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CONTROLBRIDGE
DESKTOP
KEYPAD
CB-KEYPAD-208-T
USER MANUAL

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1. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 General Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Dimensional Diagrams.............................................................................................................................................................................3
2. OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Features ....................................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Programming............................................................................................................................................................................................4
3. FRONT PANEL................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
4. BUTTON LABELS........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5. ADDRESSING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.1 Addressing Buttons..................................................................................................................................................................................7
5.1.1 Addressing Rules ................................................................................................................................................................................................7
5.1.2 Setting Up Keypad Buttons Address .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.1.3 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................................................10
5.2 Addressing the Built-In IR Receiver ......................................................................................................................................................10
5.2.1 Addressing Rules..............................................................................................................................................................................................10
5.2.2 Setting Up IR Receiver Address ....................................................................................................................................................................12
6. CONNECTING .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
APPENDIX A. REGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 14
A.1 FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................................................................................14
A.2 NOM Statement .....................................................................................................................................................................................15
APPENDIX B. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ................................................................................................................................. 16
B.1 Disclaimer ...............................................................................................................................................................................................16
B.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual ..........................................................................................................................................................16

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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Buttons Layout (8) buttons
Indicators (8) LEDs
System Connection RS-485, 4-pin connector
4-pin 3.5-mm Phoenix connector
Power Supply 24-VDC ±20%, 3 W
Enclosure Stainless steel
Dimensions 3.5”H x 5.5”W x 0.8”D (9 x 14.1 x 2 cm)
Weight 0.9 lb. (0.4 kg)
Operating Temperature 50 to 104° F (10 to 40° C)
Humidity 10 to 90% noncondensing
Surge Protection 15 KV ESD
1.2 DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAMS
FIGURE 1-1. DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAMS

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Control room systems with this tabletop keypad. The ControlBridge Keypad - Desktop, 8-Button is constructed of stainless steel.
It provides eight buttons and programmable indication. Button labels can be engraved on the plastic strips on the front panel.
This full-function console keypad may be used as a dedicated wired control panel for audio, video and operating environment functions.
The keypad’s built-in IR receiver enables you to use the panel in the room where ControlBridge is installed, without installing a separate IR
receiver.
2.2 FEATURES
8 buttons
Programmable LED indication for each button
Front panel plastic strips for custom engraved button labels for final installation
Built-in IR sensor for ControlBridge link
Stainless steel
Tabletop installation
2.3 PROGRAMMING
All keypads are programmed using the ControlBridge Builder programming tool.

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CHAPTER 3: FRONT PANEL
The front panel has eight buttons and eight indication LEDs as shown in the following diagram.
Engravable labels IR receiver
8-button
LEDs 8 buttons
FIGURE 3-1. FRONT PANELOF THE KEYPAD
Button LEDs and their ON or OFF state are controlled by special programming commands from the controller.
Brightness of indication LEDs and backlight can be set by special programming commands from the controller.
In the upper part of the front panel, there is a sensor for the built-in IR receiver. It enables you to use the panel in the room where
ControlBridge is installed, without installing a separate IR receiver.

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CHAPTER 4: BUTTON LABELS
The CB-KEYPAD-208-T uses the separate plastic strip on the front panel for customized engraved labels for all buttons.
1. Engrave the labels on the rear surface of the plastic strips on the front panel. Recommended fonts are Nimbus, Trebuchet, Verdana
or Arial, 9 points size, bold.
Plastic engravable strip
Transparent organic glass Engravable layer
Glossy rear surface
Matte front surface
All dimensions are in mm
FIGURE 4-1. BUTTON LABELS DIMENSIONS

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CHAPTER 4: BUTTON LABELS
2. Clean and degrease the rear glossy part of engraved strips using denatured alcohol.
Release liner
FIGURE 4-2. KEYPAD
3. Remove the release liner from the top part of the keypad.
4. Place the engraved front panel on the keypad, make sure that the buttons can be pushed easily and then press the panel to stick to
the keypad.
NOTE: Be as precise as possible, because it is very difficult to remove the panel once it has been glued.

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CHAPTER 5: ADDRESSING
5.1 ADDRESSING BUTTONS
5.1.1 ADDRESSING RULES
The ADDRESS of the buttons and LEDs of the keypad can be set in the range 0 to 207. The default button panel ADDRESS is 1.
The BUTTON_ID transmitted by the panel is the LINK number used in the programming for button identification. The BUTTON_
LED_ID is LED identification for ButtonLed commands. Both values depend on the button (LED) position and on a keyboard
ADDRESS too. BUTTON_ID is calculated according to the formulas described below.
BUTTON_ ID = (32 * ADDRESS) + Button Code
BUTTON_LED_ID = (32 * ADDRESS) + Button LED Code
The lowest BUTTON_ID is generated by the button in the upper left corner; the highest BUTTON_ID is generated by the button in the
lower right corner.
Button Code = 1 Button LED Code = 1
Button LED Code = 8 Button Code = 8
FIGURE 5-1. BUTTON ID RANGE
In the table below, Button ID range for some addresses is shown.
TABLE 5-1. BUTTON ID RANGE
ADDRESS BUTTON_ID RANGE BUTTON_LED_ID RANGE
0 1 8
1 33 40
2 65 72.
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207 6625 6632

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CHAPTER 5: ADDRESSING
5.1.2 SETTING UP KEYPAD BUTTONS ADDRESS
Keypad button addressing switch
IR receiver addressing switch
FIGURE 5-2. KEYPAD BUTTON ADDRESSING SWITCH
1. Push the keypad button addressing switch on the rear side of keypad using a small screwdriver or wire; backlight LEDs are
switched off to indicate Set Address Mode.
2. Button LEDs indicate ADDRESS in binary code—Button 1 bit 0, Button 2 bit 1 etc. Push buttons to toggle address bits to the
requested value of ADDRESS.
3. Push the keypad button addressing switch to save an ADDRESS to non-volatile memory and to enter keyboard Standard Mode.
Backlight LEDs switch on to indicate Standard Mode.
FIGURE 5-3. BUTTON ADDRESSES

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CHAPTER 5: ADDRESSING
5.1.3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Flashing backlight LEDs indicate a non-volatile memory ERROR. Try the Power OFF – Power ON sequence to restart the device and
set the ADDRESS again.
5.2 ADDRESSING THE BUILT-IN IR RECEIVER
5.2.1 ADDRESSING RULES
You can add an offset to a BUTTON_ID sent by the control panel using the IR receiver built into the keypad. It can be very helpful in
multi-room installation—the same ControlBridge can be identified in each room. That means one panel can initiate different actions
in different rooms—see an example in the picture on the next page.

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CHAPTER 5: ADDRESSING
The Remote Control sends codes from
1001 to 1064 (1001 to 1032 without Fn
button, 1033 to 1064 with Fn button)
Connected to a ControlBridge unit
FIGURE 5-4. ADDRESSING WITH THE IR REMOTE CONTROL
The BUTTON_ID sent by IR Receiver 485 to the control unit is the BUTTON_ID sent by the IR wireless control panel with an added
OFFSET value. Button ID and OFFSET values are calculated according to the formulas shown next.
BUTTON_ID (IR Receiver 485) = Offset + BUTTON_ID (IR wireless control panel)
Offset = 32 * ADDRESS

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CHAPTER 5: ADDRESSING
5.2.2 SETTING UP IR RECEIVER ADDRESS
The address of the receiver can be set up by the Address Switch.
Keypad button addressing switch
IR receiver addressing switch
FIGURE 5-5. IR RECEIVER ADDRESSING SWITCH
1. Push the IR receiver addressing switch on the rear side of the keypad using a small screwdriver or wire; backlight LEDs switch off
to indicate Set Address Mode.
2. Button LEDs indicate an ADDRESS in binary code—Button 1 bit 0, Button 2 bit 1 etc… Push buttons to toggle address bits to the
requested value of the ADDRESS (this is the same as in addressing keypad buttons, see above).
3. Push the keypad button addressing switch to save an ADDRESS to non-volatile memory and to enter keyboard Standard Mode—
backlight LEDs are switched on to indicate Standard Mode.

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CHAPTER 6: CONNECTING
The keypad is connected to the system by a 4-pin connector. The connector pinout is described in the table below.
TABLE 6-1. 4-PIN CONNECTOR PINOUT
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION PHOENIX 4-PIN CONNECTOR, 3.5-MM
1 +24 Power +24 VDC
2 G Ground
3 A+ RS-485 Data +.
4 B- RS-485 Data -
Adapter
Splitter
CB-KEYPAD-208-T
FIGURE 6-1. EXAMPLE CONNECTION

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APPENDIX A: REGULATORY INFORMATION
A.1 FCC STATEMENT
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques
de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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APPENDIX A: REGULATORY INFORMATION
A.2 NOM STATEMENT
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de
una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.
Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico
sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que
impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros
aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como
se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados
sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato;o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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APPENDIX B: DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS
B.1 DISCLAIMER
Black Box Corporation shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover
damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Corporation
may revise this document at any time without notice.
B.2 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corportion.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

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