American Dynamics ADACSNET Installation Manual

ADACSNET
USB Control Module

Installation Guide

2-Pin SensorNet
Connection
Termination
Switch
Communication LEDs
The USB Control Module allows a host computer
such as an Intellex digital video management
system (or a PC with a USB port) to control one or
more American Dynamics camera domes using the
SensorNet (RS485) communication protocol.
This guide explains:
- Features of the module and basic hookup
- Information required to download special
software, if required
- SensorNet Rules and network types.
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ADACSNET USB CONTROL MODULE
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Features and Hookup
The USB Control Module contains the following:
- USB port: Connects to the host computer.
- Communication LEDs: A yellow LED indicates
- Termination switch: Termination is indicated
The following diagram shows how to hook up the
control module between the host (Intellex or PC)
USB Port
and a camera.
Software Installation for
Non-Intellex Systems
If not connecting the module to an Intellex system,
special drivers and utilities software must be
downloaded to your personal computer that enable
its use. USB Control Module Software Utilities User
Guide 8200-0310-02 explains how to download this
software. To obtain this guide:
1. On the internet, go to
2. Click on the USB Control Module picture.
3. Download USB Control Module Software
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correct USB connection by glowing steadily or
blinking. Immediately after power is turned on, a
green LED glows steadily for about 3 seconds
then turns off. This LED also blinks every time a
data packet is sent to the camera dome.
by a resistor symbol near the switch. See
"SensorNet Rules and Network Types" in this
document for when to set the switch.
Host (Intellex shown)
Control
Module
USB Port
http://www.americandynamics.net
"Software Downloads".
Utilities User Guide 8200-0310-02.
To J-Boxes or
Camera Domes
SensorNet
Connection
and select
8200-0310-01, REV. B