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1. RS 232 Options RS 232 Channel Select channel 1 2 or 4 Note Channels and 4 are only available on LBC ICP and EAD SCL ICP units Channel 1 2 RS 232 control channels Channel 3 RS 232 control channel or pass through channel Channel 3 defaults as a control channel Set Remote Connection Configure System page to Disable in order to configure Channel 3 as a pass through channel Channel 4 Internal serial control channel for EAD or SCL units This channel is for advanced users Please consult factory for command line interface Baud Rate Select a baud rate from 2400 to 115200 baud Transmit String Type in the text string to be transmitted Strings are automatically terminated with CR LF Characters enclosed by lt gt will be treated as hex For example to transmit 001 enter lt 00 gt 18 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Flow Control Select On to enable flow control and Off to disable flow control Flow control is available only on Channel 1 If flow control is enabled Channel 2 is no longer available Configure Key Action Key Function Key Label volume Punction Key lade Siandarci Command Action Arton 1 Spasemg 0 Action Type IR IR Ciphons Preset 1 vol dran IR Options IR
2. 8 32 8 247 9 4 0 LB ICP WEB SERVER DESCRIPTION 11 5 0 SPECIFICATIONS 27 6 0 SERVICE PROCEDURE 29 6 1 REPLACEMENT POLICY cerner 29 6 2 RETURN AND REPAIR SERVICE 29 7 0 LIMITED WARRANTY eene nnn nnn nnn nnne 30 4 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface 1 0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION LB ICP e An inline control processor with multiple control I O ports e Control ports contain e two 2 RS 232 two 2 Relay two 2 Digital one 1 IR one 1 Ethernet e Control and monitor AV devices using a standard Ethernet network or a keypad e Front panel port status indicators e User friendly customizable control configurations via built in web server LB KP8 e 8 key keypad with RS 232 interface e Powered by LB ICP e User configurable buttons with dual color and backlit e Replaceable button labels Figure 1 1 shows a typical application diagram do 2 gt Relay 2 Ethernet Deuces e 4 2 Digital 2 to be E MA T gt Controlled or PC RS 232 LB ICP8 Keypad Figure 1 1 ORDERING IN
3. Key F1 Function Key Label Power Function Key Moda Sinncdand Command Action Action 1 r Spsemg Action Type Fea Relay Options Relay channel L Relay On Relay Options Relay Channel Select the relay channel 1 or 2 Relay State Select the relay channel state On energized or Off de energized 16 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Configure Key Action Furion y Fi _ 3 don 1 T Action Typa Opera Digital Chon ka 1 papi Digital Output Options Digital Output Channel Select the digital output channel 1 or 2 Note this option is not available if both Digital IO channels are set to Inputs in Configure System page Digital Output State Select the digital output state 1 High 0 Low Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 17 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Configure Key Action Function Key F5 t Functien Key Label Function Key Standard V Command Achen Arion 1 bs Spacing Seconds Aeon Type R3 232 ki R3 232 Options 5 7232 Channel 1 Raie S600 Transmit String Flow Comiral
4. Interface 6 0 SERVICE PROCEDURE 6 1 Replacement Policy Standard products found defective on arrival DOA will be replaced based on availability within 24 to 48 hours anywhere in the U S Please call Customer Service at 800 214 0222 for information 6 2 Return Repair Service The Link Bridge LB ICP LB KP8 System contains no user serviceable components If you have a problem with your unit please contact the Customer Service Department To facilitate our return repair processing please contact Broadata Communications Inc to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA Please include the following information Product model number Serial Number e Complete description of problem Hardware installation description Broadata Communications Inc 2545 West 237th Street Suite K Torrance CA 90505 1 800 214 0222 310 530 1416 310 530 5958 Facsimile e mail CustomerService Broadatacom com Website www broadatacom com Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 29 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface 7 0 LIMITED WARRANTY Broadata Communications Inc warrants for a period of one year from date of shipment each product sold shall be free from defects in material and workmanship BCI will correct either by repair or at BCI s election by replacement any said products that in our sole discretion prove to be defective and ar
5. Preset Select from list of IR commands stored in memory Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 19 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Configure Auto Action The Configure Auto Action page is used to configure a set of auto actions based on a selected trigger Available triggers are Video Detect Digital Input 1 and Digital Input 2 The available actions are Relay RS 232 and IR Digital Output actions are only available if Digital lOs are configured as outputs in the Configure System page All three triggers work independently and can be triggered simultaneously On the top menu click Configure and then click Auto Actions The following page will be displayed Configure Auto Action Trigger When Resistor Action Spacing Seconds Relay Options Relay Chanel Relay State Trigger Select the auto action trigger Available triggers are Video Detect Line Digital Input 1 and Digital Input 2 Trigger When Select High for the High signal trigger Select Low for the Low signal trigger For the Video Detect Line the trigger options are when Video Detect Line is Asserted or De asserted Refer to the Configure Key Action sections for the rest of the pull down menu descriptions 20 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Pr
6. Acton Upar Press Command Action 1 Spacing Action Rei m Relay Options Click Submit Changes Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 25 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Configure F1 Key toggle release action to turn Relay channel 1 Off as follows Configure Key Action Lopnfiguration Functinn Key Fi Function Key Label 1 Function Key Mode Toggle Aetiom Upan Command Action Action 1 Spacing Seconds 1 Action 5 Raley Relay Channel 1 Relay State of 19 Click Submit Changes On the top menu click Keypad The following virtual keypad should be displayed BCI ICP Virtual Keypad Keypad 26 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface 5 0 SPECIFICATIONS Ethernet Control Channel Capacity Connector Data Rate Protocols RS 232 Control Channel Capacity Baud Rate Connector Digital Control Channel Capacity Digital Input Digital Output Connector Control Channel Capacity 1 Female RJ 45 integrated Activity and Link LEDs 10 100Base T half full duplex with autodetect DHCP HTTP TCP IP UDP IP AUTOIP Telnet 2 no flow c
7. B KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Configure Key Action The Configure Key Action page is used to configure the 8 key virtual keypad Each function key can be defined to trigger up to 5 different actions On the top menu click Configure and then click Key Action Configure Key Action Furion Way Fi ne Hey Forcim Hop Mori Standard darme 1 7 d Secondo Action Typs Function Key Select the function key F1 through F8 to be defined Function Key Label Type in a label name for the selected function key Function Key Mode Select Standard for a momentary type key Only one action is assigned to a Standard key Select Toggle for a toggle tyoe key A Toggle key has two states Press and Release One action is assigned to the Press state and one action is assigned to the Release state Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 15 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Command Action Select the action number to be defined Action 1 through Action 5 can be defined Spacing Enter the delay in seconds desired following the command action Action Type Select the action type Available types are None Relay Digital Output RS 232 and IR Configure Key Action
8. FORMATION LB ICP Link Bridge Inline Control Processor LB KP8 Link Bridge Keypad 8 Keys RS 232 Interface Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 5 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface 2 0 OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 2 1 LB ICP Front and Rear Panel 12VDC 1 Digital Digital input output ports 2 Digital LEDs Light when the corresponding ports are active high 3 RS 232 Serial port to control devices 4 RS 232 LEDs Light when the corresponding RS 232 ports are active 5 LED Light when the unit is set as a remote unit 6 IR LED Light when the IR out are active 7 RELAY LED Light when the corresponding normally open pins are closed 8 RELAY Normally open and normally closed relay ports 9 AUX In and AUX Out Reserved 6 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface 10 DC12V DC power input connector 11 IR Out IR blaster port 12 SW The unit configuration dip switch 13 IR Learner Built in IR receiver for IR learning 14 IR Learner LED Lighted when the unit is IR learning mode 15 CONFIG Configuration keypad port 16 LAN Ethernet connector 17 RESET Press the button to reset the device back to factory default settings 2 2 LB KP8 Front and Rear Panel Front Rear 1 F1 F8 Fun
9. LB ICP LINK INLINE CONTROL PROCESSOR LB KP8 KEYPAD 8 KEYS WITH RS 232 INTERFACE reserves the right to make changes to the products described herein without prior notice or consent No liability is assumed as a result of their use or application All rights reserved 02013 Broadata Communications Inc COMMUNICATIONS INC LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND COMPLIANCE DECLARATIONS PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS OUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN CLASS LASER PRODUCTS WARNING This product is a CLASS LASER PRODUCT only when the units are connected with a fiber optical cable Do not disconnect the fiber optic connector while the unit is powered up Exposure to laser radiation is possible when the laser fiber optic connector is disconnected while the unit is powered up It should be noted that when the fiber is disconnected the product will have CLASS IM INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION Although the fiber optic connectors in this product emit only Class 1 energy that is below the levels considered to be hazardous one should never stare directly into a fiber optic connector or an unconnected fiber end unless one can be certain that no exposure to laser energy could occur CAUTION Only service personnel are intended to access the interior of the units It should be cautioned that CLAS
10. S 3 INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM The use of controls making adjustments or performing operations other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure This product has operating wavelengths at 778nm 800nm with average 0 5 to OdBm optical power per wavelength 825nm 911 and 980nm The laser is operated in pulse mode within 1 KHz frequency and 14 duty cycle The following label or equivalent is located on the surface of laser products This label indicates that the product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Class Laser Product Tempie win FDA perience 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 Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 3 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5 2 0 OPERATION CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS 6 2 1 LB ICP FRONT AND REAR PANELS 6 2 2 LB KP8 FRONT AND REAR PANEL 7 3 0 CONNECTOR PINOUT ASSIGNMENT 8 3 1 LBACP A
11. ctional keys for activating user defined control functions 2 Keypad control port RJ 45 connects to LB ICP CONFIG port labeled 15 in LB ICP 3 Cable connection between LB ICP and LB KP8 Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 7 31 LB ICP Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface 3 0 CONNECTOR PINOUT ASSIGNMENT LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Front 1ON 9 aa p soj ON ON gt T J 8 12905 JON 5 Aejay 12905 JON l 0 5 1 m uoululo NO us NO Aejay z 12 XL 431 Ayanoy AWAY 2 20 2 5837 END LINO 222 59 gt T a1 Z HO NI 282 59 262 59 LT Im cal Oll Ieubia Bn 1 ul L HO Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface IR OUT for IR detector external emitte
12. data Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 33 Communications Inc 2545 West 237th Street Suite K Torrance CA 90505 1 800 214 0222 310 530 1416 310 530 5958 Facsimile e mail CustomerService Broadatacom com Website www broadatacom com SS G O H M iN 60000 LB ICP LB KP8
13. datacom com 23 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Click the Auto Action Definitions Details button and the following will be displayed View and Manage Settings Acton Definisi Defmitiens Canari Eig 1 1 X ium 1 eer lahim Ermer 0 Ger mm L E 1 amines 4 inir fuer ume iriam B Nam E 1 Zz 1 Geer 1 Bar E B 1 fuer 1 ber ka B Eae 1 1 PTE 4 m et 5 Code Dasa LIS E c Click the IR Code Definitions Details button and the following will be displayed View and Manage Settings iT Fey Aclion Deinitions Caimi Aula amp rtion Definitions Deis IR ne I2 Pract Lakai 24 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Examples Example 1 This example configures the F1 key on the virtual keypad as a toggle key to turn on off Relay channel 1 On the top menu click Configure and then Key Action Configure 1 Key toggle press action to turn Relay channel 1 as follows Configure Key Action Funesan Key Fi Function Label Relay 1 Function Key Mode Tole
14. e returned to the manufacturing location within 30 days after such defect is ascertained All warranties are limited to defects arising under normal use and do not include malfunctions or failure resulting from misuse abuse neglect alterations electrical power problems usage not in accordance with product instructions improper installation or damage determined by BCI to have been caused by the Buyer or repair made by a third party Limited warranties granted on products are to the initial customer end user and are not transferable OUR LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL IN ANY CASE BE LIMITED TO THE INVOICE VALUE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD AND BCI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS OR THE SALE THEREOF We make NO WARRANTY AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF ANY GOODS OR THAT THEY ARE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR END APPLICATION NOR DO WE MAKE ANY WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OTHER THAN AS STATED ABOVE 30 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 31 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface 32 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Broa
15. igital IO Direction is set to Input there is an option for Pullup Resistor Pullup Resistor Select Enable or Disable pull up resistor If the Digital IO Direction is set to Output there is an option for Digital Output Mode Digital Output Mode Select TTL for a 5V compatible TTL type output or Open Collector for an open collector type output An open collector type output can be used to implement a contact closure type output For example if a digital output is set to Open Collector setting the Digital Output State to 1 High will emulate a switch closure to ground Setting the Digital Output State to 0 Low will emulate a switch being open The Open Collector output also has an option for a Pullup Resistor Remote Unit This panel enables the connection with the remote unit and selects the remote unit type This panel is not available if the Local unit type is Standalone ICP Remote Connection Select Enable to enable the connection with the remote unit Select Disable to disable the connection with the remote unit and enable the RS 232 pass through channel None of the remote unit control outputs will be available once Disable is selected Remote Unit Select the remote unit type The available remote unit types are LBC without ICP LBC with ICP and EAD SCL with ICP NOTE TO SAVE THE CONFIGURATION CORRECTLY ONE MUST CLICK SUBMIT CHANGES BUTTONS PER EACH ACTION 14 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP L
16. ocessor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Configure IR Code The Configure IR Code page is used to learn and manage IH codes in the ICP To learn an IR code type in the label of the IR code in New Label and click the Learn button Once IR Learn mode is initiated the user needs to present an IR signal to the IR receiver port within 30 seconds lf a valid IR code is not presented within 30 seconds the IR learn process will timeout and the process will need to be re initiated After an IR code is learned successfully it will be stored in memory and appear in the IR Preset drop down menu To test a learned IR code select the IR code from the IR Preset menu and click Test button Verify that the IR code works correctly on the target device To delete an IR code from the IR Preset menu select the desired IR code and click the Delete button On the top menu click Configure and then click IR Code The following page will be displayed Configure IR Code Simus Ready v Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 21 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface View and Manage Settings The View and Manage Settings page shows the current settings of the Key Action Definitions Auto Action Definitions and IR Code Definitions Click the Details button next to Key Action Definitions to display the Key Action settings details Click the Details bu
17. ontrol or 1 with RTS CTS flow control 2400 to 115200 baud 9600 baud default 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Terminal block 2 digital input output configurable Input voltage range 0 to 5 VDC Programmable pullup 2 2k ohms to 5 VDC Threshold low to high 2 VDC Threshold high to low 0 8 VDC Output voltage high 3 VDC min Output voltage low 0 55 VDC max 64 mA sink max Programmable open collector Terminal Block 1 in and 1 out Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 27 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Connector Carrier Frequency IR Learning Control Channel Capacity Relay Contact Rating Connector Physical LB ICP Dimensions Power Consumption Operating Temperature Humidity KEYPAD LB KP8 Dimensions Configuration Port Power 3 5 mm jack for IR blaster 30 kHz to 60 kHz Output 30 kHz to 60 kHz IR learning 2 inches capture distance from panel 2 normally open normally closed relays 24 VDC 1A Terminal block 4 17 W x 4 10 D x 1 12 H 12 VDC 0 5A 0 to 50 deg to 95 non condensing 1 78 W x 1 66 D x 2 85 H RS 232 baud rate 19200 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity 12 VDC powered by LB ICP 28 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232
18. r behind holes Reset button push to reset to default settings RJ 45 IR Learn LED Position 1 Local Remote 1 ON in IR 1 12 keypad power Local OFF 2 TX Learn mode 2 RS 232 IN Position 2 Reserved 3 RX dA 3 RS 232 OUT Position 3 Reserved 4 4 Position 4 Reserved 5 N C 6 RX 7 N C 8 N C 3 2 LB KP8 Rear RJ 45 Control Pin 1 RS 232 OUT Pin 2 RS 232 IN Pin 3 no connect Pin 4 12v Pin 5 12v Pin 6 no connect Pin 7 GND Pin 8 GND Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 9 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface The cable connection between LB KP8 and LB ICP is shown below 1 White Orange 12VDC Learner 2 0 e Em OU 09 White Green 888 8 i 4 eco SW CONFIG LAN RESET 5 White Blue 7 White Brown QN oO ots BRE OU Standard RJ45 Termination T 568B 5 3 lt lt lt 10 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface 4 0 LB ICP WEB SERVER DESCRIPTION Introduction The ICP Web Server provides user friendly and intuitive web pages to configure the 8 bu
19. rd can be changed using the BCI Product Configuration program see Appendix 12 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Configure System The Configure System page is used to configure the local unit and remote unit types The digital IO settings on the local unit are also configured on this page On the top menu bar click Configure and then click System Configure System Mada Mode Enable hui Local Lees Unit LEC wih ICF Software Version 1 03 Digital i Channel i Digetal Direction Init E Fullup Fasisbor cu Remote Limit Remote Conmectian Emai E Remote Unit without Select Enable to enable the auto mode triggers defined in the Configure Auto Action page Select Disable to disable all auto mode triggers Local Unit The first two lines show the Local unit type and software version The next 3 pull down menus are used to configure the Digital IO settings Digital lOs are inputs by default and show up as triggers in the Configure Auto Actions page Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 13 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Digital IO Channel Select channel 1 2 Digital IO Direction Select channel as a digital Input or Output If the D
20. tton next to Auto Action Definitions to display Auto Action settings details Click the Details button next to IR Code Definitions to display the IR Code details ICP settings are saved to a file on the local PC using the Save Settings button ICP settings are restored from a file using the Restore Settings button On the top menu click Settings and then click View and Manage Settings The following page will be displayed iew and Manage Settings M anesgerment Key Action Definitions Delais Auta Action Definitions Details IR Code Definitions Details 22 Broadata Technical Support 800 214 0222 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Click the Key Action Definitions Details button and the following will be displayed 1 wir E Ee wur Teer irr nup E iun i Er rrin ios ba i laiis D heer i Eam 4 in wir amiri E t i 1 reg Teram m THH i my Fr irr La d 1 ager E i CHE Bey Perin imien 0 Janine me isnie isian d Mam Acti IR Code Less Ea 1 Broadata Technical Support Sales Broa
21. tton virtual keypad and automation functions within the ICP It also provides a web page to manage the IR Learner A standard web browser can be used to access the web pages Accessing Web Server The IP address of the ICP must be obtained in order to access the Web Server There are 2 ways to obtain the IP address of an ICP 1 Use the IPCONFIG command in the Configuration Port Command Line Interface to display the unit s IP address 2 Use the BCI PC Configuration Program see Appendix Type in the unit s IP address in the web browser The ICP Virtual Keypad page will be displayed All 8 keys of the Virtual Keypad are un programmed by default The keys are configured in the Configure Key Action page BCI ICP Virtual Keypad Keypad Broadata Technical Support Sales Broadatacom com 11 LB LB ICP LB KP8 User s Manual Link Bridge Inline Control Processor Keypad w RS 232 Interface Before configuring the Virtual Keypad the system first needs to be set up using the Configure System page On the top menu bar click Configure and then click System This brings up the ICP Login page BCI ICP Please sign in Password In the ICP Login type in admin for the Userid and admin for the Password and then click Sign in button The Configure System page will appear See the following section for Configure System page details Once logged in the user is free to open any of the Configure or Settings pages The default Passwo
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