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TekFlex-16 Flexible Matrix Chassis
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Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this manual are for
reference only. Different product model specifications may vary.
This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for maintenance
assistance. The functions described in this version were updated October, 2020. In order to continue
improving the product, we reserve the right to make function or parameter changes without notice or
obligation. Please refer to the dealers for the latest details.
FCC Statement
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. It has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a commercial installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user
at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the
interference.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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Safety Precautions
To ensure the best performance from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using
the device. Save this manual for further reference.
•Unpack the equipment carefully, and save the original box and packing material for possible
future shipment
•Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons
•Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module (electrical shock or burn hazard)
•Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause damage,
deterioration, or malfunction
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this product
near water
•Do not put any heavy items on the product’s power cable
•Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards
•Install the device in a place with sufficient ventilation to avoid damage caused by overheating
•Keep the module away from liquids
•Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If an object
or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
•Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable as it may cause malfunction.
•Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug power to the device
before cleaning.
•Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time
•Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general household
waste. Treat them as normal electrical wastes

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Table of Contents
1. Product Introduction ....................................................................................................................6
1.1 Features...............................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Package List........................................................................................................................................6
2. Specifications ..............................................................................................................................7
3. Panel Description.........................................................................................................................8
3.1 TekFlex-16 ...........................................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 Front Panel .................................................................................................................................8
3.1.2 Rear Panel...................................................................................................................................9
3.2 1080 Signal Cards.............................................................................................................................10
3.2.1 TFX-ITP & TFX-OTP..................................................................................................................11
3.2.2 TFX-ISD .....................................................................................................................................12
3.2.3 TFX-IVG & TFX-OVG .................................................................................................................13
3.2.4 TFX-IDV & TFX-ODV .................................................................................................................15
3.2.5 TFX-IHD & TFX-OHD.................................................................................................................16
3.3 4K Signal Cards.................................................................................................................................17
3.3.1 TFX-IUH & TFX-OUH.................................................................................................................17
3.3.2 TFX-IBT+ & TFX-OBT+ .............................................................................................................19
3.3.3 TFX-IUV .....................................................................................................................................21
3.4 TFX-OAU2 ..........................................................................................................................................23
4. System Connection ....................................................................................................................24
4.1 Precautions .......................................................................................................................................24
4.2 System Diagram................................................................................................................................24
4.3 Application.........................................................................................................................................25
5. Operations .................................................................................................................................26
5.1 Front Control Panel...........................................................................................................................26
5.1.1 Switching I/O Connection........................................................................................................26
5.1.2 EDID Learning...........................................................................................................................27
5.1.3 Inquiry .......................................................................................................................................27

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5.1.4 Clear Operation ........................................................................................................................27
5.2 IR Control ...........................................................................................................................................28
5.3 RS232 Control ...................................................................................................................................29
5.3.1 RS232 PC Operation ................................................................................................................29
5.3.2 RS232 Communication Commands.......................................................................................30
5.4 TCP/ICP Control................................................................................................................................40
5.4.1 Control Modes..........................................................................................................................40
5.4.2 Control Via TCP/IP Communication Software ......................................................................41
5.4.3 Control Via Web-based GUI.....................................................................................................42
5.4.4 Port Management ....................................................................................................................49
6. Firmware Upgrade......................................................................................................................50
7. Specifications ............................................................................................................................51
7.1 Main Unit............................................................................................................................................51
7.2 Signal Cards ......................................................................................................................................51
7.2.1 TFX-ITP & TFX-OTP..................................................................................................................51
7.2.2 TFX-ISD .....................................................................................................................................52
7.2.3 TFX-IVG & TFX-OVG .................................................................................................................52
7.2.4 TFX-IHD & TFX-OHD.................................................................................................................53
7.2.5 TFX-IBT+ & TFX-OBT+ .............................................................................................................53
7.2.6 TFX-IUH & TFX-OUH.................................................................................................................54
7.2.7 TEK-OAU ...................................................................................................................................54
8. Panel Drawing ............................................................................................................................55
9. Troubleshooting & Maintenance.................................................................................................56
10. After-sales Service...................................................................................................................57

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1. Product Introduction
TekFlex-16 is a high-performance seamless HD-AV modular matrix switcher providing 12 flexible slots
for single VGA/ DVI/ HDBaseT input / output cards and 4 fixed output slots for HDMI and HDBT.
With its advanced modular design, the TekFlex-16 can make up any combination of a 12x4 to 1x15 HD
Matrix. Input cards consist of HDMI, DVI, SDI, HDBaseT, and VGA. Output cards consist of HDMI, DVI,
HDBaseT, and VGA. All the cards support plug-and-play and are hot swappable. Seamless switching
is supported on all cards with Scalers on all outputs. 4K cards are available but all cards must be 4K
to maintain seamless switching.
1.1 Features
•12 card slots with flexible input/output combination with 4 fixed output card slots
•Comprehensive signal card compatibility: HDMI, DVI, SDI, VGA, HDBaseT
•Automatically recognizes input and output cards
•Powerful EDID management
•Web based GUI
•4K Cards available (Cannot mix 4K cards with 1080 cards)
•HDCP Compliant
•Seamless AV distribution through different AV signals
•All outputs have adjustable output resolution
•Controllable via front panel buttons, IR, RS232 & TCP/IP
•Control endpoints with routable RS232 commands.
1.2 Package List
•1 x TekFlex-16
•1 x IR Receiver
•1 x IR Remote
•2 x Pluggable terminal blocks
•4 x Plastic cushions
•1 x Power cord
•1 x User manual
•2 x Mounting ears
Note: Please contact your distributor immediately if any damage or defect in the components is found.

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2. Specifications
Input/Output Card Capacity
16 Total
4 Fixed Output Slots
8 Flexible Input/Output Slots
Control Ports
1 IR EYE (3.5mm mini jack, Female)
1 RS-232 (3 Pin Phoenix, Female)
1 TCP/IP (RJ45, Female
HD Card Standards
HDMI 1.4 & HDCP 1.3
UHD Card Standards
HDMI 2.0 & HDCP 2.2
Power Supply
100~240V AC
Power Consumption
270W if fully loaded
Temperature
32 ~ 122°F (0 ~ 50°C)
Humidity
10% ~ 90%
Case Dimensions
17.2″(437mm) x 5.25″(133mm) x 15″(381mm)
3U Rack-Mountable
Product Weight
14 lbs. (6.35kg)

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3. Panel Description
3.1 TekFlex-16
3.1.1 Front Panel
1) LCD Screen: Display real-time operation status
2) FIRMWARE: Micro USB port, used for firmware updates
3) PWR: Power indicator:
•OFF: No power
•RED: Normal work
•Green: Standby
4) Act: RS232 Link Indicator:
•OFF: No RS232 serial signal
•Blinking Green: Transmit RS232 serial signal
5) IR: IR indicator:
•OFF: No IR signal
•Blinking red: When the built-in IR sensor receives IR signal
6) Inputs: Back-lit buttons for input selection, ranges 0~9, 12 selectable channels in total
7) Outputs: Back-lit buttons for output selection, ranges from 0~9, 16 selectable channels in total
8) Menu:
•ALL: Select all inputs/outputs
•EDID: EDID management button, enable input to learn the EDID data from output devices
•CLEAR: Withdraw an operation before it comes into effect/exit inquiry mode
•ENTER: confirm operation/long press (3s or more) to enter inquiry mode
Note:
1) Input/ output channels are recognized as double-digit, so press channel 1~9 as 01~09
2) Operations are automatically canceled after 8 seconds unless pressing ENTER to confirm
PWR
IR
INPUT 123456 7 8
1 2 3456 7 8
ALL EDID
CLEAR ENTER
9
9
0
0
ACT
136
4
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5

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3.1.2 Rear Panel
1. 1~12 Card Slots: Flexible card slots, 12 in total, insert input / output signal cards here
2. 13~16: 4 in total. Insert output signal cards here
3. RS232: Serial control port, connect with the RS232 port of control device to control the Matrix
Switcher or the 3rd party device connected to I-BT & O-BT
4. IR ALL IN: Input port for IR control signal, connect with IR receiver (5V, with carrier), and work with
IR emitters connected to IR OUT of far-end HDBT receivers.
5. IR EYE: Connect with IR receiver (5V, with carrier) to control the switcher.
6. TCP/IP: TCP/IP control port, connect with control device (e.g. a PC).
7. Ground: Connect to grounding
8. Power port: Connect with 100~240V AC outlet.
Note:
1) TekFlex-16 supports flexible card connection to and from 12x4～1x13 matrix.
2) Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only.
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3.2 1080 Signal Cards
TekFlex-16 has 12 card slots for flexible input & output signal card combinations and 4 output slots.
Various signal cards can be selected, including VGA, DVI, SDI, HDBT, HDMI, according to specific
needs. All signal cards support seamless distribution and are hot-swappable. The TekFlex-16 can
support both 1080 and 4K cards but not in the same matrix.
The chart below shows all 1080 signal cards the TekFlex-16 supports:
Input
Output
Card
Ports
Card
Ports
TFX-ITP
(79213)
HDBaseT & Analog Audio &
RS232
TFX-OTP
(79223)
HDBaseT & Analog Audio & RS232
TFX-ISD
(79214)
SDI & Loop output
TFX-IVG
(79211)
VGA & Analog audio
TFX-OVG
(79221)
VGA & Analog audio
TFX-IDV
(79212)
DVI & Analog Audio
TFX-ODV
(79222)
DVI & Analog Audio
TFX-IHD
(79210)
HDMI & Analog Audio
TFX-OHD
(79220)
HDMI & Analog Audio

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3.2.1 TFX-ITP & TFX-OTP
•HDBaseT signal card (refer to 7.2.1 for detailed specification)
•HDMI 1.3 & HDCP 1.3 compliant
•Works with PoE HDBT transmitter / receiver to attain long-distance (up to 70m via qualified
CAT6 cable) transmission for 1080p signal and bi-directional RS232 control
•Real-time status indicator: Green LED blinks once powered on; Yellow LED lights when the port
is connected with HDBT devices
•HDBT port supports PoE with control options to enable and disable PoE
•Input card supports selectable audio embedding
•Output card supports audio de-embedding
•Output resolution adjustable via command or GUI
•Support EDID management and DDC communication
Twist the pure-color cables with their half-color cables.
Pin
Color
1
orange-white
2
orange
3
green-white
4
blue
5
blue-white
6
green
7
brown-white
8
brown
TFX-ITP
TFX-OTP

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3.2.2 TFX-ISD
•Single SDI input card (refer to 7.2.2 for detailed specification)
•1 SDI input transmits high-definition 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI signal
•Resolution range: 1080p, 1080i, 720p
•Transmit 1080p signal up to 100m
•1 loop output for local monitoring
The BNC connector is shown as the figure below.
TFX-ISD

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3.2.3 TFX-IVG & TFX-OVG
•Single VGA signal card (refer to 7.2.3 for detailed specification)
•VGA port supports VGA C-Video, YPbPr
•Input card automatically recognizes input signal format
•Output signal format adjustable via commands or GUI
•Output resolution adjustable via commands or GUI
Resolution range for VGA signal: 800x600, 1024x768, 720p, 1280x1024, 1080i, 1080p (default),
1920x1200.
Resolution range for YPbPr signal: 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
Resolution range for CVBS signal: 480i, 576i.
Pin
Signal
1
RED
2
GREEN
3
BLUE
4
ID2/RES
5
GND
6
RED_RTN
7
GREEN_RTN
8
BLUE_RTN
9
KEY/PWR
10
GND
11
ID0/RES
12
ID1/SDA
13
HSync
14
VSync
15
ID3/SCL
TFX-IVG
TFX-OVG

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When connecting to YPbPr or CVBS signal, insert converting cables according to specific pin
definitions (see the figures below):
VGA- YPbPr:
VGA-YPbPr converting guide
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
RED
6
GND
2
GREEN
7
GND
3
BLUE
8
GND
Other pins are not used.
VGA- CVBS:
VGA-C-Video converting guide
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
RED
6
GND
7
GND
8
GND
Other pins are not used.

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3.2.4 TFX-IDV & TFX-ODV
•Single DVI signal card (refer to 7.2.4 for detailed specification)
•HDMI 1.3 & HDCP 1.3 compliant, capable to transmit DVI/ HDMI signal
•Output resolution adjustable via commands or GUI: including auto, 800x600, 1024x768, 720p,
1280x1024, 1080i, 1080p (default), 1920x1200
•Input / Output audio can be enabled/ disabled via commands (default settings: input audio:
disabled; output audio: enabled)
•Features EDID management and DDC communication
Pin Layout of the DVI-I connector (Dual-Link). (Female)
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
1
T.M.D.S.Data2-
13
T.M.D.S.Data3+
2
T.M.D.S.Data2+
14
+5V Power
3
T.M.D.S. Data 2/4
Shield
15
Ground (return for +5V,
Hsync and Vsync)
4
T.M.D.S. Data 4-
16
Hot Plug Detect
5
T.M.D.S. Data 4+
17
T.M.D.S. Data 0-
6
DDC Clock
18
T.M.D.S. Data 0+
7
DDC Data
19
T.M.D.S. Data 0/5 Shield
8
Analog Vertical Sync
20
T.M.D.S.Data5-
9
T.M.D.S.Data1-
21
T.M.D.S.Data5+
10
T.M.D.S.Data1+
22
T.M.D.S. Clock Shield
11
T.M.D.S.Data1/3 Shield
23
T.M.D. S. Clock +
12
T.M.D.S.Data3-
13
T.M.D.S.Data3+
TFX-IDV
TFX-ODV

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3.2.5 TFX-IHD & TFX-OHD
•Single HDMI signal card (refer to 7.2.5 for detailed specification)
•HDMI 1.3 & HDCP 1.3 compliant, capable to transmit DVI/HDMI signal
•Auto-detect input resolution
•Max resolution: 1080p@60Hz
•Output resolution adjustable via commands or GUI: including auto, 800x600, 1024x768, 720p,
1280x1024, 1080i, 1080p (default), 1920x1200
•Support EDID Management and DDC communication
•Input audio source selectable via command, including HDMI embedded audio (default), and
analog audio
•Analog output audio can be enabled/disabled via commands (default: enabled)
Pin layout of the HDMI connector (female).
No.
Signal
No.
Signal
1
TMDS Data 2+
11
TMDS Clock Shield
2
TMDS Data 2
Shield
12
TMDS Clock-
3
TMDS Data 2-
13
CEC
4
TMDS Data 1+
14
N.C.
5
TMDS Data 1
Shield
15
SCL
6
TMDS Data 1-
16
SDA
7
TMDS Data 0+
17
DDC/CEC Ground
8
TMDS Data 0
Shield
18
+5V Power
9
TMDS Data 0-
19
Hot Plug Detect
10
TMDS Clock+
TMDS Clock Shield
TFX-IHD
TFX-OHD

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3.3 4K Signal Cards
These are the Matrix Switcher 4K signal cards for HDMI and HDBT. All the signal cards support
seamless switching and hot-plug as long as they are all 4K.
The chart below shows all signal cards:
Input
Output
Card
Ports
Card
Ports
TFX-IUH
(79230)
4K HDMI & Analog Audio
TFX-OUH
(79240)
4K HDMI & Analog Audio
TFX-IBT+
(79233)
4K HDBT & Analog Audio &
RS232 & IR
TFX-OBT+
(79243)
4K HDBT & Analog Audio &
RS232 & IR
TFX-IUV
(79211)
4K VGA & Analog audio
3.3.1 TFX-IUH & TFX-OUH
Single 4K seamless HDMI signal card (refer to 5.2.1 for detailed specification).
HDMI2.0 & HDCP2.2 compliant, capable to transmit HDMI/ DVI-I/DVI-D signal;
Auto-detect input resolution;
Max resolution: 4K×2K@60Hz;
The default output resolution is 4K×2K@30Hz and it can be adjusted via commands or GUI, support
4K×2K@60Hz, 1024×768@60Hz, 1920×1080p@60Hz, 1280×720@60Hz;
Support EDID Management (default EDID: 4K×2K@30Hz) and DDC communication;
Input audio source selectable via command or GUI, including HDMI embedded audio (default), and
external analog audio.
TFX-IUH
TFX-OUH

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Pin layout of the HDMI connector (female):
No.
Signal
No.
Signal
1
TMDS Data 2+
11
TMDS Clock Shield
2
TMDS Data 2 Shield
12
TMDS Clock-
3
TMDS Data 2-
13
CEC
4
TMDS Data 1+
14
N.C.
5
TMDS Data 1 Shield
15
SCL
6
TMDS Data 1-
16
SDA
7
TMDS Data 0+
17
DDC/CEC Ground
8
TMDS Data 0 Shield
18
+5V Power
9
TMDS Data 0-
19
Hot Plug Detect
10
TMDS Clock+
TMDS Clock Shield

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3.3.2 TFX-IBT+ & TFX-OBT+
4K seamless HDBT signal card (refer to 6.2.2 for detailed specification)
Max resolution: 4K×2K@60Hz;
Adaptive HDCP input and support HDCP 2.2, the output signal supports HDCP 1.4;
Work with HDBT transmitter/receiver to attain long-distance transmission (up to 70m via qualified
CAT6 cable for 1080P or 40m for 4K signal);
Real-time work status indicator: yellow LED blinks once powered on; green LED lights when the port is
connected with HDBT devices;
HDBT port supports PoE;
Input audio source selectable via command or GUI, including HDMI embedded audio (default), and
external analog audio;
The default output resolution is 4K×2K@30Hz and it can be adjusted via commands or GUI, support
4K×2K@60Hz, 1024×768@60Hz, 1920×1080p@60Hz, 1280×720@60Hz;
Support bi-directional RS232 control;
Support bi-directional IR control, compatible with 5V/12V IR receiver (default: 5V);
Support EDID Management (default EDID: 4K×2K@30Hz) and DDC communication.

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Pin layout of the HDBT connector:
Pin
Color
1
Orange-White
2
Orange
3
Green-White
4
Blue
5
Blue-White
6
Green
7
Brown-White
8
Brown
Twist the pure-color cables with their half-color cables.
TFX-IBT+
TFX-OBT+