Blackbird RS-232 User Manual
4K 8x8 HDBaseT™
Matrix with 6 Receivers
PN 39670 RS-232 GUIDE
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INTRODUCTION
This Blackbird™ device can be controlled by a computer using an RS-232 serial connection
and by issuing commands using RS-232 control software.
CONNECTION
This device includes a 3-pin to DB-9 RS-232 cable, which is used to connect your PC to the
matrix or one of the receivers to allow for matrix control. You can also control of third
party devices connected to the matrix or one of the receivers. If your PC lacks a DB-9 serial
port, you will need to use a USB to Serial adapter cable (available separately P/N 3726).
Refer to the full
User's Manual
for connection details.
Controlling the Matrix with a PC Connected to the Matrix
• Plug one end of the included RS-232 cable into the RS232 connector on the matrix
rear panel, then plug the other end into an available COM port on your PC.
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Controlling the Matrix with a PC Connected to a Receiver
1. Plug one end of the included RS-232 cable into the RS232 connector on one of the
receivers, then plug the other end into an available COM port on your PC.
2. Using RS-232 control software, send the RS232RCMxxON. command to enable
remote RS-232 control, where xx=00 for all HDBaseT™ receivers or 01-06 for an
individual receiver. Refer to the
RS-232 COMMANDS
section for command details.
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Controlling a Remote Third-Party Device with a PC Connected to the Matrix
1. Plug one end of the included RS-232 cable into the RS232 connector on the matrix
rear panel, then plug the other end into an available COM port on your PC.
2. Plug one end of a second RS-232 cable (not included) in the RS232 connector on one
of the receivers, then plug the other end into the RS-232 control connector on your
third-party device.
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Control a Local Third-Party Device with a PC Connected to a Receiver
1. Plug one end of the included RS-232 cable into the RS232 connector on one of the
receivers, then plug the other end into an available COM port on your PC.
2. Plug one end of a second RS-232 cable (not included) in the RS232 connector on the
matrix, then plug the other end into the RS-232 control connector on your third-
party device.
3. Using RS-232 control software, send the RS232RCMxxON. command to enable
remote RS-232 control, where xx=00 for all HDBaseT™ receivers or 01-06 for an
individual receiver. Refer to the
RS-232 COMMANDS
section for command details.
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SOFTWARE
Web GUI RS-232 Control
You can issue RS-232 commands using the RS232 tab of the built-in Web GUI system. Refer
to the full
User's Manual
for connection details to use this interface.
• Click the Local radio button to send RS-232 commands to the matrix.
• Click the HEX button to specify that your RS-232 command will be in hex format or
click the ASCII button to specify that your RS-232 command will be in ASCII format.
• Use the pull-down list box next to the Baud Rate label to select the speed at which
your RS-232 command is sent. You can select 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600, and 115200 baud.
• Use the pull-down list box next to the Command Ending label to select the
termination for your RS-232 command. You can select NULL, CR, LF, or CR+LF.
• Type your RS-232 command into the Command field, then click the Send button to
send the command using the selected format, baud rate, and termination settings.
See the
RS-232 COMMANDS
section for a list of valid RS-232 commands.
• Click the Cancel button at any time to clear any unsent command.
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• Click the HDBT radio button to send RS-232 commands to one of the HDBaseT™
receivers to control a connected third-party device.
• Click one of the radio buttons in the Port section to select which HDBaseT receiver
will receive the RS-232 command.
• Click the HEX button to specify that your RS-232 command will be in hex format or
click the ASCII button to specify that your RS-232 command will be in ASCII format.
• Use the pull-down list box next to the Baud Rate label to select the speed at which
your RS-232 command is sent. You can select 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600, and 115200 baud.
• Use the pull-down list box next to the Command Ending label to select the
termination for your RS-232 command. You can select NULL, CR, LF, or CR+LF.
• Type your RS-232 command into the Command field, then click the Send button to
send the command using the selected format, baud rate, and termination settings.
See the
RS-232 COMMANDS
section for a list of valid RS-232 commands.
• Click the Cancel button at any time to clear any unsent command.
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RS-232 Control Software
Other than the built-in Web GUI interface, this device does not include custom RS-232
control software. If you wish to control this device from your PC using an RS-232
connection, you will need to use a third party RS-232 control software package, such as
CommWatch.exe, whose interface is depicted below.
Set the communications parameters to the following:
Baud Rate: 9600
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity Bits: None
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RS-232 COMMANDS
The following guidelines apply to the RS-232 control commands.
1. The brackets [ and ] in the commands are for clarity purposes to make the variable
more obvious. Do not type these symbols when typing the commands.
2. Other than the brackets, type in all commands exactly as they appear. They are case
sensitive and require the trailing period (.) or semicolon (;) as part of the command.
3. Disconnect all HDBaseT™ receivers from the matrix/transmitter prior to performing
any of the upgrade commands.
System Settings
Command
Description
Feedback Example
PowerON.
Turns the system on.
Power ON!
HDBT 01 Power ON!
HDBT 02 Power ON!
HDBT 03 Power ON!
HDBT 04 Power ON!
HDBT 05 Power ON!
HDBT 06 Power ON!
Front Panel UnLock!
PowerOFF.
Turns the system off.
Power OFF!
/*Name.
Displays the system name.
39670
/*Type.
Displays the system model.
HDBaseT Matrix
/^Version.
Displays the firmware and video
driver versions.
V1.0.0
CPLD:V1.0.0
VideoDriverVersion:V1.0.0
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