Inogeni TOGGLE USB 3.0 PRO AV Switcher

INOGENI’s TOGGLE USB 3.0 PRO AV switcher allows anyone in a conference room to access high-quality USB devices (cameras, microphones) in mere seconds.

• Easily enable BYOM / BYOD improve room versatility
• Switch of 3 USB devices with 2 PC hosts (ex.: room PC and laptop)
• Winner of the 2021 AV Awards in the “Processing and Distribution Technology of the Year” category
  • Read the blog
• Enable BYOM/BYOD with Lenovo ThinkSmart videoconferencing system
  • Lenovo ThinkSmart Core + Controller Kit (MTR & Zoom)
  • Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Full Room Kit (MTR & Zoom)
  • See all details about Lenovo/INOGENI TOGGLE application
• Compatible with Barco ClickShare Conference (CX-20, CX-30 & CX-50)
  • Read INOGENI’s blog for integration tips
  • View INOGENI’s TOGGLE & ClickShare applications
  • See the Barco ClickShare & INOGENI TOGGLE application on Barco’s web page
• Automatic switching to the joining laptop
• Cost-effective solution that is reliable and simple to install and connect (no driver required)
• Controllable by RS-232 and GPI
• Compact and robust design with its aluminum enclosure
• Designed and manufactured in Canada
• TAA-compliant

How it works

The TOGGLE USB 3.0 professional switcher can connect to three USB 3.0 devices and switch them between two hosts. It will automatically switch to a laptop when it is connected, and revert back to the conference room’s computer when disconnected. It can also be controlled remotely by RS-232 or GPI.

Features

The TOGGLE USB 3.0 switcher offers an array of features for a smooth and seamless BYOD or BYOM experience:

• Three USB 3.0 device ports
• Automatically switch between two USB 3.0 hosts
• Compatible with USB 2.0
• Automatic, manual or remote control
• RS-232 control
• GPI control
• Rugged full-metal enclosure
• External power supply can provide power to USB 3.0 devices
• Two USB 3.0 cables included
• Device configuration via the INOGENI Control App
• Firmware upgrade available via the INOGENI Control App
• Compatible with Barco ClickShare Conference (CX-20, CX-30 & CX-50)
  • Read INOGENI’s blog for integration tips
  • View INOGENI’s TOGGLE & ClickShare applications
  • See the Barco ClickShare & INOGENI TOGGLE application on Barco’s web page

Plug & Go

INOGENI has developed numerous custom applications with our global partners. Capture, mix and switch without drivers. INOGENI makes everything work together thanks to our professional switchers. Enable BYOM/BYOD with Lenovo ThinkSmart videoconferencing system.

• See all details about Lenovo & INOGENI TOGGLE application

Compatible with all cameras and devices (microphones, etc.)

This 4K pro AV camera converter is fully compatible with all cameras, including professional-caliber equipment such as Vaddio, Huddly, HuddleCAMHD, Aver, Jabra, Logitech, Marshall cameras, and web cameras.

APPLICATION

The TOGGLE USB 3.0 switcher can be used for a wide variety of applications as well as for Lenovo ThinkSmart videoconference room with Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) or Zoom Rooms and Barco ClickShare system.

General BYOM application

Problem: How do you share your USB 3.0 devices between two hosts, such as a room CODEC and BYOD laptop?

Solution:The AV AWARD WINNER TOGGLE USB 3.0 Switcher

The Inogeni TOGGLE Won the “Processing and Distribution Technology of the Year” category at the 2021 AV Awards, London, England.

Compatible with Barco ClickShare Conference

Add complete BYOM capabilities by integrating TOGGLE with your Barco and videoconference system.

Adding the AV-Awards-winning TOGGLE will enable free switching to BYOM meetings from the videoconferencing system. The TOGGLE can also increase the number of cameras (with the SHARE2U mixer or the CAM300 video cameras selector) or other active USB devices (speakerphone, or conferencing video Bar) for a more engaged BYOM/BYOD experience.

How to use INOGENI’s TOGGLE with Barco’s ClickShare Conference system

Barco and INOGENI engineering teams recently collaborated together to release an application note to explain, step-by-step, how to optimize the TOGGLE BYOD/BYOM switcher in a Barco ClickShare environment.

This document describes common use cases in which you can connect the TOGGLE with the ClickShare Conference system and a variety of computer systems.

Read the complete article in Barco’s knowledge base section.

• ClickShare Conference (CX-20, CX-30, CX-50) and INOGENI’s TOGGLE
  • How it works, use cases, step-by-step setup, TOGGLE configuration and tips

INOGENI’s mixers, switchers and converters offer complete compatibility with ClickShare solutions

INOGENI has developed simple yet ahead-of-the-curve solutions that easily connect with and control, without any latency, all the conferencing equipment in a room—multiple cameras as well as the conference system video and audio sources to the wireless ClickShare Conference system. Let’s look into them a little more closely.

SHARE2 and SHARE2U, a flexible hardware mixer for multi I/O capture, and CAM300, an advanced multiple camera selector, optimize your ClickShare Conference like never before. Both devices enable video with audio capture from up to three HDMI and USB camera sources. They feature an easy and intuitive mixer control with picture-in-picture and split functions. Less hardware complexity. No drivers are required. No complicated setups are needed for your ClickShare Conference!

BYOM switching for high-quality USB devices (camera, speakerphone or conferencing video Bar)

Tech Specs

Main Features

Description

BYOD/BYOM Solution.
TOGGLE USB Switcher connect to three USB 3.0 devices and can switch them between two hosts. It will switch automatically to a laptop when it is connected, and revert back to the room pc when disconnected. It can also be controlled remotely by RS-232 or GPI.

Video input

USB device ports Connector & Video Resolutions

3 x Type-A USB 3.0/2.0 compatible

USB host ports Connector & Video Resolutions

2 x Type-B USB 3.0/2.0 compatible

Control

Software: Automatic, manual or remote control. Current configuration is saved onboard.

Device control: RS-232 control, GPI control

Compatibility

Barco ClickShare compatible

Compatible with Barco ClickShare Conference (CX-20, CX-30 & CX-50)

Serial interface

Baud rate: 9600 bps For control purpose. See Serial communication protocol section for more details.

Push-button

Physical switch to select host.

GPIN

Contact-closure control. Controlled by open-drain IO (short to ground) or driven IO. Supported voltage range: 0V to +12V max. Voltage threshold is 2.3V.

Device current limit

1.8A shared current limit for all 3 x USB device ports. You can monitor current consumption through RS-232 and our Control App.

Software

Upgrade

Field upgradable through our INOGENI Control App.

Physical details

Dimensions (W x L x H)

7.0cm x 8.3cm x 2.3cm
2.75” x 3.25” x 0.9”

Power supply

12V (100-240 VAC 50/60Hz to 12V/1.2A DC)

Weight

113g (0.25 lb)

Package content

2x 3 ft USB 3.0 cables (Type-A to Type-B)
1x RS-232 terminal block adapter
1x power supply 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz to 12V/1.2A DC
International adapters included in the box (AUS, EUR, UK and US)

Operating temperature

0° to 45° C
32° to 113° F

Storage temperature

-40° to 105° C
-40° to 221° F

Relative humidity

0% to 90% non-condensing

Information

UPC code

40232609022

Origin

Canada

Warranty

2 years

Certifications

Certifications

FCC, CE, RoHS, IEC62368, SoV, RCM, KC

TAA-compliant

Yes

What’s In The Box

2x 3 ft USB 3.0 cables (Type-A to Type-B)

1x RS-232 terminal block adapter

1x power supply 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz to 12V/1.2ADC

International adapters included in the box (AUS, EUR, UK and US)