Hall Research Technologies UI-IP8-DP User manual

User’s Manual
UI-IP8-DP
Programmable 8-button IP
Keypad Wall plate with PoE
Control of IP enabled devices on your LAN using
a single-gang Decora® Style Wall plate
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................3
1.1 General..............................................................................................3
1.2 Features.............................................................................................3
2.0 Package Contents.............................................................................4
3.0 Configuration and Operation.............................................................4
3.1 Installation Example: AV System & Room Control..................................4
3.2 Installation Example: Controlling Devices with RS-232 ...........................5
4.0 Configuration and Control via Web GUI.............................................6
4.1 Install the Hall Research Device Finder (HRDF) Software Tool ...............6
4.2 Login to WebGUI ................................................................................8
4.3 Macro Settings Tab.............................................................................8
4.4 Extension Macro Tab.........................................................................11
4.5 Command Settings Tab.....................................................................11
4.5 Device Settings Tab..........................................................................12
4.6 Key Settings Tab...............................................................................13
4.7 Schedule Tab...................................................................................13
4.8 Network Settings Tab........................................................................14
4.9 System Settings Tab.........................................................................15
4.10 Time Settings Tab...........................................................................16
5.0 Telnet Commands (Port 23).............................................................16
6.0 Firmware Upgrade...........................................................................18
6.1 Firmware Upgrade Using the WebGUI................................................18
6.2 Firmware Upgrade with the USB Cable...............................................18
7.0 Troubleshooting..............................................................................19
7.1 Contacting Hall Research ..................................................................19
8.0 Specifications.................................................................................19

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 General
The UI-IP8-DP is a programmable 8-button IP keypad capable of sending user programmed
TCP/Telnet commands to other IP enabled equipment on the same network.
It provides one Relay contact output that can be opened or closed based on the user
programming.
Commands are triggered by pressing keypad buttons, by accessing the embedded webpage
or by the user programming of day/time schedules.
You can program and recall up to 16 individual macros to send TCP/Telnet messages or
commands to many IP enabled and IoT systems such as AV distribution, factory automation,
security, keypad access.
Each button has two (2) color LEDs where the on/off state, color and brightness are
programmable.
The UI-IP8-DP includes a power supply or power can come from the compatible LAN network
using PoE (Power over Ethernet).
The UI-IP8-DP includes integrated battery-backed clock/calendar allowing the user to send
commands based on specific day/time schedules. For example, each evening the UI-IP8-DP
powers off and each morning powers on the devices it controls on the network.
1.2 Features
Single gang decora wall plate with 8 programmable buttons
Convenient for wall plate control AV systems in conference rooms, classrooms,
factory floors, and machine control.
Supports IEEE802.3af PoE
Rugged and durable housing design perfect for easy installation
Sends TCP/Telnet commands, controls a relay contact, and has an internal
webpage GUI
Adjustable LED brightness and color for each button
Up to 16 macros for controlling devices
Up to 128 commands for use across all macros (up to 16 per macro)
Time and date scheduling with customizable daylight-saving time
Up to 48 hours of power-loss backup for maintaining internal clock calendar
Firmware can be updated via WebGUI or USB Flash memory

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2.0 Package Contents
(1) Model UI-IP8-DP Keypad
(1) 5VDC, 2.6A Universal Power Supply
(1) USB Type A to Mini USB OTG connector
(1) Pre-printed button labels (28 labels)
(1) Blank button labels (28 labels)
(1) User’s Manual
3.0 Configuration and Operation
3.1 Installation Example: AV System & Room Control
Connection Diagram for typical AV System and Room Control

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3.2 Installation Example: Controlling Devices with RS-232
The UI-IP8-DP does not have any RS-232 ports, so if the device you want to control does not
have IP connection but it has RS-232 control port, you can still use the keypad to trigger an
additional device (Model CNT-IP-2 sold separately) to send the desired RS-232 Serial
commands.
Use UI-IP8-DP with add-on CNT-IP-2 for control of RS-232 Devices
In the above example, the control webpage shown on the tablet belongs to CNT-IP-2.
You can create a control page with buttons and actions. Then you can control the RS-232
devices by clicking on them.
The buttons on UI-IP8-DP are programmed to send TCP/Telnet commands to CNT-IP-2 to
simulate button presses.

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Rear Panel Connections
DC 5V: Connect to the supplied 5V DC power supply if no PoE power is available from the
network switch / router.
Control: Connect to a compatible LAN network switch or router using a CAT5e/6 cable.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is supported; this enables the unit to be powered directly from the
48V network switch / router without the need for the 5V DC power supply to be connected.
Relay Out: Connect to a device that supports DC 0~30V/5A relay trigger.
4.0 Configuration and Control via Web GUI
4.1 Install the Hall Research Device Finder (HRDF) Software Tool
The default STATIC IP address as shipped from the factory (or after factory default reset) is
192.168.1.50.
If multiple keypads connected to your network, or you are unsure of the IP addresses
assigned to each keypad; free HRDF Windows® software is available for download on the
product webpage. The user can scan the compatible network and find all the attached UI-IP8-
DP keypads. Note that HRDF software may discover other Hall Research devices on the
network if present.
NOTE There is a mini-USB connector accessed from the front by removing the
Decora cover. This port is only for updating the firmware.

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The HRDF software can change the STATIC IP address or set the system for DHCP
addressing.
Finding the UI-IP8-DP on the LAN
Download the HRDF software from Hall Research website on a PC
Installation is not necessary, click on the executable file to run it. The PC may ask
the user to grant permission for the application to access the connected network.
Click the “Find Devices on Network” button. The software will list all of the UI-IP8-
DP devices found. Other Hall Research devices may also appear if connected to the
same network as the UI-IP8-DP.
Hall Research Device Finder (HRDF)
Double click on any device to view or modify its parameters.
Click the “Save” and then “Reboot” buttons after making changes.
Allow up to 60 seconds for the keypad to fully bootup after rebooting.
For example, you can assign a new Static IP address or set it to DHCP if you want
the compatible LAN network to assign the address.
A hyperlink to the attached UI-IP8-DP is available to launch the webGUI in a
compatible browser.
Example screen for the selected keypad

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4.2 Login to WebGUI
Open a web browser with the device’s IP address into the browser’s address bar.
The login screen will appear and prompts the user for a user name and password.
After correctly logging into the UI-IP8-DP, the webpage will have a series of tabs described
below to view and control the systems functions.
4.3 Macro Settings Tab
The Macro Settings tab allows the user to edit the macro sequences assigned to each of the
eight physical buttons.
Click on macros 1~6 to see various LED light command examples preprogrammed by factory
default.
NOTE
A
s shipped from factory (and
after a factory reset), six (6)
buttons have preprogrammed
macros as examples. These
macros can be deleted or
changed, as needed.
NOTE Be patient as the webpage could take several seconds to load

NOTE
The default username is admin
The default password is admin

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Macro 1: Sequentially light, all buttons RED @ 100% on the keypad.
Macro 2: Sequentially light, all buttons Blue @ 100% on the keypad.
Macro 3: Turn off all the red LEDs (set brightness to 0%).
Macro 4: Turn off all the blue LEDs (set brightness to 0%).
Macro 5: Toggle LED demo mode (used to turn on and off Demo Mode).
Macro 6: First, set all LEDs blue with 10% brightness. Then set all LEDs blue to 0%
brightness. Then close the relay contact. Then open the relay with a delay of 1
second between commands.
The “Background Light” slider adjusts the maximum brightness settings for ALL the LEDs.
For example if the slider is midway, a command that sets brightness
to 100% will shine at 50%.
When the mouse hovers over a button, a tooltip displays with the
assigned macro command.
Click on symbol on the button to edit the currently assigned macro.
Macro edit window for the selected button
The text field at the top window there allows the user to edit the macro name.
The up/down arrows buttons allow the user to change the commands order of
execution.
The icon allows you to edit the delay time and the command interface type.
The icon will DELETE the command. Use with caution.
The icon both inserts and adds a new command ABOVE the current row.
To add a command at the end of the list, click the add button .

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Clicking the ADD button will display a list of up to 128 commands.
UI-IP8-DP – Default command list
Click on any of the available commands listed to change the delay time or interface type.
Commands are strings that are sent to different targets or “interfaces”.
After selecting a command, you can select the desired “interface” (where it will be
sent), and the delay time prior to the next command in the macro.
UI-IP8-DP – Command Interface
The “Delay (ms)” field is the time to wait before proceeding to the next command (if any).
The interface (target) to which the commands are sent may be one of the following:
Device works like TELNET but you can select based on the Device Name.
SysCMD is the keypad itself. Like control of the LED lights or relay state.
TELNET is a specific IP address and port the command is sent.
Relay contacts (The relay contacts can also be controlled using SysCMD)

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When you use Relay as command target, the command text must be CLOSE or OPEN.
You can also control the relay using SysCMD, but the command text must be as stated in
Section 5 (e.g. RELAY 1 CLOSE\x0d\x0a).
Controlling the relay from SysCMD allows the user easily to toggle the state, so if the relay
contact is closed, then it will open and vice versa.
Click on “Save Change” icon when you are finished editing the macro. After the window
closes, click the Save Change button shown at the bottom of the list.
4.4 Extension Macro Tab
Click on the “Extension Macro” tab to execute/edit an additional eight-(8) macro buttons that
are accessible via Web GUI only. Settings in this tab are similar to the above section.
4.5 Command Settings Tab
UI-IP8-DP – Command List
Click the “Command Settings” tab to create, edit or delete command strings.
NOTE We recommend a minimum delay time of 100ms for SysCMD commands
and 500ms for TELNET commands for proper command execution.
NOTE If you wish to make a button act as TOGGLE (e.g. to alternate sending two
commands like ON and OFF), then you must use Extension Macro for the
same button position to define the alternate command and in Key Settings
tab set the button mode to “Toggle”.

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Create up to 128 different commands with up to 512 characters long (including spaces).
The total storage space is 16384 characters. There is insufficient space for ALL commands to
have 512 characters long.
We recommend you limit commands to 128 characters if you are going to use all 128
locations.
To send hex bytes such as some ASCII characters like carriage return or linefeed, use “\x”
(that’s back slash and little ‘x’) followed by the desired two digit ASCII hex byte.
FOR EXAMPLE:
To send the string “PWR ON<cr><lf>”, enter the command like this:
PWR ON\x0d\x0a
Click on the “Save Change” button to save the command.
4.5 Device Settings Tab
The UI-IP8-DP lets the user enter a maximum of 16 devices with their specific IP addresses
and port numbers. The name of each device can also be customized (no spaces are allowed
in the name).
Defining devices is advantageous because individual devices can be disabled in macros.
For example, if the keypad is controlling several devices and one is a video wall in the boss’s
office, the device can be disabled if the boss is in a meeting and they do not want to
accidently change the settings of video wall from the UI-IP8-DP.
Device Settings tab showing Enable/Disable

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4.6 Key Settings Tab
Click on the “Key Settings” tab to select if a button “repeats” when held or it “toggles” between
two (2) modes when pressed.
UI-IP8-DP – Key Settings
Repeat Key - Causes the button macro to be executed repeatedly as long as the button is
being held down. Repeat only works with the physical keypad not in the webGUI.
Toggle Key – Causes the button to toggle between the two listed macros (regular and
extension) for the same button position) for each press.
4.7 Schedule Tab
Click the “Schedule Tab” to customize the clock/calendar scheduling features.
The user can set macro events to repeat on a daily, weekly schedule or as single one-time
event. Edit or delete events from the ‘Macro Settings’ or ‘Extension Macro’ tabs.
The system can store up to 32 repeating events and up to 8 one-time events.
Schedule Settings

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Setup scheduled macros by clicking on “Edit” button either in the Repeat section or the Once
section, specify the macro to be run and add the time and day info.
The event can be set as “Active” or “Not Active”.
Click on “Save Change” to save the changes to the event.
4.8 Network Settings Tab
As shipped from the factory (or after restoring factory defaults), the UI-IP8-DP IP address is
set for static IP address 192.168.1.50.
Network Settings
If changes are made, make sure to hit the Save button and then go to System Settings tab
and reboot the system for the new IP parameters to take effect.
Note that IP changes can also be made from the HRDF PC GUI.
Clicking NetWork Reset button sets the IP address to a static 192.168.1.50 and reboots the
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4.9 System Settings Tab
Use this tab to change the following items:
Web User Setting – Used to change the password for the admin user.
Web Login Timeout – Used to change the inactivity timeout before automatically
logging out.
Download Current Configuration – Used to download the current system
configuration.
Restore Configuration – Used to upload a previously save configuration file.
Reset to Default – Used to reset the UI-IP8-DP to factory defaults. Reboot after
clicking the “ALL RESET” button.
Reboot the Unit – Used to reboot the UI-IP8-DP without removing power
Firmware Upgrade – Used to update the firmware in the UI-IP8-DP.
UI-IP8-DP – System Settings
The system can automatically lock the keypad if there is no keyboard activity for a
specific period of time (1 minute to 30 minutes) to prevent unauthorized changes. Telnet
commands still work even if keypad is in the locked state.
Click the ‘Enabled’ radio button to enable the panel lock out feature.
The default ‘keyboard’ password is the pressing key #1 four (4) times. Use the
“Pattern Key” controls to change the ‘keyboard’ password.
When the correct ‘keyboard’ password is used, the keyboard LEDs flash and the
activity timer will restart.
UI-IP8-DP – User Interface Panel Lock Out Settings

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4.10 Time Settings Tab
Click on the “Time Settings” tab to set the
system time and to enable or disable the
Daylight Saving Time (DST) functionality.
Since the Daylight Savings start and end times
vary around the world, you can specify the
desired time and day of month.
For example, in the USA, Daylight Savings Time (DST) in most States; start on the 2nd
Sunday in March and end on the 1st Sunday in November.
5.0 Telnet Commands (Port 23)
The UI-IP8-DP is controllable by Telnet on port 23 of the devices IP address.
The UI-IP8-DP responds with “Welcome to Telnet.<CR><LF>” when the user
connects to the Telnet port.
Commands are in ASCII format.
Commands are not case sensitive. Both uppercase and lowercase characters are
acceptable.
A single <CR> character terminates each command.
One or more <CR><LF> characters terminate each response.
Unknown commands respond with “Command FAILED<CR><LF>”.
Command syntax errors respond with “Wrong command format!!<CR><LF>”
Command Response Description
IPCONFIG ETHERNET MAC : xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-
xx<cr><lf>
Address Type : DHCP or STATIC<cr><lf>
IP : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx<cr><lf>
SN : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx<cr><lf>
GW : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx<cr><lf>
HTTP PORT : 80<cr><lf>
Telnet PORT : 23<cr><lf>
Shows the current network IP configuration
SETIP N,N1,N2
Where
N=x.x.x.x (IP Address)
N1=x.x.x.x (Subnet)
N2=x.x.x.x (Gateway)
If a valid command is used, most likely
there will be no response unless there was
a command formatting error.
Set the static IP address, subnet mask and
gateway simultaneously.
There should be no ‘spaces’ between “N”,
“N1” and “N2” values or a “Wrong command
format!!” message will occur.
SIPADDR X.X.X.X Set the devices IP address
SNETMASK X.X.X.X Set the devices subnet mask
SGATEWAY X.X.X.X Set the devices gateway address
SIPMODE N Set DHCP or Static IP addressing

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Command Response Description
VER <SPACE>-----> vx.xx <-----<CR><LF>
(There is a leading space) Show installed firmware version. Note there is a single leading space character
in the response.
FADEFAULT Set the device to factory defaults
ETH_FADEFAULT Set IP settings to factory default
REBOOT If a valid command is used, most likely
there will be no response unless there was
a command formatting error.
Reboot the device
HELP Show the list of available commands
HELP N
where N=command Show description of command specified
RELAY N N1
where N=1
N1= OPEN, CLOSE, TOGGLE
RELAY N N1<CR><LF> Relay control
LEDBLUE N N1
where N=1~8
N1=0-100%
LEDBLUE N N1<CR><LF> Individual button blue LED brightness control
LEDRED N N1
where N=1~8
N1=0-100%
LEDRED N N1<CR><LF> Individual button red LED brightness control
LEDBLUES N
where N=0-100% LEDBLUES N<CR><LF> Set the brightness of all blue LEDs
LEDREDS N
where N=0-100% LEDREDS N<CR><LF> Set the brightness of all red LEDs
LEDSHOW N
where N=ON/OFF/TOGGLE LEDSHOW N<CR><LF> LED demo mode
BACKLIGHT N
where N=0-100% BACKLIGHT N<CR><LF> Set the max brightness of all LEDs
KEY_PRESS N RELEASE KEY_PRESS N RELEASE<CR><LF> Set the key press trigger type to “Release”.
KEY_PRESS N HOLD KEY_PRESS N HOLD<CR><LF> Set the key press trigger type to“Hold”.
MACRO RUN N RUN MACRO[N] EVENT.<CR><LF>
x
x
where x = the macro commands
Run the specified macro (button).
The response also occurs if a button is
pressed.
MACRO STOP MACRO STOP<CR><LF> Stop all the running macros
MACRO STOP N
N=1~32 MACRO STOP N<CR><LF> Stop the specified macro.
DEVICE ADD N N1 N2 N3
where
N=1~16 (Device slot)
N1=X.X.X.X (IP Address)
N2=0~65535 (Port Number)
N3={Name} (Up to 24
characters)
Add TCP/TELNET device in Slot N
The name may not contain any spaces.
DEVICE DELETE N
where
N=1~16 (Device Slot)
Delete the TCP/TELNET device in Slot N
DEVICE N N1
where
N=ENABLE, DISABLE
N1=1~16 (Device Slot)
Enable or Disable TCP/TELNET device in
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6.0 Firmware Upgrade
Upgrade the firmware on UI-IP8-DP by using the webGUI (the preferred method) or using a
PC or USB memory stick with the supplied Mini-USB cable.
6.1 Firmware Upgrade Using the WebGUI
On the “System Settings” web GUI tab, under the “Firmware Upgrade”item, click the
“Choose File” button.
Select the “UI-IP8-DP.bin” file and click the “Upgrade” button.
The system will display the prompt “Warning! This operation will overwrite current
firmware. Do you really want to continue”.
The user must click the OK button to proceed with the firmware upgrade.
The upgrade takes approximately 60 seconds to complete and the system will
reboot.
Always save the system configuration before making changes to prevent loss of data.
6.2 Firmware Upgrade with the USB Cable
Firmware upgrade is possible with or without a computer.
Power the UI-IP8-DP while holding button #1.
Button #1 will blink twice when ready to update firmware.
With an external computer
Connect the external computer to the Mini-USB port on the UI-IP8-DP.
The computer will detect the UI-IP8-DP as an external drive and allow the user to
open a file explorer window.
Copy the “UI-IP8-DP.BIN” file to the external drive and the firmware will upgrade.
The upgrade takes approximately 60 seconds to complete and the system will
reboot.
Remove the Mini-USB cable and power cycle the UI-IP8-DP.
Without an external computer
Place the “UI-IP8-DP.BIN” file in the root directory of a blank USB drive.
Connect the USB drive on the OTG cable to the Mini-USB port on the keypad.
The UI-IP8-DP will automatically upload the new firmware.
The upgrade takes approximately 60 seconds to complete and the system will
reboot.
Remove the Mini-USB cable and power cycle the UI-IP8-DP.

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7.0 Troubleshooting
There are no user serviceable parts or circuits in the device.
If you think the device is malfunctioning (or you have no connectivity), please try to use the
following methods for troubleshooting.
Cycle the power to reboot the device.
Perform a factory default by using the “Reset to Default” option on the “System
Settings” web GUI tab.
Use the Hall Research Device Finder software to find the UI-IP8-DP on the local
network.
7.1 Contacting Hall Research
If you determine that your UI-IP8-DP is malfunctioning, do not attempt to repair the unit
instead, contact Hall Research Technical Support at 714-641-6607. To return the unit to Hall
Research you must first get a Return Authorization (RMA) number. Package the unit carefully,
if returning. We recommend that you use the original container.
8.0 Specifications
Input Ports 1ea RJ45 (accepts PoE), 1ea Optional 5v Power
Output Ports 1ea Relay (2-pin terminal block)
Relay contacts are rated for up to 5A current and 30 vDC
USB 1ea Mini USB (for updating firmware)
Control Keypad Panel (8 buttons / Telnet / WebGUI)
ESD Protection Human body model - ±12kV [air-gap discharge] & ±8kV
Operating Temp 32 to 122F (0 to 50 ℃)
20 to 90%, non-condensing
Storing Temp -20 to 60 degC [-4 to140 degF]
Power Supply 5V 2.6A DC (US/EU standards/ CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power consumption 3.3 W
Enclosure Material Housing: Metal
Bezel: Plastic
Dimensions
Model
Shipping
2.75”(70mm) W x 1.40”(36mm) D x 4.5”(114mm) H (case)
10”(254mm) x 8”(203mm) x 4”(102mm)
Weight
Device: 500g (1.1 lbs.) Shipping: 770g (1.7 lbs.)

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