TRIPP-LITE 4-Port Presentation Switch Owner’s Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Tripp Lite

TRIPP-LITE 4-Port Presentation Switch

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Package Contents

B320-4X1-Series Presentation Switch
IR Remote Control · IR Receiver Cable, 5 ft.
International Power Supply (Input: 100240V; Output: 24V 1A)
(x4) International Plug Adapters (North America, U.K., Europe, Australia)
Mounting Hardware
Owner’s Manual

Optional Accessories

N202-Series Cat6 24 AWG Solid-Wire Patch Cables
P569-XXX-CERT Series High-Speed HDMI 2.0 Cables
P580-Series DisplayPort Cables with Latches
P502-XXX-SM 15-Pin Low-Profile VGA Coaxial Cables
U420-Series USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/2 Cables
P312-Series 3.5 mm Audio Cables

Product Features

B320-4X1-HH-K1

4-Port 4K @ 60 Hz HDMI over Cat6 PoC Presentation Switch/Extender Kit, 50 ft.

Connects up to 4 HDMI sources to a single HDMI display up to 50 ft. away via Cat6 cabling.
Switches between 4 sources using the front-panel pushbuttons, IR remote control or RS-232 commands.
Power over Cable (PoC) technology provides power to the receiver via Cat6 cable.
Remote receiver unit features built-in equalization (EQ) control and auto EDID image adjustment.
Supports true 4K resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling.
HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant.
Plug-and-play operation with no software required for easy, immediate installation.

B320-4X1-HH-K2

4-Port 4K @ 60 Hz HDMI over Cat6 PoC Presentation Switch/Extender Kit, 125 ft.
Connects up to 4 HDMI sources to a single HDMI display up to 125 ft. away via Cat6 cabling.
Switches between 4 sources using the front-panel pushbuttons, IR remote control or RS-232 commands.
Power over Cable (PoC) technology provides power to the receiver via Cat6 cable.
Remote receiver unit features built-in equalization (EQ) control and auto EDID image adjustment.
Supports true 4K resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling.
HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant.
Plug-and-play operation with no software required for easy, immediate installation.

B320-4X1-MH

4-Port Multi-Format Presentation Switch

Connects up to 4 sources to a single HDMI display.
Switches between 4 sources using the front-panel pushbuttons, IR remote control or RS-232 commands.
Supports true 4K HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-CTM resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling.
Supports 1080p VGA resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz.
USB-C PD 3.0 port supports up to 100W (20V 5A) and provides 90W of charging power to the USB-C source.*
Plug-and-play operation with no software required for easy, immediate installation.
*10W is reserved for the functionality of the USB Type-CTM chipset system.

B320-4X1-MHB-K

4-Port Multi-Format PoC Presentation Switch/Extender Kit, 50 ft.

Connects up to 4 sources to a single HDMI display up to 50 ft. away via Cat6 cabling.
Switches between 4 sources using the front-panel pushbuttons, IR remote control or RS-232 commands.
Power over Cable (PoC) technology provides power to the receiver via Cat6 cable.
Remote receiver unit features built-in equalization (EQ) control and auto EDID image adjustment.
Supports true 4K HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling.
Supports 1080p VGA resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz.
USB-C PD 3.0 port supports up to 100W (20V 5A) and provides 90W of charging power to the USB-C source.*
Plug-and-play operation with no software required for easy, immediate installation.
*10W is reserved for the functionality of the USB Type-C chipset system.

B320-4X1-MHE-K

4-Port Multi-Format PoC Presentation Switch/Extender Kit, 125 ft.

Connects up to 4 sources to a single HDMI display up to 125 ft. away via Cat6 cabling.
Switches between 4 sources using the front-panel pushbuttons, IR remote control or RS-232 commands.
Power over Cable (PoC) technology provides power to the receiver via Cat6 cable.
Remote receiver unit features built-in equalization (EQ) control and auto EDID image adjustment.
Supports true 4K HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling.
Supports 1080p VGA resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz.
USB-C PD 3.0 port supports up to 100W (20V 5A) and provides 90W of charging power to the USB-C source.*
Plug-and-play operation with no software required for easy, immediate installation.
*10W is reserved for the functionality of the USB Type-C chipset system.

Mounting Instructions

These 4-port presentation switches include hardware for mounting on a wall, pole or 19-inch rack. The following images illustrate how the included hardware can be attached for different installations.
Note: The models shown below are for illustrative purposes only. Your product may vary by model number, size or port orientation. The mounting options for all B320-Series switches are the same.

Wall-mount

Installation

Refer to the following steps and diagram to set up your 4-port presentation switch installation.

Installation Instructions for B320-4X1-HH-K1 & B320-4X1-HH-K2

Notes:

Test to ensure the entire installation works properly before pulling cables through ceilings/walls.
To achieve maximum distance and performance, use 24 AWG solidwire Cat6 cables. Using stranded-wire Cat6 cable or cable with a gauge (AWG) size higher than 24 AWG will result in shorter extension distance. Higher-gauge cabling, such as 26 AWG, has more limited transmission capability than lower-gauge cabling. All Tripp Lite N202-Series Cat6 cables are made with 24 AWG solid-wire cabling.
External power is not required for remote receiver units, due to PoC technology incorporated in the transmitter units.
Make sure all equipment in the installation is powered off.
Connect the HDMI source to INPUT 1 on the presentation switch with a user-supplied HDMI cable.
Repeat Step 2 for INPUT ports 2, 3 and 4.
Connect the RJ45 port on the presentation switch to the RJ45 port on the remote receiver with a user-supplied Cat6 cable.
Note: Maximum transmission distance via Cat6 cabling for the B320-4X1-HH-K1 and B320-4X1-HH-K2 is 50 ft. and 125 ft., respectively.
Connect the remote receiver’s HDMI port to a display with a usersupplied HDMI cable.
(Optional) If the B320-4X1-Series switch is not in line of sight, connect the included IR receiver cable to the IR-IN port for more reliable IR reception.
(Optional) If you wish to control the B320-4X1-Series switch from your computer, connect a user-supplied DB9 cable to the RS-232 port. See RS-232 Commands for more information.
Turn on the power to all connected devices in the installation. Then, connect the included external power supply to the switch transmitter unit.
The Power LED will illuminate green, indicating the unit is receiving sufficient power, and Input LEDs will illuminate orange, indicating a signal is being received from the sources.

Installation Instructions for B320-4X1-MH, B320-4X1-MHB-K &

B320-4X1-MHE-K

Notes:

Test to ensure the entire installation works properly before pulling cables through ceilings/walls.
To achieve maximum distance and performance, use 24 AWG solidwire Cat6 cables. Using stranded-wire Cat6 cable or cable with a gauge (AWG) size higher than 24 AWG will result in shorter extension distance. Higher-gauge cabling, such as 26 AWG, has more limited transmission capability than lower-gauge cabling. All Tripp Lite N202-Series Cat6 cables are made with 24 AWG solid-wire cabling.
External power is not required for remote receiver units due to PoC technology incorporated in the transmitter units.
Make sure all equipment in the installation is powered off.
Connect the HDMI source to HDMI IN with a user-supplied HDMI cable.
Connect the DisplayPort source to DP IN with a user-supplied DisplayPort cable.
Connect the USB-C source to TYPE-C IN with a user-supplied USB-C cable.
(Optional) Connect your USB-C source’s power adapter to CHARGE IN, supporting up to 100W (20V 5A) and supplying up to 90W of power to your USB-C source.
Connect the VGA source to VGA IN with a user-supplied VGA cable. Then connect the VGA source’s Audio Out port to VGA AUDIO with a user-supplied 3.5 mm audio cable. Note: 15-pin VGA cables must be used. 14-pin VGA cables will not work.
Connect the HDMI Output port to a display with a user-supplied HDMI cable.
B320-4X1-MHB-K & B320-4X1-MHE-K only: Connect the RJ45 port on the switch transmitter to the RJ45 port on the remote receiver with a user-supplied Cat6 cable. Note: Maximum transmission distance via Cat6 cabling for the B320-4X1-MHB-K and B320-4X1-MHE-K is 50 ft. and 125 ft., respectively. Then, connect the remote receiver’s HDMI port to a display with a user-supplied HDMI cable.
(Optional) If the B320-4X1-Series switch is not in line of sight, connect the included IR receiver cable to IR-IN for more reliable IR reception.
(Optional) If you wish to control the B320-4X1-Series switch from your computer, connect a user-supplied DB9 cable to the RS-232 port. See RS-232 Commands for more information.
Turn on the power to all connected devices in the installation. Then, connect the included external power supply to the switch transmitter unit.
The Power LED will illuminate green, indicating the unit is receiving sufficient power, and Input LEDs will illuminate orange, indicating a signal is being received from the sources.

Locking Front-Panel Pushbuttons

Users can lock the front-panel pushbuttons to prevent accidental changes or button clicks. To lock the front-panel pushbuttons:

Press Input 1 and 2 simultaneously and hold for 5 seconds.
All four Input LEDs (1-4) will blink for 5 seconds, then only the selected source LED will turn orange.
Front-panel pushbuttons are now inoperable.

To unlock the front-panel pushbuttons:

Press Input 1 and 2 simultaneously and hold for 5 seconds.
All four Input LEDs (1-4) will blink for 5 seconds, then only the selected source LED will turn orange.
Front-panel pushbuttons are now operable again.

RS-232 Serial Control Installation

Please make sure your Terminal Emulator Software is running.
Set up your serial COM port. Open your software, click Setup and select Serial Port from the dropdown menu.
Select the COM port into which the DB9 is connected. If you use Keyspan®, it will automatically assign the COM port for you. Please make sure to select:
• Baud Rate: 57600
• Data: 8 bit
• Parity: none
• Stop: 1 bit
• Flow control: None and click OK.
Configure your software to allow input control. Click Setup and select Terminal from the dropdown menu.
Select LF on Receive in New-Line. Click the box to activate Local Echo. Enter the command and click OK.

RS-232 Commands

Commands for Serial Control

Important note control command:

Only one command can be issued at a time. You must wait for the switch to accept and finish the first command before sending a second. If a second command is sent/issued before the first is completed, the switch will ignore the second command.

Routing Functions

Command:
• swN M

Variations:
• N: stands for Connect Output N, default 1
• M: switch to input M

Response:
• CMD: swN M

Response Example:
• sw1 a
• CMD: sw1 A

Output 1, Select Input A
• sw2 b
• CMD: sw2 B
Output 2, Select Input B

Power Functions

Command: pwd Response: PW
Stands for Power On/Off
• pwd
• CMD: PWD

Special Commands

Command: ste
Response: OutputN M[STATE] Variations:
• N: Output N
• M: Input M
• [STATE]:

o [Signal] signal on from input
o [Idle] no signal from input

State of the output channel
• STE
• CMD: STATE
• Output1 A[Idle] • Output2 A[Idle]

Models| B320-4X1-HH-K1| B320-4X1-HH-K2| B320-4X1-MH| B320-4X1-MHB-K| B320-4X1-MHE-K
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Input Ports (Female)| 4x HDMI| 4x HDMI| HDMI, DP, VGA + 3.5mm, 2x USB-C| HDMI, DP, VGA + 3.5mm, 2x USB-C| HDMI, DP, VGA + 3.5mm, 2x USB-C
Output Ports (Female)| RJ45| RJ45| HDMI| RJ45| RJ45
RX Max Distance| 50 ft.| 125 ft.| N/A| 50 ft.| 125 ft.
Max Resolution| HDMI: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz| HDMI: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz| HDMI/DP/USB-C: 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz;
VGA: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz| HDMI/DP/USB-C: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz;
VGA: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz| HDMI/DP/USB-C: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz;
VGA: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Operating Temp| 32 to 104°F| 32 to 104°F| 32 to 104°F| 32 to 104°F| 32 to 104°F
Storage Temp| 5 to 122°F| 5 to 122°F| 5 to 122°F| 5 to 122°F| 5 to 122°F
PD 3.0 Charging| N/A| N/A| 20V 5A (100W)| 20V 5A (100W)| 20V 5A (100W)

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WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application.

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