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Shepherd 

User Guide 

Summary of Contents for Shepherd

Page 1: ...Shepherd User Guide ...

Page 2: ...e Shepherd Please read it carefully before commencing installation of the product Statement 4 FCC Interference Statement 4 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 5 Manufacturer s Disclaimer Statement 5 1 System Introduction 6 1 1 Features 7 1 2 Configuration 8 2 System Hardware 10 2 1 Package Contents 10 2 2 Hardware Connections 11 2 3 LED Panel 錯誤 尚未定義書籤 ...

Page 3: ...0 Transmitter and WRX5800 Receiver 18 Re configuring the WTX5800 Transmitter 18 Configuration Settings 25 Re configuring the WRX5800 Receiver 33 4 System Hardware Assembly and Installation 34 4 1 System Location 34 4 2 System Assembly 38 Before Commencing Installation 38 Pole Mounting 39 Wall Mounting 40 4 3 Aligning the Transmitter and Receiver 42 5 Trouble Shooting 45 ...

Page 4: ...t harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisio...

Page 5: ...nufacturer reserves the right to make change to the content of this document and or the products associated with it at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or documentation even if advised of the possibility ...

Page 6: ...njunction with our proprietary MagicLink software and it s bi directional full duplex digital transmission allows the system to provide full joystick remote control of RS485 based PTZ cameras The Shepherd has also been designed for ease of use and flexibility The MagicLink software makes configuring the Shepherd a quick and simple task allowing for the selection of personalized encryption keys the...

Page 7: ... provides a stable wireless link z Digital Image Processing cuts out signal ripple and snow z Advanced security provided by either AES or RC4 key encryption z Proprietary serial data transmission mode for PTZ control z User selectable transmission power and distance z MagicLink software for system configuration z Supports NTSC PAL D1 resolution at 30 fps z No signal interference between cameras z ...

Page 8: ...DeryTech Shepherd Wireless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 8 1 2 Configuration Figure 1a A standard wireless configuration using the Shepherd ...

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Page 10: ...age Contents ShepherdTM Transmitter x 1 Receiver x 1 Antenna 23dBi panel antenna X 2 MagicLink CD Rom Power Adapter X 2 RCA BNC Line Fully Assembled User Manual Soft Copy Warranty Card X 1 Mounting Brackets X 2 sets NOTE If any of the above items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer immediately ...

Page 11: ...DeryTech Shepherd Wireless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 11 2 2 Hardware Connections Figure 2a ...

Page 12: ...rs on camera Each input accepts 1 Vpp audio input and is terminated with 600ohm unbalanced configuration 5a RS485 Full Deplex Twisted pair cable TO Red cable z Connects TO shielded twisted pair cable to PTZ Full deplex system camera 5b RS485 Full Deplex Twisted pair cable TO Orange cable z Connects TO shielded twisted pair cable to PTZ Full deplex system camera 5c RS485 Full Deplex Twisted pair ca...

Page 13: ...tion only Connects to PC for configuring the Transmitter and Receiver using MagicLink software 8 Video Cable BNC Female silver z Designed to mate with standard BNC Female TV connector This input accepts with 75ohm video in both NTSC and PAL formats 9 10 Audio Cables Female Right red Left white z Designed to mate with standard RCA Female lineout audio source connectors on TV Each input accepts 1 Vp...

Page 14: ...Connects RI shielded twisted pair cable to PTZ Full deplex system controller 11d RS485 Full Deplex Twisted pair cable RI Green cable z Connects RI shielded twisted pair cable to PTZ Full deplex system controller 12a RS485 Half Deplex Twisted pair cable T Black cable z Connects T shielded twisted pair cable to PTZ Half deplex system controller 12b RS485 Half Duplex Twisted pair cable T Brown cable ...

Page 15: ...rity settings using the MagicLink software and if 2 or more Shepherd systems are used in a single area it is vital that each be configured with its own Data Encrypt Key and Connection ID To re configure any of the default settings on the Shepherd the MagicLink software should first be installed onto a Windows based PC or Notebook and then the system settings of the Transmitter and Receiver changed...

Page 16: ...default destination for the MagicLink software chosen by your computer s utility If you want to install MagicLink to another location click the Browse button and select an alternative destination z Click Next when you are ready to continue The setup program will begin to install the programs into the destination folder ...

Page 17: ... When MagicLink has been successfully installed the following window will appear Figure 3b z Click Finish to complete the installation NOTE To remove MagicLink from your computer find and open the MagicLink folder in your desktop select Uninstall and follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 18: ... Transmitter and WRX5800 Receiver Having installed MagicLink to your computer follow the procedures below to re configure the settings in both your WTX5800 Transmitter and WRX5800 Receiver Re configuring the WTX5800 Transmitter 1 Connect your computer to the Ethernet cable of the WTX5800 Transmitter Figure 3c ...

Page 19: ...rd Wireless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 19 2 Connect the WTX5800 Transmitter to the power supply using either the power input or via the Ethernet cable and a PoE PSE unit and power on Figure 3d ...

Page 20: ...the status of the Local Network icon on the of Windows toolbar z The Windows OS is making the necessary connections when the icon is showing Figure 3e z Do not yet open MagicLink z When the Windows OS has successfully connected the icon will show Figure 3f z Open MagicLink on your computer ...

Page 21: ...DeryTech Shepherd Wireless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 21 4 The following MagicLink configuration window will appear Figure 3g z Click Get Connection ...

Page 22: ...Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 22 5 Connecting to Device will appear in the dialog section Figure 3h NOTE If Connection Fail appears in the dialog section check all cables are properly connected and try again ...

Page 23: ...eless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 23 6 If the connection is successful Connected will appear in the dialog section Figure 3i z Enter your required Configuration Settings see below for Default Settings ...

Page 24: ... both the WTX5800 Transmitter and the WRX5800 Receiver otherwise communication will fail NOTE If the dialog section continues to show Connecting to Device and does not change to Connected check your Antivirus software which might view MagicLink as a virus In your Antivirus Program Control Notice dialog select Permit Always Figure 3j ...

Page 25: ...ngs to ensure the security of the connection Encrypt method Select Encrypt method AES or RC4 AES The most secure wireless encryption available The system generates and exchanges keys dynamically so each data packet has its own key RC4 An encryption method that can be used with virtually all wireless Lan clients AES Data Encrypt key On the Shepherd both AES and RC4 use the same 128 bit encryption K...

Page 26: ...roved transmission link Options 1 10 kilometers 10 Kilometers Transmit Power To select the transmit power level Options 1 2 3 4 5 In normal use set to 5 When testing if the TX and RX units are very close 10m reduce TX Power to avoid signal saturation 5 maximum PTZ RS485 Setup refer to the settings on your PTZ controller No matter RS485 Full or Half duplex system you have Just connect your system t...

Page 27: ...DeryTech Shepherd Wireless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 27 Parity Options None Even Odd None Stop Bit Options 1 1 5 2 1 ...

Page 28: ...nce Camera Transmission System User Guide 28 7 After inputting the desired configuration settings click Write Configuration The following window will appear Figure 3k z Wait for up to 1 minute for the settings to be written to the device ...

Page 29: ...DeryTech Shepherd Wireless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 29 8 When the dialog section shows Successfully configuration has been completed Figure 3l z Click Exit ...

Page 30: ...ser Guide 30 z Power off the Shepherd then power on again to complete the re configuration NOTE If the dialog section shows Timeout Please check the configuration settings have failed to write to the device Check all connections and follow procedures 1 8 again Figure 3m ...

Page 31: ...ech Shepherd Wireless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 31 9 After Re booting the Shepherd open MagicLink again click Get connection and check the configuration settings have been updated 10 ...

Page 32: ...DeryTech Shepherd Wireless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 32 Figure 3n z Click Exit 11 Remove the Ethernet cable from your PC ...

Page 33: ...Receiver To re configure the WRX5800 Receiver follow procedures 1 10 for configuring the WTX5800 Transmitter above NOTE Be sure to use the same settings for the WRX5800 Receiver as have been used for the WTX5800 Transmitter Take particular care when choosing and entering the Data Encrypt Key and Connection ID ...

Page 34: ... possible picture quality and transmission distance follow these general rules of thumb 1 Mount the transmitter and receiver as high as possible to avoid human and mechanical traffic and to reduce signal interference caused by the ground plane 2 Keep the transmission path as open as possible Objects such as walls roofs and anything metallic near the transmission path may cause interference to the ...

Page 35: ...DeryTech Shepherd Wireless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 35 Mount the Transmitter and Receiver on poles to raise them above obstructions as in B Figure 4a ...

Page 36: ...nsmission System User Guide 36 When locating Transmitters and or Receivers on roof tops provide a clear line of sight and avoid the possibility of signal multi pathing by raising them on poles or locating them on the edge of the roofs as in B Figure 4b ...

Page 37: ...DeryTech Shepherd Wireless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 37 The ground plane causes multi pathing and can significantly affect distance Figure 4c ...

Page 38: ...nd walls using our universal pole wall mounting brackets Before Commencing Installation 1 Verify proper operation of the camera and monitor DVR using cable before attempting to install the wireless link 2 Verify proper operation of the Shepherd wireless link in a convenient location 3 Confirm that mounting poles and walls are strong enough to take the weight of the Shepherd units ...

Page 39: ...DeryTech Shepherd Wireless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 39 Pole Mounting Figure 4d ...

Page 40: ...DeryTech Shepherd Wireless Surveillance Camera Transmission System User Guide 40 Wall Mounting Figure 4e ...

Page 41: ...BRACKET 1pcs 4 NUTS 1 4 4pcs 5 SPRING WASHERS M6 4pcs 6 WASHERS 4pcs 7 MOUNTING BRACKET 1pcs 8 U BOLTS 2 1 2 2pcs 9 BASE COVER RUBBER SEAL 1pcs 10 BASE COVER 1pcs 11 CABLE GLAND 1pcs 12 BASE COVER SCREWS M3 8mm 7pcs 13 ANTENNA SCREWS M4 10mm 14pcs 14 ANTENNA RUBBER SEAL 1pcs 15 ANTENNA 1pcs 16 WALL SCREWS 4pcs 17 WALL ANCHORS 4pcs ...

Page 42: ... and left to right Consider using a Global Positioning Satellite GPS handset to determine the Transmitter and Receiver angles accurately using a GPS system allows a 10 Kilometer range to be aligned faster and more accurately than a 1 Kilometer range aligned by eye NOTE When aligning the Transmitter and Receiver hold the units in each adjusted position for at least 3 seconds before checking the res...

Page 43: ... Transmission System User Guide 43 1 To align antennas on the horizontal plane carefully slacken the 2 bolts 2 a attaching the Rotating Bracket to the Mounting Bracket to allow horizontal movement When correctly aligned tighten the bolts Figure 4f ...

Page 44: ...era Transmission System User Guide 44 2 To align antennas on the vertical plane carefully slacken the 2 bolts 2 b attaching the Rotating Bracket to the Enclosure and tilt the antenna up or down When correctly aligned tighten the bolts Figure 4g ...

Page 45: ...rm Transmit Power is set at 5 maximum 2 PICTURE NOT CLEAR This indicates the signal is weak z When testing for proper operation of the Shepherd wireless link if the Transmitter and Receiver are very close together 10m or less the system might suffer from signal saturation Reduce the Signal Power in both the TX and RX using MagicLink software In normal operation set to 5 maximum z Check the LED pan...

Page 46: ...ng with water in it including people and other living things snow rain etc can all reduce the transmission distance z Metals and anything containing metal steel reinforced concrete rebar metal window screens and tool room cages aluminum siding and wall insulation foil even metallic paints metallic wallpapers and mirrors will affect the quality of the signal z Lead windows kill radio transmission a...

Page 47: ...ettings in the Transmitter and Receiver are the same as on the PTZ Controller 6 PTZ CONTROL IS NOT SMOOTH z Check the RS485 twisted cables connections are good z If the connection distance between the PTZ Controller and the Receiver is too long reduce the baud rate on both the PTZ Controller and on the Shepherd Transmitter and Receiver 7 The product is intended only for fixed point to point operat...

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