4-pair Cat 5 cable, thus eliminating the n eed to install multiple cables for more efficient cabling in the security video environment. There are two 16-port models: IC562A; for coax video output and the IC563A; for twisted pair video output.
Passive CCTV Hub Installation Guide The Passive CCTV Hub works in conjunction with the IC440A, IC444A, IC453A, IC452A, IC451A, IC560A, IC561A, IC454A and IC455A. The product features a port switch to set the unit to Power-Thru or Pass-Thru mode. 1.2. Features •...
The external connections of the Passive CCTV Hub are detailed in the following diagrams. Please familiarize yourself with them before installing the unit. Figure 1: Front panel, all models Figure 2: Rear panel, Model IC562A (UTP/Coax) Figure 3: Rear panel: Model IC563A (UTP/UTP) Page 6...
1. The Passive CCTV Hub is used in a CCTV installation to manage the video, power and control connections between the CCTV cameras and the head-end. 2. There are two (2) models of the Passive CCTV Hub; IC562A and IC563A. The difference between the IC562A and IC563A is that the video portion of the IC562A incorporates a video balun at each port and is connected to the DVR via coaxial cable.
Passive CCTV Hub Installation Guide 3.4. Physical Installation The Passive CCTV Hub is a 1U, 19” rackmount unit. The factory default switch settings of each port is Pass-Thru Mode (IC452A). 1. Select the final destination for the product in the relay rack and install the unit using standard rackmount screws.
3.5. Installation Procedure – Model IC562A The Passive CCTV Hub, Model IC562A features BNC connectors on the video portion of the device, thereby allowing it to be connected directly to the DVR via coaxial cable. In order to install the product in this configuration, please follow the steps below: 1.
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Passive CCTV Hub Installation Guide Port Switch Settings: 4. For each camera port, determine whether video, power and/or control is to be transmitted via the same Cat5 cable. If only video is to be transmitted, then the Power/Control terminals and port switch may be disregarded. 5.
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8. If remote power is being transmitted to the camera, verify that the distance between the camera and the hub is within Black Box specifications. Please consult the distance charts at the back of the installation guide. When the port switch is set to Pass-Thru Mode (IC452A), two (2) twisted pairs are used for remote power.
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RS-232 is not recommended. 11. Connect two (2) wires between the PTZ controller and the “Control” terminals on the hub (fig 10). Figure 10: PTZ connection, Model IC562A 12. Power on the CCTV equipment; cameras, remote power supply, PTZ controller.
1. Install the Passive CCTV Hub in its final location. Please verify that the distance between the cameras and the head end are within Black Box specifications. 2. Connect a Black Box passive CCTV Balun (Black Box p/n IC440A, IC444A, IC452A, IC451A, IC560A or IC561A) to each CCTV camera video output.
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Passive CCTV Hub Installation Guide Port Switch Settings: 4. For each camera port, determine whether video, power and/or control is to be transmitted via the same Cat5 cable. If only video is to be transmitted, then the Power/Control terminals and port switch may be disregarded. 5.
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9. If remote power is being transmitted to the camera, verify that the distance between the camera and the hub is within Black Box specifications. Please consult the distance charts at the back of the installation guide. When the port switch is set to Pass-Thru Mode (IC452A), two (2) twisted pairs are used for remote power.
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Passive CCTV Hub Installation Guide PTZ Control: 11. If PTZ Control is to be transmitted to the camera, verify that the distance between the camera and the hub is within the distance specifications for sending PTZ control over twisted pair. Consult the PTZ equipment vendor for maximum distances.
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Passive CCTV Hub Installation Guide 13. Power on the CCTV equipment; cameras, remote power supply, PTZ controller. The following diagram shows a typical configuration. Figure 18: Typical Configuration, Model IC563A Page 17...
Passive CCTV Hub Installation Guide Troubleshooting The following chart describes some of the problem symptoms, the probable causes and possible solutions. If the information below does not solve the problem, please contact Black Box Technical Support. Picture Probable Causes Possible Solutions •...
Passive CCTV Hub Installation Guide Distance Tables The following tables provide the maximum distances for remote power via Cat5 twisted pair when a port on the Passive CCTV Hub is set to Pass-Thru Mode (IC452A) or Power-Thru Mode (IC560A/IC561A). Pass-Thru Mode (IC452A) – Two (2) Twisted Pairs Voltage Pcam Vcam...
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Passive CCTV Hub Installation Guide Power-Thru Mode (IC560A/IC561A) Voltage Pcam Vcam Dist Spec Dist Spec (Feet) max (m) 12 VDC/AC 10.80 12VDC 10.80 AC camera 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 24 VAC 21.60 24VAC 21.60 camera 21.60 21.60 21.60 21.60 28 VAC 21.60 1382 24VAC...
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