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MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User`s manual

1. 1009 CONSUMPTION 1 4W typ 2W DVI D 61000 4 2 Level 4 9 3 2 MODEX AV DVIDL OM 9161 0404 ad 2560x1600 60Hz uu tee M eu A 1920x1200 120Hz 8 bit per color RGB Erame delay o in ted ee No delay Hc Total max 9 9 Gbps Max es louie tt eines 165 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 3D dest ead Yes Embedded audio Return audio excuses cetera No No Yes Advanced EDID management PIG COMMON AINCY meatus 1 3 Aldio apabllily eects WV CIO OD 100 g Power CONSUMPTION io eei 3 5W typ 3 5W max WOMMECIONS PERENNE TED DVI D visual engineering IGHTWARE 9 3 3 MODEX AV HDMI DVI IM Fe CIA TP a T 9161 0407 Max
2. 39 40 6392 ae Bids 40 633 99 619 a MIR TT 41 634 Seral CIO 42 6 4 MODULE PROPERTIES AND SETTINGS 44 6 4 1 Optical link 44 6 4 2 Video modules _ ___ UP 44 6 4 3 Audi OCU 44 6 5 PORT PROPERTIES AND 5 5 47 6 5 1 Analog audio input nennen nennen nnns 48 6 5 2 Analog audio output nennen enne nnne nnne nnn nnns 48 6 5 3 HDMI output 48 6 5 4 HDMI input 49 si 49 WA OO METRE TET 50 PO 50 RUBRI __6______ 51 6 6 1 About EDID memory transmitter 51 SS To ______ _ _6___ 51 6 6 3 Advanced EDID 52 6 6 4 Sources and 52 6 6 5 Changing emulated EDID 3 24 53 6 6 6 Learning EDID
3. ai 48 kHz Maximum Input 4 4 Vp p output 4 4 Vp p 6 dBu Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz x1 dB Mis Input 5dB to 1998 Output 5dB to 73dB and oodB Input output impedance Input 28 output 1 2 9 4 9 MODEX IF AETH mdr mU 9161 0726 Ethernet data rate 10 100Base T full duplex with autodetect Ethernet protocol ARP ICMP ping IP TCP DHCP HTTP SMTP Telnet Power over Not supported E Nd 759 POWER COMSUMPUOM tt Doi 1 5 W typ 2 3 W max COMME CONS xcu 4 x female RJ45 ESD 61000 4 2 Level 4 9 4 10 MODEX IF ETH ECN UIMDER a 9161 0727 Ethernet data rate 10 100Base T full duplex with autodetect Ethernet protocol ARP ICMP ping IP TCP DHCP HTTP SMTP Telnet Power over ee Not supported t Yes MV CLO Ure m 759 Power consumption 0 1 W typ 0 2 W max Connector Neutrik Ethercon RJ 45 receptacle with lat
4. Total max 2 97 Gbps Supported video SD SDI HD SDI 3G SDI SD 5 Embedded Yes zBIBESU RT ______ Audio Capabilly e eae 8 channel PU ies 1204 Power consumption ss send 0 7W typ 1 1W max 64 3xBNC 1x in 2x loop out ESD DIOLS CHO 61000 4 2 Level 4 The transmitted audio depends the Media connector For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connecior 9 3 7 MODEX AV DVI OM Part ERI ILU 9161 0430 1920x1200 36 bit Mu M E 1600x1200 24 bit oe 24 30 36 bit deep color visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 1 RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 FU CS No delay Data Total 6 75 Gbps MOX mE nen I T MT 225 2 Supported video DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 3a IO M sm
5. beet 79 Ta IWS PROTOCOL TREE T 79 JREMOTE cia 80 752222 asthe 80 7 9 9 80 Z9 sc Se cM T epa c EMT 81 Z5 IMEDA o serius tee DUIS desee HOM Pu cca Cist cuv T apa 81 10 ES D DS cuv T dpa 81 VIDEO PORT AND CROSSPOINT SETTINGS 81 7 4 1 Query the video crosspoint setting 81 7 4 2 Query the status of source 82 T3 Mute PO rnt 83 LAA AMVC AM DOM 83 25 COCK 83 TAG mr 83 Mute TNC RE T UT T Um 83 74 60 84 7 429 E E I UU 84 105 Unlock ___ 84 7 5 AUDIO PORT AND CROSSPOINT S
6. 1 1920x1200 36 bit O 1600x1200 24 bit cable length 22 30m Go 24 30 36 Color SPACE RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 FO CS n E E No delay Total max 6 75 Gbps MALDE 225 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 3a Embedded audio Return Yes No EDID Yes Advanced EDID management HDCP votis 1 3 Audio Capability 8 channel HBP compressed MEV CUCU __ _ 1050 Power consumption 4 1 3 W typ 2 2 W max CONDE COI DVI D ESD protection 61000 4 2 Level 4 The transmitted audio depends the Media connector For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connector 9 3 1 MODEX AV HDMI DVI 4K IM 9161 0410 Max 1600x1200 60HZ 36 bit
7. 53 Exporning an EDID 53 6 6 9 ImMponing an EDID 53 54 5 6 10 Cheating __ 54 QING an EDID __ _____ 55 leen X 55 CCN lom 55 Uem 55 VB EMEN A 56 EVENT IV CIR T 56 su EEEI X i E 57 6 8 2 Wizard MOUE areca 58 6 8 3 Advanced Mode 59 6 8 4 Save load or clear AN 60 69 MENU 61 EON 61 6 9 2 Network 61 62 6 9 4 System log RTT 62 TAG R 63 6096 64 6 10 CONFIGURATION CLONING BACKUP 66 6 10 1 Cloning steps in a 66 6 10 2 Save the settings of the extender 66 6 10 3 Upload the settings to a device 67 6 10 4
8. 9 1 2 DESCRIPTION EU 9 150 FEATURE notte E 10 TA cR E 11 CONTROLS AND 6 222 222 12 Zale MODEX CONCEP I M 12 22a PIPER 13 15 24 15 25 VIDEO MODULES 16 2202 INTERFACE MODULES 17 24 ELC OTRICAL CONNECTIONS 18 6 OPUCAMCOMMECIONS dave 18 2 2 MOM NOS ice 19 2 0202 19 2 7 4 JDisplayPortanp t arid 20 2 1 01 BNGGCODDEGIORS ODD La tale neat 20 2 700 214751441518 caidas hot a O 20 2 7 7 Analog stereo audio 21 2 7 8 S PDIF digital audio input and output eese sternere nnns 21 27292 CONMMCCIONS seis cr ETE 21 2 7110
9. Data rate Total max 10 8 Gpbs 1 62 2 7 Gbps lane Supported video DP 1 1a compliant TR AE E Yes Embedded 2 2 9999 Yes EDID 2 4 Yes Advanced EDID management HDCP compliancy 1 3 Audio Capability 8 channel HBR compressed VV GIGI ciatatecarasaticetasinestasansansaiidasacadetiantataiamioocstatiniedatatasatasiintidcintareesaaatteaaters 959 Power consumption 0 8W typ 2 5W max Standard DisplayPort gold plated connector EOS O mU m mI 61000 4 2 Level 4 The transmitted audio depends on the Media connector For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connector 9 3 5 MODEX AV DP OM PiU A 9161 0422 Max ON is 2560x1600 60Hz 1 m 4096x2160 24Hz Color depth 24 30 36 bit deep color RE n RGB YUV 4 4 4 10 bit color ee ee YUV 4 2 2 4 2 0 12 bit color RGB 4 4 4 to YUV 4 4 4 Fame delay
10. 3840x2160 30HZ 24 bit 1920x1080p 120Hz 24 bit cable length 22 AW G iiie tritt eb rtt eorr piae hk red 30m arrear 24 30 36 bit deep color COO SDC Pe Oe RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 Frame No delay Bug 9 5 Max TOI CLC 300 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 4 3D SUD DOM PM Yes Embedded audio Return Yes No EDID 2 2 Yes Advanced EDID management COMMON GY t M TETTE 1 4 Audio capability 8 channel PCM HBR compressed Power consumption 2 75 max CNET scenes DVI D HDMI OF OMS COM t 61000 4 2 Level 4 The transmitted audio depends the Media connector For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connecior 9 3 2 MODEX AV HDMI OM TUNMMIOS pm 9161 0413 Max FOSOIUTI OM n Iit 1920x1200 36bit 1600x1200 24bit OL m 24 30 36 bit deep color RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 ee No delay Data
11. window with selected EDID panel Selecting none of the Opening Advanced EDID Unselect All Edit Editor with selected in the Opening Easy EDID Creator Create 6 6 4 Sources and Destinations The EDID memory consists of four parts Factory EDID list shows the pre programmed EDIDs F1 F 119 Dynamic EDID List shows the display device connected to the device s outputs The unit stores the last display devices EDID on either output so there is an EDID shown even if there is no display device attached to the output port at the moment User memory shows the memory locations U1 U31 which can be used by the user to save custom EDIDs Emulated EDID list shows the currently emulated EDID the inputs The source column displays the memory location where the current EDID was routed from The source reads the EDID from the Emulated EDID memory on the INPUT port The user can copy an EDID from any of the User Factory Dynamic EDID lists to the user memory locations There are two types of emulation static and dynamic Static EDID emulation happens when EDID from the Factory or User EDID list is selected In this case the Emulated EDID will remain the same until the user emulates another EDID Dynamic EDID emulation can be enabled by selecting Dx EDID memory attached monitor s EDID is copied to the input if a new monitor is attached to the ou
12. Eee DALAT ALS M T Total 10 8 Gpbs 1 62 2 7 Gbps lane Supported video Standards DP 1 1a compliant MM AE UT Yes Embedded audio o o da teense Yes EDID SATION Yes Advanced EDID management COMPIAIICY TTE 1 3 AUGIO CababDINY 8 channel HBR compressed n 9504 Power consumption 0 8W typ 2 5W max Standard DisplayPort gold plated connector eve 61000 4 2 Level 4 The transmitted audio depends on the Media connector For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connector 9 3 6 MODEX AV 3GSDI IM p E 9161 0426 1920x10800 60Hz 3G SDI Level A 1920x1080p YCbCr 4 2 2 3G SDI Level B 1920x1080p YCbCr 4 2 2 Max Input cable ee nipote eiut 130 3G SDI 20 bit ree 10 bit Y 10 bit CoCr 12 bit RGB Frame TN No delay
13. 8 channel PCM or HBR compressed NICO pee Up PNE NE 110g Power consumption 0 38 W typ 2 88 W max visual engineering IGHTWARE CONECO DVI D HDMI EGO OPO LOCO MMi 61000 4 2 Level 4 The transmitted audio depends the Media connector For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connecior 9 4 Interface modules 9 4 1 MODEX IF RS232 xcuagailn m 9161 0712 Supported baud rate from 2400 to 256000 configurable wel cilio RX TX bidirectional E VY n 60 g Power consumption 0 1 W typ 0 2 max m 9 pole D sub BOSC UO p seh IEC61000 4 2 Level 4 9 4 2 MODEX IF 2xRS232 5 ace tees Cosine aa deena aes 9161 0713 Supported baud rate from 2400 to 256000 configurable Signal 2 RX TX bidirectional WY mm teens 70g Power consumption 8 0 1 W typ 0 2 W max Siu 2 x 9 pole D sub since 610
14. F103 1280x 1024 751 Hz H 244 1920x 1080 9500 Hz F104 1600x 1200 9500 Hz H F45 1920x 1080 59 93 Hz F105 1600x 1200 9600 Hz H F46 1920x 1080 9600 Hz F106 1920x 1200 59 55 Hz H F48 Universal ALL H F49 Universal HDM DC H F50 720x 480 301 Hz F51 720x 576 0253 Hz H F52 F53 640x 480 75 0 Hz Reserved EE F54 800x 600 9500 Hz 0202 F55 800 600 60 3 Hz Reserved Cd F56 800x 600 97499 Hz F116 Reserved F117 Reserved 258 1024x 768 96 0 Hz A F118 Universal 4K F59 1024x 768 75 2 Hz F119 Universal 4K_ALL HK F6e0 1280x 768 500 Hz EDID types D DVI EDID H HDMI EDID A Analog EDID DL Dual Link EDID H3D HDMI EDID with 3D support HAK HDMI EDID with 4K resolution support visual engineering IGHTWARE 11 4 Content of the backup file The backup file contains numerous settings and parameters saved from the device When the file is uploaded to a device the followings will be overwritten RS 232 port Baud rate Data bits Stop bits Parity mode enable disable Port nr Ethernet Enable Disable in Core module Cl Command Injection Info The backup file is always device dependent the content of the file is collected from the given MODEX Info The port names are stored always w
15. Embedded audio Return Yes No EDID emwulation eere Yes Advanced EDID management BG 1 3 Audio Capability 8 channel HBR compressed 950 Power consumption eta iere moet 0 4W typ 0 7W max DVI D ESD protection 61000 4 2 Level 4 The transmitted audio depends the Media connector For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connecior 9 3 8 MODEX AV DVI IM Pan 9161 0433 Max 2 0 66 renis 1920x1200 36 bit 1600x1200 24 bit max cable length 22 AVV 30 COLON CU 24 30 36 bit deep color COLOR RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 Frame CS AY No delay Total max 6 75 Gbps lt ____ ___ 225 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 3a FD SUD DOG Embedded audio Return Yes No EDID emulation
16. No delay TR NS 9 Gbps Max DIXCl PE 300 2 Supported video 0222 22 40000 DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 4 SD OO Yes Embedded audio Return 0 Yes No visual engineering IGHTWARE EDID emwulation eere Yes Advanced EDID management HOC eodein _____ _ 1 4 Audio capability 8 channel HBR compressed La an MC A E gt M 95g Power consumption 0 38W typ 2 88 W max TO TEE HDMI ESD protection 61000 4 2 Level 4 The transmitted audio depends the Media connector For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connector 9 3 4 MODEX AV DP IM 9161 0419 Max 2560x1600 60Hz O 4096x2160 24Hz Max DP cable length 24 AW QG sees 15m Color dept 24 30 36 bit deep color RGB YUV 4 4 4 10 bit color YUV 4 2 2 4 2 0 12 bit color RGB 4 4 4 to YUV 4 4 4
17. fr m rm A IS MOD EX F 1 U car c users ro EX F15 OP Manual nie PETTI ats ud UU 4 MODEX AV DVI OM Part nr 9161 0430 MODEX AV HDMI DVI 4K OM Part nr 9161 0439 2 6 Interface modules MODEX IF RS232 Part nr 9161 0712 MODEX IF RS232 IR Part nr 9161 0715 MODEX IF AUDOUT Part nr 9161 0720 ETHERNET MODEX IF ETH ECN Part nr 9161 0727 MODEX AV DVI IM Part nr 9161 0433 MODEX IF 2xRS232 Part nr 9161 0713 Ethernet 10 100 Part nr 9161 0718 S PDIF S PDIF OUT ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN ohn MODEX IF AUD Part nr 9161 0721 RS 232 Ethernet 10 100 S MODEX IF 2ETH RS232 Part nr 9161 0730 MODEX AV DVI 4K OM Part nr 9161 0436 MODEX IF RS232 RS422 Part nr 9161 0714 IN ANALOG IN 5 MODEX IF AUDIN Part nr 9161 0719 MODEX IF AETH Part nr 9161 0726 lt m gem l 7 g ea 9 Section 2 Controls and connections 120 visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 Electrical connections 2 1 Fiber optical connectors MODEX can be ordered with several standard fiber connector types 6 ST receptacle SC receptacle NT receptacle LC receptacle Neutrik
18. Factory Preset EDIDs ni User programmable memories IER c c Last attached monitor s EDID output Emulated EDID input Dynamic factory and user EDIDs can be switched and emulated at the input s Info Factory EDIDs Fxx are factory preprogrammed and cannot be modified These are the most commonly used resolutions The EDID list can be found in section 11 3 on page 117 Info MODEX can handle both 128 Byte EDID and 256 Byte extended EDID structures Info Attached monitor s EDID is stored automatically until a new monitor is attached to that particular output In case of powering the unit off last attached monitor s EDID remains in non volatile memory even if the monitor is disconnected 6 6 2 EDID types Most of the factory preset EDIDs include only one resolution This is to force the connected source to give a signal with the needed resolution However there are Universal EDIDs as well which allow many resolutions Factory EDIDs are divided into groups regarding their tyoe Some EDIDs support DVI only some support HDMI and some are for analog VGA signals Also there are EDIDs for Dual Link DVI resolutions DVI EDIDs does not support audio Universal DVI EDID indicates support for many PC VESA resolutions HDMI EDIDs support embedded audio These EDIDs have PCM stereo audio format enabled To allow other audio formats like Dolby and DTS special EDIDs have to be used There are three Universal HDMI E
19. 30 5 25 us a adu tut 31 5 2 1 5 Setlligs us 31 522 cm 32 9 95 MODULE S MENU us te ete eal a ode eu cad 33 9231 metodo ido des tense 33 92 22 Optical module lettuce E ro teilte ea ala idea 34 5 5 9 2 34 922242 Serial IEmodule Ee 35 5202 ne ea tla ies cl aaa et M ud es 35 Dia GROSSPOINTS MENU a ak 35 5 5 EDIDMENU TRANSMITTER bas ut 35 9 66 ED IDIMENU RECE NER latte c us ub E bud d 36 NONE PRESETS MENU CE 36 visual engineering IGHTWARE om PEE 100 Eo MR 36 Due DIOS __________ 36 6 WEB CONTROL USING THE BUILT IN WEBSITE 2 2222 21 37 6 1 NETWORK 37 E EE 37 6 1 2 Establishing the connection 37 6 2 BIE TI E cic RE 38 6 3 MENU saroz
20. 34 1 Confoz s i axono 5 fis AUXCH p e Lae a LINN NN 7 Mt tene 17 AUX CHIH 7 Me Lane 2 17 AUXCH S e fe cmo ss 9 McLane i 19 9 MLlen2 19 Reum 10 Lane 0 n 20 PWR 10 ML Lane 2 20 DP PWR Table 2 3 DisplayPort connector assignments 2 7 5 BNC connectors SDI Standard BNC receptacle is used for SD HD 3G SDI input and outputs er mi re Figure 2 2 BNC receptacle and plug Recommended coax cable type Belden 1694A 2 6 Ethernet port MODEX can be remote controlled through Ethernet The Ethernet port can be connected to a LAN hub switch or router with a UTP patch cable Info Do not connect more than one port of the MODEX pair to the same LAN to avoid loops ird Wire color green orange OFF link 10 Mbps 1 Green stripe 100Mops 2 x ____ RX Orange stripe 4 Notused Blue ____ 5 Notused Blue stripe 6 RX Orange ___ 8 Brown ____ Table 2 4 RJ45 connector and Ethernet pin connections 2 7 7 Analog stereo audio balanced 5 pole Phoenix connector is used for balanced analog audio The connector is used on certain interface modules as a configurable input or output Always check if thi
21. interface and physical link modules have their special property list Related ports are indicated by the color of the module property bar Different color means different module Left click on Module property bar to open module property window 6 4 1 Optical link quality The properties panel of MODEX PH OPTx module contains a feature that gives information about the Sanaa optical link quality between the extenders measurement is performed on the local and remote ae side too Scroll down the window the section will be visible Link quality Link uptime 0 day s 00h 05m 215 6 4 2 Video modules Certain video modules have more than one video inputs or outputs but only one of these inputs or outputs can be Module configuration DVI input active used in video crosspoint The reason is that only one mode input active video stream transmission is permitted between the core module and the video module Under Settings there is a Mode selector which activates the interface The active input or output port of selected mode appears in video crosspoint and the port property becomes available Info If the module is locked the active interface cannot be changed 6 4 3 Audio modules There is a mode selector under Settings of Audio modules Each audio port can be assigned to one of the two audio groups Main or S PDIF using mode function After setting the mode of th
22. planned for future developments Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays Pay attention to the DVI cable if dual link signal is to be sent use only dual link capable DVI cables 1 21314 516 7181 73 14 15 16 sr 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Pin _ 9 TWDS bata 17 TDS Datao 72 TwDSDaaa 10 MDS Datat 18 TMDS 73 TMDS Shield 11 06 Data1 3 Shield 19 TMDS Datao s Shield 4 12 TmDS Datas 20 TMDSDatas _ Ls 13 Datas 21 Datas L6 i14 sSVPowr __ 22 TMDS Clock Shield L7 Doc data 15 GND sv 28 ne 18 24 THOS Cook n G ne s GN Table 2 2 DVI I connector pin assignments These pins are connected only in MODEX AV DVIDL IM and MODEX AV DVIDL OM modules visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 7 4 DisplayPort input and output 1917151311 9 7 5 3 1 864 INPUT OUTPUT oou ____ Pin _ Signa Signa Signa Signal 1 6 1 wc taneo GND 2 ono __ 12 2 12 Lanese 3 13 3 ME Lane Om 12 Contor Ca
23. 024 Upgrading LDU T 94 8 2 5 Connect the computer the MODEX 94 8 2 6 Start the LDU and follow the instructions shown on the screen 95 9 6 ld M 99 ge ne 99 MODEX UI 99 100 9 2 1 MODEX F15 OPTS and 15 100 VIDEOS AUDIO 101 9 3 1 101 9 3 2 MODEX AV DVIDL OM 101 9 3 3 102 9 3 1 MODEX AV HDMI DVI AK IM 004404000000 0 102 9 3 2 MODEX AV HDMI OM 2 044 0 000000000000 103 9 3 3 103 9 3 4 2 22 0 104 9 3 5 104 9 3 6 105 9 3 7 MODEX AV DVI Ol 105
24. 416 999 999 Upgrade 109 41 6 999 999 192 168 0 102 MEX 108 410 999 999 Upgrade MEX 108 41 0 999 999 192 168 0 101 DETAILS Start button begins the upgrade process Details button opens a new window that displays the process visual engineering IGHTWARE If the upgrade of a device is finished its log can be opened by the View button on the right When all the tasks are finished a windows appears Click OK to close and Next to display the summary page 1 Select Package 2 Select Devices 3 Upgrade Devices Lightware Device Updater 4 Finish Task Status MEX 109 416 999 999 109 41 6 999 999 MEX 108 410 999 999 INFORMATION MEX 108 41 0 999 999 Bootload process completed successfully OK DETAILS Step 4 Finish Lightware Device Updater 1 Select Package 2 Select Devices 3 Upgrade Devices 4 Finish Summary Bootload process started SUCCESS 109 41 6 999 999 UPDATE Components upgraded successfully SUCCESS MEX 108 41 0 999 999 UPDATE Components upgraded successfully Bootload process finished SUCCESS REPEAT OPEN LOGS EXPORT LOGS Repeat button starts the process again with the selected device s Open log directory shows the temporary folder where the logs can be found Export log files by saving them as a zipped file Press Exit to close the program However the devices are rebooted after th
25. If the Network settings of the destination device shall stay unchanged make sure that these lines are deleted from the backup file before you upload and restore it in a device The network settings are listed at the end of the file the lines starting with SET MANAGEMENT NETWORK and CALL MANAGEMENT NETWORK visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 11 Advanced view Advanced view is the surface for LW3 protocol settings with a terminal window Commands and specific parameters that are not available on the user interface can be run and set Detailed information about the protocol nodes methods and parameters can be found in chapter 7 on page 70 Click on Close button to hide the Advanced view Wa Selected node MANAGEMENT NETWORK 2015 11 05 12 14 26 lt o i 2015 11 05 12 14 26 lt REMOTE Lw2Port 2015 11 05 12 14 27 gt 0043 CLOSE 2015 11 05 12 14 27 gt 0044 GET MANAGEMENT P 99 PRESETS 2015 11 05 12 14 27 gt 0045 GET MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT Lw3Port 2015 11 05 12 14 27 gt 0046 MANAGEMENT 2015 11 05 12 14 27 0043 NETWORK Manual 107 Manual 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt c LOCK 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt HttpPort Manual 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt 40044 STATUS 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt MANAGEMENT NETWORK 106 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt n MANAGEMENT LOCK ei 3 102 168 0 101 Manual 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt MANAGEMENT STATUS 201
26. MANAGEMENT NETWORK IpAddres 2015 11 05 12 14 27 pr MANAGEMENT NETWORK NetworkM 4 nm DhcpEnabled Manual e Autoscroll Open terminal window Clear Enable editing Figure 6 17 Advanced view Terminal window Commands and responses are listed in this window The timecode in every row shows the exact time when the command was sent the response received Sent command 15 displayed in red and starts with gt character received response is displayed in blue and starts with character The content of the window can be emptied by the Clear button o Controls Commands queries can be typed directly in the textbox Send button Execute the command in the field Clear button Empty the terminal window Autoscroll The terminal window is scrolled automatically when a new line appears Untick the option to freeze the window Open terminal window The separate window can show the commands and responses after closing the advanced view Enable editing When the Advanced view is opened the values in the boxes cannot be modified displayed in dark grey To unlock the boxes untick this option Protocol tree Displays the LW3 node tree MODEX F15 OPTS MODEX F15 OPTM User s Manual Node content The properties and methods are shown which belong to the selected node in the protocol tree Manual button Manual short description of the node can be called and displayed in the terminal
27. asterisk wildchar can be used Command format CLOSEe nodePath Response format c e nodePath Example gt CLOSKe MANAGEMENT lt visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 2 7 Notifications about the changes of the properties When the value of a property is changed and the user is subscribed to the node which the property belongs to an asynchronous notification is generated This notification is called as the change message format of such a message is very similar to the response for GET command Format CHGe nodePath propertyName newPropertyValue A short example of how to use the subscription Below an example is presented how the subscriptions work and how to use them In the example there are two independent users controlling the device through two independent connections C 1 and 2 The events in the rows occur after each other gt OPENe EDID User1 subscribes to EDID node lt o e EDID gt GETe EDID EdidStatus 1 queries EDID EdidStatus lt pre EDID EdidStatus D1 E1 D1 E2 gt GETe EDID EdidStatus User2 queries EDID EdidStatus 2 lt pre EDID EdidStatus D1 E1 D1 E2 gt CALLe EDID switch U1 E1 User2 switches EDID lt mOe EDID switch gt CHGe EDID EdidStatus U1 E1 D1 E2 Userl got a change message C 1 CLOSEe EDID User1 unsubscribes from the node c e EDID 7 2 8 Signature For some command
28. only on input 02020 Analog out Volume dB 04 Analog out Balance nvert phase DC filter 11 3 Factory EDID list Resolution Resolution Type F01 640x 480 95995 Hz D F61 1280x 768 59 92 Hz 02 848x 480 60 0 Hz D F62 1280x 768 0750 Hz F03 800x 600 96030 Hz D F63 1360x 768 601 Hz F04 1024x 768 9600 Hz D F64 1364x 768 9500 Hz F05 1280x 768 9500 Hz D F65 1364x 768 59 93 Hz F06 1280 768 59 92 Hz D F66 1364x 768 74 98 Hz 1280x 768 9750 Hz D F67 1280x 1024 9500 Hz F08 1360x 768 601 Hz D F68 1280 1024 2601 Hz F09 1280x 1024 50 0 Hz D F69 1366x 1024 59 99 Hz F10 1280x 1024 60 1 Hz D F70 1400x 1050 49 99 Hz 1280x 1024 9751 Hz D F71 1400x 1050 59 99 Hz F12 1400x 1050 49 99 Hz D F72 1400x 1050 9750 Hz F13 1400x 1050 59 99 Hz D 1920x 540 9500 Hz F14 1400x 1050 9750 Hz D F74 1920x 540 95998 Hz F15 1680x 1050 59 99 Hz D F75 1920x 1080 50 0 Hz F16 1920x 1080 9500 Hz D F76 1920x 1080 60 0 Hz Fi7 1920x 1080 9600 Hz D F77 1600x 1200 9500 Hz F18 2048x 1080 9500 Hz D F78 1600x 1200 9600 Hz F79 1920x 1200 59 55 Hz 221281221228 gt gt gt F108
29. product please contact support lightware eu LDU can be installed to a Windows PC Info While the firmware is being upgraded normal operation mode is suspended as the extender is switched to bootload mode Signal processing between the extenders is not performed Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade If any problem occurs switch off the extender and restart the process Info User EDID memory or settings are not modified erased during the upgrade Important Always upgrade both extenders of a MODEX pair if you upgrade the transmitter use the same firmware package also on the receiver More devices can be upgraded at the same time in this case connect them to the LAN via Ethernet and make sure they are not connected to each other by fiber optical cable Info Remote firmware upgrade through the optical cable is available since the hardware v3 0 Info For MODEX with hardware 3 0 and above apply firmware v1 2 8 or above 8 1 Short instructions Step 1 Get the firmware pack and the Lightware Device Updater LDU application Step 2 Install the LDU application Step 3 Connect the computer to the MODEX device s Step 4 Start the LDU and follow the instructions shown on the screen 8 2 Detailed instructions 8 2 1 Get the firmware pack and the LDU application In order to get the firmware pack with the necessary components Ifp file for your device s please contact support lightware eu The LDU application can be downloa
30. window At the same time it gives the opportunity to set parameters rename a port or access special functions e g Frame detector at input port side Muting only on output ports Outputs can be easily muted by clicking on the button Unmuted If the output is muted button text is Muted When a port is muted no signal is present on the output Locking only on input ports Outputs can be easily locked by clicking on the button Unlocked If the output is locked button text is Locked Info Ifthe port is locked its mute state cannot be changed neither by the button nor by loading a preset Port name The name of a port can be changed by typing the new name and clicking the Set button The change will be visible on the port button and on front panel menu The following characters are allowed when naming Letters A Z and a z hyphen underscore numbers 0 9 and dot Frame detector on video input ports Input ports can show detailed information about the signal like blanking intervals and active video resolution This feature is a good troubleshooter if compatibility problems occur during system installation To access this function open parameter window for the input port on which the signal has to be checked Click on Frame Detector button to show detailed timings Horizontal resolution 2200 pixels Vertical resolution 1125 lines Active pixels 1920 pixels Active lines 1080 lines Vertical back porch 3
31. 3 or 6 5 2 HDMI output HDMI mode Check the properties of the output Section 5 3 3 signal contains was set to DVI port on RX and set to HDMI or Auto or section 6 5 3 no audio Symptom Rootcause Action Referto HDMI output DVI EDID is Check the EDID and select an HDMI Section 5 5 or signal contains emulated EDID to emulate section 6 6 no audio Serial and Infra modules Connected Cable Check the connectors to fit well serial device connection check the wiring of the plugs cannot be problem controlled Section 2 7 10 Serial settings Check the serial port settings in the Section 6 5 7 are different MODEX to meet with the requirements of the serial device Serial port is Check the mute state of serial Section 6 5 muted port s Serial Check the crosspoint state of Serial Section 6 3 4 crosspoint is layer not set properly Connected IR Emitter Check if the IR emitter is plugged in device cannot and or detector the IR output and the IR detector in be controlled connection the IR input connector problem IR carrier Check the IR settings in the MODEX Section 6 5 4 frequency to meet with the requirements of the setting is IR device different IR port is Check the mute state of IR port s Section 6 5 muted Infra crosspoint Check the crosspoint state of Infra Section 6 3 3 is not set properly Section 4 1 Front panel menu Navigation LCD home
32. 34 Description Production package for Modex Package information is loaded to the tabs General version info creation date short description Devices which are compatible with the firmware Components in the package with release notes Info Files with extension are associated to LDU during installation If you double click on the file the application is run and the package is loaded automatically In this case above screen is shown when the LDU starts Click on Next button and follow the instructions Fi ad gt LIAN KANK J Ul rmware rage 95 129 visual engineering IGHTWARE Lightware Device Updater 1 Select Package 2 Select Devices 3 Upgrade Devices 4 Finish Please read and follow the instructions below MODEX Firmware Upgrade Instructions Interface for the upgrading process MODEX can be upgraded via Ethernet Important Do not disconnect the power supply or the Ethernet cable during the firmware upgrade procedure If you upgrade a TX RX pair together connect both devices and the PC to the same network but make sure the extenders are not connected via fiber cable Close all other programs which may conflict on the network e g a browser with the built in webpage If any connection or power failure occurs the device may not be operational but the firmware upgrade procedure can be restarted Perform the upgrade Please follow the in
33. 36 SystemTemperature 63 34 13 42 65 70 26 10 102 72 Error 005 178 warning Od 0 5 48 OwLinkTemp 61 04 C 13 42 65 70 25 76 104 45 Fatal error 006 178 warning Od 0 5 50 SystemTemperature 61 10 13 42 65 70 26 10 102 72 fan fan 007 178 notice Od 0 0 8 MODINIT Module is not seated 008 178 notice Od 0 0 8 MODINIT Module is not seated 009 178 notice Od 0 0 8 MEXFPGA FPGA system contains no video test Refresh list 010 178 notice Od 0 0 8 MEXFPGAVX FPGA system contains no video cross 011 78 notice Od 0 0 8 MEXFPGALP FPGA system contains fewer Uart ports 012 178 notice Od 0 0 8 MEXFPGALP FPGA system contains fewer Ir ports 013 178 notice Od 0 0 9 BOOT Heap 26372 Ex 112230 128230 014 178 Od 0 0 9 CL LOST 0 80 0 0 Error dump 015 178 notice Od 0 0 9 BOOT v1 2 7b4 17425 17 11 04 Oct 14 2015 016 178 notice Od 0 0 13 NETWORK UP 172 16 201 165 017 178 notice Od 0 2 53 DATE 10 23 16 10 2015 Win7 Firefox 41 0 018 178 notice Od 0 0 6 MODDEF Module default settings 04 0100006C O Oo E J Aa a Figure 6 15 System log tab 6 9 5 Lock tab Network Status Locking a module means settings of the module cannot be changed neither on user interface nor by protocol commands Advanced view however it will be still active Modules and settings can be locked on this page Lock core module Lock Lcd Home Screen Disable
34. 6 6 12 Deleting EDID s The EDID s in User memory can be deleted as follows Step 1 Click on User button above right panel Step 2 Select one or more EDID from the list that are desired to be deleted Step 3 Click on Clear selected button to delete selected EDID s 6 7 Control menu 6 7 1 Ethernet tab The Ethernet tab shows the available Ethernet ports Under the port settings the name of the port and the Ethernet mode can be set Front port is the one on the front panel Link is the transmitted line to the other extender Further ports depend on the installed interface modules Below picture shows local and link ports and the two installed modules module D contains one Ethernet port module E contains 4 ports visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 7 2 USB tab MODEX devices are able to extend two USB 1 1 and or USB 2 0 devices from the transmitter to the receiver that are compatible and in line with USB HID standard Typical supported USB devices are USB mouse and keyboard Smart Card reader Typical application is when a computer located at the transmitter is controlled at receiver s side by the connected keyboard and mouse via USB Certain touch monitors fulfill the USB HID standard which can also be connected Connected USB devices and the status are displayed on the panels Control Ethernet Events 5V present Present Device State Connected Manufacturer Product USB Keyboard Vendor ID 0x0461
35. Besides some general information and firmware versions in left panel name of the installed modules are listed in the right panel of this submenu System time means the elapsed time since last boot Local Device Modex TX Crosspoin t Settings Network Status System log Presets Backup Reboot System uptime 0 day s 04h 41m 06s MODEX PH OPTM C operational MCU Firmware version 1 2 800 117481 Temperature 51C 22C min 58 C max MODEX AV HDMI14 operational DVI IM B Optical module 51 23C min 104 C max temperature Operation time 9 day s 14h 20m 00s no module no module High temp operation time 0 day s 00h 12m 00s Fan 0 RPM High temp operation Shutdown device 3 35 3 11 V min 3 37 V max 1 90 V 1 89 V min 1 89 V max 1 25 V 1 24 V min 1 24 V max Figure 6 14 Status tab Cooling of the MODEX High temp operation The internal temperature of the MODEX is measured continuously To protect the internal parts of the MODEX there is a feature on the Status tab High temp operation option The unit can be set to respond if the internal temperature is above 80 C Force operation at your own risk Restart device a minute later or Shutdown the device High temp operation Force operation at your own risk Ventilation MODEX units with hardware v3 0 contain a fan For older devices a special cooling module with a fan can be installed optionally The fan speed is measured and
36. Connect to the MODEX via the built Section 6 9 5 buttons are out screen is in web and unlock LCD of operation locked Settings cannot Setup 1 Connect to the MODEX via the built Section 6 9 5 be changed on disabled on in web and unlock front panel setup front panel front panel LAN Ethernet No LAN Incorrect IP Disable DHCP server and set the IP connection can address is set addresses to be in the same subnet be established direct connect IP address Change the IP address to a not conflict reserved one or enable DHCP if DHCP server exists in the network USB device Cables are not Check the USB cable between TX Section 4 1 does not connected the computer step 8 operate both sides Not supported Keyboard mouse USB HID Section 6 7 2 USB device is devices are supported mostly connected check your device type visual engineering IGHTWARE Symptom Rootcause Action Referto Optical module Extenders are Fiber cable is Check the connectors from TX Section 4 1 not linked or connected to Channel A RX Channel remote device the not used cannot be channel reached Optical cable Use special fiber optical cable became cleaning equipment or a soft cloth to contaminated carefully clean it Different Check the firmware in TX and RX Section 6 9 3 firmware is the versions have to match If and Chapter 8 installed necessary do firmware upgrade Miscell
37. F109 F110 2 111 3840x 2160 9250 Hz 112 2 Hz F113 F114 F115 _ F19 NECK F20 1600x 1200 9500 Hz D F80 1920x 1200 9500 Hz F21 1600x 1200 9600 Hz D F81 Reserved 222 4 F22 1920x 1200 9500 Hz D F82 Reseved 00 F23 1920x 1200 59 55 Hz D F83 Reserved F24 2048x 1200 59 95 Hz D F84 Reserved F25 Reserved F8 Reseved F26 Reserved 7 F86 Reseved F27 Reserved F87 Reseved F28 Reserved 1 8 Reseved 0 F29 Universal DVI 2 D F89 jUnivAndog 0 1440x 240i 603 Hz F90 1920x 2160 59 98 Hz DL F31 1440x 288i 50 6 Hz F9 1 1024x 24009601 Hz DL F32 640x 480 59 94 Hz F92 1920x 2400 59 97 Hz DL F33 720x 480 59 92 Hz F93 2048x 2400 59 97 Hz DL F34 720x 576 0500 Hz F94 2048x 1536 59 99 Hz DL F35 1280x 720 50 0 Hz F95 2048x 1536 74 99 Hz DL F36 1280x 720 9600 tz F96 2560x 1600 59 85 Hz DL F38 1920x 5401 9500 Hz F98 1280x 720 60 0 Hz F39 1920x 540i 59 98 Hz F99 1920x 1080 9600 Hz H3D F40 1920x 5401 9605 Hz H F100 1024x 768 600 Hz H F41 1920x 1080 9240 Hz F101 1280x 1024 50 0 Hz H F42 1920x 1080 24 99 Hz F102 1280x 1024 60 1 Hz H 1920x 1080 9300 Hz
38. I Manual Ear AP IA mY 3T v E1L DeX IIDDEA PnrFIo UFP Io MODEA VE 8 Wi 1 Wit 1 2 2 2 Frames Info The LCD of MODEX units with hardware v3 0 contains light blue backlight Older MODEX units contain light green backlight HW v2 2 HW v3 0 Info See more information about the differences in section 11 5 on page 119 Transmitter front view Info MODEX F15 OPTS frames can be seen on the photos which are almost the same as MODEX F15 OPTM frames Their housing contains just two differences the OPTM designation and the part number Ethernet Status LEDs LiGHTWARE MODEX F15 OPTS TX AUDIO e E VIDEO DETECT PSU LEDs Menu navigation USB ETHERNET COMPUTER 10 100 OPTS LINK USB K M 7 Menu display 1 Ethernet Locking RJ45 socket Remote control port for connecting the unit to Local Area Network LAN e Status LEDs Audio LED lights green when the audio transfer is active Video LED indicates correct video transmission RX DETECT LED is green when low speed handshake of the extenders is complete OPTS LINK LED lights when optical link is active e Menu navigation Up down left right enter and escape buttons for menu navigation PSU LEDs CPU live LED blinks to indicate normal operation 5V and 3 3V LEDs light green when the extender
39. Input 02 HDMI v v Return AUX Table 6 4 Available connections when setting the receiver 1 Y Analog output visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 4 3 3 S PDIF audio in to Main Audio Group Analog audio disabled analog in analog out S PDIF in S PDIF out x x X Main Audio Group S PDIF Audio group Return AUX HDMI S PDIF input ____ Embedded audio Forward audio __ Table 6 5 Available connections when setting in the transmitter Embedded audio SPDFipu HDMI v v v v Return AUX p Return audio Table 6 6 Available connections when setting in the receiver 6 4 3 4 S PDIF audio out from Main Audio Group Analog audio disabled analog in analog out S PDIF in S PDIF out X X X Transmitter Return AUX HDMI S PDIF output v _ Embedded audio Forward audio Table 6 7 Available connections when setting in the transmitter Embedded audio Forward audio HDMI Return AUX Table 6 8 Available connections when setting in the receiver 42 Y SPDIF output Led 6 5 Port properties and settings Left click on Port property icon to open Property window The physical port the input and the output ports have different property windows Status information about the port and signal information about incoming and outgoing signals are displayed in the property
40. Lightware Lightware Device Updater Vib Output folder C ProgramDataMicrosoftlWindows Start Create shortcut C ProgramData Microsoft Windows Start Menu Programs Create shortcut C ProgramData Microsoft Windows Start MenulPrograms Lightwar Output folder C Users Public Desktop Create shortcut C Users Public Desktop Lightware Device Updater Ink Output folder C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Device Updater Extract releasenote html 10096 Created uninstaller C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Device Updater unin 1 Completed Lightware Install System v1 0 4b0 based on Nullsoft NSIS lt Back Cancel Step 8 If the installation is complete click Finish 1 Lightware Device Updater Setup 2 completing Lightware Device xxii Updater Setup Lightware Device Updater has been installed on your computer 2 evens sasorsewestsiacersneustenneoreliearunorsen nese View the release notes LIGHT WARE Pr DEVICE n UPDATER Cancel 8 2 3 Mac OS X install Step 1 Mount the DMG file with double clicking on it Step 2 Drag the LDU icon over the Applications icon to copy the program into the Applications folder If you want to copy the LDU into another location just drag the icon over the desired folder Info This type of the installer is
41. Network settings NM ETT TIEREN 67 611 ADVANCED VIEW R 68 7 vena edu uuu ri 70 7 1 LWSGS PROTOCOL OVERVIEW c cccecsccccccececscaccesecscaccucececseaucesecseucaucesecseauausacecssauaesacseanans 70 Elements or reestructura tutae 70 rm SCADING NE 72 ao HeSSadb Samedi 73 Tba PrE SUMINA TUM 73 7 2 COMMANDS cR 74 7 2 Xetallchildren a da 74 7 2 2 Get all properties and methods of a 74 7 2 3 Get all child nodes properties and methods of a node 75 7 2 4 SOU vois dt 75 7 05 76 TE Morelos d 76 7 2 7 Notifications about the changes of the properties 78 7 25 M Dua DU LUN o LIA 78 7229 Manda IM IAE HU MEME EMI 79 2
42. OpticalCON DUO Tyco LC ODVA Expanded Beam Expanded Beam Junior receptacle Mini receptacle LEMO 3K 93C plug LEMO 3K 93C socket HF4 Sommer Cable HICON receptacle with 4x LC connector Figure 2 1 Available Fiber optical connectors for MODEX Neutrik OpticalCON connector NO2 4FDW type LC duplex and LC ODVA connector have two fiber channels channel A and channel B Only one channel is used from channel A on transmitter to channel B on receiver The copper pins of the Neutrik connector are not in use Page 18 120 Section 2 Controls and connections 2 2 HDMI inputs and outputs 19 pole HDMI connectors are provided for inputs and outputs i 8 9 7 Wl SS dv 9 2 4 6 8 1012 14 16 18 HDMI Type A receptacle HDMI Type A Plug TMDS Data2 TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock TMDS Data2 CEC TMDS Data1 Reserved TMDS 1 Shield SCL TMDS Data1 SDA TMDS Data0 DDC CEC HEC Ground TMDS DataO0 Shield 5 V Power max 50 mA TMDS Hot Plug Detect TMDS Clock Table 2 1 HDMI connector and pin assignments 2 7 3 DVI inputs and outputs 29 pole DVI I connectors however internally connected pins vary by interface types This way user can plug in DVI connector but keep in mind that analog signals such as VGA or RGBHV are currently not processed
43. PCN Part nr 9161 0229 Part nr 9161 0230 Part nr 9161 0231 MODEX CON OPTM NT PCN MODEX CON OPTS HF4 MODEX CON OPTM HF4 Part nr 9161 0232 Part nr 9161 0233 Part nr 9161 0234 visual engineering IGHTWARE MODEX CON OPTS ST MODEX CON OPTM ST MODEX CON OPTS SC Part nr 9161 0235 Part nr 9161 0236 Part nr 9161 0237 MODEX CON OPTM SC MODEX CON OPTS LEMO TX Part nr 9161 0238 Part nr 9161 0239 Part nr 9161 0240 MODEX CON OPTS NT BRK LC MODEX CON OPTM NT BRK LC Part nr 9161 0241 Part nr 9161 02421 2 5 Video modules gt CLLELCLEL dimid min lt T DVIDL OUT DVIDL IN MODEX AV DVIDL IM MODEX AV DVIDL OM MODEX AV HDMI DVI IM Part nr 9161 0401 Part nr 9161 0404 Part nr 9161 0407 HDMI OUT HDMI OUT MODEX AV HDMI DVI 4K IM MODEX AV HDMI OM MODEX AV HDMI 4K OM Part nr 9161 0410 Part nr 9161 0413 Part nr 9161 0416 LOOP OUT 3GSDI IN LOOP OUT lt e C Dy gt MODEX AV DP IM MODEX AV DP OM MODEX AV 3GSDI IM Part nr 9161 0419 Part nr 9161 0422 Part nr 9161 0426 1 BRK means the breakout connector sign means that LC connector is not connected internally WANA 16 4 OT Caantinn R ATKR SAN mmsmmmanmtiemsme 2 CONTOIS MOD
44. Product ID 0x0010 Figure 6 10 USB tab in the Control menu Device states Disconnected No device is connected to the USB port and no device is emulated to the computer Enumerated USB device is connected and install is in progress Connected USB device is connected to the receiver and emulated on the computer Suspended Keyboard and mouse functions are emulated by the extender and no USB enumeration occurs while operator switching A computer is not aware when the device has been changed When the state is Suspended device is disconnected from the extender however it is still emulated to the computer 6 8 Event manager The Event manager was developed because of user needs to display internal events such as signal present or HDCP active on GPIO ports and controlling the device with GPIO inputs instead of front panel buttons However the Event manager can be used without GPIO module too The function is very comfortable when the device is built under the desk and the front panel pushbuttons and LEDs are not accessible Basically the Event manager can be configured to detect LW3 CHANGE messages and if the condition the given change message appears the event will be fired The device will perform an action send out a preprogrammed LW3 SET or CALL message to itself E g the desired setup is that after the input signal has been present on the VGA port the level of GPIO1 pin is changed The settings can be done via
45. RS 232 TCP converter RS 232 TCP converter Receiver Transmitter Figure 6 4 Signal path of serial data Command injection Signal path Shown in LDC port properties Enable command injection Port 192 168 0 102 8001 MI Status enabled Transmitter Receiver Signal transmission between local Tx Rx pins and local IP port e Loopback Signal path Shown in LDC serial crosspoint Transmitter Receiver Signal transmission between local Tx and Rx pins The white tile means the ON state of the switch the loopback of local UART port is activated Extended data Signal path Shown in LDC serial crosspoint Transmitter Receiver Signal transmission between local and remote devices The white tile means the ON state of the switch To have a bidirectional connection the link must be enabled in both extenders The working method is similar when more RS 232 ports are assembled the MODEX e g 2 pcs MODEX IF 2xRS232 interface modules with 2 x 2 pcs RS 232 ports But in that case the number of the signal path is multiplied Info Info Sq visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 4 Module properties and settings General General information is displayed about the module Module name Part number Hardware version Serial number and further module dependent information and settings Settings Each MODEX modules including video
46. The property in the LW3 protocol is basically a leaf which has a well defined value has a value property cannot have child nodes or child properties It is always a leaf Anode can have any number of properties may not have any A property is referenced with a dot after the node name properties name can contain the elements of the English alphabet numbers and underscore _ character By convention properties are beginning with capital letter all other characters lowercase ones In case of compound words all words are beginning with a capital letter CamelCase The value of the property can contain any readable ASCII character the control characters have to be escaped see section 7 1 2 on page 72 A property can be read only or read write Format pXe nodeName propertyName propertyValue Legend property X can be T the property is read only w ifthe property is readable writable m manual for the property see section 7 2 9 on page 79 error message for the property see section 7 1 3 on page 73 Example First one is a read only property second one is a read write property pre SYS CORE PartNumber 91610103 pwe SYS CORE DeviceLabel MODEX F15 OPTS visual engineering IGHTWARE Method Method in the LW3 protocol is also a leaf It cannot have a value such as the properties but it can be inv
47. These notifications are asynchronous messages such as the ones described above and hence they are useful to keep client application up to date without receiving any unwanted information When user does not want to be informed about the changes anymore he can simply unsubscribe from the node Info The subscriptions handled separately connections and not for users Hence if the connection is terminated all registered subscriptions are deleted After every connection the subscribe command has to be sent in order to get the notifications of the changes Subscribe to a node Command format OPENe nodePath Response format o e nodePath Example lt NETWORK Subscribe to multiple nodes In order to subscribe to multiple nodes asterisk wildchar can be used Command format OPENe nodePath Response format o e nodePath Example gt OPENe MANAGEMENT LOG lt o e MANAGEMENT LOG Get the active subscriptions Issuing an OPEN command without any parameters returns the active subscriptions for the current connection Command format OPEN Response format o e nodePath Example OPEN o e SYS CORE o e MEDIA VIDEO o e MEDIA AUDIO o e MEDIA IR o MEDIA UART Unsubscribe from a node Command format CLOSEe nodePath Response format c e nodePath Example lt LOCK Unsubscribe from multiple nodes In order to subscribe to multiple nodes
48. and actions also have their own button Step 1 Click on the Wizard button Event CONDITION ACTION Custom condition Custom action Wizard Advanced Wizard Advanced Step 2 Select the desired category the drop down menu Category Expression Audio Please select an expression Video GPIO v USBKVM General Ethernet All the values can be changed during the whole process Step 3 Select an Expression Category Expression Video Please select an expression Please select an expression Input signal is not detected on a port Input signal type changes to DVI Input signal type changes to HDMI Input signal type changes to Undefined no signal HDCP encryption state changes to Unencrypted HDCP encryption state changes to Encrypted HDCP encryption state changes to Undefined no signal The given expressions determine the further possible parameters E g if the Expression is a video signal detection of any port on the Video layer the port has to be defined in the following step Category Expression Video Input signal is detected on a port Port DVI Video 1 v HDMI P2 If the parameters are selected in the drop down boxes click on the OK to finish the wizard of the condition the set condition can be seen above the buttons The white text is the name of the selected condition The yellow one is the accurate property name and value by LW3 protocol You do
49. character is replaced by e character in elements and commands descriptions Node The basic building block of the tree structure is the node Anode can have multiple child nodes but only one parent The tree has only one root the root node The leaves of the tree are also nodes which do not have child nodes nodes are separated by a slash character All the slashes are right slashes no backslash is used The identifier of the root node it a slash 7 Nodes name can contain the elements of the English alphabet and numbers Recommended convention for case sensitivity Fix nodes that cannot be altered are capitalized User created nodes can contain both lowercase and capital letters no restrictions The path of a node has to contain all parent nodes from the root node Format the root node nXe Path nXe nodeName nodeName nodeName Legend node x be default for a node m manual for the node see section 7 2 9 on page 79 E error message for the node see section 7 1 3 on page 73 5 this is a symlink node Info All parent nodes must be listed in path of a node Following example presents the depth tree traversal of Figure 7 1 Path of the nodes 1 n node1 node1 1 n node1 node12 n node2 n node2 node21 n node2 node21 node211 n node3 Figure 7 1 Tree structure of nodes Property
50. configurable 9 4 5 MODEX IF ETH Pan NUMOS eiae a 9161 0718 Ethernet data rate 10 100Base T full duplex with autodetect Ethernet protocol ARP ICMP ping IP TCP DHCP HTTP SMTP Telnet Power over Ethernet Not supported RU 704 Power consumption 0 05 W typ 0 066 W max Ganges rr 1 x female RJ45 2 a Ut avs IEC61000 4 2 Level 4 9 4 6 MODEX IF AUDIN Part DUITIDGI t 9161 0719 VV e 809 POWER 0 2 typ 0 33 max oral NT 1xRCA 1x5 pole PHOENIX gt 61000 4 2 Level 4 S PDIF digital audio PICO TORU S PDIF oupported sampble 5 a 16 to 48 kHz AES EBU COMP cot cee No T Up to 24 bits Analog audio Dalle T TE 48 kHz Maximu PES Input 4 4 Vp p Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB crc to 19dB visual engineering IGHTWARE 9 4 7 MODEX IF AUDOUT Fe UIA 9161 07
51. displayed on the Settings Status tab but the fan control is not available on this tab However the fan control can be set via the Advanced view manually at your own risk the Auto setting default is highly recommended The Auto mode ensures the necesssary air flow at the lowest possible fan noise Info The user is not allowed to select Force operation setting High temp operation option and limit the fan manually at the same time 6 9 4 System log tab Info The feature is available only when connecting to the MODEX directly as a Local Device The submenu shows events that have been logged by MODEX Use the selectors to display the logged Notices Warnings Errors or Fatal errors Log button all events can be saved as a CSV file Comma Separated Values Error dump the log file can be saved as a binary file this is for troubleshooting Local Device Modex TX Crosspoint Settings Network Status System log Presets Backup No Type Time Function Info Task id Parameter 001 178 warning Od 0 5 22 OwLinkTemp 65 60 13 42 65 70 25 76 104 45 00000000 002 178 warning Od 0 5 24 SystemTemperature 65 67 13 42 65 70 26 10 102 72 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 05000000 06000000 00000000 00000000 00000100 00000100 00000000 80000000 00000000 A5C910AC 73978A17 Warning 003 178 warning Od 0 5 34 OwLinkTemp 63 27 13 42 65 70 25 76 104 45 004 178 warning Od 0 5
52. done in the Crosspoints menu portlocking unlocking muting unmuting output switching These features are available at the audio and video ports that are installed in the given 5 5 EDID menu transmitter Available input ports are listed in the EDID menu of the transmitter If there is DVI and an HDMI input port on the AV module both will be listed Currently emulated EDID can be set on each port Viewing and changing the emulated EDID Step 1 Navigate to EDID menu and press the enter button Step 2 Select the desired port by the up a and down buttons than press the enter or the right gt button Step 3 Currently emulated EDID is shown In the first line the selected port and the source of the EDID is shown On attached D1 Dynamic EDID is emulated on DVI input port The second line is scrolled automatically to display more information about the EDID the manufacturer code the resolution with the refresh rate and the sink type visual engineering IGHTWARE Step 4 Use the left 4 and right gt buttons to select EDID group Factory EDIDs F User EDIDs U Dynamic EDID D Use the up and down 7 buttons to select the desired EDID keep the button pressed to scroll the list faster The second line of the LCD is scrolled automatically to display more information about the EDID See more information about EDID structure in section 6 6 1 on page 51 Step 5 Pre
53. equal with the Normal install updateable in case of Windows Section 8 Firmware upgrade Page 93 120 visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 2 4 Upgrading the LDU Step 1 Run the application Step 2 In the welcome screen click on the button in the top right corner the About window will appear Click on the Check now button Device Step 3 The program checks the available updates on Lightware website and shows its version Set the desired update settings in the Options section X Information Current version 1 0 6b0 Update version 1 0 9b6 Options Check for updates automatically Remind me later Next Proxy settings SETUP CHECK NOW Click on the Setup button to open the Proxy settings window Proxy settings No proxy System default Use specified proxy Proxy host Proxy port CANCEL Press the Update button to download the new version the installer will start 8 2 5 Connect the computer to the MODEX device s Make sure that the computer and the MODEX are connected and the connection is established either by a patch cable via LAN or directly by a cross link cable Connecting a MODEX pair TX and RX If the two units are connected via the optical cable make sure that only one of them is connected to the LAN to avoid loops MODEX units with hardware v3 0 or newer can be upgraded the optical link In this case the units must be connected via the
54. fale Pete nee ee are Total max 6 75 Gbps Max pixel 225 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 3a SD SUP DOM dup met lun Caridad Cock qm eed Embedded audio Return audio Yes No DID veo Yes Advanced EDID management HDO COMPMANCY NP EP 1 3 Audio 8 channel PCM HBP compressed 950 Power consumption 0 4 W typ 0 7 W max COMME CIO HDMI EOD proteto COT 61000 4 2 Level 4 The transmitted audio depends on the Media connector For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connecior 9 3 3 MODEX AV HDMI 4K OM re 9161 0416 1600x1200 60HZ 36 bit sea 096 3840x2160 30HZ 24 bit RES 1920 1080 9120 2 24 bit ns 24 30 36 bit deep color Color SPICE RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 Erame delay
55. fiber connection and connect one of them to the PC Network See more information about HW 3 0 in section 11 5 on page 119 Connecting more MODEX units Many MODEX units can be upgraded at the same time if they are connected to the same network as the PC If a MODEX pair TX and RX is connected make sure that only one of the two units is connected to the same network to avoid loops y4 ZU oecon o uparaae CAVA 4 ew iy G8 S7 RB An We Lightware Device Updater 2 Li g htware Device Updater WELCOME This wizard will walk you through the process of updating the firmware on your device Please follow the provided instructions Should you have any questions or problems to report contact us at support lightware eu 256 HYBRID EXTENDER Pressing the als button a list will appear showing the supported devices Click on the EXTENDER button on the main screen Step 1 Select package Select the package file on the computer that will be used for the upgrading Click on Browse button and select the file Lightware Device Updater 1 Select Package 2 Select Devices 3 Upgrade Devices 4 Finish Select a package on the computer D Documents modex lfp BROWSE Package information General Devices Components Package name Modex Version N A Company Lightware Visual Engineering Created by gabor barta Creation date 2015 10 16 11
56. iiiter etre Yes Advanced EDID management glBi deeem 1 3 Audio Capability 8 channel PCM or HBR compressed RTT m m 105g Power consumption 1 3W typ 2 2W max RE DVI D ESO protect IM 61000 4 2 Level 4 The transmitted audio depends the Media connector For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connector 9 3 9 MODEX AV DVI 4K OM Pan CIAO P TEE 9161 0436 TES Ol 1600x1200 60HZ 36 bit 3840x2160 30HZ 24 bit puma cL AA ute Du acs oa S 1920 1080 9120 2 24 bit 24 30 36 bit deep color Qoa gore E RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 Frame delay No delay AVA testa toutes 9 Gbps Max DIX Cl CLOCK e ER 300 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 4 9 Yes Embedded audio Return Yes No EDID emwulation eere Yes Advanced EDID manageme
57. node the node is a copy of another node from the node tree pr aread only property pw read write property pE error for the property pm amanual for the property m amethod mO a response after a success method execution mF aresponse after a failed method execution mE an error for a method mm a manual for a method Symlink Instead of inserting the same node twice to the node tree we can add symlinks The user will be able to access the functions of the node from two or more paths visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 2 Commands Getter The GET command can be used to get sub nodes properties and methods of a specific node It also can be used to get the value of a property Response format The first two characters of a response are unambiguously identifies the type of the element that the response line concerns First character is the type of the element node property method second is for miscellaneous information e g read write rights The defined prefixes n node pr property only readable ow property writable readable m method executable After prefix the response contains the full path of the node property or method after a space character 7 2 1 Get all children of a node Get all of the child nodes of a parent node with one GET command Command format GET e nodePath Response format n e nodePath Example GETe MEDIA IR n e MEDIA
58. not need to remember or note this text LDC shows it continuously CARtinn AR mam A RII 30 ILU oection 6 Web control Using the built in website MODEX F15 OPTS MODEX F15 OPTM User s Manual Event CONDITION ACTION Input signal is detected on a port Custom action Wizard Advanced Wizard Advanced The action is the reply if the condition becomes true There is no sequence between the condition and the action Either of them can be set firstly Step 4 To set the action click on the wizard button on the action side The process is the same Click on the down arrow of the drop down menu than select the desired item The category and the expression can be set If the expression requires further parameter select it E g if the Expression is a switching on the video layer the input and the output port has to be selected in the next step Category Expression Video Switch output to input Input Output DVI Video P1 Video P3 HDMI P2 v Step 5 Click on the OK to finish the wizard of the action The window of the wizard is closed the created action can be seen above the buttons The white text is the name of the selected action the yellow is the accurate property and its value or method name by LW3 protocol You do not need to remember or note this text LDC shows it continuously The system che
59. setup from Lcd menu Lock core module Crosspoint change is not allowed on any layer Video Audio Infra Serial aa etc Lock LCD Home Screen When this option is MODEX AV HDMI DVI IM checked front panel menu is locked Only idle state is shown front panel operations are MODEX IF AUD D disabled MODEX IF RS232 IR E Disable setup from LCD menu Front panel menu is available but settings cannot be changed Lock all modules Unlock all modules Unlock visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 9 6 Presets tab Info The feature is available only when connecting to the MODEX directly as a Local Device Each MODEX extender has eight preset memories which can be used to store LW3 commands settings and configurations This feature allows to set the MODEX with previously determined parameters execute a group of commands etc The preset memories can be filled by browsing a simple text file that contains the commands The structure of the file has to be the following e lt description gt CrLf P1 switching lt command 1 gt CrLf CALL MEDIA VIDEO XP1 switch P1 P2 lt commande2 gt CrLf CALL MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unmuteSource P1 CALL MEDIA AUDIO XP1 switch P4 P3 P6 P8 lt commandn gt CrLf CALL MEDIA AUDIO XP1 unmuteSource P4 P6 e space character CrLf Carriage Return Line feed Explanation The first line must start with semicolon character then a space and the description of
60. summary section contains the results The number of successfully run commands number of failed commands which could not run and errors during the apply process Example Switching MEDIA VIDEO XP1 switch P1 P2 MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unmuteSource P1 MEDIA AUDIO XP1 switch P4 P3 P6 P8 MEDIA AUDIO XPl unmuteSource 0 6 After applying processing above preset the result is the following Commands preset 4 Successful commands 3 Failed commands 1 Errors during the apply process mE E001 Syntax error r n line 4 Explanation The last command could not be run due to a syntax error The correct syntax of the unmuteSource method can be found in section 7 4 4 on page 83 visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 10 Configuration cloning Backup tab The configuration cloning of Lightware LW3 devices is a simple method that eliminates the need to repeatedly configure certain devices to have identical non factory settings If the devices are installed in the same type of system multiple times then it is enough to set up only one device to fit the user s needs and then copy those settings to the others thus saving time and resources Info The feature is available only when connecting to the MODEX directly as a Local Device 6 10 1 Cloning steps in a nutshell Installing multiple devices with the same customized configuration settings can be done in a few easy steps Step 1 Configu
61. the LDC in the Control Events tab or LW3 protocol commands see section 7 8 on page 87 a abi nm O amp QACTIAN A IVORA CANTA e o Vvep coni US 75 la JH 7 WAIL I 75 ing the built in website m lt par LAKE EX F15 O PIS h LZ iw Wi iw 5 V 2 i IIR 1 9 4 Ja Yap S V ia nua 32 events be configured which are available Control Events submenu The user see all the 32 events here and is able to modify them by two ways Event setting Wizard or Advanced event setting Info Conditions and actions can be set by both Wizard or Advanced modes If the condition was set by wizard the action can be set by wizard or also advanced mode and vice versa 6 8 1 The event area Set name CONDITION Input signal is detected on a port Switch output to input Wizard Advanced Wizard Advanced Figure 6 11 First event E1 settings e Number of the event 32 events can be defined the label shows their ID E1 E32 This number is the node in the protocol tree too 2 If the condition was set the description white colored text and the exact LW3 protocol expression yellow colored text can be seen If advanced mode was used the description 15 Custom condition Name of the event Tex
62. the preset Lines must be closed with CrLf even the last line too or else that command will not be processed The LW3 commands must be in line with the rules written in chapter 7 from page 70 Local Device Modex RX 1 E Control Settings Errors during the apply process IME E001 Syntax erroririn line 4 Figure 6 16 Presets tab Import a preset The import allows to store a group of commands in one of the preset memories The import is processed from a text file as follows Step 1 Navigate to the Settings Presets tab Step 2 Select a slot for the import from the drop down menu on the left Import Preset section Step 3 Click on the Browse button below the slot number and select the desired file Step 4 Click on the Import preset button The preset is filled with the content of the file Export a preset Step 1 Navigate to the Settings Presets tab Step 2 Select a slot to export from the drop down menu on the left Export Preset section Step 3 Click on the Export preset button the selected preset will loaded to a new tab in the browser Apply a preset run preset Step 1 Navigate to the Settings Presets tab Step 2 Select a preset from the drop down menu Apply Preset section Preset description is loaded into the textbox and the number of the found commands 15 displayed too Step 3 Click on the Apply selected preset button the process indicator shows the status The Apply process
63. the value of the source property 88 7 8 4 Set the target node 88 7 8 5 Set the target property 89 7 8 6 Set the value of the target property action 89 7 9 JSDIDMANAGEMENT Maier pina cca es 89 Lode Query the emulated ee tren teet as 89 7 9 2 Query the validity of a dynamic 89 visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 9 3 Query a user EDID viui itti treinta Rr Mihi e abs 89 7 9 4 Emulating an EDID to an input 90 7 9 5 an EDID to user 90 7 9 6 Deleting an EDID from user 90 7 9 7 Resetting emulated 90 3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ipisuma E au Us NO C DEO A 91 8 1 Dec 91 MEDIE Brian dene c TT 91 8 2 1 Get the firmware pack and the LDU application 91 8 2 2 Install LDU application 91 ees ICT P zi TOTO 93
64. volatile memory This way the EDID from a monitor is available when the monitor is unplugged or switched off The EDID emulated on the DVI input can be copied from the transmitter s memory static EDID emulation or from the last attached monitors memory dynamic EDID emulation For example the transmitter can be set up to emulate a device which is connected to the receivers DVI output In this case the EDID automatically changes if the monitor is replaced with another display device as long as it has a valid EDID Advanced EDID management can be controlled by the front panel s control buttons and via the built in webpage The user is not required to disconnect the DVI cable to change an EDID as opposed to other manufacturer s products EDID can be changed even if source is connected to the input and powered ON When EDID has been changed the transmitter toggles the HO TPLUG signal for 2 seconds Some sources do not observe this signal so in this case the change is not recognized by the source In such cases the source device must be restarted or powered OFF and ON again 3 3 HDCP management 3 3 1 Lightware Visual Engineering is a legal HDCP adopter Several functions have been developed which help to solve HDCP related problems Complex AV systems often have both HDCP and non HDCP components MODEX extenders allow to transmit HDCP encrypted and unencrypted signals The devices will be still HDCP compliant as they will never
65. window See more information about manuals section 7 2 9 on page 79 Set button Saves the value parameter typed in the textbox Call button Calls the method with the typed value e g reloads factory default settings Info Ifa module is locked its settings cannot be changed parameters values will not be saved and factory default settings cannot be reloaded Section 6 Web control Using the built in website Page 69 120 visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 Programmer s reference 7 1 LW3 protocol Overview Lightware 3 LW3 protocol is currently used by MODEX extender family 25G product line and will be the preferred protocol in new developments LW3 is an ASCII based protocol and all commands are terminated with a carriage return Cr r and line feed Lf n pair It is organized as a tree structure that provides outstanding flexibility for implementing a human readable but still easy to programmatically parse protocol which 15 suitable for different products with different feature list The concept In order to implement a flexible easy to use protocol that is straightforward to adapt to new devices and provides outstanding scalability and sustainability Lightware decided to organize all settings parameters and properties of the device to a tree structure with nodes properties and methods 7 1 1 Elements of tree structure Info All names and values are case sensitive The space
66. 00 4 2 Level 4 9 4 3 MODEX IF RS232 RS422 Par PMCID CI oi cereus 9161 0714 709 Power consumption 0 1 W typ 0 2 COMMS COM 2 x 9 pole D sub DROVE CHO il 61000 4 2 Level 4 RS 232 Supported baud rate from 2400 to 256000 configurable RX TX bidirectional RS 422 Pin assignment 1 RX 2 3 4 TX 5 GND AA TE EA E T E T 5 V 9 4 4 MODEX IF RS232 IR Pan NAMDEO 9161 0715 65 g Power consumption 0 1 W typ 0 2 W max IR connector 2x3 5 mm TRS connector 1 8 mini jack 9 pole D sub RS 232 Supported baud rate from 2400 to 256000 configurable RX TX bidirectional IR valid for the supplied IR receiver and IR emitter Supported frequencies input carrier frequency 38 kHz Supported frequencies output carrier frequency 38 kHz
67. 1 General information about serial communication There are two kind of devices in general serial communication from our aspect Data Terminal Equipment DTE DTE is an end instrument that converts user information into signals reconverts received signals Typical DTE devices computers LCD touch panels control systems Data Circuit terminating Equipment DCE DCE is device that sits between the DTE and a data transmission circuit It also called data communication equipment and data carrier equipment Typical DCE devices projectors industrial monitors and amplifiers Among others the pin assignment is different between DTE and DCE and different type of serial cables have to be used between the serial devices Pia RD TD Pin TD RD _ Legend RD Received data TDzTransmitted data Table 4 1 Pin assignments and applicable serial cables Serial cable types Straight serial cable Null modem serial cable m Straight pin out at the one end and otraight pin outs on both ends cross pin out at the other end interchange lines of TX and RX Table 4 2 Serial cable types 4 2 2 Example connection diagrams Following cases are examples devices may have different receptacles and pin outs Null modem Straight L serial cable Fiber Serial cable PC DZ MODEX OPTx TX MODEX OPTx RX Projector DTE DTE DTE DCE Pin 2 RD Pin 2 RD Pin 2 RD Pin 2 TD Pin 3 TD Pin 3 TD
68. 20 80g Power consumption 0 2 W typ 0 33 W max DES dE REIS 1xRCA 1x5 pole PHOENIX RENT RTT 61000 4 2 Level 4 S PDIF digital audio PAGO TOM el S PDIF Supported sample 16 to 48 kHz COMM T sie Up to 24 bits Analog audio Sample frequency nnn 16 to 96 kHz Maximum 4 4 Vp p 6 dBu Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB 5dB to 73dB and oodB Output impedance 1 2 9 4 8 MODEX IF AUD Pan NUMDET 9161 0721 NY 90g Power consumption 0 2 W typ 0 33 W max CONNGCIONS seca itera entra 2xRCA 2x5 pole PHOENIX ESD 61000 4 2 Level 4 S PDIF digital audio PUIG ONO FIM AL S PDIF Supported sample rates 16 to 48 kHz input 16 to 48 kHz output m Up to 24 bits Analog audio Sample
69. 4K 30 Hz 4 2 2 297 MHz 24 bit Max pixel 297 MHz aci No delay Video signal latency Approx 3 lines Audio specification Embedded audio 8 channel PCM or HBR compressed BED CR 4 channel or 5 1 compressed Forward 2 channel 5 1 compressed PRO UU AU ONO EE 2 channel or 5 1 compressed The embedded audio in the video stream can be switched to any other audio 9 3 Video amp Audio modules 9 3 1 MODEX AV DVIDL IM Part nillibel evict eed ieee 9161 0401 O 2560x1600 60Hz E 1920x1200 120Hz Max cable length 22 20m 6 8 bit per color S paG ee Em RGB No delay eee en eee ee eee RUN Total max 9 9 Gbps Max m 165 MHz Supported video TOFTn lts DVI 1 0 SLD SUDDO gue Yes Embedded audio Return No No Emulation e ee Yes Advanced EDID management ADOP COMPIANCY reus uode 1 1 PUTO 216 PE EET WV
70. 5 11 05 12 14 27 lt MANAGEMENT LOG EDID 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt MANAGEMENT TASK gt StaticNetworkMask Manual 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt 77 MEDIA 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt 40045 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt pr MANAGEMENT RebootNeeded fal 4 E SIGNE VAI 102 168 0 1 Manual 2015 11 05 12 14 27 gt m EVENTS 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt 0046 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt o MANAGEMENT LEES 192 168 0 104 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt 2015 11 05 12 14 27 gt 0047 CLOSE MANAGEMENT 2015 11 05 12 14 27 gt 0048 GET MANAGEMENT NETWORK NetworkMask Manual 2015 11 05 12 14 27 gt 0049 GET MANAGEMENT NETWORK 2015 11 05 12 14 27 gt 0050 MANAGEMENT NETWORK 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt 0047 Ier SUIZA 192 168 0 1 Manual 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt MANAGEMENT 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt 0048 im e UT HIS ightwar Manual 2015 11 05 12 14 27 2015 11 05 12 14 27 0049 2015 11 05 12 14 27 pw MANAGEMENT NETWORK DhcpEnab ApplySettings 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt pw MANAGEMENT NETWORK Lw2Port 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt pw MANAGEMENT NETWORK Lw3Port 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt pr MANAGEMENT NETWORK HttpPort z RenewIP Manual 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt pw MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticIp 2015 11 05 12 14 27 pw MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticNe 2015 11 05 12 14 27 pw MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticGa reset Manual 2015 11 05 12 14 27 lt pr
71. 6 lines Vertical front porch 4 lines Horizontal back porch 148 pixels Horizontal front porch 88 pixels Horizontal sync width 44 pixels VSYNC frequency 59 941 Hz Actual display area VSYNC polarity positive HSYNC frequency 68 65 kHz HSYNC polarity positive Full vertical frame Scan Progressive Dual port no Measured pixel clock 148 353 MHz Refresh Figure 6 5 Frame detector window Lightware s frame detector function works like an input signal analyzer and makes possible to determine the exact video format that is sent by the source thus helps to identify many problems E g actual timing parameters may differ from the expected and this may cause some displays to drop the picture Frame detector measures detailed timings on the matrices incoming video signals just like a built in oscilloscope but itis much more easy to use Actual display area shows the active video size light gray Dark gray area of the full frame is the blanking interval which can contain the info frames and embedded audio data for HDMI signals Shown values are measured actually on the signal and not retrieved only from the HDMI info frames visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 5 1 Analog audio input port Certain parameters of analog audio input signal can be adjusted as follows Analog Input P7 Volume Port name Analog input from 0 dB to 52 dB step 0 5 dB from 54 dB ene to 66 dB step 2 dB 69 dB 72 dB 78 dB defaul
72. 9 3 8 MODEX AV DVI I tue Penta ue Bep 106 9 3 9 MODEX AV DVI AK OM rennen nnnm nnne nena nnns 107 9 3 10 MODEX AV HDMI DVI AK OM 044000000000 107 94 INTERFACE MODULES 108 OA MODEX IF RS232 TAEA 108 942 MODEX EF 2XH9292 Enea EA NaDa A AEREA NANREN 108 9 4 3 5232 5422 108 9 4 4 5232 109 MODEX 109 945 109 947 MODEXJE AUDOLJT 110 9 48 110 9 4 9 4 110 9 4 10 4 111 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 112 APPENDIX 115 11 1 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS cacicaeveneseecctccuynasasuecd onacauytaxevecteoctous hacassenbacedesaadenestsaitenseeadeeeses 115 11 2 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 116 ATOR YD 117 11 4 CONTENT OF THE BACKUP add omne tav 118 11 5 THE NEW FEATURES OF
73. Address 192 168 0 102 6 SET MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticNetworkMask 255 255 255 0 SET MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticGatewayAddress 192 168 0 1 CALL MANAGEMENT NETWORK ApplySettings Above example shows that line nr 202 contains that the DHCP is disabled and line nr 205 contains the static IP address of the appliance If the file is uploaded to one or more devices the exact same settings will be applied To avoid a possible IP address conflict on the network follow one of these steps Option 1 Use the DHCP in all the devices Before the backup process Make sure that the DHCP is enabled in the device or After the backup process Modify the backup file in a text editor e g Notepad and search the following line SET MANAGEMENT NETWORK DhcpEnabled false Replace the false valueto true The static address will be uploaded to the device if the line is in the backup file but will be ignored when DHCP 15 enabled The factory default IP address of the LW3 devices 15 static Option 2 Use fix IP addresses Be aware that if the backup file is uploaded restored in multiple devices it will cause an IP address conflict In this case you have to change the IP address in the backup file manually before uploading it to each device search this line SET MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticlIpAddress 192 168 0 80 Set the DHCP setting to false set the desired IP address and save the file Option 3 Keep the original IP settings
74. DID switch Example gt CALLe EDID sSwitch FA9 E2 mOe EDID switch Legend source oource EDID memory places that can be Factory User or Dynamic EDID memory destination The emulated EDID memory of the desired input port 7 9 5 Copy an EDID to user memory Command format CALLe EDID copy lt source gt lt destination gt Response format mOe EDID copy Example gt CALLe EDID cOopy Dlis ul lt moe EDID copy Legend source oource EDID memory places that can be Factory User or Dynamic EDID memory destination User EDID memory place 01 031 Explanation The EDID of the last connected sink Dynamic EDID D1 has been copied to the user memory 01 7 9 6 Deleting an EDID from user memory Command format CALLe EDID delete user edid memory Response format mOece EDID delete Example gt CALL EDID delete 11 lt mOe EDID delete 7 9 7 Resetting emulated EDIDs Command format CALLe EDID reset 1 Response format mOece EDID reset Example gt CALLe EDID reset 1 moe RDID YfTeset Explanation Calling this method switches all emulated EDIDs to factory default one See the table in section 11 2 on page 116 8 Firmware upgrade MODEX can be upgraded by connecting a Windows PC via LAN and using Lightware Device Updater LDU The application can be downloaded from www lightware eu In order to get the firmware pack with the necessary components lfp file for your specific
75. DIDs which include the same resolutions but support different capabilities EDID PCM audio Universal HDMILPCM __ Universal HDMI ALL mo __ Universal_HDMI_DC yes Table 6 10 Universal HDMI EDIDs Info Analog EDIDs are for future developments Dual Link DVI EDIDs does not support audio Use only for Dual Link ports The exact EDID memory size depends on the firmware and the installed A V modules visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 6 3 Advanced EDID Management Select the EDID button from the main menu Factory Dynamic User Emulated User Memory Manufacturer Resolution Audio Monitorname Soure 2 SAM 7 1920 lt 1080 060 0 2 1248301 E2 DVI Video SAM 1920 1080 060 0 2 7248301 ____ 1920x1080 60 0Hz No 1920x1080 60 0Hz niv HDMI ALL S lt lt lt lt lt S N 5 Create Clear selected Select All Unselect All Figure 6 7 EDID management The window contains two panels left panel contains the EDIDs that can be used as a source right panel contains the target places where the EDIDs can be emulated The list can be scrolled by mouse wheel or by grabbing the list Control buttons Executing EDID ai 2 Ss emulation learning Transfer button e Importing an EDID load Deleting EDID from from a file user memory 5 Selecting all memory Opening EDID Summary sides ante ail
76. EDIDs in four simple steps By clicking on the wizard icon the Easy EDID Creator opens in a new window For further information see the user s manual of Easy EDID Creator 6 6 11 Editing an EDID Select an EDID from left panel and press Edit button to display Advanced EDID editor window Modified EDID can be stored in user memory Basic EDID Vendor Product Information Display parameters Power Management and Features Gamma Color and Established Timings Standard Timing Preferred timing mode 2nd descriptor field 3rd descriptor field 4th descriptor field CEA extension Video data Audio data Speaker allocation data HDMI Colorimetry Detailed Timing Descriptor 1 Detailed Timing Descriptor 2 Detailed Timing Descriptor 3 Detailed Timing Descriptor 4 Detailed Timing Descriptor 5 Detailed Timing Descriptor 6 Save EDID EDID Byte Editor gt N 5 5 S 5 2 2 8 8 2 9 9 2 8 5 2 8 2 5 5 2 DEE S S S 5 6 o BEDE 5 5 5 e MEM E E I E NE E N Figure 6 9 Advanced EDID Editor
77. ETTINGS 444 84 7 5 1 Query the audio crosspoint setting 84 1 5 2 OWEN codes sas dont ia dose tpe keine 85 7 5 o2 POBTIGONFIGORATION dius taeda vnu lal oda 85 fbl BAGUIO Tale SCTUNG _ aden Duis 85 6 25 _ SABE Duis 85 703 SIODDILSSUIDIO 85 7 6 4 Parity 86 7 7 NETWORK CONFIGURATION 8200 000 0 000000000000000000000 86 7 7 1 Query the 86 7 7 2 Change the DHCP 86 7 7 3 Query the IP address dynamic 2000000 000000000000 86 7 7 4 Change the IP address 86 7 7 5 Query the subnet mask static network mask 87 7 7 6 Change the subnet mask 87 7 7 7 Query the gateway address 1 87 7 7 8 Change the gateway address static 87 7 8 EVENT SETTINGS CONDITIONS AND ACTIONS 87 7 8 1 Set the source node 88 7 8 2 Set the source property 88 7 8 3 Set
78. HDCP state unknown embedded audio not present embedded audio not present signal is not HDCP encrypted embedded audio not present signal is HDCP encrypted embedded audio is present HDCP state unknown embedded audio is present embedded audio is present signal is not HDCP encrypted embedded audio is present signal is HDCP encrypted oignal and connection states unknown oignal state unknown oignal state unknown no connection Signal state unknown connection established Connection state unknown reserved No connection Connection is established Signal not present connection state unknown oignal not present Signal not present no connection oignal not present connection established Signal present connection state unknown Signal present Signal present no connection Signal present connection established Mute lock state Audio HDCP state Signal connection state T L M U 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 9 6 7 8 9 B C D E F Explanation P2 TOOAF Video signal is connected and present on Port 2 the signal does not contain audio and not HDCP encrypted The port is unlocked unmuted 7 4 3 Mute an input port Command format CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 muteSource lt input gt Response format mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 muteSource Legend input Input port number Example gt CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 muteSource P1 mOe MEDIA VIDEO X
79. IO XPI1 DestinationtConnectionList lt pre MEDIA AUDIO XP1 DestinationConnectionList P6 P4 P3 P8 Explanation P6 input is connected to P4 output P3 input is connected to P8 output 7 5 2 Switching audio input Info Command format CALLe MEDIA AUDIO XP 1 switch lt input gt lt output gt Response format mOe MEDIA AUDIO XP1 switch Legend input Audio input port number output Audio output port number Example gt CALLe MEDIA AUDIO XP1 switch P3 P4 mOe MEDIA AUDIO XP1 switch Explanation P3 input port is switched to P4 output port The current audio mode determines the possible crosspoint switches 7 6 RS 232 port configuration 7 6 1 BAUD rate setting Command format SETe MEDIA UART P1 Baudrate baud value Response format pwe MEDIA UART P1 Baudrate baud value Example gt SETe SYS MB RS232 Local Baudrate 9600 pwe SYS MB RS232 Local Baudrate 9600 Parameters baud value Baud rate value between 75 and 18432000 7 6 2 Databit setting Command format SETe MEDIA UART P1 DataBits databit value Response format pwe MEDIA UART P1 DataBits databit value Example gt SETe MEDIA UART P1 DataBits 8 lt pwe MEDIA UART P1 DataBits 8 Parameters databit value Databit value between 1 and 15 7 6 3 Stopbit setting Command format SETe MEDIA UART P1 StopBits 0 1 2 Response format pwe MEDIA UART P1 StopBits 0 1 2 Example gt SETe MEDIA UART P1 StopBi
80. IR XP1 n e MEDIA IR P1 n e MEDIA IR P2 7 2 2 Get all properties and methods of a node Get all properties and methods of a specific node with one GET command using an asterisk wildchar Command format GET e nodePath Response format for properties pXe nodePath propertyName parameter Legend Xcan be read only w read write Response format for methods m e nodePath methodName Example GETe PRESETS 1 pre PRESETS 1 Index 1 pwe PRESETS 1 RemoveLock false pwe PRESETS 1 Text Preset 1 7 2 3 Get all child nodes properties and methods of a node Get all child nodes properties and methods of a node with one command without using a wildchar Command format GET ALLe nodePath Response format for nodes n e nodePath Response format for properties pXe nodePath propertyName parameter Legend Xcan be read only w read write Response format for methods m e nodePath methodName Example V GETALLe MANAGEMENT n e MANAGEMENT NETWORK n e MANAGEMENT STATUS n e MANAGEMENT LOCK n e MANAGEMENT LOG pre MANAGEMENT rebootNeeded false pwe MANAGEMENT WebEnvironment m e MANAGEMENT Udc m e MANAGEMENT Msg lt lt lt lt 4 lt Info The command does not list child nodes and properties of listed child nodes only that belongs to the node directly E g the child nodes and properties of MANAGEMENT NETWORK is not listed in this example those can
81. LED blinks to indicate normal operation 5V and 3 3V LEDs light green when the extender is powered on o USB ports USB K M ports for HID devices preferably Keyboard and mouse See more information in section 6 7 2 on page 56 O Menu display Displays status information and menu operation on the LCD with 2x16 characters 62 Reset Reset button reboots the extender This is the same as disconnecting from power source and reconnecting again Receiver frames MODEX F15 OPTS RX 9161 0109 MODEX F15 OPTM RX 9161 0111 1 HID Human Interface Device D COCantrale and l cU SeCCTION 2 CONU ols ana Connections Darna 4A 49A 248196 2 rade 14 ZU ayr 2 3 Rear view MODEX can be supplied with many kind of interface modules thus the rear view of the extenders are different Following example shows the structure of the installed modules 2 interface module E 1 IR OUT IRIN ANN ete 2 Video module S PDIF IN ANALOG IN 4 gt LT eje S PDIF OUT ANALOG OUT HDMI IN DVI IN Interface module D 2 4 Media connectors MODEX CON OPTS EBCJ MODEX CON OPTM EBCJ MODEX CON OPTS EBCM Part nr 9161 0207 Part nr 9161 0210 Part nr 9161 0223 MODEX CON OPTM EBCM MODEX CON OPTS NT MODEX CON NT OPTM Part nr 9161 0226 Part nr 9161 0227 Part nr 9161 0228 MODEX CON OPTS ODVA MODEX CON OPTM ODVA MODEX CON OPTS NT
82. Lock the output Command format CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 lockDestination output Response format mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 lockDestination Legend output Output port number Example gt CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 lockDestination P2 lt mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 1lockDestination 7 4 10 Unlock the output Command format CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP 1 unlockDestination lt output gt Response format mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unlockDestination Legend output Output port number Example gt CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unlockDestination P2 mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unlockDestination 7 5 Audio port and crosspoint settings Info Port numbers commands and responses depend on the modules built in the given MODEX unit see P1 Pn properties under MEDIA AUDIO node There are two audio groups in MODEX extenders S PDIF and Main audio groups This is also visible in the protocol tree MEDIA AUDIO XP1 node of the audio ports within S PDIF group MEDIA AUDIO XP2 node of the audio ports within Main audio group Info The available ports within a group depend on the audio module setting See more information in section 6 3 2 on page 40 7 5 1 Query the audio crosspoint setting Command format GET e MEDIA AUDIO XP1 DestinationConnectionList Response format pre MEDIA AUDIO XP1 DestinationConnectionList lt input gt lt output gt Legend input Audio input port number lt output gt Audio output port number Example gt GETe MEDIA AUD
83. MODEX HW v3 0 1004 119 12 VERSION APPLICABILITY Ee ios 120 19 WARHRANTY E 120 14 DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY ORE ELA CH RS D NEM anu 120 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing MODEX Lightware s Modular Extender family The MODEX family is a hybrid modular and multi layer group of extenders supporting AV and broadcast industry s formats Capable of extending digital and analog audio and video USB KVM Ethernet and control signals like RS 232 RS 422 or Infrared 1 1 Box contents MODEX transmitter or Power cable with IEC Power cable with Neutrik receiver connector powerCON connector and additional chuck UTP patch cable 1 Rubber feet with screws Phoenix Combicon and washers 4x 5 pole connector Infrared transmitter with TS Infrared receiver with TRS male connector male connector 1 2 Description The technology built into the MODEX family breaks many standard limitations allowing 30 meters DVI cable on input Advanced EDID Management Pixel Accurate Reclocking LAN and RS 232 RS 422 control The half unit extender allows one video amp audio module and two interface modules each can be the same or different type The front panel has an additional 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port
84. Ne trik power connectors dE 22 19 2327BR9 3422 tum e abut 23 TECHNOLOGIES 24 dole UNDERSTANDING EDID 24 3 2 ADVANCED EDID MANAGEMENT 25 3 3 HDCP MANAGEMENT 2 P 25 3 3 1 Protected and unprotected 25 3 3 2 Real life 26 INSTAEEATION torr gre stint mre reer 27 Asis GONE GC PING c toT TE 27 SERIAL DEVICES e a 28 4 2 1 General information about serial communication 28 4 2 2 Example contnecuorn diagralrs Cada ctore Fut 28 OPTIONS A enn ca cde 29 4 3 1 shelf mounting with 1U high rack shelf 29 4 3 2 Truss mounting with Mounting bracket 2 29 4 3 3 Through furniture mounting with Mounting bracket V2 29 FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS 30 93 PRONT Ded bc
85. Normal install 2 Select the type of install Or select the optional Snapshot install Or select the optional components you wish to sition your mouse components you wish to install i gt install Runtime components File associations Start Menu entries Start Menu entries Desktop shortcuts Desktop shortcuts Space required 151 0MB Space required 151 0MB Lightware Install System v1 0 4b0 based on Nullsoft NSIS Lightware Install System v1 0 4b0 i Normal install recommended Snapshot install The installer can update only this instance Cannot be updated One only updateable instance can exist for More than one different version can be all users installed for all users Does not contain the version in its name Version number is displayed in the name Step 4 Select the destination folder and click Next Using the default path is highly recommended Choose Install Location visual engiteering Choose the folder in which to install Lightware Device Updater LiGHTWARE Setup will install Lightware Device Updater in the following folder To install in a different folder click Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue Space required 151 0MB Space available 42 8GB Lightware Install System v1 0 4b0 based on Nullsoft NSIS Step 5 Select the Start menu folder and click Next Using the default folder is highly recommended If the Start menu e
86. P1 muteSource 7 4 4 Unmute an input port Command format CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP 1 unmuteSource input Response format mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unmuteSource Legend input Input port number Example gt CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unmuteSource P1 mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unmuteSource 7 4 5 Lock input port Command format CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP 1 lockSource lt input gt Response format mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 lockSource Legend lt input gt Input port number Example gt CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 1ockSource P1 lt mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 10ckSource 7 4 6 Unlock an input port Command format CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP 1 unlockSource lt input gt Response format mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unlockSource Legend input Input port number Example gt CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unlockSource P1 mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unlockSource 7 4 7 Mute the output Command format CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 muteDestination lt output gt Response format mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 muteDestination Legend output Output port number Example gt CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 muteDestination P2 mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 muteDestination visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 4 8 Unmute the output Command format CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unmuteDestination output Response format mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unmuteDestination Legend output Output port number Example gt CALLe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unmuteDestination P2 mOe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 unmuteDestination 7 4 9
87. Pin 3 TD Pin 3 RD Figure 4 2 Extending RS 232 between computer DTE and projector DCE Null modem Null modem serial cable serial cable RA PC DGZ MODEX OPTx TX MODEX OPTx RX DTE DTE DTE 2 RD 2 Pin 2 RD Pin 2 RD Pin 3 TD Pin 3 Pin 3 TD Pin 3 TD Figure 4 3 Extending RS 232 between computer DTE and computer DTE MODEX F15 OPTS MODEX F15 OPTM User s Manual 4 3 Mounting options Devices can be mounted in several ways depending on the application Besides using with rack shelf a mounting bracket is available which offers easy mounting on truss systems with standard clamps or using the unit built into furniture Important Pay attention to the ventilation holes when designing the system or the extender is built into under furniture Side ventilation holes must not be covered If the ventilation of a MODEX extender is limited to a closed space the designer shall provide satisfactory ventilation to prevent excessive heat build up inside 4 3 1 Rack shelf mounting with 1U high rack shelf Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 4 3 2 Truss mounting with Mounting bracket V2 2 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Turn the unit upside down gt Put the rack shelf upside down on the unit and position it to get the mounting holes aligned Fasten the unit on the rack shelf with the provided screws Mount the rack shelf in the rack Fasten the mou
88. Port name be set which will be visible on its button and Crosspoint settings of front panel menu General Baud rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 9 600 115200 128000 153600 230400 256000 baud Data Bits 5 6 7 8 9 Stop Bits 1 1 5 2 Parity None Odd Even Mark Space Command injection When the device is in RS 232 command injection mode it works as an RS 232 Ethernet converter bidirectional On these ports the Ethernet packets are converted to RS 232 data and vica versa Default value of the port is 8000 UART 1 TX Enable enabled RX Enable enabled Baud rate 9600 default Data Bits 8 default Stop Bits 1 default Pari 9 None default Port name Set Enable command injection Port 800 5 Status disabled 6 6 EDID menu 6 6 1 About EDID memory transmitter EDID memory is non volatile and consists of four blocks each for different purposes Factory preset EDIDs User saved EDIDs Dynamic EDID EDID of last connected sink on the output port Emulated EDIDs EDID currently emulated on a specific input port EDIDs are numbered from 1 in each block They can be referred as the first letter of the block name and the number of the desired EDID This way F02 refers to the second factory preset EDID Dynamic and emulated EDID blocks size depends on the A V modules EDID memory structure is the following
89. S E event nr SourcePropertyValue value Example SETe EVENTS El SourcePropertyValue 1 lt pwe EVENTS El SourcePropertyValue 1 Explanation The E1 event will be fired if this property is changed to the set value signal is present on input port P1 7 8 4 Set the target node action Command format SETe EVENTS E event nr TargetNode node path node name Response format pwe EVENTS E event nr TargetNode node path node name Example gt SETe EVENTS El TargetNode MEDIA UART P1 lt pwe EVENTS E1 TargetNode MEDIA UART P1 Explanation This node contains the path of the property that will be changed after the E1 event is fired Info Node path must be started with Y 7 8 5 Set target property action Command format SETe EVENTS E lt event_nr gt TargetProperty lt property gt Response format pwe EVENTS E event nr TargetProperty property Example gt SETe EVENTS El TargetProperty SendMessage lt pwe EVENTS El TargetProperty SendMessage Explanation The node contains the property that will be changed after E1 event is fired 7 8 6 Set the value of the target property action Command format SETe EVENTS E event nr TargetPropertyValue value Response format pwe EVENTS E lt event_nr gt TargetPropertyValue lt value gt Example gt SETe EVENTS El TargetPropertyValue Sample message pwe EVENTS El TargetPropertyValue Sample message Explanation If the E1 e
90. Step 4 Click on the OK button to apply the settings If the condition is finished set the action with the same method The system checks the validity of the event If everything is correct a green line can be seen at the bottom of the event area 6 8 4 Save load or clear an event Save an event Although the device stores the set events even after reboot or firmware upgrade in some cases event saving to the computer can be useful 2 e g transfer to another MODEX Events can be stored in a readable CSV file Comma Separated Values which is a human readable file type and can be imported edited by many spreadsheet application Info Events cannot be exported one by one All events will be stored with the exportation To save all events click on Export to CSV button browse the desired folder then click on Save button Load an event Click on the Import from CSV button A browse window comes up Find the CSV file than click on the Open button Import from CSV Clear an event Click on the Clear button a confirmation window comes up Click on the OK button to clear the event Clearing the events means setting them to the factory default values The names become Event1 32 the condition and the action get empty value Clear all events All events can be cleared at the same time with the loading factory default values All the values will be cleared names conditions actions Click on t
91. X and I m using Lightware factory preset EDID would like to be able to choose from different resolutions but my source allows only one resolution Solution Most Lightware factory preset EDIDs allow only one resolution forcing the sources to output only that particular signal You need to select the Universal EDID that supports all common VESA resolutions see the factory EDID list in section 11 3 on page 117 3 2 Advanced EDID management Info Info Each DVI sink e g monitors projectors plasma displays and switcher inputs must support the EDID data structure Source BIOS and operating systems are likely to query the sink using DDC2B protocol to determine what pixel formats and interface are supported DVI standard makes use of EDID data structure for the identification of the monitor type and capabilities Most DVI sources VGA cards set top boxes etc will output DVI signal after accepting the connected sink s EDID information In case of EDID readout failure or missing EDID the source will not output DVI video signal MODEX transmitters provide Lightware s Advanced EDID Management function that helps system integration The transmitter s built in EDID memory stores and emulates more than 100 EDID data factory presets and user memory the exact number depends on the firmware plus the monitor s EDID that is connected to the receiver s output connector MODEX stores the EDID of the attached monitor or projector in a non
92. aneous Crosspoint Core module is Unlock the core module via the built Section 6 9 5 setting cannot locked in website be changed Module The module is Unlock the module via the built in Section 6 9 5 property cannot locked website be changed MODEX F15 OPTS MODEX F15 OPTM User s Manual 11 Appendix 11 1 Mechanical drawings Info MODEX units have the same dimensions Indicated values are in mm Front view MODEX F15 OPTM TX F 1 VIDEO EP COMPUTER Em ae 221 Bottom view Side view M 7 1 thread 5 e 1785 2125 b thread M3 thread mimimimim c EN 0000 ERE in EU Hungary 1 Section 11 Appendix Page 115 120 visual engineering IGHTWARE 11 2 Factory default settings IP address transmitter IP address receiver Subnet mask Static gateway Port number DHCP HTTP port 8000 WEB socket Input port HDMI mode Color space HDCP mode Color range RS 232 Baud rate baud RS 232 data bits B Stop bits Parity IR input carrier frequency Hz IR output carrier frequency Hz Application mode Analog in Gain dB
93. ault Device selector indicates which device has been connected to This is the local device In this window remote device can be selected Both devices must be configured for appropriate transfer There are three tabs in main menu Crosspoint EDID and Settings Crosspoint EDID Device selector Selecting Local or Remote Device by clicking the grey tab it will be loaded in the browser window e Main menu Displaying Crosspoint EDID Control or Settings from the main menu Advanced view button Displaying Advanced view page showing the terminal window and the protocol tree Active area Displaying the content of the selected menu and module Local and remote control When the transmitter and the receiver are linked by a fiber cable and one of them is connected to a LAN the other extender can be also controlled In this case the extender that is connected by the LAN cable is the Local Device the other extender is the Remote Device Page 38 120 Section 6 Web control Using the built in website 6 3 Crosspoint menu Crosspoint panel Input module properties Input ports Layers Navigation buttons Properties button Tutorial button Output ports Output module properties MODEX F15 OPTS MODEX F15 OPTM User s Manual Properties Tutonal Analog Input P7 name Balance Sampling Freqency kHz 48 kHz Displaying connections between the input and output ports Da
94. be queried if GETALLe MANAGEMENT NETWORK is run 7 2 4 Set command The setter command can be used to modify the value of a property Command format SET e nodePath propertyName newPropertyValue Response format The response for setting a property to a new value is the same as the response for GET command The value in the response is the new value if the execution of SET command was successful otherwise the unmodified old value with an error message pwe nodePath propertyName newProperty Value Example gt SETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK PortNumber 6107 pwe MANAGEMENT NETWORK PortNumber 6107 Error response format If there were errors during setting a property an error message follows the unmodified property value Find the error numbers in section 7 1 3 on page 73 pEe nodePath propertyName umodified Value ec EXXX Error message Legend XXX error number see section 7 1 3 on page 73 visual engineering IGHTWARE Examples SETe SYS CORE B VIDEODVOOO HdcpEnable false nEe E002 Node not found SETe SYS CORE PartNumber 12345678 pEe E004 Writing read only property SETe SYS CORE B VIDEODVI HdcpEnable falssss pEe E005 Invalid value SETe SYS CORE B VIDEODVI HdcpEnab false pEe E006 Property not exists 7 2 5 Invocation A method can be invoked with the help of CALL command Command format CALLe nodePath methodName parameter Response format The response for a method execution is a state an
95. bling Cable assembling can be done only by qualified person If the cable needs to be replaced the following steps help when assembling Step 1 Put bushing and chuck onto the cable Step 2 Prepare the cable Step 3 Insert the wire into the terminals and fasten the clamping device by a flat screw driver Step 4 Push insert and chuck into housing pay attention to the guiding keyway Step 5 Fasten bushing by means of a fork wrench 3 4 min Torque 2 5 Nm Figure 2 6 Neutrik power connector assembling 2 7 11 RS 232 RS 422 MODEX can be ordered with interface containing industry standard RS 232 and RS 422 9 pole D SUB male connector 1 NC notconnected RX data receive complement 2 RX data receive input RX data receive true 3 __ TX data transmit output TX datatransmittrue ______ 4 DTR Internally connected to Pin 6 TX data transmit complement 5 _ GNDsignal ground shield ____ GND signal ground shield _____ 6 Internally connected to Pin 4 DSR Internally connected to Pin 4 _ 8 TS 9 __ Table 2 6 D SUB 9 pole connector and assignments visual engineering IGHTWARE 3 Technologies 3 1 Understanding EDID Basics EDID stands for Extended Display Identification Data Simply put EDID is the passport of display devices monitors TV sets projector
96. c network mask Command format GETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticNetworkMask Response format pre MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticNetworkMask lt netmask gt Example gt GETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticNetworkMask lt pre MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticNetworkMask 255 255 255 0 7 7 6 Change the subnet mask static Command format SETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticNetworkMask lt netmask gt Response format pwe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticNetworkMask lt netmask gt Example gt SETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticNetworkMask 255 255 255 0 lt pwe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticNetworkMask 255 255 255 0 Info Device needs to be restarted to apply changes 7 7 7 Query the gateway address static Command format GETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK GatewayAddress Response format pre MANAGEMENT NETWORK GatewayAddress gw address Example GETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK GatewayAddress lt pre MANAGEMENT NETWORK GatewayAddress 192 168 0 1 7 7 8 Change the gateway address static Command format SETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticGatewayAddress gw address Response format pre MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticGatewayAddress gw address Example gt SETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticGatewayAddress 192 168 0 5 lt pwe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticGatewayAddress 192 168 0 5 7 8 Event settings conditions and actions 32 events can be configured in the transmitter these nodes are located under EVENTS More details can be found in section 6 8 on page 56 The process o
97. ch lock NESFBH S ESD DIOIGCIIODs 61000 4 2 Level 4 visual engineering IGHTWARE 10 Troubleshooting Usually if the system seems not to transport the signal as expected the best strategy for troubleshooting is to check signal integrity through the whole signal chain starting from source side and moving forward to receiver end At first check front panel LEDs and take the necessary steps according to their states For more information about status LEDs refer to section 2 2 on page 13 Symptom Rootcause Action Referto _ Video amp Audio module No picture on Device s Check the extenders and the other the video output powered devices if they are properly powered port properly try to unplug and reconnect them Cable Cables must fit very well check all connection the connectors problem Not the proper Check the properties of the Section 6 4 2 video port Is Video amp Audio module the active one high for the source is a computer try to modify video cable the refresh rate only for expert users HDCP is Enable HDCP on input port Section 6 5 3 disabled Audio interface module No audio 15 Section 6 3 present on Check the Audio application mode of Section 5 3 3 application the Audio module or section 6 4 3 mode set to Analog audio Check the Analog audio input port oection 5 3 3 input volume settings Volume or section 6 5 1 is set very low Section 5 3
98. ched manually Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Navigate to Settings System Reset submenu and press the enter button Press the enter button to restart device or the escape e button to cancel The extender is restarted immediately Navigate to Settings System Enter bootload submenu and press the enter 9 button Press the enter button to switch to Bootload mode LCD will turn to dark The device can be switched to normal operation mode by pressing the reset button or turning it off and on again Loading factory defaults Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Navigate to Settings System Fact defaults submenu and press the enter button Press the enter button to load factory defaults or the escape e button to cancel The device is restarted factory default settings and parameters are set See the list about the details in section 11 2 on page 116 visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 2 2 Network settings If the extender is connected to an Ethernet Network the settings are available in this submenu you change more settings in Network submenu it is not necessary to restart the device after every step Reboot after setting all necessary parameters is enough Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Setting the IP ad
99. cks the validity of the event If everything is correct a green line can be seen at the bottom of the event area Signal detect Set name CONDITION ACTION Input signal is detected on a port Switch output to input Wizard Advanced Wizard Advanced 6 8 3 Advanced mode The goal of this mode is the same as of the wizard set the properties and methods for conditions and actions The difference is the number of the available and usable properties and methods of the LW3 protocol Advanced mode allows almost all of it Step 1 Click the Advanced button A new window comes up Set name CONDITION ACTION Custom condition Custom action Advanced Wiza Advanced Step 2 Select the desired node and the property on the left side there is the closed LW3 tree of the device To open it click on the plus sign in the red square Section 6 Web control Using the built in website Page 59 120 visual engineering IGHTWARE Property The tree structure is opened and the available properties are listed in the drop down box The manual of the selected property can be seen below it Advanced event settinc Property Powerdvin PRESETS Power5vin MANAGEMENT HdcpEnable EDID MEDIA Boost B VIDEO ManEqMode restartAutoEq ViockCnt Connected SignalT ype SignalSubType HdcpActive Resolution TotalSize ETHERNET PACKETROUTER SYS EVENTS Step 3 Set the desired value in the field next to the list
100. d a value The state is mandatory and always defined if the method could be executed It can be either a success or a failure The value is optional and it can contain additional information such as the reason why the state is a failure or a specific value when the state is success which the client can process lt is also possible to get an error message when the method could not be executed e g the parameter was illegal and hence not even the state of the execution could be specified mXe nodePath methodName Y Legend X can be if the execution is successful F execution is failed but the method could be executed if the method could not be executed e g illegal parameter count Y can be the return value of the method if any itis valid that a method does not have any return value In this case the equal sign can be omitted Example gt CALLe MANAGEMENT LOCK LOoCKkA11 lt mOe MANAGEMENT LOCK LockAll Error response format If there were errors during the execution an error message is received which follows the method name Find the error codes in section 7 1 3 on page 73 mEe nodePath methodName e EXXX Error message Example gt CALLe EDID DeleteEdid 0100 lt 005 11 1 7 2 6 Subscription User can subscribe any node Subscribe a node means that user will get notification if any of the properties of the node is changed
101. d in brackets the measurement is performed on the local extender If the link is not established the brackets are empty This is also shown in idle state for more information see section 5 1 on page 30 R Link quality Remote link quality between transmitter and receiver is displayed in brackets the measurement is performed on the remote extender L Link errors The number of local link errors is shown in the other submenu which means the occurrences of link problems e g unsure connection between the extenders R Link errors Similar as above the number of remote link errors is shown Firmware 10 Firmware version of the integrated optical module Link Ethernet Enabled Disabled The Link lane of the Ethernet port transmitted to the other MODEX extender can be set in the menu 5 3 3 Audio module Settings Application mode Basic working mode can be set for details about application modes see section 6 4 3 on page 44 0 Analog lt gt amp Ret Aux default Analog audio to Main audio Group S PDIF to S PDIF Audio Group see section 6 4 3 1 on page 44 1 Analog lt gt Forw Ret S Analog audio to S PDIF Audio Group S PDIF disabled see section 6 4 3 2 on page 45 2 S PDIF gt Emb Analog not S PDIF audio in to Main Audio Group Analog audio disabled see section 6 4 3 3 on page 46 Changes are stored automatically without pressing the enter button Analog in Certain param
102. ded from www lightware eu 8 2 2 Install the LDU application Step 1 Run install LDU v1 2 1b0 exe Ee install LDU v1 2 1b0 Lightware Visual Engineering LLC 1 210 Step 2 Click Next in the opening Welcome window 4 Lightware Device Updater Setup SE visual es Welcome to Lightware Device wes Updater Setup Setup will guide you through the installation of Lightware ice Updater It is recommended that you dose all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue LIGHT WARE r fA UPDATER visual engineering IGHTWARE Step 3 Select the type of the installation Here can be chosen the normal and the snapshot install Select the optional components then click Next Using the Normal install as the default value is highly recommended Choose Components val Choose Components visual engioeerine Choose which features of Lightware Device Updater you want to Choose which features of Lightware Device Updater you want to LiGHTWARE install 9 install e Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Next to continue install Click Next to continue Select the type of install
103. dress Navigate to Settings Network Settings IP Address submenu and press the enter button To change the numbers press the enter button and use the left lt and right gt buttons to place the cursor to the desired number Set the numbers by the up and down V buttons Press the enter button to save changes Press the escape e button twice to navigate out from the submenu You will be prompted to apply settings press the enter button Setting the Subnet mask Navigate to Settings Network Settings Subnet mask submenu and press the enter button To change the numbers press the enter g button and use left 4 and right gt buttons to place the cursor to the desired number Set the numbers by the up and down 7 buttons Press the enter button to save changes Press the escape button twice to navigate out from the submenu You will be prompted to apply settings press the enter button Setting the Static gateway Navigate to Settings Network Settings Static gateway submenu press the enter button To change the numbers press the enter button and use left 4 and right gt buttons to place the cursor to the desired number Set the numbers by the up and down 7 buttons Press the enter button to save changes Press the escape e button twice to navigate out from the submenu You will be prompted to apply se
104. e MEDIA node depend on the installed modules The tree structure 15 available via the Web Advanced view see section 6 11 on page 68 REMOTE The node contains the protocol tree of the remote device if connected PRESETS MANAGEMENT EDID MEDIA SYS and EVENT sub nodes Settings and values are valid for the remote device only below the REMOTE node PRESETS Group node for the eight available presets each preset has own sub node with its properties MANAGEMENT A group node for every management related settings The features and settings here are not related to the current crosspoint settings The node contains the following sub nodes MANAGEMENT NETWORK Contains Network related properties such as IP address Gateway Subnet mask DHCP and Port settings MANAGEMENT STATUS Basic status values are stored about the MODEX Firmware versions Internal Voltage values Module code System time elapsed time since last booting in seconds MANAGEMENT LOCK Installed modules can be locked unlocked individually or together The locking state is also stored under SYS CORE nodes and its sub nodes as read only property but the settings be done in MANAGEMENT LOCK MANAGEMENT LOG Last logged events can be queried here MANAGEMENT LOG node contains five properties Warning Error Debug Fatal and Notice which shows the number of the occurrence of the given event type The log can be emptied by the calling the c
105. e audio interface module the supported input and or output port of the selected mode appears in audio crosspoint and the port property window becomes available Info This setting can be set in the transmitter and in the receiver separately Info If the module is locked the audio interface mode cannot be changed 6 4 3 1 Analog audio to Main Audio Group S PDIF to S PDIF group Phoenix connector Phoenix connector RCA connector RCA connector analog in analog out S PDIF in S PDIF out Li Main Audio Group S PDIF Audio group Available connections Return AUX HDMI Analog Input S PDIF input Analog output cw TI Y __ f Embedded audio ___ Table 6 1 Available connections when setting in the transmitter Embedded audio Analog Input S PDIF input v v HDMI Analog output S PDIF Output Return AUX SS ______ __ Return audio Table 6 2 Available connections when setting in the receiver 6 4 3 2 Analog audio to S PDIF Audio Group S PDIF disabled Phoenix connector RCA connector RCA connector analog in analog out S PDIF in S PDIF out X X Main Audio Group S PDIF Audio group Available connections Return AUX Return audio HDMI Analog Input Analog output Embedded audio _ Forward audio Table 6 3 Available connections when setting in the transmitter Embedded audio Analog
106. e can be viewed and or edited by a simple text editor e g Notepad The exact content of the file is listed in section 11 4 on page 118 Info Editing the command lines is only recommended for expert users 6 10 3 Upload the settings to device Restore Warning Info Please note that the settings will be permanently overwritten with the restored parameters in the device Withdrawal is not possible The cloning is successful when the backup file is downloaded from the same type of source device as the destination device E g if a MODEX contains a group of modules and the backup file is uploaded to another MODEX which contains different modules that would result in errors when checking and uploading The restoring process Step 1 Select the Settings Backup tab from the menu Step 2 Click on the Browse button on the right panel and select the desired file Step3 The file is checked and the result will be displayed in the textbox below If the file is correct the settings can be restored Step 4 Press the Start restore process button and click on the Yes button when asked Step 5 Reboot the device to apply the network settings after finishing 6 10 4 Network settings Info Info The backup file contains some lines with the network settings 202 SET MANAGEMENT NETWORK DhcpEnabled false 3 SET MANAGEMENT NETWORK Lw2Port 10001 2 SET MANAGEMENT NETWORK Lw3Port 6107 205 SET MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticlIp
107. e firmware upgrade switching off and on again is recommended zj C B p uA EF 49 Kr Ae ol Pa o rirmware uparaae ww 9 Specifications 9 1 Frames 9 1 1 MODEX F15 frames Control Front pale DULIODS stessi UM Yes Front panel LEOD x Yes 2 x 16 characters WY loe CET EC Built in website TCP IP Ethernet EDID management transmitter 119 factory and 31 user programmable EDID ED ID emulate iso aee 256 Byte Extended EDID v1 3 Connectors EMNENE E m I UEM RJ45 connector USB KVM transmitter 1 x USB B female connector USB KVM 2 x USB A female connector Ethernet specification RI p 10 100 Mbit s USB specifications JSB Stand Ids esenee rap eod iud Only HID devices Smart Card USB HU aeri cea eost isa seme Not supported Device NUMDE n 2xUSB HID devices General DIMENSIONS pec PUE 221 W x 240 D x 42 5 mm US 1850 g excluding all modules Power consumption 6 5 W typical 8 W max without modules 15 W typical 25 W max with modules POWO 110 230 ED DIOLS A 61000 4 2 Level 4 Operation tempe
108. e g 2 pcs MODEX IF RS232 IR interface modules with 2 pcs IR input and 2 pcs IR output But in that case the number of the signal path is multiplied 6 3 4 Serial crosspoint In crosspoint view every serial port appears as an input and an output It means that Tx data channel of the port is an input and Rx data channel is an output within one port All serial inputs are transmitted to the remote device all the time As the data of all serial ports can be transmitted via the link the link does not appear as an output as it appears in video or in audio crosspoint The input port with a link icon symbolizes the input of the remote side The serial source switched to the local output can be selected on the local device The number of the available ports in a unit is determined as follows Number of inputs Number of the ports local unit Number of the ports remote unit Number of outputs Number of the ports local unit If an input is switched to an output and both the input and the output belongs to the same serial port connector that results an internal loopback This way the serial link can be tested between the source device and the MODEX e 42 129 Section o VVeD control USII 1g Ur ie DUIIT IN webDsite lt 5 i A Pa ls T le E EN e n 4 75 Section o coniroi USING ine puiit In Wepsite
109. e same effect as resetting the device from front panel If the device cannot be added after pressing the Use bootloader button try the following switch off the extender press and keep pressed the up button on the front panel and power on the MODEX The device starts bootload mode this way Lightware Device Updater 1 Select Package 2 Select Devices 3 Upgrade Devices 4 Finish Review the list of selected devices Factory reset all devices MEX 109 416 999 999 SN 12345678 Connection Ethernet 192 168 0 102 49990 in bootload mode MEX 108 410 999 999 SN 12345678 Connection Ethernet 192 168 0 101 49990 in bootload mode Firmware components Factory reset Factory reset LESS REFRESH Firmware Installed version Update version Core MCU Firmware Core Fpga Firmware 103208410715721 Core ASIC Firmware WEB Control Software 1 2 8b2 117504 1 1 1b0 116869 1 0 2b0 115578 1 4 0b0 117477 1 2 8b2 117504 1 1 1b0 116869 1 0 2b0 115578 1 4 0b0 117477 to Up to date Up to date Up to date ADD DEVICE REMOVE DEVICE REMOVE ALL Click on Next button to step forward Step 3 Upgrade devices The selected devices are listed with their status The setup is logged automatically the default path can be changed by ticking the option and browsing a folder Lightware Device Updater 1 Select Package 2 Select Devices 3 Upgrade Devices 4 Finish Task Status MEX 109
110. eters of the input signal can be adjusted as follows Gain from 0 dB to 24 dB step dB default is 0 dB Volume from 0 dB to 63 dB step 0 5 dB default is 0 dB Balance from 0 to 100 step 1 default is 50 center Use the up and down 7 buttons to change values Changes are stored automatically without pressing the enter button Analog out Certain parameters of the output signal can be adjusted as follows Volume from 0 dB to 52 dB step 0 5 dB from 54 dB to 66 dB step 2 dB 69 dB 72 dB 78 dB default is 0 dB Balance from O to 100 step 1 default is 50 center Use the up A and down V buttons to change values Changes are stored automatically without pressing the enter button 5 3 4 Serial amp IR module Settings 5232 Baud rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 128000 153600 230400 256000 Data 6 5 6 7 8 9 Stop bits 1 1 5 2 Parity None Odd Even Mark Space Input Carrier frequency from 30 000 to 200 000 Hz step 500 Hz default is 38 000 Hz IR Output Carrier frequency from 30 000 to 200 000 Hz step 500 Hz default is 38 000 Hz Use navigation buttons to change values and press the enter button to store the new settings 5 3 5 Front module Settings Ethernet port Enabled Disabled The local Ethernet port setting front panel port 5 4 Crosspoints menu The following simple operations can be
111. f setting an event action by protocol commands is described step by step through a simple example The event will be set under the EVENTS E1 node and the desired setting is IF SIGNAL IS PRESENT ON INPUT PORT SEND AN RS 232 MESSAGE ON SERIAL PORT 1 The settings are stored in 6 different properties which are described in the following sections visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 8 1 Set the source node condition Command format SETe EVENTS E lt event_nr gt SourceNode lt node_path gt lt node_name gt Response format pwe EVENTS E lt event_nr gt SourceNode node path node name Example gt SETe EVENTS El SourceNode MEDIA VIDEO P1 lt pwe EVENTS E1 SourceNode MEDIA VIDEO P1 Explanation This node contains the path of the property that will fire the E1 event the path of the P1 video input port Info Node path must be started with Y 7 8 2 Set the source property condition Command format SETe EVENTS E lt event_nr gt SourceProperty lt property gt Response format pwe EVENTS E event nr SourceProperty property Example gt SETe EVENTS El SourceProperty SignalPresent lt pwe EVENTS El SourceProperty SignalPresent Explanation This node contains the property that will fire the E1 event signal present state of P1 port 7 8 3 Set the value of the source property condition Command format SETe EVENTS E lt event_nr gt SourcePropertyValue lt value gt Response format pwe EVENT
112. h the optical cable is available since the hardware v3 0 Info The media connector code of MODEX 15 replaced by since it has no importance from firmware upgrade point of view Info If MODEX cannot send the details about its firmware click on the Use Bootloader button MEX 104 416 715 721 SN 11111111 Factory reset Connection Ethernet 192 168 0 103 6107 Wrong response received The software may be outdated USE BOOTLOADER RETRY has m Lh z E mj G Dann OR rade UYY M 4 Fax P L 44 2 md g ZV 57 Section 8 Firmware nnrana mi pm g F pm pm pm 4 3 1 1 v 4 f M 9 LS ws B oe I IV le are Maniial USer S Info Add a device by clicking on the Add device button The previous screen will be shown devices what have already been added are marked in the first column Select the desired device s and click on OK Remove a device by selecting it highlight with yellow and click on Remove device button or click on Remove all button to empty the list Factory reset can be executed by ticking the option on the right The settings has th
113. he Load factory defaults button A warning message appears confirm it by clicking on the OK button 6 9 Settings menu Reboot When Settings menu is selected Reboot button is displayed in the right top corner the extender can be rebooted after confirmation 6 9 1 Core tab The submenu displays information about MODEX frame Device label can be also changed which 15 visible on the front panel LCD Device Label 108 410 9 Set Device Type Transmitter Module Name MODEX F15 OPTS MAC Address 8 02 36 00 1 Boot address 192 168 0 104 Part number 91610108 Hardware version 30_ Serial number 12345678 Figure 6 12 Core tab 6 9 2 Network tab When the extender is connected to a network or directly to a computer the necessary settings can be set in this submenu If a fixed IP address is planned to use fill Static IP address Static subnet mask and Static gateway fields If dynamic IP address is planned to use set DHCP to Enabled from the drop down list other settings are made automatically Network I Static IP Address 192 168 0 99 Static Subnet mask 2552552550 Static Gateway 192 168 0 1 enabled Dynamic Address 192 168 0 103 Dynamic Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Dynamic Gateway 192 168 0 1 LW3 Port 5107 Apply changes gt Cancel Figure 6 13 Network tab Click on Apply changes button to save settings visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 9 3 Status tab
114. hich is not listed above MODEX F15 OPTS MODEX F15 OPTM User s Manual 11 5 The new features of MODEX HW v3 0 CM 1004 Introduction The hardware of MODEX units have been redesigned and released with version 3 0 The new hardware contains developments and new features which affects the usage of the product The following table contains the differences between the hardware versions till 59xxxxxx from 5 Serial number October 2015 November 2015 Compatible Firmware All from v1 2 8 The label of DETECT DETECT low speed link LED OPTS LINK OPTS LINK OPTS LINK NOSES at Cooling Convection only Part number of frames MODEX F15 OPTS TX 9161 0103 MODEX F15 OPTS RX 9161 0104 MODEX F15 OPTM TX 9161 0106 MODEX F15 OPTM RX 9161 0107 Table 11 1 Differences of HW v2 2 and v3 0 The airflow in the case of a MODEX with HW v3 0 Figure 11 1 Internal view of MODEX with HW v3 0 Section 11 Appendix 119 120 visual engineering IGHTWARE 12 Version applicability This User s Manual applies to the following version of the mentioned FW HW SW MCU firmware 1 2 8 FPGA firmware 1 1 1 Web content Lightware Device Updater software 13 Warranty Lightware Visual Engineering warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase Customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair Lightware will cover
115. ilable which contains Analog S PDIF audio connectors Ethernet RS 232 and Infrared ports in many combinations Physical modules with different connectors MODEX can be ordered with many type of power connectors and optical connectors LWS protocol The devices use the new LW3 protocol which is based on a well structured protocol tree Wide range of properties and methods allow to get information about the ports or create controlling commands 25G compatibility Thanks for the LW3 protocol and the design of MODEX and 25G matrix the devices are compatible and able to send controlling commands to each other Signal transmission up to 10 km MODEX with single mode optical unit is able to transmit the signal to 10 km distance Single fiber technology MODEX F15 OPTS and OPTM extenders give optical transmission over a single or duplex fiber equipped with a Neutrik OpticalCON or industrial grade connector but both can be used with LC fiber cable Pixel accurate reclocking The video output on the receiver has a clean jitter free signal eliminating signal instability and distortion caused by long cables or connector reflections Built in web page Easy access from a Web browser to control and configure the MODEX pair Controlling functions with the Event manager MODEX can be configured to perform an action if a condition appears E g if a signal is present on an input a command is sent via the HS 232 po
116. input port HDCP can be enabled or disabled 6 5 5 SDI port Info Info SDI channel configuration window be displayed by pressing its configuration button on properties panel SDI Audio Channels HDMI audio channel allocation Group 1 1 4 Group 2 5 8 Number of channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 channels Assignment LEE TER 4 5 6 7T 8 Preset vetro a Load preset Figure 6 6 SDI Channel configuration SDI Audio Channels SDI signal can carry up to 16 audio channels 8 of them can be allocated to dedicated channels in line with HDMI audio channel allocation settings Select the two groups from the drop down menus and click on a cube to connect the channels Same groups cannot be selected at the same time Channel assignment is not changed on the cubes when another group is selected from the drop down menu layout of the cubes remains unchanged HDMI audio channel allocation Number of channels can be selected from 2 to 8 channels Assigmet 00 1 FL 2 FR S LFE 4 FC 1 FL 2 FR 3 LFE 4 FC 5 RL 1 FL 2 FR 3 LFE 4 FC 5 RL 6 RR 1 FL 2 FR 3 LFE 4 FC 5 86 6 RR 7 RLC 1 FL 2 FR 3 LFE 4 FC 5 RL 6 RR 7 RLC 8 RRC or 1 FL 2 FR S LFE 4 FC 5 RL 6 RR 7 FLC 8 FRC Table 6 9 HDMI audio channel allocation Preset Preset memories can be used to store 501 audio settings and configurations There are 4 factory and 5 user programmab
117. ional Figure 6 1 Audio layers The four audio layers between the transmitter and the receiver are defined and fixed always extended The other audio inputs and outputs are optional and depend on the installed interface modules the available crosspoint settings depend on the application mode set in the properties of the audio module a um n fy m rti exon Y A AAT re e H le a l on It TA la H a 4U 129 Section Control USING ine Info Video Audio Serial Return AUX Return audio Analog Input SPDIF Input Analog Output SPDIF Output Forward audio Figure 6 2 Audio crosspoint Example Above screenshot was made of a MODEX transmitter s Audio crosspoint layout assembled with MODEX IF AUD module Settings are according to section 6 4 3 1 on page 44 The following connections are established audio input port is switched to Analog Output and to Embedded audio S PDIF input port is switched to S PDIF output port Return audio is switched to Forward audio To have the desired audio crosspoint setup check the settings in both extenders 6 3 3 Infra crosspoint Info All infrared inputs are transmitted to the remote device all the time As the data of all infra input ports can be transmitted via the link the link does not appear a
118. is powered on USB USB connection to HOST Computer unit via USB B type connector O Menu display Displays status information and menu operation on the LCD with 2x16 characters Reset Reset button reboots the extender This is the same as disconnecting from power source and reconnecting again Transmitter frames MODEX F15 OPTS TX 9161 0108 MODEX F15 OPTM TX 9161 0110 Cantrr A n nnnarne ANA 1 4 ON ection lt controis ana connections rage 15 120 visual engineering IGHTWARE Receiver front view Info MODEX F15 OPTS frames can be seen on the photos which are almost the same as MODEX F15 OPTM frames Their housing contains just two differences the OPTM designation and the part number Ethernet Status LEDs LicHTWARE MODEX F15 OPTS RX AUDIO AT PSU LEDs Menu navigation VIDEO TX DETECT ETHERNET OPTS LINK 10 100 USB ports 7 Menu display 7 e Ethernet Locking RJ45 socket Remote control port for connecting the unit to Local Area Network LAN e Status LEDs Audio LED lights green when the audio transfer is active Video LED indicates correct video transmission TX DETECT LED is green when low speed handshake of the extenders is complete OPTS LINK LED lights when optical link is active Menu navigation Up down left right enter and escape buttons for menu navigation PSU LEDs CPU live
119. ked black 3i Port is unlocked grey 6 3 1 Video crosspoint The number of the inputs and the outputs are depending on the number and the direction of the video modules As MODEX supports only one video transmission over the link the link appears as an input or as an output depending on the direction of the extender At the transmitter side the link appears as an output At the receiver side the link appears as an input Example The figure shows one input and one output HDMI 15 the input port and the output port 15 the fiber optical connector towards to the receiver In this case there 15 no real crosspoint switching the signal of the input port is always switched to the output port except if the output is muted 6 3 2 Audio crosspoint MODEX extenders support two audio groups the Main audio group and the S PDIF audio group These groups are independent from each other In this case there are forbidden crosspoint connections The link can support four audio layers Main audio group Embedded audio from transmitter to receiver Return AUX from receiver to transmitter S PDIF audio group Forward Audio from transmitter to receiver Return Audio from receiver to transmitter At the transmitter side the Embedded audio and the Forward Audio appears as an output the Return Audio and the Return AUX appears as an input At the receiver side the direction is the opposite Receiver fixed opt
120. le preset memories Factory presets cannot be changed and cannot be renamed User programmable preset memories can be saved changed loaded and renamed as well Preset memory stores the full configuration of SDI audio settings channel allocation and assignments visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 5 6 IR port The IR input port receives baseband signal so the incoming signal must be demodulated The IR receiver unit supplied with the module demodulates the signal The IR output port sends baseband signal which is modulated by the IR emitter supplied with the Please pay attention to above details when using third party IR units General Carrier frequency kHz the value can be set between 30 and 200 kHz with one decimal further digits are truncated E g if typed value is 37 52 saved value is 37 5 Default value is 38 0 kHz which suits to the supplied IR units but when a third party device is connected the carrier frequency be changed Port name which will be visible on its button and in Modules of front panel menu Command injection When a port is in command injection mode it works as an IR Input 1 Enable enabled Carrier frequency kHz Set Port name IRInut Enable command injection Port 8102 Status enabled Ethernet converter bidirectional the Ethernet packets are converted to IR signal and vica versa 6 5 7 RS 232 port
121. learLog method The node has five sub nodes NOTICE WARNING ERROR FATAL DEBUG which contain the log entries as a property describing the logged event with details 7 3 4 EDID The node and its sub nodes represent all information about EDID management The node contains basic methods in connection with EDID emulation such as Copy Delete or Emulate EDID Sub nodes refer to the type of the EDID as follows F Factory EDIDs U User EDID D Dynamic EDID The EDID of the monitor last attached to the receiver Emulated EDID List of assigned video ports The node structure of Factory User and Dynamic EDIDs contain the available EDIDs as sub nodes The structure of these EDID sub nodes is the same Header Valid Invalid based on EDID header Data EDID data in HEX format Is Valid True False based on EDID data For detailed information about EDID memory see section 6 6 1 on page 51 7 3 5 MEDIA MEDIA node contains the available layers on installed modules such as VIDEO AUDIO UART or IR module Port and Crosspoint settings are structured in sub nodes with methods and properties in the nodes of the layers 7 3 6 SYS The node has two sub nodes LOG and CORE SYS LOG Last log events collected from last booting The structure is the same as for MANAGEMENT LOG SYS CORE The node contains properties of MODEX frame nevertheless its sub nodes contain the installed modules B C D and E Signal parame
122. mber Settings Different module by module see the following sections 5 3 1 Video module Settings transmitter nput port If the module contains more video ports the active one can be selected by this setting DVI or HDMI Step 1 Select the desired port by the up and down buttons Step 2 Press the enter button to save settings Info If the module is locked active input port cannot be changed Settings receiver Video The following parameters of the output video port can be set mode Auto DVI HDMI 24bit HDMI 30 bit HDMI 36 bit Color space Auto RGB YUV 4 4 4 YUV 4 2 2 HDCP mode Auto Always When the HDCP mode is set to Always the signal on the output is encrypted regardless of the incoming signal When the mode is set to Auto the output is encrypted only if the content is protected Color range Auto Compress Expand Certain sources may send the video signal with different color range If the black or white level seems to be incorrect in the picture try to set this parameter to compress or expand the color range Audio PCM subsample Auto On Off Info Changed settings are saved immediately when selecting by the buttons visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 3 2 Optical module Info The followings are listed about core module besides basic information Settings L Link quality Local link quality between transmitter and receiver is displaye
123. modules built in the frame The code sequence consists of 5x3 blocks of characters The 3 character long blocks are the last three characters of a module s part code this code is also painted on the module frame The following example represents the structure of the code sequence MODEX F15 OPTS TX AUDIO COMPUTER ENTER The module code that is displayed in idle state of above MODEX unit is 108227410715721 Interface module 0 Interface module E Video module B Media connector Frame 108 9161 0108 MODEX F15 OPTS TX 227 9161 0227 MODEX CON NT OPTS 410 9161 0410 MODEX AV HDMI DVI 4K IM 715 9161 0715 MODEX IF RS232 IR 721 9161 0721 MODEX IF AUD Frame Media connector Video module B Interface module E Interface module D Info The order of the modules and codes are determined by Lightware Module layout The layout of the modules is fixed so as the order of the module codes B D and E letters determine the module positions which help to identify them in LW3 protocol C means the physical module PHY which is integrated into the Core module in MODEX F15 OPT extenders The letters are also displayed in the built in website in the Settings menu Status submenu see section 6 9 3 on page 62 and Lock submenu see in section 6 9 5 on page 63 aT lo Page 12 120 Section 2 Controls and connections 5 OP I M d gt
124. nk is not HDCP compliant thus it will not display the video signal but blank red muted etc screen If HDCP is disabled on the input port of the transmitter the source will not send the signal to the transmitter The solution is to replace the display device to a HDCP capable one 26 Jl 1 Q anti 2 Tannnlmeeniac 20 129 oection 3 4 Installation 4 1 Connecting devices When building an electronic system make sure that all devices are powered down before connecting them Powered on devices may have dangerous voltage levels that can damage sensitive electronic circuits After the system is complete connect the power cables to the extenders and to the power outlet the units are immediately powered ON Info the transmitter and the receiver are linked by fiber optical cable do not connect both to the same LAN only one of them Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 9 424242222424242 Touch panel Ethernet Laptop 35232 RS 232 7 Fiber aD Power HDMI IR Power USB IR cable D 9 R detector 4 8 PC Blu ray player IR emitter Keyboard Mouse Remote controller Figure 4 1 Connecting devices Connect the transmitter and the receiver by a multi or single mode fiber cable Connect channel A on transmitter t
125. nt HDCP COMPIAMCY RETE 1 4 8 channel HBR compressed tad 100 g POWER CONSUMPTION atat ilo dia 0 38 W typ 2 88 GOAN DVI D 61000 4 2 Level 4 The transmitted audio depends the Media connector For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connecior 9 3 10 MODEX AV HDMI DVI AK OM LE 9161 0439 Max 1600x1200 60HZ 36 bit c tet ate 3840x2160 30HZ 24 bit C 1920x1080p 120Hz 24 bit e MT 24 30 36 bit deep color SO eee RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 EE No delay ters Um M 9 Gbps EE 300 2 Supported video DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 4 SD SUPON Yes Embedded audio Return audio Yes Yes on HDMI connector EID StmuladllOD umet E Yes Advanced EDID management IDG COMDIINC et TCR 1 4 Audio 6apablliby eb
126. nting bracket on the side of the unit with the provided screws Use a bolt to attach a standard clamp The clamp is not supplied with the device Mount the unit on the truss with the clamp 4 3 3 Through furniture mounting with Mounting bracket V2 To get a good result the thickness of the board should not exceed 25 millimeters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Section 4 Installation Cut a suitable hole in the board Attach the mounting bracket on the side of the unit with the provided screws Mount the unit on the board Loosen the screws a little on the bracket and adjust the unit to line up with the front of the board Page 29 120 visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 Front panel operations 51 Front panel menu The extenders have LCD menu and navigation buttons on the front panel This can be used to change basic settings or display different information about the modules Navigation Front panel LCD has 2 lines and 16 characters in each line The name of the menu item is always displayed in the first line If no button is pressed for 10 minutes LCD returns to its idle state and Device information is shown Toggle between menu items own lt ri enn e escape Menu structure Settings lt gt Modules lt gt Crosspoints lt gt EDID lt gt Presets Info The content of the underlined menu items depend on the installed modules Idle state Device information If n
127. ntries was not checked in the Step 2 this window will be skipped Choose Start Menu Folder visual ergiteering Choose a Start Menu folder for the Lightware Device Updater LiGHTWARE shortcuts _ Select the Start Menu folder in which you would like to create the program s shortcuts You can also enter a name to create a new folder Lightware Lightware Device Updater A Ruler for Windows Accessories Administrative Tools AMD Catalyst Control Center BeCyPDFMetaEdit Clavier CollabNet Subversion Client Page 92 120 Section 8 Firmware upgrade MODEX F15 OPTS MODEX F15 OPTM User s Manual Step 6 Verify the settings and click Install or click Back and change the settings 15 Light UpdaterSetup 0 Summary visual engiteering The installer has been set up Please take a moment to review LiGHTWARE your choices O Please review the selected setup User selection summary Install C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Device Updater Selected components Core components Runtime components File associations Start Menu entries Desktop shortcuts Start Menu folder 4 Step 7 After the installation of the last component the Next button is activated click on it pn Installation Complete visual engieeering Setup was completed successfully LiGHTWAR E Completed Output folder C Program Files x86
128. o button is pressed for 10 minutes or the user navigates out from the menu by the escape e and or the left 4 button LCD gets into idle state Front panel menu displays the following information in idle state Device label and module codes Device label and IP address Properties of the incoming video signal and the audio signal that is embedded to the video The arrows shows the fiber optical connection state between TX and RX The first row shows the link errors between RX and TX the second row shows the elapsed time since the last successful connection hh mm ss Locking Modules can be locked by using the built in website If a module is locked a closed padlock sign is displayed Front panel menu can be locked as follows Lock LCD home screen The whole screen is locked no front panel operations can be done front panel buttons are disabled Device information is displayed Disable setup from LCD menu Front panel operations are enabled but settings cannot be changed a closed padlock sign is displayed Info The locking unlocking can be switched from the built in website see more information in section 6 9 5 on page 63 5 2 Settings menu 5 2 1 System settings Resetting the device Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Enter bootload mode The firmware of the device can be upgraded in Bootload mode If the working mode of the device is not switched to bootload mode automatically the mode can be also swit
129. o channel B on receiver Connect a DVI or HDMI sink e g projector to the receiver s DVI or HDMI output Connect DVI or HDMI source e g computer to the transmitter s DVI or HDMI INPUT connector Optionally connect the transmitter or the receiver to a Local Area Network in order to control the devices by the built in Web page More information about establishing the connection can be found in section 6 1 2 on page 37 Optionally connect Ethernet devices e g switch laptop computer etc to the available RJ45 connector s of the extender s All connected devices will work as if they are connected to the same network Optionally for RS 232 extension Connect a controller unit e g Touch panel to the RS 232 port of the transmitter with a null modem serial cable Connect a controlled device e g Projector to the RS 232 port of the receiver with a regular serial cable Optionally for Infra Red extension Connect the supplied IR emitter to the IR OUT port of the transmitter or receiver Connect the supplied IR detector to the IR IN port of the transmitter or receiver Optionally for USB HID extension Connect at least one USB HID device to the receiver Connect the transmitter to the computer by the USB B cable Power on the devices using the power cables 1 Mentioned devices are examples and can be connected to either transmitter or receiver visual engineering IGHTWARE 4 2 Serial devices 4 2
130. oked with a parameter with the help of a special CALL command see section 7 2 5 on page 76 A method cannot have child nodes or child methods It is always a leaf Anode have any number of methods may not have any A method is referenced with a colon after the node Methods name can contain the elements of the English alphabet numbers and underscore character convention methods are beginning with lowercase letter In case of compound words the very first letter is lowercase and the first letter of each other words are capitalized lowerCamelCase parameter of the method can contain any readable ASCII character control characters have to be escaped see section 7 1 2 on page 72 method always has a return state if the method could be executed The state could be either OK or FAILED method not necessarily has a return value If it does it can contain additional information which is always specific for the current case return value can specify why the execution failed Find details in section 7 2 5 on page 76 When the method cannot be executed e g the parameter list is illegal there is an error message see section 7 1 3 on page 73 Format mXe nodeName methodName return Value Legend m method X can be O when the execution of the method was successful when the execution of the method failed F manual f
131. on below left panel Step 4 Browse the file in the opening window then click on Load EDID Browsed EDID is imported into the selected User memory slot The imported EDID overwrites the selected memory slot even if it is not empty visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 6 9 EDID info Select an EDID in the left panel and press Info button the EDID info window will pop up General Power Management Gamma Colors Established Timings Standard Timings Preferred timing mode 2nd descriptor field 3rd descriptor field Ath descriptor field CEA General CEA Video CEA Audio CEA Speaker allocation CEA HDMI CEA Detailed Timing Descriptors General EDID version 1 EDID revision 3 Manufacturer ID SAM Samsung Electric Company Product code 8E09 Serial number not present Year of manufacture 2012 Week of manufacture 9 Video interface Digital Separate Sync H amp V Composite sync on H Sync on green Serration on VS Bit depth undefined Standard not defined Color spaces RGB 4 4 4 amp YCrCb 4 4 4 Aspect ratio 0 56 Display size 52 29 cm Figure 6 8 EDID info Info The pop up window may be blocked by the web browser check the settings 6 6 10 Creating an EDID Since the above mentioned advanced editor needs more complex knowledge about EDID Lightware introduced a wizard like interface for fast and easy EDID creation With Lightware Easy EDID Creator it is possible to create custom
132. or the method see section 7 2 9 on page 79 E error message for the method see section 7 1 3 on page 73 Example lt mOe nodel nodel12 method1 mOe MEDIA IR XP1 DefaultSwitch mOe EDID DeleteEdid 7 1 2 Escaping Property values and method parameters can contain characters that are used as control characters in the protocol They must be escaped The escape character is the backslash V and escaping means injecting a backslash before the character that should be escaped like in C language Control characters are the followings 96 Y in X Example Original text Johne Doe 0 3 05 32 l1enodel nodell Escaped text Johne Doe 3 05 2 l1enodel nodell 7 1 3 Error messages There are several error messages defined in protocol All of them have a unique error number which can be used programmatically and an informative error message Format XEe primitive e 9cE YYYY e Error message Legend X can syntax error Cannot parse the command at all n node error p property error m method error YYY error code which can be one of the followings ______ twakrorCodes_tlegalOperaton operation _ o LwareCodes CommandTenlong Command too lona _ 7 1 4 Prefix summary The following prefixes are defined in LW3 protocol n anode an error for a node nm amanual for a node a symlink
133. output an encrypted signal to a non HDCP compliant display device If an encrypted signal is switched to a non compliant output a red screen alert or muted screen will be shown Protected and unprotected content Many video sources send HDCP protected signal if they detect that the sink is HDCP capable even if the content is not copyrighted This can cause trouble if a HDCP capable device e g an extender pair is connected between the source and the display In this case the content cannot be viewed on non HDCP capable displays and interfaces like event controllers Rental and staging technicians often complain about certain laptops which always send HDCP encrypted signals if the receiver device display matrix router etc reports HDCP compliancy However HDCP encryption is not required all the time e g computer desktop image certain laptops still do that To avoid unnecessary HDCP encryption Lightware introduced the HDCP enabling disabling function the HDCP capability can be disabled on the extenders If HDCP is disabled the connected source will detect that the sink is not HDCP capable and turn off authentication visual engineering IGHTWARE 3 3 2 Real life examples HDCP compliant sink Encrypted signal Encrypted signal aA 11 cable MODEX Fiber optical MODEX HDMI cable Protected transmitter id receiver content HDCP compliant sink Figure 3 2 HDCP compliant sink HDMI DVI All device
134. rati 0 C to 50 C Storage temperate scd e E Ee d et 20 C to 85 C 10 to 90 non condensing a 3 years visual engineering IGHTWARE 9 2 Media connectors 9 2 1 MODEX F15 OPTS and MODEX F15 OPTM Fiber specifications LOK SPEE 6 25 Gbps Single mode fiber 010 02 1310 1490 1550 Multimode fiber wavelength 850 1310 1550 nm Single mode extension distance 10 km 32800 ft Multimode extension distance 2 300 m 1000 ft Optical transmission channel 1 OPTS OPTM connection Optical transmission channel 2 currently not in use Connectors 9 3 PROP RR RR Neutrik opticalCON connector gle gesic MM E eee eee LC ODVA FDE ST receptacle SC receptacle OD UC M Neutrik opticalCON connector aisi Sl estne ER IEC C14 AC FO WEN CC Im PowerCON AC The exact type depends on the selected Media connector Video specifications Supported video resolutions Up to
135. re one device with all your desired settings with the LDC software Step 2 Backup the full configuration file to your computer Step 3 If needed make some modifications to the configuration file using a text editor e g Notepad For example modifying the static IP address is needed when DHCP is not used Step 4 Connect to the other device which has to be configured and upload restore your configuration file Step 5 Ready You can have as many totally identical customized devices as you like 6 10 2 Save the settings of the extender Backup Step 1 Apply the desired settings in the extender port parameters crosspoint system settings Step 2 Select the Settings Backup tab from the menu Step 3 Write a short description in the textbox on the left optional Step 4 Press the Create a full backup button You will be prompted to save the file to the computer The default file name is the following BACKUP DEVICE LABEL SN lt SERIAL NUMBER gt LW3 backup 1058 2258 410 715 721 S5N5A001192 1w3 Step 5 Set the desired file name select the folder and save the file Info Using the exact product type in the filename is recommended since it makes the file usage more comfortable About the backup file The backup file is a simple text file which contains LW3 protocol commands The first line is the description and the further lines are the commands which will be executed during the restore process The fil
136. rk tiles Connection is not possible Grey tiles Connection is possible but not established White tiles Connection is established Each color bar represents a module Properties window appears displaying information and settings about the given input module by clicking on the colored bar Displaying available input ports of the selected layer Showing the available layers as submenus they depend on the installed interface modules If the window is smaller than required input and or output ports may not fit in the available area Thus the arrows on this button get activated and the ports can be scrolled Clicking in the middle icon restores the original layout crosspoint is arranged to the left top corner Showing the properties of selected port by toggling the button or click on a port by the left mouse button Displaying MODEX tutorial in the appearing window containing the most important descriptions shortly Displaying available output ports of selected layer Each color bar represents a module Properties window appears displaying information and settings about the given output module by clicking on the colored bar Section 6 Web control Using the built in website Page 39 120 visual engineering IGHTWARE Icons on the ports HDCP is enabled and the signal is HDCP is disabled or the signal is not encrypted black encrypted grey Port is muted black Port is unmuted grey Port is loc
137. rm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Caution Laser product This laser product is designated as Class 1M wavelengths are 850 nm 1310 nm 1490 nm 1550 nm visual engineering IGHTWARE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Lightware Kft 1071 Budapest Peterdy str 15 HUNGARY as manufacturer declare that the products MODEX F15 OPTS TX MODEX F15 OPTM TX MODEX F15 OPTS RX MODEX F15 OPTM RX Computer Monitor Extender in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EEC are in conformity with the following standards 55103 1 55103 2 Safety Ec 60065 Class Date 1 April 2014 Name Gergely Vida Managing Director Signed V TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION M 9 515 CONTENTS
138. rt Advanced EDID Management User can emulate any EDID on video input ports read out and store any monitor s EDID HDCP enable disable MODEX extenders HDCP capable ones To display unprotected content on a non HDCP capable sink HDCP can be disabled via the front panel menu or from a web browser by the built in web page USB K M Connected USB HID devices e g keyboard mouse are extended from transmitter to receiver thus a computer can be remote controlled Simple and fast Firmware upgrade Lightware Device Updater helps to upgrade many devices together The process is easier than before the extenders use the same firmware package Front panel control EDID emulation Network settings Preset handling and the most important module settings are available on LCD based menu with navigation buttons Half rack sized The housing of the extenders fits to the industrial standard rack dimension 1 rack unit high and half rack wide Further accessories help to mount the units easily Built in universal power supply The extenders are equipped with a built in universal power supply which accepts AC voltages from 100 to 240 Volts with 50 or 60 Hz line frequency Front panel LEDs Audio Video Optical Link and PSU LEDs to get immediate feedback about the signals and link status The available features depend on the modules installed into the given MODEX product MODEX F15 OPTS MODEX F15 OPTM U
139. rtyName eHuman readable manual for methods mme nodePath methodName eHuman readable manual Example MANe PRESETS Count lt pme PRESETS Count int Number of presets gt MANe SYS CORE ResetLink mme SYS CORE ResetLink Reset optical link 7 2 10 Formal definitions Method parameters and property values are specified in a modified version of Backus Naur Form BNF The syntax is the following literal literals are quoted lt expressionl gt expression2 vertical bars denote alternatives expression expressions in square brackets are optional number expression expression is repeated at least number times expression number may be omitted in this case number defaults to 0 lt number gt expression expressions in curly brackets are repeated exactly number times 7 3 LW3 protocol tree The MEDIA node contains the sub nodes which are representing the different layers e g video MEDIA VIDEO audio IMEDIA AUDIO or RS 232 MEDIA UART Each layer has a crosspoint to define connections between the ports associated to the layer all of them are represented by a specific node E g the video layer node is MEDIA VIDEO under the video layer node the video crosspoint node XP1 and the video ports P1 P2 are located visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 3 1 7 3 2 7 3 3 Info MANAGEMENT The exact content of the nodes especially th
140. s It contains information about the display s capabilities such as supported resolutions refresh rates these are called Detailed Timings the type and manufacturer of the display device etc After connecting a DVI source to a DVI display the source reads out the EDID to determine the resolution and refresh rate of the image to be transmitted Who are you ye PC or Mac Display am a monitor Here is my EDID PC or Mac Display Now know what can send 2 Display Figure 3 1 EDID communication Most DVI computer displays have 128 byte long EDID structure However Digital Televisions and HDMI capable displays may have another 128 bytes which 15 called E EDID and defined by CEA Consumer Electronics Association This extension contains information about additional Detailed Timings audio capabilities soeaker allocation and HDMI capabilities It is important to know that all HDMI capable devices must have CEA extension but not all devices are HDMI capable which have the extension Common problems related to EDID Problem l have changed to a different EDID on MODEX F15 OPTS TX to have a different resolution but nothing happens Solution Some graphics cards and video sources read out the EDID only after power up and later they don t sense that EDID has been changed You need to restart your source to make it read out the EDID again Problem have a MODEX F15 OPTS T
141. s an output as it appears in the video or in the audio crosspoint The input port with a link icon symbolizes the input of the remote side The number of the available ports in a unit is determined as follows Number of inputs Number of inputs local unit Number of inputs remote unit Number of outputs Number of outputs local unit The selection should be done on the local device which infra source s has have to be output on a local infra port Transmitter Receiver Figure 6 3 Signal path of IR data visual engineering IGHTWARE e Command injection Signal path Shown in LDC port properties Enable command injection Port 192 168 0 102 8102 _______ Status enabled Transmitter Receiver Signal transmission between local IR input IR output ports and local IP port e Loopback Signal path Shown in LDC IR crosspoint Transmitter Receiver Signal transmission between local IR input and local IR output ports The white tile means the ON state of the switch the loopback of local IR ports is activated Extended data Signal path Shown in LDC IR crosspoint IR Input IR Input LI Transmitter Receiver Signal transmission between local and remote devices The white tile means the ON state of the switch Info The working method is similar when more IR input and output ports are assembled in the MODEX
142. s are HDCP compliant no manual setting is required both protected and unprotected content is transmitted and displayed on the sink Non HDCP compliant sink HDMI DVI 1 Non encrypted Non encrypted ras ge 254 cable MODEX Fiber optical HDMI cable content compliant sink Figure 3 3 Non HDCP compliant sink displaying unprotected content Non HDCP compliant sink is connected to the receiver Some sources e g computers always send HDCP encrypted signals if the receiver device reports HDCP compliancy however HDCP encryption is not required all the time e g computer desktop image If HDCP is enabled in the extenders the image will not be displayed Settings the HDCP parameter to Auto on the output port and disable HDCP on the input port the transmitted signal will not be encrypted if the content is not protected Thus non HDCP compliant sinks will display non encrypted signal Non HDCP compliant sink HDMI DVI 2 HDMI cable Encrypted signal E ag 3 Protected n MEE itt content ransmitter receiver compliant sink Figure 3 4 Non HDCP compliant sink and protected content The layout is the same as in previous case non HDCP compliant display device is connected to the receiver but now the source would send protected content with encryption If HDCP is enabled on the input port of the transmitter the source will send encrypted signal The si
143. s connector is configured as an output or input to prevent connecting two outputs together Unbalanced audio signals can be connected as well For unbalanced output connect only and ground For unbalanced input connect and ground to the source and connect 10 the ground 2 Ground Right _ 5 Rights Figure 2 3 Analog input connector pin assignments Compatible plug type Phoenix amp Combicon series 3 5mm pitch type MC 1 5 5 ST 3 5 order nr 1840395 2 7 8 S PDIF digital audio input and output Some interface modules have RCA receptacles for digital coaxial audio inputs and outputs E 1 S PDIF input or output 1 2 Plastic insulator 3 GND Figure 2 4 S PDIF receptacle and plug assignments Info Plugs and sockets on consumer equipment are conventionally color coded by CEA CEDIA 863 B ANSI to aid correct connections According to the standard Lightware devices are supplied with orange colored RCA connectors for S PDIF signals 2 9 IR connectors IR Receiver and Transmitter are connected with TRS Tip Ring and Sleeve connectors They are also known as 3 5 mm or approx 1 8 audio jack phone jack phone plug or mini jack plug 123 1 3 Receiver 3 pole TRS Transmitter 2 pole TS IR Input IR Output Ro
144. ser s Manual 1 4 Applications Media receiver Etemet ELE LH o MODEX transmitter CINEMA Projector Projector RS 232 eorr Blu Ray Player IR emitter ven ow gt gg Ethernet Speakers transmitter neos L Touch control Media receiver Speakers BE gt TE EL 22 MODEX transmitter Ethernet E Touch control CONFERENCE ROOM 1 CONFERENCE ROOM 2 Display Display 501 9 ME BOE ov EM IR emitter MODEX receive MODEX receiver 2 AN LES LH MODEX transmitter MODEX transmitter Projector _ DVD Player PC Laptop Blu Ray Player ov Ethernet vi x 9 5 EE zi MODEX transmitter Ethernet K M u K M Touch control MODEX transmitter MODEX F15 OPTS TX ESC C Figure 1 1 Integrated system HTWARE MODEX F15 OPTS RX Esc MODEX receiver AU Fiber USB DVI E L Keyboard Mouse Speakers Dual Link display Figure 1 2 Stand alone application Section 1 Introduction Page 11 120 visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 Controls and connections 2 1 MODEX concept Code sequence Each MODEX unit has a 15 character long code sequence which identifies the
145. shipping charges for return shipments to customers In case of defect please call your local representative or contact Lightware at Lightware Visual Engineering H 1071 Budapest Peterdy Street 15 HUNGARY E mail support lightware eu 14 Document revision history Document Release Date Changes Editor New modules added LDU chapter updated Changes of HW v3 0 FW 1 2 8 Rev 14 08 04 2015 New modules added serial and IR crosspoint Laszlo Zsedenyi sections changed 16 01 2015 Minor changes in Technologies section HDCP Laszlo Zsedenyi New modules added Lightware Device Updater Rev 1 2 19 12 2014 added and Firmware upgrade process changed Laszlo Zsedenyi Web control section updated 06 10 2014 New modules added Laszlo Zsedenyi
146. ss the enter g button to emulate selected EDID on the input port 5 6 EDID menu receiver Info The available video output port is displayed in the EDID menu of the receiver The EDID of the last attached sink is shown in this menu In the first line the output port D1 Dynamic EDID is shown The second line is scrolled automatically to display more information about the EDID manufacturer code resolution with refresh rate and sink type Attached monitor s EDID is stored automatically until a new monitor is attached to that particular output In case of powering the unit off last attached monitor s EDID remains in non volatile memory even if the monitor is unconnected 5 7 Presets menu 5 7 1 5 7 2 Applying a preset Each MODEX extender has eight preset memories which can be used to store LW3 commands settings and configurations This feature allows to set the MODEX with previously determined parameters execute a group of commands etc Presets can be organized via the built in web easily see section 6 9 6 on page 64 but the preset can be saved or applied run via the front panel too Saving a preset Step 1 Navigate to the Presets Save to preset submenu and press the enter button Step 2 Press the enter button again and select the desired preset number by the up and down 7 buttons Step 3 Press the enter button the process is finished within some seconds Step 1 Navigate to
147. structions below 1 Power up the selected MODEX unit 2 Connect the device to the computer or network via an Ethernet cable 2 C rt 1 NII and fallan tha etane nhau n tha nnrnan Step 2 Select devices Select device interface Ethernet Select devices from the list Added Device Label Family Serial No IP Address Tiffany 037 104 416 715 721 00000001 192 168 2 187 6107 MEX 103 442 71 5 999 103 442 715 999 12346587 192 168 3 12 6107 104 416 715 721 104 416 715 721 11111111 192 168 0 103 6107 MEX 108 41 0 999 999 MEX 108 410 999 999 12345678 192 168 0 101 49990 109 41 6 999 999 109 416 999 999 12345678 192 168 0 102 49990 Or enter the IP address of a device REFRESH CANCEL The following step is to select the device s which will be updated The available and supported devices are searched and listed automatically currently LDU is able to update the firmware of devices connected via Ethernet or USB port MODEX can be updated via Ethernet If the desired device is not listed update the list by clicking the Refresh button and or type its IP address in the line Select the desired devices highlight them with yellow cursor then click OK The firmware components of the devices are listed on the following screen their version and the one that is available in the browsed package Update versions will be uploaded into the device s Info Remote firmware upgrade throug
148. t as the name of the event can be stored Click into the text box and type desired name Action If the action was set the description white colored text and the exact LW3 protocol expression yellow colored text can be seen advanced mode was used the description is Custom action Set name button The device stores the name of the event if the Set name button was pressed Set condition wizard Run the wizard to choose from the most common expressions as a condition 68 Set condition advanced Advanced setting contains wide range of LW3 expressions If the desired expression cannot be set by wizard use this method Set action wizard Run the wizard to choose from the most common expressions as an action Set action advanced Advanced setting contains wide range of LW3 expressions If the desired expression cannot be set by wizard use this method 10 Clear event button Unwanted events can be cleared with a single click on this button Confirmation is needed for deleting Check bar If the event is ready and syntactically correct the check bar becomes green ection o wed Control USING ine Duiit In rage 97 129 visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 8 2 Wizard mode A simple wizard makes things easy for the user because it lists the most common conditions and actions so the user does not have to look for LW3 nodes and properties the wizard does it instead Conditions
149. t is 0 dB Balance Invert phase from 0 to 100 step 1 default is DC Filter 50 center Balance 50 Gain 0 dB Signal present present Gai n Signal type PCM from 0 to 24 dB step 3 dB default is 0 dB Sampling Freqency kHz 48 kHz Invert phase enabled disabled DC filter enabled disabled Current values are displayed in brackets 6 5 2 Analog audio output port Certain parameters of analog audio output signal can be adjusted as follows Analog Output P8 Volume from 0 dB to 52 dB step 0 5 dB from 54 dB to 66 dB step 2dB 69dB 72dB 78dB 77 unmuted Unlocked default is 0 dB Volume 0 00 dB z Balance Balance 50 from 0 to 100 step 1 default is 50 center Bass Treble 0 from 0 to 24 step 2 default is 0 invert phase Treble Signal present from 0 to 6 step 2 default is 0 Signal type Sampling kHz N A Invert phase enabled disabled Current values are displayed in brackets 6 5 3 HDMI output port The properties panel of HDMI output port contains the HDMI P1 following adjustable settings m HDMI mode Unmuted Unlocked Auto DVI HDMI 24 bit HDMI 30 bit HDMI 36 bit ae Color space DES Auto RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 YCbCr 4 2 2 Color range Auto Compress Expand HDCP Auto Always Color range HDCP Port name 6 5 4 HDMI input port Only one setting belongs to HDMI
150. ters are listed in the sub nodes 7 4 Video port and crosspoint settings Info Port numbers commands and responses depend on the modules built in the given MODEX unit see P1 Pn properties under MEDIA VIDEO node 7 4 1 Query the video crosspoint setting Command format GETe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 DestinationConnectionList Response format pre MEDIA VIDEO XP1 DestinationConnectionList lt input gt lt output gt Legend input Video input port number output Video output port number Example gt GETe MEDIA VIDEO XPIl DestinationConrnectionbist lt pre MEDIA VIDEO XP1l DestinationConnectionList P2 P3 visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 4 2 Query the status of source ports Command format GETe MEDIA VIDEO XP1 SourcePortStatus Response format pre MEDIA VIDEO XP1 SourcePortStatus lt port 1 gt lt status gt lt port 2 gt lt status gt lt port n gt lt status gt Example gt GET MEDIA VIDEO XP1 SourcePortStatus lt pre MEDIA VIDEO XP1l SourcePortStatus P2 T000B Legend P2 TOOAF Signal Connection state Audio HDCP state lt reserved gt lt reserved gt Mute lock state Port number unlocked unmuted locked unmuted unlocked muted locked muted audio unknown HDCP state unknown audio signal unknown audio unknown not HDCP encrypted audio unknown HDCP encrypted HDCP state unknown reserved signal is not HDCP encrypted signal is HDCP encrypted embedded audio not present
151. the Presets Run presets submenu and press the enter button Step 2 Press the enter button again and select the desired preset number by the up and down 7 buttons Step 3 Press the enter button to apply the preset 6 Web control Using the built in website MODEX extenders have several configuration options More settings are available using the built in website than on the front panel Connection can be established to the website through any Ethernet connector of the MODEX 6 1 Network structure MODEX extenders have a front panel Ethernet port Additional rear side Ethernet connectors are available on MODEX IF ETH interface module All the connectors and the controller entity belong to the same network inside the MODEX Ethernet link is also transferred to the connected pair via physical layer link Connect any RJ45 connector of the transmitter or the receiver to a LAN and you can control both units Info Do not connect more than one port of a MODEX to the same LAN to avoid loops In the same way if a MODEX transmitter and a receiver are linked by fiber optical cable do not connect both to the same LAN only one of them 6 1 1 IP settings Before you connect to a MODEX extender using a Web browser the IP address must be set The Ethernet port can be configured on the front panel LCD menu or remotely through the built in website There are three different ways to configure the IP address Set the factor
152. the response can contain multiple lines Every line is terminated with a carriage return Cr r and line feed Lf n characters In several cases the number of the lines in the response cannot be determined in advance In several cases the client is intended waiting for the whole response and also wants to be sure that received lines belong together and to the same command In these cases a special feature the signature can be used The signature is a four digit long hexadecimal value that can be optionally placed before every command In that case the response to that particular command will also be preceded by the signature and the corresponding lines will be in between brackets Command format XXXX command Legend four digit long hexadecimal value Response format XXXX command lines Example 00014GETe MEDIA Joul n e MEDIA VIDEO n e MEDIA AUDIO n e MEDIA UART n e MEDIA IR n e MEDIA PACKETROUTER Info lines of the signature are also Cr and Lf terminated 7 2 9 Manual For every property and method in the tree there is a manual The manual is a human readable text that describes the syntax and provides a hint for how to use the primitives Command format for property _ MANe nodePath propertyName for method MAN e nodePath methodName Response format The human readable manual is separated by a space character from the primitives for properties pme nodePath prope
153. tput the emulated EDID changes automatically 6 6 5 Changing emulated EDID Step 1 Select the desired EDID list from one of the three sources by pressing its button above left panel Step 2 Select an EDID from the left panel that has to be emulated the EDID will be highlighted with yellow cursor Step 3 Press the Emulated button above right panel currently emulated EDID is shown Step 4 Select the desired port where the EDID has to be emulated more ports can also be selected the EDID will be highlighted with yellow cursor Step 5 Press the Transfer button to change emulated EDID 6 6 6 Learning an EDID Info The process is the same like changing the emulated EDID the only difference is the target on the right panel press the User button Thus one or more EDIDs can be copied into user memory either from factory memory or from a connected sink Dynamic 6 6 7 Exporting an EDID The EDID listed in left panel can be downloaded as a file bin to the computer Step 1 Select the desired EDID from the left panel the EDID has to be highlighted with yellow cursor Step 2 Press the Save button to download the file to the computer 6 6 8 Importing an EDID Info Previously saved EDID file can be imported into the user memory as follows Step 1 Press the User button above left panel Step 2 Select memory slot from the list it will be highlighted with yellow cursor Step 3 Press the Load butt
154. ts 0 lt pwe MEDIA UART P1 StopBits 0 Parameters visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 6 4 Parity setting Command format SETe MEDIA UART P1 Parity 0 1 2 3 4 Response format pwe MEDIA UART P1 Parity 0 1 2 3 4 Example gt SETe MEDIA UART P1 Parity 0 lt pwe MEDIA UART P1 Parity 0 Parameters 7 7 Network configuration 7 7 1 Query the DHCP state Command format GET e MANAGEMENT NETWORK DhcpEnabled Response format pwe MANAGEMENT NETWORK DhcpEnabled true false Example gt GETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK DhcpEnabled pwe MANAGEMENT NETWORK DhcpEnabled true 7 7 2 Change the DHCP state Command format SETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK DhcpEnabled true false Response format pwe MANAGEMENT NETWORK DhcpEnabled true false Example SETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK DhcpEnabled false pwe MANAGEMENT NETWORK DhcpEnabled false 7 7 3 Query the IP address dynamic Command format GETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK IpAddress Response format pre MANAGEMENT NETWORK IpAddress IP address Example gt GETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK IpAddress lt pre MANAGEMENT NETWORK IpAddress 192 168 0 102 7 7 4 Change the IP address static Command format SETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticlpAddress IP address Response format pwe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticlpAddress lP address Example gt SETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticIpAddress 192 168 0 105 lt pwe MANAGEMENT NETWORK StaticIpAddress 192 168 0 105 7 7 5 Query the subnet mask stati
155. ttings press the enter button LW3 port setting Navigate to Settings Network Settings Lw3 Port submenu and press the enter 9 button To change the numbers press the enter ie button and use left 4 and right gt buttons to place the cursor to the desired number Set the numbers by the up and down 7 buttons Press the enter button to save changes Press the escape e button twice to navigate out from the submenu You will be prompted to apply settings press the enter button DHCP setting Step1 Navigate to Settings Network Settings DHCP submenu and press the enter button Step 2 To change the setting press the enter button and use the up and down buttons to toggle between Enabled and Disabled settings Step 3 Press the enter button to save changes Step 4 Press the escape e button twice to navigate out from the submenu You will be prompted to apply settings press the enter button Renew the IP address Step 1 Navigate to Settings Network Settings Renew submenu and press the enter 9 or the right gt button Step 2 Press the enter button to confirm 5 3 Modules menu This menu contains information and certain settings of the modules The menu shows only the installed modules Each module contains two submenus Info Contains basic information about the module Part number Hardware version and Serial nu
156. upe Input Output Table 2 5 TRS TS connector pin assignment for supplied IR accessories The IR input port receives baseband signal so the incoming signal must be demodulated The IR receiver unit supplied with the module demodulates the signal The IR output port sends baseband signal which is modulated by the IR emitter supplied with the MODEX Info Transmitter s Ring pole is optional If your IR Transmitter has three pole TRS plug then the Ring and the Sleeve are the same signal Output visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 10 Neutrik power connector Important Important Certain MODEX Media connectors are assembled with special Neutrik power connector 1 Power In It ensures a very rugged solution in combination with a locking device in order to guarantee a safe power connection PowerCON is a connector without breaking capacity it should not be connected or disconnected under load or live After plugging it in turn the plug clockwise to disconnect first pull the latch backward turn the plug counterclockwise and unplug the connector Figure 2 5 Locking and unlocking Neutrik power connector Supplied power cable The cable is assembled with Neutrik power connector Power In with white chuck that fits for thin cables diameter between 6 0 and 11 0 mm A black colored chuck is also supplied that fits for thick cables diameter between 9 5 and 15 0 mm Assem
157. vent is fired this value will be stored in the set target property 7 9 EDID management 7 9 1 Query the emulated EDIDs Command format GETe EDID EdidStatus Response format pre EDID EdidStatus lt edid_id gt lt emulated_edid_id gt Example gt GETe EDID EdldStatus lt pre EDID EdidStatus D1 E1 D1 E2 Explanation The available video input ports are listed and the emulated EDID s number is displayed E g D1 Dynamic EDID is emulated on E1 input 7 9 2 Query the validity of a dynamic EDID Command format GETe EDID D D1 Validity Response format pre EDID D D1 Validity true false Example GETe EDID D D1 Validity lt pre EDID D D1 Validity true Explanation The Validity property is true valid EDID is stored in D1 memory place 7 9 3 Query a user EDID header Command format GETe EDID U U1 Header Response format pre EDID U U1 Header Invalid sedid header Legend edid header ID of manufacturer preferred timing monitor name 1 gt GETe EDID U Ul Header lt pre EDID U U1 Header Invalid Explanation1 The memory place U1 does not contain valid EDID visual engineering IGHTWARE Example2 gt GETe EDID U U2 Header lt pre EDID U U2 Header LWR 640x480 60 0Hz D640x480p60 Explanation2 The memory place U2 contains valid EDID 7 9 4 Emulating an EDID to an input port Command format CALLe EDID switch lt source gt lt destination gt Response format mOe E
158. vistali IGHTWARE MODEX F15 OPTS TX MODEX F15 OPTM TX MODEX F15 OPTS RX MODEX F15 OPTM RX 3 4 MODEX F15 OPTS TX ESC LiGHTWARE User s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class apparatus construction This equipment must be used with a main power system with a protective earth connection The third earth pin is a safety feature do not bypass or disable it This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product To disconnect the equipment safely from power remove the power cord from the rear of the equipment or from the power source The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable There are no user serviceable parts inside of the unit Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages To avoid personal injury do not remove the top cover Do not operate the unit without the cover installed The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The apparatus must be safely connected to multimedia systems Follow instructions described in this manual WEEE Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Correct Disposal of This Product This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible ha
159. with full functionality but can be used as control interface and USB KVM connectors transmitter has one USB B for the computer receiver has two USB A connectors for the keyboard and mouse Keyboard and mouse functions are emulated by the extender and no USB enumeration occurs while operator switching A computer is not aware when a keyboard or mouse has been changed MODEX includes a family of long distance transmitters and receivers for sending and receiving video audio RS 232 and IR control USB KVM and Ethernet over a single fiber cable Media connector the heart of the MODEX determines the signal transportation type as well as the direction the unit is a transmitter or receiver The MODEX is fully compatible with the 25G hybrid architecture For the following media connectors MODEX CON OPTS NT PCN and MODEX CON OPTM NT PCN For the following modules MODEX IF AUDIN and MODEX IF AUDOUT 1 1 pc MODEX IF AUD 2 pcs For the following module MODEX IF RS232 IR visual engineering IGHTWARE 1 3 Features Variable A V modules MODEX can be supplied with different type of Video ports both on transmitter and receiver side HDMI DVI DisplayPort 3G SDI connectors To increase the flexibility transmitter and receiver can be assembled with different type of video ports Wide range of interface modules There two slots in the extenders where interface modules can be installed Numerous modules are ava
160. y default static IP address MODEX extenders have static IP settings at the first startup You can reload these settings to the default state by the LCD menu Settings System Factory Default For detailed information about this step see section 5 2 1 on page 31 Factory default IP addresses are described in section 11 2 on page 116 Set a user defined static IP address IP address Subnet mask and Static gateway can be set by the user on front panel LCD menu Settings Network Settings For detailed information about this step see section 5 2 1 on 31 Set a dynamic IP address DHCP mode can be enabled on the front panel LCD menu Settings Network Settings DHCP The extenders acquire IP addresses from the DHCP server on the LAN in this case For detailed information about this step see section 5 2 1 on page 31 6 1 2 Establishing the connection To connect to a MODEX launch a web browser and type the IP address You can verify the actual address of the MODEX unit on its front panel display Settings Network Info Built in webpage can be opened at most in 4 different browser tabs simultaneously System requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X or Linux Web Browser Mozilla Firefox Apple Safari Microsoft Internet Explorer is not supported visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 2 Layout of built in web After the connection is established Crosspoint menu appears by def

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