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INSTRUCTIONS 5240 2C

MODEL: Pan/Tilt Controller

VLC485

PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS

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1.0 Table of Contents 1

1.1 General Description 1

1.2 Speciﬁ cation 1

1.3 Included Accessories 2

1.4 Location and Description of Controls 2

1.5 Location of Connectors 2

1.6 Connections 3

2.0 Control of Basic Functions 3

2.1 Camera SelectionPan/Tilt Movement 3

2.2 Camera Zoom/ Focus/Iris Functions 3

2.3 Pan/Tilt Movement 3

2.4 Presets 3

2.5 Autotour 4

2.6 Sequencing 4

2.7 Alarms 4

3.0 Menu Items 4

3.1 Dome Selection Type 4

3.2 Multiplexer Type 4

3.3 Preset Lockout 4

3.4 Autotour Dwell 5

3.5 Beep Enable 5

3.6 Sequence 5

3.7 Sequence Dwell 6

3.8 Alarms 6

3.9 Pass Code 6

4.0 PC Port 6

4.1 PC Port Commands 6

4.2 General Command Message Format 6

4.3 Motion Command Messages 6

4.4 Preset and Dome Parameter Messages 7

4.5 Controller Parameter Messages 7

4.6 Custom Controller LCD Messages 7

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1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The VLC485 is a pan/tilt controller that ties together the major

elements of an integrated system and provides a single human

interface for 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 routed from

the back of the unit.

1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Power Source

Data Connections

Pan/Tilt Control

Camera Control

Multiplexer Control

Alarms

Conﬁ guration

Display

External Serial

Communications Port

Operating Environment

4-pin compression connector:

RS485/422 Pan/Tilt control net-

work.

9-pin d-sub connector: RS232 mul-

tiplexer port.

9-pin d-sub connector: RS232

external serial communications

port.

5v DC 250 ma.

Maximum number of pan/tilts: 99.

Protocols: Videolarm, Sensormatic,

Pelco, and Kalatel.

Manual control: pan, tilt via joy-

stick.

Speed: Variable.

Presets: go to, set, clear.

Autotour (Videolarm protocol): on,

off, set dwell, set speed.

Manual control: Zoom, focus, iris.

Auto: focus, iris (where supported

by camera).

Protocols: TBD.

Number of channels: up to 32.

Eight external alarm inputs and

one relay contact alarm output.

Menu driven, access controlled

by optional passcode.

LCD, 20 character x 2 lines.

9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 start, 1stop,

no parity

Protocols: Videolarm, Pelco P.

Temperature: 0˚ C – 50˚ C.

Humidity: 90% maximum (non-

condensing).

Altitude: 10,000 ft. maximum.

A NOTE BEFORE BEGINNING

Each camera controlled by the VLC485 must have a unique

address. The default address for most cameras is "1". See the

instructions for your camera for steps to change the address.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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for TOSHIBA PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS Specification Number INSTRUCTIONS 5240 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Catalog Section The VLC485 is a pan/tilt controller that ties together the major elements of an integrated system and provides a single human interface for the system. As such, the VLC485 can control pan/tilt units, interface to multiplexers, and communicate with a personal computer for computer-controlled operation.
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1.3 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES (1) Control Output Connector (1) Alarm Output Connector (1) 5 VDC AC Adapter 1.4 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Auxiliary Function (for future use) (for future use) Sequence Alarm 1, 2, 3... F Auto Tour Camera 1 2 3 Zoom Out / Zoom In Monitor 4 5 6 Focus Far / Focus Near Presets 7 8 9 Iris Close / Iris Open Menu * 0 # (for future use) 1.
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2.0 CONTROL OF THE BASIC FUNCTIONS 1.6 CONNECTIONS There are five connectors on the VLC485 Controller. These connectors are a 9-pin connector for RS232 connections to a PC, a 9-pin connector for RS232 connections to an external device, a 4-pin compression connector for the RS485/422 pan/tilt network, and a 9-pin terminal for alarm inputs. The RS232 ports are configured as data communication equipment (DCE) ports. 2.
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2.5 AUTO TOUR 3.1 DOME TYPE SELECTION The VLC485 can accommodate pan/tilts that support Auto tour functions. To start a pan/tilt on an Autotour, press the AUTO TOUR button. For Toshiba domes, enter 70 and press the PRESETbutton. CAM 01 Videolarm designed the VLC485 to support RS485/422 control protocols from a number of manufacturers. Dome type selection is independent of the camera position, which means that you can build a system using multiple dome types. For Toshiba domes, select Pelco P.
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3.4 AUTO TOUR DWELL 3.6.2 TO ADD A CAMERA TO A SEQUENCE Auto tour Dwell defines how long the pan/tilt will stay at each preset in the auto tour. This parameter is preset in the pan/tilt, but the VLC485 allows you to override that setting via the menu if this feature is supported by the pan/tilt. A range from 3 to 99 seconds can be set. 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. Press the MENU button.
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3.7 SEQUENCE DWELL 4.0 PC PORT The sequence dwell interval defines how long the camera will stay active in the sequence. The factory default dwell time is 3 seconds, but this may be changed to any time between 1 and 99 seconds. The VLC485 uses the PC port to communicate with the serial communications port of a PC or modem. The PC or other connected device uses a protocol to control either the VLC485 or other devices connected to the VLC485, such as the pan/tilt units.
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4.4 PRESET AND DOME PARAMETER MESSAGES 4.6 CUSTOM CONTROLLER LCD MESSAGES These commands control the position presets and some of the operational parameters of the pan/tilt platform. These messages all comprise 5 bytes; the Data is contained in bytes 2 and 3 as described in the following table. Messages that are transmitted from the controller are indicated by a “T” in the direction column, D; messages that are received and processed by the controller are indicated by an “R” in the direction column.
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The VLC485 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. Below are diagrams for these types of systems.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions should be followed. 5. Electrical Connections - Only a qualified electrician should make electrical connections. 6.