Maxey Moverley Vista PowerDome Quick Reference Manual

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 2

1.1 Description 2

1.2 Operation Requirements 2

2. CONNECTIONS 2

2.1 Preparing the Cables 2

2.2 Cable Connections 3

2.3 Interface Module 3

3. ADDRESSING 4

3.1 Dip Switch Positions & Equivalent Values 4

4. DIP SWITCHES 5

5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT HELPLINE 5

6. REVISION HISTORY 6

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1. Introduction

This guide provided by Maxey Moverley Limited contains programming instructions to aid onsite
engineers in tackling common problems when installing Vista PowerDome cameras.

This information has been compiled from publicly available documentation in conjunction with the
observations of Maxey Moverley Limited.

1.1 Description

A PowerDome is a variable speed PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) dome camera used in CCTV systems for
discreet surveillance of a remote area. A PowerDome’s operational features are customized and
stored within its own on-board programmable non-volatile memory. PowerDomes are programmed
using Vista NPX/R/KDB/J3De or VPD-KBD controller keypads.

1.2 Operation Requirements

The PowerDome has three built-in receivers, two for RS485, PowerDome, and Pelco D, and one for
coaxial UTC control. The dome automatically detects the current protocol. UTC control requires a
Vista Triplex Columbus hard disk recorder and a minimum of one keyboard. A minimum of one
keyboard is required for RS485 control.

2. Connections

2.1 Preparing the cables

To make cable connections for the housing installation prepare the cables as shown in the diagram.

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2.2 Cable Connections

Make cable connections for both the Coaxial and UTP interface module as shown in the diagram.

2.3 Interface Module

Wire the interface module as sown in the diagram.

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3. Addressing

The receiver card mounted on the Power Domes pan/tilt contains a multi position DIP switch, as
seen below. Use the switch to assign a camera number to the Power Dome.

3.1 Dip Switch Positions & Equivalent Values

To program the receiver’s site number on the DIP switch use the table below:

Dip Switch Position Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Equivalent Value 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 x x

If you use the PowerDome with coaxial UTC telemetry, we recommend that you set the address
especially if you plan to add a VPD-ALM16 alarm module.

If you use RS485 directly from a Vista NPX/KBD/J3De or VPD-KBD keyboard that is also controlling
multiple Vista Triplex Columbus digital recorders or VDC1604 matrix units, address domes attached
to the units as follows:

• Unit with BaxNet address 1: 1 through 16

• Unit with BaxNet address 2: 17 through 32

• Unit with BaxNet address 3: 33 through 48

• Unit with BaxNet address 4: 49 through 64

For units with any other BaxNet address, domes should be numbered 1 through 16 and you should
use only one keyboard.

When you use UTC control, each receiver needs to tune to the transmitter. Select each dome in turn,
and pan left and right until the dome moves. This should take about 5 to 10 seconds.

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4. Dip switches

One way to determine which switches to use is to subtract the highest possible switch value from
the address you want, then subtract the highest possible switch value from the difference. Continue
to subtract the highest possible switch value from the difference until you have zero.

For example, if you want address 53:

Switch Address 53

Switch Address Switch Value Switch Values Switch On

53 - 32 = 21 6
21 - 16 = 5 5

5 - 4 = 1 3
1 - 1 = 0 1

Therefore, for address 53 you would use switches 1 (1), 3 (4), 5 (16), and 6 (32)

5. Technical Support Helpline

For help and guidance with installation issues, that are not covered within this guide please contact
our dedicated customer technical helpline on 01527 522299 and speak to one of our specially
trained technicians will who will be happy to assist you.

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6. Revision History

Revision

Date

Author

Amendments

Comments

1 24/04/13 DS First draft Issued for internal review

1.1 14/05/2013 DS Agreed format/content Issued for distribution