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Page 3: Safety Instructions
25G-FR160 User’s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class I apparatus construction. This equipment must be used with a main power system with a protective earth connection. The third (earth) pin is a safety feature, do not bypass or disable it. This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. To disconnect the equipment safely from power, remove the power cord from the rear of the equipment, or from the power source. -
Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Lightware Kft. 1071 Budapest Peterdy str. 15 HUNGARY as manufacturer declare, that the products MODEX-OPTS-TX MODEX-OPTM-TX MODEX-OPTS-RX MODEX-OPTM-RX ( 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
25G-FR160 User’s Manual Table of contents INTRODUCTION ........................8 1.1........................8 OX CONTENTS 1.2........................8 ESCRIPTION 1.3........................... 9 EATURES 1.4........................9 PPLICATIONS CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ..................10 2.1..........................10 RAMES 2.1.1. Transmitter front view ..................... 10 2.1.2. - Page 6 6.3.2. System settings ....................... 31 6.4......................... 32 ODULES MENU 6.4.1. MODEX-PH-OPTS ....................32 6.4.2. MODEX-AV-HDMI-OM and MODEX-AV-HDMI14-OM .......... 32 6.4.3. MODEX-AV-HDMI-DVI-IM and MODEX-AV-HDMI-DVI-4K-IM ......33 6.4.4. MODEX-IF-AUD ...................... 33 6.4.5. MODEX-IF-RS232-IR ..................... 33 6.5......................34 ROSSPOINTS MENU 6.6. USB K&M ......................
- Page 7 25G-FR160 User’s Manual 8.1.4. Prefix summary ....................... 61 8.2........................62 OMMANDS 8.2.1. Get all children of a node ..................62 8.2.2. Get all properties and methods of a node............... 62 8.2.3. Get all child nodes, properties and methods of a node .......... 63 8.2.4.
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Page 8: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for choosing MODEX, the Lightware Modular Extender family. The MODEX family is a hybrid, modular and multi-layer group of extenders supporting AV and broadcast industry’s formats. Capable of extending digital and analog audio and video, USB KVM, Ethernet and control signals like RS-232, RS-422 or Infrared. -
Page 9: Features
25G-FR160 User’s Manual 1.3. Features Front panel control – EDID emulation, Network settings, Preset handling and the most important module settings are available on LCD-based menu with navigation buttons. Built-in web page – Easy access from a Web browser to control and configure the MODEX pair. ... -
Page 10: Controls And Connections
2. Controls and connections 2.1. Frames 2.1.1. Transmitter front view Info: MODEX-OPTS frames can be seen on the photos which look almost the same as MODEX-OPTM frames. Their housing contains just two differences: the ‘OPTM’ designation and the part number. Ethernet Status LEDs Menu navigation... -
Page 11: Receiver Front View
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 2.1.2. Receiver front view Info: MODEX-OPTS frames can be seen on the photos which look almost the same as MODEX-OPTM frames. Their housing contains just two differences: the ‘OPTM’ designation and the part number. Status LEDs Menu navigation Ethernet PSU LEDs... -
Page 12: Media Connectors
2.3. Media connectors MODEX-CON-NT-OPTS MODEX-CON-NT-OPTM MODEX-CON-OPTS-ODVA Part nr. 9161 0227 Part nr. 9161 0228 Part nr. 9161 0229 MODEX-CON-OPTM-ODVA MODEX-CON-OPTS-NT-PCN MODEX-CON-OPTM-NT-PCN Part nr. 9161 0230 Part nr. 9161 0231 Part nr. 9161 0232 MODEX-CON-OPTS-ST MODEX-CON-OPTM-ST MODEX-CON-OPTS-SC Part nr. 9161 0235 Part nr. -
Page 13: Interface Modules
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual MODEX-AV-HDMI-DVI-4K-IM MODEX-AV-HDMI-OM MODEX-AV-HDMI-4K-OM Part nr. 9161 0410 Part nr. 9161 0413 Part nr. 9161 0416 MODEX-AV-3GSDI-IM MODEX-AV-DVI-OM MODEX-AV-DVI-IM Part nr. 9161 0426 Part nr. 9161 0430 Part nr. 9161 0433 2.5. Interface modules MODEX-IF-RS232 MODEX-IF-2xRS232 MODEX-IF-RS232-RS422 Part nr. -
Page 14: Electrical Connections
2.6. Electrical connections 2.6.1. Fiber optical connectors MODEX can be ordered with several standard fiber connector types. ST receptacle SC receptacle NT receptacle LC receptacle (Neutrik® OpticalCON DUO) (Tyco LC ODVA) Figure 2-1. Available Fiber optical connectors for MODEX Neutrik OpticalCON connector (NO2-4FDW type LC duplex) and LC ODVA connector have two fiber channels, channel A and channel B. -
Page 15: Dvi Inputs And Outputs
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 2.6.3. DVI inputs and outputs 29 pole DVI-I connectors, however internally connected pins vary by interface types. This way, user can plug in any DVI connector, but keep in mind that analog signals (such as VGA or RGBHV) are currently not processed – planned for future developments. Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays. -
Page 16: S/Pdif Digital Audio Input And Output
Figure 2-2. S/PDIF connector and pin assignments Info: Plugs and sockets on consumer equipment are conventionally color-coded by CEA/CEDIA- 863-B (ANSI) to aid correct connections. According to the standard Lightware devices are supplied with orange colored RCA connectors for S/PDIF signals. -
Page 17: Rs-232 / Rs-422 Port
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 2.6.8. RS-232 / RS-422 port MODEX can be ordered with interface containing industry standard RS-232 and RS-422 9- pole D-SUB male connector. Pin nr. RS-232 RS-422 NC - not connected RX- data receive complement RX data receive (input) RX+ data receive true TX data transmit (output) TX+ data transmit true... -
Page 18: Neutrik Power Connector
2.6.10. Neutrik power connector MODEX-CON-OPTS-NT-PCN and MODEX-CON-OPTM-NT-PCN media connectors are assembled with special Neutrik power connector, NAC3MPA-1 (Power In). It ensures a very rugged solution in combination with a locking device in order to guarantee a safe power connection. Important! PowerCON is a connector without breaking capacity;... -
Page 19: Technologies
HDMI capabilities. It is important to know, that all HDMI capable devices must have CEA extension, but not all devices are HDMI capable which have the extension. 3.1.2. Common problems related to EDID Problem: „I have changed to a different EDID on MODEX-OPTS-TX to have a different resolution but nothing happens.” Solution: Some graphics cards and video sources read out the EDID only after power-up and later they don’t sense that EDID has been changed. -
Page 20: Advanced Edid Management
3.3. HDCP management Lightware Visual Engineering is a legal HDCP adopter, and has developed several functions that helps to solve HDCP related problems. Complex AV systems often have both HDCP and non-HDCP components. MODEX extenders allow to transmit HDCP encrypted and unencrypted signals. -
Page 21: Real Life Examples
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 3.3.2. Real life examples HDCP-compliant sink Encrypted signal Encrypted signal HDMI cable Fiber optical HDMI cable cable MODEX MODEX HDCP-compliant sink Protected Transmitter Receiver content Figure 3-2. HDCP-compliant sink (HDMI/DVI) All devices are HDCP-compliant, no special setting is required, both protected and unprotected content is transmitted and displayed on the sink. -
Page 22: Modex Concept
715: (9161 0715) MODEX-IF-RS232-IR Interface Module (E) 721: (9161 0721) MODEX-IF-AUD Interface Module (D) Info: The order of the modules and codes are determined by Lightware. 4.2. Module layout The layout of the modules is fixed so as the order of Media the module codes. -
Page 23: Edid Memory (Transmitter)
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 4.3. EDID memory (transmitter) EDID memory is non-volatile and consists of four blocks, each for different purposes: Factory preset EDIDs User-saved EDIDs Dynamic EDID (EDID of last connected sink on the output port) ... -
Page 24: Factory Edid List
4.3.2. Factory EDID list Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type 640 x 480 @ 59.95 Hz 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... -
Page 25: Usb K+M
Typical application is when a computer located at the transmitter is controlled at receiver’s side by the connected keyboard and mouse via USB. Certain touch monitors fulfill the USB HID standard, which can also be connected. Below listed devices have been tested and found compatible by Lightware: Touch Revolution K17A-0101-A0 (VID:0x0EEf PID:0x72C4), ... -
Page 26: Installation
5. Installation 5.1. Connecting devices When building an electronic system, make sure that all devices are powered down before connecting them. Powered on devices may have dangerous voltage levels that can damage sensitive electronic circuits. After the system is complete, connect the power cables to the extenders and to the power outlet;... -
Page 27: Serial Devices
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Step 8. Optionally for USB HID extension Connect at least one USB HID device to the receiver. Use the keyboard the mouse labelled USB-A connectors. Connect the transmitter to the computer by the USB-B cable. Step 9. -
Page 28: Mounting Options
Figure 5-3. Extending RS-232 between computer (DTE) and computer (DTE) 5.3. Mounting options Devices can be mounted in several ways, depending on the application. Besides using with rack shelf, a mounting bracket is available which offers easy mounting on truss systems with standard clamps or using the unit built into furniture. -
Page 29: Front Panel Operations
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 6. Front panel operations 6.1. Front panel menu The extender has an LCD on the front panel showing the built-in front panel menu. This can be used to change basic settings or display different information about the modules. Navigation Front panel LCD has 2 lines and 16 characters in each line. -
Page 30: Info Menu
Locking Modules can be locked by using the built-in website. Front panel menu can be locked as follows: Lock LCD home screen: The whole screen is locked, no front panel operations can be done, front panel buttons are disabled, Device information is displayed. ... -
Page 31: System Settings
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Setting the Static gateway Step 1. Navigate Settings Network Settings ¹Network SettinÞ Static gateway submenu, press the enter button. ¾-Static gatewº Step 2. Use left ◄ and right ► buttons to place the cursor to ¹Static gatewayÞ... -
Page 32: Modules Menu
Loading factory defaults ¹System Step 1. Navigate to Settings / Fact. defaults submenu and ¿-Fact. defaulº press the enter button. Step 2. Press the enter button to load factory defaults or Fact. defaults? the escape button to cancel. ●... -
Page 33: Modex-Av-Hdmi-Dvi-Im And Modex-Av-Hdmi-Dvi-4K-Im
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 6.4.3. MODEX-AV-HDMI-DVI-IM and MODEX-AV-HDMI-DVI-4K-IM Settings Input port: Active video input port can be selected by this setting (DVI or HDMI). Step 1. Select the desired port by the up ▲ and down ▼ buttons. Step 2. Press the enter button to save settings. Info: If the module is locked, active input port cannot be changed. -
Page 34: Crosspoints Menu
6.5. Crosspoints menu The following simple operations can be done in the crosspoints menu: port locking/unlocking, port muting/unmuting, output switching. These features are available at the audio and video ports that are installed in the given MODEX. 6.6. -
Page 35: Edid Menu (Receiver)
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 6.8. EDID menu (receiver) The available video output port is displayed in the EDID menu ¹HDMIÝD1 of the receiver. The EDID of the last attached sink is shown VSC;1600x1200@ in this menu. In the first line the output port (D1, Dynamic EDID) is shown. The second line is scrolled automatically to display more information about the EDID: manufacturer code, resolution with refresh rate and sink type. -
Page 36: Web Control - Using The Built-In Website
7. Web control – Using the built-in website MODEX extenders have several configuration options. More settings are available using the built-in website than on the front panel. Connection can be established to the website through any Ethernet connector of the MODEX. Network structure MODEX extenders have a front panel Ethernet port. -
Page 37: Layout Of Built-In Web
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.3. Layout of built-in web After the connection is established Crosspoint menu appears by default. Device selector indicates which device has been connected to. This is the local device. In this window remote device can be selected. Both devices must be configured for appropriate transfer. There are three tabs in main menu: Crosspoint, EDID and Settings. -
Page 38: Crosspoint Menu
7.4. Crosspoint menu MODEX is a multi-layer extender and each layer has an own specific control panel for configuration. Left click on the Crosspoint label in the main menu to obtain layers of configuration panel supported by the selected MODEX extender pair. Info: USB KVM has no crosspoint configuration panel. -
Page 39: Video Crosspoint
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.4.1. Video crosspoint The number of the inputs and the outputs are depending on the number and the direction of the video modules. As MODEX supports only one video transmission over the link, the link appears as an input or as an output depending on the direction of the extender. At the transmitter side the link appears as an output. -
Page 40: Infra Crosspoint
Figure 7-3. Audio crosspoint Example Above screenshot was made of a MODEX transmitter’s Audio crosspoint layout (assembled with MODEX-IF-AUD module). Settings are according to section 7.5.3.1 page 44. The following connections are established: HDMI audio input port is switched to Analog Output and to Embedded audio, ... -
Page 41: Serial Crosspoint
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Figure 7-5. Infra crosspoint Example Above screenshot shows an Infra crosspoint layout of a MODEX assembled with MODEX- IF-RS232-IR module. Local IR input signal is switched to the IR output port within the given module – and extended to the other MODEX as well. Info: The signal of the local input port is always extended via the fiber optical cable, but the other device’s Infra crosspoint settings determine if the incoming signal is switched to its IR output port or not. -
Page 42: Preset Settings
If an input is switched to an output, and both the input and the output belongs to the same serial port connector, that results an internal loopback. This way the serial link can be tested between the source and the MODEX extender device. Figure 7-7. -
Page 43: Module Properties And Settings
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Saving a preset Step 1. Create the desired crosspoint connections, port and module settings. Step 2. Select Crosspoint view and click on Presets button. Step 3. Select the desired preset memory from the dropdown menu. Step 4. Optionally write a short description and store it by the Set button (description can be also stored without saving/loading a preset). -
Page 44: Audio Modules
7.5.3. Audio modules Each MODEX modules – including video-, interface- and physical link modules – have their special property list. Related ports are indicated by the color of the module property bar. Different color means different module. Left click on Module property bar to open module property window. - Page 45 MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.5.3.2. Analog audio to S/PDIF Audio Group, S/PDIF disabled Phoenix connector Phoenix connector RCA connector RCA connector (analog in) (analog out) (S/PDIF in) (S/PDIF out) Main Audio Group S/PDIF Audio group Available connections Transmitter Return AUX Return audio HDMI Analog Input...
- Page 46 Receiver Embedded audio Forward audio S/PDIF input HDMI Return AUX Return audio Table 7-6. Available connections (when setting in the receiver) 7.5.3.4. S/PDIF audio out from Main Audio Group, Analog audio disabled Phoenix connector Phoenix connector RCA connector...
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Page 47: Port Properties And Settings
Click on Frame Detector button to show detailed timings. Figure 7-9. 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: Analog Audio Input Port
7.6.1. Analog audio input port Certain parameters of analog audio input signal can be adjusted as follows: Volume: from 0 dB to -52 dB (step 0.5 dB), from -54 dB to -66 dB (step 2 dB); -69 dB; -72 dB; -78 dB (default is 0 dB) ... -
Page 49: Hdmi Input Port
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.6.4. HDMI input port Only one setting belongs to HDMI input port: HDCP can be enabled or disabled. 7.6.5. SDI port SDI channel configuration window can be displayed by pressing its Channel configuration button on properties panel. Figure 7-10. -
Page 50: Ir Port
7.6.6. IR port The followings can be set on the properties panel of IR port: Carrier frequency [kHz] (set according to the needs of the IR device). The value can be set between 30 and 200 kHz with one decimal, further digits are truncated. -
Page 51: Edid Menu
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.7. EDID menu Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by selecting EDID menu. Figure 7-11. EDID management The window contains two panels: left panel contains the EDIDs that can be used as a source; right panel contains the target places where the EDIDs can be emulated. The list can be scrolled by mouse wheel or by grabbing the list. -
Page 52: Changing Emulated Edid
7.7.1. Changing emulated EDID Step 1. Select desired EDID list from one of the three sources by pressing its button above left panel. Step 2. Select an EDID from the left panel that has to be emulated; the EDID will be highlighted with yellow cursor. -
Page 53: Editing An Edid
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.7.6. Editing an EDID Select an EDID from left panel and press Edit button to display Advanced EDID editor window. Modified EDID can be stored in user memory. Figure 7-13. Advanced EDID Editor 7.7.7. Deleting EDID(s) The EDID(s) in User memory can be deleted as follows: Step 1. -
Page 54: Network Submenu
7.8.2. Network submenu Figure 7-15. Network submenu When the extender is connected to a network or directly to a computer, the necessary settings can be set in this submenu. If a fixed IP address is planned to use, fill Static IP address, Static subnet mask and Static gateway fields. -
Page 55: System Log Submenu
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.8.4. System log submenu The submenu shows events that have been logged by MODEX. Click on the buttons below log window to display Warnings, Errors, Fatal errors or Notices. The log can be scrolled by clicking arrow buttons on the right. To display all listed events within the group (e.g. Warnings) click on More button;... -
Page 56: Lock Submenu
7.8.7. Lock submenu Locking a module means settings of the module cannot be changed: neither on user interface, nor by protocol commands (Advanced view); however it will be still active. Modules and settings can be locked on this page: Figure 7-19. Lock submenu ... -
Page 57: Advanced View
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.9. Advanced view Advanced view is the surface for LW3 protocol settings with terminal window. Commands and specific parameters (that are not available on the user interface) can be run and set. Detailed information about the protocol, nodes, methods and parameters can be found in chapter on page 58. -
Page 58: Programmer's Reference
8. Programmer’s reference 8.1. LW3 protocol – Overview Lightware 3 (LW3) protocol is currently used by MODEX extender family, 25G product line and will be the preferred protocol in new developments. LW3 is an ASCII based protocol and all commands are terminated with a carriage return (Cr, ‘\r’) and line feed (Lf, ‘\n’) pair. - Page 59 MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Following example presents the depth tree traversal of Figure 8-1: Path of the nodes: node1 n-/node1 node11 n-/node1/node11 node12 n-/node1/node12 node2 n-/node2 node21 n-/node2/node21 n-/node2/node21/node211 node211 n-/node3 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. ...
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Page 60: Escaping
Method ‘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 (see section 8.2.5 on page 64). ... -
Page 61: Error Messages
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 8.1.3. Error messages There are several error messages defined in LW3 protocol. All of them have a unique error number which can be used programmatically, and an informative error message. Format: XE●[primitive]●%EYYYY:●[Error message] Legend: X can be: ‘-’: syntax error. -
Page 62: Commands
8.2. Commands Getter The ‘GET’ command can be used to get subnodes, properties and methods of a specific node. It also can be used to get the value of a property. Response format The first two characters of a response are unambiguously identifies the type of the element that the response line concerns. -
Page 63: Get All Child Nodes, Properties And Methods Of A Node
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 8.2.3. Get all child nodes, properties and methods of a node Get all child nodes, properties and methods of a node with one command, without using a wildchar. Command format: GETALL●[nodePath] Response format: (for nodes) n-●[nodePath] Response format: (for properties) pX●[nodePath].[propertyName]=[parameter] Legend:... -
Page 64: Invocation
Examples: > SET●/SYS/CORE/B/VIDEODVOOO.HdcpEnable=false < nE●%E002:Node not found > SET●/SYS/CORE.PartNumber=12345678 < pE●%E004:Writing read-only property > SET●/SYS/CORE/B/VIDEODVI.HdcpEnable=falssss < pE●%E005:Invalid value > SET●/SYS/CORE/B/VIDEODVI.HdcpEnab=false < pE●%E006:Property not exists 8.2.5. Invocation A method can be invoked with the help of ‘CALL’ command. Command format: CALL●[nodePath]:[methodName]([parameter]) Response format: The response for a method execution is a state and a value. - Page 65 MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Info: The subscriptions are handled separately for connections and not for users. Hence, if the connection is terminated all registered subscriptions are deleted. After every connection the subscribe command has to be sent in order to get the notifications of the changes. Subscribe to a node Command format: OPEN●[nodePath] Response format: o-●[nodePath]...
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Page 66: Notifications About The Changes Of The Properties
8.2.7. Notifications about the changes of the properties When the value of a property is changed and the user is subscribed to the node, which the property belongs to, an asynchronous notification is generated. This notification is called as the ‘change message’. The format of such a message is very similar to the response for ‘GET’... -
Page 67: Lw3 Protocol Tree
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Example: > MAN●/PRESETS.Count < pm●/PRESETS.Count:[int] Number of presets > MAN●/SYS/CORE:ResetLink < mm●/SYS/CORE:ResetLink:Reset optical link. 8.3. LW3 protocol tree The tree structure of each MODEX is the following: / (root node) /REMOTE (if remote device is connected) /PRESETS /MANAGEMENT /EDID... -
Page 68: Edid
8.3.4. /EDID The node and its subnodes represent all information about EDID management. The node contains basic methods in connection with EDID emulation such as Copy, Delete or Emulate EDID. Subnodes refer to the type of the EDID as follows: Factory EDIDs, User EDID, Dynamic EDID (The EDID of the monitor last attached to the receiver),... -
Page 69: Firmware Upgrade
User’s Manual 9. Firmware upgrade MODEX can be upgraded by connecting a Windows PC via LAN and using Lightware’s Universal Platform BootIoader Software (UPBSW). 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 70 Step 3. Select the type of the installation. Here can be chosen the normal and the snapshot install. Select the optional components then click Next. (Using the Normal install as the default value is highly recommended.) Normal install (recommended) Snapshot install The installer can update only this instance.
- Page 71 – the About window will appear. Click on the Update 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.
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Page 72: Connect The Computer To The Modex Device(S)
9.2.3. Connect the computer to the MODEX device(s) Make sure that the computer and the MODEX are connected and the connection is established either by a patch cable via LAN, or directly by a cross-link cable. Important! Do not connect more than one port of a MODEX to the same LAN to avoid loops. In the same way, if you want to upgrade the firmware of a transmitter and a receiver, connect both to the LAN, but make sure they are not connected via fiber optical cable. - Page 73 MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 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. Click on Next button and follow the instructions below: Info: Files with “.lfp”...
- Page 74 The following step is to select the device(s) which will be updated. The available and supported devices are searched and listed automatically; currently, UPBSW is able to update the firmware of devices connected via Ethernet or USB port. MODEX can be updated via Ethernet.
- Page 75 MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Step 3. Update devices The selected devices are listed with their status. The setup is logged automatically; the default path can be changed by ticking the option and browsing a folder. Start button begins the upgrade process. Details button opens a new window that displays the process.
- Page 76 Step 4. Finish Repeat button starts the process again with the selected device(s). Open log directory shows the temporary folder where the logs can be found. Export log files by saving them as a zipped file. Press Exit to close the program. Info: However the devices are rebooted after the firmware upgrade, switching off and on again is recommended.
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Page 77: Specifications
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 10. Specifications 10.1. Media connectors 10.1.1. MODEX-OPTS and MODEX-OPTM Connectors Fiber ............... Neutrik opticalCON connector Ethernet ..................RJ45 connector USB KVM (transmitter) ..........1 x USB-B female connector USB KVM (receiver) ..........2 x USB-A female connector Power .................... -
Page 78: Video & Audio Modules
USB specifications USB standards ............Only HID devices, Smart Card USB HUB ..................Not supported Device number ............... 2xUSB HID devices General Dimensions ............... 221 W x 240 D x 42.5 H mm Weight ............... 2 kg (excluding all modules) Power consumption ....... -
Page 79: Modex-Av-Dvidl-Om
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 10.2.2. MODEX-AV-DVIDL-OM Part number ..................9161 0404 Max resolution ................2560x1600@60Hz Color depth ..................8 bit per color Color space ....................RGB Frame delay ..................... No delay Data rate ................. Total max 9.9 Gbps Max pixel clock ..................165 MHz Supported video formats ................ -
Page 80: Modex-Av-Hdmi-Dvi-4K-Im
10.2.1. MODEX-AV-HDMI-DVI-4K-IM Part number ..................9161 0410 Max resolution ............... 1600x1200@60Hz, 36 bit ..................3840x2160@30Hz, 24 bit Max cable length .................... 30 m Color depth ..................24, 30, 36 bit Color space ..............RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2 Frame delay ..................... No delay Data rate ..................... -
Page 81: Modex-Av-Hdmi-4K-Om
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 10.2.3. MODEX-AV-HDMI-4K-OM Part number ..................9161 0416 Max resolution ............. 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz 36 bit ..................3840x2160 @ 30 Hz 24 bit ................1920x1080p @ 120 Hz 24 bit Color depth ..............24, 30, 36 bit deep color Color space .............. -
Page 82: Modex-Av-Dvi-Om
10.2.5. MODEX-AV-DVI-OM Part number ..................9161 0430 Max resolution ................. 1920x1200@ 36 bit ....................1600x1200@ 24 bit Color depth ................ 36 bit (12 bit per color) Color space ..............RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2 Frame delay ..................... No delay Data rate ................Total max 6.75 Gbps Max pixel clock .................. -
Page 83: Interface Modules
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 10.3. Interface modules 10.3.1. MODEX-IF-RS232 Part number ..................9161 0712 Supported baud rate ........from 2400 to 256000 (configurable) Signal type ................RX/TX bidirectional Weight ......................60 g Power consumption ............0.1 W (typ) 0,2 W (max) Connector ..................9-pole D-sub ESD protection ................... -
Page 84: Modex-If-Rs232-Ir
10.3.4. MODEX-IF-RS232-IR Part number ..................9161 0715 Weight ......................65 g Power consumption ............0.1 W (typ) 0.2 W (max) IR connector ....2x3.5 mm TRS connector (1/8” mini-jack), 9-pole D-sub ESD protection ....................No RS-232 Supported baud rate ........from 2400 to 256000 (configurable) Signal type ................ -
Page 85: Modex-If-Audout
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 10.3.7. MODEX-IF-AUDOUT Part number ..................9161 0720 Weight ......................80 g Power consumption ............0.2 W (typ) 0.33 W (max) Connectors ..............1xRCA, 1x5 pole PHOENIX ESD protection ..................±8kV HBM S/PDIF digital audio Audio format ....................S/PDIF Supported sample rates .............. -
Page 86: Technical Drawings
Front view (MODEX-OPTM-TX) MODEX-OPTM-TX AUDIO CPU LIVE VIDEO ENTER +3.3V CNTRL USB K+M ETHERNET OPTM LINK RESET COMPUTER 10/100 Front view (MODEX-OPTS-TX) MODEX-OPTS-TX AUDIO CPU LIVE VIDEO ENTER +3.3V CNTRL USB K+M ETHERNET OPTS LINK RESET COMPUTER 10/100 Front view (MODEX-OPTM-RX) -
Page 87: Factory Default Settings
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 10.5. Factory default settings 10.5.1. Network settings Parameter Setting/Value IP address (transmitter) 192.168.0.101 IP address (receiver) 192.168.0.102 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Static gateway 192.168.0.1 Port number 6107 DHCP disabled HTTP port WEB socket 10.5.2. Video & Audio modules HDMI input port Parameter Setting/Value... -
Page 88: Troubleshooting
11. 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 2.1.1 on page... - Page 89 MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Symptom Root cause Action Refer to HDMI output DVI EDID is Check the EDID and select an HDMI Section signal contains emulated EDID to emulate. section no audio Serial and Infra modules Connected Cable Check the connectors to fit well; Section 2.6.8 serial device...
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Page 90: Warranty
Lightware Visual Engineering warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. 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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