ATV 4, 9, &16-ChannelTalon Triplex Color Multiplexers, Talon 4, Talon 9 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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4, 9, &16-Channel

Talon Triplex Color Multiplexers

Installation and Operating Instructions

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ISSUE 1 – MARCH 2003

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RESPECTS, HOWEVER, WE CANNOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM THE USE THEREOF. THE INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. REVISIONS OR NEW
EDITIONS TO THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE ISSUED TO INCORPORATE SUCH CHANGES.

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUGH THE
VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in
the literature accompanying the product.

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FCC INFORMATION : THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND

TO COMPL Y WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE,
PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE
DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A
COMMERCI AL ENVIRONMENT. T HIS EQUIP MEN T GENERATES, USES,
AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED
AND USED IN ACCORD ANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY
CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO
CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE
REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.

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CAUTION :

CHANGES OR MOD IFIC ATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPRO VED
BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE
USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

THIS CLASS A DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN IC ES-003.

NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio in terference in which case the user may be required to take ad equate
measures.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. READ AND RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
Read the instruction manual before operating the
equipment. Retain the manual for future reference.

2. CLEANING
Turn the unit off and unplug from the power outlet
before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not
use harsh cleansers or aerosol cleaners.

3. ATTACHMENTS
Do not use attachments unless recommended by
manufactured as they may affect the functionality of the
unit and result in the risk of fire, electric shock or injury.

4. MOISTURE
Do not use equipment near water or other liquids.

5. ACCESSORIES
Equipment should be installed in a safe, stable location.
Any wall or shelf mounting accessory equipment should
be installed using the manufacture’s instructions. Care
should be used when moving heavy equipment. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the equipment to fall causing serious injury to
persons and objects.

6. VENTILATION
Openings in the equipment, if any, are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to
protect if from overheating. These openings must not
be blocked or covered

7. POWER SOURCES
The equipment should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supplied at the
installation location, contact your dealer. For
equipment designed to operate from battery power,
refer to the operating instructions.

8. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
Equipment that is powered through a polarized plug (a
plug with one blade wider than the other) will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.

Alternate Warning: If the equipment is powered
through a three-way grounding-type plug, a plug having
a third (grounding) pin, the plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type
plug. If your outlet does not have the grounding plug
receptacle, contact your local electrician.

9. CORD AND CABLE PROTECTION
Route power cords and cables in a manner to protect
them from damage by being walked on or pinched by
items places upon or against them.

10. LIGHTNING
For protection of the equipment during a lightning storm
or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
Disconnect any antennas or cable systems that may be
connected to the equipment. This will prevent damage
to the equipment due to lightning or power-line surges.

11. OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

12. SERVICING
Do not attempt to service the video monitor or
equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

13. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug the equipment from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:

A. When the power supply cord or the plug has been

damaged.

B. If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the

unit.

C. If the equipment has been exposed to water or

other liquids.

D. If the equipment does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions, adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage to the unit.

E. If the equipment has been dropped or the casing

damaged.

F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

14. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician uses replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

15. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
equipment, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to verify that the equipment is in proper
operating condition.

16. FIELD INSTALLATION
The installation of equipment should be made by a
qualified service person and should conform to all local
codes.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... .................................................. 1

Features .................. ............................................. ............................................. ..........................1

Technical Overview......................................................... ............................................................1

PRODUCT OVERVIEW..................... ............ ................................................ .................................3

Front Panel Buttons ................................................................................ ....................................3

DISPLAY........................................................................................................ ..........................3

PIP............................................ ............................................. .................................................. 3

SEQUENCE.............................................................................................................................3

FREEZE......................................................................................................... ..........................3

ROTATE ................................................... ............................................. ..................................3

ZOOM.................................... .................................................................................................. 4

ACCEPT / CANCEL / ARROW Buttons.............. ....................................................................4

PLAYBACK............................................ .............................................. ....................................4

MACRO.......................................... .......................................................................................... 4

MONITOR................................................................................................................................4

ALARM......................................... ............................................................................................ 4

P.REC.......... ............................................. ............................................. ..................................4

2ND.............................................................................................................................. ............ 5

CAMERA 1 – 16 Buttons............... .............................................. ............................................5

Back Panel Connections................... ... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..... ....... 5

CAM IN (1-4, 1-9, or 1-16)......................................................................................................5

CAM OUT (1-4, 1-9, or 1-16) .................................................................................................5

AUX (1, 2, 3, 4)........................................................ ............................................. ..................5

MAIN (BNC and S-VIDEO)........................................................................... ..........................5

VCR (IN and OUT) (BNC and S-VIDEO)...............................................................................5

MOUSE.................................. .................................................................................................. 5

ALARM IN/OUT........................................... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ..... ... ..... ... ..... ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ....... 5

RS-485 (IN and OUT)....................................................... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... ....... 6

DC12V ........................................................... .............................................. ............................6

Setting for NTSC or PAL Operation............................................................................................ 6

INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................. 7

System Configuration.................................................................................................................. 7

Camera Connections ................................................................................ ..................................7

Adding Monitors ................... .......................................................................................................7

Connecting Recording Devices...................................................................................................8

Mouse Connections .................................. ... ..... ... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. .......... 8

Daisy–Chaining Equipment....................................... ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ....... 8

Alarm Connections.......................................................... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. .. . ....... 9

MENU SETUP AND OPERATION ............................................................................................... 10

Accessing the TOP and BOTTOM Menus........................................................ ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..10

Top Menu...............................................................................................................................10

Bottom Menu ......................... ................................................................................................10

Live............................................................................................................................................11

Playback.......................................................... ............................................. .............................11

Preview............................................ ................................................................................ .......... 11

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Setup Menu.......................................................................... .....................................................11

Time Date Setup.......................................... .. ... ..... ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ........ 12

Camera Access Setup................................................... .............................................. .......... 13

Camera Title Setup................................... ............................................. ................................14

Camera Sequence Setup............................ ..........................................................................14

Alarm Setup......................... .. ... ..... ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ..... ........15

Alarm History List ............................................. ..... ... ..... ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ........ 21

Motion Detection Setup .................................................... ... ..... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ...... ..24

Playback & Recording Setup ................................................ ........................................... ..... 27

Camera Picture Adjustment ..................................................................................................29

Macro Setup ..........................................................................................................................30

Unit Setup.............................. ................................................................................................31

Password Setup ....................................... ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ........ 32

POP–Up Menu..........................................................................................................................33

Live Camera Change................................................... ..... ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... ..33

VCR Camera Change............................................................................................................34

Zoom................................................................................. .....................................................34

Full ............................................ ............................................. ................................................34

Priority....................................... ............................................. ................................................35

Histogram ..............................................................................................................................35

Panic Record....................................... ................................................................................ ..35

Freeze............................................................................... .....................................................35

Sequence...............................................................................................................................35

Utilities ................................................................................................................................. ..36

APPENDIX A - TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. ........................................... .......... 39

APPENDIX B - REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION............................... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..40

RS-232 Remote Control Interface............................................... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ..... ... ... ..40

Button Commands................................................................................................. ................40

Immediate Commands ..........................................................................................................40

Time / Date Commands .............................. .......................................... ................................41

VCR Commands................................................................................................................... .41

Camera Commands .................... .......................................................................................... 41

Motion Commands ................................ ... ..... ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ..... ... ... ..41

Sequence Commands................................................................................................. .......... 41

Alarm Commands.................................................. ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... .....41

Other Commands .................................................................................................. ................42

APPENDIX C - FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ........................ ............................................. 43

APPENDIX D - SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................46

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Features

• Compatible with standard color cameras and other video sources

• Switchable between NTSC and PAL

• Able to decode tapes from many other brands of multiplexers

• Multiple user-selectable formats for displaying camera images.

• Multiple monitor outputs allow simultaneous multi-camera and full-screen viewing. (1 Main

and 1 Auxiliary on 4-ch unit; 1 Main and 4 Auxiliary on 9-ch and 16-ch units)

• On-screen display includes date, time, alarm status, video loss, camera number, and 24­character camera titles.

• Programmable day and night motion-detection schedules.

• Each camera has a programmable 256-target (16 x 16) motion-detection grid.

• Programmable vector-based motion detection in any direction.

• Nonvolatile program memory saves all user settings and protects them against power

outages.

• One TTL/CMOS contact closure alarm for each camera.

• Up to 4 cameras can be associated with a single contact closure alarm.

• Alarm input polarity is user selectable.

• VCR switch pulse input for synchronization with VCRs having switch pulse feature.

• Full triplex operation allows simultaneous recording, playback, and live viewing.

• 256-event alarm history log.

• Linear zoom IN and OUT up to 32 times.

• IR remote control capabilities.

Technical Overview

The Triplex Multiplexers feature motion detection, alarm association, and multi-lingual setup
menus.

The motion detection system senses motion vectors in any direction. The sensitivity can be
adjusted and set for day and night motion detection schedules. A motion tracking box gives
visual indications for easy setup.

The multiplexer contains both BNC and Y/C mini DIN inputs and outputs for VCR connection.
The main monitor connects to either a composite BNC or Y/C mini DIN output. There are four
BNC auxiliary outputs to be used for “spot” monitors or as sources of video for other devices.

The multiplexer has a large selection of user selectable display formats. It also has digital
zooming up to 32 times the original scene.

A multi-lingual menu allows for easy setup. The user’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile
memory to protect against loss of settings during power outages.

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The multiplexer plays back video tapes recorded with many other multiplexers. These include
but are not limited to: Dedicated Micros, Robot, Kalatel, and Pelco. Multiplexers can be “daisy
chained” and addressed and controlled by a single control panel. The multiplexer can also be
addressed by a computer using either an RS-232 or RS-485 connection.

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CHAPTER 2

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

This manual is to be used for all three models of the Triplex Color Multiplexers. The features
are the same with the exception of camera connection capability. This manual was written
based on the 16-channel unit. Note that some screens or option are not available for the 9 or 4­channel units due to reduced camera connections.

Front Panel Buttons

The buttons on the front panel of the multiplexer are used to switch between display modes,
operate the features of the unit, and select between the various cameras (4, 9, or 16).

Front View of 16-channel Multiplexer

DISPLAY

The DISPLAY button cycles the monitor display through the various display modes. The
complete list of display modes for the 16-channel unit is: 16(4x4), 13(1+12), 10(2+8), 9(3x3),
7(3+4), and (2x2) in live mode. The display modes for the 9-channel unit are: 9(3x3),
7(3+4) and 4(2x2). The display mode for the 4-channel unit is: 4(2x2).

In the VCR playback mode, the available display modes are 4x4, 3x3, and 2x2 for the 16­channel unit, 3x3 and 2x2 for the 9-channel unit, and 2x2 for the 4-channel unit.

PIP

The PIP button inserts a selected camera as a small image in a portion of the main screen.
Pressing the PIP button cycles through the PIP display option. To change the display in one
of the inset windows, select it using the front panel buttons.

NOTE: The PIP function is not operational during the VCR playback mode.

SEQUENCE

The SEQUENCE button activates the sequential viewing of cameras. Press the
SEQUENCE button while in the FULL SCREEN mode to start or stop the User Defined
Sequence.

FREEZE

The FREEZE button freezes the camera image(s) on the monitor display. The multiplexer
output for the VCR recording is still live during all display modes. Another push of this
button (or other buttons: ROTATE, DISPLAY, PIP, ZOOM, PLAYBACK) releases the freeze
mode.

ROTATE

The ROTATE mode changes the position of the inset display window on the screen for the
PIP, Dual PIP, and SQUISH screen displays.

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ZOOM

The ZOOM function expands the selected portion of a full frame camera image in live mode.
Pressing the ACCEPT button increases the magnification factor up to 32x. Pressing the
CANCEL button decreases the magnification from the zoomed image down to the original
image. Holding down the ACCEPT or CANCEL buttons speeds up the zoom process. To
exit a zoomed image, press the ZOOM button again.

ACCEPT / CANCEL / ARROW Buttons

The ACCEPT, CANCEL, and ARROW buttons are described together because they can be
used in conjunction with each other while maneuvering through the setup menu, as well as
being used independently to handle other multiplexer options.

ACCEPT – brings up a pop-up menu when a camera view is highlighted, sets selections on
the OSD menu, and decreases numbers or values in the number setup function.

CANCEL – acts as an “ESC” button, clears cameo selections, and increases numbers or
values in the number setup function.

UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT – the arrow buttons are used to move the cursor on the screen
Up, Down, Left or Right.

PLAYBACK

The PLAYBACK button is used to switch the multiplexer into the VCR playback mode or the
VCR preview mode. Pressing the button once puts it into the playback mode. Pressing the
2ND

button then the PLAYBACK button switches the unit to the preview mode.

MACRO

The MACRO button allows the user to program a new macro or activate an already
programmed macro. To program a macro, go to the Setup menu and select Macro Setup.
When the setup screen appears select the Macro number you want to record, perform the
steps of the macro function, then return to the Macro Setup screen to stop recording. To
see the recorded macro, press the Macro button then the camera number button.

MONITOR

The MONITOR button is used to assign the camera view to one of the four spot monitor
outputs. To assign the output, select the Monitor button, then press the 1, 2, 3, or 4 camera
button to select one of the four output, then press the camera button corresponding to the
camera video that is to be assigned to the output.

ALARM

Allows the user to generate an alarm. Press the ALARM button, then a camera button to
place that camera in the alarm mode.

P.REC

The P.REC button activates the panic record mode. To interrupt the programmed record
settings and capture video on a specific camera, press the P.REC button then the camera
button number of the desired recording.

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2ND

The 2ND button is used to reset alarms and select user defined modes.

CAMERA 1 – 16 Buttons

The Camera buttons are used to select cameras for viewing or as numbers in programming
configurations.

Back Panel Connections

The connections on the back of the multiplexer are explained below. The only difference
between the 4, 9, and 16-channel unit back panel connections are the number of camera inputs
and outputs.

IN

OUT

CAM 2

IN IN ININ

IN

IN

OUT OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

IN

CAM 3 CAM 4 CAM 5 CAM 6 CAM 7CAM 1 CAM 9 CAM 10 CAM 11 CAM 12 CAM 13 CAM 14

AUX

CAM 15 CAM 1 6CAM 8

1

MOUSE

A

LARM IN/OUT

MAIN

DC12V

MAIN

OUT

IN

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IN OUT

IN OUTVCR

CAM IN (1-4, 1-9, or 1-16)

The CAM IN connectors are used to connect the multiplexer to the video output of a BNC
camera.

CAM OUT (1-4, 1-9, or 1-16)

The CAM OUT connectors provide loop-through video options for the cameras connected to
CAM IN.

AUX (1, 2, 3, 4)

The AUX connections are Spot Monitor outputs. The Setup Menu allows the user to select
which cameras to output on each of the four AUX connections for viewing on accessory
monitors. (1 AUX on the 4-ch unit; 4 AUX on the 9-ch and 16-ch units)

MAIN (BNC and S-VIDEO)

The multiplexer offers two options for viewing the main video output from the unit, either
through a BNC connection or an S-Video connection.

VCR (IN and OUT) (BNC and S-VIDEO)

The multiplexer connects to an optional VCR through either the BNC or S-Video IN and
OUT connections.

MOUSE

As an alternative to the front panel buttons for operation, the menu operations can be
accessed through an option mouse.

ALARM IN/OUT

Alarming functions are accessed through the 50-pin alarm connector. Refer to the Alarm
Connections section on page 9 for more information on the pin out of the Alarm connector.

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RS-485 (IN and OUT)

The RS-485 S-Video connectors are used for remote control operations.

DC12V

The DC12V connection is the main power supply input for the multiplexer.

Setting for NTSC or PAL Operation

Upon initial setup, the multiplexer should be set to the NTSC or PAL configuration. When
changing the operation setting, all other unit settings return to the default configuration.

To set the multiplexer for NTSC operation:

1. Turn the power OFF.

2. Press and hold the ALARM and PLAYBACK buttons.

3. Turn ON the power.

To set the multiplexer for PAL operation:

1. Turn the power OFF.

2. Press and hold the ALARM and M ONI TO R but to n s.

3. Turn ON the power.

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CHAPTER 3

INSTALLATION

System Configuration

The Triplex Multiplexer is only one part of a complete system that controls cameras, monitors,
recording devices, alarm equipment, and other accessory items. The following figure illustrates
the connections feeding off a 16-channel multiplexer for a complete security system solution.

Camera Connections

The multiplexer supports 4, 9 or 16 camera inputs depending on the model. Cameras attach
directly to the BNC IN connectors. BNC OUT connections provide loop-out capability with an
auto-terminating feature for looping video to another device without additional termination.

NOTE: Connecting a cable to the loop-through connector switches off the termination. DO
NOT connect a cable to the BNC OUT connection unless it is connected to the input of another
video device.

Adding Monitors

The MAIN BNC output connections are for the primary monitors used with the system. There
are two connectors: a BNC connection and an S-VIDEO connection. Up to four auxiliary
monitors can be connected to the multiplexer for use as spot monitors or to view live video while
playing recorded video on the main monitor. The auxiliary monitors connect to the AUX BNC
connectors.

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Connecting Recording Devices

The multiplexer has both BNC and S-VIDEO connections for use with a recording device such
as a VCR or DVR (Digital Video Recorder). The figures below show examples of one VCR
connected to the multiplexer for use in both recording and playback, and two VCRs being used
to allow simultaneous recording and viewing of video.

Connection to a Single Recording Device

Using multiple Recording Devices

Mouse Connections

A mouse attached to the multiplexer allows the user the option of accessing setup menu options
by pointing and clicking the desired settings rather than using the front panel buttons. A
standard serial mouse (ex: Microsoft, Logitech) connects to the mini DIN connector labeled
MOUSE.

Daisy–Chaining Equipment

The multiplexer can be daisy-chained to other multiplexers or controlled by a remote keyboard.
To add another multiplexer to the system connect the RS-485 OUT connector of the additional
unit to the RS-485 IN connector on the initial multiplexer.

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Alarm Connections

The 50-pin ALARM IN/OUT connector features 16 alarm inputs, 16 alarm outputs, RS-232
connections, VCR trigger pulse, and various alarm settings. A sub-board is supplied with the
multiplexer to simplify connections. The board connects to the 50-pin connector via a ribbon
cable. See the following illustration for pin assignments.