Lightware DP-OPT-TX150 User manual
DP-OPT-TX150
DP-OPT-RX150
User’s Manual
Fiber Optical Multimedia Extender
v3.1 05-01-2021
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Important Safety Instructions
To disconnect the equipment safely from power, remove the power
cord from the rear of the equipment, or from the power source. The
MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside of the unit. Removal of the
cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not
remove the cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed.
The appliance must be safely connected to multimedia systems.
Follow instructions described in this manual.
Ventilation
For the correct ventilation and to avoid overheating ensure enough
free space around the appliance. Do not cover the appliance, let the
ventilation holes free and never block or bypass the ventilators (if any).
WARNING
To prevent injury, the apparatus is recommended to securely attach to
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
be placed on the apparatus.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
WEEE
This marking shown on the product or its literature,
indicates that it should not be disposed with other
household wastes at the end of its working life. To
prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. Household users should contact either the
retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their
supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for
disposal.
Caution: Laser product
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
Radiated wavelengths:
778 nm, 800 nm, 825 nm, 850 nm, 911 nm, 980 nm
Output power <= 1 mW
Classified by EN 60825-1:2008
Common Safety Symbols
Symbol Description
Direct current
Alternating current
Double insulation
Laser radiation
Caution: for indoor use only
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recommended to read and keep in every case!
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it is recommended to read.
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can be successful without reading it.
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can be useful.
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Document Information
All presented functions refer to the indicated products. The
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Item Version
Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software 2.5.1b5
Lightware Device Updater Software 1.5.3b4
Controller rmware 1.1.13
Hardware 1.1
Document revision: v3.1
Release date: 05-01-2021
Editor: Tamas Forgacs
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction DP-OPT-TX150, DP-OPT-RX150 – User's Manual 5
1
Introduction
Thank You for choosing Lightware’s DisplayPort Fiber Optical extender devices.
important features in the below listed sections:
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Description
DisplayPort is one of the newest video interface standards. Using DisplayPort, high resolution video and
excellent quality audio can be transmitted. The interface’s 10.8 Gbps bandwidth is capable of transmitting
resolution can be achieved up to 30Hz frame rate.
Intelligent HID Emulation is provided for two devices with full transparency. The special HID devices –
including keyboard and mouse – are emulated by the extender and transparently transferred to the computer
with the result that no extra drivers are required for the proper functionality, it’s as easy as Plug & Play.
single USB cable.
When connecting a DVI or HDMI display through an adaptor cable, Dual-mode DisplayPort graphic cards
port extension and adaptor cables.
Lightware’s DisplayPort extenders can be used with Thunderbolt sources and devices. The extender pair and
the DisplayPort monitor have to be placed at the end of the Thunderbolt chain. Apple Thunderbolt Display is
not supported.
side through the mini USB connector.
Model Denomination
Box Contents
DP-OPT-TX150
Transmission channel
TX: transmitter, RX: receiverVideo input/output interface
Type designation
DP-OPT-150 series
transmitter or
receiver
interchangeable plug
USB cable with mini-B
and type-A connector
Safety and
Warranty
Info
Quick
Start
Guide
Safety & warranty info,
Quick Start Guide
Optional Accessories
The following items can be purchased optionally for the device:
Features
Transmitting DisplayPort 1.1a video signals up to 10.8 Gbps bandwidth, e.g. 2560x1600
pixels at 60 Hz or 4096x2400 pixels at 30 Hz.
One Multimedia Fiber Cable
No Signal Latency With Zero Frame Delay
The signal management architecture ensures that there is no delay added between the input
and the output.
DUAL MODE
Dual-mode DisplayPort
DVI or HDMI display device can be connected to DP-OPT-RX150 through a passive adaptor
unnecessary encryption to ensure compatibility.
USB KVM Extension
The source computer can be controlled remotely by USB HID devices (e.g. mouse, keyboard)
1U high rack shelf UD kit UD kit double PSU2x10-200-5V or
PSU2x20-400-5V rack
mountable power supply
1. Introduction DP-OPT-TX150, DP-OPT-RX150 – User's Manual 7
DP-OPT-TX150 connected to a computer via USB can be used as a local USB HUB with two
USB 2.0 ports.
THUNDERBOLT
Thunderbolt
Sources with Thunderbolt port are also supported – just connect a miniDP-DP cable between
the source and DP-OPT-TX150.
LED1
LED2
LED3
Front Panel LEDs
Immediate feedback about the status of connected DP source and monitor. Fiber link-, USB-
USB Control
accessed with Lightware software via USB connection.
Universal Power Adaptor
Volts with 50 or 60 Hz line frequency.
Kensington Security Slot®Support
The security slot can be found on the side of the units for theft protection.
Typical Applications
Stand-alone Diagram with a High-resolution DP monitor
Stand-alone Diagram with an HDMI Projector
Daisy-chained Thunderbolt Devices and a LED Cinema Display
2. Product Overview DP-OPT-TX150, DP-OPT-RX150 – User's Manual 9
DP-OPT-TX150
Front View
1POWER LED
▪ON: the unit is powered on.
▪BLINKING: an error has occurred and device is out of normal operation, or it is in bootload mode
2FIBER LINK LED
▪ON: the link is active between the extenders and ready to use.
▪BLINKING: is no connection between the extenders.
3MONITOR LED
▪ON: a sink device is connected to the output port of the receiver.
4
▪ON:
▪OFF:
setting, see the section.
5USB LINK LED
▪ON: HID extension is active.
▪BLINKING: the USB channel is ready to use but HID extension is not active (e.g. there is no USB HID
device connected to the receiver or the computer is powered off).
▪OFF: the USB channel between the extenders is not ready.
6K+M EMULATE LED
▪OFF: the transmitter is in transparent USB mode (default).
▪BLINKING: USB Modes section for more
information.
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Rear View
1DC connector
mountable power supply can also be used (PSUx10-200 or PSUx20-400).
2USB mini-B connector
3Local USB-A ports The transmitter has a built-in USB HUB. These local USB 2.0 ports can be
used as extra USB ports connected to your computer but without extension.
4DisplayPort input DisplayPort 1.1a input connector. Applied cable shall not be more than 2 m.
See the DP Input and Output Ports section for more information about the
connector.
5SC Fiber connector
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DP-OPT-RX150
Front View
1POWER LED
▪ON: the unit is powered on.
▪BLINKING: an error has occurred and device is out of normal operation, or it is in bootload mode
2FIBER LINK LED
▪ON: the link is active between the extenders and ready to use.
▪BLINKING: is no connection between the extenders.
3SOURCE LED
▪ON: powered DP source is connected to the transmitter.
▪BLINKING: an HDMI adaptor cable is connected to the receiver to indicate HDMI mode operation.
4
▪ON:
▪OFF:
see the section.
5USB LINK LED
▪ON: HID extension is active.
▪BLINKING: the USB channel is ready to use but HID extension is not active (e.g. there is no USB HID
device connected to the receiver or the computer is powered off).
▪OFF: the USB channel between the extenders is not ready.
6K+M EMULATE LED
▪OFF: the transmitter is in transparent USB mode (default).
▪BLINKING:
1 2 3 4 5 6
Rear View
1DC connector
mountable power supply can also be used (PSU2x10-200 or PSU2x20-400).
2USB mini-B connector USB mini-B type connector for control functions (with Lightware Device
3USB-A ports Ports for USB HID (Human Interface Device, e.g. mouse, keyboard, or
presenter) and USB HUB devices (e.g. keyboard with built-in USB HUB).
Only HID devices are extended to the source computer. (The symbols are
just recommendations; mouse can be plugged into the port indicated with
keyboard-symbol and vice versa.)
4DisplayPort output DisplayPort 1.1a output connector for display devices with DisplayPort
connector. The applied DP-DP cable shall not be more than 2 m. DP
adapters with DVI or HDMI connector are also supported. See the DP Input
and Output Ports section for more information about the connector.
5SC Fiber connector
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Installation
The chapter is about the installation of the device and connecting to other appliances, presenting also the mounting
options.
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Mounting Options
WARNING!For the correct ventilation and to avoid overheating ensure enough free space around the
appliance and do not cover it.
INFO:More details about the accessories and the mounting can be found in the Mounting Assembly Guide
().
Rack Shelf Mounting
a standard rack cabinet (width of the Rack shelf is 448 mm – without the ears). Fix the device to the Rack
UD-kit Mounting
Electrical Connections
Fiber Optical Connector
DP Input and Output Ports
DP-OPT-TX150 and DP-OPT-RX150 provides DisplayPort connectors with Dual-mode support.
When a passive adapter is connected to the receiver, the source device is forced to switch to
USB Connectors
Standard USB connectors are built in the extenders supporting different features, but the pinout
of the connectors are the same.
Security slot
the units for theft protection. (Security cable is not supplied with
the extenders.)
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Connecting Steps
DP
DP input port of the transmitter.
USB
USB cable between the transmitter and a computer to extend USB HID
USB
local USB devices to the Transmitter and USB HID devices to the Receiver for
DP
DP sink device to the Receiver by a DP cable or an HDMI sink device by an HDMI cable
ber optical cable between the transmitter and the receiver.
power adaptor
Lightware's rack-mountable Power Supply Units.
Powering On
ATTENTION!When building an electronic system, make sure that all of the devices are powered down
before connecting them. Powered on devices may have dangerous voltage levels which can damage
sensitive electronic circuits.
The unit is immediately powered ON.
After the extender units are initialized, the attached DP source and monitor can be powered on.
ATTENTION!If the power LED does not light up upon power-up, the unit is most likely damaged and
INFO:The laser becomes enabled any time the transmitter is powered on. This is done to avoid accidental
laser loss problems.
Setting up USB Devices
DP-OPT-RX150 handles USB HID devices (Human Interface Device), which are input devices like mouse,
keyboard, presenter, pointing device, etc. However USB HUBs are supported (like those keyboards, monitors
that have built-in USB HUB), only two devices are available for extension at the same time.
When the transmitter is connected to the computer by the USB cable, it can be used as a local USB 2.0 HUB.
To build the USB connection, do the following steps:
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
INFO:If the previously used USB devices are connected through the extenders to the computer, they may
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USB Modes
and one USB HID device is always operable. The other channel’s state can be set which determines the
current USB mode.
Transparent USB Mode
Both channels are available for USB HID devices connected to the receiver. Default setting is transparent
USB mode which means both USB HID devices connected to the receiver are transparently transmitted to
the source computer.
USB channels in Transparent mode
is reserved for communication.
USB channels in Conguration mode
INFO:
mode. Setting the USB mode on the receiver effects only the transmitter.
Changing the USB Mode
The USB mode can be changed in the transmitter or in the receiver but in latter case make sure that the
ATTENTION!
cable, the setting is store in the receiver and the USB mode will be changed after reconnecting.
Step 1. Power ON the extender(s) and locate the hidden function button on the bottom side.
Step 2. Press and keep pressed the button by a thin tool (e.g. paper clip)
seconds.
Step 3. The current USB mode is visible on the front panel.
ATTENTION!
INFO:Default setting (transparent mode) is restored when the device
is powered on.
section.
Step 1. Locate the hidden function button on the bottom side of the
extender (either on TX150 or RX150).
Step 2. Press and keep pressed the hidden function button by a thin tool
(e.g. paper clip) for at least 10 seconds (pressing the button for a
shorter period changes the USB mode instead). If the extenders
releasing the button.
ATTENTION!
INFO:
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The extenders work in two modes according to the connected display device:
When the DP output port of the transmitter is connected to the DP input port of the display device, the
extenders are in DP mode. In this case the source sends DP signal.
signal. See more information about the Dual mode in the section.
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Software Control - Lightware Device Contoller
software can be installed on a Windows PC or macOS. The application can be downloaded from www.lightware.com.
The Windows and the macOS versions have the same look and functionality.
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Install and Upgrade
INFO:After the installation, the Windows and the macOS application has the same look and functionality.
This type of the installer is equal with the Normal install in case of Windows and results in an updateable
version with the same attributes.
Minimum System Requirement
RAM: 1 GB
Minimum display resolution: 1280x720
Installation for Windows OS
Yes.
During the installation you will be prompted to select the type of the installation: normal and the snapshot
install:
Normal install Snapshot install
Available for Windows and macOS Available for Windows
The installer can update only this instance
Only one updateable instance can exist for all users More than one different version can be installed for all users
Comparison of installation types
ATTENTION!Using the Normal install as the default choice is highly recommended.
Installation for macOS
over the desired folder.
ATTENTION!
exeptions of the blocked software for the proper operation.
Upgrading of LDC
Step 1. Run the application.
The Device Discovery window appears automatically and the program checks the available updates on
The current and the update version number can be seen at the top of the window and they are shown in this
window even with the snapshot install.
The Update window can also be opened by clicking the About icon and the Update button.
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Step 2. Set the desired update setting in the Options section.
▪If you do not want to check for the updates automatically, uncheck the circle, which contains the green
tick.
▪If you want to postpone the update, a reminder can be set with different delays from the drop down list.
▪If the proxy settings traverse the update process, set the proper values then click the OK button.
Step 3. Download update button to start the upgrading.
The updates can be checked manually by clicking the Check now button.
There are three tabs for the different type of interfaces: Ethernet, Serial, and USB. Select the USB tab to
connect to the desired extender.
Establishing the Connection
Double click on the device or select it and click on the green Connect button. Please note that if you connect
to the Transmitter directly, it must be in Conguration mode.
The Device Discovery window
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Control menu
Connected text is
displayed in the extender’s title that is connected to the computer directly.
Parameter State and Description
Fiber link Connected: Transmitter and Receiver are linked
Disconnected:
DP link speed and channels According to the incoming signal (only in DP mode)
Video mode DisplayPort
HDMI: passive adaptor is connected to the receiver
Video source state
ON: source is present in DP mode
Not connected: source is not connected
n/a: no information about the signal (HDMI mode)
Monitor state ON: DP or HDMI display
OFF: display device is not connected
checked:
unchecked:
Video and Link Panel
cable, they can read information about each other and display.
INFO:Source can be forced to send unencrypted signal (if the content allows) by unchecking the HDCP
enable setting.
INFO:HDCP enable
an adaptor is connected.
Transmitter Panel
The Control menu
Two channels are used for the USB communication, which can be set as described in the USB Modes
mode.
Parameter State and Description
Connected
USB Channel 1 mode Transparent (always)
USB Channel 1 state Active
Not connected (it depends on the HID devices)
USB Channel 2 mode Conguration
Transparent
USB Channel 2 status Active
ATTENTION!
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Receiver Panel
The panel consists of the lists that are showing connected and blocked USB devices.
Connected USB Devices
The listed devices are connected to the receiver’s USB ports.
Parameters
The Address of the Device
Address of the device plugged in = 1 and the device plugged in = 2. Since USB HUB can be conn-
ected to the receiver, the addresses are determined as follows:
▪Address of the USB HUB: 100 (not visible)
▪
keyboard, which is connected via an USB HUB – that is why its address is not 1 but 101. Since the extenders
Parameter State and Description
Manufacturer, Product, Type As coded in the USB device.
connected to the receiver the earliest.
Status
Active: the device is ready to use in transparent mode.
Supported: the device is supported, but not active (no channel is
available for extension).
Unsupported: the device is not USB HID (e.g. pen drive).
VID, PID Vendor ID and Product ID as coded in the USB device.
Address See the following section.
However USB HUBs are supported by the receiver, only two devices are active at the same time in transparent
mode: the devices which are closest to the root address. If an active device is disconnected, the next valid
device (that is the closest to the root) will be active.
INFO:
Port Numbers
The port numbers of the USB HUB determines the priority of the devices. When more devices are connected
to an USB HUB, the USB port number determines the priority of the connected devices: the lower number, the
higher priority. This priority has an effect when the channels are assigned to the devices.
Blocked USB Devices
The USB blocking feature allows you to activate the desired devices when more than two USB HID devices
are connected to the receiver (two channels are available for USB extension). A typical example is shown in
the section.
Blocking a Device
Step 1. Block manually button, or select a
device from the Connected USB devices list and
click on Block selected button.
Step 2.
(Device name, Vendor ID, Product ID) and click
on Save button. The ID is the number of the
blocked device in the list.
Step 3. Apply button in the bottom of the
window to save changes. The desired device is
added to the Blocked USB devices list and next
time when you connect it to the receiver, its
status will be displayed as Blocked.
Removing blocked devices
Step 1. Select the device from the Blocked USB devices list.
Step 2. Remove button.
Step 3. Apply button on the bottom of the screen to save changes.
INFO:The Remove all button will empty the list of blocked devices.
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The background of the USB modes, connected USB devices, displayed information can be understood easier
by presenting examples.
In a simple case a keyboard and a mouse are connected to the receiver.
In Transparent mode both devices are operable.
In Conguration mode only one of them is available (as seen on the screenshot), the keyboard on channel A1.
The second row (the mouse) is blinking, showing that the device is not available.
The HUB (with 4 available USB ports) is built into the monitor and connected to the receiver (the address of
the HUB is 200). The keyboard is connected to the 2nd port (Addr. 202) and the mouse is connected to the
4th port of the HUB (Addr. 204).
In Transparent mode both devices are operable.
In Conguration mode only one USB HID device is available (as seen on the screenshot), the keyboard on
channel A1. The second row (the mouse) is blinking, showing that the device is out of operation currently –
due to the USB mode.
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