DS2 Setup Guide

DS2

2. If multiple alarm modules are required then each will need to be addressed; consult the

alarm module documentation for details.

3. Connect the 485-bus cable from the alarm module to one of the 485-bus sockets on the

unit.

4. The polarity of the alarms (normally open/closed) is set in the ‘Alarms and Presets’ menu

page.

Note:

The alarm contacts do not have to correspond to the equivalent camera number, for

example alarm 2 could trigger camera 1, 2 and 3 into alarm mode, refer to Alarms and

Presets menu for conguration details.

An alarm trigger can be programmed to perform any of the following:

Action

Close/Open Relay

Change the record Rate

Display the alarm camera on Main/Spot Monitor

Send a camera to a preset position

Menu page

Alarm Options

Alarms & Presets

An example of connecting a remote alarm box to the unit.

485 bus

Remote

Keyboard

Remote

Alarm

Box

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

EVENT

GOTO

COPY

LIVE PLAY SPOT RECORD

MODE