Solutions MS-0401E User manual
User Guide
MS-0401E
4-way HDBaseT / IP Gateway
Revision: 1.0 - June 2023
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Introduction 03
Key Features 03
Connectivity Overview (front & back) 04
Single Input to Multiple Outputs 05
Multiple Inputs to Single Output 05
Cascading 06
Cabling for HDBaseT 06
Power 06
Control Tools 07
UART RS232 User Interface 08
Web-based User Interface 11
JSON Interface 12
Firmware Upgrade 13
Specifications & Package Contents 14
Example Schematics 15
Appendix 17
Contents
Notices
• This MSolutions product contains electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric
shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of surge protection is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life
of your equipment.
• The transmission distances of HDMI over CAT cables are measured using TE CONNECTIVITY 1427071-6 EIA/
TIA-568-B termination (T568B) of cables is recommended for optimal performance. To minimise interference of
unshielded twisted pairs in the CAT5e/6 cable, do not run the HDBaseT / CAT5e/6/6a cabling with or in close
parallel proximity to mains power cables.
• Do not substitute or use any other power supply other than the enclosed unit, or an MSolutions approved
replacement. Do not disassemble either the Transmitter or Receiver units for any reason. Doing so will void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
• MSolutions reserves the right to change the specifications of this unit without prior notice. As a result of this,
physical representations or graphical elements contained within this user guide may not be accurate.
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Introduction
The MSolutions 4-way HDBaseT / IP Gateway is a small form-factor unit with 5 x HDBaseT / IP
ports, oering an eicient HDBaseT / IP switching platform.
The unit is designed to oer two diering types of HDBaseT / IP switching, allowing for up to 4 x
HDBaseT source devices (Transmitters) or IP Hosts to be linked through the MSolutions Gateway
to a single HDBaseT / IP output, or for a single HDBaseT / IP input to be independently switched to
the 4x HDBaseT / IP outputs.
The unit can be used with any manufacturers compatible HDBaseT transmitter and receiver
equipment to provide extra connectivity to larger distribution systems, or for separation of multiple
units via LAN, to provide a simple, yet cost-eective switching solution.
Key Features
• Inline switching of HDBaseT Transmitters or Receivers: 1 x input to 4 x selectable outputs, or
4 x independent inputs to 1 x output
• Supports multiple control interfaces, including built-in web UI, UART RS232, 4 buttons keypad,
and JSON interface.
• Supports multiple protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, and MQTT.
• Low power consumption.
• Easy configuration and management through a web-based user interface.
• Supports firmware upgrade using UART interface.
• Can be used for dynamic routing of LAN connections (outside of HDBaseT spec)
• Interoperability with all HDBaseT manufacturers equipment
• Distances of manufacturers HDBaseT equipment maintained with switch inline
• Support for all HDBaseT specifications up to HDBaseT Spec 3.0 including video, audio, audio
return, control and Ethernet (based on spec of individual TX or RX attached)
• Transparent to HDCP content being sent via HDBaseT - pass-through is based on the
specification of the HDBaseT transmitter and receiver modules attached
• Supports pass-through of all HDBaseT power formats: PoE, PoH, PoC up to 100W
• Internal galvanic separation of inputs / outputs to ensure disconnect when ports are not in use
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Connectivity Overview - front
Connectivity Overview - back
• HDBaseT input / output ports (x 4) - connect to CAT cable to transmitter/s or receiver/s
1. Power connector – connect to supplied 12V 2A power supply
2. 3-pin Phoenix connector
3. TCP/IP
4. Channel Select
5. Control – 5-pin Phoenix connector
6. HDBaseT Input / Output – connect to CAT cable to transmitter or receiver
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Single Input to Multiple Outputs
The MS-0401E can be used to transfer the signal from one point of transmission to one of the 4 x
outputs. When there is no power to the MS-0401E, port 1 is automatically selected as a static pass-
through.
Please note: the input is only ever routed to one output in this configuration. The unit does not act
as a splitter connecting all outputs ot the input simultaneously.
Multiple Inputs to Single Output
The MS-0401E can also be used to route any of up to 4 x input signals to the output.
MS-0401E
Single Output Up to 4 x
individual
inputs
HDBaseT
/ LAN
MS-0401E
Single Input
Up to 4 x
individual
outputs
HDBaseT
/ LAN
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Power
The MS-0401E allows for all HDBaseT and PoE power schemes to pass-through the unit the
same as if a single CAT cable were to be connected between the transmission equipment were
connected to the remote equipment. The MS-0401E does not use the PoE, or power contained
within the signal for its own switching or power processes.
Cabling for HDBaseT
It is important that the interconnecting CAT cable between the MSolutions HDBaseT switch and
the HDBaseT / LAN equipment is terminated using the correct RJ45 pin configuration. The link CAT
cable must be a ‘straight’ (pin-to-pin) CAT cable and it is advised that this is wired to the T568B
wiring standard as this format is less prone to EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference).
When installing CAT cables it is advised that the best possible CAT cable quality possible is used.
HDMI distribution products will only work if used with CAT5e standard cable or above. MSolutions
recommends using a CAT6 (or higher) cable for installations, especially when running over longer
distances, in areas of high EMI, or with 4K signal distribution.
For HDBaseT and HDMI testing capabilities, please refer to the MSolutions MS-TestPro to prove
CAT cables can be used for video signal distribution.
Cascading
Networks and HDBaseT connectivity can be expanded using multiple MS-0401E units inline
between point of transmission to receive. Adding in a subsequent MS-0401E unit will provide
connectivity to up to 7 x displays from a single source. Cascading can also work for extra inputs.
MS-0401E
MS-0401E
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Control Tools
Four MS-0401E Interfaces
3 JSON Interface
for integration with other applications
4 Keypad
1 UART RS232
for firmware upgrade and debugging
2 Web-based UI
DHCP UI for configuration and management
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1. UART RS232 User Interface for firmware upgrade and debugging
MSolutions provides an RS232 API inteface so that third party controllers can control the MS0401E.
The app can be downloaded from the MSolutions website at: www.msol.com/ms-0401e
MS-0401E Application:
Com port setup
Com port status
Configuration
Connect to
the MS-0401E
Select the port to connect
Current connected port
Programming progress bar
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IPMX interface
Conduct IP interface
Assign port name
Port labeling
IPMX interface
configuration
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Third Party Controller:
Note: Don’t append CR, LF to the command.
COMMAND
RR
01
02
03
04
ip
er
b
bt
DESCRIPTION
Reply: current state: “R1”, “R2” … etc.
Set new switch state (no reply)
Reply: network settings and state
Reset network settings to default
Reply: “Settings have been reset to default”
Reply: firmware version
Start bootloader mode
Switch RS232 Command List
Note: Don’t append CR, LF to the command.
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