Panasonic AW-IF400G User Manual

Protocol Converter

AW-IF400G

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,

please read these instructions completely.

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NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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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.

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triangle is intended to alert the user to the
pres ence of im p or t ant oper ating an d
maintenance (service) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

indicates safety information.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
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
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if
not installed and used in accordance 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.

Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance,
the user must use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to external units. Also, any unauthorized
changes or modifications to this equipment could void
the user’s authority to operate it.

This class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

For CANADA

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indicates safety information.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

Note:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the
bottom of the unit.

WARNING:

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO
DRIPPI NG OR SPLA SHING AND THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VA SE S, SH A LL B E P LAC E D ON TH E
APPARATUS.

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they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your
products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative

effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

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If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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indicates safety information.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding­type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or tabl e s pecified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
c a ut io n w he n m o vi n g t h e
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the
applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Power Off Before Connecting or Disconnecting Cables.

Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure to switch

power off.

• Handle Carefully.

Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock or

vibration. This is important to prevent trouble.

• Avoid Humidity and Dust.

Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place because

much humidity and dust will cause damage to the parts
inside.

• Operating Temperature Range

Avoid using the product at a cold place below 14°F (–10°C)

or at a hot place above 113°F (+45°C) because extremely
low or high temperature will adversely affect the parts
inside.

Precautions for use

Contents

Precautions for use .......................................................... 4

Introduction .......................................................................

5

Major operating controls and their functions ................

6

Connections ...................................................................... 9

When controlling AW-PH400 from

AW-RP605A (AW-RP605) ..........................................

10

When controlling AW-PH400 from AW-RP555 ............ 11

When controlling AW-PH400 from AW-RP655 ............ 12

When controlling AW-PH350 from AW-RP400 ............ 13

When controlling AW-PH360 from AW-RP400 ............ 14

When controlling AW-PH650 from AW-RP400 ............ 15

When using the extended distance transmission

function of AW-RP400 and AW-PH400 ......................

16

When using the extended distance transmission

function of AW-RP400 and AW-PH360 ......................

17

Appearance ..................................................................... 18

Specifications ................................................................. 19

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Introduction

By using this unit, AW-PH400 can be controlled from AW-RP605/AW-RP605A/AW-RP655/AW-RP555.
Additionally, the controllable distance between AW-RP400 and AW-PH400/AW-PH360 can be extended up to
3,280 feet (1,000 meters).
AW-PH350/AW-PH360/AW-PH650 can also be controlled from AW-RP400.

Notes

 The connections other than above examples cannot be done.

 When controlling the AW-PH400 from the AW-RP605A:

• The AW-PH400 has no backlash so it is not necessary to adjust the backlash compensation.

• The maximum memory time of the tracing memory is 300 seconds.

• DIAGONAL MOTION cannot be set from ON to OFF or vice versa. It is always in effect.

• PRESET SPEED can be changed by setting DIAGONAL MOTION to ON and adjusting the DIAGONAL SPEED value.

• The maximum controllable distance is 1,000 meters between the AW-RP605A and AW-IF400G and 500 meters between the
AW-PH400 and AW-IF400G.

 When controlling the AW-PH350 from the AW-RP400:

• The tracing memory data cannot be stored, played or deleted.

• TILT RANGE cannot be switched. It is fixed at 190 degrees.

• Backlash in the AW-PH350 cannot be compensated for.

• DIAGONAL MOTION cannot be set.

• The maximum controllable distance is 500 meters between the AW-RP400 and AW-IF400G and 1,000 meters between the
AW-PH350 and AW-IF400G.

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Major operating controls and their functions

 Power LED [POWER]

This lights up green when DC power is supplied to the DC
12 V input connector

.

 Transmission Status LED [COMMUNICATE]

This lights up when data is being transmitted between the
controller and pan/tilt head.

 Extended Distance Transmission LED [EXTENSION]

This lights up when this unit is used to extend the
transmission distance between AW-RP400 and
AW-PH400.

Front panel

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Major operating controls and their functions

Rear panel

 Controller connector [CONTROLLER]

Use the controller CONTROL OUT TO PAN/TILT terminal
and a 10BASE-T (equivalent to UTP category 5) straight
cable for connection.

 Pan/tilt head connector [PAN-TILT HEAD]

Use the pan/tilt head IP/RP terminal and a 10BASE-T
(equivalent to UTP category 5) straight cable for
connection.

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Major operating controls and their functions

 Function Switches [SW1, SW2, SET UP]

(Factory defaults: SW1 = OFF, SW2 = OFF,
SET UP No.1 = ON, SET UP No.2 to 4 = OFF)
This is used to select the operations of the AW-IF400.
Before changing a setting, the power must be turned off.
SETUP No.3 is the tilt range selector switch which is used
to control the AW-PH400 from the AW-RP605A.
At the ON position, the range is 300 degrees; at the OFF
position, it is 190 degrees. For any other combination, use
the switch at the OFF position.

Functions

SW1 SW2

SET UP

No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4

MODE SET TILT RANGE NOT USE

Controlling PH400 from RP605A OFF OFF ON OFF

ON

(300 deg)

OFF

(190 deg)

OFF

Extending communication distance

between RP400 and PH400

ON ON OFF OFF

OFF

(Set at RP400)

OFF

Controlling PH350 from RP400 OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF

 DC 12 V input connector [DC12V IN]

Connect the AW-PS505A AC adapter (sold separately) to
this socket.

 Cable clamp

This is used to clamp the power cable in place and
prevent it from coming loose.

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Connections

• Before proceeding with the connections, turn off the power.

• For further details on connecting the devices, refer to the operating instructions accompanying
the devices concerned.

• For further details on operating the devices, refer to the operating instructions accompanying
the devices concerned.

• Use a separate cable compensator if the video signal cable is longer than 500 meters.

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Connections

CONTROL OUT
TO PAN/TILT HEAD

Main unit

Control panel

(max. 1000 m)

(max. 500 m)

Multi-function controller

AW-RP605A

10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

Convertible
camera

Camera cable
supplied with
AW-PH400

AC power cable
supplied with
AW-PH400

Protocol converter
AW-IF400G

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

Zoom lens

IP/RP

Indoor pan/tilt head

AW-PH400

When controlling AW-PH400 from AW-RP605A (AW-RP605)

• Switch settings

SW1 SW2

SET UP

1 2 3 4

OFF OFF ON OFF

ON

(300 deg)

OFF

(190 deg)

OFF

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Connections

(max. 1000 m)

(max. 500 m)

Multi hybrid control panel

AW-RP555

10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

Convertible
camera

Camera cable
supplied with
AW-PH400

AC power cable
supplied with
AW-PH400

Protocol converter
AW-IF400G

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

Zoom lens

IP/RP

Indoor pan/tilt head

AW-PH400

When controlling AW-PH400 from AW-RP555

• Switch settings

SW1 SW2

SET UP

1 2 3 4

OFF OFF ON OFF

ON

(300 deg)

OFF

(190 deg)

OFF

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Connections

(max. 1000 m)

(max. 500 m)

Multi-function controller

AW-RP655

10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

Convertible
camera

Camera cable
supplied with
AW-PH400

AC power cable
supplied with
AW-PH400

Protocol converter
AW-IF400G

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

Zoom lens

IP/RP

Indoor pan/tilt head

AW-PH400

When controlling AW-PH400 from AW-RP655

• Switch settings

SW1 SW2

SET UP

1 2 3 4

OFF OFF ON OFF

ON

(300 deg)

OFF

(190 deg)

OFF

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Connections

When controlling AW-PH350 from AW-RP400

CONTROL IN
IP/RP

Indoor pan/tilt head

AW-PH350

Pan/tilt control panel

AW-RP400

CONTROL OUT
TO PAN/TILT
HEAD

10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable

Protocol converter
AW-IF400G

Remote

operation

panel

AW-CB400

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

Convertible
camera

Camera cable
AW-CA50T29
AW-CA50C29

AC adapter
AW-PS300A

Zoom lens

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

(max. 500 m)

(max. 1000 m)

• Switch settings

SW1 SW2

SET UP

1 2 3 4

OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF

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Connections

When controlling AW-PH360 from AW-RP400

(The tracing memory function is not available.)

 Set the SW1 switch on the CPU circuit board of AW-PH360 to “For RP605”.

(For details, refer to the operating instructions for the AW-PH360.)

CONTROL IN
IP/RP

Indoor pan/tilt head

AW-PH360

Pan/tilt control panel

AW-RP400

CONTROL OUT
TO PAN/TILT
HEAD

10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable

Protocol converter
AW-IF400G

Remote

operation

panel

AW-CB400

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

Convertible
camera

Camera cable
supplied with
AW-PH360

AC adapter
AW-PS300A

Zoom lens

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

(max. 500 m)

(max. 1000 m)

• Switch settings

SW1 SW2

SET UP

1 2 3 4

OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF

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Connections

When controlling AW-PH650 from AW-RP400

( For the connections of the AW-PH650 pan/tilt head, camera housing, and

camera, refer to the operating instructions for the AW-PH650.)

Pan/tilt control panel

AW-RP400

CONTROL OUT
TO PAN/TILT
HEAD

10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable

Protocol converter
AW-IF400G

Remote

operation

panel

AW-CB400

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

(max. 500 m)

(max. 1000 m)

• Switch settings

SW1 SW2

SET UP

1 2 3 4

OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF

Outdoor
pan/tilt head
AW-PH650

To be locally
purchased

RJ-45 relay adapter

REMOTE

POWER

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Connections

Pan/tilt control panel

AW-RP400

Remote

operation

panel

AW-CB400

CONTROL OUT
TO PAN/TILT
HEAD

10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable

Protocol converter
AW-IF400G

IP/RP

Indoor pan/tilt head

AW-PH400

 When using the extended distance transmission function

of AW-RP400 and AW-PH400

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

Convertible
camera

Camera cable
supplied with
AW-PH400

AC power cable
supplied with
AW-PH400

Zoom lens

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

(max. 500 m)

(max. 500 m)

• Switch settings

SW1 SW2

SET UP

1 2 3 4

ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

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Indoor pan/tilt head

AW-PH360

Pan/tilt control panel

AW-RP400

CONTROL OUT
TO PAN/TILT
HEAD

10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable

Protocol converter
AW-IF400G

Remote

operation

panel

AW-CB400

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

Convertible
camera

Camera cable
supplied with
AW-PH360

AC adapter
AW-PS300A

Zoom lens

AC adapter
AW-PS505A

(max. 500 m)

(max. 500 m)

Connections

 When using the extended distance transmission function

of AW-RP400 and AW-PH360

(The tracing memory function is available.)

• Switch settings

SW1 SW2

SET UP

1 2 3 4

ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

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1/4

(6)

1-15/16

(50)

9/16

(15)

5-11/16

(145)

3-3/8

(85)

1-3/16

(30)

Appearance

 For mounting and other applications, use the screw

(M3 screw) holes in the side panels.
Do not use screws longer than 10 mm.

Unit: inch (mm)

M3 screw hole
(in 4 locations)

( Located in the

same positions
on both sides)

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Specifications

Controller supported: AW-RP400, AW-RP555, AW-RP605, AW-RP605A, AW-RP655
Pan/tilt head supported: AW-PH350, AW-PH360, AW-PH400, AW-PH650
Input connectors

DC 12 V IN socket: Supply DC 12 V from the general-purpose AC adapter.

(Recommended AC adapter: AW-PS505A)

Input/Output connector

CONTROLLER: RJ45, modular jack

10BASE-T straight cable (UTP category 5)

PAN-TILT HEAD: RJ45, modular jack

10BASE-T straight cable (UTP category 5)

Switch functions: Controller / Pan/Tilt Head selector switch (SW1, SW2, SET UP)
Indicator: POWER, COMMUNICATE, EXTENSION
Allowable operating temperature:

14°F to 113°F (–10°C to +45°C)

Ambient operating humidity:

30% to 90% (no condensation)

Dimensions (WHD): 5-11/16”1-3/16”3-3/8” (1453085 mm) (excluding rubber feet)
Weight: Approx. 0.9 lbs. (0.4 kg)
Finish: AV ivory paint (color resembling Munsell 7.9Y 6.8/0.8)

Weight and dimensions indicated are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Source voltage: DC 10.8 V to DC 16.0 V
Power consumption: 1.5 W

indicates safety information.

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Printed in Japan
Gedruckt in Japan
Imprimé au Japon
Stampato in Giappone
Impreso en Japón

Напечатано в Японии

在日本印制

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