Setup guide
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The Digital Sprite 2 supports connectivity to the matrix on any of the Serial Ports. The following
matrix protocols are currently integrated into the unit’s software:
American Dynamics (AD) RS232 Matrix
AD168 RS232 Matrix
BBV TX1000, TX1500 and BBus-Interface Matrices
VCL/Ademco Maxcom Matrix
Connectivity
All video inputs from the matrix must be connected to the Digital Sprite 2 (loop through) as
shown below, when installed carry out the following configuration process:
1. Select System -> Serial Ports & Telemetry.
2. Using the drop down list on the associated Communication port (Serial 3 (Bus A) or Serial 4
(Bus B)) select RS232/485 Telemetry.
3. Select the relevant matrix from the list of supported protocols.
The serial standard settings for the selected matrix will automatically be allocated, however if
this is incorrect you can change these for:
- Baud rate, Parity, Data bits, Stop bits, Flow control.
4. Enter the Matrix Monitor number of the matrix that the Digital Sprite 2 is connected to and
that you will be controlling.
5. Enter the Matrix Offset address.
6. Save the configuration by selecting the Save Settings!
7. Select Cameras -> Camera Inputs and select the matrix protocol from the telemetry list for
the corresponding camera.
LAN/WAN
Matrix
Serial
Data
Loop through
Digital Sprite 2
Record cameras1-16
Control of cameras1-16