American Dynamics ADACSNETH-E Installation Guide

ADACSNET
USB Control Module

Installation Guide

2-Pin SensorNet
Termination
Switch

Connection

The following diagram shows how to install the
control module between the host (Intellex or PC)
and a camera.

Host (Intellex shown)

The USB Control Module allows a host computer,
such as an Intellex digital video management
system (or a PC with a USB port), to control one or
more American Dynamics camera domes using the
SensorNet (RS-485) communication protocol.

This guide explains:

• Features of the module and basic hookup

• Information required to download software, if

• SensorNet Rules and network types.

Communication LEDs

required

USB Port

Features and Hookup

The USB Control Module contains the following:

• USB port: Connects to the host computer.

• Communication LEDs: A yellow LED indicates

correct USB connection by glowing steadily or
blinking. Immediately after power is turned on, a
green LED glows steadily for about 3 seconds
then turns off. This LED also blinks every time a
data packet is sent to the camera dome.

• Termination switch: Termination is indicated

by a resistor symbol near the switch. See

SensorNet Rules and Network Types in this

document for when to set the switch.

To J-Boxes or
Camera Domes

USB Port

Control
Module

SensorNet
Connection

Software Installation for Intellex Driver

Note: This procedure only applies to Intellex 3.x

and 4.x systems.

1. Exit Intellex by selecting Utility > Exit. You will
see the message: Do you wish to quit the
program?

2. Click Yes, and enter pin code 98374252.

3. Once in the Windows desktop, plug in your USB
control module. The Found New Hardware
Wizard screen appears.

4. Click Next. A Search for Suitable driver
screen appears.

5. Select the Search for a suitable driver for my

device (recommended) box and then click
Next.

6. From the Locate Driver Files screen, click the
Specify a location check box, and click Next.

7. Do one of the following:

• For Intellex DVMS, IP, and rack-mount LT,
browse to the
C:\drivers\USB Dome Control folder.

• For Intellex Ultra 4.0, browse to the
E:\drivers\USB Dome Control folder.

8. Press Open, and then OK.

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Software Installation for Non­Intellex Systems

Note: This procedure applies to systems using

Microsoft
operating systems.

If you are not connecting the ADACSNET module
to an Intellex system, special drivers and utilities
software must be downloaded to your personal
computer that enable its use.

USB Control Module Software Utilities User Guide,
8200-0310-02, explains how to download this
software. To obtain this guide:

1. On the internet, go to

2. In the dropdown menu, click Support

3. Click SpeedDomes and Accessories, and

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to

®

Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP

http://americandynamics.net/home/default.aspx,

and click Support.

Documents, and then click Manual Index.

then scroll down and click USB Control Module
Software Utilities User Guide.

download the user guide PDF file.

SensorNet Rules and Network Types

The SensorNet communication protocol allows the
host computer and camera domes to exchange
data along a cable network (star, daisy chain, or
backbone).

SensorNet Rules

• A star network cannot have more than four
branches, one line termination per branch.

• A backbone network has a termination at each
end of the line.

• A SensorNet line cannot have more than 32
network-compatible devices.

• A network cannot have more than four
repeaters in the path of any two camera domes.

• A SensorNet line or branch cannot exceed 1km
(3300ft). Use signal repeaters only when
exceeding the maximum distance or noise is an
issue.

• Signal levels for SensorNet-compatible devices
are from 0.3–5V (1–5V is recommended).

Network Types

Star Network

The star network allows you to relocate devices.
However, this network is not recommended in high
noise environments because the extra terminations
required will lower the signal to noise ratio.

A separate cable line (branch) runs from the USB
module to each device. Limit the branches to four.

The example below shows the USB module as the
hub of a star network. The module is not
terminated.

Black box = USB module, T = Terminated

Daisy-Chain/Backbone Network

Use a daisy chain network if the cable is to be
short, extended in the future, or when USB module
and camera domes are in the same room. In a
daisy chain, a separate cable connects every two
adjacent devices along the chain. Daisy chaining
makes it easy to add devices by extending the
network from a nearby device. The USB module
can connect anywhere along the cable.

Use a backbone network if the cable is to be long
and permanent. This network type operates the
same as the daisy chain, but uncut wires may be
more conductive and reliable. In a backbone, a
single cable is used. Along the cable, 2.5cm (1in)
sections are stripped, bent, and connected to each
remote device. The USB module can connect
anywhere along cable.

The example below shows the USB module at end
of a daisy chain or backbone network. The module
and the last camera dome in the chain are
terminated.

Black box = USB module, T = Terminated

Not

Terminated

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