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SB-8188 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL

RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE

RS232

The 

Meicheng

 switcher can be controlled via the RS-232 serial control port to allow for interfacing to a PC, 

The serial communication parameters are 9600 baud, 8 bit, No Parity and 1 stop bit - this is often referred to as 9600 8N1.  

When the unit recognises a complete command it will perform the requested action - there is no delimiter character required.  

The unit does not send out a message when a value is changed from the front panel or by IR control. If the unit needs to be   

controlled via the front panel in addition to the RS232 control, you should regularly poll the unit status to ensure the control system   
accurately reflectes the current settings.

PROTOCOL COMMANDS

To Switch Inputs to Outputs

- Where X is Output Number (1-8) and Y is 

Number (1-8)

Unit will respond with

SBUD0XOY

- Where X is Output Number (1-8) and Y is  

  

Input Number (1-8)

Example : Send Input 8 to Output 7

-Send

SBUD08O7

-Rcvd

or similar third party control system.  

SBI08O07

SBI0XO0Y

RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECT a PC or CONTROL SYSTEM

1

5

6

9

RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE

Pin       RS-232       Definition

1             ------          Not used

2              TX          Transmitter

3              RX           Receiver

4             ------          Not used

5             GND          Ground

6             ------          Not used

7             ------          Not used

8             ------          Not used

9             ------          Not used

Summary of Contents for SB-8188

Page 1: ...tall and highly reliable but it is essential that you read this manual throughly before attempting to use 8x8 VGA Audio Matrix Switcher 8x8 VGA AUDIO Matrix Switcher Series 8x8 VGA AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER 8x8 VGA AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER M U LT I M E D I A A U D I O A N D V I S U A L MODEL SB 8188 MODEL SB 8188 Meicheng R ...

Page 2: ... which may impede the normal flow of air around the unit 13 such as a bed rug carpet or completely enclosed rack If the unit is used in an extremely dusty or smoky environment the unit should be Periodically blown free of foreign matter 14 Do not remove the cover Removing the cover will expose you to potentially dangerous voltages There are no user serviceable parts inside 15 Do not drive the inpu...

Page 3: ...s unit please check the packaging and make certain the following items are contained in the shipping carton Note Please retain the original packing material should the need ever arise to return the unit If you find any items are missing contact your reseller or Meicheng immediately Have the Model Number Serial Number and Invoice available for reference when you call Congratulations on your purchas...

Page 4: ...tity of power compared to normal operating modes When not using the unit for a long period of time Insure that the AC power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet The AC wall outlet should be installed near to the unit and be easily accessible Do not plug in or attempt to operate an obviously damaged unit OPERATING THE UNIT Once you have connected the switcher as described above you must be cer...

Page 5: ...hat the plug park used is of an approved type and is of sufficient current carrying capacity with the correct voltage and connector polarity 12Volt DC power supply 2A Max 6 OUTPUTS 1 8 VGA RGBHV PORTS 6 Remote port DB 9pin Female connector VGA RGBHV Via 1x HD 15p connector Connect a signal of Stereo Audio output to Audio devise from 8x Audio input source devices Note With 1x female D Sub connector...

Page 6: ...tween the output of the device you wish to distribute to output s of the switcher to the carious devices you wish to feed a signal to Lastly connect the AC to DC adaptor connect the DC connector to the switcher first and then plug the adaptor into a functional AC outlet Input Switch 8x VGA sources to 2 Monitor Display 2 Input Switch 8x VGA sources to 3 Monitor Display 3 Input Switch 8x VGA sources...

Page 7: ... or NB control by RS232 port Manual controlled by Front Panel button IR remote control 11 Support desktop with Ear mount and 19 inch Rack mountable type panel 12 Power supply DC12Volt Universal Type Switch 100 230VAC 50 60Hz Type of Switcher Input ports Video Supported Controls Low all hostile crosstalk Audio Supported PC RS232 Control Gain control Safety Approvals Dimensions LWH Power Supply Ship...

Page 8: ...ontrol If the unit needs to be controlled via the front panel in addition to the RS232 control you should regularly poll the unit status to ensure the control system accurately reflectes the current settings PROTOCOL COMMANDS To Switch Inputs to Outputs Where X is Output Number 1 8 and Y is Number 1 8 Unit will respond with SBUD0XOY Where X is Output Number 1 8 and Y is Input Number 1 8 Example Se...

Page 9: ...Example Put Unit in Standby Soft Power SBSYSMOF Send SBALOFAK Rcvd SBALOFAK SBSYSMON SBSYSMOF MORE STUFF FOR SB 8188 Note Turning the unit System Power Off over RS232 will distinguish the LED display leaving only the Power Switch LED on The Video and Audio outputs will also mute While the unit is turned off by RS232 it will continue to accept and act upon switching commands For example if the unit...

Page 10: ...SWITCH OUTPUTS SUPPORT CONTROL IR RS 232 INTERFACE SYSTEM PORTS CONTROL PORTS 1 IR REMOTE IR Remote Controller SB 8188 8x VGA Aud io source devices to 8x VGA Aud io Display Matrix Switcher 2 RS 232 Interface RS 232 interface system AUDIO Stereo Audio AR AL Connector via 3 5mm Ear phone Jack VIDEO VGA RGBHV connector with HD 15p D Sub AUDIO Stereo Audio AR AL Connector via 3 5mm Ear phone Jack HDTV...

Page 11: ...NCE The product complies with the relevant standards for CE FCC and RoHS approval The power Adaptor Supply has been tested for compliance with UL CSA and CE standards TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience a no signal with this switcher or distributor outputs first make certain that the signal being fed to its inputs is acceptable Disconnect the cables from the this switcher or distributor inputs and c...

Page 12: ...etween the controller and 8 ASCII bytes 3 Controlling commands from a controller to The ASCII bytes indicate the action of the command as ASCII format 4 Feedback commands from to a controller The 8 ASCII feedback commands are sent after receiving the command from a controller PAGE 12 ...

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