Pelco C2458M-E User Manual

INSTALLATION/OPERATION

IPS-CABLE

C2458M-E (10/06)

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Software Upload Files (Spectra and ExSite Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Windows-Based PC Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Install the Control Utility for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Install the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

How to Control a System Using a Windows-Based PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

PTZ Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

How to Upload Software Using a PC (Spectra and ExSite Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Palm Handheld Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Install the Control Utility for a Palm OS-Compatible Handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Install the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

How to Control a System Using a Palm OS-Compatible Handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

PTZ Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How to Upload Software Using a Palm OS-Compatible Handheld

(Spectra and ExSite Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

iPAQ Pocket PC Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Install the Control Utility for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Install the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

How to Control a System Using a Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

PTZ Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

How to Upload Software Using A Pocket PC (Spectra and ExSite Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

List of Illustrations

1 Cable Installation for a Windows-Based PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Cable Installation for a Palm OS-Compatible Handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3 Cable Installation for a Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Description

The IPS-CABLE provides the serial interface between an IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port or Spectra® dome system and a Windows interface cable transmits data for local viewing, programming, and pan/tilt/zoom control of a Spectra,

, or ExSite™ system. The cable can also upload revised operating software and language files

Esprit

-based PC, Palm OS®-compatible handheld, or iPAQ pocket PC. The

to a Spectra or an ExSite system.

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NOTE: The IPS-CABLE is compatible with Spectra III

Series and newer model systems. Spectra II

and previous dome systems do not support this product.

The following is supplied with the IPS-CABLE:

1 IPS-CABLE interface cable

1 Resource CD

NOTE: The serial interface connectors and matching connections for the PC, Palm OS-compatible handheld, and iPAQ pocket PC are not supplied with the IPS-CABLE.

GETTING STARTED

This manual is divided into the following sections:

• Windows-Based PC Installation and Operation

• Palm OS-Compatible Handheld Installation and Operation

• iPAQ Pocket PC Installation and Operation

Refer to the correct section to control or upload software using the IPS-CABLE and your selected device.

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SOFTWARE UPLOAD FILES (SPECTRA AND EXSITE SYSTEMS)

Upload software has a three-digit filename that identifies the software version.

Example: Filename 120 is system software version 1.20.

For Spectra III and ExSite systems, language files have a four-digit filename that identify file type and version. Standard language files (English, Spanish, Portugese, Italian, French, and German) start with the number 2. Alternate language files begin with the number 3 or higher.

Example: 2300 is the standard language file version 3.00.

For the latest version of upload software, see Software Downloads at www.pelco.com.

WARNING: To upload software using the IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port, the following system software must be installed:

• Spectra III dome drive must have software version 1.2 or highter installed.

• ExSite explosionproof system must have software version 1.13 or higher installed.

Software cannot be uploaded to an Esprit system.

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Windows-Based PC Installation and Operation

To interface with a Spectra dome drive or IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port using a Windows-based PC, first install the control/upload utility and then install the IPS-CABLE.

The control/upload utility is compatible with the following operating systems:

Windows Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows NT

NOTE: Know how to operate a Windows-based PC before attempting to control or upload software using the interface cable (IPS-CABLE).

INSTALL THE CONTROL UTILITY FOR WINDOWS

NOTE: If autoplay is not enabled on your system, you need to navigate to the CD drive and select

Start to open the main menu.

INSTALL THE CABLE

To install the IPS-cable, refer to Figure 1 and do the following:

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1. Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive. The main menu appears on the monitor.

2. Click the Control/Upload Utility button for Spectra, Esprit, or ExSite. The Install Shield Wizard starts.

3. Follow the instructions displayed on the monitor.

1. Connect a null modem cable (not supplied) to the COM1 or COM2 serial port on the PC.

2. Connect the 9-pin male connector from the IPS-CABLE to the null modem cable.

3. Connect the IPS-CABLE to the RJ-45 port of the Spectra dome drive or IPS-RDPE-2.

NOTE: When connected, the IPS-CABLE will interrupt control from the normal control source.

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RJ-45 PORT OF SPECTRA

CONNECT

RJ-45 PORT OF IPS-RDPE-2

COM 1

BNC CONNECTOR TO VIDEO INPUT ON MONITOR

COM 2

CONNECT TO COM 1 OR COM 2

ON PC

NULL MODEM CABLE (NOT SUPPLIED)

IPS CABLE

DB-9 MALE

Figure 1. Cable Installation for a Windows-Based PC

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HOW TO CONTROL A SYSTEM USING A WINDOWS-BASED PC

1. Click the application icon located on the PC desktop.

2. Select the protocol for the unit and then enter the unit address.

3. Select the port: COM1 or COM2.

4. Click the PTZ button.

PTZ CONTROL MENU

Iris Open: Tap the Open button to make a selection.

Iris Close: Tap the Close button to cancel a selection.

Focus Near: Tap the Near button to focus near.

Focus Far: Tap the Far button to focus far.

Zoom In: Tap the In button to zoom near.

Zoom Out: Tap the Out button to zoom far.

Preset 95: Tap the PGM button to access the programming menu for the system. Refer to

the operation and programming manual supplied with the Spectra, Esprit, or ExSite system.

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