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- Page 1 USERS GUIDE DXB-8 ® 1 Gang Decora 8 Button Wall Plate Controller www.auroramm.com Manual Number: 170410 | Firmware Rev. v0.7 & Above...
- Page 2 Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the first time using this model, then read this manual before installing or using the product. If the product is not functioning properly, please contact your local dealer or Aurora for further instructions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
About ....................................4 Features ....................................4 DXB-8 Front ..................................5 DXB-8 Rear ..................................6 APPLICATION ..................................7 DXB-8 Controlling DXW-2EU and Projector ........................7 BUTTON SETUP FUNCTIONS .............................. 8 Button Setup..................................8 DXB-8 Daisy Chain Mode ..............................9 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE ............................10 DX Interface .................................. -
Page 4: Package Contents
USERS GUIDE PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure the following items are included within your package. Contact your dealer if any items are missing or damaged. DXB-8 x 1 ® Gang Decora Paintable White Wall Plate x 1 *Note: Go to www.auroramm.com... -
Page 5: Introduction
About The DXB-8 is a low cost 8 button single gang button panel. Designed to work with just about any RS-232 device on the market, the DXB-8 allows any RS-232 string to be assigned to the press and release of each button. Advanced functionality is available like repeat on hold. -
Page 6: Dxb-8 Front
Buttons: There are 8 backlit buttons, ON, OFF, VGA, HDMI, Up Arrow, Down Arrow, Speaker Mute, and Mic Mute. These laser etched buttons come as a default with the DXB-8. Other customizable buttons are available. The LED backlighting can be set to light red, green, or blue. -
Page 7: Dxb-8 Rear
RS-232 1: Connect RS-232 device up to 115k baud. Note there is a 5v line as it is designed to power the DXB-8 from the DXW-2 wall plate or an option 5v supply for stand-alone operation with any RS-232 device. -
Page 8: Application
USERS GUIDE APPLICATION DXB-8 Controlling DXW-2EU and Projector The example below demonstrates the DXB controlling a DXW-2 series wall plate which in turn passes the RS-232 to the DXE-CAT series receiver. The DXE-CAT receiver RS-232 port is connected to the projector. -
Page 9: Button Setup Functions
USERS GUIDE BUTTON SETUP FUNCTIONS Button Setup Buttons are referenced 1-8 starting in upper left to lower left for 1-4 and upper right to lower right for 5-8. Unit Address: Holding buttons 1 and 4 down for 5 seconds will allow user to press button 1 through 8 to set address accordingly. -
Page 10: Dxb-8 Daisy Chain Mode
DXB-8 Daisy Chain Mode The DXB-8 units can be combined (up to 8 total), allowing multiple units to function as a single control interface. All commands when operated in this mode pass through to com1 of unit1. The last unit in the chain must always be address 8 in order to connect a device to communicate with port 2. -
Page 11: Programming Software
USERS GUIDE PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE DX Interface DX Interface is a free utility for programming the buttons with the various functions. It allows a user to assign RS-232 strings and LED color selection to the different button states. These assignments can be applied to the push, release, and ®... -
Page 12: Button Cap Selection
Button Caps The DXB-8 buttons are removable and can be replaced with a variety of buttons listed on the chart below in white or black. For caps not listed on the chart custom laser etched button caps are available for a one time processing fee to accommodate any install. -
Page 13: Serial Commands
USERS GUIDE SERIAL COMMANDS RS-232 Commands Command Query Response <cr> 0x0D Hex/13 Decimal (Do not confuse with delimiter %0D) Command String Format Information Button Push String !xPSy,b,z<cr> x = Unit address = 0-8 Address Zero is received by all but no (99 Bytes Max) response from units. - Page 14 USERS GUIDE Command String Format Information Releasing button 1 will send on serial port 1: Hello string 1<cr> Delay 500ms Hello string 2 <cr> Hold String !xHSy,b,tt,z<cr> x = Unit address = 0-8 Address Zero is received by all but no response from units.
- Page 15 USERS GUIDE Command String Format Information Button Command !xCSy,z<cr> x = Unit address = 0-8 Address Zero is received by all but no String response from units. Response only when set to address 1-8. (99 Bytes Max) Factory default is address 1. y = Button Number 1 - 8 z = Command string is in ASCII to be executed when a button is pressed.
- Page 16 USERS GUIDE Command String Format Information Button LED Setup !xBLy,z1,z2,t <cr> x = Unit address = 0-8 Address Zero is received by all but no (Individual) response from units. Response only when set to address 1-8. Factory default is address 1. y = Button Number z1 = Release LED State = R, G, B, N (R = Red, G = Green, B = Blue, N = None)
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Page 17: Rs-232 Command Usage
USERS GUIDE RS-232 Command Usage Example Example String Example Response Send Hello_World on button 2 press !1PS1,2,Hello_World<cr> ~1PS1,2,Hello_World<cr> on unit address 1 port 1. Send 0x02 PON 0x03 on button 3 !1RS1,3,%02PON%03<cr> ~1RS1,3, %02PON%03<cr> release on unit address 1 port 1. Send Hello%World on button 8 hold !1HS1,8,Hello%%World<cr>... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
USERS GUIDE APPENDIX 1 Troubleshooting Problem Solution 1. LED is not lit on any buttons a. Check 5v power supply is plugged in locally or if connected to DXW-2 make certain the DXW-2 has power. b. Check to see if Wall supply is plugged into wall outlet. c. -
Page 19: Firmware Update
DXB-8 Update Utility DXB-8 Update Software requires a serial cable connected in a null (RX to TX, TX to RX, GND to GND) configuration to a PC. The firmware can be updated directly at either of the DXB-8 rear serial ports. To force update mode holding buttons 1 and 8 for 5 seconds will force unit into firmware update mode for port 1 and holding buttons 4 and 5 for 5 seconds will force unit into firmware update mode for port 2. -
Page 20: Technical Specifications
Operation temperature 0~40C [32~104F] Storage temperature -20~60C [-4~140F] Relative humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation] 1x DXB-8 Package Contents 1x Paintable White Wall Plate 1x User Manual Options 5v DC power Supply for stand-alone operation (PS0045-5) *Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. -
Page 21: Warranty
Limited 3 Year Warranty Aurora Multimedia Corporation (“Manufacturer”) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years as defined herein for parts and labor from date of purchase. This Limited Warranty covers products purchased in the year of 2009 and after. - Page 22 USERS GUIDE Aurora Multimedia Corporation 205 Commercial Court | Morganville, NJ 07751 Phone: 732-591-5800 | Fax: 732-591-6801 www.auroramm.com...