Instruction manual
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CONTENTS TABLE
Description Page No.
Contents 2
Safety Precautions 3
Key Functions 4
Special Dome Features – 4 channel alarm input activation & channel alarm output  5
Getting the dome up & running  6
Overview – introduction to fitting PTZ equipment  6
RS485 Wiring methods & Tips  8
Overcoming RS485 data loss using an RS485 distributor  11
Setting up the Dome Camera  13
RS485 connection – Connecting the Keypad or DVR to the Dome  14
Connecting the video out of the dome  16
If you are using more than one dome on a site  18
Setting up a unique address in a dome  18
Setup of the Protocol and the Default Baud Rate  19
Using the PTZ730 keypad with the excelPTZ series  21
Presets and other functions  22
Patrols (Tours) – How to set them up and use them  23
Auto Scan – How to set it up – Calling the Auto Scan  26
Record Pattern – What is a record pattern?  27
  What is the difference between a pattern & a patrol (tour)?  27
  How to set it up – Running the Record Pattern  27
Using the Dome’s Advanced Functions  29
Using the Menu System  30
System Setup  31
Display Setup  32
Camera Setup  33
Motion Setup  35
Presets  35
Auto Scan  35
Patrols (Tours)  36
Patterns  37
Clear  37
Privacy Mask  38
Advance Setup  39
System Reset  43
Exit  43
Controlling one camera then another  44
System Installation  45
Alarm Input cable connections  52
4 Channel alarm input activation & single channel alarm output  53
Connecting the Input Alarm devices  54
Connecting the Output Alarm  55
Technical Specification  55
Appendix A: Lightning Proof and Surge Signal Proof  56
Appendix B: General Information – The Cleaning of Dome Cover/Troubleshooting
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