American Dynamics RCSN422 Installation

SensorNet to RS-422
Code Converter

Rack Mount

Installation Guide

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RCSN422

Overview

The RCSN422 code converter converts SensorNet
to RS-422. The converter supports the ADTT16E
controller and MegaPower LT matrix switcher.

Installation

The converter can be placed on a tabletop, or
installed in a rack, under a shelf, or on a wall.

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M3x8 Screws (supplied)

Under-Shelf Mount

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M3x8 Screws (supplied)

Parts Supplied

Wall Mount

Install Kit 0351-1635-01, which includes:

• Mounting Bracket (2)

• Screw, PHP, M3x8 (4)

• Connector, RS-422, 3.5mm, 1x5 (7)

• Connector, Power, 5.06mm, 1x3 (1)

• Connector, RS-485, 5.06mm, 1x2 (1)

• Cable, 16.5ft, 24Vac, 3 Cond., 18AWG (1)

M3x8 Screws (supplied)

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Indicators, Connections, and Settings

Front

µP 485 422

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Rear

Pin 1

Front Panel (left to right)

Reset Recessed button used to reset the

code converter (use a paperclip).

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µP Green LED blinks when processor in

485 Green LED shows SensorNet activity:

422 Green LED blinks to indicate that at

Green LED indicates 24Vac is applied.

code converter is operating.

− Off indicates no activity

− On indicates network is active with

valid data

− Blinks when unit is answering polls.

Red, noise LED lights for 0.5s. Usually
indicates invalid frame lengths or noise
on the line.

least one RS-422 device is responding
to polls.

− Blinks twice when unit is reset or
powered up

− First blink indicates a successful
ROM check; second blink indicates
a successful RAM check

− LED illuminates continuously when
either check fails, stopping the test

− Remains illuminated during
program load.

Pin 1

Rear Panel (left to right)

422 Ports
(Seven)

485 Port Receives a SensorNet (RS-485) cable

Terminate
Switch

Address
Switches

x10

24Vac
Connector

Each port receives a RS-422 cable
from a dome camera or RJ-860AP
J-Box. An RS-422 line test switch and
LED are adjacent to each port.

LED

Pinouts:
Pin 1 – RXHI+
Pin 2 – RXLO­Pin 3 – TXHI+
Pin 4 – TXLO­Pin 5 – Ground

from the ADTT16E or MegaPower LT.

Set to left (terminated)
Set to right (unterminated)

Use address 00 for the loopback test
(see page 4).

x1

If MiniDomes are used, set the device
address to 16. If SpeedDomes are
used, set the device address to 32.

Receives 24Vac from a transformer.

Pinouts:
Pin 1 – AC or common
Pin 2 – Ground
Pin 3 – 24Vac

Test Switch

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WARNING! EU power requirements: This product runs on 24Vac. In

Specifications

Electrical

Primary input .............. 110-120, 200-240Vac @ 50-60Hz

RS-422 Converter Input from Transformer

Primary input ...................................... 24Vac @ 50-60Hz

Power consumption ......................................... 20W max.

Allowable line drop.................................................150ms

Environmental

Operating temperature:............. 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)

Relative humidity: ....................0 to 90% non-condensing

Mechanical

Height ...................................................... 38.5mm (1.5in)

Width .......................................................435mm (17.1in)

Depth ........................................................ 129mm (5.1in)

Weight ......................................................1.5kg (3.3 lbs.)

Declarations

Regulatory Compliance

REG ID: RS422

EMC........................................................47 CFR, Part 15

ICES-003
EN55022 (CE)

Immunity ................................................ EN50082-1 (CE)

Safety ......................................................... UL 1950 (UL)

cUL CSA C22.2 No. 950
EN 60950 (CE)

FCC COMPLIANCE: This equipment complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules for intentional radiators and Class A digital devices when
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual.
Following these rules provides reasonable protection against harmful
interference from equipment operated in a commercial area. This
equipment should not be installed in a residential area as it can radiate
radio frequency energy that could interfere with radio
communications, a situation the user would have to fix at their own
expense.

EQUIPMENT MODIFICATION CAUTION: Equipment changes
or modifications not expressly approved by Sensormatic Electronics
Corporation, the party responsible for FCC compliance, could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment and could create a hazardous
condition.

WARNING! North America power requirements: In North America,
this device is intended to be supplied from a Class 2 power supply.
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.

the EU, it is intended to be powered from a Limited Power Source. A
limited power source is a certified source of SELV, and if inherently
limited, with 8 amps maximum output current, and a maximum of
100VA available; or if not inherently limited, fused with a maximum
value of 3.3 Amps, meeting section 2.11 of IEC950, and a maximum
of 250VA available. The power supply can be obtained through
American Dynamics or through another source where the provider can
furnish the verification. This is required to assure electrical safety in
the product.

Stromanforderungen in der EU: Dieses Produkt wird mit 24 V
Wechselstrom betrieben. In der EU ist es für den Betrieb durch eine
begrenzte Stromquelle vorgesehen. Eine begrenzte Stromquelle ist
eine zertifizierte SELV-Quelle (Schutzkleinspannung), bei inhärenter
Begrenzung mit einem maximalen Ausgangsstrom von 8 A und 100
VA maximaler Verfügbarkeit, bei nicht inhärenter Begrenzung mit
einer maximalen Sicherung von 3,3 A gemäß Abschnitt 2.11 der
IEC950 und 250 VA maximaler Verfügbarkeit. Das Netzteil kann über
American Dynamics oder eine andere Quelle bezogen werden, wobei
der Anbieter den Nachweis der Konformität bereitstellen sollte. Dies
ist zur Gewährleistung der elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes
erforderlich.

Other Declarations

Thank you for using American Dynamics products. We support our
products through an extensive and worldwide network of dealers. The
dealer, through whom you originally purchased this product, is your
point of contact if you have a need for service or support. Our dealers
are fully empowered to provide the very best in customer service and
support. Dealers should contact American Dynamics at
[phone] or [phone] or on the web at
www.americandynamics.net.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: Sensormatic Electronics Corporation
makes no representation or warranty with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

NOTICE: The information in this manual was current when
published. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve
its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without
notice.

LIMITED RIGHTS NOTICE: For units of the Department of
Defense, all documentation and manuals were developed at private
expense and no part of it was developed using Government Funds.
The restrictions governing the use and disclosure of technical data
marked with this legend are set forth in the definition of “limited
rights” in paragraph (a) (15) of the clause of DFARS 252.227.7013.
Unpublished - rights reserved under the Copyright Laws of the United
States.

TRADEMARK NOTICE: American Dynamics and Sensormatic are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sensormatic Electronics
Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sensormatic or other
companies.

COPYRIGHT: Under copyright laws, the contents of this manual
may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to
any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part,
without prior written consent of Sensormatic Electronics.

MDR 8/05

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Troubleshooting

The converter's front-panel LEDs indicate when
activity occurs during operation. They also identify
many errors that could occur:

422 LED on
steadily

(noise) LED

flashes randomly

485 LED off No SensorNet protocol detected.

∼ LED Off

µP LED flashes
rapidly

ROM checksum or RAM
read/write failure. Reload
software from host.

Indicates SensorNet
transmission errors.

No power.

Code converter in loopback test.

Addendums

Addendum A:

Performing a SensorNet Ping Test on a
Dome Camera

To conduct a ping test from the controller to a
dome, select the dome camera and run the test
(described in the appropriate operator manual).

Note:

- Address selected at the controller determines
the dome camera tested.

- Dome address switch settings must be correct.

- The code converter responds to pings if the
dome is responding.

- If the code converter is selected, only the
communication line from the controller to the
converter is tested.

- For how to get dome information and to conduct
the ping test from the controller, refer to
ADTT16E (8200-0306-02) and VM16 (8000­2653-01) operation instructions. For just the
ping test, refer to MegaPower LT operation
instructions (MP-LTHB-1).

Note: If a controller requests device information
from a camera having the same address as the
converter, the controller receives configuration
information from the converter instead of the dome.

Addendum B:
Performing an RS-422 Line Test

For each RS-422 port: Press and hold the port’s
line status test switch and view the adjacent LED.
The LED lights as follows:

Constant green,
Blinking red

Constant green,
No red

Constant red,
Blinking green

Blinking red,
Green off

Both LEDs off "Data In" + and – wires shorted

RS-422 line correctly wired.

"Data In" – shorted to ground.

"Data In" + and – wires
reversed.

"Data In" + shorted to ground.

or open.

Addendum C:
Resetting the Code Converter

If communications cease, press the reset switch on
the front panel using a paper clip. If that fails, try
recycling power.

Addendum D:
Performing an RS-422 Loopback Test

1. Disconnect data lines from all seven RS-422
connectors.

2. Wire each connector’s pins as follows:

Pin 1 white wire (RX+) loops to Pin 3 (TX+)

Pin 2 gray wire (RX–) loops to Pin 4 (TX–)

3. Set the code converter to address 00.

4. Press the RS-422 line test switch to the right of
the port.

5. If the LED adjacent top the port lights, that port
is working. If the LED remains off, the port is not
working.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the next port.

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Addendum E: ADTT16E to RCSN422 Installation Wiring

Code Converter

RS-422

J1 J2 J3 J4 J5

J6 J7 J8 J9 J10

RJ860AP

J-BOX

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TX+ TX–

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RL-860-AP
J-Box

J1–10 J5 P3 P1 P7

Pin 1 (TX+) Pin 1 (RX+) Pin 7 (RX+) Pin 1 (RX+) Pin 1 (RX+) Pin 6 (RX+) Pin 1 (RX+)

Pin 2 (TX–) Pin 2 (RX–) Pin 6 (RX–) Pin 2 (RX–) Pin 2 (RX–) Pin 7 (RX–) Pin 2 (RX–)

Pin 3 (AC) Pin 3 (AC) Pin 3 (AC) (AC) (AC) Pin 3 (AC) Pin 3 (AC)

Pin 4 (GND) Pin 4 (GND) Pin 4 (GND) (GND) (GND) Pin 4 (GND) Pin 4 (GND)

Pin 5 (AC) Pin 5 (AC) Pin 5 (AC) (AC) (AC) Pin 5 (AC) Pin 5 (AC)

Pin 6 (N/A)

Pin 7 (RX–) Pin 7 (TX–) Pin 1 (TX–) Pin 4 (TX–) Pin 9 (TX–) Pin 4 (TX–)

Pin 8 (RX+) Pin 8 (TX+) Pin 2 (TX+) Pin 3 (TX+) Pin 8 (TX+) Pin 3 (TX+)

To
MiniDome

To Unicard
SpeedDome

To
Optima

To
Optima LT

To SpeedDome Ultra
Pigtail

To SpeedDome Ultra
I/O

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Addendum E: MegaPower LT to RCSN422 Installation Wiring

Code Converter

RS-422

J1 J2 J3 J4 J5

J6 J7 J8 J9 J10

RJ860AP

J-BOX

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SensorNet from
MegaPower LT

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TX+ TX–

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RX+

Matrix Switcher

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RL-860-AP
J-Box

J1–10 J5 P3 P1 P7

Pin 1 (TX+) Pin 1 (RX+) Pin 7 (RX+) Pin 1 (RX+) Pin 1 (RX+) Pin 6 (RX+) Pin 1 (RX+)

Pin 2 (TX–) Pin 2 (RX–) Pin 6 (RX–) Pin 2 (RX–) Pin 2 (RX–) Pin 7 (RX–) Pin 2 (RX–)

Pin 3 (AC) Pin 3 (AC) Pin 3 (AC) (AC) (AC) Pin 3 (AC) Pin 3 (AC)

Pin 4 (GND) Pin 4 (GND) Pin 4 (GND) (GND) (GND) Pin 4 (GND) Pin 4 (GND)

Pin 5 (AC) Pin 5 (AC) Pin 5 (AC) (AC) (AC) Pin 5 (AC) Pin 5 (AC)

Pin 6 (N/A)

Pin 7 (RX–) Pin 7 (TX–) Pin 1 (TX–) Pin 4 (TX–) Pin 9 (TX–) Pin 4 (TX–)

Pin 8 (RX+) Pin 8 (TX+) Pin 2 (TX+) Pin 3 (TX+) Pin 8 (TX+) Pin 3 (TX+)

To
MiniDome

To Unicard
SpeedDome

To
Optima

To
Optima LT

To SpeedDome Ultra
Pigtail

To SpeedDome Ultra
I/O

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Addendum F: Flashing Firmware on the RCSN422 Using an ADCASNET Module

Procedure

1. Download and install the ADCASNET utility from http://www.americandynamics.net. Click on
Support/Software Downloads/USB Control Module/USB Control Module Utilities/ADUtils_1_00.zip.

2. Download RCSN422 hex file from the web site and copy it to c:\program files\AD_Utilities (Note: This file
must be F2814-0102 or higher).

3. Set the code converter to address 32.

4. Launch the ADCASNET utility and click “Load Utility”.

5. Click the “Scan Network” icon; the load utility will look for the code converter on the right-hand screen.

6. Once it detects the code converter, the firmware version is displayed. For example: 2814-XXXX.

7. Click on the displayed version and then click “Load Snet Device”. A progress bar appears.

8. When complete, close the ADCASNET utility and reboot the code converter.

9. Rescan the code converter and verify firmware was updated.

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