Connections - Xineron FASTRAX III Instruction Manual

2.5 Connections

• Connecting to the RS485
The Network Dome Camera can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a
control keyboard, using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. Connect Marked Rx+, Rx- to
Tx+ and Tx- of the RS485 control system.
If control system is RS422, connect Rx+(Tx+), Rx+(Tx-) and Rx+, Rx- of the dome camera to Rx+, Rx-
and Tx+, Tx- of the control device respectively.
• Connecting Video out connector
Connect the video out (BNC) connector to the monitor or video input.
• Connecting Alarms
AL1 (Alarm In)
You can use external devices to signal the dome camera to react on events. Mechanical or electrical
switches can be wired to the AL (Alarm In) and GND (Ground) connectors..
Please see "4.5.4 Event > 1) Event-In > ② Alarm In" for configuring alarm input .
GND (Ground)
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.
NC(NO) (Normal Close or Normal Open : Alarm Out)
The Network Dome Camera can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device
to the NC(NO) (Alarm Out) and COM (Common) connectors.
Please see "4.5.4 Event > 2) Event-Out > ④ Alarm Out" for configuring alarm output.
• Connecting the Network
The Network Dome Camera supports the operation through the network. Therefore, it is necessary to
connect a standard RJ-45 cable to it. Generally a cross cable is used for directly connection to PC, while a
direct cable is used for connection to a hub.
• Connecting the Power
Connect the power of DC 12V to the Network Dome Camera.
Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source only.