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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.
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.
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Best picture 400 (120) 530 (160) 820 (250) * Longer cable runs may produce a dim, faint picture. Use a Vicon Video Amplifier to obtain a usable picture for long cable runs. Usable Vicoax Signal vs. Cable Length Usable Vicoax Maximum Cable Length ft (m) signal.
Relay/Audio Switcher Connections ......................11 Local Alarm Connections..........................12 Keypad Connections...........................13 Receiver Connections..........................16 NOVA Receivers .............................16 Vicoax Receivers ............................18 Printer Connections ............................19 Host Computer Connections ........................20 Terminate Unused BNC Connectors ......................21 Operation ...........................23 Introduction..............................23 Applying Power ............................24 Contents • i X826 Rev 602 NOVA V1422...
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Deactivating Salvos............................ 36 Clearing Communications Failures ......................36 Clearing Errors ............................. 36 Maintenance........................37 Fuse Replacement ............................37 Storage................................37 Joystick Calibration............................. 38 Front Panel Keys............................38 Shipping Instructions....................... 39 Index ..........................41 ii • Contents X826 Rev 602 NOVA V1422...
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Keypad Connections ............................15 Table 8 NOVA Receivers...............................16 Table 9 Receiver Connections .............................18 Table 10 Vicoax Receivers..............................18 Table 11 RS-232 Connections (Printer and Host Computer) ..................20 Table 12 Alarm Report Format ............................30 List of Tables • iii X826 Rev 602 NOVA V1422...
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List of Figures Figure 1 Sample V1422 System............................3 Figure 2 Right and Left Mounting Feet for Tilt Stand ....................8 Figure 3 V1422 Rear Connector Panel..........................9 Figure 4 37-Pin Connector ............................. 12 Figure 5 Connector Assembly............................13 Figure 6 Sample Star and Daisy-Chain Keypad Configurations................
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CAUTION to the video product. Use only with a mounting accessory recommended by Vicon, or sold with the video product. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Any mounting of the video product should follow Vicon’s instructions, and a mounting accessory recommended by Vicon should be used.
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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.
The common use of this feature is to connect a VCR to the V1422, which is used to record alarm video. Alarm reports may be printed using a serial line printer.
Printer, computer, auxiliary device and alarm device instruction manuals may also be needed. The V1422 requires 90-265 VAC, 50-60 Hz input power. The unit’s dimensions are: height, 3.5 in. (8.9 cm); width, 17.4 in. (44.2 cm); and depth, 11.9 in. (30.2 cm). The maximum width of 19.0 in. (48.3 cm) includes the two brackets which are normally installed for rack-mounted units.
DAISY-CHAIN FROM V1200X-DL Figure 1 Sample V1422 System This example does not use the maximum number of system components allowed in a V1422 system. The maximum number of system components is listed in Table 1. Tools Required Vicon does not supply the tools needed in the installation process. The following tools are required: •...
Screws 6-32x7/16 Attaches the mounting feet to the V1422. 8003-8113-00-00 Brackets Mounts V1422 to equipment rack. 1291-5022-02-00 Screws 10-32x5/16 Attaches brackets to the V1422 for use in 8003-7338-02-00 rack-mounted systems. Rubber Feet Protects contact surfaces. Adhesive- 8000-8118-01-00 backed. Power Cords...
X834. A VCR is one example of an auxiliary device that could be connected to the V1422. Since a variety of devices could be used as the auxiliary device, Vicon does not recommend specific cables. The device which will be used as the auxiliary equipment must not exceed the relay rating of 0.5 amperes, 30 volts and must be a non-...
One coaxial cable will be required per camera. If the video signals from cameras will be routed to other CCTV equipment, one additional cable will be required per connection. The V1422-end of the coaxial cables must be terminated with a male BNC connector.
Installing the Tilt Stand The V1422 may be mounted in a rack or used on a desk-top. A tilt stand is included in the accessory kit to elevate the V1422 when used in desk-top mode. The tilt stand is shown in Figure 9 on page 23 of the Operation section in this manual.
2. Two sets of screw holes on the bottom of the V1422 will be used to mount the tilt stand feet. These holes are located approximately 1 inch from the front panel of the V1422 and are approximately 8 inches apart from each other.
4 bracket facings. 2. The brackets should be attached to the sides of the V1422, using 2 10-23x5/16 screws at each side. Refer to Figure 9 on page 23. Attach the brackets to the rack using two screws of the appropriate size in either the inner or outer set of holes.
3. If video signals will be routed from the V1422 to other CCTV devices, route one coaxial cable between each device and the V1422. Connect one end of each cable to one of the BNC connectors on the V1422 rear connector panel.
6. Plug the terminal block back onto the V1422 rear panel. Relay/Audio Switcher Connections As discussed in Audio Switcher Cabling on page 5, the V1422 can be connected to the V1332AF or V2332AF Relay/Audio-Follow-Video units in order to switch audio and video simultaneously.
9. Slide the ferrule until it covers the end of the closed shields. Crimp the larger end of the ferrule. 10. Connect the assembled cable to jack J2 on the V1422 rear connector panel. Refer to Figure 3 on page 9.
As shown in Table 6, up to ten keypads may be used with the V1422; however, only eight of these are remote keypads. Remote keypads are connected to the V1422 using jack J3.
• six contact pins. 3. Slip the ferrule over the V1422-end of the cable. Refer to Figure 5b. 4. Using wire strippers, remove approximately 1.5 in. (3.8 cm) of outer insulation and shielding from the cable. 5. Using wire strippers, remove approximately 0.25 in. (0.64 cm) of insulation from each of the wires.
13. Slide the ferrule until it covers the end of the closed shields. Crimp the larger end of the ferrule to the cable(s). 14. Connect the assembled cable to jack J3 on the V1422 rear connector panel. Refer to Figure 3 on page 9. Installation • 15...
Camera station equipment may include the pan-and-tilt drive, lens, camera, auxiliary equipment, alarm device, etc. Up to 32 receivers may be used in a V1422 system. Table 8 lists Vicon NOVA receivers which may be used with the V1422. NOVA receivers communicate with the control system through jack J4. The following section discusses receiver communication through video cabling.
NOVA receiver addresses are defined by a DIP switch at the receiver and Vicoax addresses are defined by the video connection to the V1422. 1. Route the cable chosen in Cable Recommendations from the receiver or distribution line control. The receiver/distribution line control-end of the cable will be connected per the instruction manual for that unit.
13. Slide the ferrule until it covers the end of the closed shields. Crimp the larger end of the ferrule to the cable(s). 14. Connect the assembled cable to jack J4 on the V1422 rear connector panel. Refer to Figure 3 on page 9. Vicoax Receivers Vicoax receivers communicate over video cabling and, unlike NOVA receivers, do not require additional cabling for command responses.
5. If video signals will be routed from the V1422 to other CCTV devices, route one coaxial cable between each device and the V1422. Connect one end of each cable to one of the BNC connectors on the V1422 rear connector panel.
Vicon does not supply the parts needed to assemble this connector. 13. Connect the assembled connector to the chosen (9- or 25-pin) connector on the serial line printer. Connect the V1422-end of the cable to jack J5 on the V1422. Refer to Figure 3 on page 9. Host Computer Connections The V1422 can communicate with a computer through RS-232 jack J6 using commands as described in NOVA V1422 Host Computer Interface Software Instruction Manual X678 or using Vicon’s ProTech Graphic...
13. Connect the assembled connector to the chosen (9- or 25-pin) connector on the host computer. Connect the V1422-end of the cable to jack J6 on the V1422 rear connector panel. Refer to Figure 3 on page 9. Terminate Unused BNC Connectors The V1422 rear panel contains 32 pairs of BNC connectors for looping video to other system components (outputs) and for receiving camera video signals (inputs).
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V1300X-PACP software (referred to as an “add-on PC”). These keypads are connected to the keypad connector on the rear panel of the unit. The local keypad is the front panel of the V1422. A host computer may also be connected to the unit via the RS-232 port. Including the local keypad, a total of ten keypads may be used to operate the equipment comprising a CCTV system.
Switching System Programming Manual X834. Entering the Login ID and Passcode If at least one user has been defined for the system, the LCD will display as follows when the V1422 is initially powered or rebooted. A valid identification number must be entered before the programming screens can be accessed and the system can be operated.
Joystick Operation The V1422 joystick is located on the front panel, as shown in Figure 9 on page 23. This vector-solving joystick controls pan and tilt speed proportionally to deflection, as shown in Figure 10. The maximum speed is selectable, as discussed in Joystick Speed Factor.
4. Enter the camera number. 5. Press the CAM key. Note: If camera titles were programmed as discussed in NOVA V1422 CPU-Based Control and Switching System Programming Manual X834, the title will display on the selected monitor after step 5 above.
Home Key The V1422 allows a user to quickly return to preset 1 of the selected camera station using the HOME key. Note: The procedure in Preset Operation on page 26 must be performed to define preset 1. Press the HOME key to move the pan-and-tilt drive to preset position 1.
Only one keypad may control a camera station at a time. A keypad may seize the control of a camera station from a keypad with a lower priority. Priority levels are set using V1422 programming screens. Refer to the NOVA V1422 CPU-Based Control and Switching System Programming Manual X834.
Figure 12 illustrates independent stack mode. The initial conditions are as follows (refer to NOVA V1422 CPU-Based Control and Switching System Programming Manual X834 for more information): • independent stack mode • FIFO (first-in, first-out) order for monitors 1 and 3; priority order for monitor 2 •...
The information in this section assumes that the Auto Acknowledge command was disabled during system programming. The ALARM button, located on the V1422 local panel, is used to acknowledge alarms (refer to Figure 9 on page 23). If the currently-selected monitor has been defined as an alarm monitor, the first press of the ALARM button will acknowledge the alarm whose video is displaying on the alarm monitor.
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Refer to the Set Monitor Acknowledge Control programming screen, discussed in NOVA V1422 CPU-Based Control and Switching System Programming Manual X834, for more information. If the V1422 was programmed to use common stack mode, alarm processing is finished.
Note: Enter a “9” before the tour’s dial-up number to load a tour for quick access. This tour will then activate each time the SEQ key is pressed, until the V1422 is rebooted or a new tour is loaded for quick access.
Clearing Communications Failures Communications between the V1422 and other system components may fail due to broken electrical connections from a variety of sources. The announcement of communications failures may be acknowledged and reset using the FAIL key (refer to Figure 9 on page 23). The LCD status line will display a “COMM!”...
Maintenance Fuse Replacement One fuse is located in a fuse tray in the rear panel of the V1422. Refer to Figure 9 on page 23. The fuse rating is 2A, 3AG, slo-blo. Perform the following procedure to replace the fuse.
Front Panel Keys If any of the front panel keys “stick” when depressed or released, perform the Front Panel Test, as described in NOVA V1422 CPU-Based Control and Switching System Programming Manual X834. 38 • Joystick Calibration X826 Rev 602 NOVA V1422...
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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