Hall Research Technologies UI-IP8-DP User manual

User’s Manual
UI-IP8-DP
Programmable 8-button IP Keypad Wall plate
with PoE
Control 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.............4
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............................................................................7
4.3 Macro Settings Tab .........................................................................8
4.4 Extension Macro Tab ....................................................................12
4.5 Command Settings Tab .................................................................12
4.5 Device Settings Tab.......................................................................13
4.6 Key Settings Tab ...........................................................................13
4.7 Schedule Tab .................................................................................14
4.8 Network Settings Tab....................................................................14
4.9 System Settings Tab ......................................................................15
4.10 Time Setting ................................................................................15
5.0 Telnet Commands (Port 23) ...................................................16
6.0 Firmware Upgrade....................................................................18
6.1 Firmware Upgrade Using the WebGUI.........................................18
6.2 Firmware Upgrade Using the OTG 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 that can send user
programmed TCP/Telnet commands to IP enabled equipment. It also provides
one Relay contact output that can be opened or closed based on user program.
Commands can be triggered by pressing any of its 8 buttons on the front panel,
by accessing the webpage embedded in it, or by programming day/time
schedules. You can program and recall up to 16 individual macros to send TCP
messages/commands to many IP enabled and IoT systems such as AV
distribution, factory automation, security, keypad access. The buttons have 2
color LEDs whose on/off state, color and brightness can be programmed as part
of the command Macros. The UI-IP8-DP includes a power supply and it can be
powered via the LAN that it is connected to using PoE (Power over Ethernet).
This gives you the convenience to not having to connect a separate power
supply to the wall plate.
The UI-P8-DP includes integrated battery-backed clock/calendar that can be
used to schedule actions. This feature allows the user to send commands to
control devices based on day/time schedule. For example, each evening it can
issue power off commands to controllable devices on the network.
1.2 Features
•Single gang wall plate with 8 programmable buttons
•Sends TCP/Telnet commands, controls a Relay, and hosts webpage GUI
•Adjustable LED brightness and color for each button
•Supports IEEE802.3af PoE and comes with 5V DC Power Supply
•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
•48 hours of power-loss backup for maintaining internal clock calendar
•Firmware can be updated via WebGUI or USB Flash memory
•Rugged and durable housing design perfect for easy installation
•Convenient for wall plate control AV systems in conference rooms,
classrooms, factory floors, and machine control.

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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) Printed Button Sticker sheet (28 labels)
(1) Blank Button Stickers (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
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.

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Use with add-on UI-IP8-DP for Control of RS-232 Devices
In the above example, the control webpage shown on the tablet in the above
image 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 simply programmed to send TCP/Telnet commands to
CNT-IP-22 simulating button presses.
Rear Panel Connectors

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DC 5V: Connect the 5V DC power supply supplied with the unit if there is no
PoE from the network switch/router.
Control: Connect this port to the network switch or router using a CAT5e/6
cable to control the devices on the network. It supports Power over Ethernet
(PoE) enabling the unit to be directly powered from the 48V PSE switch/hub
without the need for a power adapter.
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
As shipped from the factory (or after factory default reset), the UI-IP8-DP’s IP
address is set for static 192.168.1.50. If you have multiple keypads plugged to your
network, or are unsure of IP addresses assigned to each keypad, you can use the
HRDF Windows® software on any PC on the network to scan, find and obtain
critical data from all keypads found on the network. Note that HRDF software may
discover other Hall Research devices on the network if present.
The IP address can be changed to any static number or set to DHCP
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. PC may
ask for you to grant permission for it to function.
•click “Find Devices on Network”. The software lists all keypads found
•Hall Research Device Finder (HRDF)
NOTEThere is also a mini-USB connector that can be accessed from the
front by removing the Decora cover. This port is only for Firmware
update.

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•You can select any device and modify some of its parameters. Click the
“Save” and then “Reboot” buttons after making any changes.
•For example, you can assign a new Static IP address or set it to DHCP if
you want the network to automatically assign the address
Info screen for selected keypad
Please allow upto 60 seconds for the keypad to fully bootup after Rebooting.
The screen also provides a hyperlink (see the picture above) to launch the
webGUI on the PC.
4.2 Login to WebGUI
Open a web browser on a PC/laptop that is connected to an active network and type
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.
NOTE
Please be patient as the webpage could take several seconds to load

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Once the page loads, on the left side you will see a series of tabs. The functions for
each tab are described in the following sections.
4.3 Macro Settings Tab
UI-IP8-DP WebGUI – Home Page
NOTE
The default username and password are admin/admin

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Click on the Macro Settings tab to edit the macro sequence assigned to each of
the 8 physical buttons.
Click on macros 1~6 to see various LED light command examples. These are
pre-programmed by factory default.
Macro 1: Sequentially light all buttons RED @ 100% on the keypad
Macro 2: Sequentially light all buttons Blue @ 100% on the keypad
Macro 3: Switch off all the red LEDs (set brightness to 0%).
Macro 4: Switch off all the blue LEDs (set brightness to 0%).
Macro 5: LED demo mode toggle (switch on/off Demo Mode).
Macro 6: Light the LEDs blue with 10% brightness → set all LEDs blue to 0%
brightness → close the Relay contact and then open the Relay with a
delay of 1 second between each commands.
The “Background Light” slider scales the maximum brightness settings for the
LEDs or how bright you want 100% LED commands to shine. For example if the
slider is midway, a command that sets brightness to 100% will shine at 50% .
If you hover the mouse over the buttons it will display the
Macro Commands currently assigned to them.
Click on symbol on each button to edit its macro.
Macro edit window for the selected button
NOTE
As shipped from factory (and after Factory Reset), 6 buttons have
pre-programmed macros but they can be deleted or changed as
needed. They serve as examples and allow quick functionality test.

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At the top of the macro edit window there is a text field where you can edit the
name of the macro.
The up/down arrows change the command’s order of execution.
The icon allows you to edit the delay and type of the command.
The icon will DELETE the command.
The icon is used to insert and add a new command ABOVE the current
row. To add a command at the end of the list, click the add button .
When you click the add command button, you will get a list of upto 128
commands that you can choose from. Detail on how to create these pre-defined
commands will be explained later in the manual.
UI-IP8-DP - Command list
Select any of the available commands.
Commands are basically strings that can be sent to different targets or
“interfaces”.
After selecting a command, you will need to choose the “interface” (where it will
be sent), and the delay that gives the keypad time to execute it prior to the next
command in the macro.