LIGHTWARE UCX-4×3-TPN-TX20 Universal Transmitter switchers User Guide

LIGHTWARE UCX-4×3-TPN-TX20 Universal Transmitter switchers

Specifications

• Model: UCX-4×3-TPN-TX20
• Power Input: 24V DC
• Video Input: HDMI
• Video Output: HDMI
• USB Ports: 2 x USB-A, 2 x USB-C, 1 x Micro USB, 1 x USB-B
• Network Requirements: Managed network switches supporting 10Gbps (10GbE) line speed
• Power Delivery: Up to 100W over one USB-C port, 20W over the other USB-C port, or 60W over both ports

Product Usage Instructions

• The Video Input Status LED indicates the presence of a valid video signal on the corresponding port:

FAQ

• Q: What are the network requirements for the UCX-TPN series extenders?
• A: Managed network switches supporting 10Gbps (10GbE) line speed are required for optimal performance.
• Q: How much power can the UCX-4×3-TPN-TX20 provide over its USB-C ports?
• A: The device can charge a device with up to 100W over one USB-C port and up to 20W over the other USB-C port, or distribute 60W over both ports.

Important Safety Instructions

• Please read the supplied safety instruction document before using the product and keep it available for future reference.

Introduction

• Lightware’s universal Transmitter switchers exploit SDVoE technology and USB-C connectivity for a simplified extension of up to 100m of 4K video, audio, control signals and power from a single source to multiple destinations through 10G Ethernet networks, providing meeting participants with easy host switching, video resolution capabilities up to 4K@60Hz at 4:4:4, as well as comprehensive and secure Ethernet features.
• The Transmitters are featured with an audio de-embedding function via the 5-pole Phoenix® Combicon analog audio ports.
• Beyond the benefits of sending high-resolution video over long distances, the Transmitters are also capable of handling various connectivity standards, including bi-directional RS-232, GPIO and OCS as well.
• The Gigabit Ethernet port is also a valuable addition, allowing users to connect an additional device to the network directly through the TPN extender.

Box Contents

Front view (UCX-4×3-TPN-TX20)

1. Configurable Ethernet port RJ45 connector for configurable 1GBase-T Ethernet communication.
2. USB-A port The SERVICE-labelled USB-A connector is designed for service functions.
3. Micro USB port The SERVICE-labelled USB mini-B port is designed for service functions.
4. LIVE LED blinking The device is powered on and operational. off The device is not powered or out of operation
5. RX LED Function will be implemented in a later release.
6. USB-C ports USB-C port for receiving video and audio signals, as well as USB data from the host device.
7. Status LEDs For the details, see the table on the right.
8. USB-B ports Upstream ports for connecting USB host devices (e.g. computer).
9. Status LEDs For the details, see the table on the right.
10. HDMI input ports HDMI input ports for receiving video and audio signals.
11. Input selection buttons For more details on the button functionality, see the table on the other side. When the LEDs blink green three times after pressing the button, they show that the front panel lock is enabled.

Always use the supplied power supply. Warranty void if damage occurs due to use of a different power source.

Rearview (UCX-4×3-TPN-TX20)

1. DC input DC input for local powering. Connect the output to the 2-pole Phoenix connector. For more details, see the powering options on the next page.
2. USB-A ports Downstream ports for connecting USB peripherals (e.g. camera, keyboard, multitouch display).
3. TPN output port RJ45 connector for AVX output signal transmission. See more details about the connector in the Status LEDs section.
4. HDMI output ports HDMI output ports for sending video and audio signals to the receiver.
5. Status LEDs For more information, see the table on the right.
6. Analog Audio output port Audio output port (5-pole Phoenix®) for balanced analog audio output signal. The signal is de-embedded from the selected video signal.
7. RS-232 ports 3-pole Phoenix® connectors for bi-directional RS-232 communication.
8. GPIO port 8-pole Phoenix® connector for configurable general purpose. Max. input/output voltage is 5V, see the details on the next page.
9. Configurable Ethernet ports RJ45 connectors for configurable 1GBase-T Ethernet communication.

The overall power supply of the USB-A connectors is beyond 1.5A, which makes it possible to supply devices with higher voltage requirements.
UCX-2×1-TPN-TX20 has no HDMI output ports.

Front Panel Status LEDs

RJ45 Port LEDs

Rear Panel LEDs

Powering options

• The UCX-4×3-TPN-TX20 is capable of charging a device with 100W over one USB-C port and another device with 20W over the other USB-C port, or charging with 60W over both ports.

Network Requirements

• The UCX-TPN series extenders require managed network switches that support 10Gbps (10GbE) line speed.
• BlueRiver technology transmits uncompressed or lightly compressed video of up to 4K along with other AV signals such as audio and control signals.

Network Switch Requirements
The following are the Layer 2 multicast configurations that are required on all the network switches:

• IGMP version 2 supported
• IGMP version 2 snooping enabled
• Filter/Drop unregistered multicast traffic
• Disable unregistered multicast flooding
• Enable fast leave support

Ventilation
Pay attention to the ventilation holes when designing the system. Top and side ventilation holes must not be covered.

Factory default settings (UCX-4×3-TPN-TX20)

(center)
Video Autoselect| Disabled
USB-C Power Limit| 60W / 60W
DP Alternate Mode Policy| Auto
Port Power Role| Dual Role
USB Autoselect| Follow video O1
D1-D4 Power 5V Mode| Auto
RS-232 port setting| 9600 BAUD, 8, N, 1
RS-232 serial over IP| Enabled
HTTP, HTTPS| Enabled
HTTP, HTTPS authentication| Disabled
LARA| Disabled

Connecting steps

Only connect one of the devices to the LAN, to avoid creating a network loop!

Port diagram for video / audio (UCX-4×3-TPN-TX20)

Audio Cable Wiring Guide

• The UCX-TPN series devices are built with a 5-pole Phoenix® output connector.
• See a few examples below of the most common assembling cases.

OCS (Occupancy) Sensor
The switcher is supplied with a 3-pole Phoenix® connector (male), which is for connecting an OCS sensor.

• Plug pin assignment: 1: Configurable; 2: 24V (max. 50 mA); 3: Ground

The signal levels for the Pin 1| Input voltage (V)| Max. current (mA)
---|---|---
Logic low level| 0 – 0.8| 30
Logic high level| 2 -5| 18

The occupancy sensor connector and the GPIO port are not compatible with each other because of the voltage level difference, please do not connect them directly.

Minimum CAT Cable Requirement

• Lightware highly recommends using CAT6a AWG24 or higher category 10G Ethernet cables for the TPN (SDVoE) connection between the transmitter and the receiver. Usage of e.g.
• AWG28 Ethernet cables may reduce the extension distance significantly.

Firmware Update
Lightware Device Updater (LDU2) is an easy and comfortable way to keep your device up to date. Establish the connection via one of the ports of the network switch or directly the Gigabit Ethernet port of the extender. Download and install LDU2 software from the company’s website, www.lightware.com, where you can find the latest firmware package as well.

GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output Ports)
The device has seven GPIO pins that operate at TTL digital signal levels and can be set to high or low levels (Push-Pull). The direction of the pins can be input or output (adjustable). The signal levels are the following:

 | Input voltage (V)| Output voltage (V)| Max. current (mA)
---|---|---|---
Logic low level| 0 – 0.8| 0 – 0.5| 30
Logic high level| 2 -5| 4.5 – 5| 18

• Plug pin assignment 1-6: Configurable, 7: 5V (max. 500 mA); 8: Ground
• The recommended cable for the connectors is the AWG24 (0.2 mm2 diameter) or the generally used ‘alarm cable’ with 4×0.22 mm2 wires.
• The maximum total current for the six GPIO pins is 180 mA, the max. supported input/ output voltage is 5V.

RS-232

• The switcher provides a 3-pole Phoenix® connector for bi-directional serial communication.
• The signal levels are the following:

• Plug pin assignment: 1: Ground, 2: TX data, 3: RX data

Button functionality – Video Source Selection

UCX-4×3-TPN-TX20

• Push the OUT1 button to set the video input to the TPN OUT1 port.
• Push the OUT2 button to set the video input to the HDMI OUT2 port.
• Push the OUT3 button to set the video input to the HDMI OUT3 port.
• Push the AUDIO OUT button to set the audio source of the analog audio output. The sequence is the following (both for the video and audio switching):

UCX-2×1-TPN-TX20

• Push the IN1 button to select the USB-C port as input for the TPN output port.
• Push the IN2 button to select the HDMI port as input for the TPN output port.
• Push the AUDIO OUT button to set the audio source of the analog audio output. The sequence is the following for the video switching:

CONTACT

Lightware Visual Engineering PLC.

• Budapest, Hungary
• sales@lightware.com
• +36 1 255 3800
• support@lightware.com
• +36 1 255 3810

©2024 Lightware Visual Engineering. All rights reserved. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Further information on the device is available at www.lightware.com.

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