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Front view (UCX-4x3-HC40)
USB Status
Video Input Status
USB-C
HDMI
CATx
USB
HDMI
RS-232
CATx
Audio
GPIO
OCS
Power
6
1 2 5 6
7
8
93
4
Arrangement of the status LEDs
Quick Start Guide
UCX-2x1-HC40; UCX-2x2-H40
UCX-4x2-HC40; UCX-4x2-HC40D
UCX-4x3-HC40
Important Safety Instructions
Please read the supplied safety instruction document before using the product and keep it
available for future reference.
Introduction
The universal matrix switcher that exploits USB-C
connectivity for a simplied of 4K video, audio, control
signals and power, providing meeting participant
with easy host-switching, utilizing data speeds of up
to 5 Gbps under the USB 3.1 Gen1, providing video
resolution capabilities up to 4K@60Hz at 4:4:4 as well
as comprehensive and secure Ethernet features.
Highlighted features:
USB-C input connectivity for 4K Video, Audio, Data and Power (all over a single USB-C
connection)
Multiple USB 3.1 Gen1 connectivities for any type of USB device (Camera, speakerphone,
touch-screen, USB HID devices etc.)
Separate USB 3.1 Host switching layer for multiple USB hosts and USB devices
Dedicated secure corporate and room utility and BYOD Ethernet connectivity
Fanless cooling system
USB-C charging up to 2x60W
CEC at the HDMI outputs
Supports HDMI 4K signal formats (4K UHD @60Hz RGB 4:4:4, up to 18 Gbps)
1 2 4 5 7 8
Congurable
1
Ethernet port
USB-A port The SERVICE-labelled USB-A connector is designed for
2
USB mini-B port The SERVICE-labelled USB mini-B port is designed for
3
LIVE LED See the details in the table on the right.
4
USB-C ports AV signal can be transferred up to a resolution of 4K@60Hz
5
Video input
6
status LEDs
Rear view (UCX-4x3-HC40)
DC input The device can be powered by an external 160W power
1
USB-A ports Downstream ports for connecting USB peripherals (e.g.
2
HDMI output
3
ports
Video output
4
status LEDs
Analog audio
5
port
3 9 q
RJ45 connector for congurable 100Base-T Ethernet
communication.
service funtions.
service functions.
4:4:4 and data speeds up to 5 Gbps with remote charging.
Use cables certied for USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gbps) and
Displayport Alternate mode HBR2 (4x5.4Gbps) applications.
See the details in the table on the right.
supply. Connect the output to the 2-pole Phoenix connector.
For more details, see the powering options below.
camera, keyboard, multitouch display) with USB 3.1 Gen1
data speed.
HDMI output ports for connecting sink devices (e.g.
displays).
See the details in the table on the right.
Audio output port (5-pole Phoenix) for balanced analog
audio output signal. The signal is de-embedded from the
selected video signal.
w
USB-B port Upstream ports for connecting USB host devices (e.g.
7
USB status LEDs See the details in the table on the right.
8
HDMI input ports HDMI input ports for sources. The applied cable shall not be
9
USB-C data port USB-C port for USB data transmission only.
q
Input select
w
buttons
The USB-C port on the UCX-2x2-H40 only transmits USB data.
The UCX-2x2-H40 model has no Ethernet 3 Port.
RS-232 port 3-pole Phoenix® connector for bi-directional RS-232
6
OCS sensor 3-pole Phoenix® connector (male) for connecting an
7
GPIO 8-pole Phoenix® connector for congurable general
8
Congurable
9
Ethernet ports
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Always use the supplied power supply. Warranty void if damage occurs due to use
of a different power source.
The UCX-2x2-H40 model has no Ethernet 2 port.
computer).
longer than 5m (22AWG) when the signal resolution is 4K.
Use cables certied for HDMI 2.0 (3x6Gbps) applications.
For more details on the button functionality, see the table
on the other side. When the LEDs blink green three times
after pressing the button, they show that the front panel lock
is enabled.
communication.
occupancy sensor. The port provides 24V output voltage
(50mA).
purpose. Max. input/output voltage is 5V, see the details on
the next page.
RJ45 connectors for congurable 100Base-T Ethernet
communication.
Video Input Status
USB Status
Front Panel LEDs
Live LED
blinking The device is powered on and operational.
off The device is not powered or out of operation.
Video Input Status LED (the upper one)
on There is a valid video signal on this port.
off There is no valid video signal on this port.
blink at
USB Status LED (the lower one)
The port is selected by a button press.
once
on The USB Host connected and selected.
off No USB Host or deselected port.
Rear Panel LEDs
Video Output Status
on The video signal is present.
off The signal is not present or muted.
When Dark mode is enabled, no LEDs are lit, even though the device is fully functional.
Powering Options
UCX series switchers are designed to provide power delivery for the connected device
over the USB-C connectors.
UCX-2x1-HC40 is able to supply one device with 60W over its USB-C port.
UCX-4x2-HC40 and UCX-4x3-HC40 models are able to supply two devices with 60W
each over the U1 and U2 USB-C ports.
Power proles can be set with Lightware Device Controller Software, REST API or with LW3
protocol commands.
Box Contents
Quick
Safety and
Start
Warranty
Guide
Info
Switcher unit Safety and warranty info,
Quick Start Guide
2 pcs of M3x4
at head screws
Phoenix® Combicon
3-pole connector
®
Combicon
Phoenix
8-pole connector
* USB Type-C cable is not supplied with UCX-2x2-H40 model .
Phoenix® Combicon
3-pole male connector
24V power adaptor with
IEC power cable
Phoenix® Combicon
5-pole connector
Type C (USB-C) to Type C
(USB-C) Cable, 1m
Connecting Steps
Connecting USB-B and HDMI ports to the same PC or laptop is recommended in case of
I3 and I4 inputs.
BYOD
Laptop 1.
USB-C*
CATx
ETHERNET 3
Ethernet
BYOD
Laptop 2.
HDMI
SERVICE
LIVE
Active Speakers
Room PC
Speaker
HDMI
CATx
IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4
USB-C HDMI
AUDIO
USB
USB-C
GPIO
Relay box
phone
USB
HDMIUSB-BUSB-C
UCX-4x3-HC40
OCS
Occupancy
sensor
RS-232
Projector
HDMI
INPUT SELECT
VIDEO
OUT 2OUT 1
OUT 3
Power
Power
AUDIO
OUT
outlet
Connect a USB-C source (e.g. BYOD laptop) to the USB-C input port.
The applied cable shall be certied for USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gbps) and Displayport
Alternate mode HBR2 (4x5.4Gbps) applications.
Connect an HDMI source (e.g. BYOD laptop or room PC) to the HDMI input port.
Connect a device (e.g. BYOD laptop) to an Ethernet port to access the Internet
or local network.
USB Type-A: Optionally connect the USB device (e.g. Speaker phone).
USB Type-B: Optionally connect the USB host (e.g. PC).
Connect an HDMI sink (e.g projector) to the HDMI output port.
Optionally for RS-232 extension: connect a controller/controlled device (e.g.
Projector to the RS-232 port).
Optionally connect an Ethernet port to a Local Network Switch to provide Ethernet
connection for device configuration and BYOD internet access.
Optionally connect an audio device (e.g. active speakers) to the analog audio
output port by an audio cable.
Optionally connect a device (e.g. Relay box ) to the GPIO port.
Optionally connect an occupancy sensor to the OCS port.
Connect the external power supply to the AC power socket and the switcher unit.
Powering the device is recommended as the nal step.
The User’s Manual is also available via the QR code below:
Lightware Visual Engineering PLC.
Budapest, Hungary
[email protected] +36 1 255 3800
[email protected] +36 1 255 3810
©2023 Lightware Visual Engineering. All rights reserved. All trademarks mentioned are the
property of their respective owners. Specications are subject to change without notice.
Further information on the device is available at www.lightware.com.
Doc. ver.: 1.1
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Mounting the Device (with optionally available accessories)
AUDIO Output
RESET
OUT 2
HDMI
INPUT SELECT
OUT1
VIDEO
OUT 2
OUT 1
VIDEO
INPUT SELECT
OUT 3
OUT 2
HDMI
INPUT SELECT
OUT1
VIDEO
OUT 2
OUT 1
VIDEO
INPUT SELECT
OUT 3
OUT 2
HDMI
IN 4
INPUT SELECT
OUT1
VIDEO
OUT 2
VIDEO
INPUT SELECT
OUT 3
USB-C IN 1
HDMI IN 2
HDMI IN 1
HDMI IN 2
USB-C IN 1
USB-C IN 2
HDMI IN 3
HDMI IN 4
The examples demonstrate the applications of UD Kit accessories:
Insert the power supply into
1
UD Mounting PSU F100.
power supply
UD Mounting PSU F100
Fix the UD-Kits under the desk by fastening the screws.
3
UD-Mounting plate F100 and UD Mounting PSU F100 do not contain the xing
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Fix the UD Mounting plate F100 to the switcher
by fastening the screws (these 2pcs screws are
2
supplied with the switcher).
UD Mounting plate F100
switcher
screws, they can be purchased from the local hardware store. 2x4pcs M3-M5 metric or
wood screws needed, M3 size is recommended.
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To ensure the correct ventilation and avoid overheating, insert the switcher face
down to the UD KIT to keep the ventilation holes free.
Mounting the Device with UD Kit Rack Shelf (with optionally available accessories)
The example on the right demonstrates
the applications of UD Kit Rack Shelf
accessories.
For xing the device to a Rack
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shelf, use the screw supplied with the
switcher. Longer screws may touch
internal parts and harm the device.
Factory Default Settings
To restore factory default values, do the following steps: Make sure the switcher is powered off.
Press and keep pressing the VIDEO OUT2 button. Power on the switcher while the VIDEO
OUT2 button is being pressed for 10 seconds. The device restores the factory default settings
and reboots.
IP address Dynamic (DHCP is enabled)
Hostname lightware-<serialno>
Video Crosspoint setting I1 on O1, I2 on O2, I3 on O3
HDCP mode (in) HDCP 2.2
HDCP mode (out) Auto
Signal type Auto
Emulated EDID F47 - (Universal HDMI with PCM audio)
Audio Crosspoint setting I1 on O4
Analog audio output levels Volume (dB): 0.00; Balance: 0 (center)
Video Autoselect Disabled
USB-C Power Limit Equal output power
DP Alternate Mode Policy Auto
Port Power Role Dual Role
USB Autoselect Follow video O1
D1-D4 Power 5V Mode Auto
RS-232 port setting 9600 BAUD, 8, N, 1
RS-232 serial over IP Enabled
HTTP, HTTPS Enabled
HTTP, HTTPS authentication Disabled
LARA Disabled
GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output Ports)
The device has seven GPIO pins that operate at TTL
digital signal levels and can be set to high or low level
(Push-Pull). The direction of the pins can be input or output (adjustable). The signal levels are
the following:
Input voltage (V) Output voltage (V) Max. current (mA)
Logic low level 0 - 0.8 0 - 0.5 30
Logic high level 2 -5 4.5 - 5 18
Plug pin assignment 1-6: Congurable, 7: 5V (max. 500 mA); 8: Ground
The recommended cable for the connectors is the AWG24 (0.2 mm
used ‘alarm cable’ with 4x0.22 mm2 wires.
The maximum total current for the six GPIO pins is 180 mA, the max. supported input/
output voltage is 5V.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2
diameter) or the generally
RS-232
The switcher provides a 3-pole Phoenix® connector for bi-directional serial communication.
The signal levels are the following:
Output voltage (V)
Logic low level 3 - 15
1 2 3
Logic high level -15 - 3
Plug pin assignment: 1: Ground, 2: TX data, 3: RX data
AV Port Diagram (UCX-4x3-HC40)
Welcome
USB-C in I1
USB-C in I2
screen I5
USB-C to
HDMI
converter
USB-C to
HDMI
converter
4x4 audio/video crosspoint
HDMI in I3
HDMI in I4
USB Port Diagram (UCX-4x3-HC40)
USB 2.0
mini
USB-B
CPU
USB 2.0
USB
Service
500 mA
USB Host 1.
up to 60W*
USB Host 2.
up to 60W*
USB Host 3.
USB Host 4.
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
USB-C (5 Gbps)
USB 2.0 hub+
Ethernet bridge
USB-C (5 Gbps)
USB 2.0 hub+
Ethernet bridge
USB 3.1 Gen1(5 Gbps)
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen1(5 Gbps)
USB 2.0
SuperSpeed
SuperSpeed
MUX
USB 2.0
MUX
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen1
(5 Gbps)
USB 3.1 Gen1
(5 Gbps)
OCS (Occupancy) Sensor
The switcher is supplied with a 3-pole Phoenix® connector (male), which is
for connecting an OCS sensor.
Plug pin assignment: 1: Congurable; 2: 24V (max. 50 mA); 3: Ground
The signal levels for the Pin 1 Input voltage (V) Max. current (mA)
Logic low level 0 - 0.8 30
Logic high level 2 -5 18
The occupancy sensor connector and the GPIO port are not compatible with each
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other because of the voltage level difference, please do not connect them directly.
Setting a Dynamic IP Address (DHCP)
1. Keep the Audio out button pressed for
5 seconds; all front panel LEDs start to blink.
2. Release the button, then press it 3 times
quickly. DHCP is now enabled.
Lock / Unlock Buttons
Press the VIDEO OUT1 and AUDIO OUT buttons
OUT 1
together (within 100 ms) to disable/enable front
panel buttons; front panel LEDs blink 4 times when
locking / unlocking.
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
1 2 3
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
HDMI out O1
HDMI out O2
HDMI out O3
de-embedder
USB 3.1 Gen1
(5 Gbps)
USB 2.0
Audio
USB 3.1 Gen1
De-embedded
audio
Hub
converter
USB 3.1 Gen1
(5 Gbps)
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen1
(5 Gbps)
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen1
(5 Gbps)
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen1
(5 Gbps)
USB 2.0
D/A
Analog
USB
Device 1
USB
Device 2.
USB
Device 3.
USB
Device 4.
audio
Analog
audio out
1000 mA
1000 mA
1000 mA
1000 mA
Audio Cable Wiring Guide
The Taurus UCX series is built with a 5-pole Phoenix® output connector. See a few examples
below of the most common assembling cases.
Balanced output to balanced input
Phoenix - 2x6.3 (1/4”) TRS
5
sec
3x
Balanced output to unbalanced input
Phoenix - 2x RCA
Balanced output to balanced input
Phoenix cable - 2x XLR plugs
2
3
2
3
Balanced output to unbalanced input
Phoenix - 2x 6.3 (1/4”) TS
Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC)
The device can be controlled from a computer using the Lightware Device
Controller software. The application is available at www.lightware.com,
install it on a Windows PC or a macOS and connect to the device via LAN.
Firmware Update
Lightware Device Updater2 (LDU2) is an easy and comfortable way to keep
your device up-to-date. Establish the connection via Ethernet. Download and
install the LDU2 software from the company’s website www.lightware.com,
where you can nd the latest rmware package as well.
LARA - Lightware Advanced Room Automation
LARA is a room automation platform designed to make setting up meeting
rooms for easy and quick use possible. It connects the services and devices
in the rooms with rules that can be customized to best suit the needs of the
user. For more information, please see lightware.com/lara.
Button functionality
UCX-2x1-HC40
Use IN1 and IN2 buttons for selecting the video source.
IN1 button switches the USB-C IN1 to the output, IN2
button switches the HDMI IN2 to the output.
Use the AUDIO OUT button for selecting the audio source of the analog audio output.
2
3
1
1
2
2
4
The sequence is the following
(for audio switching):
UCX-2x2-H40
Use OUT1 and OUT2 buttons for selecting the video
source. Push
OUT1 to select the video input for the
HDMI OUT1 port, OUT2 button switches the video
input for the HDMI OUT2 port.
Use the
AUDIO OUT button for selecting the audio source of the analog audio output.
The sequence is the following (both
for the video and audio switching):
UCX-4x2-HC40(D), UCX-4x3-HC40
Push the OUT1 button to set the video input to the
HDMI OUT1 port.
Push the OUT2 button to set the video input to the
HDMI OUT2 port.
Push the OUT3 button to set the video input to the HDMI OUT3 port.
Push the AUDIO OUT button to set the audio source of the analog audio output.The sequence
is the following (both for the video and audio switching):
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*For more details about the power delivery of the USB-C port, see the Powering Options section.
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