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FASTRAX ll E KEYBOARD CONTROLLER Instruction Manual SDC5LCDN Please read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it handy for future reference. Rev.M70601...
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT. CAUTION EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FCC INFORMATION: THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that product heat.
Chapter 2 — Installation and Configuration ................3 2.1 Package Contents..........................3 2.2 Required Installation Tools ........................3 2.3 Basic Configuration of Fastrax II E Dome System................4 2.4 RS-485 End of Line Termination ......................5 2.5 Dip Switch Setting ..........................6 2.6 Quick Installation Procedure .......................6 2.7 Getting Started ............................7...
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Chapter 3 — Operation ......................33 3.1 Keyboard Lock/Unlock...........................33 3.2 Selecting Camera & Mux Control ......................33 3.3 Camera Control .............................35 MANUAL FOCUS CONTROL MANUAL IRIS CONTROL ZOOM CONTROL GLBL (GLOBAL) COMMAND 3.4 Summary of Keyboard Controls ......................36 KEYS FOR DOME CAMERA KEYS FOR MULTIPLEXER KEYS FOR DVR KEYS FOR KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FUNCTION...
Chapter 1 — Introduction 1.1 Features The Fastrax ll E keyboard controller is capable of controlling Fastrax II (E) dome cameras and providing remote control functions for a variety of external switching devices such as Multiplexers, Digital Video Recorders etc…...
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UP TO 255 MULTIPLEXER Alarm Input UP TO 99 DVR UP TO 8 <Sensor> <Siren> Alarm Output UP TO 4 <Flashing Light> UP TO 254 CAMERA J-box J-box Master Keyboard J-box J-box Figure 1 – Typical System Configuration...
2.4 RS-485 End of Line Termination The first and last devices in an installation must have the data line terminated by setting the DIP switch. Without proper termination, there is potential for control signal errors. Total length of the cable for communication should not exceed 4000ft (1.2km). Figure 3 –...
2.5 Dip Switch Setting Termination and Master/Slave: Set the switches according to your configuration. Figure 4 – DIP switches setting SETTING DISCRIPTION DOME1 Port Termination Mux/Slave Termination DOME2 Port Termination Reserved Slave Master NTST 2.6 Quick Installation Procedure The dome camera must be installed by qualified service personnel in accordance with all local and federal electrical and building codes.
2.7 Getting Started Once installed apply power to the KBD controller. The KBD controller will start a scanning the connected device according to configuration. When scanning is going and done, the following information is displayed on the keyboard controller’s LCD SCANNING DOME : 009 FOUND.
2.8 Recommended Installation Examples 1. Single user system with a Mux and Multiple dome cameras J-BOX DOME RS485(+) DOME1 + RX+(TX+) RS485(-) DOME1 - RX-(TX-) J-BOX RS485(+) SLAVE KBD + MUX PIN 6 RS485 IN PIN 6 RS485(-) SLAVE KBD - MUX PIN 4 RS485 IN PIN 4 REMOTE CONTROL CABLE FOR MUX...
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3. Multi user system with two Mux configuration RS485 DOME CONTROL CABLE (Max 1.2km) J-BOX DOME RS485(+) DOME1 + RX+(TX+) RS485(-) DOME1 - RX-(TX-) J-BOX DOME RS485(+) DOME2 + RX+(TX+) RS485(-) DOME2 - RX-(TX-) J-BOX RS485(+) SLAVE KBD + MUX PIN 6 RS485 IN PIN 6 RS485(-) SLAVE KBD -...
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4. Multi user system with Multiple Mux configuration. RS485 DOME CONTROL CABLE (Max 1.2km) J-BOX DOME RS485(+) DOME1 + RX+(TX+) RS485(-) DOME1 - RX-(TX-) J-BOX DOME RS485(+) DOME2 + RX+(TX+) RS485(-) DOME2 - RX-(TX-) J-BOX RS485(+) SLAVE KBD + MUX PIN 6 RS485 IN PIN 6 RS485(-) SLAVE KBD -...
2.9 Multiplexer Configuration Examples. Press CTRL + MENU to call the Main menu Go into MAIN MENU ▶ NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS ▶ After setting up Cam 001 Press the ON Key to fill the rest of the camera fields automatically. Example 1: Multi/Single user system with 16 Cameras and one Multiplexer Dome ID Mux 01 01 →...
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Example 2: Multi/Single user system with 28~31 Cameras and two Multiplexers Master KBD controller Dome ID Mux 01 01 → Cam 1 MUX CONFIG. PAGE:01 02 → Cam 2 CAM MUXA IN OUT MUXB IN OUT 03 → Cam 3 001: 01 01→01 ►...
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Example 3: Multi/Single user System with 48 Cameras and 4 Multiplexers Mux 01 Dome ID Master KBD controller Cam 1 ← 1 Cam 2 ← 2 Cam 3 ← 3 MUX CONFIG. PAGE:01 Mux 02 Cam 4 ← 4 Dome ID CAM MUXA IN OUT MUXB IN OUT 17→...
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Example 4: Multi/Single User system with 64 Cameras and 5 Multiplexers Master KBD controller Mux 01 Dome ID Cam 1 ← 1 Cam 2 ← 2 Cam 3 ← 3 MUX CONFIG. PAGE:01 Mux 02 Cam 4 ← 4 Dome ID CAM MUXA IN OUT MUXB IN OUT 17→...
2.10 Keyboard Configuration Menu Setup The user needs to setup network, passwords and special functions such as uploading and downloading programmed data from the dome cameras. Key operation example : Press and hold down CTRL Key and press MENU Key CTRL + MENU : Press 1, CAM keys sequentially 1 + CAM...
Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Tint, and Color of the LCD Exit Exit from the Main Menu and return to the normal operation mode. CONFIGURATION MENU CONFIGURATION KEY BEEP : ON BACKGROUND VIDEO : OFF VIDEO IN MENU : ON AUTO KEY-LOCK : OFF LCD POWER SAVE : 05 MIN.
CHANGE ADMIN PASSWORD CURRENT PASSWORD : XXXX NEW PASSWORD : YYYY CONFIRM PASSWORD : YYYY <Change Administrator Password Screen> This screen allows you to change administrator password. Password can be 4 digits. Factory Default setting is 9999. Log on Administrator level allows all rights of operation, setup, and program. NOTE : If you forget your own password, contact service personnel or distributor.
This screen allows you to set up baud rate of each port. Communication speed can be set 2400/ 4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600/ 11.5k/ 230k. bps COMMUNICATIONS PORTS PORT DEFINITIONS DOME1 : DOME DOME2/DVR : DOME MUX/KBD : DUPLEX DVR/AUX : NONE ALARM/AUX : NONE SAVE AND EXIT...
Navigate to 001 Camera and configure switching methods. According to the number of MUXs attached, the remaining camera fields can be filled automatically by pressing the ON Key. ID of MuxA is always 01, and ID of MuxB is 02 or 05 depending on the quantity of MUXs attached.
Slave Keyboard When set to ON, Slave KBD controller can control the unit which is connected Master KBD controller. When set to 0 ~ 200 second, Slave KBD controller’s user can operate Dome Holding Time the dome camera which Master KBD controller’s user have controlled after elapsed time (1 ~ 200 Sec or infinite).
This screen allows you to select out of the connected dome camera which the Slave KBD controller’s user can’t access. Blink ID was selected dome camera. DATA BANK SELECT DATA BANK SAVED DATE DATA BANK1: - - - - - - DATA BANK2: - - - - - - EXIT <Select Data Bank Screen>...
ALARM MENU ALARM MENU ALARM CHECK : ON ALARM BEEP : ON ALARM DELAY : LATCH ALARM BOX SAVE AND EXIT <Alarm Menu Screen> This screen allows you to set up the actions KBD controller will take when there is an alarm condition.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE WEEKLY SCHEDULE MACRO TIME 17:05 EVERY DAY 03:00 SUNDAY 08:30 MON-FRI 11:05 SAT-SUN ON:INS. OFF:DEL. <Weekly Schedule Setup Screen> This screen allows you to set weekly schedule to execute Macro command. Macro MACRO No. to be executed at the time Time Time to execute MACRO Work day or holiday...
This screen allows you to schedule that Night Shot mode is activated at programmed time. Night shot When set to ON, the dome camera of which night shot mode is global will change the night shot mode at programmed time. On time Time to be forced Night Off time...
2.11 Install with Standalone DVR Series 22 AWG STP CABLE WIRE CONNECTION DOME JUNCTION BOX R(T)X+ DOME1 + R(T)X- DOME1 - JUNCTION BOX DOME2 + DOME2 - J-BOX(FRONT) J-BOX(REAR) RX+ RX- RS-485 RS-232 CABLE Remote Control STANDALONE DVR SERIES PTZ Control from DVR Figure 13 –...
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5. How to setup DVR A. Switch the DVR on. B. Press the Menu button. Input password according to the instruction. (Factory setting is 4321) C. If the below screen is appeared, set “Quick Setup” to “Off”. D. Press “OK”, and the below screen will be appeared. E.
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F. Select “Camera” on the Device menu. Unit ID should be 1 up to 99. Unit ID is not allowed number “0”. G. Set “PTZ Device” and “ID” of the dome camera. Select RS232/RS485 after PTZ is installed, and then set-up as below table. Baud RS232/RS485 Parity...
2.12 Install with PC DVR Series 22 AWG STP CABLE WIRE CONNECTION DOME JUNCTION BOX R(T)X+ DOME1 + R(T)X- DOME1 - CONVERTER JUNCTION BOX TX+(RS-485) DOME2 + TX-(RS-485) DOME2 - J-BOX(FRONT) J-BOX(REAR) RS-232 CABLE Remote Control PC DVR SERIES PTZ Control from DVR RS-232C to RS-485 CONVERTER Figure 15 –...
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B. If press setup button on the above screen, the below screen will be appeared. C. Select camera input number that dome camera connected. Then install as below to select set-up PTZ after checking PTZ box. Port : COM1 RX Device : Fastrax…. Baud Rate : 9600 Data : 8 Parity : None Stop Bit : 1 D.
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6. How to PC DVR Remote setup A. If selects Setup on main menu, the below screen will be appeared. B. After selecting System and checking Remote control box, please install as below to select Setup remote control. Device ID is not allowed number “0”. Port : COM2 Baud Rate : 9600 Date : 8...
Chapter 3 — Operation 3.1 Keyboard Lock/Unlock When the user leaves the control desk, he may wish to lock the keyboard controller to prevent unauthorized use. Pressing 7 7 7 + ENTR will lock the keyboard controller. Pressing 7 7 7 + ENTR while the keyboard is locked will open the password screen.
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Multiplexer alarm inputs will function normally, but the KBD controller has no way of knowing about alarms wired to the Multiplexer. If a Dome preset is required for such an alarm, you must connect the same alarm input to both the multiplexer and the Dome Camera. Triplex setup Press ▲key double of the multiplexer to enter the Main Menu.
3.3 Camera Control Manual Focus control Press the keyboard buttons Far and Near to manually focus the camera. When the ZOOM handle of the joystick is twisted slightly, the camera will return to Auto Focus mode Manual Iris control Press the keyboard buttons Open and Close to manually open and close the iris. Move the joystick slightly to return to Auto Iris mode.
3.4 Summary of Keyboard Controls Keys for Dome camera Function Key Label Descriptions Displays the selected camera on the spot out of the multiplexer and allows the camera to be controlled by the keyboard controller, if the selected camera is a dome Camera camera.
Function Key Label Descriptions Picture-in-Picture mode. Displays view of four cameras. The remaining cameras can be sequenced in the 2 by 2 Display lower-right window. Displays view of nine cameras. The remaining cameras can be sequenced in the 3 by 3 Display lower-right window.
Freeze Freeze the current live screen. Display the Search menu. Pressing the button again will exit the Search Search menu. When in the live mode, pressing the SEQUENCE button displays another full live channel sequentially. When in one of the multi-view formats, pressing this button will cause the DVR to sequence cameras in two sequence modes: “Page”...
Appendix A - Specifications GENERAL Certification CE EMC, FCC CLASS A ELECTRICAL 5 inch 320x240 dot pitch TFT LCD Joystick 3 axis HFX type Joystick Input Voltage 12 VDC, built-in power-line surge Power Consumption 15 W Communications RS-485/232 baud rate: 2400 ~230k bps (default:9600bps) Dome1 Port (RS-485) Up to 127 dome cameras including 32 Alarm mode on Dome2 Port (RS-485)
Appendix B – Short Cut Key Short Cut Key Function Pop up preset setup menu. PRST Pop up guard Tour setup menu. TOUR Pop up Pattern setup menu. PTRN Pop up Auto Scan setup menu. SCAN Store the current view at the selected number. No.+ PGM+PRST Pop up tour setup menu at the selected number.
Dome Holding Time of the slave keyboard setup menu When the dome2 port set “AUX IN” even if the slave keyboard is not used, the dome holding time has an effect on the transfer time of the command (FASTRAX protocol only) from the dome2.
Appendix D — Control the other camera (available Ver3.0 and over) When you want to control to the camera of Spectra III™ SE Series with the FASTRAX camera, refer to the following sentence. D.1 Example of the system configuration PROTOCOL...
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When the keyboard has that the alarm option is ON, at the first power on, the camera setup displays as above after the keyboard checks the camera automatically. At this time, the F2E protocol could not be changed. To add the other camera, 1.
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Keys for other camera Function Key Label Descriptions Camera Select the camera to be controlled by the keyboard controller. 0..9 + CAM selection Previous Allows the previous dome camera to be controlled manually. PREV Next Allows the next higher number dome camera to be controlled manually. NEXT Recalls preset.
Appendix E — Control the DVR for the version 3.1.0 and over (available Ver3.0 and over of the keyboard) Installation of the DVR5 protocol when one DVR is used. Note: When you set the protocol to DVR5, the keyboard operates as the DVR’s keyboard only.
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Note: The baud rate of all PTZ cameras should be used one speed type (ex. All 9600 or all 2400) Note: The product of FASTRAX should be used “FASTRAX2” L. Set the ID number according to PTZ cameras. M. Set the system ID number to 1.
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Installation of DVR5 protocol when many DVR use. RS-232 TO 485 CONVERTER J-BOX RS-232 TO 485 CONVERTER Master Keyboard When you control PTZ cameras on many DVRs, you need RS232 to RS485 converter. PTZ cameras are connected to RS232 to RS485 converter by the RS232 port of the DVR and the keyboard is connected through the RS485 port of the DVR.
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Ex: Baud Rate:9600,Data Bit:8,Stop Bit:1, Parity:None) E. Change the Remote Control to “Remote Control2” in the devices menu. F. Change the Port to “RS232” in the PTZ menu of the camera of the devices menu. G. Confirm matching the setup of RS232 of the PTZ menu with PTZ cameras. H.
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Keys for DVR Key Label Descriptions DVR ID Selection. (e.g.:1 or 2 + DVR). Id Selection Open a Pan/Tilt/Zoom screen which allows you to control properly configured cameras. Play/Pause Play recorded data / Pause playing. Play video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles Rewind the playback speed from Play video forward at high speed.
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