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T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera User Guide M4017-9900-102 24 July 2014...
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Grass Valley. A Grass Valley manual may have been revised to reflect changes made to the product during its manufacturing life. Thus, different versions of a manual may exist for any given product.
Camera Unit Configurations ..........17 3 T-POV 301 Components....... . 19 About the T-POV 301 Components.
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T-POV 301 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail ........
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T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera User Guide Tactical Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit ..... .54 Two Link Unit Installation with Tactical Fiber ........55 Hybrid Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit.
About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System This chapter provides a high-level overview of the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera system including how to order product and any related safety information. T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System concepts ........2 Unpacking the T-POV Robotic Camera Link System .
Each variation can also be specified to provide power on the Fiber Optic Cable ("Wet") or without power carrying only the video, audio and data signals ("Dry"). The T-POV variations are the T-POV 301 and the T-POV 324. The selection of the T-POV model depends on the particular video, audio, data, camera control, tally/GPI, and power requirements of each application.
In the unlikely event of damage to your T-POV Robotic Camera Link System during shipping or delivery,take note of any damage with the delivery or shipping service. If any component does not work correctly out of the box, contact Grass Valley (see Contact Us page 77).
ST1, ST2, ST4 for ST Fiber Connectors 304M for SMPTE 304M Hybrid Fiber Connector Power Type 12V for external power 95V for internally powered T-POV 301 Variations Part No. Short Description Base Stations T-POV-301-R4-1-BS-ST1-12V 301 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external...
T-POV User Guide Part No. Short Description T-POV-301-MML-BS-ST2-12V 301 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell external power with 2 ST connectors Camera Units T-POV-301-R4-1-CA-ST1-12V 301 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external power with 1 ST connector T-POV-301-R4-1-CA-ST2-12V 301 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external power with 2 ST connectors T-POV-301-R4-2-CA-ST2-12V 301 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external...
About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System Safety and Fiber Optic Systems Part No. Short Description T-POV-324-R4-2-CA-ST2-12V 324 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external power with 2 ST connectors T-POV-324-R4-2-CA-ST4-12V 324 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external power with 4 ST connectors T-POV-324-MML-CA-ST1-12V 324 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell external...
System Overview This chapter lists the main components and options for the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera system including an overview of Fiber Cable technology. Fiber Cable Concepts ..............8 T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System Components .
System Overview Fiber Cable Concepts Fiber Cable Concepts Fiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are the core technologies at the heart of the T-POV Robotic Camera Link System. The T-POV System features the ability to multiplex and de- multiplex a variety of video, audio and data signals so that they can be carried over a thin strand of Fiber Optic cable for long distances.
T-POV User Guide Fiber Optic Connector Types The T-POV Robotic Camera Link System is delivered with one of two types of Fiber Connectors. • For 12 Volt systems using Tactical Fiber Cable, the system is delivered with ST Connectors. • For AC Powered Base Unit systems, the T-POV is delivered with an SMPTE 304M type hybrid powered fiber connector.
Base Station and Camera Units that are of the same model type (ex.: a T-POV 301 Base Station will only work with a T-POV 301 Camera Unit). The same holds true for each of the T-POV 324 model: you cannot mix and match a 301 with a 324.
Fig. 2-5: Externally powered T-POV 301 dual rack unit with 4 ST Fiber Connectors Fig. 2-6: Internally (AC) powered T-POV 301 rack unit with 1 SMPTE 304M Fiber Connector Fig. 2-7: Externally powered T-POV 324 rack unit with 2 ST Fiber Connectors...
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Fig. 2-9: Internally (AC) powered T-POV 324 rack unit with 1 SMPTE 304M Fiber Connector Fig. 2-10: Externally powered T-POV 301 Mini-Mussel unit with 2 ST Fiber Connectors The T-POV 324 version is similar with additional connectors and LED indicators.
Product Ordering/Model Information on page 4 for a complete list of available T-POV models. Note the T-POV 324 is used for illustration of the front panel. The T-POV 301 front panel differs only in the number of LED indicators. T-POV 301 Camera Unit -Rear Panel T-POV 324 Camera Unit -Rear Panel Fig.
Signal paths in the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System All of the Rack Mount and Mini-Mussel Shell variations of a particular model carry the same signal set whether internally or externally powered. Fig. 2-13: T-POV 301 Camera Link Signal Paths Fig. 2-14: T-POV 324 Camera Link Signal Paths...
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T-POV User Guide Fig. 2-15: T-POV 324 Camera Link Signal Paths...
System Overview Power options with the T-POV Power options with the T-POV The T-POV Robotic Camera Link System has two methods of power for both the Base Station and the Camera Unit. The Base Station can be powered externally by a 12 Volt power supply (ADAP-AC-04 is recommended), which will work across a 100-240VAC range.
External 12 Volt 2 ST The following chapters cover each T-POV model type individually. Please confirm your T- POV model type and proceed to the appropriate chapter. • T-POV 301 - T-POV 301 Components on page 19 • T-POV 324 -...
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System Overview Camera Unit Configurations...
About the T-POV 301 Components About the T-POV 301 Components The T-POV 301 Robotic Camera Link Base Station and Camera Unit come in both portable and rack mount configurations. In this chapter, the system components are described using a single unit rack mounted base station with external 12 Volt power and a standard Mini- Mussel Shell version of the Camera Unit also with external 12 Volt power.
T-POV User Guide Area A - Signal Indicator LEDs The five LED indicators in this area monitor the various signals being sent to and from the Camera Unit. LEDs will glow Green when a signal is present. Fig. 3-2: Signal Indicator LEDs •...
T-POV 301 Components Base Unit Front Panel Detail Area C - Signal Strength & System Setup Display Fig. 3-4: Signal Strength & System Setup Display • 1: SELECT - selects between three modes of operation. When power is turned on, the unit defaults to BASE RX display mode.
T-POV User Guide Area D - Power/Status Indicators and Power Switch Fig. 3-5: Power/Status Indicators and Power Switch • 1: POWER - power indicator lights Green when the power switch is toggled on. Indicates that power supply levels are good. •...
T-POV 301 Multiple Unit Detail T-POV 301 Multiple Unit Detail The T-POV 301 Multiple Unit Base Station differs from the single unit model in that there are additional LED indicator columns for Camera 2 in Area A and additional Optical Power indicators in Area B.
User Guide T-POV 301 Powered Unit Detail The T-POV 301 Powered Unit base station is delivered with one Optical Link unit. The physical configuration differs from the 12 Volt model in that the Optical Link unit with its power supply occupies one-half of the rack mount chassis and the Camera 1 unit is placed on the left side of the chassis.
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T-POV 301 Components T-POV 301 Powered Unit Detail • Green when high voltage is being supplied to the camera. Off when there is no high voltage applied to the camera • CABLE OPEN - indicates that the high voltage cable is open or there is no high voltage cable connected.
• G: Video Connectors Area E - Power Section and Fiber Connector(s) Fig. 3-12: T-POV 301 Base Station Rear/Connector Panel -- Area E 12 Volt models have a single power supply/fiber connection area regardless of the number of Optical Link units configured 12 Volt Power Models •...
• 8: SMPTE 304M Fiber Connector (Powered) Area F - Data/GPI-Tally Connectors Fig. 3-13: T-POV 301 Base Station Rear/Connector Panel -- Area F DATA 1/2 & GPI - Provides up to two bi-directional data feeds and a GPI feed. Available are RS232, RS422 and RS485 data formats.
User Guide T-POV 301 Camera Unit Fig. 3-15: T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel The T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel has six features: • A: Power Section (12 Volt Type) • B: Optical Power Strength and Diagnostic Display • C: Signal Indicator LEDs •...
T-POV 301 Components T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - 12 Volt Model T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - 12 Volt Model Area A - Power Section (12 Volt Type) Fig. 3-17: T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel -- Area A •...
Base Station. If there is neither "IN" or "OUT" associated with an LED then activity in either the Camera Unit and Base Station is indicated Fig. 3-19: T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel -- Area C • 1: SDI IN - monitors camera video signal to the Base Station...
T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - Powered Model T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - Powered Model The T-POV 301 Powered Camera Unit receives power from the Base Station over the Hybrid Fiber Cable connection. The 12 Volt and Powered version of the T-POV 301 operate identically with two exceptions.
The T-POV 301 Camera Unit Rear Panel has three features: • G: Data/GPI-Tally Connector • H: Video Connectors The rear connector panels of all versions of the T-POV 301 Camera Unit are identical in physical configuration and in function. Area G - Data/GPI-Tally Connectors Fig.
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T-POV 301 Components T-POV 301 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail...
T-POV 324 Components This chapter describes the components in the 324 model of the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera system. About the Camera Link System Components ......... . 36 T-POV 324 Base Unit .
T-POV 324 Components About the Camera Link System Components About the Camera Link System Components The T-POV 324 Robotic Camera Link Base Station and Camera Unit come in both portable and rack mount configurations. In this chapter, the system components are described using a single unit rack mounted base station with external 12 Volt power and a standard Mini- Mussel Shell version of the Camera Unit also with external 12 Volt power.
T-POV User Guide T-POV 324 Base Unit Front Panel Detail Area A - Signal Indicator LEDs The 16 LED indicators in this area monitor the various signals being sent from the Camera Unit. LEDs will glow Green when a signal is present. Icon indicates signal flow Icon indicates signal flow from T-POV Base Station...
T-POV 324 Components T-POV 324 Base Unit Front Panel Detail Area B - Signal Strength & System Setup Display Fig. 4-4: Signal Strength & System Setup Display • 1: SELECT: selects between three modes of operation. When power is turned on, the unit defaults to BASE RX display mode •...
T-POV User Guide Area C - Power/Status Indicators and Power Switch Fig. 4-5: Power/Status Indicators and Power Switch • 1: POWER: Power indicator lights Green when the power switch is toggled on. • 2: STATUS • BASE POWER: indicates the status of all power levels in the Base Station •...
T-POV 324 Components T-POV 324 Multiple Unit Detail T-POV 324 Multiple Unit Detail The T-POV 324 Multiple Unit Base Station differs from the single unit model in that there are additional LED indicator columns in Area A. Component operation differences are noted below.
T-POV User Guide T-POV 324 Powered Unit Detail The T-POV 324 Powered Unit base station is delivered with one Optical Link unit. The physical configuration differs from the 12 Volt model in that the Optical Link unit with its power supply occupies one-half of the rack mount chassis and the Camera 1 unit is placed on the left side of the chassis.
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T-POV 324 Components T-POV 324 Powered Unit Detail • Green: high voltage is being supplied to the camera. Off when there is no high voltage applied to the camera • CABLE OPEN: indicates that the high voltage cable is open or there is no high voltage cable connected.
T-POV User Guide T-POV 324 Base Unit Rear Panel Detail The Base Unit rear panel Area diagram is repeated for reference. Fig. 4-10: T-POV 324 Base Unit Rear Panel The T-POV Base Station Connector Panel has four features: • D: Power Section and Fiber Connector(s) •...
T-POV 324 Components T-POV 324 Base Unit Rear Panel Detail 95 Watt Powered Models Powered models have either one or two AC power/fiber connection areas depending on the number of optical link units installed. Fig. 4-12: T-POV 324 Base Unit Rear Panel -- 95 Watt Model •...
T-POV User Guide Area F - Audio Multi-Pin Connector Fig. 4-14: T-POV 324 Base Unit Rear Panel -- Area F AUDIO: multipin connector provides four line level audio signals in to camera unit, and for four line level audio signals returning from camera unit. For audio configuration and wiring information connections, see Connector Wiring and Connection...
T-POV 324 Components T-POV 324 Camera Unit T-POV 324 Camera Unit Fig. 4-16: T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel The T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel has six features: • A: Power Section (12 Volt Type) • B: Optical Power Strength and Diagnostic Display •...
T-POV User Guide T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - 12 Volt Model Area A - Power Section (12 Volt Type) Fig. 4-18: T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel -- 12 Volt Model • 1: POWER: lights Green when the power switch is toggled on. •...
T-POV 324 Components T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - 12 Volt Model Area C - Signal Indicator LEDs The 17 LED indicators in this area monitor the various signals being sent to or from the Camera Unit. LEDs will light Green when a signal is present. Note: LEDs labeled "IN"...
T-POV User Guide Area D - Fiber Connectors - "Dry" Unpowered Connectors Fig. 4-21: T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel -- Area D FIBER CONNECTORS (shown are 2 ST connectors): can be any available unpowered Fiber Connector depending on user requirements and number of camera units installed. For additional information, see Fiber Cable Concepts on page 8 and...
T-POV 324 Components T-POV 324 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail Area F - Fiber Connector Fig. 4-23: T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel -- Area f Fiber Connector: SMPTE 304M Hybrid power fiber connection carries signals to and from the Base Station and 95 Watts of12 Volt power from the base station. T-POV 324 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail The Camera Unit rear panel Area diagram is repeated for reference.
T-POV User Guide Area G - Data/GPI-Tally Connectors Fig. 4-25: T-POV 324 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail -- Area G • 1: DATA 1/2/3/4: provides up to four bi-directional data feeds. Available are Rs232, RS422 and RS485 data formats. • 2: 10/100 E'NET: provides an Ethernet connection to the Base Unit for data or any network protocol controlled device such as a camera remote control.
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T-POV 324 Components T-POV 324 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail...
Connecting the T-POV System Prior to connecting your T-POV Robotic Camera Link System, please ensure that each of the required cables is available for use. This includes standard video, audio and data cables as well as custom multi-pin cable sets required for your particular installation.
The following fiber connection scenarios do not take into account any customized cable and connector installations you may have at your facility. For assistance regarding more complex connection situations, contact Grass Valley (see Contact Us on page 77) or your local authorized dealer.
T-POV User Guide Two Link Unit Installation with Tactical Fiber Fig. 5-2: Two Link Unit Installation with Tactical Fiber This scenario is functionally idential to the first usage scenario with the addition of an added Camera Unit and CCU/Remote Pan & Tilt unit. One 2-Link Unit Base Station (A) is connected by Fiber Cable to two separate Camera Units (B).
Connecting the T-POV System Hybrid Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit Hybrid Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit Fig. 5-3: Hybrid Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit Between the Base Station (A) the Camera Unit (B) is a length of Hybrid Fiber Cable (C). The maximum length of this hybrid cable is 240 meters.
This section provides details on both the connectors and signal types that can be applied to the T-POV Base Stations(T-POV 301 and 324 are illustrated). In the list of connections, it is noted which connections are applicable to the various T-POV models.
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DB15: 15 Pin data connector. Used for a variety of serial connections or GPI/Tally connections. The Camera Control Unit and Pan & Tilt Control is one such data connection. Applies to T-POV 301 6 & 11 VBS IN BNC Connector: typically used to send a Genlock/Black Burst signal or SD return video to the camera (ex.: monitor out from the Production Switcher).
This section provides details on both the connectors and signal types that can be applied to the T-POV Camera Units (T-POV 301 and 324 are illustrated). In the list of connections, it is noted which connections are applicable to the various T-POV models.
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Connecting the T-POV System Connections to the T-POV Camera Unit Item Description Ethernet Connector - 10Bt/100Bt capable Designed to carry IP traffic data between the Base Station and the Camera Unit. Can be used to control Ethernet based Camera and Pan & Tilt equipment. Also a laptop PC or other device such as a Wireless Access Point can be connected to the Production Environment IP network.
Operation of the T-POV System This chapter describes in detail the operation of T-POV Robotic Camera Link System. Keep in mind that a wide variety of options and variations are available in using this product and so not every possible operational environment can be described. Variations in camera type, battery and powering, fiber cable connections allow for an enormous number of slightly different operational modes.
Operation of the T-POV System Set Up Of The T-POV Robotic Camera Link System For Operation Set Up Of The T-POV Robotic Camera Link System For Operation This section provides a high-level overview of setup of the T-POV Robotic Camera Link System for operation.
4 REV display: The LED color test is followed by REV and the revision of the display microcontroller firmware. 5 Scrolling: The REV indication is followed by "miranda.com" scrolling across the 4- character display. If there's no scrolling, contact Grass Valley support for assistance (see Contact Us on page 77).
Operation of the T-POV System A Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength A Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength The T-POV Optical Link System operates within a defined fiber optic link margin, based on two factors: •...
T-POV User Guide The T-POV Base Station Digital Display The digital readouts on both the T-POV Base Station and Camera Unit provide direct signal strength measurements in dBm. These readouts also provide a wide range of diagnostic information. The use of the digital readouts is described in this section. The Base Station digital display has three functions selected by the Display Mode SELECT button.
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Operation of the T-POV System Diagnostic Display Modes Display Mode Readout Base Station Digital Display Activity Explanation DIAG When first entering the Diagnostic mode the DISPLAY indicator LED will blink - the first sub-mode displayed on the digital readout is TEMP (Temperature). DIAG/TEMP TEMP Indicates the display is in the TEMP sub-mode...
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T-POV User Guide Display Mode Readout Base Station Digital Display Activity Explanation DIAG/POWER Indicates that the VBS (analog Video) controller board is being measured DIAG/POWER POWR Indicates the display is in the POWER sub-mode DIAG/POWER Indicates that the item is in an OK State DIAG/POWER Exception DIAG/POWER Instead of OK, the display will show ERR if a power level is...
Operation of the T-POV System The T-POV Portable Unit Digital Display Display Mode Readout Base Station Digital Display Activity Explanation DIAGNOSTIC MODE Camera Unit Error Status (CAM) A quick push of the Display Mode Selector advances to the Portable Unit (CAM) diagnostic sub-mode. This mode displays the error status of the Portable Unit.
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T-POV User Guide Readout Portable Unit Digital Display Activity Explanation BOPT Sequence starts with BOPT to indicate the optical signal strength at the Base Station Indicates that the signal strength being received at the Base Station is -9 This display cycle repeats until interrupted by the BASE Rx/DIM button. . A quick push of the BASE Rx/DIM button returns to the COPT mode A longer push (approximately 5 seconds) advances to DIAG mode.
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Operation of the T-POV System The T-POV Portable Unit Digital Display Readout Portable Unit Digital Display Activity Explanation REVD Indicates that the REV for the UBUS board is Revision "D" - Your revision may differ DIAGNOSTIC MODE Temperature (TEMP) A quick push of the SELECT button from REV mode advances to the TEMP mode. This mode displays the internal temperature (in degrees centigrade) of the Portable Unit.
T-POV User Guide Best Practices When using the laser equipment, take special precautions to prevent damaging your eyes. Protect the Fiber Optic Cable and the Fiber Optic Connectors. Always keep these item capped until they are being connected. Once the system is set up and running, payclose attention to the Optical Power Signal Strength Readouts at either the Camera Unit or the Base Station.
Fiber Cable verify that it is in intact and has no damage, no severe bends, or no kinks. • If the digital display indicates an error and displays a Hexadecimal error code, you should contact Grass Valley support to assist in diagnosing the problem ( Contact Us on page 77...
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T-POV User Guide Note: The exact error code so you can report it to support. The hexadecimal errors indicate problems with the power supplies and the internal boards. In general, there is not much you can do as an end user if one of these rare error messages is displayed.
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Operation of the T-POV System Troubleshooting...
Specifications Video, Digital Interface ......................SMPTE 259M, 292M Data Rate......................270 Mb/s or 1.5 Gb/s Input Level..................... 800mV (peak to peak) Input Impedance ........................75 Ohms Output Impedance....................... 75 Ohms Bit-Error Rate (@ -22 dBm) ......................10-12 Jitter Measure w/Color Bars ....................<0.2 UI Rise/Fall Times ......................0.4ns-1.5ns SD ..............................<270ps HD Video Analog...
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Specifications RS232..........................0 to 150 Mbaud Number of Channels....................2-6 Channels Sample ............................80nSec GPI Contacts ......................NO, Form 1 SPST Electro-Optical Operating Wavelengths..................1300 nm standard ..................1550 nm, CWDM wavelengths available TX Laser output power (std./opt)................6 dBm/0 dBm RX Sensitivity, HD/SDI ......................-22 dBm Fiber Compatibility......................Single Mode Distance Limit .......................
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Contact Us Grass Valley Technical Support For technical assistance, please contact the Grass Valley Technical Support center nearest you: Americas Asia Office hours: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (EST) Office hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (GMT+8) Telephone: 1-800-224-7882 Telephone:...
Connector Wiring and Connection This appendix provides information on the wiring layout and how the connectors are configured. Wiring Diagrams ..............79 Serial Data Configuration .
(8) GPI Out A (7) +422 Out, +485 I/O (15) GPI Out B (6) +422 Out, -485 I/O (9, 10, 11,12) Applicable to T-POV 301 For information regarding the Data 2 Format Select Switch, see 26 Pin Serial Data Connection on page 80.
T-POV User Guide 26 Pin Serial Data Connection Component Description Data 1 Data 3 Format Pin Orientation (9) 232 In (6) 232 In, +422 In, N/C for rs422 +485 I/O (18) 232 Out (15) 232 In, +422 In, Tie to Ground for rs232 +485 I/O (14) 232 In, +422 In, Tie to Format Bias for...
This cable is end-user supplied. Serial Data Configuration For the Serial Data connector on the T-POV 301, the Data 2 channel is configurable. To select between RS4222 and RS485 serial communication, select the proper settings on a dual dip-switch contained on the main circuit board inside the unit. The switch is directly behind the right side of the serial connectors on both the base station and the camera unit.
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T-POV User Guide • For R485 serial communications, slide both switches to the front of the unit (away from the serial connector). Fig. A-3: Flip switches on an RS485...
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