25G-FR160
User’s Manual
Section 1. Introduction
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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
receiver
Power cable with IEC
connector
Power cable with Neutrik
powerCON connector and
additional chuck
1
UTP patch cable (1 m)
Rubber feet with screws
and washers (4x)
Phoenix
®
Combicon
(3.5mm pitch) connector
2
Infrared transmitter with
TRS male connector
3
Infrared receiver with TRS
male connector
3
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 control interface) and USB KVM connectors
(transmitter has one USB-B for the computer; receiver has two USB-A connectors for the
keyboard and mouse). Keyboard and mouse functions are emulated by the extender and
no USB enumeration occurs while operator switching. A computer is not aware when a
keyboard or mouse has been changed.
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
For the following media connectors: MODEX-CON-OPTS-NT-PCN and MODEX-CON-OPTM-NT-PCN.
2
For the following modules: MODEX-IF-AUDIN and MODEX-IF-AUDOUT (1-1 pc.), MODEX-IF-AUD (2 pcs.)
3
For the following module: MODEX-IF-RS232-IR