RS-232 control options, Input Talley, close contact switching, and a built in webserver to help you quickly configure and troubleshoot your system. Package Contents • 1 × SB3M-A110 100m or SB3M-B110 70m Switching HDBase-T Transmitter • 1 × 24V 1A locking DC power adapter •...
AUD: Independent audio input LAN: Lan for local control or web serve access 3.5mm Terminal Blocks: RS232, Contact Closure, and LED Talley indicators Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104 F: 480.966.6728 E: sales@covid.com...
192.168.88.1xx. Once the IP is set, then you will be able to access the device from any PC in the same network. Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104...
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This is to help system admins know they were directed to the correct IP in case of typo or auto complete errors in the browser. Model: SB3M This will help you identify the product you are controlling. Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104 F: 480.966.6728 E: sales@covid.com...
Front Panel Button The front panel button can be programed to behave in three different ways. It can be Enabled, Disabled, or set to Rs232 Mode. Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104 F: 480.966.6728...
SB3M can be setup and changed by connecting to the RS-232 port and sending the appropriate command using the Covid configuration utility software. You can also use terminal software and send the correct RS-232 command string.
SB3M switches to the higher priority input still. The port hierarchy can be set on the Input/Output Config Tab. Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104...
– This will allow you to set the input port hierarchy for the priority switching mode. For further information please see the switching modes section under AV controls. 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104 F: 480.966.6728 E: sales@covid.com www.covid.com Page 10...
The internal and external EDID is an option for the user to consider in case there are some needs to solve an incompatibility issue in the system. Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104...
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EDID for the connected sources. This EDID will always be stored in memory for use. The factory default for the input ports is set with external EDID. Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104...
SB3M from this screen. They are for external control only. Input detected – When an active signal is detected, the unit will send the Rs232 command at the preset timing. Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104 F: 480.966.6728...
In the System tab you can modify IP settings hardware and software version information. You can also apply a unique product name to help you identify it on the network. Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104...
A Podium”. Now when you access the unit thru the webserver it will remind you of which unit you are changing settings on. This name will appear on both the log in page and the header. Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104...
LED’s (D, H, V) blink in unison two times then come on solid. When this happens let go of the button. The unit has now been restored to factory defaults. Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104...
Finally, the apostrophe character is used as a delimiter between the SB3M’s command and the command you are trying to pass-through, in this case, just the string “command”. Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104...
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USER MANUAL Rs232 Command Table Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104 F: 480.966.6728 E: sales@covid.com www.covid.com Page 18...
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USER MANUAL Note: The default baud rate 9600 Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104 F: 480.966.6728 E: sales@covid.com www.covid.com Page 19...
The SB3M uses a five position terminal block, but uses the same positions for the Tx, Rx, and GND pins (see following image). Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104...
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RS232 DTE device. If you are connecting to a DCE device, simply switch the Tx and Rx pins on one end of the cable. Multi-Format HDBT Switcher - SB3M-A110 & SB3M-B110 1723 W. 4th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 P: 800.638.6104 F: 480.966.6728...
USER MANUAL If you are connecting the SB3M to another Covid device with RS232 communications, the cable must be appropriately pinned out. In order for the devices to communicate, the Tx and Rx pins must be switched on only one end of the connector. The image below demonstrates how this can be done with two terminal block connectors.
Parts and labor warranty time is three year and from the date of original shipment. This warranty shall be void if a serial number has been removed from the product. Upon determination of a legitimate defect covered by this warranty and at COVID’s sole discretion, user should bear the transport cost during the warranty.
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