ADACSNET USB CONTROL MODULE
8200-0310-01, REV. B
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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ADACSNET
USB Control Module
Installation Guide
The USB Control Module allows a host computer
such as an Intellex digital video management
system (or a PC with a USB port) to control one or
more American Dynamics camera domes using the
SensorNet (RS485) communication protocol.
This guide explains:
- Features of the module and basic hookup
- Information required to download special
software, if required
- SensorNet Rules and network types.
© Sensormatic 2004
Features and Hookup
The USB Control Module contains the following:
-
USB port:
Connects to the host computer.
-
Communication LEDs:
A yellow LED indicates
correct USB connection by glowing steadily or
blinking. Immediately after power is turned on, a
green LED glows steadily for about 3 seconds
then turns off. This LED also blinks every time a
data packet is sent to the camera dome.
-
Termination switch:
Termination is indicated
by a resistor symbol near the switch. See
“SensorNet Rules and Network Types” in this
document for when to set the switch.
The following diagram shows how to hook up the
control module between the host (Intellex or PC)
and a camera.
Software Installation for
Non-Intellex Systems
If not connecting the module to an Intellex system,
special drivers and utilities software must be
downloaded to your personal computer that enable
its use.
USB Control Module Software Utilities User
Guid
e 8200-0310-02 explains how to download this
software. To obtain this guide:
1. On the internet, go to
http://www.americandynamics.net
and select
“Software Downloads”.
2. Click on the USB Control Module picture.
3. Download
USB Control Module Software
Utilities User Guid
e 8200-0310-02.
Termination
Switch
USB Port
Communication LEDs
2-Pin SensorNet
Connection
SensorNet
Connection
USB Port
Control
Module
To J-Boxes or
Camera Domes
Host (Intellex shown)
