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© 2011, Moog Videolarm, Inc. All Rights Reserved
V L C 4 8 5 a n d V L C 4 8 5 E
Controller
Installation and Operation Instructions for the following models:
VLC485
RS485 controller (2) RS232 ports (1) RS485 port, joystick control. Desk top
model, 24Vac input power
VLC485E
230Vac PAL version
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.
www.videolarm.com
81-IN5240
01-11-2012
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- Page 1 © 2011, Moog Videolarm, Inc. All Rights Reserved V L C 4 8 5 a n d V L C 4 8 5 E Controller www.videolarm.com Installation and Operation Instructions for the following models: VLC485 RS485 controller (2) RS232 ports (1) RS485 port, joystick control. Desk top model, 24Vac input power VLC485E 230Vac PAL version 81-IN5240 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. CAUTION Heed all warnings RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF Clean only with damp cloth. ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK).
- Page 3 If Purchaser believes that the Product is defective in material or workmanship, then written notice with an explanation of the claim shall be given promptly by Purchaser to Moog Videolarm. All claims for warranty service must be made within the warranty period.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
A NOTE BEFORE BEGINNING 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Each camera controlled by the VLC485 must have a unique address. The default The VLC485 is a pan/tilt controller that ties together the major elements of an address for most cameras is "1". See the instructions for your camera for steps to integrated system and provides a single human interface for the system. As such, the change the address. VLC485 can control pan/tilt units, interface to multiplexers, and communicate with a personal computer for computer-controlled operation. 1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS The LCD is used to display current status as well as to provide a menu system for setting operational parameters. Page No. The VLC485 is designed for desktop operation; all connectors are located in the rear 1.0 Table of Contents of the unit so that all cables can be routed from the back of the unit. 1.1 General Description 1.2 Specification 1.3 Included Accessories 1.4 Location and Description of Controls 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS 1.5 Location of Connectors 1.6 Connections 5v DC 250 ma. Power Source 2.0 Control of Basic Functions 4-pin compression connetor: RS485/422 Data Connections Pan/Tilt control network. 2.1 Camera Selection Pan/Tilt Movement 9-pin d-sub connector: RS232 multiplexer 2.2 Camera Zoom/ Focus/Iris Functions... -
Page 5: Included Accessories
1.3 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES (1) Control Output Connector (1) Alarm Output Connector (1) 5 VDC AC Adapter 1.4 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Auxiliary Function (for future use) (for future use) Sequence Alarm Auto Tour 1, 2, 3... Camera Zoom Out / Zoom In Monitor Focus Far / Focus Near (for future use) Iris Close / Iris Open Presets Menu... -
Page 6: Connections
1.6 CONNECTIONS 2.0 CONTROL OF THE BASIC FUNCTIONS There are five connectors on the VLC485 Controller. These connectors are a 9-pin 2.1 CAMERA SELECTION connector for RS232 connections to a PC, a 9-pin connector for RS232 connections to an external device, a 4-pin compression connector for the RS485/422 pan/tilt network, In order to view or control a camera and the pan/tilt, the camera must be selected. To and a 9-pin terminal for alarm inputs. The RS232 ports are configured as data com- do this, enter the camera number using the keypad and press the CAMERA button. munication equipment (DCE) ports. The LCD should show the following: 1. Multiplexer Connector: (Not Supplied) CAM 01 Pin DCE Function 1 2 Transmit data (to main multiplexer) 2.2 PAN/TILT MOVEMENT 3 Receive data (from main multiplexer) Pan/tilt movement is controlled by the joystick. If the selected pan/tilt supports variable speed operation the speed of the pan/tilt will be increased as the joystick is moved 5 Signal Ground away from the center position. 2.3 CAMERA ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS FUNCTIONS 8 Signal Ground 9 Transmit data (to expansion multiplexer) Use the ZOOM OUT/ZOOM IN key to operate the zoom function of a selected camera. -
Page 7: Autotour
2.5 AUTO TOUR 3.1 DOME TYPE SELECTION The VLC485 can accommodate pan/tilts that support Auto tour functions. To start a Videolarm designed the VLC485 to support RS485/422 control protocols from a pan/tilt on an Autotour, press the AUTO TOUR button. (For Pelco Protocols enter the number of manufacturers. Dome type selection is independent of the camera position, pattern before pressing Auto Tour) which means that you can build a system using multiple dome types. AUTO CAM 01 TO CHANGE CAMERA PROTOCOL: Select a camera. CAM 04 To stop the Auto tour move the joystick. To SET AUTO TOUR DWELL, see Menu Section, Item 3.4. 1, 2, 3... 2.6 SEQUENCING Press the MENU button. Enter password if necessary. In conjunction with a multiplexer the VLC485 will sequence through a predetermined The current pan/tilt type will display. list of up to 16 cameras. To start sequencing press the SEQUENCE button. The camera DOME TYPE To select a different type press the number will show the currently active camera in the sequence and a camera select VIDEOLARM STAR (*) key until the desired type is command for the camera will be sent to the multiplexer. -
Page 8: Autotour Dwell
3.4 AUTO TOUR DWELL (Available only for Videolarm and Kalatel) 3.6.2 TO ADD A CAMERA TO A SEQUENCE Auto tour Dwell defines how long the pan/tilt will stay at each preset in the auto tour. A sequence may contain up to 16 camera entries. If you have not filled a sequence This parameter is preset in the pan/tilt, but the VLC485 allows you to override that and would like to add cameras to it, do the following. setting via the menu if this feature is supported by the pan/tilt. A range from 3 to 99 seconds can be set. Press the MENU button. Enter pass- word if necessary. Use the POUND (#) Press the MENU button. Enter password key to scroll to Sequence. if necessary. Use the POUND (#) key to scroll to Set SET AUTOTOUR DWELL: A blank space will appear after the last SEQUENCE - ADD CAM: Auto tour Dwell mode. -
Page 9: Sequence Dwell
3.7 SEQUENCE DWELL 4.0 PC PORT The sequence dwell interval defines how long the camera will stay active in the The VLC485 uses the PC port to communicate with the serial communications port of sequence. The factory default dwell time is 3 seconds, but this may be changed to any a PC or modem. The PC or other connected device uses a protocol to control either the time between 1 and 99 seconds. VLC485 or other devices connected to the VLC485, such as the pan/tilt units. In addi- tion, all controller activities, including joystick movements, are transmitted to the PC Press the MENU button. Enter password port. This enables the controller to become a “peripheral” to a PC and act as the man/ if necessary. machine interface for a system. Following are the VLC485 protocols. Use the POUND (#) key to scroll to Set SET SEQUENCE DWELL: Sequence Dwell. The current dwell time will be displayed. 4.1 PC PORT COMMANDS Using the key pad, enter the new dwell SET SEQUENCE DWELL: VLC485 RS232 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL time. Press the STAR (*) key to set the (NOTE: This applies to software version 2.50 and later) time. Press MENU to exit the menu... -
Page 10: Preset And Dome Parameter Messages
4.4 PRESET AND DOME PARAMETER MESSAGES 4.6 CUSTOM CONTROLLER LCD MESSAGES These commands control the position presets and some of the operational parameters If needed, you can write custom messages from your PC for display on the VLC485. of the pan/tilt platform. These messages all comprise 5 bytes; the Data is contained Any information goes only to the controller LCD. in bytes 2 and 3 as described in the following table. Messages that are transmitted 4.6.1 LCD CAPTURE MESSAGE from the controller are indicated by a “T” in the direction column, D; messages that are received and processed by the controller are indicated by an “R” in the direction The display character string message will override any messages displaying on the column. VLC485, in essence "capturing" the display. FUNCTION BYTE #2 BYTE #3 DESCRIPTION BYTE DATA DESCRIPTION Goto preset 0x01 - Goto preset position "H" Start character "~"... -
Page 11: Master Unit Function
5.0 MASTER UNIT FUNCTION The VLC485 can be used in as a stand-alone unit or as part of a system. As part of a system, the unit may be used with another VLC485 or with a PC. The function is enabled through the menu. Press the MENU button. Use the POUND (#) key to scroll to MASTER UNIT: Master Unit. Press STAR (*) to toggle between YES MASTER UNIT: to enable and NO to disable. Press the POUND (#) key to enable the selection. Press MENU to exit the menu mode. Below are diagrams for these types of systems. Typical application Video RS485 Control PC Port Mux Port Controller Multiplexer Controller Call Out Main Monitor Monitor PC System... - Page 12 Product Registration/Warranty Thank you for choosing Moog Videolarm. We value your patronage and are solely committed to providing you with the highest quality products available and superior customer service. Should a problem arise, rest assure that Moog Videolarm stands behind its products by offering impressive warranty plans: 3 Years on all Housings, Poles, Power Supplies, and Accessories and 5 Years on camera systems (SView, QView, Warriors), and InfraRed Illuminators. Register Your Products Online Take a few moments and validate your purchase via the Online Product Registration Form at www.videolarm.com/productregistration.jsp Register your recent Moog Videolarm purchases and benefit from the following: • Simple and Trouble-Free RMA process • Added into customer database to receive product updates / news • Eliminate the need to archive original purchase documents: Receipts, Purchase Orders, etc…...
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