Modular Extender family
Quick Start Guide
Section
2
. General description
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2.
General description
Lightware’s hybrid modular multi-layer extenders allow different types of input and output
modules, which gives the maximum flexibility for rental and installation signal
transmissions. The hybrid architecture allows signal transmission between Tx and Rx
extenders even if they have different video connectors. For example a DVI source can be
routed to an HDMI sink, but HDCP encrypted sources cannot be routed to non-HDCP
capable DVI sinks. The modular design allows you to select the required video and
interface module. The multi-layer concept allows every media layer (video, audio, etc.) to
be managed independently of each other.
The MODEX is fully compatible with the 25G hybrid architecture.
2.1. Front view
USB-KVM
1
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1x USB-B connector is on the TX side and 2x USB-A connectors are on the RX side.
USB-KVM
USB connection to HOST (Computer) on the TX unit and for
two devices (e.g. Keyboard) on the RX unit.
Ethernet
Ethernet connection for control and transfer.
Link status LEDs
Audio LED lights green when the audio transfer is active. The
video LED indicates the correct video transmission. The CNTRL
LED is green when the low speed handshake of the two
extenders is complete. The OPTS LINK LED lights when the
optical link is active.
Menu display
Displays status information and menu operation.
Menu navigation
Up, down, left, right, escape and enter buttons for menu
navigation.
Status LEDs
CPU live LED blinks to indicate normal operation. +5V led and
+3.3V light green when the extender is powered on.
Reset button
You can reboot the extender.
