Introduction; Box Contents; Description - Lightware MODEX-OPTS-TX User Manual

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.

1.1. Box contents

MODEX transmitter or
UTP patch cable (1 m)
Infrared transmitter with

1.2. Description

The technology built into the MODEX family breaks many standard limitations allowing 30
meters DVI cable on input, Advanced EDID Management, Pixel Accurate Reclocking, LAN
and RS-232/RS-422 control.
The half unit extender allows one video & audio module and two interface modules (each
can be the same or different type). The front panel has an additional 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
port (with full functionality, but can be used as a control interface) and USB KVM connectors
(transmitter has one USB-B for the computer; receiver has two USB-A connectors for a
keyboard and a mouse). Keyboard and mouse functions are emulated by the extender and
no USB enumeration occurs while operator switching.
MODEX includes a family of long distance transmitters and receivers for sending and
receiving video, audio, RS-232 and IR control, USB KVM and Ethernet over a single fiber
cable. Media connector, the heart of the MODEX determines the signal transportation type
as well as the direction (the unit is a transmitter or receiver).
The MODEX is fully compatible with the 25G hybrid architecture.
1
Except the following media connectors: MODEX-CON-OPTS-NT-PCN and MODEX-CON-OPTM-NT-PCN.
2 For the following media connectors: MODEX-CON-OPTS-NT-PCN and MODEX-CON-OPTM-NT-PCN.
3
For the following modules: MODEX-IF-AUDIN and MODEX-IF-AUDOUT (1-1 pc.), MODEX-IF-AUD (2 pcs.)
4
For the following module: MODEX-IF-RS232-IR
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receiver
4
TRS male connector
Power cable with IEC
1
connector
Rubber foot with screw and
washer (4x)
Infrared receiver with TRS
4
male connector
Power cable with Neutrik
powerCON connector and
2
additional chuck
®
Phoenix Combicon
(3.5mm pitch) connector
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