Broadata USW-88 User manual

USW-88
UNIVERSAL 8X8MATRIX SWITCH
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
COMPLIANCE DECLARATIONS
PLEASEOBSERVETHEFOLLOWINGSAFETY
PRECAUTIONSASOURPRODUCTS CONTAIN
CLASS I LASER PRODUCTS
WARNING
Do not disconnect the fiber optic connector while the unit is powered
up. Exposure to laser radiation is possible when the laser fiber optic
connector is disconnected while the unit is powered up.
Although the fiber optic connectors in this product emit only Class 1
energythatisbelowthelevelsconsidered to be hazardous, one should
neverstaredirectlyintoafiberopticconnectororanunconnectedfiber
end unless one can be certain that no exposure to laser energy could
occur.
CAUTION
This manual is intended for use by trained service personnel. The use
of controls, making adjustments, or performing operations other than
those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Thefollowinglabelorequivalentislocatedonthesurfaceoflaserproducts.
Thislabelindicatesthat the product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT.
SURGEPROTECTION DEVICERECOMMENDED
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be
damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes,
etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order
to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .............................................5
2.0 OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ...............6
3.0 REMOTE CONTROL ......................................................9
3.1 IR CUSTOM CODE ......................................................10
3.2 DISCRETE IR CODES .................................................10
3.3 IR RECEIVER ...............................................................11
4.0 RS-232 PROTOCOL.....................................................12
4.1 PIN ASSIGNMENT........................................................12
4.2 COMMANDS .................................................................13
5.0 VIDEO CONNECTION DIAGRAM.................................16
6.0 RACK INSTALLATION ...................................................17
7.0 SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................18
8.0 SERVICE PROCEDURE ...............................................20
8.1 REPLACEMENT POLICY .............................................20
8.2 RETURN AND REPAIR SERVICE .................................20
9.0 LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................21

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1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The USW-88 Series is a high performance Universal Matrix Switcher
Systemthatprovides8x8videoswitchingfor HDMI/DVIsignals.Standard
versions of the USW-88 support all optical switching, or hybrid
optical/electrical switching for HDMI/DVI signals. When configured for
opticalswitching,only onemultimodefiberis requiredperinputor output
port.Inaddition, thedistancebetweenthe switchandHDMI/DVIdevices
can be up to 400m when connected by fiber cable.
TheUSW-88isatrueHDMI1.3switch,supportingjitter-free,high-quality
HDMI/DVIDisplaywith10-bitdeepcolordigitalvideoformatand Dolby
orDTS featureddigital audioformat.Itcomeswiththreetypesofswitching
control:manualcontrolpanel,PCbasedcontrolsoftwarethroughstandard
RS-232/422,orremoteIRcontrol.
The USW-88 comes in a 3-RU packaging design.
TheUSW-88hasthefollowingconfigurations:
USW-88DVI 8x8 Universal Switch, DVI
USW-88HDMI 8x8 Universal Switch, HDMI
USW-88FOP 8x8 Universal Switch, Optical
USW-44D44F 8x8 Universal Switch, 4-DVI, 4-Optical
USW-88HDMI 8x8 Universal Switch, 4-HDMI, 4-Optical
8x8
DVI DV
I
88
8x8
HDMI HDMI
88
8x8
Optical
Optical 88
8x8
Optical
DVI
Optical
DVI
44
44
8x8
Optical
HDMI
Optical
HDMI
44
44
Model Description I/O Configuration

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2.0 OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
FrontPanel
1. Display monitor: This monitor displays switch settings
informationwith each output and input selection.
2. IRsensor:ForremoteIRcontrol.
3. POWER: Press this button to turn the system on. Once the
system turns on the LED will turn Green and when entering
Standby Mode it will turn Red.
4. EDID:Therewillbetwoselectionsshownonthe DisplayMonitor:
1. TV mode and 2.Standard Mode, press the number key to
firstselectthedesiredinput and thenpressoneortwoto select
the EDID mode. The LED will turn on when setting the EDID.
After the selection is made, press CONFIRM key to confirm.
TV Mode meansthedevice willusedisplay’sEDID. Thefactory
default setting is TV mode. When EDID is switched to a TV
Mode, the USW-88 will first detect the output source’s EDID
fromA-D and then record it in the USW-88 unit, regardless of
theoutputsourcesfromE-H.Ifthefirstdetected output source
is DVI it will pass on to the next source, until the first HDMI is
detected. The detection priority is HDMI v1.3 > HDMI v1.2 >
DVI.Inorderto ensure alloutputisdisplayable output from E-H
must be of a lower standard than output fromA-D.
LOCK
GHF
786
DEC
453
RECORD RESTORE
ALL OUTCONFIRM
AB
OUT
12
EDID
POWER
USW - 88
UNIVERSAL 8 x 8 SWITCH
DISPLAY MONITOR
IN
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StandardModemeansthedevicewilluseinternalbuilt-inEDID.
When EDID is on Standard Mode, the USW-88 will use the
built-in EDID. In this case, Video Supports is less than 1080p,
10 bits (max), andAudio Supports is PCM2.
5. LOCK: Press this button to lock all the functions and press it
again to release the lock. When LED turns green, the lock is
activatedandwhenit turns red thekeylockhasbeen released.
6. CONFIRM:Pressthisbuttonaftereachandeveryselectionto
confirm the setting. If this button is not pressed after 20
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
7. ALL OUT: Press this button to set all the outputs to display
with the same input.After pressing theALLOUT button, press
an input number and then press CONFIRM to confirm the
selection.
8. RECORD:Pressthis button tochooseyoursix pre-setsettings.
First press the setting number, and when all the input/outputs
are being set, be sure to press RECORD to record it into the
system. The factory default settings are 1.12345678,
2.87654321,3.11223344,4.55667788,5.11221122,6.33443344.
9. RESTORE:Selectthis buttoninorderto restoreyoursixpre-set
settings, then press CONFIRM key to confirm your selection.
10. OUTA~H & IN 1~8: Press the output source selection button
inorder to choose which input port corresponds to the desired
output port. First select your output port from A-H, wait 2
seconds, then choose the desired input port from ports 1-8,
pressing CONFIRM key will confirm your setting. Each output
selection only allows a single input setting each time.

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IR RX
RS-232 USB
POWER
(PROGRAM)(UPGRADE)
RS-232
(CONTROL)
HG
OUTPUTS F E
ABCD
INPUTS
7 68
234 1
5
FAN
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
PWR
LINK
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POWER 100-240VAC
RearPanel
1. OUTPUT A~H: These slots are where you connect the video
displaythrough HDMI, DVI or Optical connections.
2. RS-232(UPGRADE):Thisslotis where youconnectaD-sub9
malepinconnectorcableto your host, in ordertoupgradeyour
firmware.
3. RS-232(CONTROL):Thisslotis where you connect aD-sub9
female pin connector cable to your host so you can control
USW-88 switch settings.
4. USB(PROGRAM):This slotiswhereyouconnect aUSBb-type
connector cable to your host for System Program firmware
downloading.
5. IR RX: This slot is where you can extend your IR receiver with
an IR extender cable that accepts only 38KHz.
6. INPUT 1~8: These slots are where you connect the video
sourcesthrough HDMI, DVI or Optical connections.
7. POWER: This LED will turn GREEN when power is on.
8. Power 95-240 VAC: This is theAC power entry and switch.

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3.0 REMOTE CONTROL
Section 3.1 shows the IR code for the remote control. There are a total
of four dipswitches located at the rear bottom of the remote control.
WhendipswitchesareallsettoON(upperposition), the remote control
isabletocontrolallthe outputsandinputs.For example, when outputA
wishes to select input 5, first press 1, wait a second, then press 5, and
instantly output displayA will show input source 5’s image.
Forothersettingspleaserefer to Section 3.2.Forexample,whenall the
dipswitches are set to OFF, this setting is for output A, so it can only
controlinputselections. WhenoutputAwishestoselectinput 3,pressing
3 will allow output displayAto only show input source 3’s content. For
additional settings please refer to Section 3.2.

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3.1 IR Custom Code
3.2 Discrete IR Codes
OutputA 0cx88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
Output B 0cx88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
Output C 0cx88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
Output D 0cx88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
Output E 0cx88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
Output F 0cx88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
Output G 0cx88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
Output H 0cx88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
Select /
Dipswitch Input
1Input
2Input
3Input
4Input
5Input
6Input
7Input
8
No. DATA
188
289
38A
48C
58D
68E
790
891
992
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3.3 IR Receiver
TheUSW-88also comeswitha IRextensionreceiver(seefigurebelow).
Use this receiver, one can remote control the USW-88 at a designated
fieldofview.

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4.0 RS-232 PROTOCOL
4.1 PinAssignment
BaudRate: 9600bps
Data Bit: 8 bits
Parity: None
FlowControl: None
1NC 1 NC
2Tx 2 Rx
3Rx 3 Tx
4NC 4 NC
5 GND 5 GND
6NC 6 NC
7NC 7 NC
8NC 8 NC
9NC 9 NC
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
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POWER 00 PowerOff(standby)
POWER 01 PowerOn
PORT11 OutputAselect Input 1
PORT12 OutputAselect Input 2
PORT13 OutputAselect Input 3
PORT14 OutputAselect Input 4
PORT15 OutputAselect Input 5
PORT16 OutputAselect Input 6
PORT17 OutputAselect Input 7
PORT18 OutputAselect Input 8
PORT21 Output B select Input 1
PORT22 Output B select Input 2
PORT23 Output B select Input 3
PORT24 Output B select Input 4
PORT25 Output B select Input 5
PORT26 Output B select Input 6
PORT27 Output B select Input 7
PORT28 Output B select Input 8
PORT31 Output C select Input 1
PORT32 Output C select Input 2
PORT33 Output C select Input 4
PORT35 Output C select Input 5
PORT36 Output C select Input 6
PORT37 Output C select Input 7
PORT38 Output C select Input 8
PORT41 Output D select Input 1
PORT42 Output D select Input 2
PORT43 Output D select Input 3
PORT44 Output D select Input 4
4.2 Commands
COMMAND ACTION

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PORT45 Output D select Input 5
PORT46 Output D select Input 6
PORT47 Output D select Input 7
PORT48 Output D select Input 8
PORT51 Output E select Input 1
PORT52 Output E select Input 2
PORT53 Output E select Input 3
PORT54 Output E select Input 4
PORT55 Output E select Input 5
PORT56 Output E select Input 6
PORT57 Output E select Input 7
PORT58 Output E select Input 8
PORT61 Output F select Input 1
PORT62 Output F select Input 2
PORT63 Output F select Input 3
PORT64 Output F select Input 4
PORT65 Output F select Input 5
PORT66 Output F select Input 6
PORT67 Output F select Input 7
PORT68 Output F select Input 8
PORT71 Output G select Input 1
PORT72 Output G select Input 2
PORT73 Output G select Input 3
PORT74 Output G select Input 4
PORT75 Output G select Input 5
PORT76 Output G select Input 6
PORT77 Output G select Input 7
PORT78 Output G select Input 8
PORT81 Output H select Input 1
PORT82 Output H select Input 2
PORT83 Output H select Input 3
PORT84 Output H select Input 4
COMMAND ACTION

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PORT85 Output H select Input 5
PORT86 Output H select Input 6
PORT87 Output H select Input 7
PORT88 Output H select Input 8
COMMAND ACTION

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5.0 VIDEO CONNECTION DIAGRAM
*Can be replaced by DVI or HDMI cable when non-optical port version of
the USW-88 is used.

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6.0 RACK INSTALLATION
Use the following diagram to install USW-88 in a rack chassis.
A L-Shaped rail x 2 B Mounting screws x 4
C L-Shaped rail x 2
A
BB
1. Use mounting
screws to attach
the L-shape rail to
the frame
2. Make sure the L-shaped rail and the
mounting screws are properly aligned,
with two screws per L-shaped rail
3. Slide the device on top of the L-shaped rails.
USW-88
A
A
CC

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7.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Matrix Switch
Array Size 8 x 8
EDIDControl Independent
HDMI/DVIPorts
Resolution Upto1080p@60Hz or
1920x1200@60Hz
Connector DVIorHDMIFemalePlugs
Protocol EDID,DDC,and HDCPCapable
Fiber Ports
FiberType Multimode
Connector SC
Protocol EDID,DDC,and HDCPCapable
Control
Manual PanelButton
RS-232 DB-9, 9600 bit/sec
IR 20-60KHz

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Physical
Dimension (H x W x D) 5.2” x 17.3” x 14.0”
PowerLevel 95-240 VAC@260W
OperatingTemperature 0 to +50oC
Humidity 0 to 95% RH,
non-condensing

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8.0 SERVICE PROCEDURE
8.1 Replacement Policy
Standard products found defective on arrival (DOA) will be
replaced,basedonavailability,within24to 48 hours anywhere
in the U.S. Please call Customer Service at 800-214-0222 for
information.
8.2 Return/Repair Service
TheUSW-88Systemcontainsnouserserviceablecomponents.
If you have a problem with your unit, please contact the
Customer Service Department. To facilitate our return/repair
processing please contact Broadata Communications, Inc. to
obtain a Return MaterialAuthorization (RMA). Please include
thefollowinginformation:
• Productmodelnumber
• SerialNumber
• Completedescriptionofproblem
• Hardwareinstallationdescription
BroadataCommunications,Inc.
2545 West 237th Street, Suite K
Torrance,CA 90505
1-800-214-0222
(310)530-1416
(310)530-5958(Facsimile)
e-mail:[email protected]
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9.0 LIMITED WARRANTY
BroadataCommunications,Inc.(BCI)warrants, for a periodofoneyear
from date of shipment, each product sold shall be free from defects in
materialandworkmanship. BCIwillcorrect,eitherby repair, or atBCI’s
election, by replacement, any said products that in our sole discretion
prove to be defective and are returned to the manufacturing location
within30days aftersuchdefect isascertained. Allwarranties arelimited
todefects arising under normal use and do not include malfunctions or
failureresultingfrommisuse,abuse,neglect,alterations,electrical power
problems,usagenotinaccordancewithproductinstructions,improper
installation,ordamagedetermined by BCI to have been caused by the
Buyer or repair made by a third party. Limited warranties granted on
products are to the initial customer end-user and are not transferable.
OUR LIABILITY UNDERTHIS WARRANTYSHALL INANY CASE BE
LIMITEDTOTHEINVOICEVALUEOFTHEPRODUCTSOLDANDBCI
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTALDAMAGESARISINGFROMTHEUSEOFITSPRODUCTS
OR THE SALE THEREOF. We make NO WARRANTY AS TO THE
MERCHANTABILITYOFANYGOODS,ORTHATTHEYAREFITFOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ENDAPPLICATION NOR DO WE
MAKE ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OTHER THAN
AS STATEDABOVE.
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