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Installation and Operation Instructions for the following models:

VLC485 

RS485 controller (2) RS232 ports (1) RS485 port, joystick control.  Desk top  

  

model, 24Vac input power

VLC485E 

230Vac PAL version 

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely. 

81-IN5240 

01-11-2012

© 2011, Moog Videolarm, Inc. All Rights Reserved

V L C 4 8 5   a n d   V L C 4 8 5 E

Summary of Contents for VLC485

Page 1: ...5 RS485 controller 2 RS232 ports 1 RS485 port joystick control Desk top model 24Vac input power VLC485E 230Vac PAL version Before attempting to connect or operate this product please read these instructions completely 81 IN5240 01 11 2012 2011 Moog Videolarm Inc All Rights Reserved VLC485 and VLC485E ...

Page 2: ...n be damaged if improperly handled or dropped If an item appears to have been damaged in shipment replace it properly in its carton and notify the shipper Be sure to save 1 The shipping carton and packaging material They are the safest material in which to make future shipments of the equipment 2 These Installation and Operating Instructions If technical support or service is needed contact us at ...

Page 3: ...spect to any Product requiring service during the warranty period which is subjected to any of the following abuse improper use negligence accident lightning damage or other acts of God i e hurricanes earthquakes modification failure of the end user to follow the directions outlined in the product instructions failure of the end user to follow the maintenance procedures recommended by the Internat...

Page 4: ...r 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 route...

Page 5: ...INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTORS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 F Alarm Camera Monitor for future use Presets Menu Sequence Auxiliary for future use Function for future use Auto Tour Zoom Out Zoom In Focus Far Focus Near Iris Close Iris Open 5VDC R R A B A B C 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N N O C OUT IN Power Input RS 485 Control Alarm Inputs Alarm Outputs PC Port MUX Port T T C ...

Page 6: ... 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 ...

Page 7: ...e camera position which means that you can build a system using multiple dome types TO CHANGE CAMERA PROTOCOL CAM 04 DOME TYPE VIDEOLARM Select a camera The current pan tilt type will display To select a different type press the STAR key until the desired type is displayed Press the POUND key to enter the selection Press MENU to exit the menu mode Press the MENU button Enter password if necessary ...

Page 8: ...you press it the next camera will be displayed When a blank appears that will be the end of the sequence 1 2 3 3 6 1 TO REVIEW A SEQUENCE A blank space will appear after the last camera of the current sequence 3 6 2 TO ADD A CAMERA TO A SEQUENCE A sequence may contain up to 16 camera entries If you have not filled a sequence and would like to add cameras to it do the following To add a camera to t...

Page 9: ...ion all controller activities including joystick movements are transmitted to the PC port This enables the controller to become a peripheral to a PC and act as the man machine interface for a system Following are the VLC485 protocols 4 1 PC PORT COMMANDS VLC485 RS232 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL NOTE This applies to software version 2 50 and later These messages are used to send and receive control mess...

Page 10: ... DESCRIPTION Camera select Monitor select Sequence status Sequence status Alarm active Alarm kill Aux function aux01 aux99 Information key Menu active Menu inactive T R T R T T T T R T T T T C M S S A A X B M M 0x01 0x63 0x01 0x63 0x00 0x01 0x01 0x0a K 0x01 0x6c B A I Current camera number Current monitor number Sequence off Sequence on Active alarm number Alarm has been detected on alarm input Ac...

Page 11: ...485 can be used in as a stand alone unit or as part of a system As part of a system the unit may be used with another VLC485 or with a PC The function is enabled through the menu MASTER UNIT NO Use the POUND key to scroll to Master Unit Press the MENU button MASTER UNIT YES Press STAR to toggle between YES to enable and NO to disable Press the POUND key to enable the selection Press MENU to exit t...

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