TOSHIBA VLC48 User Guide

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PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS

Speciﬁ cation Catalog

Number Section

INSTRUCTIONS 5240 2C

MODEL: Pan/Tilt Controller

VLC485

A NOTE BEFORE BEGINNING

Each camera controlled by the VLC485 must have a unique address. The default address for most cameras is "1". See the instructions for your camera for steps to change the address.

1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

1.0 Table of Contents 1

1.1 General Description 1

1.2 Speciﬁ cation 1

1.3 Included Accessories 2

1.4 Location and Description of Controls 2

1.5 Location of Connectors 2

1.6 Connections 3

2.0 Control of Basic Functions 3

2.1 Camera SelectionPan/Tilt Movement 3

2.2 Camera Zoom/ Focus/Iris Functions 3

2.3 Pan/Tilt Movement 3

2.4 Presets 3

2.5 Autotour 4

2.6 Sequencing 4

2.7 Alarms 4

3.0 Menu Items 4

3.1 Dome Selection Type 4

3.2 Multiplexer Type 4

3.3 Preset Lockout 4

3.4 Autotour Dwell 5

3.5 Beep Enable 5

3.6 Sequence 5

3.7 Sequence Dwell 6

3.8 Alarms 6

3.9 Pass Code 6

4.0 PC Port 6

4.1 PC Port Commands 6

4.2 General Command Message Format 6

4.3 Motion Command Messages 6

4.4 Preset and Dome Parameter Messages 7

4.5 Controller Parameter Messages 7

4.6 Custom Controller LCD Messages 7

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The VLC485 is a pan/tilt controller that ties together the major elements of an integrated system and provides a single human interface for the system. As such, the VLC485 can control pan/tilt units, interface to multiplexers, and communicate with a personal computer for computer-controlled operation.

The LCD is used to display current status as well as to provide a menu system for setting operational parameters.

The VLC485 is designed for desktop operation; all connectors are located in the rear of the unit so that all cables can be routed from the back of the unit.

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Power Source

Data Connections

Pan/Tilt Control

Camera Control

Multiplexer Control

Alarms

Conﬁ guration

Display

External Serial

Communications Port

Operating Environment

5v DC 250 ma.

4-pin compression connector: RS485/422 Pan/Tilt control network. 9-pin d-sub connector: RS232 multiplexer port. 9-pin d-sub connector: RS232 external serial communications port.

Maximum number of pan/tilts: 99. Protocols: Videolarm, Sensormatic, Pelco, and Kalatel. Manual control: pan, tilt via joystick. Speed: Variable. Presets: go to, set, clear. Autotour (Videolarm protocol): on, off, set dwell, set speed.

Manual control: Zoom, focus, iris. Auto: focus, iris (where supported by camera).

Protocols: TBD. Number of channels: up to 32.

Eight external alarm inputs and one relay contact alarm output.

Menu driven, access controlled by optional passcode.

LCD, 20 character x 2 lines.

9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 start, 1stop, no parity Protocols: Videolarm, Pelco P.

Temperature: 0˚ C – 50˚ C. Humidity: 90% maximum (noncondensing). Altitude: 10,000 ft. maximum.

2525 Park Central Blvd. • Decatur, GA 30035 • (770) 987-7550 • 800-554-1124 • Fax 800-826-0366 • www.videolarm.com

1.3 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

(1) Control Output Connector

(1) Alarm Output Connector

(1) 5 VDC AC Adapter

1.4 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

Auxiliary

(for future use)

Sequence

Alarm

1, 2, 3...

Camera

Monitor

(for future use)

Presets

1.5 LOCATION OF INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS

RS-485 Control

Function

(for future use)

Alarm Inputs

Auto Tour Zoom Out / Zoom In

Focus Far / Focus Near Iris Close / Iris Open

PC Port

5VDC

Power Input

R R

T T

A B A B

Alarm Outputs

OUT IN N N

C 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

O C

MUX Port

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1.6 CONNECTIONS

There are ﬁ ve connectors on the VLC485 Controller. These connec- tors are a 9-pin connector for RS232 connections to a PC, a 9-pin connector for RS232 connections to an external device, a 4-pin compression connector for the RS485/422 pan/tilt network, and a 9-pin terminal for alarm inputs. The RS232 ports are conﬁ gured as data communication equipment (DCE) ports.

1. Multiplexer Connector: (Not Supplied)

Pin DCE Function 1 2 Transmit data (to main multiplexer) 3 Receive data (from main multiplexer) 4 5 Signal Ground 6 7 8 Signal Ground 9 Transmit data (to expansion multiplexer)

2. PC Connector: (Not Supplied)

Pin DCE Function 1 2 Transmit (to PC) 3 Receive (from PC) 4 5 Signal Ground 6 7 8 9

3. Multiplexer Connector: (Included)

Pin Function 1 Alarm 1 input 2 Alarm 2 input 3 Alarm 3 input 4 Alarm 4 input 5 Alarm 5 input 6 Alarm 6 input 7 Alarm 7 input 8 Alarm 8 input 9 Alarm Common 10 Alarm Output NO Contact 11 Alarm Output NO Contact 12 Alarm Output Common

4. Pan/Tilt Network Connector: (Included)

Pin Function 1 TXA to pan/tilts 2 TXB to pan/tilts 3 RXA from pan/tilts 4 RXB from pan/tilts

5. Power 5VDC: (Included)

1 Center Contact + (Plus) 2 Outside Contact - (Minus)

2.0 CONTROL OF THE BASIC FUNCTIONS

2.1 CAMERA SELECTION

In order to view or control a camera and the pan/tilt, the camera must be selected. To do this, enter the camera number using the keypad and press the CAMERA button. The LCD should show the following:

CAM 01

2.2 PAN/TILT MOVEMENT

Pan/tilt movement is controlled by the joystick. If the selected pan/tilt supports variable speed operation the speed of the pan/tilt will be increased as the joystick is moved away from the center position.

2.3 CAMERA ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS FUNCTIONS

Use the ZOOM OUT/ZOOM IN key to operate the zoom function of a selected camera. NOTE: Whenever the camera zoom is changed, the controller places the camera into auto focus and auto iris mode if these modes are available.

If you want to focus a camera manually press the FOCUS FAR/FOCUS NEAR keys.

The IRIS CLOSED/IRIS OPEN keys will allow you to change the iris setting of a camera. NOTE: Some cameras provide continuous iris function as the keys are held down; others may require repetitive key presses.

2.4 PRESETS

For pan/tilts that support presets, up to 99 can be programmed on the VLC485. To LOCKOUT presets, see Menu Section, Item 3.3.

TO SET A PRESET:

CAM 01

Select a camera and position it to the desired location.

Enter the preset number (1 - 99) on the keyboard.

CAM 01

For errors or to change the preset number repeat the procedure.

TO GO TO A PRESET: Select the camera as noted above. Enter the preset number. Press the PRESET button and the camera will go to the preset location. The LCD will show the camera number and preset number as shown above.

TO CLEAR A SINGLE PRESET: Select the camera as noted above. Enter the preset number, press the STAR (*) key, then press the PRESET button.

TO CLEAR ALL PRESETS: Select the camera as noted above. Press the STAR (*) key, then press the PRESET button. A "?" will appear. Press PRESET again and all presets for that camera will be cleared. To cancel this function, press the STAR (*) key.

PRESET 07

Press the POUND (#) key, then press the PRESETS key.

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