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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Vicon Direct Control Software
It is possible to control the SurveyorVFT from a PC using the Direct Control software. Surveyor Direct Control
software can be installed on a PC type computer and used to operate any Surveyor Camera Dome on the RS-
422 bus. The software will work with all versions of SurveyorVFT and older versions of Surveyor Camera Domes.
Note: The Direct Control Software does not work with the ViconNet (IP) model of the SurveyorVFT.
Typical application: To test a new installation or troubleshoot an existing installation, simply select the dome
(Receiver#), connect, and test PTZ (Pan, Tilt, and Zoom) functions, Aux. functions, etc. The RS-422 bus as well
as the functionality of all domes on the bus can be verified.
Note: It is recommended to remove any older versions of Vicon's Direct Control program before installing this
software.
Before the software for the dome can be upgraded, it is necessary to setup the hardware. The PC must be con-
nected to the dome by means of Vicon's RS-232/RS-422 Interface converter/adapter and a cable assembly.
Note: If using an SVFT-PRS-RS232 version, the RS-232 adapter is built-in and the external converter is
not required.
There are two system configurations, a standalone system, with one dome and one PC, and a star configuration,
using a V1400X-IDL. See Figures 1 and 2.
Installing the Software
The software should be installed on the computer prior to connecting the camera dome to a computer with the
following minimum configuration:
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Pentium 233 MHz with 32 MB RAM
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2 MB of free hard drive space
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CD-ROM drive
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1 free serial port (COM 1, COM 2, COM 3 or COM 4)
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Mouse (for navigation)
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Windows '95, '98 (second edition), ME, NT, 2000 Professional or XP Home or Professional
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RS-232 to RS-422 protocol converter/adapter
Software can be downloaded from Vicon's FTP site: ftp://ftp.vicon-cctv.com/Software/03_Camera/.
1. Power on and boot the computer to the Windows™ desktop.
2. Place the CD into the drive.
3. If it does not autorun, run the file on the CD named setup.exe.
4. Follow the software prompts to install the software onto the hard drive in the desired directory.
Setting Up the Connection:
Power down all equipment and use Figure 1 or 2 (standalone or star configuration) to make all connections
between the camera dome and the host computer.
Copyright © 2008 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Vicon part number 8009-8134-22-00 Section 3 Rev 1108
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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Summary of Contents for Vicon RS-232
- Page 1 (Receiver#), connect, and test PTZ (Pan, Tilt, and Zoom) functions, Aux. functions, etc. The RS-422 bus as well as the functionality of all domes on the bus can be verified. Note: It is recommended to remove any older versions of Vicon’s Direct Control program before installing this software.
- Page 2 Figure 1 – Standalone Configuration (Duplex shown, may be simplex or duplex) Pin Out Connections RS-232/RS-422 Converter SurveyorVFT COMM TB3 Signal Signal RXD- (RESPONSE IN -) PIN 4 (RESPONSE OUT -) RXD+ (RESPONSE IN +) PIN 3 (RESPONSE OUT +)
- Page 3 Figure 2 – Star Configuration Tech Tips 1.) Power down all components before wiring. 2.) Verify that the address DIP Switch (S1) is set to "address 1". 3.) Verity that the configuration DIP Switch (S2) is set correctly (RS422, Duplex, VPS in OFF position; NTSC or PAL selected per appropriate system).
- Page 4 Close are framed to indicate that they have additional functions when dome is in Program mode (Auto Pan and Auto Iris, respectively) In Vicon mode, Auto Pan and Auto Iris are framed to indicate that have addi- tional functions when dome is in Program mode.
- Page 5 Monitor will briefly display a blinking cursor to the right of the word "Duplex" (if connected in duplex mode) and a message as follows: 10. Continue to move the joystick until the Vicon Surveyor screen (above) is displayed. The connection is complete.
- Page 6 Connect button to send commands to the new selection. b) Comm Port – This refers to the RS-232 Serial Port, usually found on the back of the PC. For most PCs and Laptops, use Comm Port 1.
- Page 7 These are described in the following programming menu sections and accessed by storing preset 94 (in Vicon mode). A Menu Flow Chart is included at the back of this manual. Recalling preset 94 has no effect. For convenience, when performing programming, pressing the L-SPD (lens speed) button will display a black background.
- Page 8 sents a framing error has been received and the - symbol indicates that no data has been received. Recalling preset 95 has no effect. Preset 96 (Program Dome Sectors) — The camera dome has the ability to divide its 360° field-of-view into sec- tions or sectors.
- Page 9 RS-232 to RS-422 Protocol Converter - It is very important that the RS-232 to RS-422 adapter be wired correctly. The RS-232 side MUST be connected to the PC and the RS-422 side goes to the camera dome. This does not pertain to the SVFT-PRS-RS232 version.
- Page 10 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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