ADDENDUM Addendum No. C1563M Date February 19, 2008 Manual Affected VMX300 Video Management System Installation Manual, C1552M-C Several components on the rear panel of the VMX300/VMX300-E workstations have been moved to new positions and the illustrations in the VMX300(-E) Installation manual (C1552M-C) are out-of-date.
VMX300(-E) MONITOR OUTPUTS 1. Connect the VGA adapter to the digital video interface (DVI) connector on the rear panel. Figure 2. Monitor Port Adapter Connection 2. Use the monitor cables provided with your monitors (not supplied) to connect monitors to the workstation as follows: • Dual-monitor systems: Connect the left monitor to the bottom input and the right monitor to the top input (refer to Figure 3). RIGHT VGA MONITOR LEFT VGA MONITOR Figure 3.
VMX300(-E) ANALOG VIDEO INPUTS You can connect one analog video input to -1 model workstations, and up to four analog video inputs to -4 model workstations.
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Installation Manual C1552M-C (7/07)
Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Video Quality Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Illustrations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Sample VMX300(-E) System with Matrix Switchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Pelco ASCII Switchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Regulatory Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Description The Pelco VMX300(-E) video management system uses a Windows®-based interface to control any combination of analog and IP devices in a single integrated video security system. With a mouse, you can click a camera icon on a system map and then drag it to a video display window.
MODELS VMX300 and VMX300-E workstations come with software preloaded on a rack mountable PC; keyboard and mouse are included. Each workstation supports two monitors. (Note: Monitors are not included. A standard VGA or Super VGA monitor can be used.) VMX300 MODELS VMX300 provides control and monitoring of CCTV equipment in a client-to-server configuration. A VMX300 workstation can be a client/server workstation (VMX300-CSVR) or a client workstation (VMX300-CL).
VMX300-E MODELS VMX300-E provides control and monitoring of CCTV equipment in the following configurations: client-to-server; multiple clients-to-server; client-to-multiple servers; or server-to-server. A VMX300-E workstation can be a client/server workstation (VMX300-E-CSVR) or a client workstation (VMX300-E-CL). VMX300-E-CSVR workstations include both the client and server software applications. The model comes standard with licensing for the server and client and up to 10 cameras.
VMX300E-B BACKUP SERVER A VMX300-E system can include an optional VMX300E-B-SVR backup server. VMX300E-B-SVR backup server workstations include the backup server software application and licensing for the backup server and client and up to 10 cameras. Licenses for up to 2,000 cameras can be purchased as needed. NOTE: When using a backup server, the backup licenses must mirror the VMX300-E system. For every camera, KBD300A keyboard, and client in the system, you must include a backup license.
Typical Applications IMPORTANT NOTE. PLEASE READ. The network implementations in this document are shown as general representations only and are not intended to show detailed network topologies. Your actual network will differ, requiring changes or perhaps additional network equipment to accommodate the systems as illustrated. Please contact your local Pelco representative to discuss your specific requirements.
Pelco switchers that include the ASCII protocol in their software communicate directly with the VMX300(-E) workstation, as shown in Figure 2. The ASCII protocol is native to all of the matrix switchers except for the CM9740 Series and some of the older CM9760 Series switchers. These non-native switchers require a hardware data translator (CM9760-DT) to translate between the device’s native protocol and the ASCII protocol, as shown in Figure 3.
A controllable camera that is switched through a switcher can either be controlled through the switcher or directly from the VMX300(-E) workstation. If you want to control the camera through the switcher, connect the camera’s data line to the switcher (refer to Figure 4). If you want to control the camera from the VMX300(-E) workstation, connect the camera’s data line to the workstation. The video from both cameras is connected to the switcher.
Video from a camera can be looped through another device, as shown by the solid lines in Figure 6. Looping devices include DVRs, distribution amplifiers, and monitors. SWITCHER VMX WORKSTATION PTZ CAMERA LOOPING DEVICE LEGEND DATA VIDEO Figure 6. Looping Camera Outputs DX8000 AND DX9000 SERIES DVRS Figure 7 shows a sample system with DVRs (DX8000, DX9000). DVR CAMERA DVR CAMERA DVR NETWORK MATRIX MATRIX VMX CLIENT VMX CLIENT LEGEND VMX SERVER DATA VIDEO Figure 7.
You can incorporate a DVR into your system using either of the following methods: • Connect the camera’s video to the DVR, and then connect the DVR’s looping output to the switcher. PTZ CAMERA SWITCHER DVR VMX WORKSTATION LEGEND DATA VIDEO Figure 8. Connecting a DVR: Method 1 • Connect the camera’s video directly to the switcher, and then connect the switcher’s looping output to the DVR. PTZ CAMERA SWITCHER DVR VMX WORKSTATION LEGEND DATA VIDEO Figure 9.
PELCONET TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS In Figure 10 PelcoNets 1 and 2 encode video from Cameras 1 and 2 respectively for transmission over the network. PelcoNet 3 decodes IP video from Cameras 1 and 2 for display on the external monitor. PelcoNet 4 decodes video from Cameras 1 and 2 for display on the VMX300(-E) client. CAMERA 1 CAMERA 2 PELCONET 2 PELCONET 1 VMX SERVER NETWORK PELCONET 4 PELCONET 3 EXTERNAL MONITOR VMX CLIENT LEGEND DATA VIDEO Figure 10.
In Figure 11 PelcoNets 1 and 2 encode video from Cameras 1 and 2 respectively for transmission over the network. PelcoNet 3 decodes video from the VMX300(-E) client. The client can also display video from Cameras 3 and 4. CAMERA 1 CAMERA 2 PELCONET 1 PELCONET 2 EXTERNAL MONITOR VMX CLIENT IP NETWORK NETWORK PELCONET 3 MATRIX SWITCHER VMX SERVER CAMERAS 3 AND 4 LEGEND DATA VIDEO Figure 11.
In Figure 12, PelcoNets 1 and 2 encode video from Cameras 1 and 2 respectively for transmission over the network. PelcoNets 3 and 4 encode video from Cameras 3 and 4 using the switchers looping outputs. This allows the video to be displayed on Client 1 and recorded on the NVR. The NVR also records video from Cameras 1 and 2. VMX300(-E) Client 1 displays IP video from all four cameras. Client 2 displays IP video from Cameras 1 and 2 and analog video from Cameras 3 and 4.
NVR300 NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER NET350 ENCODER NET4001A ENCODER NET4001A ENCODER NVR300 NETWORK PELCONET DECODER VMX CLIENT 2 VMX SERVER VMX CLIENT 1 LEGEND DATA VIDEO Figure 13.
Installation PARTS LIST Qty 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 Description VMX300 workstation Mouse Keyboard VGA adapter RCA-to-BNC video input adapter (-1 models) Power cords (one USA standard and one European standard) Adjustable support rails with screws Mounting brackets with screws and nuts Rack mount ears with screws Keys VMX300 Resource CD USER-SUPPLIED PARTS In addition to the standard tools and cables required for a video security installation, you will need to provide the following items: • One or two VGA o
Mounting Mount the VMX300(-E) in an EIA-standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) equipment rack, or place it on a flat surface, such as a shelf or table. Follow these instructions to mount the VMX300(-E) in an equipment rack: 1. Attach the two brackets to both sides of the VMX300(-E). 2. Attach the mounting rails to the equipment rack. 3. Place the workstation onto the mounting rails. It should slide in and out of the rack easily. 4. Fasten the rack ears to the equipment rack. (8) SCREWS, 10-32 X 0.
Front View Figure 15 illustrates the components on the front of the VMX300(-E) workstation. The unit door can be opened or locked using the supplied keys. Figure 15. VMX300(-E) Front View Power LED HDD (Hard Disk Drive) LED Key Lock (2 Keys Supplied) Fan Ventilation Handle (2) Rack Ear (2) Fan Power Button DVD/CD-ROM Drive 3.
Rear View In Figure 16 the rear panel of the VMX300-SYS-4/VMX300-E-SYS-4 workstation is used to identify the components that are common to all models. Monitor output ports and video input ports are identified for each workstation model in the VMX300(-E) Connections section, starting on page 24. Figure 16.
VMX300(-E) Connections The connector ports on the rear panel of the VMX300(-E) workstations allow you to connect devices directly to the workstation, in addition to any system devices connected over the network. VMX300(-E) CONNECTIONS TO THE NETWORK Use the Ethernet port and a standard unshielded twisted pair Cat5 cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect the VMX300(-E) to your system network. WARNING: You cannot view live video in the VMX300(-E) client when the network cable is unplugged. NETWORK Figure 17.
VMX300(-E) MONITOR OUTPUTS 1. Connect the VGA adapter to the digital video interface (DVI) connector on the rear panel. Figure 19. Monitor Port Adapter Connection 2. Use the monitor cables provided with your monitors (user-supplied) to connect monitors to the workstation as follows: • Dual-monitor systems: Connect the left monitor to the bottom input and the right monitor to the top input (refer to Figure 20). RIGHT VGA MONITOR LEFT VGA MONITOR Figure 20.
VMX300(-E) ANALOG VIDEO INPUTS You can connect one analog video input to -1 model workstations, and up to four analog video inputs to -4 model workstations.
EXTERNAL DEVICES External devices can be connected either with a direct serial connection or with an Internet Protocol connection. An overview of each type of connection is provided below; refer to the specific instructions provided for each type of external device in the following pages. Direct Serial Connection A direct serial connection means connecting the device to one of the COM ports on the VMX300(-E) rear panel.
VMX300(-E) RS-422 WALL BLOCK PIN 3 PIN 7 4 5 3 6 2 7 1 8 PIN 2 PIN 8 Figure 25. VMX300(-E) RS-422 Wall Block Connection Internet Protocol An Internet Protocol connection means connecting the device either directly to the VMX300(-E) network or to the serial port on a networked device, such as a PelcoNet encoder. NETWORK EXTERNAL DEVICE VMX300(-E) SERIAL DATA NETWORK CONNECTION Figure 26.
KBD300A KEYBOARD 1. Use the RJ-45 straight data cable that comes with the KBD300A to connect the keyboard to the RJ-45 wall block, provided in the KBDKIT. 2. Connect the power supply (provided in the KBDKIT) to terminals 3 and 4 on the wall block. Polarity is unimportant. 3. Complete the connection as described for the appropriate communication mode: Direct Serial: Use a modified null modem cable (user-supplied) with a DB9 connector at one end.
Internet Protocol: Complete the following steps (refer to Figure 28): a. Connect the wall block to an RS-422 port on the networked device. If the networked device does not have an RS-422 port, use an RS-232 to RS-422 converter. b. Connect the IP network to the Ethernet port of the VMX300(-E); refer to IP-Based Devices on page 40 for detailed information. c.
Table H. Keyboard Address Switch Settings Keyboard Address Switches 1 2 3 4 OFF OFF OFF OFF 2 ON OFF OFF OFF 3 OFF ON OFF OFF 1 4 ON ON OFF OFF 5 OFF OFF ON OFF 6 ON OFF ON OFF 7 OFF ON ON OFF 8 ON ON ON OFF 9 OFF OFF OFF ON 10 ON OFF OFF ON 11 OFF ON OFF ON 12 ON ON OFF ON 13 OFF OFF ON ON 14 ON OFF ON ON 15 OFF ON ON ON 16 ON ON ON ON 3.
SPECTRA/ESPRIT CONTROL CONNECTIONS If you connected a Spectra or Esprit camera positioning system directly to a video input port on the VMX300(-E) workstation (-1 or -4 models only), you must also connect a data cable to the VMX300(-E) workstation to provide direct camera control from the VMX300(-E). 1. Use one of the COM ports on the VMX300(-E) workstation for the control connection. Using an RS-422 COM port requires a wall block between the VMX300(-E) and the camera.
CM6700 SWITCHER To connect a CM6700 switcher directly to the VMX300(-E), complete the following steps: 1. Using a modified null modem cable (user-supplied), plug one end into the DB9 COM 1 port on the VMX300(-E). The modified null modem cable should be cut at one end, so that you can connect the wires directly to the CM6700 screw terminals. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the COM 2 screw terminal connector on the CM6700 switcher. Note the pin assignments on the wiring. 3.
CM6800 SWITCHER You can connect a CM6800 switcher directly to the VMX300(-E), using the DB9 COM port on the VMX300(-E). The recommended CM6800 port varies, depending on the CM6800 switcher model and configuration. Table J provides a port recommendation for each model or configuration. Table J.
Alternate CM6800 Connection NOTE: This option is recommended only if you choose not to use the CM6800-MGR software to program the CM6800. 1. Using a null modem cable (user-supplied), plug one end into the DB9 COM 1 port on the VMX300(-E). 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the DB9 COM 1 port on the CM6800 switcher.
CM9700 MATRIX SWITCHING SYSTEMS The following connection instructions apply to CM9700 matrix systems that use CC1 software version 9.xx or higher and that use the Pelco P driver in the VMX300(-E) server configuration (note that “CM9700”includes the CM9740, CM9760, CM9770, and CM9780 matrix systems). NOTE: If you are using CC1 software version 8.03.012 or lower, the parameters of the CM9760-MGR software allow some variations in the COM port connections and settings.
Alternate CM9700 Connection If you control your CM9700 system with CM9760-MGR software, you can use the RS-232 COM port on the CC1 for the VMX300(-E) connection. Complete the following steps to connect the VMX300(-E) to the CC1: 1. Using a null modem cable (user-supplied), plug one end into one of the RS-232 ports (COM 1 or COM 2) on the VMX300(-E). 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the RS-232 COM 2 port on the CC1.
CM9760-ALM ALARM INTERFACE UNIT To connect a CM9760-ALM alarm interface unit to the VMX300(-E), complete the following steps (refer to the CM9760-ALM Installation/Operation manual for detailed instructions): 1. Set DIP switch SW1 on the CM9760-ALM to use RS-232 communication on port 0. 2.
CM9760-REL RELAY INTERFACE UNIT To connect a CM9760-REL relay interface unit to the VMX300(-E), complete the following steps (refer to the CM9760-REL Installation/Operation manual for detailed instructions): 1. Connect the relay unit to the VMX300(-E) as described below for the appropriate communication mode: Direct serial: Connect an RS-232 to RS-422 adapter to COM 1 or COM 2 on the VMX300(-E) workstation, and then wire the adapter to a wall block (user-supplied), as shown in Figure 37.
SERIAL OUTPUT DEVICE Connect a serial output device to the VMX300(-E) using either a direct serial connection or an Internet Protocol connection. Refer to Figure 24 on page 27 for a sample direct serial connection or to Figure 26 on page 28 for a sample Internet Protocol connection. After installing system hardware, complete the following configuration steps: 1.
POWER CABLES 1. Connect the VMX300(-E) workstation power cord to the workstation power input and then to an UPS. NOTE: When connecting the workstation to a 230 VAC or higher power source, the use of an UPS, such as model PW9120 700i (manufactured by Powerware) or equivalent, is required to comply with CE-marking requirements per EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. 2. Press the power button on the front panel of the workstation. 3.
Appendix CHANGING THE PORT SETTINGS OF A VMX300(-E) COM PORT 1. On the Windows XP desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. 2. Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. The Device Manager window opens. 3. Click the + symbol next to Ports. The list of ports on the VMX300(-E) workstation appears. 4. Right-click the COM port, and then select Properties from the shortcut menu. The Communications Port Properties dialog box opens.
Specifications ELECTRICAL/ VIDEO Input Voltage 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, autoranging Signal System NTSC/PAL Video Outputs 2 SVGA Power Consumption 75 W MECHANICAL Connectors USB SVGA Monitor Port Printer Port COM 1 and 2 COM 3 and 4 Modem Ethernet Primary (10/100/1000BaseT) Secondary (10/100BaseT) PS/2 RJ-45 RJ-45 2, 6-pin mini-DIN Hardware Processor RAM Drive Pentium® 4, 3.
PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment. Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below: • Five years on fiber optic products and TW3000 Series unshielded twisted pair transmission products. • Three years on Spectra® IV products. • Three years on Genex® Series products (multiplexers, server, and keyboard).
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