The Savant® SmartLink 8 (SLN-88BT) Quick Reference Guide provides information necessary to install the SLN-88BT. The SLN-88BT is an 8x8 HDMI® matrix switch that uses Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat7 cabling.The SLN-88BT is based on HDBaseT® 5Play™ technology.

Box Contents(1) SmartLink (SLN-88BT) (1) Installation Kit (075-0098-xx):

(1) Side-Mounting Brackets(4) M3 x 8MM Flat Phillips Screws (039-0017-xx)(1) Power cord C13 (6 feet) (N. America) (064-0079-xx) or appropriate international power cord(4) Rubber Chassis Feet (093-0351-xx)(4) Screws for Rubber Feet (039-0005-xx)

(1) Quick Reference Guide (this document)

SpecificationsEnvironmentalEnvironmentalTemperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)Humidity 10% to 90% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)Cooling 25 cubic feet per minute (CFM) recommended.Maximum BTUs 512 BTUs per hourNoise Normal Operation condition: 52 dB AverageDimensions and WeightDimensions and WeightHeight 5.21 in/13.23 cmWidth 17.30 in/43.94 cmDepth 12.94 in/32.88 cmWeight 20.50 lb / 9.29 kgRack Space 3UPowerPower

Input Power100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz, (1.8 Amp maximum)

Input PowerStandard 3 prong IEC C14 connector

Nominal PowerNorth America: 150 Watts (40 VA) for 120V AC, 60Hz

Nominal PowerEurope: 150 Watts (50 VA) for 230V AC, 50Hz

Maximum PowerNorth America: 200 Watts (40 VA) for 120V AC, 60Hz

Maximum PowerEurope: 200 Watts (50 VA) for 230V AC, 50Hz

Power Connection IEC 320 power connector with 3-pole detachable power cord

ComplianceComplianceSafety and Emissions FCC Part 15 | S Mark | CE Mark | C-TickRoHS Compliant

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4Front View of SLN-88BT

1 Reset (hole) Insert pin into hole for about 10 seconds to reset the Static IP address.

2 Power LED

Green indicates the system has adequate power and is operating normally.Red indicates the system is in stand-by mode. The Controller hardware has power, but the embedded processor is shut off and in the standby mode.Off indicates that the system is not receiving power.

3 CPU Status LED

Green indicates the Host has evaluated the firmware currently running and determined it is up to date.Green flashing indicates the embedded system is ready (running with DHCP IP address), but the embedded processor has not established communications with the embedded system.Off indicates the embedded processor is resetting or is powered up; and is booting the embedded firmware.Red indicates the Host has determined the firmware needs to be updated, but a problem occurred during the process that will initiate a reset.Red flashing indicates the embedded firmware is running, but has not received a DHCP IP Address.Amber indicates the Host is currently updating the embedded firmware.Amber flashing indicates the embedded system has a valid link-local IP Address and is waiting to connect to the Host.

4 On/Off (hole)

Insert pin into hole for about eight seconds to place in standby mode. Insert the pin again for about 1 second to take system out of standby mode. The I/O power switch on the back of Controller must be On (I) to enable this function. To turn the power off for the entire system, flip the switch to Off (O).

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Rear View of SLN-88BT

1 HDMI Output (8) 19-pin Type A HDMI female; digital video/audio outputs; signal types HDMI, DVI—compatible with DVI/D (requires DVI to HDMi adapter, not included), allowing DVI/D source signal to be passed to displays. Limited to 185 MHz pixel clock.

2 Link

(8) 8-pin RJ45 female, shielded; HDBaseT compliant.Connect to SmartLink inputs of SmartLink receivers or to HDBaseT devices via single Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat7; Extends video and bidirectional RS-232, IR and audio signals through a single category cable.

3 LAN (8) RJ45 10/100 Base-T, auto-negotiating port with Link/Activity LEDs.

4 Fuse 100-240V, 2.5A—Fast acting fuse. This is field-replaceable.

5 I/O On/Off switch - I is used to power the controller to the On state. O is used to power the controller to the Off state.

6 Input Power 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz

7 HDM Input (8) 19-pin Type A HDMI female; digital video/audio inputs; signal types HDMI/DVI

8 S/PDIF Digital Coax (8) S/PDIF Outputs (Digital Coax, RCA connectors)—for example, can be used in conjunction with the SmartAudio 16 SSA-1620 Audio Matrix Switcher

9 RS232 (8) RJ45 female-connector ports used to transmit and receive serial binary data.

10 IR

(8)IR Inputs and (8) IR Outputs - Uses four-pin screw down connectors (3.81mm).The IR IN ports receive IR commands from a Savant controller with IR control or third party IR control box and send them over the Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat7 port (SmartLink) to the distant ends IR output port to control devices in that zone. Conversely, IR OUT ports can drive an IR emitter(blaster) with IR commands received from the distant ends IR IN port.NOTE: IR IN and OUT ports are 5V tolerant only.

11 Link/Activity LED Green indicates an Ethernet link has been established.Green flashing indicates Ethernet activity.Off indicates an Ethernet link has not been established.

12 Speed LED Green indicates an Ethernet speed of 100 Mb.

13 LAN (1) RJ45 10/100 Base-T, auto-negotiating port with Link/Activity LEDs (same as Items 11 and 12). Through this Ethernet port, the SLN-88BT provides a single-point connection to a home network or corporate LAN.

14 Debug / RS232 (1) RJ45 female-connector serial port port—typically used for debug or optionally for control from a Savant Controller or third party control box

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RS-232 Wiring

Controller RJ-45 (RS-232) Plug Pinouts

1 (Not Used for RS-232) 5 TXD (RS-232)

2 (Not Used for RS-232) 6 RXD (RS-232)

3 (Not Used for RS-232) 7 (Not Used for RS-232)

4 GND (RS-232) 8 (Not Used for RS-232)

Debug Wiring

Controller RJ-45 (RS-232) Plug Pinouts

1 (Not Used for RS-232) 5 RXD (RS-232)

2 (Not Used for RS-232) 6 TXD (RS-232)

3 (Not Used for RS-232) 7 (Not Used for RS-232)

4 GND (RS-232) 8 (Not Used for RS-232)

Important If you are using RJ-45 to DB-9 adapters not supplied by Savant, be sure to terminate any wires required for communication/control within the adapter. Ensure that all wires required for communication/control are not terminated in the connecter. Also, ensure that the unused wires in the connector are cut to prevent them shorting out, as they are still terminated in the RJ-45 connector on the controller side

IR Port Layout and Pinouts

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+In-

Interconnect the Network

The SLN-88BT requires business class/commercial grade network equipment in order to handle the IP traffic between Savant SmartSystems™ network equipment. When configuring the network ensure that all of the connected Savant units (including SLN-88BT, HST-series and SVR-series) are on the same local area network (subnet or LAN).

Network Changes Require Rebooting the SLN-88BT

The embedded processor used in the SmartLink needs to be rebooted after switching to a new network with a new IP address range. If you do not reboot, the SLN-88BT will not sense the network and IP address changes. The Status LED on the front panel of the SLN-88BT will start to flash.

Replacing or Checking Fuse

To replace or check the fuse on the SLN-88BT, do the following:1. On the input power block, open the cover (hinged) to access the fuse cartridge. Refer to the

illustrations below.2. Using a thin, flat tool remove the red cartridge.

Important: Before removing the fuse, note how and where the fuse is mounted in the cartridge. The fuse must be replaced at the same location. Refer to the illustration below.

3. Remove the existing fuse and replace with a new one.4. Re-install the cartridge. Note that the cartridge fits in only one direction.

Horizontal Mounting Vertical Mounting

ELECTRIC SHOCK: The 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz source power poses an electric shock hazard that has the potential to cause serious injury to installers and end-users.

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