Blu Stream MX44KVM User manual
MX44KVM
User Manual
RevA0_MX44KVM_User_Manual_210830
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DEVICE 1
4x4 USB KVM Matrix
DEVICE 2 DEVICE 3 DEVICE 4
SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT
USB HOST RS-232 1IR CTRLTCP/IPUSB DEVICES RS-232 2
1234
24V 1.25A
TX RX TX RX 1 2 34
GPIO
MX44KVM
1234
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Surge Protection Device
Recommended
This product contains sensitive
electrical components that may be
damaged by electrical spikes, surges,
electric shock, lightning strikes, etc.
Use of surge protection systems is
highly recommended in order to
protect and extend the life of your
equipment.
Contents
Thank you for purchasing
this product.
For optimum performance and safety,
please read these instructions care-
fully before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
Introduction 03
Features 03
Front Panel Description 04
Rear Panel Description 04
Infrared (IR) Control 05
Web GUI Control 05 - 11
Remote Control Description 12
IR Commands 12 - 13
Specifications 14
Package Contents 14
Maintenance 14
RS-232 Config & Telnet Commands 15 - 16
Web-GUI Firmware Update 17 - 18
Example Schematic 19
Certifications 20
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Our 4x4 USB 3.0 KVM Matrix oers unprecedented performance and value for the custom
and commercial installation market. The MX44KVM is a USB 3.0 Matrix package allowing 4x
USB peripheral devices to be shared between 4x host devices, supporting plug-and-play
capabliities, and USB data transfer rates up to 5Gbps.
The Matrix provides advanced features including cascading of multiple MX44KVM units,
GPIO functionality for 3rd party product triggers, an in-built web browser interface
module for control and configuration of the Matrix, along with RS-232 for seamless control
integration. An RS-232 loop-through connection allows for the MX44KVM to be intrinsically
linked to any Blustream video matrix product for the addition of KVM support to our
video-only switching products.
Introduction
FEATURES:
• 4x4 USB KVM Matrix allowing up to 4x USB peripheral devices to be shared between 4x host devices
• USB 3.0 conectivity with data transfer rates up to 5Gbps
• Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
• Plug-and-play with no drivers, downloads, or soware required
• USB-A connections provide 5V 900mA
• Features 4x configurable GPIO ports for integration with 3rd party products
• Features RS-232 loop-through for repetition of incoming RS-232 commands to additional Blustream products
• Assignable inputs and outputs allowing automated switching when used with existing Blustream Matrix products
• Web interface module for control and configuration of the MX44KVM
• Control via front panel, IR, RS-232, and TCP/IP
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Front Panel Description
Rear Panel Description
2 3
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1Power LED - Illuminates blue when the device is powered on. Illuminates red when the device is powered o
2Selection LED – The illuminated number correspnds to the USB Host the selected USB Device is routed to
3Select Button - Press to cycle the selected USB Device through each USB Host output
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DEVICE 1
4x4 USB KVM Matrix
DEVICE 2 DEVICE 3 DEVICE 4
SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT
USB HOST RS-232 1IR CTRLTCP/IPUSB DEVICES RS-232 2
1234
24V 1.25A
TX RX TX RX 1 2 34
GPIO
MX44KVM
1234
1USB Host - Connects to USB port of Host device
2USB Device - Connects to USB Devices or peripherals
3TCP/IP - RJ45 connector for TCP/IP and Web-GUI control of the Matrix
4IR Control Input - 3.5mm stereo connector to connect to Blustream IR receiver for IR control of the Matrix
5RS-232 Port 1 - 3-pin Phoenix connector for direct RS-232 control of the Matrix
6RS-232 Port 2 - 3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 pass-through to cascaded MX44KVM or a Blustream HDMI/
HDBaseT Matrix
7GPIO Port - 5-pin Phoenix connector for input sense/output relay/contact closure control of 3rd party devices
824V/1.25A DC power input 4-pin DIN connector
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DEVICE 1
4x4 USB KVM Matrix
DEVICE 2 DEVICE 3 DEVICE 4
SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT
USB HOST RS-232 1IR CTRLTCP/IPUSB DEVICES RS-232 2
1234
24V 1.25A
TX RX TX RX 1 2 34
GPIO
MX44KVM
1234
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This following pages outlines the operation of the Matrix Web-GUI. Connect the TCP/IP RJ45 socket to the local
network in order to access the products Web-GUI, or connect a PC directly to the TCP/IP port for initial configuration.
By default the Matrix is set to DHCP, however if a DHCP server (eg: network router) is not installed the matrix IP address
will revert to the below details:
Default IP Address: 192.168.0.200 Default Username: blustream Default Password: 1234
The Web-GUI supports multiple users along with multiple user permissions as follows:
Guest Account - This account does not require a user to login. The Guest account can only change sources for each
zone. Guest access can be changed by the Admin, limiting inputs or outputs as necessary.
User Accounts - 7x User accounts can be utilised, each with individual login details. User accounts can be assigned
permissions to specific areas and functions. A User must log in to make use of these functions.
Admin Account - This account allows full access to all functions of the Matrix, as well as assigning users with individual
permissions.
Web-GUI Control
The Blustream range of matrix products include Matrix control via IR.
IMPORTANT: Blustream Infrared products are all 5V and NOT compatible with alternative manufacturers
Infrared solutions. When using third party 12V IR control solutions please use the Blustream IRCAB cable for IR
conversion.
IR Receiver - IRR
Blustream 5V IR receiver to receive
an IR signal for control of the matrix.
IR Control Cable - IRCAB (supplied)
Blustream IR Control cable 3.5mm Mono to
3.5mm Stereo for linking third party control
solutions to Blustream products.
Compatible with 12V IR 3 party products.
Please Note: cable is directional as
indicated.
IR Receiver - Stereo 3.5mm
Infrared (IR) Control
Signal
5V
Ground
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Login Page
The Login Page allows a User or Admin to login and access additional functionality.
This page displays the current firmware version of both the Matrix and Web-GUI.
Guest Control Page
The Guest Control Page allows a guest to change inputs for each zone without needing to be logged into the matrix.
Simply select the square that corresponds with the input and zone needing to be changed.
There is also a power button on the lower right corner to turn the Matrix on or o.
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User Control Page
A logged in User, or Admin Control page allows a User to change inputs and/or presets for each Host. To change inputs,
select the square that corresponds with the input and zone output needing to be changed. On the right, a preset can
be recalled, or save the current input/output configuration into a specified preset slot.
There is also a power button on the lower right corner to turn the Matrix on or o.
Host Configuration Page
The Host Configuration page allows each of the USB Host inputs to be assigned an ID assosciated with an input into
a Blustream AV Matrix, as well as a name. This is particularly useful when being used in conjunction with a Blustream
AV Matrix. The MX44KVM can be cascaded with multiple MX44KVM units, with each USB Host assigned a specific ID
number to switch with the associated inputs on additional MX44KVM, or AV Matrix products.
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Device Configuration Page
The Device Configuration page allows each of the USB Device peripherals to be assigned an ID assosciated with an
input into a Blustream AV Matrix, as well as a name. This is particularly useful when being used in conjunction with a
Blustream AV Matrix. The MX44KVM can be cascaded with multiple MX44KVM units, with each USB Device assigned a
specific ID number to switch with the assosciated output on additional MX44KVM, or AV Matrix products.
Preset Configuration Page
The Preset Configuration Page allows a User to change the naming of the presets on the Control Page of the Matrix for
simpler navigation by additonal users.
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GPIO Page
The GPIO (General Purpose Input / Output) page allows for the configuration of the functionality of the GPIO ports on
the MX44KVM.
Each of the MX44KVM’s four I/O ports can be configured as either Inputs or Outputs, and have the following
independent options available:
Input Triggers:
The MX44KVM can be triggered to carry out an action when a voltage is sensed from one of the GPIO’s set to Input.
Trigger Conditions: Low Level (0-6V), or High Level (6-12V)
Trigger Event: Activate Standby, or Activate Auto Switching
Output Triggers:
The MX44KVM’s outputs can be used as either a contact closure, or to output a 5V or 12V trigger for a set period of
time.
Output type: 5V 50mA, 12V 50mA, or contact closure
Output duraction: 1min to 60mins, or always on
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RS-232 Page
The RS-232 page allows for commands to be sent out of the local RS-232 port on the Matrix.
Baud rate and terminator command, as well as Hex or ASCII can be selected.
Sending an RS-232 command out via the Matrix can be useful in assisting with debugging and fault finding an RS-232
device connected to the Matrix.
Network Page
The Network page allows the ability to specify the TCP/IP network port settings. Static IP or DHCP, can be selected
as well as specification of a fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. The Telnet port can also be adjusted for
individual control systems as required.
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