Safety precautions

• 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. It may result in electrical shock or burn.
• 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 extension cable in case of extrusion.
• 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 fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by overheat.
• 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. It can cause malfunction.
• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the 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, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.

Introduction

Thanks for choosing the professional PT-SW-HD41USB 4x1 Switcher. The switcher features four HDMI video inputs and one HDMI output. It supports HDMI video resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDR 10 and Dolby Vision. The switcher provides one stereo audio output for audio de-embedding, and provides four type-B USB ports and three type-A USB ports for KVM management, the four HDMI computers can be controlled via one keyboard, one mouse and one monitor. In addition, the switcher features four GR ports to connect the PT-IPF-HU interface panels for source selection and black screen setting. The switcher can also be controlled via RS232 and front panel buttons.

Feature

• 4x1 HDMI 2.0 Switcher with KVM.
• Supports video resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR 10 and Dolby Vision.
• HDCP 2.2 compliant.
• Compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac OS.
• 3.5mm stereo audio output for audio de-embedding.
• Convenient and cost-effective USB 3.0 peripheral sharing.
• Controls four HDMI computers via one keyboard, one mouse and one monitor.
• KVM auto-switching based on TMDS/5V detection.
• Controllable by buttons, RS232 commands and the PT-IPF-HU interface panels.
• Simplifies wiring for easy installation

Package List

• 1x 4x1 Switcher
• 2x Mounting Ears with 4 Screws
• 1x Power Adapter (12V DC 2A)
• 4x 3-pin Terminal Blocks
• 4x Plastic Cushions
• 1x User Manual

Panel Description

Note: Please contact your distributor immediately if any damage or defect in the components is found.

Front Panel

Note: All the input source LEDs will go out when pressing Black Output button.

Rear Panel

Specification

System Diagram

• Make sure all components and accessories included before installation.
• System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and humidity.
• All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and safe.
• All devices should be connected before power on

The following diagrams illustrate typical input and output connections that can be utilized with this switcher:
The switcher is used alone:

Manual Switching

Press button 1~4 to the corresponding HDMI input source.

Auto Switching

Press AUTO to enable auto switch mode, and then the button LED will illuminate blue.
When in auto mode, the switcher follows the rules in the certain circumstances:

• The switcher will automatically switch to the first available active input starting at input 1 to 4.
• Press the source button (1, 2, 3 or 4) can directly change the input source.
• New Input: Upon detecting a new input, the switcher will automatically select the new source.
• Detection input signal source: 5V(Default) or TMDS.
• Reboot: Once power is restored to the switcher, if the last selected source is still available, the switcher will still output this signal, otherwise, the switcher will switch to the first available active input starting at input 1.
• Source Removed: When an active source is removed, the switcher will switch to the first available active input starting at input 1.
• Press AUTO again can exit auto switch mode, but the input source will remain the current setting.

Note: The factory default is auto switching mode.

Table Grommet Control

The optional interface panel (PT-IFP-HU) can be used for input source selection and black screen.

• Press Show Me on interface panel (PT-IFP-HU) to select HDMI source.
• Press Black Output on interface panel (PT-IFP-HU) to let display be black screen.

RS232 Control Software

Here take the software docklight as an example.

• Installation
• Please download the latest Software Version from the link below: https://docklight.de/download/Docklight.zip
• Then follow the installation wizard for installation on Windows 7 and 10.
• After the installation, Docklight can be run for the first time and should look like the below screen shot:

Registration is not necessary unless you wish to save settings on exit, so unless you wish to register click on "OK" to close the window.
The next pop-up window can also be closed with "Continue". An empty project is enough to send and receive commands easily (The default setting is always “Start with a blank project / blank script“) Now you are in the main view, where commands are sent and feedback is received.
The next step is to select the correct COM port of the PC. To do this, double-click on "COM1" in the corresponding setup window.

Click “Continue” to close this window.

In the following window, select the drop-down menu labeled "Send / Receive on Comm Channel", select the appropriate COM port and then click on "OK" at the bottom right corner.
All other settings can be left at default for most applications, but refer to device RS232 settings to be sure.

Double click on “COM1” to change to the right COM port.

In order to be able to send commands, open communication with the device by clicking on "Play". (1)
Then the keyboard function must be activated, so that commands can be written in the "communication window". (2)
Finally enter the command, for example "50701%". This is then confirmed by pressing "Enter" to send. Any response from the connected device will appear in red.

• Select the right COM port.
• Enable the keyboard type in function.
• Click “Play” to open the communication.
• Monitoring area, indicates if the command sent works.
• Command sending area

RS232 Command

Device Control

Note: All commands need to be ended with “<CR><LF>”.

Signal Switching

Audio Setting

EDID Management

Baud Rate Setting

Display Control

Firmware Upgrade

1. Prepare the latest upgrade file (.bin) and rename it as “FW_MERG.bin” on PC.
2. Power off the switcher, and connect the FW port of switcher to the PC with USB cable.
3. Power on the switcher, and then the PC will automatically detect a U-disk named of “BOOTDISK”.
4. Double-click the U-disk, a file named of “READY.TXT” would be showed.
5. Directly copy the latest upgrade file (.bin) to the “BOOTDISK” U-disk.
6. Reopen the U-disk to check the filename “READY.TXT” whether automatically becomes “SUCCESS.TXT”, if yes, the firmware was updated successfully, otherwise, the firmware updating is fail, the name of upgrade file (.bin) should be confirm again, and then follow the above steps to update again.
7. Remove the USB cable after firmware upgrade.
8. After firmware upgrade, the switcher should be restored to factory default by sending command.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

After-Sales Service

If there appear some problems when running the product, please check and deal with the problems referring to this user manual. Any transport costs are borne by the users during the warranty.

1. Product Limited Warranty: This product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years (The purchase invoice shall prevail). Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
2. What the warranty does not cover (servicing available for a fee):
3. Warranty expiration. Factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product. Damage, deterioration or malfunction caused by: Normal wear and tear. Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications. No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty. The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the model of the product for repairing or had been altered. Damage caused by force majeure. Servicing not authorized by distributor. Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect. Delivery, installation or labor charges for installation or setup of the product.
4. Technical Support: For any questions or problems, contact your distributor or reseller and tell them the respective product name and version, the detailed failure situation as well as the formation of the cases.

Asking for Assistance

Technical Support:

Legal & Compliance

Product identification

Model: PT-SW-HD41USB – manual version 1.0

Trademarks and disclaimer

Product model and logo are trademarks. All other company and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without prior written permission. We reserve the right to make changes to the device, packaging or manual and accept no liability for misprints.

EU conformity

PureLink hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-SW-HD41USB complies with Directives 1907/2006/EU und 2011/65/EU. PureLink GmbH hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-SW-HD41USB complies with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU.

The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at: http://www.purelink.de/ce/

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 B 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.

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

WEEE reg. no.: DE 93847290

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the product, packaging or in this manual means that electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with household waste at the end of its life. Hand in old devices free of charge at a public collection point or return them to a distributor obliged to take them back. Remove batteries and lamps that can be removed without destroying the device before handing it in, and delete any personal data stored on the device. Details are regulated by national law. By returning old devices you help protect the environment.

Packaging

Dispose of packaging separately by material (paper/cardboard, plastics) via the local collection systems. Keep packaging material away from children – risk of suffocation. Packaging register LUCID: DE5958616449295.