Control Features; Usb Control Interface; Ethernet Interface - Lightware HDMI20-OPTC series User Manual

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3. Product Overview
3.8. Control Features
The devices can be controlled over Ethernet, USB, and RS-232 ports as well. The following sections are
about to describe the available features and settings by these interfaces.
3.8.1. USB Control Interface
The device can be controlled over front panel USB port (mini B-type connector). This interface supports LW3
protocol. The interface can be used to establish a connection to Lightware Device Controller software.
INFO: USB control operates locally, USB data is not transmitted via optical cable between the transmitter
and the receiver.
3.8.2. Ethernet Interface
The device can be controlled via Ethernet port (Neutrik etherCON connector). This interface supports any
third-party system controller with LW3 command protocol. The interface can be used to configure the device
with Lightware Device Controller and establish the connection to Lightware Device Updater software and
perform firmware upgrade.
Two Neutrik etherCON connectors provide a wide range of application possibilities:
▪ Control the device
▪ Firmware upgrade
Create a local network
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▪ Daisy chain connection
Port Diagram of Ethernet Interface
HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro
GIGABIT
ETHERNET 1
Gigabit
GIGABIT
Ethernet
ETHERNET 2
Switch
CPU
HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro
Fiber OUT Fiber IN
Gigabit
LINK
Ethernet
Switch
CPU
HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual
Ethernet Interface - Example
HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro 1.
HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro 2.
HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro 3.
Laptop
Transmitters are connected to each other via LAN, the receivers connected to the transmitters via optical fiber
and all the projectors connected to the receivers via LAN.
This way the Laptop can control the system with Ethernet commands:
▪ HDMI20-OPTC.TX220-PRO (1-3.).
GIGABIT
▪ HDMI20-OPTC.RX220-PRO (1-3.).
ETHERNET 1
Projector (1-6.).
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GIGABIT
ETHERNET 2
HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro 1.
MAIN MENU
HDMI20
> System Settings
Ports EDID OPTC
Health
Remote
USB
CONTROL
HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro 220-PRO
HDMI 2.0 Multimode Fiber Transmitter
HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro 2.
MAIN MENU
> System Settings HDMI20
Ports OPTC
EDID
Health
USB Remote
CONTROL
220-PRO
HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro
HDMI 2.0 Multimode Fiber Transmitter
HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro 3.
MAIN MENU
HDMI20
> System Settings
Ports OPTC
EDID
Health Remote
USB
CONTROL
220-PRO
HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro
HDMI 2.0 Multimode Fiber Transmitter
20
Projector 1.
HDMI20
OPTC
USB
CONTROL
220-PRO Projector 2.
HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro
HDMI 2.0 Multimode Fiber Receiver
Projector 3.
HDMI20
OPTC
Projector 4.
USB
CONTROL
HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro 220-PRO
HDMI 2.0 Multimode Fiber Receiver
Projector 5.
HDMI20
OPTC
Projector 6.
CONTROL USB
HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro 220-PRO
HDMI 2.0 Multimode Fiber Receiver
LAN
Optical fiber