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- Page 1 Simplex Multiplexer Installation and Operation Manual ADV1487-4, ADV1487-16, ADV1587-4, ADV1587-9, ADV1587-16 Part Number 8000-2181-33 REV A...
- Page 2 Simplex Multiplexer The information in this manual was current when published. The Notice manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. Copyright Under copyright laws, the contents of this manual may not be cop- ied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without prior written consent.
- Page 3 WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICE- ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSTALL THIS PRODUCT IN HAZARDOUS AREAS WHERE HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE OR EXPLOSIVE PRODUCTS ARE STORED OR USED.
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Page 4: For Your Records
When unpacking your new American Dynamics product, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation and Operation Manual CHAPTER 1 — ABOUT SIMPLEX FEATURES ... 1 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW... 4 Video Input and Output ... 4 Video Display ... 4 Encoder Output ... 5 Decoder Output ... 5 Motion Detection ... 5 CHAPTER 2 —... - Page 6 Simplex Multiplexer Table of Contents (continued) CHAPTER 4 — SETUP THE SETUP MENU SYSTEM ... 14 Selecting a Menu ... 14 Positioning the Highlight ... 14 Setting an Option ... 14 SETUP MENUS ... 15 System Time/Date ... 15 Toggle Options ... 16 Alarm Message Display ...
- Page 7 Table of Contents (continued) Installation and Operation Manual Multicamera Recording ... 27 One Camera Recording ... 28 Tape Playback ... 28 VCR Special Effects ... 29 Video Motion Detection ... 29 How Motion Detection Works ... 29 Motion Detection Setup ... 29 CHAPTER 6 —...
- Page 8 Simplex Multiplexer Table of Contents (continued) FIGURES TABLES APPENDIX D — TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ... 42 Operating Defaults ... 42 Video Format ... 42 Video Level ... 43 Alarm ... 43 Display ... 43 Controls ... 44 Connectors ... 45 Electrical ... 45 Physical Characteristics ...
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Page 9: Security Measures
SECURITY MEASURES Accessing Setup Menus The Security Lock Feature To Engage or Release Security Lock Installation and Operation Manual NOTE: This page describes how to access security sensitive features. You may wish to remove this page from the manual and place it in a secure place. The setup menu system is accessed from live mode. - Page 10 Simplex Multiplexer Resetting the Simplex The simplex can be reset to the factory default state. Upon re- set, all programmable features return to the factory settings. The reset feature is normally used for diagnostic purposes but may be used to “start from scratch” during system setup. To Reset the Simplex Press and hold the FUNCTION button and press the up arrow button.
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Page 11: Chapter 1 - About Simplex
Chapter 1 — About Simplex Chapter 1 — About Simplex FEATURES The Simplex provides the capability to record multiple video cameras using a videotape recorder (VCR). The Simplex mod- els support either the NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR video stan- dards. Simplex models provide a range of display and record- ing options depending on the number of video camera inputs on each model. -
Page 12: Figures Figure 1 - Basic Simplex System
Figure 1 — Basic Simplex System • ALARM INPUT POLARITY settings: either active high or active low. • Alarm counter with on-screen summary by camera. • Independent call monitor output for viewing live alarm events during tape playback. • On-screen display includes date, time, alarm status, video loss and 10-character camera titles. -
Page 13: Figure 2 - Basic Simplex System With Remote Panel
Chapter 1 — About Simplex Figure 2 — Basic Simplex System with Remote Panel Figure 3 — One-Way Multiplexed Video Transmission... -
Page 14: Technical Overview
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW Video Input and Output Video Display The Simplex system features video camera inputs with a pas- sive looping output for each. Synchronizing or phasing cam- eras is not required. The Simplex comes with a main monitor output for displaying live camera images or recorded images on a standard monitor. -
Page 15: Encoder Output
Chapter 1 — About Simplex Encoder Output The Simplex video encoder produces a single video signal con- taining field by field samples from all camera inputs. The sig- nal is provided in composite format for connection to a video recorder. All inputs are sampled in camera number order un- til motion is detected;... -
Page 16: Chapter 2 - Front And Rear Panels
Chapter 2 — Front and Rear Panels Figure 4 — Front Panel Controls and Indicators THE FRONT PANEL The following is a brief overview of the front panel. Refer to Chapter 4 — Setup and Chapter 5 — Operation for details on fea- tures and panel functions. - Page 17 Chapter 2 — Front and Rear Panels to move backward through available characters or to choose a menu toggle option. Press down arrow to move the target cursor down one row in motion detection setup. 5. 3x3 (left arrow) — Press this button to display up to nine camera images in the 3x3 format (nine and 16-camera mod- els only).
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Page 18: The Rear Panel
Figure 5 — Rear Panel Connectors THE REAR PANEL 1. gnd — Use this ground screw when connecting contact or TTL/CMOS compatible alarm devices. See Alarms for details. 2. power — This 2.1 mm pin jack accepts the Simplex series power module plug or other 12 VDC, center positive source of at least 1 ampere. -
Page 19: Chapter 3 - Installation
Chapter 3 — Installation Chapter 3 — Installation REQUIRED CONNECTIONS Cameras Main Monitor Power OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS Call Monitor VCR In VCR Out Select a location for the product that is clean and dry and has AC power. Find an environment where temperature and hu- midity extremes do not exceed the product specification (see Appendix D —... -
Page 20: Alarm
Simplex Multiplexer Alarm The alarms connector includes pins for mechanical or TTL/CMOS standard alarm inputs, the alarm hold input and the alarm output. These connections allow the Simplex to be completely integrated with security systems. See Chapter 6 — Alarms and Appendix A — Alarm Connector Pin Assignments for details. -
Page 21: System Checkout
Chapter 3 — Installation SYSTEM CHECKOUT Monitor Calibration You can check Simplex system operation immediately after installation. While the Simplex itself requires no adjustment, check system components such as monitors, cameras and the video recorder for proper operation and adjustment. The sys- tem checkout procedure involves three steps: monitor calibra- tion, camera check and video recorder check. -
Page 22: Camera Check
Camera Check The multicamera display in live mode makes checking camera performance as simple as comparing two pictures on one screen. This method is preferable to the direct camera to moni- tor technique because it allows precise adjustment of each cam- era against a chosen reference camera. -
Page 23: Making A Test Tape
Chapter 3 — Installation Making a Test Tape The easiest way to verify system operation is to make a test recording and play it back. This process effectively tests every piece of equipment in the system. Before proceeding with recording, we recommend that you complete both the monitor calibration and camera check pro- cedures. -
Page 24: Chapter 4 - Setup
Chapter 4 — Setup THE SETUP MENU SYSTEM Selecting a Menu Positioning the Highlight Setting an Option Simplex features can be configured to suit the requirements of most video installations. A convenient system of on-screen menus allows you to set up key features such as time and date, alarm message display, alarm message latch, video loss alarm, alarm input polarity, alarm output polarity, display record sta- tus, quad record option (four-camera units only), image ten-... -
Page 25: Setup Menus
Chapter 4 — Setup SETUP MENUS System Time/Date The following paragraphs take you through the menu system step-by-step, describing each menu’s purpose and options. This menu displays the time and date stored in the internal clock/calendar, firmware version number and revision date. During normal operation, the Simplex displays the time and date at the top of the screen and encodes time and date onto each field of video sent to the VCR. -
Page 26: Toggle Options
Toggle Options Alarm Message Display Alarm Message Latch Video Loss Alarm The toggle options menu allows you to review and set each option. Toggle options have only two values. To change a value, position the highlight over it and press the up or down arrow. -
Page 27: Alarm Input Polarity
Chapter 4 — Setup Alarm Input Polarity Alarm Output Polarity Display Record Status The ALARM INPUT POLARITY option allows you to set the polarity of all alarm inputs. It toggles as follows: ACT LOW — Active alarm inputs are “low.” The Simplex recognizes a contact closure or TTL/CMOS logic low as an alarm event. -
Page 28: Quad Record Option
Quad Record Option (four-camera models only) Image Tenderizer VCR Record Time This option allows you to record quad images rather than the default full screen image recording. The quad image must be displayed to record in quad mode. ON — With quad displayed, records the quad image. OFF —... -
Page 29: Vcr Alarm Record Time
Chapter 4 — Setup VCR Alarm Record Time Alarm Duration This menu allows you to set the recording speed of the VCR when an alarm is triggered (1–999 hours). The VCR changes to this speed when alarm input is received. NOTE: If you connect pin 37 on the Simplex alarms connec- tor to the VCR, you don’t need to set VCR RECORD TIME or VCR ALARM RECORD TIME. -
Page 30: Global Dwell
Global Dwell Camera Titles Menu The GLOBAL DWELL menu allows you to set the camera switching rate. The GLOBAL DWELL setting determines the rate at which the cameras are sequenced full screen when se- quence (up arrow) is selected. It also determines the rate the monitor switches cameras during multiple alarms. -
Page 31: Motion Setup
Chapter 4 — Setup Motion Setup The motion setup screen allows you to define motion detection targets in the camera’s field of view. This screen is accessed from the Camera Titles menu by pressing the FUNCTION button. The motion setup screen displays the current camera image overlaid with a special graphic. -
Page 32: Security Lock
Simplex Multiplexer LIVE — turns ON the row of targets with the cursor line. TAPE — turns OFF the row of targets with the cursor line. CAMERA — toggles the corresponding target on the cursor line. FUNCTION — saves the current motion target settings and re- turns to Camera Titles. -
Page 33: Chapter 5 - Operation
Chapter 5 — Operation Chapter 5 — Operation OPERATING MODES Record Mode The Simplex has three basic operating modes: record, live with- out record and tape playback. Record mode is the only mode which sends camera images to the VCR and includes motion (activity) detection. -
Page 34: Alarms
Simplex Multiplexer Record mode is the only mode affected by the motion detec- tion feature. Images are sent to tape more often from cameras where activity is detected when motion targets are ON. In one camera recording mode, an encoded full-screen image from the selected camera is output to the VCR at the pro- grammed time-lapse rate. -
Page 35: Live Mode Without Record
Chapter 5 — Operation Live Mode Without Record Alarms Live mode is used for viewing a multicamera image on the main monitor. No recording takes place while in live mode. The LIVE LED is lit. The on-screen record status message (if set ON in the Setup menu) flashes REC OFF. -
Page 36: Tape Playback Mode
Tape Playback Mode Alarms Videotape Operations VCR Setup Main monitor display: Pressing TAPE puts the unit in play- back mode to review a previously recorded tape. You can press a display format button (2x2, 3x3 or 4x4) to see a multicamera display, or you can even customize the display by pressing and holding either the 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4 button and pressing CAM- ERA buttons in the order you want them displayed. -
Page 37: Autodetect Vcr Speed Signal
Chapter 5 — Operation For optimum tape recording or playback, the Simplex should be correctly set up for use with the VCR. This is done by chang- ing settings in the setup menu system. Two setup options affect camera recording. They are: VCR RECORD TIME VCR ALARM RECORD TIME See Chapter 4 —... -
Page 38: One Camera Recording
One Camera Recording Tape Playback The Simplex can be set to record just one camera. This feature can be turned on or off at any time. If one camera recording is turned on, the FUNCTION LED flashes, the RECORD LED is on and the status message 1 CAM=XX shows on the main moni- tor (XX represents the camera number). -
Page 39: Vcr Special Effects
Chapter 5 — Operation VCR Special Effects Video Motion Detection How Motion Detection Works Motion Detection Setup NOTE: For quad recordings, if you use time-lapse or pause mode during playback, images may look blocky with just one field displayed. If you press and hold the FUNC- TION button, you can see both fields displayed. -
Page 40: Chapter 6 - Alarms
Simplex Multiplexer Chapter 6 — Alarms The Simplex system detects and responds to three types of alarm events: mechanical alarms, recorded alarms and video loss. A mechanical alarm event occurs when there is a contact closure at any alarm input. A recorded alarm event occurs when an alarm encoded field is detected during tape playback. -
Page 41: Alarm Counter
Chapter 6 — Alarms Alarm Counter The Simplex counts the number of mechanical alarm events that occur at each camera input. It maintains a total count for each camera until the alarm counter is cleared. The maximum alarm count per camera is 999. Once the counter reaches 999, it does not change until it is cleared. -
Page 42: Record Mode Alarm Response
Record Mode Alarm Response When a mechanical alarm occurs in record mode, the Simplex alerts the operator and performs tasks required to record the alarm event on videotape. When the initial alarm is detected in record mode: 1. The associated CAMERA LED flashes. 2. -
Page 43: Tape Playback Mode Alarm Response
Chapter 6 — Alarms Tape Playback Mode When the Simplex system is in tape playback mode, only the call monitor responds to live alarm events by displaying the Alarm Response associated camera. The Simplex sends nothing to the VCR, does not display graphic messages, and does not flash the LEDs. The Simplex must be in tape playback mode to display and RECORDED ALARMS process recorded alarms. -
Page 44: Chapter 7 - Special Applications
Simplex Multiplexer Chapter 7 — Special Applications The features and flexibility of the Simplex make it a powerful tool in special applications where unique capabilities are required. This section describes several ways to use the Simplex. Two Simplex systems can be employed to transmit video from MULTIPLEXED VIDEO multiple cameras over a single video communication link. -
Page 45: Remote Control
Chapter 7 — Special Applications The Simplex provides two methods of remote control, a Re- REMOTE CONTROL mote Control Panel option, or using an ASCII terminal or com- puter to send RS-232 data. Both methods use the rear panel remote in and remote out connectors. A Remote Control Panel option is available for the Simplex. -
Page 46: Appendix A - Alarm Connector Pin Assignments
APPENDIX A ALARM CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS The alarms connector is a DB37-S. It accepts a DB37-P mating connector. Connect ground wires to the gnd screw (next to the alarms connector). Figure 8 — Alarm Connector Table 1 — Alarm Connector Pin Assignments Simplex Multiplexer... -
Page 47: Appendix B - Alarm Recording
Appendices APPENDIX B ALARM RECORDING CONTROL Uncontrolled Alarm Recording Most installations require that alarm events be documented on videotape. The Simplex provides all of the necessary con- nectors and signals to accomplish this. The Simplex is com- patible with virtually all VCRs and flexible enough to satisfy most video documentation requirements. -
Page 48: Controlled Alarm Recording
Controlled Alarm Recording When alarm recording is controlled by the Simplex, the VCR records cameras with alarm signals as alarm video. The re- corder responds to the alarm signal provided by the Simplex system. It enters the alarm recording mode and changes to the alarm record speed. -
Page 49: Appendix C - In Case Of Trouble
Appendices APPENDIX C IN CASE OF TROUBLE If a problem occurs, review the section of the manual which covers the activity associated with the problem. If necessary, consult the Troubleshooting Guide on the following pages. If the problem cannot be solved, you may have to contact your dealer or the factory. -
Page 50: Table 2 - Troubleshooting Guide
t c i . t s t c i t c i t c i . e l . e l Table 2 — Troubleshooting Guide e v i . y l . t i Simplex Multiplexer , s r c i l . - Page 51 Appendices . l e , f f . l e . f f Table 2 — Troubleshooting Guide (continued) i t c . y l i t l i t o i t c . f f l o r .
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Page 52: Appendix D - Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Defaults Video Format The following specifications apply to the American Dynamics Simplex only. American Dynamics reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. Record Function Recording Status... -
Page 53: Video Level
Appendices Video Level Alarm Display Camera Inputs Camera Outputs VCR Input VCR Output Monitor Output Camera Alarm Input Alarm Hold Input Alarm Duration Alarm Output Gray Shades Colors Full Screen Format (pixels) 2x2 Format 3x3 Format 4x4 Format 1.0 V p-p, 75 ohms 1.0 V p-p, 75 ohms 1.0 V p-p, 75 ohms 1.0 V p-p, 75 ohms... -
Page 54: Controls
Controls Soft touch, rubberized push buttons with indicator lights (LEDs). Function VCR view Sequence (Up arrow) 2x2 (Down arrow) 3x3 (Left arrow) 4x4 (Right arrow) Live Tape Record Call Camera 1–16 Simplex Multiplexer Used in combination with other buttons to access spe- cial functions. -
Page 55: Connectors
Appendices Connectors Electrical Power Remote in Remote out Alarms Call Mon Main Mon VCR In VCR Out Cam In Cam Out Power Requirements 2.1 mm pin-type female. Power input. RJ11. Remote Control Panel Option or control via RS-232 data. RJ11. Use with Remote Control Panel for daisy chaining to another Simplex. -
Page 56: Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics Environmental Requirements Options Dimensions Unit Weight Shipping Weight Temperature Humidity Altitude (operating) Remote Control Panel Simplex Multiplexer 17 in. (432 mm) Wide 12.25 in. (311 mm) Deep 1.75 in. (44 mm) High 9 lbs. (4 kg) 11 lbs. (5 kg) 40–104°F (4–40°C) 5–95%RH noncondensing...
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