User manual

0150-0296A 11 Vista Columbus Triplex CDR
Active alarm inputs vary by the Vista Columbus Triplex CDR model. 4 channel units have 4 active
alarm inputs, 10 channel units have 10 active alarm inputs and 16 channel units have 16 active alarm
inputs.
Alarm Input
An alarm condition can be activated by devices such as pressure pads, passive infrared detectors,
door switches, or other similar devices.
Alarm Relay Output
Output: Normally Open Zero
potential relay contact.
Voltage: 30V (Max)
Current: 500mA (Max)
The alarm relay output is activated when an alarm condition
exists. The alarm output is only active for the duration of the
alarm.
Alarm relays can be programmed in the menu system to
respond to macros, and video loss. See section 3.10 for
information about configuring the alarms in the menu system.
External Alarm Acknowledge Input
External Device: Normally Open
Zero potential relay contact.
Connect a switch or similar device to ground this pin in order
to acknowledge an alarm condition, and silence associated
buzzers and relays. Connect from pin 23 to either pin 18, 19,
or 20 (ground pins).
All specifications subject to change without notice. Norbain believes all specifications to be
correct at time of printing, but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors.
RS485 Connector
Wire Type:
#24 AWG, twisted pair with shield
(2-wire)
Connector Type: RJ-45
Max. Cable Length: 3200 feet / 1000 meters
Shields are grounded at one end, preferably at the
Vista Columbus Triplex CDR end.
See section 3.18 for information about configuring
the RS485 network address settings in the menu
system.
RJ-45 Pin Configuration For RS485 Port
Pin Use Pin Use
1 Ground (Shield) 5 Not Connected
2 Not Connected 6 Network -VE
3 Network +VE 7 Ground (Shield)
4 Not Connected 8 Not Connected
82 3 4 5 6 71
RJ-45 socket on
back panel.
NOTE