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Thank you for purchasing the CCTV security tester. Please read the manual before using the CCTV tester and use properly. For using the CCTV tester safely, please first read the「Safety Information」carefully in the manual. The manual should be kept well in case of reference. Keep the S/N label for after-sale service within warranty period.
Content 1. SAFETY INFORMATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 2.INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 2.1 GENERAL -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 2.2 FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 2.3 FUNCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 2.3.1 Video signal testing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 2.3.2 HD SDI camera image input and output(*optional) ----------------------------------------------------- 5 2.3.3 VGA、HDMI input ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 2.3.4 Video signal level test ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 2.3.5 PTZ controller -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 2.3.6 Enhanced Color bar generator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 2.3.7 DC12V 2Aoutput power -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6...
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2.3.23 Digital multimeter (optional function refer to the last page)------------------------------------------ 8 2.3.24 Visualfault locator(optional function refer to the last page) ------------------------------------------ 8 2.3.25 Optical Power Meter (optional function refer to the last page)--------------------------------------- 8 2.3.26 LED lamp ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 2.3.27 F1、F2 User-defined shortcut keys --------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 2.3.28 Video level meter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 2.3.29 TDR break-point and short-circuit measurement ----------------------------------------------------- 10 2.3.30 USB 5V 2A power output(power bank) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10...
1. Safety information The tester is intended to use in compliance with the local rules of the electrical usage and avoid to apply at the places which are inapplicable for the use of electrics such as hospital, gas station etc.
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At the manual range, when the value scale to be measured is unknown beforehand, set the range selector at the highest position. Always be careful when working with voltages above 60V DC or 40V AC, keep fingers behind the probe barriers while measuring.
2.Introduction 2.1 General The CCTV tester with 7 inch HD LCD display, supporting VGA & HDMI input from DVR/ NVR, easily and conveniently to test and set the DVR/ NVR. As an essential tool for HD-SDI camera testing, it has 1 Channel SDI video input and 1 channel SDI video output. Meanwhile the tester can be used for input and output the BNC video, PTZ control, DC12V /2A power output,Audio test, Color generator, RS485 Data analysis, UTP Cable testing, Video snapshot , Video record and playback, Image magnification etc.
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LCD screen brightness/contrast/color Saturation adjustable Automatically adapts and displays the video format of NTSC/PAL Optical Power Meter, it can measure the optical power value (*optional) Digital multimeter, it is used for the voltage current, Resistance, Diode, Capacitance measurement (*optional)。...
Audio input test, test the audio signal from pickup devices Visual fault locator , to test fiber’s bending and breakage (*optional) Lithium Ion Polymer Battery .The device employs advanced power control and protection circuit. The device is high power-efficient, energy saving and environmental protection. It can last 17 hours for normal use after charging for 7 -8 hours Note:With "* "...
position. 2.3.6 Enhanced Color bar generator Video Generating, the PAL/NTSC multi-system color bar video generator (Eight-system switchable, transmit/receive eight-system colorful imagines). By receiving the video color bar to test the video channel whether transmit normally. And judge whether the color is different, because of the transmission loss or interference, it suitable for Video transmission of the field tests, such as optical video transmitter and receiver, video cable etc.
2.3.13 Image magnification(10xZoom) Set image 10x zoom, can view and display the details by 1x、2x、3x、4x、5x、6x - 10X zoom in the monitor and tester. 2.3.14 Video snapshot Capture the video image and save the current video frames as JPEG file. 2.3.15Video record Record and save the current video in the SD card.
can check if the new setting IP address is occupied. 2.3.21 PING test PING is the most conventional network debugging tools. It is used for testing if the connected IP camera or other network equipment’s ethernet port is working normally and the IP address is correct. 2.3.22 POE tester It can test the PoE voltage when the POE switch is supplying the POE power to IP camera.
2.3.28 Video level meter Video signal PEAK level, SYNC level, COLOR BURST chroma level measurement. The HD-SDI tester has adopted the high-speed sampling from hardware and processing technology, enable it to achieve more accurate measurements in the video signal PEAK, SYNC level, COLOR BURST chroma level Video signal PEAK level: For PAL format , the video signal level is 1000±200mV...
For PAL format, the Chroma standard level is 280mV For NTSC format, the Chroma standard level is 40 IRE If the Chroma level is low or too low, the color will not bright, and some details on the iamge will lost or get dark or white when the monitor receives the iamge.
13). Tool bag 14). Manual 15). SD card (4G) 2.5 Front Panel Page.11.
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Press more than 2 seconds, turn on or off the device, short press to turn on or off the menu display Menu key Set key, press it to enter sub-menu to set the parameters of functions; 10xzoom the image display and video out Video record / F1 User-defined shortcut key Snapshot(capture video image)/ F2 User-defined shortcut key Near focus: Focus the image nearby...
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transmitted The data-reception indicator: it lights red while the data is being received The power indicator: it lights green while the tester is powered on HDMI Top interface Top interface Bottom interface HDMI input interface/SDI video input interface RS232 interface: RS232 communication for the PTZ / SDI video output interface RS485 Interface: RS485/RS232 communication for the PTZ TDR cable break point and short circuit test interface / RS485 Interface, RS485 communication for the PTZ...
Visual Fault Locator Interface / TDR cable break point and short circuit test interface Fiber test interface,test input signal value Video input (BNC input interface): Inputs the video Video output (BNC output interface): Outputs the video /cable scan signal output interface.
the charge indicator turns off automatically when the charging is completed. Note:Press the RESET key at the left of the instrument to restore the default settings when the instrument works abnormally. Multimeter: the red and black lead pen must insert the corresponding port. 3.2.
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The camera or dome video output is connected to CCTV Tester VIDEO IN, the image display on the tester. CCTV Tester “VIDEO OUT” (when HD SDI out, connect SDI out) interface connect to the Video input of monitor and optical video transmitter and receiver, the image display on the tester and monitor Connect the camera or the speed dome RS485 controller cable to the tester RS485 interface, (Note positive and negative connection of the cable).
3.3 OSD Menu Press the key to turn on. Press the key again to turn off, also can set time off Enter the menu ,choose one function to enter , short press the key ,Close the menu bar at the top of the screen, full screen display, press it again, turn it on ...
3.3.1 PTZ controller Display the input video images. Press the key to enter the menus and set Parameter. Pan/tilt the P/T unit and zoom in / out the image. Setup the controlling parameters like protocol, communication port, baud rate, PTZ ID, pan/tilt speed; set and call preset position. Display the input image;...
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speed dome address. E. Pan speed: Set the pan speed of PTZ camera (0~63) F. Tilt speed: Set the tilt speed of PTZ camera (0~63) G. Set preset position (Set PS) Move the yellow cursor to “SET PS ”,set and save preset position number(1~128),Press the key to accelerate the value changing, then press the key to save, Press to quit.
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Camera moves to the preset position immediately, Lens zoom, focus and iris is automatically changed to the preset parameters, preset the camera image displayed on the monitor. Tips:Preset position setting is saved in the domes. (Preset position can be set depending on the dome) ⑶...
3.3.2 Color-bargenerator Press the key to enter the menu Press the key to select the bar , and then press the key to enter Test theColor- bargenerator; support global PAL / NTSC standard color bar of different output formats , move the cursor to “Format”、“LCD display select”、“Type ”.select Press the key “Format”,the tester send the color bars from the “Video out”...
, and press to enter The HD-SDI tester has adopted the high-speed sampling from hardware and processing technology, enable it to achieve more accurate measurements in the video signal PEAK, SYNC level, COLOR BURST chroma level. While the tester receive the video signal, it will automatically measure the video signal PEAK level, the SYNC level and COLOR BURST level(chroma level).
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140±15IRE Video signal level 40±5IRE NTSC Chroma level( COLOR BURST) 40±5IRE SYNC signal level 1000±200mV Video signal level 280±35mV chroma level( COLOR BURST level ) 280±35mV SYNC signal level Video signal PEAK level: For PAL format , the video signal level is 1000±200mV For NTSC format, the video signal level is 140±15IRE If the level is too low, it will cause the image to dim and reduce dynamic range, but if the level is too high, it will lead to virtual shadow and reduce the definition of the image .
3.3.4 Video setting Press to the menu , press to enter. 1) LCD brightness, contrast, color saturation can be adjusted. 2)The CCTV tester auto displays the format (PAL/NTSC) of video input, and analysis the input videosignal level. 3) The Video Level should be within the indicated range. Levels that are too low will result in a dim picture with reduced dynamic range.
Press the key to close menu bar,image display on the full screen. Press the key to quit If receive SDI signal, but this signal is not compatible with the tester, display “unsupported format”. 3.3.6 VGA signal input to switch VGA interface, press the key to select“VGA”...
Application : When Installation or debugging DVR and NVR, the tester with VGA input port, can be used as a monitor. Convenience for engineers to install and set up DVR /NVR. 3.3.7 HDMI signal input ,switch to HDMI interface,press the key to select “HDMI”...
Press the key , close the top menu bar, full screen display, and Press the key to quit . Application The instrument is used as a mini digital TV to receive the video signal from DVR/NVR. It is very convenient for engineers to install and set up DVR/NVR. 3.3.8 PTZ address search Press to select...
Press key, the tester will search up the ID quickly and continuously. When the ID is searched, the PTZ camera will pan right. At this time, please press to stop searching up. Press the key manual single-step decreasing button, the tester will search up the ID step by step.
NOTE: This feature is only for analog camera’s video. SDI and HDMI digital camera’s video cannot be zoom in on the tester. 3.3.10 Photograph While video in, Press the key to save the current video frame in the SD card as JPEG file. Set storage file according to the date, it’s convenient to check .the tester automatically checks whether have SD card when photograph.
As the above picture, the photograph file with the icon , and the video record file with the icon on the top right corner. Press to start and stop video playback and, press to quit. See the above image, the 3/0008 in the image means total 8 screenshot and video file, and the current file is the third.
searching BNC cable, connect one port of the alligator clips to the copper core or copper net of the BNC cable, the other one to connect the earth wire (barred windows). Note:The battery of the wire tracer must according to corresponding positive pole + and negative pole-, or damage the tester.
Ping testing after the IP equipment is well connected. If the IP address is correct, the sending and receiving packet amount will be consistent; the success rate will be 100%. Application PING testing is the most conventional network debugging tools. It is used for testing if the connected IP camera or other network equipment’s ethernet port is working normally and the IP address is correct.
3.3.16Port flicker Press to select , and then press to enter. Press to start, the tester send the signal, to make the connected PoE port flicker at special frequency. Press to stop, and press to quit. If the tester and PoE port are not well connected, there won’t be any change on the PoE port. Application:...
status is“×”, means the IP address is available Application: Add an IP camera or other network device to the current network group, the new IP address must not be occupied, otherwise it will cause IP conflicts and stop the equipment normal working. Link monitor can check if the new setting IP address is occupied.
Note:the Poe power supply equipment( PoE Switch, PSE power supply equipment) must be connected to the PSE IN port, the powered device such as IP camera or wireless AP must be connected to the LAN port, then it measure the voltage correctly. PlS do not connect PoE power supply port to the UTP/SCAN port;...
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Data hold Hold data Relative Display the relative measurement value measurement Press the key to change display state 10A socket In 10A current measurement state ,indicate use 10A socket The current measurement value over the range, if in the Auto range state, to Over range switch Auto.
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WARNING! Shut down the power of the tested circuit, and then connect the meter with the circuit for measurement. a. Connect the black test lead to the “COM ” jack and the red test lead to the“mA”jack for a maximum of 660mA current.
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WARNING! Shut down the power of the tested circuit, and then connect the meter with the circuit for measurement. a. Connect the black test lead to the “COM” jack and the red test lead to the“mA” jack for a maximum of 660mA current.
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Manual range:(Connect the red lead to black leads, will display the measure range) 000.0Ω 660Ω range 0.000 KΩ 6.600KΩ range 00.00 KΩ 66.00KΩ range 000.0 KΩ 660.0KΩ range 0.000 MΩ 6.600MΩ range 00.00 MΩ 66.00MΩ range c.
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F.The capacitance of a capacitor should be tested separately, should not test in the installation of circuit. Capacitance Measuring a. Connect the black test lead to the“ COM” jack and the red test lead to the “V/Ω”jack. b. Press to select , enter the capacitance measurement.
Data hold Press the key to hold the data, the value is green. Press it again to quit. Relative value measurement Press the key , the tester Auto-save the data, the displayed new measurement and relative value is red color. Press it again to quit ,The hold function and the relative value be combined use, the display value is yellow The meter protection...
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⑴ Function: :Data hold :Relative measuring :Wavelength select :mW/dBm units select ⑵ Instruction: A. Press MODE key to select “Optical power meter” B. Absolute power value measurement 1) Set the wavelength via key, the default wavelength is 1310nm. 2) Input the optical fiber to be measured, the power value is displayed in LCD. 3) Linear and nonlinear value of the current optical-fiber power can be displayed by pressing key to change the unit to be mW or dBm.
unit of loss value must be dB. Data hold and Relative measuring use together, the data is yellow while the function is effect. 3.3.22 Visual Fault Locator*(optional) Press to select , then press to enter. Insert the fiber to the device’s “VFL” interface, default output power is 10mW and the wavelength is 650nm.
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Built-in BNC, network cable, RVV control cable, Telephone line can test. 12 groups user-defined cable can be set. Press to line type interface, press to choose the line type, press to save and start testing. Press to adjust the speed, if select the user-defined cable type, adjust the speed after the calibration.
3.3.24 Data monitor Press to select , press to enter. Press to choose the baud rate of RS485/RS232; it must be the same as the DVR or the Control keyboard. The DVR or Control keyboard send the code to the tester, if it can be read, the protocol will shown on the upper right, like Pelco D, if not, like P:--- Press to empty while the tester receives the code.
Press to choose the item, press to adjust, press to save, press to quit. Auto power off: Setting the time of auto shut-down.(Disable,5,10,…,60) Disable: Disable the “Auto power off” function. 5 means the CCTV will power off after 5 minutes when there is no any operation.
Notice Don’t input any power into the “DC12/2A OUTPUT” port of the CCTV tester to avoid destroy. Don’t output this DC12V/2A power to the power input port of the CCTV tester to avoid destroy. When the requirement of the camera is higher than 2A, the CCTV tester will enter protection mode.
3.6 Audio input test Test the audio input from pickup devices. Connect the tester and pickup device with the audio cable. 3.7 LED lamp With the LED lamp can work in the evening or in the dark. Turn on the tester, press for several seconds, and the LED lamp turn on, press , and turn it off.
4. Specifications 4.1 General Specifications Model HD-SDI tester SDI digital Video Signal *(optional) SDI IN/OUT 1 channel SDI Input & 1 channel SDI Output HDMI digital Video Signal *(optional) Digital Signal in 1 channel HDMI input,support 1080P,720P Video Test Signal mode...
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PTZ controller Communication Support RS232 and RS485 Compatible with more than 30 protocols such as PELCO-D/P, Samsung, PTZ Protocol Panasonic, Lilin, Yaan, etc. Baud Rate 600,1200,2400,4800,9600,19200,57600,115200bps Video Signal Generation Output one channel PAL/NTSC color bar video signal for testing monitor Color bar generator or video cable.(red, green ,blue, white and black color ) UTP Cable tester...
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cctv security system or cabling system PoE test PoE test Display the power supply voltage and cable connection states Digital Millimeter *(optional) AC/DC Voltage 0-660V auto/manual range, the min resolution is 0.1mV AC/DC current 660.0uA , 6.600mA, 66.00mA , 660.0mA, 10.00A 660.0Ω, 6.600kΩ, 66.00kΩ, 660.0kΩ, 6.600MΩ, 66.00MΩ...
Power Adapter DC 12V(2A) Battery Built-in 7.4V Lithium polymer battery, 6500mAh Rechargeable After charging 6-8 hour, working time lasts 17 hours Low Consumption Energy saving technology, the battery icon real-time display Parameter OSD menu,more than 9 languages optional ( English, Portuguese, Operation setting German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian etc) Auto off...
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AC Voltage Range Accuracy Resolution 660.0mV (Manual ±(1.5%+6) 0.1mV range)) 6.600V ±(0.8%+6) 66.00V 10mV ±(1%+6) 660.0V 100mV DC Current Range Accuracy Resolution 6.600mA ±(0.5%+3) 66.00mA 10uA ±(1%+3) 660.0mA 100uA ±(1%+5) 10.00A 10mA AC Current Range Accuracy Resolution 6.600mA 66.00mA 10uA ±(1%+5)...
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1KΩ 6.600MΩ 66.00MΩ ±(1.2%+5) 10KΩ Continuity Range Resolution Function 660.0Ω 0.1Ω The measurement value less 30Ω±3Ω,the tester will sound Diode Range Resolution Function Schottky diode:0.15~0.25V 2.0V rectifier diode:0.6~1.0V triode PN junction:0.5~0.8V Page.54.
4.4 Visual fault locator specifications Laser type Light source 650nm wavelength Single-mode output 5mW(10mW,20mW) power CW/1Hz/2Hz Control mode Measurement 5KM(10-20KM) distance FC/PC Connector type -10℃~+50℃ Operating Temperature(℃) -20℃~+70℃ Storage Temperature (℃) The data above is only for reference and any change of them will not be informed in advance. For more detailed technical inquiries, please feel free to call the Technical Department of our company.
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