MS500 Series
Manual Switchers
Installation/
Operation Manual
C820M-D (1/01)
Pelco • 3500 Pelco Way, Clovis • CA 93612-5699 USA • www.pelco.com
In North America and Canada: Tel (800) 289-9100 or FAX (800) 289-9150
International Customers: Tel +1 (559) 292-1981 or FAX +1 (559) 348-1120
CONTENTS
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Section Page
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS................................................................ 3
DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 4
MODELS ....................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................5
TERMINATING SWITCHERS ....................................................................................5
LOOPING SWITCHERS ............................................................................................ 6
Coaxitron Transmitter .........................................................................................................6
SWITCHERS WITH AUDIO FOLLOW .......................................................................7
SWITCHERS WITH BALANCED AUDIO FOLLOW...................................................7
SWITCHERS WITH AMPLIFIED OUTPUT ................................................................ 8
OPERATION ......................................................................................................................8
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................8
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................. 10
WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION .................................................................... 12
Figure Page
1 MS500 Series Switchers - Terminating Configuration ........................................ 5
2 MS500 Series Switchers - Terminating Configuration with Coaxitron
Transmitter .........................................................................................................5
3 MS500 Series Switchers - Looping Configuration ............................................. 6
4 MS500 Series Switchers - Looping Configuration with ..................................... 6
5 MS500 Series Switchers with Audio Follow .......................................................7
6 MS500 Series Switchers with Balanced Audio Follow .......................................7
7 Schematic for 4-18 Position Manual Switchers .................................................. 9
8 Schematic for 40 Position Manual swithcers ..................................................... 9
LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
AVideo Coaxial Cable Requirements ................................................................... 5
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS
Prior to installation and use of this product, the following WARNINGS should be observed.
1. Installation and servicing should only be done by qualified service personnel and
conform to all local codes.
2. Unless the unit is specifically marked as a NEMA Type 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X ,6 or 6P
enclosure, it is designed for indoor use only and it must not be installed where
exposed to rain and moisture.
3. Only use replacement parts recommended by Pelco.
4. After replacement/repair of this unit’s electrical components, conduct a resistance
measurement between line and exposed parts to verify the exposed parts have not
been connected to line circuitry.
The product and/or manual may bear the following marks:
This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage constituting a risk of electric shock
is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature accompanying
this unit.
Please thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in this manual prior to installation
and operation.
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
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DESCRIPTION
The MS500 Series provides an inexpensive and reliable method of switching 4 to 18 inputs
to a single monitor output using interlocked manual pushbuttons. Included in this series is
the MS540 switcher with two monitor outputs and the capacity to switch up to 40 inputs with
a 14 pushbutton panel.
The MS500 Series Switchers are designed for either looping or terminating operation,
depending on the model.
MODELS
Terminating
MS504DT 4 inputs (UL)
MS508DT 8 inputs (UL)
MS512DT 12 inputs (UL)
MS518DT 18 inputs (UL)
MS540DT 40 inputs (UL)
MS504GDT 4 inputs, illuminated buttons, 120 VAC (UL)
MS508GDT Same as MS504GDT, 8 inputs (UL)
MS512GDT Same as MS504GDT, 12 inputs (UL)
MS512GDT/220 Same as MS512GDT except 230 VAC
MS518GDT Same as MS504GDT, 18 inputs (UL)
Terminating With Audio Follow
MS504AF 4 inputs (UL)
MS508AF 8 inputs (UL)
MS512AF 12 inputs (UL)
MS518AF 18 inputs (UL)
Terminating With Balanced Audio Follow
MS504BAF 4 inputs (UL)
MS508BAF 8 inputs (UL)
MS512BAF 12 inputs (UL)
Looping
MS504LDT 4 inputs (UL)
MS508LDT 8 inputs (UL)
MS512LDT 12 inputs (UL)
MS518LDT 18 inputs (UL)
MS540LDT 40 inputs, 2 monitor outputs 120 VAC (UL)
MS540LDT/220 Same as MS540LDT except 230 VAC
MS504GLDT 4 inputs, illuminated buttons, 120 VAC input (UL)
MS504GLDT/220 Same as MS504GLDT except 230 VAC
MS508GLDT Same as MS504GLDT, 8 inputs (UL)
MS512GLDT Same as MS504GLDT, 12 inputs (UL)
MS512GLDT/220 Same as MS512GLDT except 230 VAC
MS518GLDT Same as MS504GLDT, 18 inputs (UL)
Looping With Audio Follow
MS504AFL 4 inputs (UL)
MS508AFL 8 inputs (UL)
MS512AFL 12 inputs (UL)
MS518AFL 18 inputs (UL)
Looping With Balanced Audio Follow
MS504BAFL 4 inputs (UL)
MS508BAFL 8 inputs (UL)
MS512BAFL 12 input (UL)INSTALLATION
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