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X939 V800KBD Remote Keyboard and Optional V800MIU Multi-Output Interface VICON VICON INDUSTRIES INC. 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788...
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Warning: To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
FCC Notice Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a Class A digital device. WARNING This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
Contents INTRODUCTION ........................1 V800KBD Remote Keyboard ......................... 1 Standalone and Multi-Unit Modes ........................ 1 Applicable Devices ............................2 INSTALLATION ........................3 Cable Recommendations ..........................3 Standalone Mode ............................3 Multi-Unit Mode.............................. 7 Connecting the VCRs and Multiplexers......................8 Connecting the Keyboards and Interface Units..................10 Configuring the Keyboards .........................
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List of Tables Table 1 Multiplexer Connections in Standalone Mode ....................5 Table 2 VCR Connections in Standalone Mode......................5 Table 3 DIP Switch Settings Used to Define VCR ......................6 Table 4 Multiplexer Connections to the Multi-Output Interface Unit................9 Table 5 VCR Connections to the Multi-Output Interface Unit ..................9 Table 6 Master Keyboard to Multi-Output Interface Unit Connections ..............10 Table 7...
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List of Figures Figure 1 Standalone Mode............................... 3 Figure 2 Keyboard Rear Panel............................4 Figure 3 Keyboard Bottom Panel............................ 5 Figure 4 Multi-Unit System with Maximum Number of Components ................7 Figure 5 RS-232 Block Diagram ............................8 Figure 6 Multi-Output Interface Unit Circuit Board .......................
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Use only with a mounting RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK accessory recommended by Vicon, or sold with the video DO NOT OPEN product. Any mounting of the video product should follow Vicon’s instructions, and a mounting accessory...
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This prevents damage to the video product due replacement parts specified by Vicon or that have the to lightning and power-line surges. same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other 15.
Introduction V800KBD Remote Keyboard The information in this manual covers the installation and operation of the Vicon V800KBD Remote Keyboard. The installation procedures should only be performed by a qualified technician using approved materials in accordance with national, state and local wiring codes. Read these instructions completely before attempting installation.
Applicable Devices You may only use the V800KBD Remote Keyboard and V800MIU Multi-Output Interface Unit with Vicon’s AurorA99 (or AurorA) Digital Multiplexer. Refer to Vicon Instruction Manual X873 for information on the AurorA99 multiplexer. You may use any of the following VCRs with the remote keyboard and interface unit: •...
Installation Cable Recommendations You must supply 22 AWG, 2-conductor (twisted pair) shielded copper wire with which to make the connections. In standalone mode, since the communication from the keyboard to the multiplexer and VCR is RS-232 data, the maximum length of cable must not exceed 500 ft (150 m). In multi-unit mode, the communication from the keyboards to the multi-output interface units is RS-485 and the combined length of cable must not exceed 3280 ft (1 km).
Perform the following procedure to make connections, define software communication parameters and set switches in a standalone system. 1. At the multiplexer, press the 6 key and then the 3 key from the Main Menu to access the Serial Port Setup Sub Menu.
Note: Only the 9-pin connector labeled “RS-232/RS-422” on the AurorA99 digital multiplexer’s rear panel may be used for the connections in Table 1. Table 1 Multiplexer Connections in Standalone Mode Keyboard 15-Pin Connector Pin # Multiplexer “RS-232/RS-422” 9-Pin Connector Pin # 5 (ground) 5 (ground and drain wire) 5.
7. The jumper must be connected across the left and center pins (RS-232) for standalone mode. If this is not the case, move the jumper now. 8. Referring to Figure 2, locate the DIP switch on the bottom panel of the keyboard. This switch defines the type of VCR that you are using.
Multi-Unit Mode Note: Perform the procedures in this section if you will use keyboard(s) to control more than one VCR and more than one AurorA99 (or AurorA) digital multiplexer; i.e., if you have purchased V800MIU Multi- Output Interface Unit(s). A multi-unit system may contain up to 8 keyboards, 8 multiplexers, 4 multi-output interface units, and 8 VCRs. For each multi-output interface unit, 2 VCRs and 2 multiplexers may be connected.
Connecting the VCRs and Multiplexers Perform the following procedure to make connections between the multi-output interface units, VCRs and digital multiplexers. This section of the manual describes the connections illustrated in Figure 5. Multiplexer V800MIU Multiplexer Figure 5 RS-232 Block Diagram 1.
and multiplexers to the last two channels, or any combination for a maximum total of 2 VCRs and 2 multiplexers per multi-output interface unit. This is illustrated in Figure 4. 5. Make connections between the multi-output interface units and the multiplexers as shown in Table 4 and the VCRs as shown in Table 5.
Connecting the Keyboards and Interface Units Perform the following procedure to make connections between the multi-output interface units and remote keyboards. Refer to Figure 4 for a block diagram of a system with the maximum number of system components. 1. If you will use more than one keyboard, select one keyboard to be the master keyboard. 2.
5. Make connections between each keyboard, looping connections from one keyboard to the next in the same manner as the interface units were connected in the last step. Connect the 15-pin connector’s pin 10 of the master keyboard to pin 10 of keyboard 1. Connect pin 10 of keyboard 1 to pin 10 of keyboard 2, and so forth.
2. Set the 4-pole DIP switch on each multi-output interface unit as shown in Table 9. Pole 2 controls the communications monitoring of the unit and Vicon recommends that this pole should always be set to ON. 12 • Installation...
Table 9 4-Pole DIP Switch Settings Multi-Output Interface Units Pole 1 Pole 2 Pole 3 Pole 4 3. Referring to Figure 9, locate the four 8-pole DIP switches labeled SW1, SW2, SW3 and SW4 on each multi-output interface unit. Poles 1 through 5 define the multiplexer and VCR addresses to the rest of the system.
TB4, then all poles of SW4 on that interface should be ON. Connecting Power Note: Vicon systems and components, like most electronic equipment, require a clean, stable power source. Voltage irregularities such as surges, drops and interruptions can affect the operation of your equipment and, in severe cases, damage certain components.
Operation AurorA99 Digital Multiplexer Controls As shown in Figure 10, the left side of the remote keyboard is designed to closely resemble the front panel of the AurorA99 and AurorA digital multiplexers. Refer to the Operation chapter of AurorA99 Digital Multiplexer Instruction Manual X873 for operational procedures.
VCR Controls The right side of the keyboard is designed for VCR control (see Figure 10). You must refer to the documentation for your VCR for details on operating the VCR and then use the same keystrokes from the keyboard. At the time of this printing, the remote keyboard can control all operations on all types of Mitsubishi VCRs.
Shipping Instructions Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory: 1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below. Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
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