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XX201-02-00 MODEL V1500X-SCCS-1 SYSTEM CONTROLLER Vicon, ViconNet, Kollector and their logos are registered trademarks and NOVA is a trademark of Vicon Industries Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. Lantronix is a registered trademark of Lantronix, Inc. VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788...
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FCC Notice Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a Class A digital device. WARNING This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
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8. Accessories - Do not place the unit on an unstable surface is not incorporated in the equipment or when the plug on the to avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended mounting power supply is intended to serve as the disconnect device, accessories.
Shipping Instructions ....................... 36 Reference ........................... 37 Software Version Number and Date ......................37 Cable Recommendations ..........................37 Technical Information ....................... 38 Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty ................39 Contents • i XX201-02-00 Rev 810 V1500X-SCCS System Controller...
Note: Read all of the instructions completely before installing or operating this equipment. The V1500X-SCCS-1 System Controller is capable of controlling camera stations connected to Vicon’s ViconNet® Digital Video Management System (version 5.X or higher), including the Virtual Matrix Display Controller (VMDC), and Pilot/NOVA™...
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Up to 10 users can be logged on to the controller. A variety of Vicon keypads can be used together with the V1500X-SCCS-1 using a Distribution Line Control, such as the V1400X-IDL.
Power – 2-position screw terminal (Phoenix contact) for 15 W power adapter (provided); the connector is not polarity sensitive Note: Vicon strongly recommends the use of line conditioners, voltage regulators and uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS) to prevent voltage fluctuations that can affect operation and cause damage to the equipment.
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The V1500X-SCCS-1 can be connected to the control system using the Ethernet RJ-45 port, RS-422 port or the RS-232 port. Refer to the list of options below and the Connection Diagram that follows. • A Pilot/NOVA system uses the RS-422 port. •...
Connection for an IP ViconNet System When using ViconNet/VMDC with IP connection, a Lantronix® XPort Device Installer application needs to be installed on a Windows® PC; this can be the ViconNet Workstation. Copy the Di32DL_x.x.x.x.exe device installer file from the CD supplied and run it; the application will place an icon on the desktop. Double click to open and run the Device Installer.
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Device List Hardware (MAC) Address IP Address 8. Select the Web Configuration tab above the information area on the screen. The screen will change and the current IP address will appear in the address bar of the web window. Click on the green arrow to proceed.
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11. Select the Serial Settings option. The screen below displays. Change the settings to be: Port Settings, Protocol – RS232; Baud Rate 57600; Data Bits – 8; Flow Control – None; Parity – None; Stop Bits – 1; Pack Control, check Enable Packing; Idle Gap Time – 12 msec; Match 2 Byte Sequence – No; Send Frame Immediate –...
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12. Select the Connection option. The following screen displays. Change the settings as follows: Connect Protocol Protocol: Connect Mode - Passive Connect Mode - Active Connection: Connection: Accept Incoming: Active Connect: Manual Connection Password Required: Start Character: None Modem Escape Sequence Modem Mode: Pass Through: Show IP Address After...
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16. Close/Exit the Device Installer. 17. Be sure the ViconNet device has the latest Vicon drivers, Version 523 at a minimum. Be sure to set the TCP port to 3559 (CCTV port). 18. Reboot ViconNet. The System Controller and XPort device are now programmed. Configuration data is stored in non-volatile memory in the devices.
5.0 provide only PTZ functionality. A Vicon V422-CONV protocol converter is required for connection. See Figure for applications. It is necessary to install a software driver to enable control. The minimum driver requirement is the Vicon VN-DRV, revision 924. All later revision drivers will also support PTZ control operation. The driver must be installed prior to hardware connection.
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ViconNet Setup The Baud Rate and COM Address (9600 and 1 in screen example below) in ViconNet and the controller should match. Note: COM address can be any address 1-64. When setting address, make sure it does not conflict with a camera PTZ address.
Setup Login and Log Out Upon power up, a Splash screen is displayed. Press Login button. Note: For first time users, or if no users have been defined with a password, pressing Login takes the user directly to the screen of the last mode in use (Pilot mode is the default screen). The System Controller provides for a User ID with a password be required upon login for added security, if desired.
Password Screen 4. To Log out of the system, press the Mode button; from the Mode Select screen touch the Log Out softkey. Mode Select Screen Factory Defaults After login, the System Controller can be setup. If the user wants to leave all factory defaults, the unit is fully operational.
Setup Mode To configure the controller, the unit must be in Setup Mode. Press the Mode key to display the Mode Select screen. From the touch screen, select Setup softkey. The Setup screen displays. A Back softkey is provided on each screen to return to the previous screen. Setup Screen The Setup Mode provides softkeys to configure the Keypad Address, Communication Settings, Password, Default Settings, Sounds and Diagnostics.
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Comm Setting Screen 3. From RS-422, select the BPS Select softkey and select a baud rate of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2k, 38.4k, 57.6k or 115k bps. The baud rate of the controller and the control system must be the same. Note: Be sure to select RS-422 in the Network Mode screen.
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5. Pressing the RS-232 Port Mode softkey displays the following screen. To allow the System Controller to be connected to a Pilot/NOVA system and a non-IP ViconNet/VMDC system at the same time, select the ViconNet Port softkey. (This type of functionality also requires a serial cable to connect the System Controller to the ViconNet/VMDC serial port.
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7. From the Setup screen, touch the Password softkey to enter the User ID screen. User ID Screen 8. From the numeric keypad, enter a user ID. The User ID can be any number 1-10. Touch the Enter softkey and the Current User box displays the user ID. There are two authorization levels for users of the controller.
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Controller can be used to control the system. It is important to keep a record of the password. If the password is misplaced or forgotten, call Vicon Technical Support at 1-800-34-VICON (1-800-348-4266). 11. Use the Set Defaults softkey on the Setup screen to display the screen to return the unit to factory defaults.
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Diagnostics Screen When Test Keys is selected, press the key on the controller to be checked; the name of the key flashes in the box. If the joystick is being tested, the user moves the joystick while testing; the position is indicated on the screen.
Operation Login and Log Out Upon power up, the Splash screen displays. Press the Login button. If a User ID and password have been programmed for added security, the Login screen displays. If no users with passwords have been entered, the screen goes directly to the screen of last mode of operation.
Pilot mode is selected from the Mode Select menu. It is also the default operating mode from the factory. Pilot mode provides for standard Vicon matrix controls for video switching and PTZ control. Pilot mode makes use of the numeric keypad, the PTZ controls, four of the special function buttons (Macro, Shift, Preset and Alarm), and a few touch sensitive keys on the LCD screen.
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Hidden boxes for Alarm and Comm Fail Select Status notification Boxes Digit Entry Box Status Display Box Pilot Mode Screen A monitor must be selected to the controller prior to any camera selection or PTZ actions. 1. Enter the monitor number via the numeric keypad; the number displays in the digit entry box. Then press the Monitor key.
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6. To control zoom, twist the top of the joystick clockwise to zoom in; turning it in a counter-clockwise direction will zoom out. 7. Focus (near and far) and Iris (open and close) are controlled via push buttons located next to the joystick. 8.
Virtual Matrix Mode The System Controller also operates in Virtual Matrix Mode; the Virtual Matrix Display Controller simulates standard crosspoint switcher functionality. When connected to a compatible V1500X-SCCS-1 Controller- enabled VMDC, it provides for control access to the video controls, Quick Playback and macro selection. Virtual Matrix controls are an extension of standard Pilot mode controls;...
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Virtual Matrix Mode Screen with Shift Key In Virtual Matrix mode, the controller must be selected to a Monitor before any camera or PTZ functions can be actioned. 1. Select a Monitor by entering its number via the numeric keypad and then pressing the Monitor key on the controller.
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1. Enter the number of rectangles to be displayed on the workstation using the numeric keypad and then press the Display Mode softkey; the number of rectangles displayed on the workstation should reflect the entry. After the Display Mode softkey is pressed, it reverts back to its original function, Quadrant Select. The Quick Playback Action button located at the top center of the LCD screen is programmable for time duration.
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Function button group. An up pointing arrow appears immediately to the right of the red QP indicator on the LCD screen. Then press the Preset button. The preset number appears in the preset field of the Select Status area of the LCD and the up arrow disappears. Setting Presets in Virtual Matrix Mode Using the PTZ and other lens functions on the controller: 1.
ViconNet Mode The System Controller also operates in ViconNet mode. When connected to a compatible V1500X-SCCS-1 Controller-enabled ViconNet device, (i.e., a Kollector recorder or ViconNet Workstation/NVR), it provides for control access to Kollectors/WS/NVRs, multi-screen controls, video controls, Quick Playback and macro selection.
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2. To select a camera to a previously selected quadrant, enter the camera number via the numeric keypad and press the Camera button on the controller; the camera number appears in the Camera Select Status box on the LCD screen. All PTZ actions are directed to this camera until a new camera is selected, a different quadrant is selected or a different Kollector/NVR/WS is targeted.
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Forward and Reverse. The playback direction key currently selected is illuminated green. Pressing the companion key switches the focus to the other direction. Playback Speed Screen 2. Pressing one of the speed factor softkeys sends that playback speed for the selected direction to the target Kollector/NVR/WS.
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Function button group. An up pointing arrow appears immediately to the right of the red QP indicator on the LCD screen. Then press the Preset button. The preset number appears in the preset field of the Select Status area of the LCD and the up arrow disappears. Setting Presets in ViconNet Mode Using the PTZ and other lens functions on the controller: 6.
Log Out To Log Out of the system, press the Mode button. On the Mode Select screen, touch the Log Out softkey. Mode Select Screen Setting the DIP Switch There are two internal DIP switches, SW1 and SW2, which are used to enable certain functionality on the System Controller.
Flash Upgrade Software If it is necessary to upgrade the software (application and graphics), contact Vicon Technical Support at 800-34-VICON (1-800-348-4266) to get the latest software. Vicon’s Technical Support will send you a zip file with both the latest application (SREC) and graphics (BIN) files. Download these files to your PC. Make sure DIP switch SW1 is set to enable Flash Upgrade, pole 2 set to OFF.
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10. This download can take a while (up to 5 minutes). After the download is complete, the screen goes blank and, if enabled, the buzzer sounds. 11. Cycle power (power off then power on the System Controller) to reset the unit (it will beep if enabled). Note that the LCD screen may have no graphics.
Shipping Instructions Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory: 1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below. Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
Reference Software Version Number and Date If you are requested by Vicon Technical Support to provide the software version number, you can find this information in the Setup menu. Cable Recommendations RS-422 Cabling Vicon recommends the cables shown in the table below for RS-422 connections. As shown in the table, the appropriate cable depends upon the distance between the connector and the RS-422 device.
Technical Information Electrical Input Voltage: 13.6 VDC +/-2%. AC Input: 15 W power supply adapter provided; 120/230 VAC input. Input Current: 140 mA. Power Consumption: 2 W. Heat Equivalent: 0.1 btu/min (0.03 kg-cal/min). Note: These figures represent the conversion of 100% of the electrical energy to heat.
Software supplied either separately or in hardware is furnished on an “As Is” basis. Vicon does not warrant that such software shall be error (bug) free. Software support via telephone, if provided at no cost, may be discontinued at any time without notice at Vicon’s sole discretion.
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