4. Installation
UCX series – User's Manual
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Applied firmware package: v1.2.0b9 | LDC software: v2.5.10b1
4.2.
Electrical Connections
4.2.1.
HDMI Input and Output Ports
The UCX series switchers are assembled with standard 19-pole HDMI connectors with screw
lock for inputs and outputs. Always use high quality HDMI cable for connecting sources and
displays.
4.2.2.
USB Connectors
USB Type-C
The switchers are supplied with USB 3.1 Gen1 (max. 5 Gbps data speed) USC C-type port for
video, USB data, and Ethernet transmission. It provides power delivery for max. two connected
devices up to 60W or 2 x 30W. Supported power profiles: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/2A, 15V/3A,
20V/1,5A, 20V/3A.
USB-C connector has symmetrical plug and pin layout.
ATTENTION!
USB 2.x and 3.x data transfer happens on two independent layers simultaneously.
The pinout of the USB-C connector
ATTENTION!
USB-C functionality and speed depend on the cable and the device. Mandatory features of
the USB-C - USB-C cables are: USB 2.0(480 Mbps), min. 3A current, min. 60W power.
USB Type-A
Taurus UCX series have USB 3.1 Gen1 (max. 5 Gbps data speed) USB A-type ports for
connecting USB peripherials.
5V output power capability can be turned on and off for all ports. All ports are able to supply 1000mA.
INFO:
Blue color inside the connector refers to the USB 3.0 data speed.
USB Type-B
The switcher is supplied USB 3.1 Gen1 (max. 5 Gbps data speed) B-type port for
connecting USB hosts.
INFO:
Blue color inside the connector refers to the USB 3.0 data speed.
GND
RX2+ RX2-
VBUS sBU1
D-
D+
CC VBUS
TX1- TX1+
GND
GND
TX2+ TX2-
VBUS CC
sBU2 VBUS
RX1- RX1+
GND
D-
D+
SuperSpeed Data Transfer for USB 3.x and USB 4
High Speed Data Transfer for USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
4.2.3.
Analog Stereo Audio
5-pole Phoenix connector is used for balanced analog audio output. Unbalanced audio device can
be connected as well. See more details about the balanced and unbalanced output port wiring in the
section.
Pin nr.
Signal
1
Left+
2
Left-
3
Ground
4
Right-
5
Right+
Analog audio connector and plug pin assignments
Compatible Plug Type
Phoenix
®
Combicon series (3.5mm pitch, 5-pole), type: MC 1.5/5-ST-3.5.
4.2.4.
Secure Control LAN
, Utility AV LAN, Configurable Ethernet Port
INFO:
The connector type and the applied cable is the same for the Dante
®
audio output.
The switcher contains an RJ-45 connector for 100Mbi
t Ethernet/LAN connection for local
control functions.
The Ethernet ports can be connected to a LAN hub, switch or router by 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.
Top
Bottom
Side
Pin TIA/EIA T568A
Wire color TIA/EIA T568B
Wire color
white/green
white/orange
3
white/green
white/orange
1
blue
blue
4
white/blue
white/blue
5
brown
8
brown
white/brown
7
white/brown
green
orange
6
green
orange
2