4. Device Concept
MMX4x2 series – User's Manual
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Applied firmware package: v1.6.0b19 | LDC software: v2.5.13b5
Condition Trigger
This improvement in the Event Manager works as if a condition is detected. When a complex control system
is built, a Condition may trigger numerous Actions. A typical example is when a system is powered on and
the ’ready-to-use’ state has to be loaded. In this case, there could be many actions that are based on the
same condition. In order to reduce the number of the commands, you can trigger one ’key’ condition, which
could start the whole process.
See the
section for the settings in LDC.
4.9.
Basic IT Security
DIFFERENCE:
This feature is available only for SW4-TPS-TX240-Plus from FW package v1.6.0b19.
These entry-level network security improvements help to prevent unauthorized access to the Lightware
device:
▪
Cleartext login
▪
IP Port Block
▪
MAC Filtering
The
Cleartext Login
tool allows setting a password for login, thus the device will not accept any command
coming from an interface (RS-232, Ethernet, etc…), only the device type and the serial number can be queried
without login. You can set all affected TCP/IP ports individually to enable or disable.
The
IP Port Block
feature is an additional protection for the Cleartext login. There are TCP/IP ports in Lightware
devices that are not protected by the login, so you can disable them if necessary. Example: due to the working
method of the LW2 communication, the Cleartext login does not provide protection when LW2 command is
sent to the device, that is why the TCP port no.10001 shall be blocked manually.
Another level of security is the
MAC Filtering
tool. You can create an ’allowlist’ of network devices based on
the MAC address, which are allowed:
▪
Controlling the device (Send option), or
▪
Querying parameters (Receive option) to/from the Lightware device.
The table below shows the protection levels of these features.
ATTENTION!
Be careful when combining these functions; improper settings may cause malfunction.
Most of these features are available in LDC, see the
section.
IP Port
Function
MAC Filter
Cleartext Login
IP Port Block
80
HTTP Post&Get
-
81
LW3 control (miniweb)
-
6107
LW3 protocol
-
800x
Command injection (RS-232)
-
900x
Command injection (IR)
-
10001
LW2 protocol
-
4.10.
TPS Interface
DIFFERENCE:
This section refers to the MMX4x2-HT200 model only.
The MMX4x2-HT200 model is built with TPS (Twisted Pair Single) interface that uses HDBaseT
TM
technology.
It means the unit receives video, audio, Ethernet, RS-232, and Infrared signals via a single CATx cable.
TPS Interface Working Modes
The TPS working mode between the transmitter and the receiver is determined by the mode set in them.
Both devices' TPS mode settings together determine the finally established TPS transmission mode.
The following TPS modes are defined in the receiver:
▪
Auto
: The TPS mode is determined automatically.
▪
HDBaseT
: Ideal for high resolution signals up to 4K.
▪
Long reach
: Ideal for big distances up to 1080p@60Hz with extended cable lengths.
▪
LPPF1
*: Only RS-232 communication is transmitted (@ 9600 baud).
▪
LPPF2
*: Only RS-232 (@ 9600 baud) and Ethernet communication are transmitted.
* LPPF: Low Power Partial Functionality.
Selected mode on RX side
LPPF1
LPPF2
HDBaseT
Long reach
Auto
Selected mode
on TX
side
LPPF1
LPPF1
LPPF1
LPPF1
LPPF1
LPPF1
LPPF2
LPPF1
LPPF2
LPPF2
LPPF2
LPPF2
HDBaseT
LPPF1
LPPF2
HDBaseT
Long reach
HDBaseT
Long reach
LPPF1
LPPF2
Long reach
Long reach
Long reach
Auto
LPPF1
LPPF2
HDBaseT
Long reach
HDBaseT **
** If there is valid HDMI/DVI signal is on the TX side, the TPS mode will be HDBaseT on both side. If the
transmitter does not transmit HDMI/DVI signal, the TPS mode will automatically be changed to LPPF2 or
LPPF1. Long reach mode is not available when both sides are set to Auto mode.
When using automatic operation mode selection, the device determines the mode of operation. If both
halves of the pair are set to Auto mode, the source side is the initiator. It will negotiate each state transition
with its sink side partner.
When one of the devices is configured to manual operation mode selection, the other device may be placed
in automatic mode. In this case, the mode transition negotiation is initiated by the host-managed device and
the auto-mode device follows through. The allowed cable lengths and resolutions are listed in the
