Installation guide

TX1500 Manual V5.1 April 2014 Page 4 of 36 TX1500 MATRIX
OVERVIEW
The TX1500 is a video matrix and telemetry control system offering control of up to 96 cameras from 4 control
positions. Eight monitor outputs are provided with monitors 1, 2, 3 & 4 having on screen display.
BBV & VISTA up-the-coax and BBV 422 & VISTA 485 linked receivers and domes can be controlled when
viewed on any monitor. Pelco and VCL up-the-coax control is limited to monitors 1-4.
Monitor outputs tested via CRT Monitors, recommended maximum cable (RG59) distance from matrix = 25 meters.
TFT Monitors may require additional amplification.
Site alarms and contacts are handled with alarm cards, each providing 16 inputs. Up to 6 alarm cards can be linked
into the TX1500 system either locally or remotely offering 96 alarm inputs
The TX1500/BBUS-IF interface, which appears as another Keyboard, gives off-site control, via video/data transmission
equipment, and local control from PC and other equipment. The interface can be controlled using either the TX1000 or
TX1500 control protocol via either RS232 or RS422.
The TX1500 matrix communicates with all Keyboards, alarm cards and BBUS-IF interfaces via a polled 4-wire
multidrop RS422 control bus named BBUS.
The matrix itself is in a subrack which can be fitted to a 19” rack using supplied fixing brackets. The fixing brackets
can be mounted on the front or rear face of the subrack. By fitting the ears on the back of the subrack, it can also be
wall mounted.
Alarm cards, BBUS-IF and StarCards are supplied in 1U sub racks as standard or can be fitted into the subrack with
the matrix if specified when ordering.
Larger subracks than standard can be supplied if specified when ordering.
PRODUCT CODES
TX1500/16/8 16 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc Keyboard (supplied in 3U subrack)
TX1500/32/8 32 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc Keyboard (supplied in 3U subrack)
TX1500/48/8 48 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc Keyboard (supplied in 5U subrack)
TX1500/64/8 64 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc Keyboard (supplied in 5U subrack)
TX1500/80/8 80 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc Keyboard (supplied in 7U subrack)
TX1500/96/8 96 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc Keyboard (supplied in 7U subrack)
TX1500/KBD Keyboard with 3-axis joystick
TX1500/AL16 16 input alarm card, volts free normally closed inputs
TX1500/BBUS-IF BBUS Interface to allow control from a PC or other 3
rd
party equipment
STARCARD StarCard with 8 x RS422/485 outputs to allow star wired telemetry
STARCARD/CONVERTER As STARCARD with built in protocol conversion to allow control of domes etc.
EXPANDING AN EXISTING SYSTEM on site (maximum of 96 camera inputs)
The TX1500 can be expanded to a maximum of 96 cameras.
Larger subracks are included when required necessary. All the cards from the existing subrack must be transferred to
the new subrack. Note down and put somewhere safe all the external connection information to aid re-commissioning
the system.
PRODUCT CODES
TX1500/EXP16/17-32/MK2 16 video input card to expand from a 16 camera to 32 camera system
TX1500/EXP16/33-48/MK2 16 video input card to expand from a 32 camera to 48 camera system
TX1500/EXP16/49-64/MK2 16 video input card to expand from a 48 camera to 64 camera system
TX1500/EXP16/65-80/MK2 16 video input card to expand from a 64 camera to 80 camera system
TX1500/EXP16/81-96/MK2 16 video input card to expand from a 80 camera to 96 camera system
3U TX1500/3U-SUBRACK
5U TX1500/5U-SUBRACK
7U TX1500/7U-SUBRACK