SHURE SBC240 2-Bay Networked Charger User Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ these

2. KEEP these

3. HEED all

4. FOLLOW all

5. DO NOT use this apparatus near

6. CLEAN ONLY with dry

7. DO NOT block any ventilation Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (in­cluding amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place any open flame sources on the product.

9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace­ ment of the obsolete

10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from th

11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the

12. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

16. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

17. The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).

18. Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

19. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

20. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.

21. Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.

Explanation of Symbols

                     Caution: risk of electric shock

On (Supply)

| Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION
| Stand-by
****| Equipment should not be disposed of in the normal waste stream

WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The safety certifications do not apply when the operating voltage is changed from the factory setting.

WARNING

• Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials. Risk of fire or burns. Do not open, crush, modify, disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or
• Follow instructions from manufacturer
• Only use Shure charger to recharge Shure rechargeable batteries
• WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly Replace only with same or equivalent type.
• Never put batteries in If swallowed, contact your physician or local poison control center
• Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire
• Do not charge or use battery packs other than Shure rechargeable batteries
• Dispose of battery packs Check with local vendor for proper disposal of used battery packs.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like
• Do not immerse the battery in liquid such as water, beverages, or other
• Do not attach or insert battery with polarity
• Keep away from small
• Do not use abnormal
• Pack the battery securely for

Caution: Do not transport chargers with batteries inserted.
Warning: Do not charge batteries in enclosed spaces without proper ventilation. Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries, packaging, and electronic waste.
Note: Model information and power ratings are labeled on the bottom of the unit.

General Description

The SBC240 networked docking charger provides a compact charging and storage solution for any combination of 2 SB910/ SB920 batteries or ADX1, ADX2, or ADX2FD transmitters using Shure rechargeable batteries. The charger is network-enabled to allow for remote monitoring of charger and battery parameters using Shure Wireless Workbench® software. Connect up to 4 SBC240 chargers together to share power and network connectivity.

Features

• Charging for any combination of up to 2 SB910/SB920 batteries or ADX1, ADX2, or ADX2FD transmitters using Shure rechargeable batteries
• Connect up to 4 chargers together to share power and network connections and save space
• LEDs indicate charge status and battery errors
• Storage mode to prepare batteries for long-term storage
• Network-enabled for remote monitoring

Furnished Accessories

Note: Model availability depends on region. See your local Shure dealer or distributor for details.

Controls and Connectors

Power LED

• White = Power is on
• Red = Charger is in storage mode

② Reset Button

Press and hold to restore charger factory settings, including network settings.

③ Storage Mode Button

Press and hold to activate storage mode, which charges or discharges batteries to the optimal voltage for long­term stor­

age.

④ Charging Status LED

• Red = Charging
• Green = Charging complete
• Amber = Battery is in storage mode

⑤ Error LED

Flashes amber to indicate a problem charging batteries. Errors are also displayed in Wireless Workbench. See LED Indica­

tors for details.

⑥ Charging Slots

Charges any combination of 2 SB910 or SB920 batteries or ADX1, ADX2, or ADX2FD transmitters.

⑦ Ethernet Port

Connect to a network to remotely monitor batteries and control charger settings using Wireless Workbench.

⑧ Ethernet Link Speed LED (Amber)

• Off = 10 Mbps
• On = 100 Mbps

⑨ Ethernet Status LED (Green)

• Off = No network link
• On = Network link established
• Flashing = Network link active

⑩ Power Input

Connect to power supply.

⑪ Charger Connector

Use supplied screws and Allen wrench to connect up to 4 chargers to 1 power supply.

Power

1. Connect DC power cable to input Finger tighten lock nut for a secure connection.
2. Connect power supply to AC power

WARNING:

• Do not use pliers or any other tools to tighten lock DC power cable must be attached before charger unit is installed.
• Do not plug in power supply unit until DC connection and charger are in
• After securing the charger, plug the power cable into a properly grounded

The charger has no power switch. When plugged in, the power LED illuminates. The charging LEDs illuminate after batteries are inserted.

Power Save Mode

Use power save mode to charge batteries with the charger’s network functionality off.

1. Disconnect the power cable from the AC power
2. Press and hold storage while reconnecting to the AC power
3. When the charge status and error LEDs flash amber, release the

The charger remains in power save mode until you power off the charger.

Note: Transmitters docked with the power switch in the ON position will power on when fully charged. To avoid unwanted audio and unnecessary battery drain, ensure all transmitters are switched OFF before charging.

Adding a Charger

To save space and reduce clutter, up to 4 chargers can share 1 power supply and Ethernet connection.

1. Unplug charger from the power
2. Insert screws into the charger
3. Align units and tighten screws using the supplied Allen wrench until they fit together

Important: Do not overtighten.

4. Repeat above steps to connect up to 4
5. Connect DC power cable and Ethernet cable to the inputs on the side of the

Note: A maximum of 4 chargers can share power and network connectivity. Only connect SBC240 chargers to the charger connectors.

Charging

To charge, place batteries and transmitters into the charging bays as shown. The LEDs illuminate to indicate battery status.

Warning: Do not insert transmitters using AA batteries.

LED Indicators

Error LED amber flashing

| Charging stopped. To resume charging, try these solutions:

1.    Check that the battery contacts are clean and undamaged. If con­ tacts are dirty or damaged, the charger might not detect the batter­ ies.

2.    Check the temperature. If the battery temperature is above 60°C or below 0°C, the error LED flashes.

3.    Contact Shure service. Battery may be discharged beyond recovery or have internal problems. Replace battery.

Error LED amber steady on 4 chargers Error LED amber flashing on 5th charger

|

Too many chargers (more than 4) are connected to each other. Remove ad­

ditional chargers.

Charge status LED red Error LED amber flashing

|

Battery too warm. Charging stops at 80% of full capacity. Allow battery to cool below 45°C to resume charging to full capacity.

Charge status LED green Error LED amber flashing

|

Charging complete, but battery temperature is too warm or cold (over 60°C or below 0°C).

Power LED red

| Charger is in storage mode. Batteries are charging or discharging to stor­

age voltage.

Power LED red

Charge status LED amber

|

Batteries are ready for storage.

Power LED red

Charge status LED red flashing

|

Batteries are approaching storage voltage.

Power LED white flashing| Charger firmware is being updated.
All LEDs flashing| Hardware identification.

Tip: Wireless Workbench provides more detailed battery status information.

Storage Mode

To store batteries for longer than 8 days, use the charger’s storage mode. Each battery will be charged or discharged to 3.8 volts, which is ideal for long-term storage.
To enter storage mode, press and hold storage for 3 seconds until the power LED turns red. The batteries will begin charging or discharging to 3.8 volts, which may take several hours. The LEDs indicate when the battery is approaching storage voltage or at storage voltage. To exit storage mode, press and hold storage. The power LED changes to white and batteries resume charging normally. When batteries are ready for storage, remove them from the charger and place in a temperature­ controlled area. Recommend­ed battery storage temperature is 10°C (50°F) to 25°C (77°F).
Note: Run storage mode once every 6 months to maintain the storage voltage.

Restoring Factory Settings

Press and hold reset to restore factory settings. All LEDs will flash and turn off as the charger reboots. IP addressing will be set to automatic, and charger will be in charging mode.

Connecting Shure Devices to Wireless Workbench

Wireless Workbench lets you control and monitor devices over the network. To get started, visit http://www.shure.com/wwb and download Wireless Workbench software. Wireless Workbench communicates with connected devices over a standard Ethernet network.
Required equipment: Shure device, computer with Wireless Workbench installed, Cat 5 (or better) Ethernet cable, and router or network switch

1. Connect the device to your computer with a shielded Cat 5 (or better) Ethernet cable to ensure reliable network perfor­ If you have multiple devices to manage, connect each device to a router or network switch. The Ethernet port LEDs on your device will illuminate to indicate network connectivity. Verify that Shure devices can see each other by looking for the network connectivity icon on the front panel (location varies).
2. For most applications, use the Automatic mode (default) to let your switch or router assign an IP address using DHCP If no DHCP server is present, your devices will fall back to a link-local address in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range. If you need to assign specific IP addresses, set the IP mode to Manual in the Network menu.
3. Open Wireless Workbench
4. Select a Network Interface in the pop-up window. Choose the network that most closely matches the Ethernet port where your devices are
5. Your device will appear in the Inventory tab when the connection is

Configuration Tips

• Check your firewall settings to make sure Wireless Workbench has access to your network
• Use multiple Ethernet switches to extend the network for larger installations

For more help, visit the Help menu in Wireless Workbench or http://www.shure.com/wwb.

Monitoring Batteries with Wireless Workbench

Wireless Workbench provides detailed information for batteries currently docked in the charger. You can also view battery error notifications and change the charger’s network settings. Click the Inventory tab to view your charger in Wireless Workbench. The charger properties panel provides different battery statistics:

Charge

Displays charge as a percentage of the total battery capacity. Also shows time remaining to full charge.

Health

Displays health of selected battery as a percentage of the charge capacity of a new battery. Charge capacity (battery life when fully charged) will decline as a result of repeated charge cycles, age, or storage conditions.

Cycle

Displays total number of times that the battery has undergone one full count of discharge and charge. Recharging after dis­ charging halfway counts as one half of a cycle. Recharging after discharging a quarter of the way counts as one quarter of a cycle.

Temperature

Displays battery temperature (in Celsius and Fahrenheit) and status.

Charger Network Settings

To adjust charger network settings, open the charger properties panel in Wireless Workbench. Click the gear icon to set the IP mode and IP address, view the MAC address, and view firmware version

Connecting to an External Control System

The SBC240 networked charger connects to external control systems such as AMX or Crestron via the Ethernet. For a com­prehensive list of command strings, visit the product page at https://www.shure.com.

• Connection: Ethernet (TCP/IP; SBC240 is the client)
• Port: 2202

Vertical Mounting

Three mounting points on the bottom of the charger fit #6 round or pan head screws. Mount to a hard surface using 3 screws that are long enough to secure the charger. To mount, orient the charger so that the 2 mounting points are on top as shown.

Warning: Only charge SB910 or SB920 batteries in charger when it is mounted vertically. Do not charge transmitters.

Specifications

SBC240

Compatible Batteries

Up to 2 SB910 or SB920

Compatible Transmitters

Up to 2 ADX1, ADX2, or ADX2FD

Charge Current

1.25 A maximum

Charge Time

1 hour = 50% charged; 3 hours = 100% charged

External Power Supply

PS60

Power Requirement

15 V, 3.33 A maximum

Housing

Molded Plastic

Dimensions

65.25 x 88.74 x 210.82 mm (2.57 x 3.49 x 8.30 in.) H x W x D

Weight

0.45 kg (1 lb) without battery

Operating Temperature Range

-18°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F)

Storage Temperature Range

-29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F)

Network Interface

10/100 Mbps Ethernet

Network Addressing Capability

DHCP or Manual IP address

Certifications

Meets essential requirements of all applicable European Directives. Eligible for CE marking.
The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/compliance Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH Global Compliance
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 1275031 Eppingen, Germany
Phone: +49-7262-92 49 0
Email: info@shure.de www.shure.com

Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this de­vice must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Authorized under the verification provision of FCC Part 15B. CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003(B)

Information to the user

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa­ tion. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

Note: EMC conformance testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other cable types may degrade EMC perfor­mance. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Please consider the environment, electric products and packaging are part of regional recycling schemes and do not belong to regular household waste.

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References

• Shure: Microphones, Wireless microphones, in-ear monitoring, earphones, headphones - Shure USA
• Wireless Workbench 7 - WWB7 - Shure USA
• Shure: Microphones, Wireless microphones, in-ear monitoring, earphones, headphones - Shure USA
• SBC240 - Two-bay networked docking charger

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