4. Installation
MMX8x4-HT series – User's Manual
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Applied firmware package: v1.2.2b5 | LDC software: v2.2.1
4.2.6.
Control Ethernet Port
The matrix contains an RJ-45 connector for Ethernet/LAN connection for local control functions.
The Ethernet ports can be connected to a LAN hub, switch or routerby a CATx cable. However
both cable types (straight or cross) are supported and handled by the device, below pin assignment is
recommended.
Wiring of LAN Cables
Lightware recommends the termination of LAN cables on the basis of TIA/EIA T 568 A or TIA/EIA T 568 B
standards.
LED1
green
on
100 Mbit/s
off
0 Mbit/s
LED2
amber
on
no activity
off
not linked
blinking activity
Top
Bottom
Side
Ethernet Link to TPS Input/Output Ports
MMX8x4-HT420M model contains RJ45 connector to supply Ethernet communication for the TPS lines – it
can be separated from the LAN communication. This function allows controlling external devices. Not PoE-
compliant. See more information in
section.
4.2.7. TPS Input/Output Ports
DIFFERENCE:
MMX8x4-HT400MC and MMX8x4-HT400M models have TPS connector.
This variant provides four standard RJ45 connectors for TPS input ports.
Not
PoE-compatible.
MMX8x4-HT420M
This model has four TPS inputs and two TPS outputs. PoE-compatible, each port can remote
power 20W PoE device.
INFO: MMX8x8-HDMI-4K-A model has no TPS input/output connectors.
4.2.8.
IR Connector
IR emitter can be connected to the matrix switcher with TRS (Tip, Ring, and Sleeve) connectors. They
are also known as (3.5 mm or approx. 1/8”) audio jack, phone jack, phone plug, and mini-jack plug.
The pin assignments are the following :
Emitter – 2-pole-TS
1 Tip
+5V
2 Ring
Signal (active low)
3 Sleeve
INFO: Ring pole of the emitter is optional. If your IR emitter has three pole- TRS plug, then the Ring and the
Sleeve are the same signal (Output - ).
You can find more information in the
section.
