
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4K Universal AV over IP Encoder (Transmitter) - 4K 60 Hz
Part B163-001 · UPC 037332300508
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Add to cart Continue browsing- Works with one or more B163-100 decoders (sold separately) to transmit 4K signals
- Switch HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C inputs using push buttons or included IR remote
- Supports HDMI 2.1 features, including HDR10/Dolby Vision, HDCP 2.3 and RGB/4:4:4
- Plug-and-play operation with no software required for easy, immediate installation
- Compliant with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA) for GSA Schedule purchases
About this product
Extend Your Reach Without Compromise
Eaton’s Tripp Lite series of audio/video extenders are designed to overcome one of the biggest challenges in modern AV networks: distance. Whether you’re transmitting HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA or USB-C signals, these extenders ensure that your video and audio remain sharp, synchronized and reliable far beyond the limitations of standard cables. From a few meters to hundreds of feet, they deliver flawless performance without signal degradation.
Universal Solutions for Every Environment
With options for wired, wireless and Power over Cable (PoC) configurations, these extenders fit seamlessly into any setup. Whether transmitting audio/video presentations across multiple displays in a training center, extending video lessons to projectors in a lecture hall or powering digital signage or menu displays in a hotel or restaurant, these extenders can bring quality 4K or even 8K content to your audience.
Benefits That Strengthen Your Network
These extenders reduce the need for costly equipment relocations, simplify cable management and ensure that every display in your network receives the same uncompromised signal. Rugged construction and professional-grade components mean they’re built to perform in demanding environments, minimizing downtime and maximizing your ROI.
Features
- Type
- AV transmitter
- Maximum resolution
- 3840 x 2160 pixels
- Cable types supported
- Cat5e, Cat6
- Maximum transfer distance
- 100 m
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported
- Yes
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology
- High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Dolby Vision
- Maximum refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Front panel control (TX)
- Yes
- Audio system
- Multichannel
- Extended display identification data (EDID)
- Yes
- EDID management
- Yes
- Audio output channels
- 7.1 channels
- IR pass-through
- Yes
- HDCP pass-through
- Yes
- RS-232 pass-through
- Yes
- 3DTV pass-through
- Yes
- LED indicators
- Yes
- Supported video modes
- 720p, 1080p, 3840p
- Supported graphics resolutions
- 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160
- Bandwidth
- 1 Gbit/s
- Resolution
- 3840 x 2160 pixels
- Audio formats supported
- LPCM
- HDCP
- Yes
- Material
- Steel
- Colour depth
- 36 bit
- 3D
- Yes
- Control type
- Buttons, Remote
- Rack mounting
- Yes
- Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) support
- Yes
- Wall mountable
- Yes
- Plug and Play
- Yes
- Networking standards
- IEEE 802.3ab
- Impedance
- 100 Ω
- Daisy chain
- Yes
- Frame rate
- 60 fps
- No video compression
- Yes
- HDCP version
- 2.3
- Product colour
- Black
Ports & interfaces
- Connectivity technology
- Wired
- Ethernet LAN
- Yes
- RJ-45 input ports
- 1
- HDMI in
- 1
- Number of HDMI outputs
- 1
- HDMI version
- 2.1
- DisplayPorts in
- 1
- USB ports quantity
- 3
- USB version
- 2.0
- USB connector type
- Micro-USB B, USB Type-C
- RS-232 input ports
- 1
- Serial interface type
- RS-232
- AUX in
- Yes
- 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) in
- Yes
- Remote (IR) input
- 1
- Remote (IR) output
- 1
- AUX out
- Yes
- Line-in
- Yes
- DC-in jack
- Yes
Power
- Power source type
- AC
- AC input voltage
- 100–240
- AC input frequency
- 50-60 Hz
- Operating voltage
- 5 V
- Input current
- 0.5 A
- Operating voltage (transmitter)
- 5 V
- Output current
- 3 A
- Power consumption (typical)
- 2 W
- Power consumption (max)
- 24 W
- Power consumption (transmitter) (max)
- 24 W
- Power consumption (TX)
- 2 W
- Power consumption (RX)
- 2 W
- External power adapter
- Yes
- Current
- 0.5 A
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Yes
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)
- 0 - 40 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)
- 15 - 50 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions
- Width
- 127 mm
- Depth
- 28 mm
- Height
- 170 mm
- Weight
- 657 g
Packaging data
- Quantity per pack
- 1 pc(s)
Packaging content
- AC adapter included
- Yes
- Cables included
- IR
- IR extender included
- Yes
- IR emitter included
- Yes
- Manual
- Yes
- IR receiver included
- Yes
- Remote control included
- Yes
- Mounting brackets included
- Yes
- Mounting kit
- Yes
Technical details
- Compliance certificates
- RoHS, CE, REACH, WEEE, TAA, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), PSE, TÜV mark, UL, cUL
Certificates
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance
- Yes
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