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SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Hardware Installation
Before installing the VISTAPRO software, you must first connect the 4 Port PCI card and optional Alarm I/O
Board into your PC. The 4 Port PCI card has 4 Video inputs, allowing you to connect up to 4 cameras to
your system.
The connections and board lay out are shown below.
4 Port PCI Card Diagram
Camera 1-4:
RCA/BNC video inputs for connecting up to 4 cameras.
Power Out 1-4:
Power source for cameras (an alternative to an external adapter – power connector not
included with this system)
Power Supply:
Connects to the supplied power cable, allowing for cameras to receive power directly from
the computer’s Main Board.
GPIO Port:
Connects to the Alarm Block module if being used.
NOTE #1:
In order to connect a camera to the DC Power Out inputs, you need a Mini Plug
Connector. This connector is necessary because the power inputs on the PCI card
are smaller than conventional power inputs.
NOTE #2:
The power supply feature of the PCI card allows for a neater set up by eliminating
the need for further wires & adapters. However, this feature is not essential since the
cameras can also receive power from an external power supply.
DC+12V OUT 1
DC+12V OUT 2
DC+12V OUT 3
DC+12V OUT 4
Camera 1
Camera 2
Camera 3
Camera 4
Power Supply port
GPIO port