DIGI-88B Installation and Operation Guide Rev 140813 8001 Terrace Ave Suite 201 Middleton, WI 53562 Phone: 608-831-0880 Toll-Free: 866-462-8649 Fax: 608-831-1833
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Important Safety Instructions 2 Please completely read and verify you understand all instructions in this manual before operating this equipment. Keep these instructions in a safe, accessible place for future reference. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 2 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Package Contents.............................................................................................................................
DIGI-88B Installation Guide RS485 Connection .......................................................................................................................... 21 TCP/IP Connection ......................................................................................................................... 21 Special Characters .......................................................................................................................... 21 DIGI-88B Command Protocol ..........................
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Overview The Intelix DIGI-88B is an eight input by eight output HDBaseT HDMI matrix switcher. The Intelix DIGI-88B matrix improves the ease of installation compared to previous Intelix HDMI matrix switchers. The DIGI-88B has dual outputs on each output port, allowing the same signal to be routed to the HDMI connector and a remote destination with an HDBaseT receiver.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Front Panel 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 – Power LED – Device is ON when LED is lit 2 - LED Display – Routing information is displayed. 3 - Input Buttons –Buttons labeled “1-8”. 4 - Operational Buttons (Top Row) –Buttons labeled “CLEAR” and “TAKE”. CLEAR – Used to cancel the current input selection. TAKE – Used to make the changes active. 5 - IR Receiver – For use with the included IR remote. 6 - Output Buttons – Buttons labeled “1-8”.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Rear Panel 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 7 12 1 - Outputs – HDBaseT Outputs 2 - Outputs – HDMI Outputs 3 - Inputs – HDMI Inputs 4 - RS485 – Balanced serial connection for third party control 5 - IR Extended Input – input for extending the local IR input. 6 - EDID Dipswitches – select the EDID management mode. 7 - Power Switch 8 - IR Receiver Ports – IR receiver ports to send IR signals to the remote HDBaseT receivers. 9 - Ethernet – webserver and UDP control.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Installation Instructions Shelf Mounting Instructions The DIGI-88B comes with pre-installed feet and can be shelf mounted directly out of the box. Rack Mounting Instructions The DIGI-88B requires one rack unit (2 RU) of space. At least 2 inches of free air space is required on both sides of the DIGI-88B for proper side ventilation. Avoid mounting the DIGI-88B near a power amplifier or any other source of significant heat.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide EDID Management HDMI signals require communication between the Source and Display equipment. The Display provides information to the source on supported formats for video and audio. The information that is passed from display to source is referred to as EDID. The DIGI-88B includes common EDID’s for increased compatibility. The matrix also features an EDID copy mode that can be used when other EDID’s do not meet the installation requirements.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Front Panel and IR Remote Operation Basic Routing To set a single route using the front panel of the DIGI-88B: 1. Press the desired input button (source). 2. Press the desired output button (display). 3. Front panel will flash the New Input Number. 4. Press the “Take” button To set multiple routes using the front panel of the DIGI-88B: 1. Press the desired input button (source). 2. Press the desired output button(s) (display). You can choose any or all outputs. 3.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide IR Remote Operation Overview The included IR remote includes features that allow several different control options. When using the remote with front panel window or IR Ext, the remote can be used to cycle each input through previous or next input source.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide IR Remote Code The IR remote includes a System Code Switch that will allow you to toggle between two [2] command sets. This is useful for locations where two DIGI-88B units are installed. 1. Press the System Code Switch button three times in quick succession. This will change the remote from the default (x00) command set to the alternate (x04) command set. 2. Press the System Code Switch button three times in quick succession to toggle back to the default (x00) command set. 3.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide IP Address Assignment The DIGI-88B ships from the factory with a default IP address of 192.168.0.178. You can change this IP address to a different static IP address or to DHCP using the DIGI-88B Docklight configuration file, which can be found on the Intelix website. Static IP assignment via RS232 The Static IP address can be changed using RS232 1. Download Docklight and the DIGI-88B from the Intelix website. 2.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide 7. In the “Send Sequences” window, press the Set IP (Use Wildcards) button. 8. Type the desired IP address in 3 byte sequences, pressing the Enter key on your keyboard after each sequence. 9. Verify that the IP address changed in the communication window. . *Note – it can take 5-10 seconds for the unit to report back the confirmed change. DHCP IP assignment via RS232 You can change the IP mode to DHCP using RS232 1.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide 4. Confirm the Docklight communication settings (Docklight > Tools -> Project Settings) match the device. 9600/8/n/1 on the COM port named USB Serial Port (or COM 1 if using your computer’s serial port instead of the adapter. 5. Start Communication. 6. Turn the power to the DIGI-88B on – after 5 seconds, the DIGI-88B will send some lines of information you can see in the communications window. This confirms that you are communicating properly. 7.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Static IP assignment via TCP/IP The Static IP address can be changed using TCP/IP 1. Download Docklight and the DIGI-88B from the Intelix website. 2. Connect a network crossover cable (not included) between your computer and the DIGI-88B LAN Port. 3. Change the IP address of your computer to fit in the same subnet as the DIGI-88B current IP address. The unit’s default IP address is 192.168.0.178, so set your IP address to 192.168.0.177 for first time connection.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide 5. Select “Use the following IP address”, and then enter the IP address you would like your computer to become. Then select “OK” 6. Open the Docklight Configuration File 7. Confirm the Docklight communication settings (Docklight -> Tools -> Project Settings) match the DIGI-88B. *Note – add a colon and the number [23] after the IP address you enter to signify the communication port. . 8. Start Communication. 9.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide 10. In the “Send Sequences” window, press the Set IP (Use Wildcards) button. 11. Type the desired IP address in 3 byte sequences, pressing the Enter key on your keyboard after each sequence. 12. Verify that the IP address changed in the communication window. . *Note – it can take 5-10 seconds for the unit to report back the confirmed change. DHCP IP assignment via TCP/IP Setting the DIGI-88B to DHCP while connected via TCP/IP is not recommended.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Web Control Logging into the DIGI-88B via Web Browser. The DIGI-88B routing can be controlled through a standard web browser. 1. Open up Internet Explorer (Firefox, Chrome, and Safari crop the configuration options). 2. Type the IP Address of the matrix into the Web Browser’s address bar. The Login screen will load. (The unit leaves the factory with a default IP address of 192.168.0.178) 3. The Default password is “0000000000” (ten zeroes). 4. Press the LOGIN button.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Changing the Password to the Web Control 1. Log into the Web Control utility by using the instructions above. 2. Click the “Change Password” link at the bottom of the Web Control screen. The following screen will appear: 3. Type in the Old Password in the “Old Password” filed. 4. Type in the New Password in the “New Password” field. 5. Confirm the New Password in the “Confirm Password” field. 6. Click “OK”. 7.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide RS232 and TCP/IP Commands RS232 Connection The RS232 control port requires a standard straight-through serial cable for operation. The default settings for the RS232 port are: - 9600 baud 8 Data Bits 1 Stop Bit Parity = none RS485 Connection The RS485 control port can be used instead of the RS232 port for connection to devices with RS485 communication. This allows serial communication to be extended to devices at great distance (up to 4000’) by balancing the TX and RX lanes.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide DIGI-88B Command Protocol Important Note: Be sure to include a carriage return after the command line when the command includes the “” suffix. Also, there is a space between “cir” and the code, which is required.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Output 4 Commands Function Select Input Down Select Input Up Output 5 Commands Function Select Input 1 Select Input 2 Select Input 3 Select Input 4 Select Input 5 Select Input 6 Select Input 7 Select Input 8 Select Input Down Select Input Up Output 6 Commands Function Select Input 1 Select Input 2 Select Input 3 Select Input 4 Select Input 5 Select Input 6 Select Input 7 Select Input 8 Select Input Down Select Input Up Output 7 Commands Function Select Input 1 Select Input 2 Sel
DIGI-88B Installation Guide RS232, RS485, and TCP/IP System Commands Misc.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Discrete IR Commands An addendum to this manual can be found on the Intelix website that contains discrete IR codes for all crosspoint commands. You can import these codes into your 3rd party control system for use with an IR driver.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Troubleshooting Matrix does not power on Verify power outlet is active. Verify continuity in power cable. Cannot view 3D content Copy EDID from output to input. Verify display is 3D compatible. Verify source device can output 3D content. Verify twisted pair cable does not exceed 40 meters. Cannot hear surround sound audio Copy EDID from output to input. Verify output can broadcast surround sound audio. Verify source device is configured to output surround sound audio.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide Technical Specifications DIGI-88B I/O Connections HDMI Inputs HDMI Outputs HDBaseT Outputs IR Input IR Output AC Power Inlet Control, Rear Panel Control, Front Panel DIP Switch Eight (8) HDMI Type A Receptacle Connector (1 per input) Eight (8) HDMI Type A Receptacle Connector (1 per output) Eight (8) 8P8C port (Shielded RJ45) (1 per output) Eight (8) 3.5 mm jack (TRS) (1 per input) Eight (8) 3.
DIGI-88B Installation Guide DIGIB-EMT Signal Characteristics Wide-Band Infrared (IR) Physical Characteristics Material, Emitter Housing Dimensions, Emitter Housing Cable Length Cable Connector Shipping Weight Other Warranty What’s in the Box Compatible Devices 30 KHz to 56 KHz at 5V DC reference Deep red translucent plastic 6 mm x 9.5 mm x 15 mm (0.24 in. x 0.37 in. x 0.59 in.) 2 m (6.56 ft) 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) mono (TS) plug 0.5 lbs. (0.
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