MEGAPOWER 3200 RELEASE 2.0
8200-0421-19, REV. A
RELEASE NOTES
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13. Multi-dome control protocols directly from ADMPCPU
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Address range can be uniquely configured for each connection.
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The ADMPCPU has two RS-422/485 connections, each supporting 100 addresses.
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RS-422, Manchester, and SensorNet address ranges can be user defined for better system
performance.
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The user can perform ping tests (dome communication test) on SensorNet and duplex RS-422
domes.
The domes will display for few seconds the dome’s programmed Flash part number (including
firmware version) and mnemonic. The ping test data is then collected and displayed for the remainder
of the test on the selected monitor.
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SensorNet and Manchester share the same data connectors on the rear panel of the MPCPU,
thus only one protocol can be configured at a time.
The two data connection ports can be independently set for SensorNet or Manchester communication
protocols.
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The two RS-422/485 connections can be configured as RS-232 line drivers.
This allows the user to connect to the ADAC422D RS-422/RS-485 distribution panel when it is
desirable to use an RS-232 connection.
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The added connections allow the user to use ADACSNETD SensorNet and ADAC422D
RS-422/RS-485 Distribution Panels to provide more flexible wiring topologies, including home
run, daisy chain, and J-Box connectivity for both small and large systems.
The added connections also allow:
- Alarm contacts, tours, and salvos to call up to 96 presets (SensorNet or RS-422) and three patterns
(13 with SpeedDome Ultra 8 & 7E, see Table 2).
- Direct connection to control older domes as well as new domes. Legacy fixed RS-422 speed domes
are supported (including Mini-dome and UTPZ models) to the best practical performance level.
Legacy domes are supported (see the “Legacy Dome Support” section).
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When SpeedDome Ultra VIIE or SpeedDome Ultra 8 is configured into the 16-pattern mode, the
MPCPU has the following pattern run/program capability:
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From the keyboard (SensorNet or RS-422):
Pattern 1-3: This selection causes a grid to be displayed from which pattern 1-16 can be selected (to
run or program). Once selected from the grid, the pattern works properly.
Pattern 4-16: Attempting to run or program pattern 4-16 will only cause a beep with nothing else
happening. To access pattern 4-16, select pattern 1, then select pattern 4-16 from the grid.
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Programming patterns into Alarms, Tours, or Salvos for SensorNet domes:
Pattern 1-3: Upon activation, displays a grid from which the operator must select desired pattern
number, and then press Focus Far on keyboard.
Pattern 4-16: This pattern works correctly.
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Programming patterns into Alarms, Tours, or Salvos for RS-422 domes:
Pattern 1-3: Upon activation, displays a grid from which the operator must select desired pattern
number, and then press Focus Far on keyboard.
Pattern 4-16: These patterns are not available.
