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  • Page 1 UMX-TPS-TX120 UMX-TPS-TX130 UMX-TPS-TX140 WP-UMX-TPS-TX120-US WP-UMX-TPS-TX130-US User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class II apparatus construction. This equipment should be operated only from power source indicated on the product. To disconnect 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.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Lightware Kft. 1071 Budapest Peterdy str. 15 HUNGARY as manufacturer declare, that the products UMX-TPS-TX120 UMX-TPS-TX130 UMX-TPS-TX140 WP-UMX-TPS-TX120-US WP-UMX-TPS-TX130-US ( 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: EMI/EMC ........

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................10 1.1. (UMX-TPS ) ..............10 OX CONTENTS TRANSMITTERS 1.2. (WP-UMX-TPS ) ............... 10 OX CONTENTS TRANSMITTERS 1.3........................11 ESCRIPTION 1.4......................11 ODEL COMPARISON 1.5......................11 OMPATIBLE DEVICES 1.6.
  • Page 6 ......................39 INTERFACE 5.7.1. Control mode ......................39 5.7.2. Pass-through mode ....................40 5.7.3. Command injection mode ..................40 SOFTWARE CONTROL – USING LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER (LDC) ....41 6.1. OS ............41 TEPS OF THE INSTALLATION IN CASE OF INDOWS 6.2.
  • Page 7 UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 7.3..................67 ORT AND CROSSPOINT SETTINGS 7.3.1. Switch one input to one output ................67 7.3.2. Mute specified output ....................68 7.3.3. Unmute specified output ..................68 7.3.4. Lock the output ....................... 68 7.3.5. Unlock the output ....................68 7.3.6.
  • Page 8 8.11.6. Deleting an EDID from user memory ..............104 8.11.7. Resetting emulated EDIDs ................... 104 – Q 8.12. LW3 ................105 COMMANDS UICK SUMMARY FIRMWARE UPGRADE – USING LIGHTWARE DEVICE UPDATER (LDU) ....107 Page 8 / 127 Section 1. Introduction...
  • Page 9 UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 9.1. (LFP ) ..............107 BOUT THE FIRMWARE PACKAGE FILE 9.2...................... 107 HORT INSTRUCTIONS 9.3. (LDU)............. 107 NSTALLING IGHTWARE EVICE PDATER 9.3.1. Windows install ..................... 107 9.3.2. Mac OS X install ....................110 9.3.3. Upgrading the LDU ....................110 9.4.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Lightware developments. UMX-TPS devices transmit universal video at a resolution up to 4K, audio and control up to 170 m distance over a single CAT cable. The transmitters are compatible with Lightware TPS matrix boards and other TPS products.

  • Page 11: Description

    Ethernet Infra RS-232 GPIO input input input input 3.5 in      - UMX-TPS-TX120        UMX-TPS-TX130       UMX-TPS-TX140         ...

  • Page 12: Features

     Frame detector and signal analysis – Using Lightware Device Controller software the exact video and audio signal format can be determined such as timing, frequencies, scan mode, HDCP encryption, color range, color space and audio sample rate.

  • Page 13: Typical Applications

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 1.7. Typical applications Figure 1-1. Application of UMX-TPS transmitter with an MX-FR17 matrix Figure 1-2. A stand-alone application with an HDMI-TPS-RX95 receiver Figure 1-3. Stand-alone application with a WP-UMX-TPS-TX120-US Section 1. Introduction Page 13 / 127...

  • Page 14: Controls And Connections

    2. Controls and connections 2.1. Front view UMX-TPS-TX120 VGA in Status LEDs Reset Audio select Audio in HDMI in Video select Show me UMX-TPS-TX130 VGA in Status LEDs Reset Audio select Video select Show me Audio in HDMI in UMX-TPS-TX140...
  • Page 15 UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual WP-UMX-TPS-TX120-US Status LEDs Audio select Show me Video select Reset IR detector Ethernet VGA in HDMI in Audio in WP-UMX-TPS-TX130-US Status LEDs Show me Audio select Video select Reset IR detector Ethernet VGA in HDMI in...

  • Page 16: Front View Legend

    2.2. Front view legend VGA in Connect a VGA cable between the analog video source and the transmitter unit. Using a VGA cable where all the pins are wired (DDC channel) is highly recommended. Pin assignment can be found in section 2.5.4 on page 20.

  • Page 17: Rear View

    IR in IR out DVI-I in UMX-TPS-TX140 DC in GPIO TPS out Status LEDs Audio2 in RS-232 Ethernet IR in IR out DVI-I in WP-UMX-TPS-TX120-US and WP-UMX-TPS-TX130-US RS-232 DC in TPS out Section 2. Controls and connections Page 17 / 127...

  • Page 18: Rear View Legend

    (recommended) product. If the device has to be powered by a local adaptor, connect the output of the supplied +12V DC power adaptor or use Lightware’s rack mountable Power supply unit (PSUx10-200-12V or PSUx20-400-12V). For WP-UMX-TPS transmitters: Power the device remotely by a PoE-compatible power injector, like Lightware’s TPS-PI-1P1...

  • Page 19: Electrical Connections

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 2.5. Electrical connections 2.5.1. DVI input UMX-TPS-TX140 provides a 29-pole DVI-I connector as an input. This way, user can plug in any DVI connector; analog signals (such as VGA or RGBHV) are put through an A/D conversion.

  • Page 20: Displayport Input

    2.5.3. DisplayPort input UMX-TPS-TX140 and WP-UMX-TPS-TX130-US provide a DisplayPort input connector. Figure 2-2. DisplayPort connector Signal Signal Signal ML_Lane 3 (n) AUX CH (p) ML_Lane 1 (p) ML_Lane 3 (p) ML_Lane 0 (n) AUX CH (n) ML_Lane 2 (n) Hot Plug ML_Lane 0 (p) Return ML_Lane 2 (p)

  • Page 21: Dc +12V Connection (Umx-Tps Transmitters)

    Do not forget to turn the plug counterclockwise before disconnecting the power adaptor. Warranty void if damage occurs due to use of a different power source. Always use the supplied +12V power adaptor or Lightware’s rack mountable power supply. 2.5.6. DC +48 V connection (WP-UMX-TPS transmitters) WP-UMX-TPS transmitters have a 2-pin Phoenix DC input power connector.

  • Page 22: Ethernet Port

    2.5.8. Ethernet port The Ethernet port can be connected to a LAN hub, switch or router by a CATx cable. However both cable types (straight or cross) are supported and handled by the device, below pin assignment is recommended. LED1 (green) LED2 (yellow) Pin nr.

  • Page 23: Audio Input (Audio1)

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 2.5.11. Audio input (Audio1) The connector is used for asymmetric analog audio input signal. It is also known as (3.5 mm or approx. 1/8”) audio jack, phone jack, phone plug and mini-jack plug. Pin nr. Signal 1 2 3 Left Right...

  • Page 24: Technologies

    EDID has been changed. You need to restart your source to make it read out the EDID again. Problem: „I have a UMX-TPS-TX140 and I’m using a Lightware factory preset EDID. I would like to be able to choose from different resolutions, but my source allows only one resolution.”...

  • Page 25: Advanced Edid Management

    3.3. HDCP management 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. UMX-TPS-TX extenders allow to transmit HDCP encrypted and unencrypted signals.

  • Page 26: Real Life Examples

    3.3.2. Real life examples HDCP-compliant sink Figure 3-2. HDCP-compliant sink All the devices 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. Figure 3-3. Non-HDCP compliant sink displaying unprotected content Non-HDCP compliant sink is connected to the receiver.

  • Page 27: Installation

    4. Installation 4.1. Mounting (UMX-TPS) To mount the transmitter Lightware supplies optional accessories for different usage. There are two kinds of mounting kits with similar fixing method. UMX-TPS-TX devices have two mounting holes with inner thread on the bottom side; see the bottom view in section 11.2...

  • Page 28: Connecting Steps - Using Local Psu

    Connect the IR detector to the IR IN port of the transmitter. Step 6. Connect the power cord of the supplied adaptor to the transmitter or use Lightware’s rack mountable power supply unit. Step 7. Power on the devices. Info: When both local adaptor and remote power injector are connected to UMX-TPS-TX1x0, the power injector will be used as a power source.

  • Page 29: Firmware Indication

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual Step 1. Connect the “TPS OUT+PoE” port of the transmitter to the “TPS+PoE” output port of the TPS-PI-1P1 by a CATx cable. Step 2. Connect the receiver (or the Matrix input board) to the power injector by a CATx cable via the TPS connector.

  • Page 30: Front Panel Operations

    5. Front panel operations 5.1. Front panel LEDs UMX-TPS-TX120 UMX-TPS-TX130 UMX-TPS-TX140 WP-UMX-TPS-TX120-US WP-UMX-TPS-TX130-US Video sources dark: video source is not selected blinks: video source is selected but not active lights: video source is selected and the port is active Info: When Autoselect is enabled and video signal is not present at all, video LEDs blink.

  • Page 31: Rear Panel Leds (Umx-Tps)

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual Audio sources dark: audio source is not selected blinks: (slow): the audio source is selected but not active, regardless of the output mode (fast): analog audio is selected to a 4K-resolution video, but in this case the original audio is transmitted lights: (with short pause): audio source is selected, the port is active but audio is...

  • Page 32: Input Port Selection

    Pressing the Audio select / Video select button,  Using the Autoselect function,  Using Lightware Device Controller,  Sending LW2 or LW3 protocol command. The transmitter can receive LW2 or LW3 command through Ethernet or RS-232 interface, which can be either local or remote. It means that the input selection can also be controlled remotely from a TPS receiver’s RS-232 or Ethernet port.

  • Page 33: Direct Selection (Video Input Port)

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 5.3.1. Direct selection (video input port) Desired video input can be selected by the Video select button from front panel. The selection order of the inputs depend on the model as follows: UMX-TPS-TX120 UMX-TPS-TX130 UMX-TPS-TX140 WP-UMX-TPS-TX120-US WP-UMX-TPS-TX130-US 5.3.2.

  • Page 34: Autoselect - First Detect Mode

    5.3.3. Autoselect – First detect mode Meaning: Selected input port is switched to the output while it has active signal. Figure 5-4. Autoselect – First detect mode Info: For analog audio inputs the signal detection is handled on a different way. If the 3.5 mm jack is connected to Audio/Audio 1, the port is handled as it has an active signal;...

  • Page 35: Autoselect - Last Detect Mode

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual Example (Video input ports on a UMX-TPS-TX140) The priority values have to be assigned to each input port which are desired to be used. The followings priority settings will be used during the explanation of this mode: Priority Input port HDMI...

  • Page 36: Autoselect - Priority Detect Mode

    5.3.6. Autoselect – Priority detect mode Meaning: The highest priority active input will be selected to transmit. Info: An input port is active if there is a valid signal on it. Figure 5-5. Autoselect – Priority detect mode Info: For analog audio inputs the signal detection is handled on a different way. If the 3.5 mm jack is connected to Audio/Audio 1, the port is handled as it has an active signal;...

  • Page 37: Ir Interface

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual Example (video input ports on a UMX-TPS-TX140) The priority values have to be assigned to each input port which are desired to use. The followings priority settings will be used during the explanation of this mode: Priority Input port HDMI...

  • Page 38: Special Functions

    5.6. Special functions 5.6.1. Control lock Press the Audio select and Show Me buttons together (within 100 ms) to disable/enable front panel buttons; front panel LEDs blink 4 times when locking/unlocking. If the control lock is enabled and a button is pressed, front panel LEDs blink 3 times. 5.6.2.

  • Page 39: Interface

    Selecting the control protocol (LW2 or LW3) on the RS-232 interface can be done either by using Lightware Device Controller or sending LW2/LW3 protocol commands. The interface can be set for the Local and for the Link RS-232 line independently from each other.

  • Page 40: Pass-Through Mode

    5.7.2. Pass-through mode In pass-through mode the incoming data from the local and link sides is passed through to the other side without processing it. The serial ports on the transmitter and on the receiver are linked together through the CATx (TPS) cable. This allows direct communication between a device connected to the receiver and a device connected to the transmitter.

  • Page 41: Software Control - Using Lightware Device Controller (Ldc)

    User’s Manual 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) The device can be controlled by a computer through the Ethernet port using Lightware Device Controller. The software can be installed to a Windows PC or MAC OS X. The application and the User’s manual can be downloaded from www.lightware.eu.
  • Page 42 Step 7. After the installation of the last component the Next button is activated. Click on it. Step 8. If the installation is complete, click Finish. (Uncheck the box if you do not want to run the software immediately.) Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 42 / 127...

  • Page 43: Steps Of The Installation In Case Of Mac Os X

    Step 1. Run the application. The Device Discovery window appears automatically and the software checks the available updates on Lightware’s website and a new window pops up if a new update is found. The current and the update version number can be seen in the top of the window and they are shown in this window even with the snapshot install.

  • Page 44: Establishing The Connection

    Step 3. Select the desired device from the discovered devices click on the Connect button. If you do not see your device in the list, you can add it by clicking on the Add button and typing its IP address. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 44 / 127...

  • Page 45: Crosspoint Menu

    (window is arranged to the left top corner). Properties Toggling right panel display, showing the properties of selected port. The panel is also displayed when clicking on a port tile. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 45 / 127...

  • Page 46: Port Properties And Settings

    This feature can force the source to send non-encrypted signal if the encryption would not be necessary and the content allows it. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 46 / 127...

  • Page 47: No Sync Screen

    Click on Frame Detector button to show detailed timings. Figure 6-2. 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.

  • Page 48: Vga And Dvi-A Video Input Port Properties

    -54 dB to -66 dB (step 2 dB); -69 dB; -72 dB; -78 dB (default is 0 dB)  Balance: from 0 to 100, step 1 (default is 50 = center) Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 48 / 127...

  • Page 49: Tps Output Port Properties And Mode Settings

    Info: The estimated length is valid for Cat5e AWG24 cables. Cat7 cable length is calculated from the measurement of Cat5e AWG24 cable. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 49 / 127...
  • Page 50 If the transmitter and the receiver is in Auto mode, the source side is the initiator. It will negotiate each state transition with its sink side partner. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 50 / 127...

  • Page 51: Edid Menu

    Opening Advanced Selecting none of the Edit EDID Editor with the Unselect All memory places in the selected EDID right panel Opening Easy EDID Creator Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 51 / 127...

  • Page 52: Sources And Destinations

    Step 4. Browse the file in the opening window then press the Open button. Browsed EDID is imported into the selected User memory. Info: The imported EDID overwrites the selected memory place even if it is not empty. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 52 / 127...

  • Page 53: Deleting Edid(S)

    The software resolves the raw EDID, and displays it as readable information to the user. The modified EDID can be saved to the User memory. Figure 6-6. Advanced EDID Editor Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 53 / 127...

  • Page 54: Control Menu

    The active protocol can be set by the drop-down menu: LW2 or LW3 protocol. Other The terminal line can be used to send commands to the destination in pass-through mode. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 54 / 127...

  • Page 55: Gpio Tab (Only On Umx-Tps-Tx140)

    20 events can be configured, which are available in Control/Events submenu. The user can see all the 20 events here and is able to modify them by the Wizard or the Advanced setting. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 55 / 127...

  • Page 56: The Event Area

    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. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 56 / 127...

  • Page 57: Wizard Mode

    The yellow one is the accurate property name and value by LW3 protocol. You do not need to remember or note this text, LDC shows it continuously. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 57 / 127...
  • Page 58 The following two tables contain the conditions and the actions which are available by the wizard. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 58 / 127...
  • Page 59 Show me button pressed /SYS/MB/BUTTONS/ShowMePressed=1 * Referring to UMX-TPS-TX-140. Exact port numbers can be found in section 11.5 on page 123. Table 6-1. Conditions of the Event Manager Wizard Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 59 / 127...

  • Page 60: Advanced Mode

    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 or folder sign (in the red square). Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 60 / 127...

  • Page 61: Save, Load Or Clear An Event

    OK button to clear the event. Clearing the events means setting them to the factory default values. The names become Event1..20, the condition and the action get empty value. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 61 / 127...

  • Page 62: Settings Menu

    LW3 protocol commands. Always press the Apply changes button after modification to store the settings; you will be prompted to reboot the device to apply changes in practice. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 62 / 127...

  • Page 63: Backup Tab

    The connection will be terminated and the device is rebooted. Factory default values are listed in section 11.6 on page 125. Reboot button The device can be restarted; the connection will be terminated. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 63 / 127...

  • Page 64: Advanced View

    8.3.4 on page 87. Set button: Saves the value/parameter typed in the textbox. Call button: Calls the method, e.g. reloads factory default settings. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 64 / 127...

  • Page 65: Lw2 Programmer's Reference

    User’s Manual 7. LW2 Programmer’s reference The device can be controlled through a reduced command set of LW2 protocol commands to ensure the compatibility with other Lightware products. The supported LW2 commands are described in this chapter. 7.1. LW2 protocol description The device accepts commands surrounded by curly brackets - { } - and responds data surrounded by round brackets - ( ) - only if a command was successfully executed.

  • Page 66: View Firmware Version Of The Cpu

    7.2.3. View firmware version of the CPU Description: View the CPU firmware revision. Format Example → {f} Command {f} ← (FW:1.0.0b4 r972)CrLf Response (FW:<FW_VER><s>)CrLf Legend: <FW_VER> is the firmware version. It is followed by <s> string which may indicate special versions. <s>=r indicates standard version. 7.2.4.

  • Page 67: Restart Matrix Router

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 7.2.9. Restart matrix router Description: The device can be restarted without unplugging power. Format Example → {RST} Command {RST} Response Explanation: The device reboots; no response is sent in this case. 7.2.10. Query health status Description: Internal voltages and measured temperature values are shown. Format Example →...

  • Page 68: Mute Specified Output

    7.3.2. Mute specified output Description: Mute output <out>. The output signal is turned off. Format Example → {#01 A} Command {#<out>●<layer>} Response (1MT<out²>●<layer>)CrLf ← (1MT01 A)CrLf Explanation: The audio channel of the TPS output is muted. Legend: See section 7.3.1 on page 67.

  • Page 69: View Connection State On The Output

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 7.3.6. View connection state on the output Description: Viewing the output’s connection results in different response length, because it depends on the device. The response below refers to an UMX-TPS-TX140. Format Example → {vc av} Command {VC●<layer>} ←...

  • Page 70: Change Video Autoselect Mode

    7.3.9. Change video Autoselect mode Description: The autoselect mode of the video output can be changed. Format Example → {as_v1=E;K;B} Command {AS_V<out>=<state>; <mode>;<no_signal>} ← (AS_V1=E;K;B)CrLf Response (AS_V<out>=<state>; <mode>;<no_signal>)CrLf Legend: See section 7.3.8 on page 69. Explanation: The Autoselect mode is enabled in first detect mode, and if there is no incoming signal at all, the crosspoint is not changed (blank screen).

  • Page 71: Change Video Input Priorities

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 7.3.13. Change video input priorities Description: The settings of video input priority can be changed as follows. Format Example1 → {prio_v1=1;0;2;3;4;5} Command {PRIO_V<out>=<in1_prio>; <in2_prio>;…;<in _prio>} ← (PRIO_V1=1;0;2;3;4;5)CrLf Response (PRIO_V<out>=<in1_prio>; <in2_prio>;…;<in _prio>)CrLf Legend: <out>: The output port number (1). _prio>: Input ports’...

  • Page 72: Batch Switch Outputs

    7.3.16. Batch switch outputs Description: The device is capable of switching multiple outputs exactly at the same time. To do this, the normal switch commands have to be used. If the switch commands arrive to the device with less than 10 milliseconds delay, the commands are collected and changes the output connections together.

  • Page 73: Query The Rs-232 Port Settings

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 7.4.3. Query the RS-232 port settings Description: The RS-232 port settings can be queried as follows: Format Example1 Command {RS232_LOCAL_FORMAT=?} → {rs232_local_format=?} ← (RS232_LOCAL_FORMAT=57600; Response (RS232_LOCAL_FORMAT= <baud>;<data bits>; <parity>; 8;N;1)CrLf <stop bits>)CrLf Legend: <baud>: Baud rate which can be 4800, 7200, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 <data bits>: 8 or 9 <parity>:...

  • Page 74: Query The Rs-232 Protocol

    7.4.5. Query the RS-232 protocol Description: The RS-232 protocol can be queried as follows: Format Example1 → {rs232_local_prot=?} Command {RS232_LOCAL_PROT=?} ← (RS232_LOCAL_PROT= Response (RS232_LOCAL_PROT= <protocol>)CrLf LW2)CrLf Legend: <protocol>: LW2 or LW3. Explanation1: Current protocol on local RS-232 port is LW2. Format Example2 →...

  • Page 75: Query The Ip Address

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual Legend: <type>: 0 = fix IP; 1 = DHCP. <ip_addr>: IP address (four decimal octets separated by dots) <subnet_mask>: Subnet mask (four decimal octets separated by dots) <gateway_addr>: Gateway address (four decimal octets separated by dots) Explanation: The device has a dynamic IP address: 192.168.0.102;...

  • Page 76: Query The Gateway Address

    7.5.6. Query the gateway address Description: Gateway address can be queried as follows. Format Example → {ip_gateway=?} Command {IP_GATEWAY=?} ← (IP_GATEWAY=192.168.0.1)CrLf Response (IP_GATEWAY=<gateway_ addr>)CrLf Legend: <gateway_addr>: Four decimal octets separated by dots. Info: The response contains the fix gateway address that is stored in the device even if DHCP is enabled;...

  • Page 77: Query The Status Of Ethernet Ports

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 7.5.10. Query the status of Ethernet ports Description: The link, the local Ethernet ports, and the TCP/IP connections to the CPU can be enabled or disabled with this command. E.g. if the local Ethernet port is disabled, a control PC can only connect from the remote side Ethernet via TCP/IP.

  • Page 78: Lw2 Commands - Quick Summary

    7.7. LW2 commands – Quick summary General LW2 commands See in Operation Command chapter View product type 7.2.1 Query control protocol 7.2.2 {P_?} View firmware version of the CPU 7.2.3 Connection test 7.2.4 {PING} View serial number 7.2.5 Compile time 7.2.6 {CT} View installed board(s)
  • Page 79 UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual RS-232 port configuration See in Operation Command chapter Query the RS-232 mode 7.4.1 {RS232=?} Change RS-232 mode 7.4.2 {RS232=<mode>} Query the RS-232 port settings 7.4.3 {RS232_LOCAL_FORMAT=?} {RS232_LOCAL_FORMAT=<baud>; Change RS-232 port settings 7.4.4 <data bits>; <parity>; <stop bits>} Query the RS-232 protocol 7.4.5 {RS232_LOCAL_PROT=?}...

  • Page 80: Lw3 Programmers' Reference

    8. LW3 Programmers’ reference 8.1. Overview Lightware 3 (LW3) protocol is currently used by the UMX-TPS-TX100 series, the MODEX family, the 25G product line and will be the preferred protocol in the new developments. The protocol (LW3) is ASCII-based and all commands are terminated with a carriage return (Cr, ‘\r’) and line feed (Lf, ‘\n’) pair.
  • Page 81 UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual Path of the nodes: n-/node1 node1 n-/node1/node11 node11 n-/node1/node12 n-/node2 node12 n-/node2/node21 node2 n-/node2/node21/node211 n-/node3 node21 node211 node3 Figure 8-1. Tree structure of nodes Property The ‘property’ in the LW3 protocol is basically a leaf, which has a well-defined value. ...

  • Page 82: Escaping

    Method The ‘method’ in the LW3 protocol is also a leaf. It cannot have a value, such as the properties, but it can be invoked with a parameter with the help of a special ‘CALL’ command.  A method cannot have child nodes or child methods. It is always a leaf. ...

  • Page 83: Error Messages

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 8.1.3. Error messages There are several error messages defined in the LW3 protocol, all of them have a unique error number. Format: XE●[primitive]●%EYYY:●[Error message] Legend: X can be: ‘-’: syntax error. Cannot parse the command at all. ‘n’: node error.

  • Page 84: The Tree Structure Of Umx-Tps Devices

    8.2. The tree structure of UMX-TPS devices The /MEDIA node is used by the LDC to connect input ports to output ports on different layers. Each subnode of /MEDIA is representing a layer, e.g. video (/MEDIA/VIDEO), audio (/MEDIA/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.
  • Page 85 UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual Get all properties and methods of a node Get all properties and methods of a node, with one GET command and asterisk character. Command format: GET●[nodePath].* Response format: (for properties) pX●[nodePath].[propertyName]=[parameter] Legend: X can be: ‘r’: read-only ‘w’: read-write...

  • Page 86: Set Command

    8.3.2. Set command The setter command can be used to modify the value of a property. Command format: SET●[nodePath].[propertyName]=[newPropertyValue] Response format: The response for setting a property to a new value is the same as the response for the ‘GET’ command. The value in the response is the new value if the execution of the ‘SET’ command was successful, otherwise the unmodified ‘old value’...

  • Page 87: Manual

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual Example: > CALL●/EDID:switch(F48:E1) < mO●/EDID:switch Error response format: If there were errors during the execution, an error message is received, which follows the method name. mE●[nodePath]:[methodName]●%EXXX:Error message Example: > CALL●/EDID:switch(F48:R1) < mE●%E001:Syntax error 8.3.4. Manual For every node, 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.

  • Page 88: Subscription

    Response format: {XXXX [command lines] Legend: xxxx: 4-digit long hexadecimal value. Example: > 1103#GET●/MEDIA/UART.* < {1103 < pr●/MEDIA/UART.SublayerCount=1 < pr●/MEDIA/UART.PortCount=2 < pr●/MEDIA/UART.PortMap=P401;P401 < pr●/MEDIA/UART.PortStatus=0000;0000 < pr●/MEDIA/UART.ActiveSublayerMask=300;300 < pr●/MEDIA/UART.P1=Local < pr●/MEDIA/UART.P2=Link < Info: The lines of the signature are also Cr and Lf terminated. 8.3.6.

  • Page 89: Notifications About The Changes Of The Properties

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual Example: > OPEN < o-●/MEDIA/VIDEO < o-●/EDID < o-●/LOG Unsubscribe from a node Command format: CLOSE●[nodePath] Response format: c-●[nodePath] Example: > CLOSE●/MEDIA/VIDEO < c-●/MEDIA/VIDEO Unsubscribe from multiple nodes In order to unsubscribe to multiple nodes, the asterisk wildchar can be used. Command format: CLOSE●[nodePath]/* Response format: c-●[nodePath]/* Example:...

  • Page 90: Formal Definitions

    8.3.8. 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 <expression1> | <expression2> vertical bars denote alternatives [ <expression> ] expressions in square brackets are optional <number>*[ <expression>...

  • Page 91: Video Port And Crosspoint Settings

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 8.5. Video port and crosspoint settings Info: Port numbers are device-dependent, see more details in section 11.5 on page 123. 8.5.1. Query the video crosspoint setting Command format: GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.DestinationConnectionList Response format: pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.DestinationConnectionList=<input>:<output> Legend: <input>: Video input port number <output>: Video output port number Example:...

  • Page 92: Switching Video Input

    8.5.3. Switching video input Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:switch(<input>:<output>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:switch Legend: <input>: Video input port number <output>: Video output port number Example: > CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:switch(P1:P7) < mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:switch Explanation: P1 port has been switched to P7 port of the transmitter. 8.5.4. Query the video Autoselect settings Command format: GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.DestinationPortAutoselect Response format: pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.DestinationPortAutoselect=<output>:<set>...

  • Page 93: Query The Input Port Priority

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 8.5.6. Query the input port priority Command format: GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.SourcePortPriority Response format: pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.SourcePortPrioirty=(<port>:<prio>; <port>:<prio>; <port>:<prio>;<port>:<prio>;<port>:<prio>; <port>:<prio>) Legend: <port>: Input port number <prio>: Priority number from 0 to 31 (31 means that the port will be skipped from the priority list). Example: >...

  • Page 94: Unmute An Input Port

    8.5.9. Unmute an input port Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unmuteSource(<input>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unmuteSource Legend: <input>: Input port number Example: > CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unmuteSource(P1) < mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unmuteSource 8.5.10. Lock an input port Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockSource(<input>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockSource Legend: <input>: Input port number Example: > CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockSource(P1) <...

  • Page 95: Lock The Output

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 8.5.14. Lock the output Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockDestination(<output>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockDestination Legend: <output>: Output port number Example: > CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockDestination(P7) < mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockDestination Explanation: P7 port is locked. 8.5.15. Unlock the output Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unlockDestination(<output>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unlockDestination Legend: <output>: Output port number Example:...

  • Page 96: Query The Audio Autoselect Setting

    8.6.3. Query the audio Autoselect setting Command format: GET●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP1.DestinationPortAutoselect Response format: pr●/MEDIA/ AUDIO /XP1.DestinationPortAutoselect=<output>:<set> Legend: <output>: Audio output port number <set>: Autoselect setting, described by a three-letter-code: <set> Explanation E: Autoselect is enabled letter D: Autoselect is disabled K: Keep the first active video input selected (First detect mode) P: Priority detect: always the highest priority active video input will be selected as transmitted video input...

  • Page 97: Port Configuration

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 8.7. RS-232 port configuration Info: There are two nodes under /SYS/RS232 node, ‘Link’ and ‘Local’. ‘Link’ is the serial line of TPS output, ‘Local’ is the serial line of the Phoenix connector. 8.7.1. Protocol setting Command format: SET●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.ControlProtocol={0|1} Response format: pw●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.ControlProtocol={0|1} Example: >...

  • Page 98: Databit Setting

    8.7.3. Databit setting Command format: SET●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.DataBits={8|9} Response format: pw●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.DataBits={8|9} Example: > SET●/SYS/MB/RS232/Local.DataBits=8 < pw●/SYS/MB/RS232/Local.DataBits=8 Parameters: .DataBits Data bits value 8.7.4. Stopbits setting Command format: SET●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.StopBits={0|1|2} Response format: pw●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.StopBits={0|1|2} Example: > SET●/SYS/MB/RS232/Local.StopBits=0 < pw●/SYS/MB/RS232/Local.StopBits=0 Parameters: .StopBits Stopbit value 8.7.5. Parity setting Command format: SET●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.Parity={0|1|2} Response format: pw●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.Parity={0|1|2} Example:...

  • Page 99: Network Configuration

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual Parameters: RS-232 .Rs232Mode operation mode Pass-through Control Command injection 8.8. Network configuration Info: The transmitter needs to be restarted to apply changes after modification. 8.8.1. Query the DHCP state Command format: GET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled Response format: pw●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled={true|false} Example: >...

  • Page 100: Change The Subnet Mask (Static)

    8.8.6. Change the subnet mask (static) Command format: SET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=<netmask> Response format: pw●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=<netmask> Example: > SET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=255.255.255.0 < pw●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=255.255.255.0 Info: Device needs to be restarted to apply changes. 8.8.7. Query the gateway address Command format: GET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.GatewayAddress Response format: pr●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.GatewayAddress=<gw_address> Example: > GET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.GatewayAddress <...

  • Page 101: Toggle The Value Of A Gpio Pin

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 8.9.3. Toggle the value of a GPIO pin Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/GPIO/P<pin_#>:toggle(1) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/GPIO/ P<pin_#>:toggle Legend: <pin#>: number of the GPIO pin Example: > CALL●/MEDIA/GPIO/P1:toggle(1) < mO●/MEDIA/GPIO/P1:toggle Explanation: If the direction of the pin is input: the output value is toggled. If the direction of the pin is output: the output value and the input value are toggled.

  • Page 102: Set The Value Of The Source Property (Condition)

    8.10.3. Set the value of the source property (condition) Command format: SET●/EVENTS/E<event_nr>.SourcePropertyValue=<value> Response format: pw●/EVENTS/E<event_nr>.SourcePropertyValue=<value> Example: > SET●/EVENTS/E1.SourcePropertyValue=1 < pw●/EVENTS/E1.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). 8.10.4.

  • Page 103: Edid Management

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 8.11. EDID management 8.11.1. Query the emulated EDIDs Command format: GET●/EDID.EdidStatus Response format: pr●/EDID.EdidStatus([*\{<edid_id>":"<emulated_edid_id>";"\}]) Example: > GET●/EDID.EdidStatus < pr●/EDID.EdidStatus=F48:E1;F48:E2;F48:E3;F48:E4;F48:E5 Explanation: The available video input ports are listed from E1 to E5 and the emulated EDID’s number is displayed. E.g. F48 (48 Factory) EDID is emulated on E1 (VGA) input.

  • Page 104: Copy An Edid To User Memory

    8.11.5. Copy an EDID to user memory Command format: CALL●/EDID:copy(<source>:<destination>) Response format: mO●/EDID:copy Example: > CALL●/EDID:copy(D1:U1) < mO●/EDID:copy Legend: <source>: Source EDID memory places that can be Factory, User or Dynamic EDID memory. <destination>: User EDID memory place (U1…U15). Explanation: The EDID of the last connected sink (Dynamic EDID, D1) has been copied to the user memory (U1).

  • Page 105: Lw3 Commands - Quick Summary

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 8.12. LW3 commands – Quick summary Video port and crosspoint settings See in Operation Path chapter Query the video crosspoint setting 8.5.1 /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.DestinationConnectionList Query the status of source ports 8.5.2 /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.SourcePortStatus Switching video input 8.5.3 /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:switch(<input>:<output>) Query the video Autoselect settings 8.5.4 /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.DestinationPortAutoselect...
  • Page 106 Network configuration See in Operation Path chapter Query the DHCP state 8.8.1 /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled Change the DHCP state 8.8.2 /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled Query the IP address 8.8.3 /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.IpAddress Change the IP address (static) 8.8.4 /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticIpAddress Query the subnet mask 8.8.5 MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.NetworkMask Change the subnet mask (static) 8.8.6 MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask Query the gateway address...

  • Page 107: Firmware Upgrade - Using Lightware Device Updater (Ldu)

    9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) UMX-TPS transmitters can be upgraded by using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) software. 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 product, please contact support@lightware.eu.
  • Page 108 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.) Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 108 / 127...
  • Page 109 Step 7. After the installation of the last component the Next button is activated – click on it. Step 8. If the installation is complete, click Finish. Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 109 / 127...

  • Page 110: Mac Os X Install

    About window will appear. Click on the Check now button. Step 3. The program checks the available updates on Lightware website and shows its version. Set the desired update settings in the Options section.

  • Page 111: Start The Ldu And Follow The Instructions

    Package information will be 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. Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 111 / 127...
  • Page 112 IP address in the line). Select the desired devices: highlight them with yellow cursor, then click OK. A tick mark can be seen in the Added column if the device was added by the user previously. Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 112 / 127...
  • Page 113 In certain cases (if it is a must because of the upgrade) the Factory reset option is automatically marked and cannot be unmarked. Click on the Next button to continue. Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 113 / 127...
  • Page 114 The selected devices and the current status are shown. Start button begins the upgrade process. Details button opens a new window where the process is logged – see below. Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 114 / 127...
  • Page 115 Info: However the device is rebooted after the firmware upgrade, switching it off and on again is recommended. Info: If the upgrade failed, the progress bar of the device is changed to red; restart the device(s) and repeat the process. Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 115 / 127...

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    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 on page and section...
  • Page 117 UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual Symptom Root cause Action Refer to RS-232 and infrared signals Connected Cable Check the connectors to fit well; Section 2.5.8 serial device (connection) check the wiring of the plugs. cannot does not problem respond RS-232 Check the port settings of the Section 6.8.1 settings are...

  • Page 118: Appendix

    11. Appendix 11.1. Specifications General Compliance ....................CE, UL EMI/EMC ................... EN 55022 Class B Warranty ....................3 years Function buttons ............Yes, 4 buttons (1 hidden) Cooling ..................Convention only Operating temperature ..........0 to +55°C (+32 to +122°F) Operating humidity ...........
  • Page 119 UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual Video inputs HDMI input HDMI connector type ......... 19-pole HDMI Type A receptacle Standard ................... DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.4 Color depth ........Deep color support up to 36 bits, 12 bit/color Color space ............RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YcbCr 4:2:2 Video delay ....................
  • Page 120 DisplayPort input (only on UMX-TPS-TX140 and WP-UMX-TPS-TX130-US) DisplayPort connector type ........20-pole, DP 1.1a receptacle Color depth ........Deep color support up to 36 bits, 12 bit/color Color space ............RGB, YcbCr 4:4:4, YcbCr 4:2:2 Video delay ....................0 frame Max.

  • Page 121: Mechanical Drawings (Umx-Tps)

    UMX-TPS-TX100 series User’s Manual 11.2. Mechanical drawings (UMX-TPS) UMX-TPS-TX140 can be seen on the pictures, but the dimensions are the same for all the three models. Dimensions are in mm. Bottom view Front view Top view Rear view Side view Section 11.

  • Page 122: Mechanical Drawings (Wp-Umx-Tps)

    11.3. Mechanical drawings (WP-UMX-TPS) WP-UMX-TPS-TX130-US can be seen on the pictures, but the dimensions are the same for both models. Dimensions are in mm. Front view Rear view Side view Page 122 / 127 Section 11. Appendix...

  • Page 123: Maximum Twisted Pair Distances

    IC, thus the original audio stream is transmitted. 11.5. Input/output port numbering The following tables contain the input and output ports with their ID numbers which shall be used when protocol command sending or in Lightware Device Controller. WP-UMX-TPS-TX120-US Video port...
  • Page 124 UMX-TPS-TX120 Video port Video port Emulated Audio port Audio port Port name nr. (LW2) nr. (LW3) EDID memory nr. (LW2) nr. (LW3) VGA in HDMI in Test pattern Audio1 in TPS out UMX-TPS-TX-130 Video port Video port Emulated Audio port...

  • Page 125: Factory Default Settings

    VGA input Power 5V mode Always on Autoselect mode Disabled, Priority detect, No change Autoselect video priority 0=HDMI, 1=VGA, 2=TESTPATTERN (UMX-TPS-TX120, WP-UMX-TPS-TX120-US) Autoselect video priority 0=HDMI, 1=DVI-D, 2=VGA, 3=DVIA, (UMX-TPS-TX130) 4=TESTPATTERN Autoselect video priority 0=DP, 1=HDMI, 2=DVI-D, 3=VGA, 4=DVIA, (UMX-TPS-TX140)

  • Page 126: Factory Edid List

    11.7. Factory EDID list Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type 640 x 480 @ 60 1280 x 768 @ 59.92 Hz 848 x 480 @ 60.0 1280 x 768 @ 75.0 800 x 600 @ 60.30 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60.1 1024 x 768 @ 60.0 1364 x...

  • Page 127: Version Applicability

    Lightware Visual Engineering warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Lightware will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers.

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