SYSTEM COMPONENTS Each complete system will comprise of at least the following: 1 x TX1500 video matrix enclosed in a 19” sub rack. 1 x TX1500/KBD system Keypad or TCommand Touch Screen Keypad 3 x RJ45 straight patch cables...
OVERVIEW The TX1500 is a video matrix and telemetry control system offering control of up to 96 cameras from 4 control positions. Eight monitor outputs are provided with monitors 1,2,3 & 4 having on screen display. BBV & VISTA up-the-coax and BBV 422 & VISTA 485 linked receivers and domes can be controlled when viewed on any monitor.
RS422 BBUS Network Video form Matrix to Monitor Video form Cameras to Matrix BBV422 telemetry control bus Alarm circuit (normally closed) TX1500/KBD (address 2) TX1500/KBD (address 3) TX1500/KBD (address 4) TX1500 Manual V4.1 Oct 2011.doc Page 5 of 32 TX1500 MATRIX EXAMPLE...
BBUS CONTROL BUS The TX1500 communicates with all Keypads, alarm cards and BBUS-IF interfaces via a polled 4 wire multidrop RS422 control bus named BBUS. All the units are equipped with standard RJ45 connectors allowing cat 5 patch cables to be used to connect over short distances.
BBUS Un-Terminated BBUS Terminated PROGRAM Enabled PROGRAM Disabled PROGRAM Enabled PROGRAM Enabled Fig 7. Example with all Keypads daisy chained from the TX1500 matrix using a single BBUS leg. G R EE N R ED YELLOW BL AC K B ROWN...
Fig 10. TELEMETRY – RJ45 breakout box connector. This port provides telemetry control via BBV RS422. Again a Cat 5 RJ45 patch cable and breakout box is used to connect the telemetry receivers via single twisted pair cable. It is possible to either wire the network in a daisy chained or star configuration using an optional BBV Starcard.
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RX45X/55X J2 STAR PORT STARCARD RJ45 Patch cable Video form Cameras to Matrix BBV422 telemetry control bus Fig 12. Star Wired Configuration using the optional BBV starcard Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3 Camera 4 RX45X/55X Address 1 RX45X/55X Address 2...
VIDEO INPUT CARD The Video Input Card is used to connect 16 camera inputs to the TX1500. Systems larger than 16 cameras will use multiple cards. The input cards are self addressing. Each input has a corresponding looping output on the lower BNC connector. The camera inputs are passively terminated at 75Ω...
MONITOR OUTPUT CARD This card provides the 8 monitor outputs, BBUS, RS422 telemetry and a relay output. Internal switches are used during specific BBV tests that should not require on site adjustment. SERIAL NUMBER VIDEO RS 422 CONTROL OUT BBUS PORT 1 &...
Camera 49 - 64 Video Input Card Camera 65 - 80 Video Input Card Camera 81 - 96 Video Input Card Wiring for Video Input cards and Monitor Output card. TX1500 Manual V4.1 Oct 2011.doc Page 12 of 32 TX1500 MATRIX...
1. Display the matrix firmware version, number of resets and watchdog resets. TX1500 Version shows the matrix firmware version number ie 2.3 resets shows the number of times that the system has lost power or the menu has been accessed.
Power is supplied either via the BBUS interface when the alarm card is mounted in the TX1500 subrack or via an external 9Vdc supply when mounted remotely. NOTE: Only 1 alarm card can be powered from the BBUS port.
NOTE only Keypad 1 can access the TX1500 system menu and only monitor 1 can display the menu. Out of the box the TX1500 is configured to control BBV coaxial telemetry on all cameras and all Keypads can control all the monitors and cameras.
+ or – key to cycle through options. Display Line: The TX1500 status line can be moved up or down on the screen to prevent the TX1500 text from being overwritten by the text from other components of the system. Use +/- to cycle through values.
ACCESS TABLES One of the advanced features of the TX1500 system is the ability to prevent specific cameras from being displayed on specific monitors and to prevent specific Keypads from moving cameras. The Access Table screen is used to program which monitors each Keypad can control. A setting of ‘Y’ is used if the Keypad is allowed to control a monitor and ‘N’...
– is used to disable all alarms when ALARM 00 is shorted to GND. Alarm 00 – ALARM 00 is used as an alarm input in addition to the TX1500/AL16 alarm card inputs. NOTE: Always handled in ‘AUTOMATIC’ mode, regardless of ‘Alarm stack’ setting.
SEQUENCES Each of the 8 monitor outputs of the TX1500 can sequence between all or specific cameras. Each camera can be individually added or removed from each monitor sequence. For example, in a retail environment public store monitors are prevented from displaying sensitive areas of the store whilst monitors in the security office can sequence all cameras.
The maximum distances that should be used are: 250M of RG59 and 500M of CT125 grade cable. BBV 422 is used to drive the new advanced range of addressable BBV receivers that are controlled using two wire RS422. The RX45X is used when driving AC pan/tilt heads and the RX55X is used for high/variable speed 24Vdc heads.
Dome 3 This port provides telemetry control via BBV RS422 (simplex). A Cat 5 RJ45 patch cable and breakout box is used to connect the VISTA DOME CAMERAS via single twisted pair cable. It is possible to either wire the network in a daisy chained or star configuration using an optional RS422 Starcard.
START START START PRESET AUTOPAN AUTOPAN AUTOPAN AUTOPAN Iris Open ENTER WHEN IN ENTER WHEN IN ENTER WHEN IN THE MENU THE MENU THE MENU Iris Close ESCAPE TX1500 Manual V4.1 Oct 2011.doc Page 22 of 32 MATRIX PROGRAMMING/USER GUIDE...
This feature stores the system parameters onto a pc to allow for backup. Data is transferred via the telemetry port. Connection to a normal serial com port is made through a BBV RS232 Kit. PC application software is called ‘UP_DOWN_GUI’ and is available on the BBV website at www.support.bbvcctv.com...
– Pressing the Keypad’s TRIANGLE key will toggle the state of the monitor output card relay. Momentary – The relay will switch whilst the TRIANGLE key is pressed and switch back again when the key is released. TX1500 Manual V4.1 Oct 2011.doc Page 24 of 32 MATRIX PROGRAMMING/USER GUIDE...
This option allows selected monitors to resume sequence should the system power fail and restore. Use +/- to cycle between the monitor choices. None, 8, 78, 678, 5678, 45678, 345678, 2345678, or 12345678. TX1500 Manual V4.1 Oct 2011.doc Page 25 of 32 MATRIX PROGRAMMING/USER GUIDE...
To program specific features of Rx100/200/300/400P/45X/55X up-the-coax receivers, the camera type must be set to BBV COAX. Press and hold the ‘#’ key and tap the PROGRAM key to display the options. The PROGRAM key must be enabled in the Keypad using SW1 switch 8 ON which is the factory default setting.
If the Keypad is not allowed to control this monitor then the command is ignored. Otherwise the Keypad can now control the camera displayed on the new monitor TX1500 Manual V4.1 Oct 2011.doc Page 27 of 32 MATRIX PROGRAMMING/USER GUIDE...
Moving the joystick left or right will turn autopan off. The LIGHTS key is used to toggle any lights ON/OFF TX1500 Manual V4.1 Oct 2011.doc Page 28 of 32 MATRIX PROGRAMMING/USER GUIDE...
Preset positions are only available on moving cameras that are equipped for presets. Most will accept presets 1 – 16 although the TX1500 supports preset positions up to 99. This should be checked with your installing company. PROGRAMMING A PRESET POSITION Press the PROGRAM key to turn the PROGRAM key LED ON.
To stop the sequence either press the SEQ key again to toggle the LED OFF or select another camera. TRIANGLE / RELAY KEY Use the TRIANGLE key to operate the TX1500 change over relay on the monitor out card. This can be used for a variety of purposes. Your installation company will inform you of the specific function for your site.
This Keypad provides control of the system and any cameras connected to the matrix. The Keypad communicates through an RJ45 connector using BBV TX1500 protocol at 9600 baud on an RS422 link. An internal 8 way DIP switch is used to set the Keypad address, RS422 termination and PROGRAM key enable/disable.
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BBV product, and return it FREEPOST to BBV: BBV 3 Year Warranty If this card is returned with the serial number of the product and the Installation company details BBV will extend the warranty period from 12 Months to 36 Months. Number of Units, Start Serial No.
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