General Description

SBC250 networked docking station provides simple charging, configuration, and storage for either 2 ULXD6 and ULXD8 transmitters. Dock transmitters for 15 minutes to get 1 hour of use, or charge for 3 hours for a full charge.

Connect to a network to adjust transmitter settings and monitor rechargeable battery information. Use Shure control software such as Wireless Workbench^® or other external control systems such as AMX or Crestron to monitor and make changes.

Rack and Wall Mounting

SBC250 can be rack- or wall-mounted using the optional Shure URT3 universal rack tray for added flexibility when storing ULXD6 boundary microphones.

Caution: When mounted on the wall, insert and remove ULXD6 boundary microphones vertically to avoid damaging the USB connector

More Information Available Online

A comprehensive online user guide is available at pubs.shure.com.

Controls and Connectors

① Power Switch

Powers the unit on or off.

② AC Power

IEC connector 100 - 240 V AC.

③ Power LED

• On = Docking station is on
• Off = Docking station is off

④ Ethernet Port

Connect to an Ethernet network to enable remote device control and monitoring using Wireless Workbench or other control software.

⑤ Ethernet Link Speed LED (Amber)

• Off = 10 Mbps
• On = 100 Mbps

⑥ Ethernet Status LED (Green)

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

⑦ Charging Slots (USB 3.0)

Slide any ULXD6 or ULXD8 transmitter with Shure rechargeable batteries into slots to begin charging.

⑧ Charging Status LEDs

Each charging slot has five LEDs that illuminate to show the battery's charge level:

⑨ Reset Button

• Docking station reset: Press and hold reset button while simultaneously powering on the docking station to restore factory settings. IP addressing will be reset to Automatic. Charging LEDs = solid green.
• Transmitter reset: Place transmitters in charging docks. Press and hold reset button for five seconds to restore transmitter factory settings. Transmitter mute LEDs = flashing.

⑩ ID Button

Identifies devices shown in Wireless Workbench by causing both the device's LED and the corresponding icon in WWB to flash.

Power Connections

1. Connect power supply to a power outlet and to the docking station power input.
2. The docking station turns on and off via toggle switch.

If the docking station loses power, transmitters will also power off.

Connecting Transmitters

Insert a ULXD6 or ULXD8 transmitter with Shure rechargeable batteries into the slot as shown:

The docking station provides power to charge transmitter batteries:

• 15 minutes = 1 hour of use
• 1 hour = 50% charged
• 3 hours = 100% charged

Note: If the docking station loses power, transmitters will also power off. Batteries will resume charging when power is restored.

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 performance. 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 addressing. 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 software.
4. Select a Network Interface in the pop-up window. Choose the network that most closely matches the Ethernet port where your devices are connected.
5. Your device will appear in the Inventory tab when the connection is successful.

Monitoring Batteries with Wireless Workbench

Wireless Workbench provides detailed battery information for each transmitter.

Click the Inventory tab to view the networked docking station in Wireless Workbench.

Each tab 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 discharging 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.

Tip: To identify individual transmitters on the SBC250, press and hold the mute button on your ULXD6 or ULXD8 to make the corresponding icon in WWB flash. Clicking Dismiss all clears the flashing.

Controlling Transmitters with Networked Docking Stations

Quickly review and control many transmitter settings using Wireless Workbench or other external control systems.

You can adjust the following settings:

• Mute button and mute LED behavior or brightness
• High-pass filter
• RF power
• Power lock
• Initial state from charger
• Battery type
• Device name
• Channel name
• Frequency (WWB only)
• Normal or High-Density Mode
• Boundary and gooseneck offset

1. Place transmitters on the docking station. Check that the docking station is connected to the network and to Wireless Workbench.
2. Find the docking station in the inventory and right-click to select Properties.
3. Select one or multiple transmitters.
4. Make changes to transmitter settings and select Apply. Transmitters are now ready to use.

Connecting to an External Control System

SBC250 networked docking stations connect to external control systems such as AMX or Crestron via the Ethernet. Use only one controller per system to avoid messaging conflicts. For a comprehensive list of command strings, visit the ULX-D product page at https://www.shure.com.

• Connection: Ethernet (TCP/IP; SBC250 is the client)
• Port: 2202

Firmware Updates

Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls functionality. Periodically, new versions of firmware are developed to incorporate additional features and enhancements. To take advantage of design improvements, download new versions of the firmware using the Shure Update Utility tool.

Download Shure Update Utility at http://www.shure.com/suu.

Model Variations

All include power supply unless otherwise noted.

Specifications 

Certifications

Meets essential requirements of all applicable European Directives.

Eligible for CE marking.

Authorized under the verification provision of FCC Part 15B.

CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003(B)

Note: See the label located on the bottom side of the charger enclosure for the FCC marking, the CE marking, the RCM marking, the KC marking, and the electrical ratings.

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.

Meets requirements of the following standards:

Please consider the environment, electric products and packaging are part of regional recycling schemes and do not belong to regular household waste.

Important Product Information

WARNING: Danger of explosion if incorrect battery replaced. Operate only with AA batteries.

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 interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 installation. 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 antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.