PC8 Panasonic Protocol Converter Installation Guide Building Block Video Ltd 17 Apex Park, Diplocks Industrial Estate, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3JU, UK Tel: + 44 (0) 1323 842727 Fax: + 44 (0) 1323 842728 Support: + 44 (0) 1323 444600 www.bbvcctv.
1. PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES UNPACKING Check packaging - Upon taking delivery of the unit, inspect the packaging for signs of damage. If damage has occurred, advise the carriers and/or the suppliers immediately. Check contents - Upon taking delivery of the unit, unpack the receiver carefully and check that all the items are present and correct. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your equipment dealer.
Overloading - Do not overload outlets and extension cords, as this can result in fire or electric shock. Object and liquid entry - Never push objects of any kind into the unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on or inside the unit.
Technical Specification Power Requirements 9Vdc 500mA Input 2 or 4 wire RS485 (switch selectable, SW3/8) Panasonic RS485 9600,N,8,1 or 19200,N,8,1 Outputs 8 * RS485, either 2 or 4 wire Maximum cable run approx 4000 Feet/1200m Facilities LED as power and data indication Other Outputs RS232 monitor output via chassis mounted DB9 connector. Boxed Dimensions 19” 1U rack 100mm deep rack mountable case. Version History V10.2 5 Mar 2009 V10.
2. INTRODUCTION GENERAL The unit is designed to allow control of 3rd party domes from a Panasonic control system. It can be configured for either 2 wire, half duplex or 4 wire, full duplex telemetry. Site communications must be set to either 9600 or 19200 Baud, No parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. (9600 is the preferred baud rate) It has been tested with the Panasonic SX150 mini matrix, SX550 matrix, SX650 matrix and HD316 DVR in both 2 and 4 wire modes.
Internal view showing switches V12 Software SD MICRO Must be fitted SW3 LD 5 00007 -6 SW1 SW2 ON ON star_ v*.
Switch details main Starcard PCB SD MICRO Must be fitted SW3 LD 5 00007 -6 SW1 star_ v*.
VCL TP protocol Function Program preset 1 – 32 Goto preset 1 – 32 Enable Privacy zone 100 – 127 Disable Privacy zone 100 – 127 Define Preset Patrol – START Define Preset Patrol – STOP Start Preset Patrol Path 5 LEARN start Path 5 LEARN stop Path 5 PLAYBACK Panasonic Procedure As normal As normal Program preset 64 Followed by goto preset 1 – 28 (1 = zone 100) Program preset 63 Followed by goto preset 1 – 28 (1 = zone 100) Program preset 62 Followed by 3 preset commands per preset position PRESET NUMBER - G
Privacy Zones The dome’s 28 privacy zones can be set or cleared as follows: To SET a zone 1. Move the camera to show the scene that is to be blanked. 2. PROGRAM PRESET 64 : SET PRIVACY COMMAND 3. GOTO PRESET 1-28 : PRIVACY ZONE TO USE The screen will now be blank showing that the privacy zone has been set and enabled. To CLEAR a zone 1. PROGRAM PRESET 63 : CLEAR PRIVACY COMMAND 2. GOTO PRESET 1-28 : PRIVACY ZONE TO CLEAR The dome will now show the scene that the privacy zone was originally blanking.
Pelco P specific functionality Manual proportional control of pan/tilt and zoom/focus/iris Support for preset 1 – 64 (preset 33 should not be used as this is a special Pelco preset) The dome menu can be displayed using the conventional key strokes used to access dome menus from the Panasonic controller. Please refer to the Panasonic manual for this information. Once the dome menu is displayed the joystick is used to navigate the cursor and the CAM or ENTER key is used to simulate the Pelco IRIS OPEN key.
DENNARD protocol Function Program preset 1 – 32 Goto preset 1 – 32 Display Menu Patrol playback Panasonic Procedure As normal – refer to Panasonic Manual As normal – refer to Panasonic Manual As normal – refer to Panasonic Manual Use the Joystick to move the dome cursor and either the joystick button or ENTER. In addition GOTO PRESET 1 can be used as enter.
VICON protocol (4800 or 9600 baud) Function Program preset 1 – 32 Goto preset 1 – 32 Display Menu TOUR 80 playback AUTOTOUR 88 playback Panasonic Procedure As normal – refer to Panasonic Manual As normal – refer to Panasonic Manual As normal – refer to Panasonic Manual Use the Joystick to move the dome cursor and either the joystick button or SET. SET sends an AP command ESC sends an AI command AUX1 & AUX2 are also used within the Vicon menu.
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Other products in the Panasonic range: PC8 Panasonic Protocol Converter – Designed to control 3rd party domes from a Panasonic control system. RX450 Panasonic RS485 receiver – Controls 24V ac / 230V ac operated pan/tilt mechanisms from a Panasonic RS485 telemetry control system. RX550 Panasonic RS485 receiver – Controls 24V dc high/variable speed heads from a Panasonic RS485 telemetry control system.
