EverFocus EKB500 User Manual
EverFocus EKB500 User Manual

EverFocus EKB500 User Manual

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Multi-Function Keyboard Controller
EKB500
User's Manual v1.13

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  • Page 1 Multi-Function Keyboard Controller EKB500 User’s Manual v1.13...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. INTRODUCTION 2. INSTALLATION ...5 2.1. EKB500 KEYBOARD CONNECTION DIAGRAM ... 5 2.2. PACKING LIST ... 5 2.3. Quick Installation and Operation Guide (Work with EPTZ1000)... 6 3. FEATURE ...7 4. SETTING ...9 4.1. COM PORT SETTING... 11 4.2. DEVICE SETTING... 12 4.2.1.
  • Page 3 6.1.3. Position Setting ... 31 6.1.4. Tour Mode ... 32 6.1.5. Alarm to Position/Tour Link... 34 6.2. To operate an DVR (EDSR900/1600) ... 34 6.2.1. Main setup menu... 35 6.2.2. Recording ... 35 6.2.3. Play back ... 35 6.2.4. Copy ... 36 6.2.5.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    There are 3 hot keys for major functions of the speed dome camera, Digital Video Recorder, and monitor, allowing you to switch functions without complicated operation. The EKB500 is capable of controlling a speed dome’s panning and tilting movement with variable speed from 0.1r/sec to 360° /sec as well as its zoom, focus and iris commands can be performed by one-touch button.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Subkeyboards Camera 2.2. PACKING LIST Please check accessories in the packing before the installation. 1) EKB500 Multi-function controller keyboard X1 2) User’s manual in CD-ROM format/Hard Copy X1 3) Wiring Box for RS-485 connection X1 4) External Power adapter X1...
  • Page 6: Quick Installation And Operation Guide (Work With Eptz1000)

    2.3. Quick Installation and Operation Guide (Work with EPTZ1000) EKB500 and EPTZ1000 (Speed dome) and can work together by using factory default setting. You just need to connect cables by following steps: 1. Connect the RS485 cable to EKB500 and EPTZ1000.
  • Page 7: Feature

    3. FEATURE 1. Main function keys Main function keys allow you to switch the control of DVRs, monitors and cameras easily. 2. Three-way Joystick The 3-way Joystick is for controlling speed dome mainly. Shift it right/left and up/down to view right/left and up/down subjects, and turn it clockwise/counter-clockwise to zoom in/out.
  • Page 8 5. DVR reserved keys DVR reserved keys are for DVRs control mainly. You can operate a DVR that is compatible with EKB500. 6. Speed Dome reserved keys These keys are for Speed Dome control mainly. 7. Number keys Numbers from 0~9, one Clr (clear) key and one Enter (enter) key.
  • Page 9: Setting

    4. SETTING After Keyboard powered on, firmware version will be displayed on the panel, and the message will disappear after 3 seconds (Fig.1). After the version display disappears, a display with 3 main categories that are CAM (Camera), MON (Monitor) and DVR (Digital Video Recorder) will show on the LCD panel (Fig.2).
  • Page 10 COM Port Setting Device Setting The structure of setup menu shows below: COM Port Setting Device Setting Keyboard setting Camera Setting Monitor Setting DVR Setting Camera List & Delete Monitor List & Delete DVR List & Delete Non-listed Device Sub Keyboard Setting MENU Password Lock Password Alarm Password...
  • Page 11: Com Port Setting

    4.1. COM PORT SETTING Port : _ ( 1 or 2 ) Input the port. BAUD : 9600 < ] to change Protocol : EVF-1 ] to change Port : 1 Changed [ ENT ] to save When the setting is saved, the display will go back to the COM Port Setting. Enter another port to set, or Esc to quit the COM Port Setting.
  • Page 12: Device Setting

    keyboard, all devices should be set with the same protocols and Baud Rate. 4.2. DEVICE SETTING 4.2.1. Camera Setting Camera Name : _ _ _ _ RS485 Connected to Port : _ [ 1 or 2 ] RS485 Address: _ _ _ _ Video Connected to DVR : _ _ _ _ CH : _ _ Camera : 0001 changed...
  • Page 13: Monitor Setting

    4.2.2. Monitor Setting Monitor Name : _ _ _ _ Video Connected to DVR : _ _ _ _ Matrix : _ _ Monitor : 0001 changed [ ENT ] to save 4.2.3. DVR Setting DVR Name : _ _ _ _ RS485 Connected to Port : _ [ 1 or 2 ] RS485 Address:...
  • Page 14: Camera List & Delete

    DVR Type : EDSR1600 < DVR : 0000 set [ ENT ] to save 4.2.4. Camera List & Delete In the Camera List & Delete menu, you can check all available cameras. You can also delete a camera from the list. Total 005 Cameras [ ENT ] to view list Name RS485 DVR CH...
  • Page 15: Monitor List & Delete

    Switch Joystick up/down to change the cameras. Del Camera0000 [ ENT ] to confirm. 4.2.5. Monitor List & Delete In the Monitor List & Delete menu, you can check all available monitors. You can also delete a monitor from the list. Total 005 Monitors [ ENT ] to view list Name DVR CH...
  • Page 16: Dvr List & Delete

    Switch Joystick up/down to change the Monitor. Del Monitor0000 [ ENT ] to confirm. 4.2.6. DVR List & Delete In the DVR List & Delete menu, you can check all available DVRs. You can also delete a DVR from the list. Total 005 DVRs [ ENT ] to view list Name RS485...
  • Page 17: Non-Listed Device

    4.2.7. Non-listed Device In the Non-listed Device menu, you can set the keyboard only control the listed device or not. Allow Operation w/o list [ ] to toggle No Operation w/o list [ ] to toggle 4.3. KEYBOARD SETTING Keyboard setting provides you the configuration of this keyboard. You can define keyboard type, set passwords, test keyboard and update firmware in the setting.
  • Page 18: Menu Password

    Note: Up to 8 keyboards can be connected, and each keyboard has to have an exclusive ID to indicate each keyboard on the RS-485 bus. The master keyboard ID has to value as 0 and the subkeyboards can be set from 1 to 7 as its value.
  • Page 19: Lock Password

    message will show up on the display. Setup menu password set but disabled. 4.3.3. Lock Password You may lock the Keyboard to protect unauthorized operation. Input new Password : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Repeat Password : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Enable Lock password NO <...
  • Page 20: Alarm Password

    Lock password set but disabled. 4.3.4. Alarm Password Alarm would not be turned off before the operator key-in a password to terminate it. The keyboard is equipped with a buzzer for acoustic signals when an alarm is enabled. Input new Password : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Repeat Password : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...
  • Page 21: Buzzer On/Off

    Alarm password set but disabled. 4.3.5. Buzzer ON/OFF Buzzer can be enabled or disabled by setting here. Switch Joystick to change the buzzer status, and then press Enter to confirm. Buzzer Enabled @ @ @ @ to toggle 4.3.6. Joystick Calibration Joystick calibration helps users to test the functions of the Joystick.
  • Page 22: Keypad Test

    directions. We divide each direction into 16 scales. A direction will show OK if the Joystick can reach the 16 Sway the Joystick up/down to check the X+/X- calibration. Sway the Joystick right/left to check the Y+/Y- calibration. Turn the Joystick clockwise/counterclockwise to check the Z+/Z- calibration. 4.3.7.
  • Page 23: Load Default Setting

    4.3.9. Load default setting Load default setting Press [ ENT ] to load. Input 123 to start _ _ _ [ ENT ] The setting will go back to keyboard setting if the password is wrong. The setting will go back to keyboard setting after a long buzzer if the password is right, and every setting will be cleaned up.
  • Page 24: Keyboard Functions

    5.1. DVR support EKB500 can support DVRs, and control DVRs via DVR reserved keys. Keyboard functions if the DVR has the according function. For instance, the search key on the keyboard will not work if the DVR does not have the function.
  • Page 25 times if the protocol does not suppose the function after pressing the function key. DVR main function table: Function Enter setup menu Full screen display Zoom In/Out Normal record Normal playback Search playback Fast Forward/Reverse playback Pause playing back Stop playing back Change the information display mode Change the screen...
  • Page 26: Monitor Support

    12. 5.3. Camera (Speed dome) support EKB500 can support speed domes (or cameras), and control speed domes via DVR reserved keys. Keyboard functions if the camera has the according function. For instance, the search key on the keyboard will not work if the camera does not have the function.
  • Page 27 You can operate the selected speed dome camera by using camera reservation keys of EKB500. The functions that can be operated by the EKB500 depend on different protocols. The buzzer will buzz three times if the protocol does not suppose the function after pressing the function key.
  • Page 28 IRIS +/- Go to a position Save a position Set position parameter Delete a position Tour mode 1 (One-way) Tour mode 2 (To-and-fro) Set a tour Start auto pan 360r auto pan mode Set auto pan Go back to home position Set auto go back home Link an alarm to a position or tour...
  • Page 29: Device Control Operation Guide

    6. DEVICE CONTROL OPERATION GUIDE The device connection depends on the users’ application. Users can check the device’s manual to set up and operate the keyboard. Two examples here provide you the guide of basic functions to operate. 6.1. To operate a speed dome (EPTZ1000) In order to operate a speed dome, to get controlled over the speed dome is necessary.
  • Page 30: Auto Pan Mode

    Back to home if no action for ___Minute Move to home position [ENT] to confirm Auto Back Enabled ] to toggle 6.1.2. Auto Pan Mode Two point auto pan: Press A.Pan to enter the auto pan mode, and then the system will ask you to enter the auto pan speed (1~239). Press Enter to start auto pan.
  • Page 31: Position Setting

    Position B Dwell:___[1-239] 360° auto pan: Press Shift + A.Pan to enter the 360° auto pan. The camera will turn 360° automatically, but not tilt. 6.1.3. Position Setting Focus on a preset position: Press the number key, and then press Position to focus on the number of preset position;...
  • Page 32: Tour Mode

    Set Camera:0001 Position:___[1-192] Set Position:001 Dwell:___[1-239] Shift the joystick Right/Left to change bits, and shift the Joystick Up/Down to change the alphanumeric characteristic. The available alphanumeric characteristics are 0~9, A~Z, &, ?, !, :, ‘, ., ,, /, -, and a space.
  • Page 33 the tour after pressing Enter. To preset a tour before running it is necessary. Camera:0001 Run Tour:__[1-16] Preset a one-way tour: Press Set + Tour to preset an one-way tour. The system will ask you to enter preset position numbers (The positions need to be preset).
  • Page 34: Alarm To Position/Tour Link

    6.1.5. Alarm to Position/Tour Link EPTZ1000 have 4 alarm inputs that can be set to link to a position or a tour when an alarm is triggered. Set an alarm link: Press F1 to set an alarm link. Enter the alarm number, and then press Enter.
  • Page 35: Main Setup Menu

    DVR. 6.2.1. Main setup menu Press MENU to enter the main setup menu. In the main menu, dial the Shuttle to select an item or a value, and press Enter to enter a subentry or go to next item. There are 17 items in the main menu, which are CLOCL, DAYLIGHT SAVING, TIMER, SEQUENCE, TITLE, COVERT, ALARM, MOTION, RECORD, NETWORK, CONTROL, BUZZER, ARCHIVE, MATRIX, DISK, PTZ and SYSTEM setting menus.
  • Page 36: Copy

    Shuttle dial clockwise to start fast playback; and turn the Shuttle dial counter-clockwise to start fast reverse playback. The available speeds are 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X and 600X for both forward and reverse. Slow Forward/Reverse playback: During playing back, press Pause to freeze the playing back picture.
  • Page 37: Monitor Views / Operation

    6.2.5. Monitor views / operation Main monitor: In the main monitor, press Mode to switch the different multi-screen mode, press Display to switch the OSD displays, or press channel number + Enter to display in a full screen. Call / Matrix monitor: Press Call to set up the call/matrix monitor. The sequence for a call/matrix monitor is set up here as well.
  • Page 38 EverFocus Electronics Corp. Head Office: 12F, No.79 Sec. 1 Shin-Tai Wu Road, Hsi-Chih, Taipei, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-26982334 FAX: +886-2-26982380 www.everfocus.com.tw USA Office: 1801 Highland Ave. Unit A Duarte, CA 91010, U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-844-8888 FAX: +1-626-844-8838 www.everfocus.com European Office: Albert-Einstein-Strasse 1...

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