Setup guide

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Digital Sprite 2 uses 485-Bus networking to interconnect Dedicated Micros
products and accessories. Storage devices can be connected to the SCSI port,
and telemetry cameras can be connected to the serial ports. Devices that can
be connected to Digital Sprite 2 include:
Telemetry cameras
Storage devices
Ethernet networks
Alarms and Relays
Audio devices
485-Bus devices
Connecting telemetry cameras
Digital Sprite 2 supports numerous protocols to control coaxial, serial
(RS-232/485) and 485-Bus telemetry.
A remote keyboard is connected to the Digital Sprite 2 to gain control of the
telemetry function of the connected camera, refer to Connecting 485 Bus
devices.
The telemetry protocol type can be selected within the ‘Camera Setup’ and
‘Serial Telemetry Ports’ menus.
Coaxial Telemetry - Camera Setup Menu.
Serial Telemetry - Serial and Telemetry Ports Menu.
Coaxial telemetry
Digital Sprite 2 currently supports Dennard, Pelco Coaxitron* and BBV. Any of
the camera inputs can be enabled for coaxial telemetry.
Note: Using a BBV RX-100 protocol converter with the Digital Sprite 2 allows
control of most major manufacturer’s domes.
*The Tour, Patrol, and Auto-pan features are not available when using Pelco coaxitron domes on a
Digital Sprite 2. If you require these features you must use either a BBV RX-100 protocol
converter or serial telemetry.
Connecting external devices
STEP 1. Connect cameras
Connect cameras to the video inputs marked VID1 to VID6 (6-Way unit), to
VID9 (9-way unit) or to VID16 (16-way unit). Use the bottom row of connectors
for looping through to other equipment.
STEP 2. Connect monitors
Connect the video output marked MON A to the Main monitor (digital playback
and multiscreens).
Connect the video output marked MON B to the optional Spot monitor
(analogue full-screen images).
STEP 3. Connect the external devices
If external devices need to be connected to Digital Sprite 2, go to the next
section – ‘Connecting external devices’, before proceeding to Step 4.
STEP 4. Connect power
Once the Digital Sprite 2 is in its final position and all external devices have
been fitted and powered, connect power to the rear of the unit. The power-up
procedure may take a few minutes before Digital Sprite 2 can be used.
The unit will now record all cameras in a 24-hour
time-lapse mode without any further programming!