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XX079-00-01
8-CHANNEL AND 16-CHANNEL
VIDEO SWITCHERS
Copyright © 2003 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788
TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288) TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)
UK: 44/(0) 1489-566300
WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com
Vicon part number 8009-8079-00-01
Section 12 Rev 303
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- Page 1 Copyright © 2003 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved. Product specifications subject to change without notice. Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc. VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288) TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116...
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Page 4: Coaxial Cable Recommendations
Caution: Careful selection of the proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance from this equipment. Vicon assumes no responsibility for poor performance when cables other than those recommended are installed. In all cases, coaxial cable impedance should be 75 ohms. -
Page 5: Important Safeguards
Use only with a mounting accessory recommended by Vicon, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the video product should follow Vicon’s instructions, and a mounting accessory recommended by Vicon should be used. - Page 6 When installing an replacement parts specified by Vicon or that have the outside cable system, extreme care should be taken to same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized...
- Page 7 The information in this instruction manual covers the installation, programming, operation and maintenance of the Vicon series of 8-channel and 16-channel video switchers. This unit should be installed by a qualified technician using approved materials in accordance with national, state and local codes. Read these instructions through completely before attempting installation.
- Page 8 Screen displays include a camera title, a monitor title, time and date. Each camera and monitor title may consist of up to 24 characters, drawn from a set consisting of 128 characters, including foreign-language characters. Screen displays may be programmed with a narrow outline (“shadow”) around each character for added contrast with the background.
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Page 9: Installation
Installation Unpacking and Inspection All Vicon equipment is tested and inspected before leaving the factory. It is the carrier’s responsibility to deliver the equipment in the same condition as it left the factory. Inspection For Visible Damage Immediately inspect the cartons upon delivery. Make a note of any visible damage on all copies of the carrier’s freight bill. -
Page 10: Video Inputs And Looping Outputs
Figure 1 8-Channel Front and Rear Panel Figure 2 16-Channel Front and Rear Panel Video Inputs and Looping Outputs The video switchers are designed for 1.0 volt peak-to-peak baseband composite video signal. Use only coaxial cable types. See Coaxial Cable Recommendations. Connect a coaxial cable from each camera to one of the VIDEO IN BNCs. -
Page 11: Monitor Connections
Monitor Connections Use only coaxial cable types. See Coaxial Cable Recommendations. The monitor outputs are labeled MON A and MON B. The two monitor outputs have the same features and function independently, except MON A can set two different dwell times for normal and alarm sequencing and MON B has only one dwell time for both. Connect coaxial cables between the monitor outputs on the switcher and the VIDEO IN connectors on the monitors. -
Page 12: Rack Mounting
Figure 4 Termination Box Connections RS485/RS232 Connector This connector is not used at this time. Rack Mounting The switcher is designed for mounting in an EIA-standard 19-inch rack. It requires 1 unit (1.75 inch or 44 mm) of vertical rack space. 6 •... - Page 13 REMOVE, RUBOUT or BACK, and ENTER. Note: To display the programming menu, it is necessary to be connected to MON A. When the unit is connected to a power source, the following screen is displayed: VICON INDUSTRIES INC. 89 ARKAY DRIVE HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788 VIDEO SWITCHER VERSION 1.00...
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Page 14: Programming The System
Each submenu and programming screen has instructions that follow. Note the right arrow (!) in front of the first line of the menu. The right arrow is the selection cursor. To move it through the menu selections, use the up (↑ ) or ( ↓ ) arrows. If the selection cursor is on the last menu line, pressing the down arrow puts the cursor on the top menu line. -
Page 15: Monitor Setup
The programming buttons are used in a slightly different way with this screen than with the others. Specifically, to select the position within the title line that is to have a character assigned to it, hold down the SHIFT key and move the flashing cursor with the right or left arrow keys. - Page 16 Each monitor is automatically assigned a default title, MONITOR X, where X represents the monitor letter, A or B. This can be retained or replaced with a custom title. The programming buttons are used in a slightly different way with this screen than with the others. Specifically, to select the position within the title line that is to have a character assigned to it, hold down the SHIFT key and move the flashing cursor with the right or left arrow keys.
- Page 17 This screen is divided into two sections. The upper section describes the programming operations; the lower section displays the various screen arrangements. Note the lines: ----------Screen Top------- ---------Screen Bottom------- The area between these two lines shows the arrangement of information on the monitor screen. For instance, ----------Screen Top------00 <---Monitor Title-------->...
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Page 18: Program Schedule
Sequence and Dwell A. RTN to Monitor Setup B. Alarm Dwell: Off C. Normal Dwell: Off D. Seq. Pattern: 1 E. Edit Pattern 1 Note: The Sequence and Dwell submenu may appear different after line C, depending on whether Sequence Pattern or EZ-A (or B) is selected. -
Page 19: Programming Alarms
On the Monitor Setup menu, select line G, Program Schedule. The following display appears: Program Schedule A. RTN to Monitor Setup B. Day of the Week: MO Action Time SEQ1 01:00 PM ↑↑↑↑ EZ-A 01:00 PM 01:00 PM 01:00 PM Line B is used to program the sequences for each day of the week. -
Page 20: Alarm Outputs
Input status selection: Enabled, Disabled Contact status: Normally Open, Normally Closed Type: Momentary, Latched Note: Even though all alarm inputs can be accessed and set up, only those with active camera inputs are processed for detection. Alarm Outputs The video switcher provides four different alarm output functions, and all but the LED (4) can be individually programmed to meet the user’s requirements: 1. -
Page 21: Alarm List Display
Table 5 Effects of Manual Acknowledgement MAN ACK Number of Cancels Setting Alarms Display* Relay Buzzer Output RLY/BZR Single RLY/BZR Multiple yes** BZR Only Single BZR Only Multiple, first alarm BZR Only Multiple, intermediate BZR Only Multiple, last alarm *If there is one active alarm, the entire screen alarm display is cancelled. If there is more than one alarm, the relevant camera number is cancelled on acknowledgment, until the last acknowledgment, when the entire display is cancelled. - Page 22 A cluster of up arrows (the selection cursor) point at the date format. Use the up or down arrow key to select AMER, EURO, or ASIA. Then use the right or left arrow key to move the selection cursor to the first date position and enter the day, month, or year as determined by the format.
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Page 23: Setting The Passcode
Setting the Passcode Caution: Any accidental mis-setting of the passcode menus may permanently deny access to the video switcher’s programming menus. Do not make any changes to these settings unless it is definitely determined that passcoding is required. Carefully record any entered passcodes. This is especially true of the master passcode. - Page 24 Master Access: Bring the arrow cursor to line C, Master. In the default mode, the digits are all zeros. Press the right arrow key, which makes the first position flash with a question mark (?). This also causes the front panel keys to switch to their numerical values.
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Page 25: The Reset Menu
If the arrow cursor is moved to any of the line from B to F, and the line is selected by pressing the right arrow key, the related menu is displayed but no changes may be made to it while in secondary access passcode. It will not respond to any keystroke. - Page 26 Notes 20 • • • • Programming XX079-00-01 Rev 303 Video Switchers...
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Page 27: Operation
Operation All operating and programming functions are executed with the front panel pushbutton keys. On eight-channel units, there are eight keys; sixteen-channel units have sixteen keys in two groups of eight. Refer to Figures 1 and 2. The eight keys on the left of the unit have three labels. Each key has a number corresponding to the video input channel it represents. -
Page 28: Alarm Functions
The sequence pattern programmed for each monitor in the EZ-A Sequence or EZ-B Sequence menu can be started or stopped without going into the programming menus. To start sequencing, first select the monitor, then press and hold the SHIFT key and press the START key. To stop sequencing, press any camera key number and the sequence will stop. -
Page 29: The Status Group
The Status Group The status group consists of a set of two letters representing the status of various alarm and sequence functions. A: This indicates that an alarm is active from its alarm inputs. When all of the alarm inputs are inactive, the display indicator disappears from the screen. -
Page 30: Maintenance
Maintenance The 8-Channel and 16-Channel Series of Video Switchers require no regular maintenance. Fuse Replacement The switcher has a 0.5 A fuse. If it must be changed, be sure to replace it with one with the same rating. 24 • • • • Maintenance XX079-00-01 Rev 303 Video Switchers... -
Page 31: Shipping Instructions
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. -
Page 32: Technical Information
Technical Information ELECTRICAL Input Voltage: 120 VAC and 230 VAC versions of each model. Refer to Table 1. Current: 0.1 A. Power Consumption: 12 W. Heat Equivalent: 0.7 btu/min (0.2 kg-cal/min). Note: These figures represent the conversion of 100% of the electrical energy to heat. Actual percentage of the heat generated will be less and will vary from product to product. - Page 33 Alarm: RJ-45 connectors. RS485/RS232: RJ-45 jack. MECHANICAL Dimensions: Height: 1.7 in. (43.2 mm). Width: 17.3 in. (439 mm). Depth: 8.9 in. (226 mm). Weight: 6.8 lb (3.1 kg). Construction: CRS. Black. Finish: ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Range: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C). Up to 90% relative, noncondensing.
- Page 34 Vicon Industries Inc. Corporate Headquarters 89 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116 Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288) Vicon Europe Headquarters Brunel Way Fareham, PO15 5TX United Kingdom +44 (0) 1489 566300 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322 Brussels Office Planet II - Unit E...
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