Lightware UCX-1x1-C40 Taurus UCX Docking Station

Product Overview

The Lightware UCX-1x1-C40 Taurus is a USB-C docking station and AV signal management device that provides a single-cable connection for laptop users while simultaneously routing video, USB data, power delivery, and Ethernet through a compact chassis. Designed for boardrooms, huddle rooms, and conference rooms with BYOD workflows, the UCX-1x1-C40 accepts a USB-C laptop connection and distributes video to HDMI displays, USB peripherals to the room's audio-visual system, and power back to the laptop — all over a single cable from the user's device.

Product Description

The Taurus UCX platform addresses the core challenge of modern meeting room design: how to allow any laptop user to connect quickly, present content, and use room peripherals without managing multiple cables or adapters. The UCX-1x1-C40 accepts a single USB-C connection from the laptop and manages the rest, providing HDMI output for the room display, USB host connectivity for cameras and conferencing devices, and up to 40W of power delivery back to the connected laptop.

The device is designed for permanent installation in the meeting room — typically under-table or in a recessed table box — with a single USB-C cable routed to the table surface for the user. This eliminates the cable management overhead of traditional multi-cable connection schemes and reduces wear on laptop ports. IT administrators can manage the device via Lightware's LW3 protocol over Ethernet.

Available from Creation Networks, an authorized Lightware dealer serving commercial AV integrators in North America.

Key Features

• Single-cable USB-C connection — one cable from the room to the laptop carries video, USB data, and power simultaneously
• USB Power Delivery up to 40W — charges the connected laptop over the same USB-C cable during presentation
• HDMI video output — routes video from the USB-C laptop to room display or AV system
• USB host ports — connects room cameras, microphones, and other USB peripherals to the laptop
• LW3 protocol management — IT-managed device control and diagnostics over Ethernet
• Designed for permanent room installation — under-table or in AV furniture with cable management in mind
• BYOD compatible — works with any USB-C laptop that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and USB Power Delivery
• Compact chassis — minimal footprint for integration in conference table boxes or AV racks

Typical Applications

• Conference rooms with BYOD laptop connection requirements and single-cable convenience
• Boardrooms where under-table cable management is a design priority
• Huddle rooms with a permanent room PC and USB-C laptop sharing workflows
• Training rooms where presenters bring their own devices and need quick single-cable connection
• Collaboration spaces integrating video conferencing cameras via USB host ports

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the UCX-1x1-C40 work with all USB-C laptops?

The UCX-1x1-C40 requires a laptop USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode for video output. Laptops with USB-C ports that support only USB data or charging — without DisplayPort Alt Mode — will not transmit video through the device. Most modern business laptops from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Apple support this standard.

How much power does the device deliver to the laptop?

The UCX-1x1-C40 provides up to 40W of USB Power Delivery to the connected laptop over the USB-C cable. This is sufficient for most ultrabook and business laptop charging requirements during a meeting.

Can it connect a USB camera for video conferencing?

Yes. The USB host ports allow room cameras and microphones to be connected permanently to the device, and they appear on the laptop as local USB devices when connected via USB-C. This supports standard USB-based conferencing systems (Logitech, Poly, Jabra, etc.).

Where is the UCX-1x1-C40 typically installed?

The device is designed for permanent installation inside a conference table, under the table surface, or in an AV rack with a USB-C cable routed to the table. It is not intended as a portable device.

What control systems support the UCX-1x1-C40?

The device uses Lightware's LW3 protocol over Ethernet, which is compatible with Crestron, AMX, Extron, and other control platforms via TCP/IP or REST API integration.

Is the UCX-1x1-C40 part of a larger Lightware ecosystem?

Yes. The Taurus UCX platform includes multiple configurations. The UCX-1x1-C40 is the single-input, single-output variant. Larger matrix configurations are available for rooms requiring switching between multiple sources.

Where can I buy the UCX-1x1-C40?

Available from Creation Networks, an authorized Lightware dealer in North America.