AVPro Edge AC-EXO-444-KIT 2km 18Gbps Fiber Optic Extender Kit

The AVPro Edge AC-EXO-444-KIT is a single-mode fiber HDMI extender kit built to extend 18 Gbps HDMI 4K/60 fps video over long distances. It supports HDR workflows and is designed for visually lossless transmission using Invisible Compression Technology. Use it to push 4K content to remote displays in commercial, industrial, and large residential installations.

This extender kit can transmit up to 2 km (1.25 mi) over single-mode OS2 fiber optic cabling and also supports multi-mode fiber for shorter runs. It supports HDMI 2.0a and 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 compatibility, and dynamic EDID management including EDID Copy and EDID Emulation. TX and RX units include HD and UHD test patterns to help confirm signal and system status.

Fiber helps eliminate EMI and RFI interference that can affect category cabling in noise-prone environments. Built-in downscaling allows 4K, including HDR, to be scaled to 1080p where legacy displays remain in use. Bidirectional control transport and ARC pass-through support simplify integration for control rooms, data centers, surveillance facilities, and demanding AV installs.

Key Features

• 18 Gbps 4K Extension: Extends 18 Gbps HDMI 4K/60 fps content including high dynamic range metadata over fiber.
• 2 km Fiber Distance: Transmits full 4K up to 2 km (1.25 mi) over single-mode fiber.
• Invisible Compression Technology: Preserves metadata to deliver a visually lossless 4K HDR image free from banding artifacts and color shift.
• Downscaling Capable: Transmitter can downscale 4K, including HDR, down to 1080p for legacy display use.
• EDID Management: Dynamic EDID management supports EDID Copy and system interoperability features.
• ARC Pass-Through: Audio Return Channel pass-through from receiver to transmitter via Toslink or HDMI.
• Control Signal Transport: Three-way bidirectional IR passthrough and RS-232 throughput support control to and from connected devices.

Technical Specifications

• Video Resolutions: Up to 4K/60 fps, 4:4:4
• VESA Resolutions: Up to DCI 4K (4096x2160)
• HDR Formats: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision (24 fps & 30 fps), HLG, Dolby Vision
• Chroma Subsampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Supported
• Color Bit Depth: Up to 16-bit (1080), Up to 12-bit (4K)
• Down Scaling: 4K (and HDR) down to 1080p
• Fiber Type: Single-mode (OS2 Recommended), Multi-mode (OM3 Recommended)
• Fiber Connector: LC (Lucent)
• Distance Single-Mode: Single-Mode (Full 4k)2 km (1.25 mi)
• Distance Multi-Mode: Multi-Mode (Full 4k)300 m (1000 ft)
• Bandwidth: 18 Gbps (W/ ICT)
• HDCP: HDCP 2.3 and earlier versions
• Power Consumption: Power Consumption (Total)12 W Max
• Power Supply: Power Supply - Matrix Input: AC 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, Output DC 48 V 0.5 A

What’s in the Box

• Transmitter: AC-EXO-444-TX (Transmitter)
• Receiver: AC-EXO-444-RX (Receiver)
• Power Supplies: 2x 48V Power Supply
• IR Transmitter: 1 x IR Tx Unit
• IR Receiver: 1 x IR Rx Unit
• SFP Modules: 2 x Single-mode SFP (pre-installed)
• Mounting Brackets: 4 x Mounting Brackets
• Bracket Screws: 8 x Screws for Mounting Brackets