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- Page 1 USERS GUIDE IPX-TC3A Series IPX-TC3A-C ● IPX-TC3A-CF Pro ● IPX-TC3A-DF Pro IPX-TC3A-WP3-C/F Pro SDVoE 10G 4K60 4:4:4 IP Distribution www.auroramm.com Manual Number: 210125 | Firmware Rev: 1.0.3 & Above...
- Page 2 Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the first time using this model, then read this manual before installing or using the product. If the product is not functioning properly, please contact your local dealer or Aurora for further instructions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USERS GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................. 4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..............................5 INTRODUCTION ................................... 10 About ....................................10 Documentation .................................. 10 Features .................................... 11 IPX-TC3A and IPX-TC3A Pro Front ..........................12 IPX-TC3A-CF, IPX-TC3A-DF Rear ........................... 14 IPX-TC3A-WP3-C and IPX-TC3A-WP3-F Front ....................... 15 IPX-TC3A-WP3-C and IPX-TC3A-WP3-F Rear ........................ - Page 4 USERS GUIDE CONNECTOR PIN DEFINITION ............................29 HDMI ....................................29 CAT5e/6/6A ..................................30 RS-232 ....................................31 IR (Infrared) ..................................32 APPENDIX 1 ..................................33 Troubleshooting ................................33 APPENDIX 2 ..................................35 Firmware Update ................................35 APPENDIX 3 ..................................36 Protocol ..................................... 36 APPENDIX 4 ..................................
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Page 5: Package Contents
USERS GUIDE PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure the following items are included within your package. Contact your dealer if any items are missing or damaged. Go to www.auroramm.com for latest manual and firmware. Box Versions IPX-TC3A-C 1 QTY IPX-TC3A-C 10G RJ-45 Copper Transceiver Unit. ... -
Page 6: Optional Accessories
USERS GUIDE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES RK2-1-K (1RU Rack Mount Holds 2 Units) Includes 4 Rails and 1 Blank RK2-5-K (5RU Rack Mount Holds 12 Units) Includes 24 Rails and 4 Blanks RK2-BP-K (Blank Plate for Rack Mounts) RK2-RL-K (Rails for IPX-TC3A Use in Rack Mounts) ... - Page 7 USERS GUIDE IPE-DTE-1 ® (2 Channel Dante /AES67 Option Card) IPE-DTE-2 ® (8 Channel Dante /AES67 Option Card) IPE-ReAX-1 (ReAX Control System Option Card) IPE-LCVR-(W/B) (IPX Wall Plate LAN Port Cover) RXS-1 (ReAX Linux Server with IPBaseT Manager Pro) www.auroramm.com...
- Page 8 USERS GUIDE DXB-8/DXB-8i (8 Button Wall Plate) PS0081-1 (48V 24-Watt PoE Injector) Available in –US, -AU, -EU, and –UK worldwide models PS0094-3 (48V 25-Watt Wall Supply for Wall Plates) Comes with US, AU, EU, and UK interchangeable blades ...
- Page 9 USERS GUIDE IR Blaster CA0049-1 RS-232 Adaptor CA0052-F2T3R (3.5mm TRS to FEMALE DB89 2-TX 3-RX) RS-232 Adaptor CA0052-F3T2R (3.5mm TRS to FEMALE DB89 3-TX 3-RX) RS-232 Adaptor CA0052-M2T3R (3.5mm TRS to MALE DB9 2-TX 3-RX) RS-232 Adaptor CA0052-M3T2R (3.5mm TRS to MALE DB9 3-TX 2-RX) ...
- Page 10 USERS GUIDE IPA-SFP-10G23C1 (10G SFP+ BIDI Single Mode 1270/1330 Module 10KM) IPA-SFP-10G20 (10G SFP+ Single Mode Dual Module 1310nm 20KM) IPA-SFP-PPC-1 (SFP+ 10G Passive Patch Cable 1M (3ft) IPA-SFP-OM3DXLC-1 (OM3 Fiber 50/125 Multi-Mode LC Patch Cable 1M) www.auroramm.com...
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Page 11: Introduction
IPX Series the ultimate AV IP product on the market today. Documentation Aurora provides many documents to support the IPX series and accessories. Below is a list of the available documents that can be found on the download tab of the IPX products or the customer portal. -
Page 12: Features
USERS GUIDE Features Configure as Transmitter (Encoder) or Receiver (Decoder) 4K60 4:4:4 Over 10G Fiber or Copper Zero Compression/Frame Latency (22us) for 4K60 4:2:0 and below 1.3:1 Lossless Compression and Zero Frame Latency (100us) for 4K60 IPX-TC3A 4:4:4 ... -
Page 13: Ipx-Tc3A And Ipx-Tc3A Pro Front
USERS GUIDE IPX-TC3A and IPX-TC3A Pro Front LEDs Power/Status: Power will light green when unit is on or in standby. Status will blink at a normal pace during regular operation and slower pace when in standby. OLED: 128x64 pixel OLED. Will display status of the following in addition to IP Address and Serial number. Encoder/Decoder: Encoder (transmit) or Decoder (receiver) will be lit when set accordingly. - Page 14 USERS GUIDE IR Window: Future use for IR remote. Special Functions Factory Default: Press and hold Select and Up together for 4 seconds. *Note: Default Settings – 9600 baud rate; default IP 192.168.1.100; autosense off. www.auroramm.com...
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Page 15: Ipx-Tc3A-Cf, Ipx-Tc3A-Df Rear
USERS GUIDE IPX-TC3A-C, IPX-TC3A-CF-Pro, IPX-TC3A-DF-Pro Rear Rear 10G: RJ-45 10G network connection for the IPBaseT connectivity. Unit can be powered with 10G PoE or PoH injector. 10G SFP+: Multi-mode or single mode SFP+ 10G modules for the IPBaseT connectivity. ... -
Page 16: Ipx-Tc3A-Wp3-C And Ipx-Tc3A-Wp3-F Front
USERS GUIDE IPX-TC3A-WP3-C and IPX-TC3A-WP3-F Front Buttons HDMI 1: Selects HDMI Input 1 (Lights Red, Green, or Blue). HDMI 2: Selects HDMI Input 2 (Lights Red, Green, or Blue). Remote Stream: Selects remote stream assigned when set as decoder (Lights Red, Green, or Blue). If held for 5 seconds will switch between encode and decode modes. -
Page 17: Ipx-Tc3A-Wp3-C And Ipx-Tc3A-Wp3-F Rear
USERS GUIDE IPX-TC3A-WP3-C and IPX-TC3A-WP3-F Rear Rear 48VDC: 48 Volt isolated power input. SFP+: For multi-mode or single mode SFP+ 10G modules (IPX-TC3A-WP3) for the IPBaseT zero compression/latency connectivity. 10G: RJ-45 10G network connections ((IPX-TC3A-WP3) for the IPBaseT zero compression/latency connectivity. Unit can be powered with 10G PoE or PoH injector. -
Page 18: Understanding The Basics
USERS GUIDE UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS Direct Connection with No Ethernet Switch The IPX Series is designed to automatically tunnel the video, audio, USB, RS-232, and IR if they are connected without an Ethernet switch or connected server (RXS-1). 10GbE Ethernet Switch It is important to use a non-blocking IGMP 10GbE switch with IGMP snooping. -
Page 19: Controlling The Ipx
To simplify control of the IPX, the RXS-1 ReAX Server is available. It is a fanless i5 processor industrial grade Linux server, which mitigates all communications to all the IPX units (devices and wall plates). The RXS-1 serves up Aurora’s IPBaseT Manager Pro to any regular or mobile web browser. -
Page 20: Video Wall Capabilities Ipx-Tc3A Pro
USERS GUIDE In some cases, a custom EDID could be created, as the audio and video are mismatched between the destinations. This can occur for example, when one destination has 4K 2-channel audio and the other 1080p with multichannel surround sound. -
Page 21: Hardware Installation
USERS GUIDE HARDWARE INSTALLATION Network Setup 1. Connect a 10GbE network switch and make certain IGMP Snooping features are enabled. 2. Connect fiber or UTP CAT cable accordingly to the network switch and to the IPX units. 3. Connect the RXS-1 Server to the network switch and power on. Follow instructions for the RXS-1 to set the IP ®... -
Page 22: Rxs-1 Control Server Setup
You will then be able to change settings, save EDID, route, and more. If a control system is to be used, make certain it is connected to the same network and follows the Aurora IPX API protocol. -
Page 23: Applications
USERS GUIDE APPLICATIONS Example 1: IPX-TC3A-WP Configured as Transmitter to IPX-TC3A Configured Receiver When the IPX Series is connected point to point, no configuration is required, as the units will auto identify and make a tunnel between both ends for the video, audio, RS-232, IR, USB, and Ethernet. With the copper version a maximum distance of 100m (328’) can be achieved. -
Page 24: Example 2: Ipx Multi-Room
USERS GUIDE Example 2: IPX Multi-Room The IPX Series is perfect for multi-room applications with its flexibility. A nearly unlimited number of rooms can share video, audio, data, and control in real-time. The scalability is only limited by the size of the network switch and infrastructure. -
Page 25: Example 3: Matrix - Multiple Ipx To Multiple Ipx
USERS GUIDE Example 3: Matrix – Multiple IPX to Multiple IPX The IPX can take the place of any typical card cage matrix system, adding flexibility and performance never seen before. Even features like seamless switching is no longer a premium. www.auroramm.com... -
Page 26: Example 4: Video Wall
USERS GUIDE Example 4: Video Wall The IPX-TC3A-PRO is capable of 4K 8x8 video walls. It is important to read Understanding the Basics section of this manual when specifying video wall usage. www.auroramm.com... -
Page 27: Example 5: Kvm Utilizing Usb 2.0
USERS GUIDE Example 5: KVM Utilizing USB 2.0 Command and Control and NOC centers are perfect for the IPX Series, especially with the advanced break-away switching and USB 2.0 running at a full 480Mbps. With the IPX it is no longer just keyboard and mouse, but full USB peripheral routing as well. -
Page 28: Software
RXS-1 ReAX server. The Pro version is enterprise class and has additional features like statistics, alerts, multi-user log-on and more. IPBaseT Manager is available at the Aurora customer portal for free on www.auroramm.com. The IPBaseT Manager Pro is available through an authorized dealer as the RXS-1. - Page 29 Linux Based ReAX RXS-1 Server Unlimited Users Statistics Email Alerts Video Wall Multiview Configurations For full detail of the IPBaseT Manager Software tool and setup, the manual can be found at the Aurora website www.auroramm.com. www.auroramm.com...
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Page 30: Connector Pin Definition
USERS GUIDE CONNECTOR PIN DEFINITION HDMI TMDS Data2+ Pin 8 TMDS Data0 Shield Pin 15 Pin 1 Pin 2 TMDS Data2 Shield Pin 9 TMDS Data0– Pin 16 Pin 3 TMDS Data2– Pin 10 TMDS Clock+ Pin 17 DDC/CEC Ground Pin 4 TMDS Data1+ Pin 11... -
Page 31: Cat5E/6/6A
USERS GUIDE CAT5e/6/6A T568A and T568B Wiring www.auroramm.com... - Page 32 USERS GUIDE RS-232 The RS-232 is a 3.5mm TRS connector. Tip is TX (output), ring is RX (input), and Sleeve is ground. To simplify connections Aurora offers pre-molded RS-232 cables in null and none nulled in male and female DB9. www.auroramm.com...
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Page 33: Ir (Infrared)
USERS GUIDE IR (Infrared) It will autosense a TS or a TRS connector to determine if an IR emitter (TS) or IR receiver (TRS) is inserted. The IR receiver must be with carrier inverted to work. The tip is signal, ring is 5V, and sleeve is ground. IR Receiver CA0026-1 (30kHz –... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
USERS GUIDE APPENDIX 1 Troubleshooting It is advisable to make certain all units are using the latest firmware before troubleshooting. Why IPBaseT Manager Cannot Find Any Devices? Check the IP Address of the RXS-1 server and make certain it is connected on the same network. ... - Page 35 USERS GUIDE Audio Not Working Make certain correct audio path is selected. The IPX can choose between analog input and HDMI. Verify correct EDID usage. If EDID has 5.1 surround sound listed and display cannot do 5.1 there will be no audio. Lack of EDID will also cause a source to output DVI which lacks audio.
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Page 36: Firmware Update
USERS GUIDE APPENDIX 2 Firmware Update For the latest firmware updates please go www.auroramm.com. You must be signed up to the Customer Portal to download firmware with instructions on how to update. www.auroramm.com... -
Page 37: Protocol
USERS GUIDE APPENDIX 3 Protocol For the latest protocol please go www.auroramm.com. You must be signed up to the Customer Portal to download IPX protocol. The protocol is only available to authorized Aurora dealers. www.auroramm.com... -
Page 38: Recommended Cabling
For the copper, unshielded cable is preferred for optimal performance. While any properly made cable will work with the IPX series the models below have been tested by Aurora with the IPX at full bandwidth and distance. Fiber with Copper for Remote Power... -
Page 39: Recommended Network Switches
1080P 60 Hz video signals. Ethernet Switch Configuration The following list includes all network switch configuration options that Aurora Engineers have come across so far. Look for these or similar options when configuring your switch. 1. Enable IGMP Snooping a. - Page 40 This is optional. Should be enabled, if found. 10. Enable FASTLEAVE for VLAN1 a. This is optional. Should be enabled if found. Ethernet Switch Models The IPX Series Network Switch Recommendations and Configuration guide can be found on the Aurora website www.auroramm.com. www.auroramm.com...
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Page 41: Technical Specifications
USERS GUIDE APPENDIX 6 Technical Specifications Model Name IPX-TC3A & IPX-TC3A-WP Technical Compression Zero (4K30 4:4:4/4K60 4:2:0), 1.3:1(4K60 4:4:4) Latency Zero Frame Latency (100us without Scaling, 3ms with Scaling) HDMI Inputs HDMI Outputs Stereo Line In/Out (3.5mm TRS Tip is Left, Ring is Right, Sleeve is Ground) Audio Analog 10G Fiber Ethernet SFP+ (Single Mode or Multi-Mode) -
Page 42: Warranty
Limited 5 Year Warranty Aurora Multimedia Corporation (“Manufacturer”) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years as defined herein for parts and labor from date of purchase. This Limited Warranty covers products purchased in the year of 2019 and after. - Page 43 USERS GUIDE Aurora Multimedia Corporation 205 Commercial Court | Morganville, NJ 07751 Phone: 732-591-5800 | Fax: 732-591-6801 www.auroramm.com...
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