4. UBEX Concept
UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual
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4. UBEX Concept
UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual
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Applied F-series endpoint firmware package: v1.4.1 | Applied R-series endpoint firmware package: v1.4.1 | Applied MMU firmware package: v1.2.1 | LDC software: v1.34.0b2
4.2.1. Ethernet Interface
Description
The endpoint devices and the Matrix Management Unit can be controlled over Ethernet interface. The ports
are standard RJ45 connectors in the case of endpoint and the MMU as well.
ATTENTION!
When you connect to an endpoint, you reach the MMU from the control point of view. The
control commands and settings are done in the MMU finally.
The matrix can be configured with the following tools:
▪
Lightware Device Controller (LDC)
software (details:
);
▪
LW3 protocol commands
).
Matrix Control over Ethernet - Example
The Concept
The matrix has one transmitter and one receiver connected to an L3 switch and supervised by the MMU.
There are four control devices connected to the network: a
PC
to the transmitter, a
touch controller
to the
receiver, a
laptop
to the switch, and a
MacBook
to the MMU. It does not matter which device you want to use
for controlling, all of them reach the MMU and you can configure the matrix.
4.2.2. Serial Interface
This section is about the serial interface of the MMU.
ATTENTION!
The RS-232 port of the endpoint devices cannot be used for controlling the UBEX matrix.
Description
The Matrix Management Unit contains 2 pieces of 3-pole Phoenix connectors for serial communication. The
interface can be used for controlling the MMU or the matrix.
The matrix can be configured with the following tools:
▪
Lightware Device Controller (LDC)
software (details:
);
▪
LW3 protocol commands
).
Matrix Control over RS-232 - Example
The Concept
The endpoint devices are connected to the UBEX matrix over the network switch via the optical ports. The
MMU is controlled by the system controller over the serial interface by LW3 protocol commands. All AV
related actions are available with LW3 protocol, e.g. crosspoint switching, EDID management, scaling, etc.