MX44KVM - Uncategorized Blustream - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	HDMI KVM Switch 4x4
Dimensions	280 x 120 x 40 mm
Weight	1.2 kg
Power Supply	5V DC, 2A
Video Resolution	Up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4)
HDCP Support	HDCP 2.2
Input Interfaces	4x HDMI Type A, 4x USB-B
Output Interfaces	4x HDMI Type A, 2x USB-A (peripheral sharing)
Control Interfaces	IR, RS-232, front panel buttons
Audio Support	Embedded audio passthrough
Switching Method	Front panel, IR remote, RS-232, auto-sensing
USB Compatibility	USB 2.0 for keyboard/mouse and HID devices
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Humidity	20% to 90% non-condensing
Housing Material	Metal chassis
Mounting	Rack-mountable (ears included)
Accessories Included	Power adapter, IR receiver, rack ears, user manual
Cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquids.
Safety	Operate in a well-ventilated area; avoid moisture.
Repairability	Modular design; spare parts available upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions - MX44KVM Blustream

What is the maximum video resolution supported by the MX44KVM?

The MX44KVM supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling.

How do I switch between sources?

You can switch sources using the front panel buttons, an IR remote (included), or via RS-232 commands.

Does the MX44KVM support HDCP?

Yes, it supports HDCP 2.2 compliance, ensuring compatibility with protected content sources.

Can I share USB devices between computers?

Yes, the two USB-A ports on the front allow sharing of peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, or flash drives across all connected computers.

What control options are available?

The device offers multiple control options: front panel, IR remote, RS-232 serial commands, and auto-sensing based on last active port.

Is the MX44KVM rack-mountable?

Yes, it comes with rack ears for mounting in a standard 19-inch rack. The unit is 1U high.

How do I get replacement parts if something fails?

Replacement parts such as power adapters, IR receivers, and cables are available through authorized dealers or by contacting Blustream support.

What is the power requirement?

The device requires a 5V DC, 2A power supply. An adapter is included in the box.

Can the MX44KVM be used with a mix of 4K and 1080p displays?

Yes, it can auto-negotiate the resolution and sync each output independently to the connected display's capabilities.

Is audio supported through HDMI?

Yes, multi-channel audio formats are passed through HDMI along with the video signal.

USER MANUAL MX44KVM Blustream

MX44KVM User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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

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

Introduction

Our 4x4 USB 3.0 KVM Matrix offers 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 capabilities, 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.

FEATURES:

• 4x4 USB KVM Matrix allowing up to 4x USB peripheral devices to be shared between 4x host devices
  • USB 3.0 connectivity with data transfer rates up to 5Gbps
• Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
• Plug-and-play with no drivers, downloads, or software 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

Front Panel Description

Power LED - Illuminates blue when the device is powered on. Illuminates red when the device is powered off
2 Selection LED – The illuminated number corresponds to the USB Host the selected USB Device is routed to
3 Select Button - Press to cycle the selected USB Device through each USB Host output

Rear Panel Description

USB Host - Connects to USB port of Host device
② USB Device - Connects to USB Devices or peripherals
3 TCP/IP - RJ45 connector for TCP/IP and Web-GUI control of the Matrix
4 IR Control Input - 3.5mm stereo connector to connect to Blustream IR receiver for IR control of the Matrix
5 RS-232 Port 1 - 3-pin Phoenix connector for direct RS-232 control of the Matrix
6 RS-232 Port 2 - 3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 pass-through to cascaded MX44KVM or a Blustream HDMI/HDBaseT Matrix
7 GPIO Port - 5-pin Phoenix connector for input sense/output relay/contact closure control of 3rd party devices
8 24V/1.25A DC power input 4-pin DIN connector

Infrared (IR) 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.

Line drawing of two electrical connectors with wires (no text or symbols)

IR Receiver - Stereo 3.5mm

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.

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Web-GUI Control

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.

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 off.

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 off.

Host Configuration Page

The Host Configuration page allows each of the USB Host inputs to be assigned an ID associated 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.

Device Configuration Page

The Device Configuration page allows each of the USB Device peripherals to be assigned an ID associated 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 associated 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 additional users.

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 duration: 1min to 60mins, or always on

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.

Upgrade Page

The Upgrade page shows the current firmware versions on the Matrix, this includes the Web-GUI version and MCU firmware versions. The Matrix (MCU) firmware can be uploaded from this page as required. Please refer to the instructions within the files on the Blustream website prior to undertaking a fiurmware update. To update the firmware of the unit, download the relevant file from the Blustream website, browse for the firmware update file on your PC, and press Submit. Do not un-plug or turn off the updating PC during the update process.

Admin Page

The Admin page allows the Admin user to configure up to 8x Users including a Guest user. Users have permission to update their own passwords as required, but can also be carried from this page by the Admin as required.

The Admin, or Users who have been given Admin permissions, are able to allocate permissions to Users. These permissions include allowing or disabling access to individual pagea within the Web-GUI, as well as access to each input or output of the Matrix.

The Admin page also allows for the front panel buttons, and front panel IR control to be locked or unlocked. The Matrix can be factory defaulted by clicking the Reset button. This resets the matrix back to factory settings - this includes naming, users, permissions and network settings.

Remote Control Description

IR Commands

OUTPUT AND INPUT SELECTION

Please note the MX44KVM supports the Blustream REM16 (16x16) remote control.

A Select the zone Output you wish to change the source on (Numbers 1-16 correspond to the zone outputs 1-16, or All corresponds with all outputs).
Pressing the PTP button will mirror all inputs and outputs (Example - Input 1 to output 1, input 2 to output 2 etc).

B Select the source Input you wish to change the selected zone to (numbers 1-8 correspond to the source inputs 1-8m or All corresponds with all inputs)

NEC Customer Code = 1898

Advanced matrix features are not available via IR commands

COMMAND NEC HEX
POWER TOGGLE	0x14	0000 006e 0000 002c 0160 00b0 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0042 0016 0042 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0015 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0013 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0014 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0018 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0017 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0019 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0012 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 002 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0022 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0042 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0018 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0016 0016 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0016 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0018 0018 0018 0018 0022 0016 0018 0019 0019 0019 0019 0019 0019 0019 0022 0016 0018 0019 0019 0019 0019 0022 0016 0018 0019 0019 0019 0022 0016 0018 0019 0019 0022 0016 0018 0019 0022 0016 0018 0019 0022 0016 0018 0019 0022 0016 0018 0019 0022 0022 0016 0018 0019 0022 0016 0018 0019 0022 0022 0016 0018 0019 0022 0022 0016 0018 0019 0022 0022 0016 0018 0019 0022 0022 0016 0018 0019 0023 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0023 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0023 0024 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0024 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0023 0024 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0022 0023 0024 0023 0024 0023 0024 0023 0024 0023 0024 0023 0024 0023 0024 0023 0024 0023 0024 0023 0024 0023 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0026 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0025 0027 0025 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0027 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0028 0029 0029 0029 0029 0029 0029 0029 0029 0029 0029 0029 0029 0029 0029 0029 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 004 0.
OUTPUT 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x	OUTPUT 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x	OUTPUT 1x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

IR Commands

COMMAND NEC HEX
OUTPUT 15 0x48		0000 006e 0000 002c 0160 0050 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0015 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0013 0016 0042 0016 0042 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0014 0016 0042 0016 0042 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0015 0016 0016 0016 0015 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0015 0016 0016 0016 0014 0016 0042 0016 0042 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0015 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0015 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0015 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0017 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0017 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0017 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 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Specifications

• USB Device Connectors: 4 x USB Type A, female
• USB Host Connectors: 4 x USB Type B, female
• RS-232 Serial Port: 2 x 3-pin Phoenix connector
• IR Input Ports: 1 x 3.5mm stereo jack
• TCP/IP Control Port: 1 x RJ45, female
• GPIO Port: 1 x 5-pin Phoenix connector
• Casing Dimensions (W x H x D): 273mm x 168mm x 25mm
• Shipping Weight: 0.8kg (TBC)
- Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (-5°C to +55°C)
• Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-25°C to +70°C)
• Power Supply: 24V/1.25A DC, 4-pin DIN connector

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions are approximate.

Package Contents

• 1×MX44KVM
• 1x Mounting kit
• 1 x USB-A to USB-B cable
• 1x IRR receiver
• 1 x IRCAB control cable - 3.5mm-3.5mm cable
• 2 x 3-pin Phoenix connector
• 1 x 5-pin Phoenix connector
• 1 x 24V/1.25A DC power supply
  • 1 x Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzene to clean this unit.

RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands

The Blustream matrix can be controlled via serial and TCP/IP.

RS-232 port 1 is used for configuration and control of the product. RS-232 port 2 is used for cascading multiple MX44KVM units together to create a larger I/O KVM matrix system, or when used in conjunction with a Bustream AV matrix to add KVM switching to a larger system.

The default RS-232 communication settings for both ports are:

Baud rate: 57600

Data bit: 8

Stop bit: 1

Parity bit: none

The following pages list all available serial commands for RS-232 port 1:

Commonly used Serial Commands

There are several commands that are commonly used for control and testing:

STATUS Status will give feedback on matrix such as zones on, type of connection etc...

PON Power on

POFF Power off

USBOUTxxFRyy (xx is the Host / zone out, yy is the USB Device input)

Example:- USBOUT01FR04 (This would switch host 1 to device 4)

Common Mistakes

- Carriage return – Some programs do not require the carriage return, where others will not work unless included after / within the string. In the case of some Terminal software the token is used to execute a carriage return. Depending on the program you are using this token maybe different. Some other examples that other control systems deploy include \r or 0D (in hex)

- Spaces – Blustream commands do not require space between commands unless specified. There may be some programs that require spacing in order to work.

• How the string should look is as follows USBOUT01FR02
• How the string may look if spaces are required: USBOUT{Space}01{Space}FR{Space}02

- Baud rate or other serial protocol settings are not correct

RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands

COMMAND ACTION

? / HELP Print System Status And Port Status
STATUS Print All Input Status
INSTA Print All Output Status
OUTSTA Print All GPIO Input Status
GPOUTSTATUS Print All GPIO Output Status
GPINSTATUS Print All Preset Configurations
PRESETSTATUS Print All Cascade Status
CASCADESTATUS Set System Power On Or Off
PON/OFF Set System Key Control On Or Off
KEY ON/OFF Reset System To Default Setting
RESET	Set System Front Panel IR Control On Or Off(Type 'Yes' To Confirm, Or Send Other Command To Discard)
USBOUT xx FR yy	Set USB HOST From DEVICE:yyxx = [01-04] : USB HOST 1 - 4yy = [01-04] : USB DEVICE 1 - 4yy = 00 : All USB DEVICE
PRESET pp SAVE	Save Current Output Connections To Preset pp Configpp = [01-09] : Presets 1 - 9
PRESET pp CLR	Delete Preset pp Configpp = [00-09] : 00 : All Presets, pp = [01-09] : Preset 1 - 9
PRESET pp APPLY	Apply Preset pp Config To Output Connectionpp = [01-09] : Presets 1 - 9
GPIOENABLE x	Set GPIO Enable/Disablex = [0-1] 0 : Disable, 1 : Enable
AUTO-SWITCHING ON/OFF	Set Auto-Switching Mode On/Off
HOST xx FR yy	Sets Correspondence Between Input And Input Cascadesxx = [01-04] : USB HOST 1 - 4yy = [01-16] : AV INPUT 1 - 16
DEVICE xx OUT yy	Sets The Correspondence Of The Output Cascadesxx = [01-04] : USB DEVICE 1 - 4yy = [01-16] : AV OUTPUT 1 - 16
OUTPIN xx MODE yyTIME zzzz	Set GPIOOUTpin: xx Mode: yy Time: zzzzxx = 00 : GPIO Allxx = [01-04] : GPIO 1 - 4yy = 00 : Close Output Modeyy = [01-03] : Mode 1 - 3 (1: output 5v 50mA, 2: output 12v 50mA, 3: Contact Closure)zzzz = [0005-1800] : time 0.5s - 180s
INPIN xx MODE yySN z	Set GPIOINpin: xx Mode: yy Sign: zxx = 00 : GPIO Allxx = [01-04] : GPIO 1 - 4yy = [00-02] : Mode 0 - 2 (0-Turn Off All Detection Modes,1-Turn On Standby Mode Detection,2-Turn On Auto-Switching Mode Detection)z = [0-1] : SN 0 - 1 (Trigger Level: 0 - Low Level Valid, 1 - High Level Valid)

COMMAND ACTION

RS232BAUD z	Set RS232 Baud Rate To xxz = 1 - 2400, 2 - 4800, 3 - 9600, 4 - 19200, 5 - 38400, 6 - 57600 (Default), 7 - 115200
RS232ONOUT z:a:b	Command a Whose Baud Rate Is z On Output RS232-2z = a ASCII, h HEXa = 1 - 2400, 2 - 4800, 3 - 9600, 4 - 19200, 5 - 38400, 6 - 57600 (Default), 7 - 115200b = RS231 Command
NET DHCP ON/OFF	Set Auto IP{DHCP} On Or Off
NET IP xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx	Set IP Address
NET GW xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx	Set Gateway Address
NET SM xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx	Set Subnet Mask Address
NET RB	Set Network Reboot And Apply New Config!!!
NET TN xxxx Set Telnet	Port
NET TN ON/OFF	Set Telnet Port On Or Off
NET TN8000 ON/OFF	Set Telnet Port 8000 On Or Off

Web-GUI Firmware Update

The Web-GUI of the Matrix is used to configure and control the product through a web portal. The Matrix can be accessed on any internet connected device including: tablets, smart phones and laptops that are on the same network.

As the Web-GUI is used to update the main matrix firmware it is important to ensure that the Web-GUI firmware is the latest version PRIOR to updating the main MCU firmware. Please check the current firmware version against the version available to download from the Blustream website.

To update the Web-GUI firmware:

1) Login to the Web-GUI update menu:

Default IP Address: 192.168.0.200:100

Default Username: blustream Default Password: 1234

Please note: the IP address may differ if default network settings have been updated. If this is the case, please replace the following with the products current IP address:

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX:100

2) When the Web-GUI menu interface has been accessed, expand the 'Administration' file in the menu tree by clicking the small '+' icon next to the file.

3) Select 'Upload Firmware':

4) Click 'Choose File' and select the Web-GUI/MediaTek firmware file downloaded in advance from the Blustream website. This will be a .bin file:

5) Press 'Apply' to begin the firmware update process.

The update process will take up to 1 minute to complete. Do not refresh or navigate away from this page, or disconnect the matrix from the PC until the update process has completed.

Example Schematic

graph TD
    A["HOST DEVICES"] --> B["Host Devices"]
    B --> C["USB DEVICES"]
    C --> D["Control Processor"]
    D --> E["Network Switch Bluestream Video Matrix"]
    E --> F["GPIO - for input sense/output relay/contact closure control of 3rd party devices"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#bbf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#bfb,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ffb,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#fff,stroke:#333

Certifications

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION - changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CANADA, AVIS D'INDUSTRY CANADA (IC)

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

BLUSTREA

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