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PELCO P/D Keyboard RS485 Connection
1.
Use PELCO P/D compatible keyboard.
2.
Use preset 95# on the keyboard to bring up/exit camera OSD menu.
3.
Use joystick and Button “OPEN” or “CLOSE” to navigate OSD menu.
4.
To operate keyboard, please refer to the user manual of the keyboard you are using.
Note
For RS-232 VISCA control, this unit supports daisy chain connection for using multiple cameras up to 7 cameras.
For control details, refer to Operating Instructions of control keyboard/station software.
You need to match the communication speed between the camera and the joystick controller.
You cannot use the RS-232 connections when using the RS422/485 connection.
Operating Multiple Cameras Using RS-422/485
Using RS-422 (VISCA), you can connect up to 7 cameras.
Using RS-485 (PELCO), you can connect up to 255 cameras.
Using RS-485 (PELCO), all camera addresses must be set up before the connection. You can set the camera
address by operating OSD menu, or by setting the Dip Switch on the bottom of the camera.
In this case, you can use multiple control keyboards.
The joystick of the remote keyboard controller allows comfortable pan/tilt and zoom operations.
Precautions for Preventing Access to the Camera by an Unintended Third Party
The camera can be fraudulently accessed in a network environment where a device is connected or connectable to the
network without the administrator’s permission, or a PC or other network device connected to the network can be used
without any permission. If the computer to check USB images is connected to a network, there may be a risk of
information leaks, obstructed viewing due to infection by a virus, or other risks. Connect to these environments at your
own risk.
