The Ashton Bentley TX2/DX2 Meeting Room AV Kit is a two-box system that puts USB-C and HDMI laptop inputs at the table and handles routing, USB, and display control at the screen or video bar.
The TX2 Table Hub and DX2 Room Hub connect over a single Cat6A or Cat7 cable up to 35 m (114 ft) and carry uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 video. Together they replace the usual rack of AV equipment in a meeting room that pairs a video bar or room PC with a BYOD laptop.
The DX2 includes a control processor with RS232, CEC, and IP control, plus a built-in web configurator. This kit is the US power version and includes the 100W USB-C charging supply, a 10 m Cat7 cable, and locking USB-C and HDMI cables.
Ashton Bentley TX2/DX2 Features
- Single-cable table-to-room link. The TX2 and DX2 are joined by one Cat6A or Cat7 cable that carries video, audio, USB, and control, and powers the TX2 from the DX2. The manual rates the run at up to 35 m (114 ft), and a 10 m Cat7 cable is in the kit.
- USB-C and HDMI inputs with locking connectors. The TX2 has one USB-C and one HDMI laptop input. The USB-C port also passes gigabit network, USB 2.0 data at up to 350 Mbit/s, and 100W charging, and the supplied locking cables stop users from pulling a plug out mid-meeting.
- Uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 video. Video runs up to 4K at 60 Hz, 4:4:4, 8 bit over HDMI 2.0, with a 600 MHz maximum pixel clock and HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 support. Text and spreadsheets stay sharp on large displays, though it does not handle 10-bit or 8K sources.
- Routing matrix with two outputs. The DX2 adds two auxiliary HDMI inputs, such as a room PC, and two independently scalable HDMI outputs. Output routing can follow the table input or local sources, and switching is automatic on source connection or manual from the optional Tablebox Touch Panel.
- Managed USB for BYOD and video bars. The DX2 provides three USB-A device ports for cameras, speaker bars, and similar gear. Two ports have configurable 5V power switching that cycles power as laptops connect, which keeps peripherals from locking up. The optional UX BYOD Smart Switch extends this.
- Display and codec control built in. The DX2 offers two RS232 display control ports, selectable CEC display control, a programmable Cisco codec control port, and a separate RS232 port for third-party control systems. Zoom Rooms Room Controls are supported, and Cisco touch panels can show its control buttons through the API.
- Per-input EDID and HDCP control. Each input has independent EDID, chosen from presets or copied from the connected display, and HDCP can be turned off where it causes problems with video conferencing codecs. This is useful when a codec or laptop refuses to negotiate a resolution.
- Web configurator and status monitoring. The DX2 hosts a System Configurator web page for setup, and its OLED display shows IP address, gateway, subnet mask, and firmware version. A 100BaseT Ethernet switch supports remote management, Telnet, and status reporting to cloud management platforms.
Where the TX2/DX2 Fits
Conference rooms with a video bar: Connect the DX2 to a Teams or Zoom video bar and the TX2 to the table, so guests plug in one USB-C cable for video, network, and charging.
Dual-display boardrooms: The DX2 drives two HDMI outputs and two displays, with RS232 or CEC control of both screens and a room PC on an auxiliary input.
Lecterns and training rooms: The TX2 mounts under a table or inside a lectern, so presenters get HDMI and USB-C inputs without a rack at the front of the room.
Managed corporate AV estates: Network status reporting and Telnet access let IT teams monitor many rooms from a central management platform.
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Ashton Bentley TX2/DX2 Specifications
- Model: 100-00040-US (TX2/DX2 Meeting Room AV Kit, US power; brochure part no. 100-00040)
- Function: Table hub and room hub system for USB-C and HDMI extension, routing, BYOD, and display control
- Video: Up to 4K2K at 60 Hz, 4:4:4, 8 bit, HDMI 2.0 compliant, 600 MHz maximum pixel clock
- HDCP: 1.4 and 2.2, can be disabled
- TX2 inputs: 1 x USB-C, 1 x HDMI, both with locking cable support
- TX2 output and ports: 1 x HDMI output, gigabit network port to the USB-C device, ABNET port for the Tablebox Touch Panel, to-DX2 RJ45
- USB-C: USB 2.0 up to 350 Mbit/s, USB power delivery up to 20V at 5A (100W) with the supplied USB-C charging supply
- DX2 inputs: 2 x auxiliary HDMI
- DX2 outputs: 2 x HDMI, 3 x USB-A device ports (2 with power switching, 1 non-switched)
- Link: Single Cat6A or Cat7 cable, up to 35 m (114 ft)
- Audio: HDMI embedded audio
- Control: Web configurator, Telnet, RS232 (2 x 3.5 mm display ports and 1 x DB9 third-party port), CEC, Cisco codec control (USB-B), ABNET
- Network: 100BaseT Ethernet switch in the DX2
- Power: DX2 external 24V 64.8W locking supply powers the TX2 over the link; TX2 USB-C charging supply is 24V 5A
- Operating environment: 0 to 45 degrees C, 10% to 90% humidity, non-condensing
- Warranty: 3 years
- Weight: 9 kg (19.8 lb) kit weight
What's in the Box
- 1 x Ashton Bentley TX2 Table Hub
- 1 x Ashton Bentley DX2 Room Hub
- 1 x TX2 USB-C Charging PSU (100W)
- 1 x 10 m Cat7 cable
- 1 x 2.6 m locking USB-C cable
- 1 x 2.8 m locking HDMI cable
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How to Control the TX2/DX2
- Web configurator: The DX2 hosts a System Configurator page for setup, EDID, HDCP, and routing, reached over its network port.
- IP and Telnet: The DX2 Ethernet switch supports remote management, Telnet, and status reporting to cloud management platforms.
- RS232 and CEC: Two RS232 display control ports and selectable CEC control power and select displays.
- Codec control: A programmable Cisco codec port and a serial or USB-B codec control port are provided.
- Tablebox Touch Panel: The optional panel connects over ABNET for manual input selection at the table.
The DX2 also has a programmable RS232 port for third-party control systems, supports Zoom Rooms Room Controls, and uses the Cisco API to place its control buttons on a Cisco Navigator touch panel.
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TX2/DX2 Interconnectivity System Manual (PDF)
Need help with setup? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
Why not buy this Ashton Bentley TX2/DX2 Meeting Room AV Kit today?
Does the TX2/DX2 kit work with Mac laptops without drivers?
Yes. Ashton Bentley lists the X-Range as working with Mac or Windows with no drivers, using USB-C Alt Mode video from the laptop.
How far apart can the TX2 and DX2 be installed?
Yes, they can be separated by up to 35 m (114 ft) of Cat6A or Cat7 cable. The kit includes a 10 m Cat7 cable, so longer runs need your own cable.
Does the 100-00040-US support 4K at 60 Hz?
Yes. It routes up to 4K at 60 Hz, 4:4:4, 8 bit uncompressed video over HDMI 2.0, with HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 support.
Can the TX2 charge a laptop?
Yes. The USB-C input supports USB power delivery up to 100W using the TX2 USB-C Charging PSU that comes in this kit.
Can the DX2 control displays and video conferencing codecs?
Yes. It has two RS232 display ports, selectable CEC, a programmable Cisco codec port, and an RS232 port for third-party control systems.
Does it work with Zoom Rooms and Teams video bars?
Yes. The DX2 supports Zoom Rooms Room Controls, and the manual says video bars work in BYOD mode, with an embedded Teams or Zoom engine, or both.
Can HDCP be turned off?
Yes. HDCP can be set per input or disabled, and EDID can be chosen from presets or copied from the connected display, which helps with codec compatibility.
Does the kit include the cables I need?
Yes. It includes a 10 m Cat7 cable, a 2.6 m locking USB-C cable, and a 2.8 m locking HDMI cable, along with the 100W USB-C charging supply.
Do I need the Tablebox to use this kit?
No. The Tablebox, Touch Panel, retractors, and UX BYOD Smart Switch are optional accessories sold separately, and the kit works with direct cables.
What warranty comes with the TX2/DX2 kit?
Yes, it is covered. Ashton Bentley provides a 3-year manufacturer warranty on the product.
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The kit works with USB-C and HDMI laptops on Mac or Windows, Teams and Zoom video bars, Cisco codecs, and third-party control systems through RS232 and IP.
Why not buy this Ashton Bentley TX2/DX2 Meeting Room AV Kit today?
This Ashton Bentley TX2/DX2 Meeting Room AV Kit includes a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Questions? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
