Broadata LinkBridge LBS-88H2Q User manual
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LinkBridge™ 18G/4K HDMI Matrix Switcher
with Control & Audio Processor
LBS-88H2Q
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
OPERATION CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS
FRONT PANEL
CONNECTOR PIN OUT ASSIGNMENT
WEB SERVER DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE PROCEDURE
REPLACEMENT POLICY
RETURN AND REPAIR SERVICE
LIMITED WARRANTY
APPENDIX A: TELNET API COMMANDS
APPENDIX B: REST API
APPENDIX C: SAFETY INFORMATION
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The LBS-88H2Q is an 18G/4K HDMI matrix switcher with built-in control I/O that supports
up to eight 4K HDMI inputs, eight 4K HDMI outputs and eight USB power outputs. LAN, RS
232, GPIO and relay interfaces oer flexible control I/O options to streamline your integration
eorts. Supports various video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz with 4:4:4 YUV and HDR formats
and pass-through audio including the latest Dolby Atmos audio format. Seamless switching
between video sources and output 2k to 4K upscale and 4K to 2K downscale capability. The
unit oers complete user management interface capabilities via RS- 232, Telnet, REST API
and WebGUI.
Features include:
• An 8×8 HDMI 2.0 matrix switcher with HDCP 2.2 compliance
• Supports video resolutions up to 3840×2160@60Hz & 4096×2160@60Hz with 4:4:4 YUV and HDR
format
• Supports pass-through of audio formats including LPCM 2.0, 7.1 Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital
Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio
• 2x1 Analog Audio Switch
• Multiple control I/O ports (LAN, RS-232 &, GPIO/Relay) are built-in to simplify external peripheral
control
• Output 4K or 2K scaling with EDID management
• Multiple user management interfaces includeRS-232, Telnet, REST API and WebGUI
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OPERATION CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS
LAN: Connect to an active network for Telnet and WEBGUI control
RS-232: Connect to a device with an RS-232 interface for control using RS-
232 commands.
Relay: Connect to a device for relay control. N/O is normally open
and N/C is normally closed with respect to COM.
GPIO: Connect to the relay contact of an external device such as an
occupancy sensor.
+24V Power: Provides +24VDC to an external device such as an occupancy
sensor
5V USB Power: USB 1-8 port provides 5V/0.5A Power
Note: If a USB device requiring more than 0.5A is connected,
the port will automatically shut o to prevent an overload and
the red LED will turn on.
12V Power Connect terminal block to external device +12V power input.
Audio In/Out: Connect Audio IN 1 and IN 2 to an audio output device and Audio
OUT to an audio device such as an amplifier or an amplified speaker
HDMI INPUTS: Connect to HDMI output devices such as PC/laptops or other
source devices.
HDMI OUTPUTS: Connect to HDMI monitors.
FACTORY DEFAULT: Press the button behind the hole to rest unit to factory defaults.
24V Power: Plug in the supplied 24V/6.75A power supply adapter into the unit.
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CONNECTOR PINOUT ASSIGNMENT
LAN: (Local Area Network) RJ45 Connector:
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1 TX+
2 TX
3 RX+
4 N/C
5 N/C
6 RX
7 N/C
8 N/C
Terminal Block A & B
Relay N/C
Relay COM
Relay N/O
Not Used
Not Used
GNC
RS232 OUT
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Terminal Block C
RS232 4 RX
RS232 4 TX
N/C
+24V OUT
Digital I/O 1
RS232 1 RX
RS232 1 TX
GND
RS232 2 RX
RS232 2 TX
+12V OUT
RS232 IN
GND
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WEB SERVER DESCRIPTION
On a PC/ Laptop that is connected to the same active network as the LBS-88H2Q open a
web browser and type the device’s IP address in the web address entry bar. The browser
will display the login window.
Default Username: admin
Default Password: Br0@data
Note: The password can be changed in the Configure Menu.
https:
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10.0.1.22
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WEB SERVER DESCRIPTION
LBS-88H2Q ROUTING
The LBS-88H2Q Routing page is used for routing video and audio.
On the menu bar, click Routing and the following page will be displayed:
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CONFIGURE SYSTEM
The Configure System page is used to configure the optional external keypad type and RS-
232 channels.
On the menu bar, click Configure and then click System. The following page will be
displayed.
The System Panel shows the model number, the software version and the keypad type
selection menu. This panel also includes buttons to reboot and factory reset the unit and to
initiate bootloader mode for firmware updating.
Keypad Type: An optional external keypad can be easily configured to control the LBS-
88H2Q. Actions such as video/audio routing and muting can be assigned to a button. Select
the 8 button or 16 button options. Each button supports up to 10 actions per key. A tablet
or touch pad can also be easily configured as another external control option. Select the
custom option if you wish to configure a tablet or touch pad.
Reboot: Click on the Reboot button to restart the system.
Factory Default: Click on the Factory Default button to restore the unit to the default factory
settings.
Firmware update (using serial): To update using serial, connect the RS-232 port from a PC
to the CONFIG port. Click the UART Bootloader button to invoke the UART bootloader and
then open the Reflasher app on the PC to perform the update.
Firmware update (using Ethernet): To update using Ethernet, click on the Ethernet
Bootloader button to invoke the Ethernet bootloader and then open the PIC32 Bootloader
app on the PC to perform the update.
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WEB SERVER DESCRIPTION
RS-232 SETTINGS
This panel is used to configure the 3-RS-232 channels.
Channel: Select channel 1, 2 or 4.
Manufacturer: Select one of the supported manufacturers and model or select
Other Manufacturers to configure customer RS-232 settings.
Baud Rate: Select a baud rate from 9600 to 115200 baud.
Flow Control: Select On to enable flow control or O to disable flow control.
Flow control is available only on Channel 1. If flow control is enabled,
Channel 2 is no longer available.
Parity: Select None, Odd or Even.
Stop Bits: Select 1 or 2.
End of Line Pattern: Select CR, LF,CR+LF or None for end of line termination.
Command Format: Select ASCII or Hex format.
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NETWORK SETTINGS
The LBS-88H2Q LAN port has DHCP enabled from the factory. If you wish to assign a static
IP address to the unit, uncheck the DHCP Enabled check box and type in the desired static
IP Address, Netmask and Gateway Address. Note: Any changes to the Network Settings
will cause the unit to reboot.
DHCP Enabled: Select this check box to enable DHCP. If there is a DHCP server on the
same network as the LBS-88H2Q, the unit will be automatically assigned an IP address by
the DHCP server. Otherwise, the unit will be assigned a link local IP address (169.254.x.x).
Static IP Address: Enter a static IP address in this box.
8x8 Static IP Address: Enter a static IP address in this box for the internal switcher.
Static Netmask: Enter a static netmask in this box.
Static Gateway: Enter a static gateway address in this box.
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