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Black Box CCTVTEST Manual

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CCTV Tester
Tests camera video output, signal strength, and
PTZ functions. Also acts as a video pattern
generator, cable mapper, and multimeter.
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.
Customer
call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a
Support
week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address:
Information
Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
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BLACK BOX
®
June 2010
CCTVTEST

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  • Page 1 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a Support week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Information Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 2 CCTV Tester FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment...
  • Page 3 NOM Statement 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
  • Page 4 CCTV Tester 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
  • Page 5 Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
  • Page 6 CCTV Tester Safety Information Precautions when using the CCTV Tester A. Please read this manual before using the product. B. Always be cautious when working around voltage. C. Do not use the tester in damp or explosive environments. D. Areas of strong electromagnetism can cause incorrect measurements. E.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Specifications ..................8 Overview ..................10 Introduction .................. 10 Features ..................10 What’s Included ................11 Hardware Description ..............11 Operation ..................14 Power and Battery ................ 14 Main Menu Introduction............... 14 Quick Test ..................15 Main Menu..................

  • Page 8: Specifications

    CCTV Tester 1. Specifications Table 1-1. CCTV Tester specifications. Feature Description Video testing Signal mode NTSC/PAL compatible LCD display 2.5" LCD screen, 960 x 240 resolution Signal strength Max. Vpp, ave. Vpp, and Sync V Video input 1 channel BNC Video output 1 channel BNC LCD brightness...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Specifications Table 1-1 (Continued). CCTV Tester specifications. Feature Description Other Work temperature -22 to +158° F (-30 to +70° C) Work humidity 30 to 90% Size 6.5"H x 3.6"W x 1.9"D (16.6 x 9.1 x 4.8 cm) Weight 0.6 lb.

  • Page 10: Overview

    CCTV Tester 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The CCTV Tester tests camera video output, signal strength, and PTZ functions. It also acts as a video pattern generator, cable mapper, and digital multimeter. 2.2 Features A. Camera video testing (Visual). See page 16. Test a CCTV camera’s video output visually by displaying it on the tester’s color LCD screen or loop the signal through to a video monitor.

  • Page 11: What's Included

    Chapter 2: Overview 2.3 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support art 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • CCTV Tester with rechargeable battery • Charger • UTP cable terminator •...
  • Page 12 CCTV Tester Data transmit Data receive (PTZ (PTZ data): Lights data): Lights when Charge LED: when when transmitting receiving data on, tester is charging data Power: Lights when power is on Open: Open 2.5" LCD screen: camera iris (PTZ 960 x 240 resolution test);...
  • Page 13 Chapter 2: Overview 12 VDC power output jack: to power camera RS-232 port Figure 2-2. Side 1 view. CAT5/6 UTP Power on/off cable test jack 5-VDC power input jack: Connect charger here Figure 2-3. Side 2 view. Video output: Video input: connect monitor here connect camera here RS-422/RS-485 port:...

  • Page 14: Operation

    CCTV Tester 3. Operation 3.1 Power and Battery POWER: The power ON/OFF switch is located on the side of the tester. BATTERY SAVER: The tester has a battery-saving sleep mode. Turn the slide switch ON again if the tester is asleep. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY: The tester has a non-removable battery for a larger capacity.
  • Page 15 Chapter 3: Operation 3.3 Quick Test Figure 3-2. Quick test setup. A. Viewing a camera image: Follow diagram A to connect a CCTV camera (includ- ing PTZ control) to the tester. The camera’s video output connects to the tester’s VIDEO IN BNC connector. The camera’s PTZ control wires connect to tester’s RS-485/422 control block (using the terminal block/alligator clip adapter provided with the tester).
  • Page 16 Exit by holding the “MENU key” to return to the Main Menu. NOTE: The CCTVTEST has 20 PTZ protocols and 17 speed settings (1 is the slowest and 16 is the fastest). 3.4.2 Selection 2: Video, Signal Strength, and PTZ Test A.
  • Page 17 Chapter 3: Operation Adjust LCD brightness: Use keys number 7 (BR+) and 9 (BR-) to adjust the LCD screen’s brightness. B. Measure signal strength (Vpp) and attenuation: Video signal strength (attenuation): With the tester displaying the video signal (see A), press the “1” (IRE) key. The following is displayed: MAX Vpp: The peak-to-peak amplitude of the video signal.
  • Page 18 CCTV Tester NOTE: See Section 3.4.1, System Setup to match the tester’s PTZ protocol, com type, and baud rate to that of the camera. Controlling the camera’s PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom): Press “UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT” to control the movement. Press “OPEN/CLOSE” to control the iris. Press “FAR/NEAR”...
  • Page 19 Chapter 3: Operation SELECT UTP CABLE TEST MODE: Press the “3” key to enter the UTP test mode. START TEST: Press “SET.” The CAT5/6 UTP cable wire map will be displayed on the LCD screen. RETURN TO MAIN MENU: Hold the MENU key to return to the Main Menu. UTP CABLE TEST TESTER SIDE ----------------------...
  • Page 20 CCTV Tester SELECT OPTIONS: Use the following keys to control the options: • SET selects the tester’s video signal: Color bar, Blue, Red, Pink, Green, Cyan, Yellow, and White. • TELE switches the tester’s video signal to the monitor (connected to the VIDEO OUT jack).
  • Page 21 Chapter 3: Operation Figure 3-8. RS-485 keyboard test setup. Display the device’s hexadecimal output on the tester’s LCD. SELECT THE DATA TEST MODE: Press the “5” key to turn ON the RS-485 protocol analyzer. SELECT OPTIONS: Use the following keys to control the options: •...
  • Page 22 CCTV Tester 3.4.6 Selection 6: Multimeter. Use the tester as a digital multimeter to measure AC/DC voltage and resistance. NOTE: The tester displays the Vpp of the video signal and sync signal on the LCD without the use of the test leads. See Menu Item #4 on page 14. CONNECTION: Connect the 2 test leads to the bottom of the tester as shown in Figure 3-10.

  • Page 23: Provide Power To A 12V Camera

    Chapter 3: Operation 3.5 Provide Power to a 12V Camera The tester can be used to provide power to a 12V camera. CONNECTION: Connect the cable (included) to the tester’s “DC 12V OUTPUT” jack (on the left side of the tester). Connect the other end to the camera’s 12-VDC power input jack.
  • Page 24 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com. About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for more than 118,000 networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 20 seconds or less.

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