Black Box IC454AE Manual
Black Box IC454AE Manual

Black Box IC454AE Manual

Active cctv receiver hub, 16-port
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© Copyright 2005. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.
1000 Park Drive
Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
724-746-5500
Fax 724-746-0746

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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2005. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
  • Page 2 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 4 FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is...
  • Page 5 ACTIVE CCTV RECEIVER HUB, 16-PORT NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 6 NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
  • Page 7 ACTIVE CCTV RECEIVER HUB, 16-PORT TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    4.2 Calling Black Box ........
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Video In/Out Surge Protection: ±1.5 V maximum permanent voltage positive or negative pulse, 3 V maximum, 1 ms Fuse Rating: 3 A Connectors: IC454A, IC454AE: Video input from cameras: (16) 2-pole screw terminals; Video output to DVR: (16) 2-pole screw terminals; Ground: (1) Chassis ground lug;...
  • Page 10 Power: All: 24-VAC RMS typical (floating: +15%, -10%), 40 W RMS maximum; IC454A, IC455A: 110V/24-VAC/60-VA external power supply included; IC454AE, IC455AE: 240-VAC/24-VAC/70-VA external power supply included Size: 1.75"H (1U) x 19"W x 8.6"D (4.4 x 48.3 x 21.8 cm) Weight: 4.4 lb. (2 kg)
  • Page 11: Introduction

    IC454A features UTP on both input and output for installation in remote telecom or wiring rooms. The IC454AE is the same as the IC454A, except that it has a 240-VAC power supply. The IC455A features UTP on the input and coax on the output for installation next to the central monitoring (DVR or multiplexor) equipment.
  • Page 12: What's Included

    Your package should include the following items. • Active CCTV Receiver Hub with attached mounting brackets • 24-VAC, 40-VA external power supply • (4) Rubber feet • This users’ manual If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.
  • Page 13: Installation

    ACTIVE CCTV RECEIVER HUB, 16-PORT 3. Installation WARNING Do not connect the power supply to a video signal or ground terminals. The hub might be damaged. 3.1 Pre-Installation Checklist The checklist below describes what you need to consider before installing the Active CCTV Receiver Hub.
  • Page 14: Physical Installation

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 4. The Active CCTV Receiver Hub must be powered by a floating 24-VAC, 40-VA minimum power transformer (included). 5. The hub is calibrated to work with CCTV sources that conform to the RS-343 (RS-170) standard. 3.2 Physical Installation The Active CCTV Receiver Hub has three mounting options: desktop, 19"...
  • Page 15: Installation Procedure For Ic454A Or Ic454Ae

    4. Install the hub on the wall using the proper mounting hardware. 3.3 Installation Procedure for IC454A or IC454AE The IC454A or IC454AE (UTP/UTP) allows the unit to be installed in a remote wiring location away from the central monitoring equipment. The hub may be installed up to 500 feet (152.4 m) away from the DVR via CAT5 UTP cable.
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 3: Installation Camera Figure 3-4. Camera connection. 4. Make sure that the DVR or mux’s power is turned off. Install a passive CCTV balun on each DVR port. We recommend using the CCTV Video Balun (IC444A). 5. Connect one twisted pair from each of the Active CCTV Receiver Hub’s port to each balun on the rear of the DVR.
  • Page 17: Installation Procedure For Ic455A Or Ic455Ae

    ACTIVE CCTV RECEIVER HUB, 16-PORT 7. Power on the CCTV cameras and the DVR. When a video signal is detected, the green LED on each hub port will turn on. 8. Due to the hub’s automatic gain control, the camera images may take a few seconds to stabilize.
  • Page 18 CHAPTER 3: Installation Figure 3-7. DVR connection (UTP/coax version). 4. Connect the external power supply to the hub, then plug it into an AC power outlet. If power is present, the green power LED will be on. 5. Power on the CCTV cameras and DVR. When a video signal is detected, the green LED on each hub port will turn on.
  • Page 19 ACTIVE CCTV RECEIVER HUB, 16-PORT CCTV Video Balun (IC444A) or Video Balun, 1-Way, Video Only (IC440A) Up to 4000 ft. (1219.2 m) via CAT5 UTP cable Coax cable Camera CCTV Balun, Mini-Coax (IC451A) or Active CCTV CCTV Balun, Receiver Hub Passthrough (IC455A) (IC452A)
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problems/Possible Causes/Solutions The following table describes some of the problems, possible causes, and solutions. If the information below does not solve the problem, go to Sections 4.2 and 4.3 for technical support contact information. Problem: There is no image.
  • Page 21 ACTIVE CCTV RECEIVER HUB, 16-PORT Solution #3: Make sure that the UTP pairs are correct (not split). Problem: The picture loses color. The Power LED is on. The Video Sync LED is Possible Cause #1: The distance specifications have been exceeded. Solution #1: Check the DC loop resistance and see if the distance spec has been exceeded.
  • Page 22: Calling Black Box

    • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are shipping the Active CCTV Receiver Hub for repair, make sure you include everything that came in the original package. Before you ship, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.

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