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1• Verify proper operation of camera and monitor/event recorder using coaxial cable prior to installing wireless link. 2• Install transmitter and receiver units in desired location to 2 3/8” diameter steel pole per installation drawing. The pole must be securely mounted so that it does not move. 3• Install antennas above the enclosures and position as shown in Figure 2. WARNING USE EXTREME CARE WHEN INSTALLING ANTENNAS NEAR POWER LINES. 4• Slide heatshrink over antenna cable.
Congratulations on choosing Trango Systems, Inc. to fulfill your wireless video needs. Unpack your system carefully. If any items are missing, notify your sales representative. If an item appears to be damaged from shipment, replace it in its packing material and notify the shipper. Save the packaging for further storage of the equipment. Service: If the unit ever needs repair service, contact Trango Systems customer service at (858) 653-3900 for return authorization and shipping instructions.
• FIGURE 1 • Figure 1 shows the most common connection diagram for setting up a wireless video link using the EAGLE PLUS. NOTE: Make sure that your camera and monitor/recorder work properly hardwired before attempting to install the wireless link. 4 Copyright © 1999 Trango Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Installation: The EAGLE PLUS system is factory-configured for operation on channel 1 with alarms operational and mono audio. To obtain the best picture quality and transmission distance, the following rules of thumb should be followed: 1) Mount the transmitter and receiver antennas above human and mechanical traffic, the higher the better. A 10 foot steel mast on top of a building is typical. Make sure that the mast is well grounded to earth ground with an 8 AWG or larger wire.
Figure 2 shows the front panel of the VTX2500 transmitter and the functions of each control and input/output. Each control is described in greater detail below. IMPORTANT NOTE: The transmitter uses a non-standard jack to connect to the transmitter antenna. Any modification to this jack may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and will void the manufacturer’s warranty. CAUTION DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE TRANSMITTER WITHOUT THE ANTENNA SECURELY ATTACHED. DO NOT APPLY VOLTAGE TO THE ALARM PINS.
2.4GHz Transmitter Inputs & Controls: VIDEO INPUT Designed to mate to a standard BNC male connector, this input accepts 1 Volt peakto-peak video in both NTSC and PAL formats. This input is terminated with 75 Ω. RCA to BNC adapters are available for use with some cameras and VCRs. AUDIO INPUT Designed to mate to a standard RCA male connector, this input accepts 1 Volt peakto-peak audio input and is terminated with 600 Ω unbalanced configuration. It is designed to be interfaced to “lineout” audio sources.
2.4GHz Transmitter Operation: Changing Channels: To change channels, simply depress the Toggle/Standby switch momentarily until the LED for the desired channel pattern is lit up. Remember to change the receiver channel as well, since it is not automatically changed when the transmitter channel is changed.
F igure 3 shows the front panel of the VRX2500 receiver and the functions of each control and input/output. • FIGURE 3 • 9 Copyright © 1999 Trango Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
2.4GHz Receiver Inputs/Outputs & Controls: VIDEO OUTPUT Designed to mate to a standard BNC male connector, this provides a 1 Volt peak-topeak video signal output. This must be terminated with 75 Ω. RCA to BNC adapters are available for use with some monitors and VCR inputs. AUDIO OUTPUT Designed to mate to a standard BNC male connector, this provides a 1 Volt peak-topeak audio output and should be terminated in a 600 Ω load, as is found in most “line in” audio inputs.
2.4GHz Receiver Operation: Changing Channels: To change channels, simply depress the Toggle/Standby switch momentarily until the LED for the desired channel pattern is lit up. Remember to change the receiver channel as well, since it is not automatically changed when the transmitter channel is changed. For best performance, multiple systems transmitting along the same path should be operated using horizontal polarization on channels 1 and 3, and vertical polarization on channels 2 and 4.
INTERFERENCE If interference such as lines in the pictures is observed, changing the transmission channel may cure the problem. Also, AC generators in close proximity to the transmitter or receiver may cause lines in the picture. Move the unit away from the source of the interference. NO PICTURE Check that the transmit and receive channels are set the same, and make sure the transmitter is not in Standby mode (slow, blinking LED), or that the battery is not low (fast, blinking LED).
Overview: TrangoLink™ allows you to configure and monitor your EAGLE, FALCON, or PTZ-900 transmitters and receivers. On the EAGLE and FALCON transmitters, you can change the active channel, operating mode, and alarm triggering. On the EAGLE and FALCON receivers, you can change the active channel and monitor the signal strength, transmitter battery status, video loss, and alarm status.
TrangoLink with the EAGLE System: The TrangoLink software allows the user to change the user settings on the EAGLE transmitters and receivers. The software runs under the Windows 95 or higher PC platform and connects from either COM1 or COM2 to the Data interface on the transmitter or receiver via the CBLDAT-1 interface cable. To enter the program, the user must apply power to the connected unit and run the TrangoLink program by clicking on the TrangoLink icon.
Configuring the EAGLE Receiver: Via the TrangoLink interface panel for the VRX2400 receiver, the user can configure the following settings: Link Verification: This is a 32-bit code sent from the transmitter to the receiver to verify that the signal is being received from the proper location. Alarms and Alarm Log: Via TrangoLink, the alarm log can be viewed, printed, or saved to a file. You can also set which of the alarms are active, clear alarms, and whether the alarms activate open or closed.
VTX2500 Transmitter: Electrical RADIO SECTION: Frequencies: Channel 1: Channel 2: Channel 3: Channel 4: 2413 MHz 2432 MHz 2451 MHz 2470 MHz RF Output Power: Meets FCC Part 15.249 radiated field strength of 50 mV/m at 3 meters with CP omni or CP patch antenna provided with unit. Frequency Stability: 0.
ALARM SECTION: Input Level: Normally open contact closure input on both Alarm 1 and Alarm 2. The current state of the input (open or closed) is transmitted to the receiver which reflects the transmitter alarm input states. DO NOT APPLY VOLTAGES TO THESE INPUTS AS DAMAGE TO THE UNIT WILL OCCUR. Min. Alarm Duration: 1/2 second minimum to allow detection. Max.
VTX2500 Transmitter: Mechanical & Environmental GENERAL: Material: Cast aluminum NEMA 4X rated outdoor enclosure Finish: Off-white powdercoat Size: 4.65” W x 8.8”L x 2.475”H without antenna Weight: 2.65 lb CONNECTORS & INDICATORS: RF Output: Custom connector in compliance with FCC rules part 15C, 15.203. FCC Compliance: The transmitter shall comply with FCC Part 15.249, FCC Part 15.
VRX2500 Receiver: Electrical RADIO SECTION: LO Frequency: 1933-1990 MHz Frequency Stability: 0.0025% PLL Stabilized (25 ppm) over temperature Cascade P1dB Input: > -18 dBm Cascade IP3 Input: > -5 dBm IF Bandwidth: 16 MHz (3 dB) Image Rejection: > 60 dB Channel Rejection: > 20 dB between adjacent channels > 90 dB between channels 1 and 4 > 60 dB between channels 2 and 4, 1 and 3 FM Threshold: -90 dBm Cascade Noise Figure: < 5 dB VIDEO SECTION: Video 3dB BW: 5.
AUDIO SECTION: Audio Bandwidth: 50 Hz to 15 kHz (3 dB) Harmonic Distortion: < 10% over 50 Hz to 15 kHz Audio Output S/N: > 15 dB with –80 dBm RF Input Output Load Imp.: 600 Ω Output Level: .8 to 1.75 Vpp ALARM SECTION: Data Rate: 1200 bps Coding Scheme: 32 bit command/address, 8 bit data with checksum Output Level: Reflects state of transmitter alarm inputs – updated twice per second POWER SECTION: Input Voltage Range: Max.
VRX2500 Receiver: Mechanical & Environmental GENERAL: Material: Cast aluminum NEMA 4X rated outdoor enclosure Finish: Off-white powdercoat Size: 4.65” W x 8.8”L x 2.475”H without antenna Weight: 2.65 lb CONNECTORS & INDICATORS: RF Input: SMA female connector FCC Compliance: The transmitter shall comply with FCC Part 15.249, FCC Part 15.
