Instruction manual

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Cable Connections
Hydra PC/DVR VSI-Pro
DB9M DB9F DB9M
GND 5 ----------------------- 5 GND -------------------- 5 GND
TXD 3 ----------------------- 2 RXD -------------------- 2 RXD
Dipswitch Settings
The Hydra output protocol is commonly called “VSI-ADD”. Therefore when connecting to a VSI-Pro select this format in
the register selection menu. When using an AVE DVR select this format when configuring the RS-232 and Text Insertion
menus.
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 Input Output
Off Off Off Off Off Regcom VSI-ADD 9600 baud
On Off Off Off Off Vnetworker Vnetworker
Off On Off Off Off Vnetworker MVDR3000/5000
On On Off Off Off Regcom Dallmeier Addr 1-8
Off Off On Off Off Vnetworker Dallmeier Addr 1-8
On Off On Off Off Regcom VSI-ADD 57.6K baud
Hydra
The Hydra or Master unit is normally placed by the DVR or PC. This unit is the master and should have the termination
switch on if far from the first slave or RegCom device. Upon power up the Hydra will scan the network and enable any
slave address that it detects. If you add or delete a slave unit make sure you power cycle the Hydra to automatically
reconfigure the network.
LED Status Indicators
The front panel of the unit has 3 LED indicators - one to show when power is connected and two to indicate the status of
the device as follows:
When the unit is powered up, it performs a self-test, status light B will illuminate to indicate the test has completed
successfully and that the unit is functioning correctly. Status light A will flash whenever data is received at the RS485
input.
HYDRA and REGCOM APPENDIX C
Hydra RegCom Versions
There are several version of the Hydra and RegCom so if you are having problems with your network make sure you have
the proper versions.
Hydra
IC1-16 / IC2 This version is the first release supports only RegCom VSI-ADD 9600 baud
V800R6/801R6 This version adds all the functions of the dipswitches listed above
RegCom
IC1 / IC2 This is the first release and supports only RegCom 9600 baud
V820R2/821R2 This version adds the additional SW7 for optional 57.6K or 9600 network speed.
VSI-Pro VIDEO SERIAL INTERFACE