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Installation and operating instructions

ZS-SX Series

Simplex Multiplexer

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Page 1: ...Installation and operating instructions ZS SX Series Simplex Multiplexer Please read this manual before installing setting up operating storing or otherwise handling this device ...

Page 2: ...These Installation and Operating Instructions edition of 01 06 2000 are for use with the following multiplexers ZS SX116P and ZS SX109P year 2000 version ...

Page 3: ...monitor 15 Alarm functions 16 Recording 18 Playback 18 Search function 19 On screen video recorder menu 19 Installation Connection sockets on rear of unit 20 Preparing for installation 21 Rack mounting 21 Connecting peripheral equipment 22 Alarm connections 24 Video recorder control 25 Remote operation 26 Unit type 30 Programming Basic operation 31 Quick programming 33 Menu summary 33 OPTION menu ...

Page 4: ...units should be carried out by qualified electrical service techni cians only If you have any queries concerning the operation of these devices which are not covered by this manual please contact the supplier at CBC Deutschland GmbH Hansaallee 191 D 40549 Düsseldorf Tel 49 0 2 11 53 06 70 Fax 49 0 2 11 53 06 71 80 CBC Europe Ltd 7 8 Garrick Industrial Centre Irving Way GB London NW9 6AQ Tel 44 0 2...

Page 5: ...e operation is no longer possible in the following situations among others Visible damage to the housing or wiring Foreign bodies have managed to get inside the unit After long term storage in unfavorable conditions e g damp or after particularly rough handling during transport If in doubt have the unit examined by CBC Installation The installation tasks described in this manual are to be carried ...

Page 6: ...as to one or more inter faced video recorders In multiviewer mode the ZS SX functions as a comfortable image splitter During playback and in multiviewer mode the ZS SX offers various digital video functions such as zoom freeze frame or pan Digital video functions Several different monitor display modes are available including the following Frame by frame display of individual camera images Simulta...

Page 7: ...quencing 7 FREEZE button Applies freeze frame to the current camera image 8 FULL button For full screen display of a camera image 9 ZOOM button Produces an electronic enlargement of a camera image 10 Cursor keys Used for operating the display menu and for exploring images enlarged with the ZOOM func tion 11 DISP CH CLOCK button For superimposing camera details date and time 12 MENU button Activate...

Page 8: ...unction buttons light up to show which functions are currently active The alarm button lights up red in the event of an alarm Two monitors can be connected directly to the multi plexer Depending on how the system is programmed digital functions such as zoom or freeze frame may only be available on one of the monitors Both monitors display various items of superimposed infor mation in text form inc...

Page 9: ... In this mode you cannot record multiplexed video In this mode you cannot record multiplexed video In this mode you cannot record multiplexed video In this mode you cannot record multiplexed video on a VCR on a VCR on a VCR on a VCR on a VCR You can change the unit type at any time desired Switch off the multiplexer The indicator will go out Press camera buttons 1 and 2 simultanously while switchi...

Page 10: ...a blue or black colored blank screen If the camera is malfunctioning In this case the alarm button will flash and the letters VL video loss will appear on screen along with the ID num ber of the affected camera Automatic sequencing The multiplexer is programmed to determine the order in which the successive camera images are to be automatically displayed in sequence on the monitor The dwell time f...

Page 11: ...splay further split screens Press the GROUP SELECT button to change from one camera group to another if screen splitting is not suitable for the simultaneous display of all camera images Press the FULL button to display the last selected camera image in full screen mode or Press any camera button in order to display the corre sponding single image in full screen mode once more The button of the se...

Page 12: ...a buttons will flash Press FREEZE again to return to normal display mode Split screen Select a split screen mode Press the FREEZE button The button will flash Now press a camera button to freeze the corre sponding image Depending on the size of the split display segments the superimposed text will read either F or FREEZE Press further camera buttons if you wish to freeze other images Press the cor...

Page 13: ...back or in multiviewer mode This feature allows you to explore the enlarged image displayed in ZOOM mode by moving up and down and from side to side allowing you access to the entire field of view of the camera This feature is provided by the electronic pan and tilt function of the multiplexer Note The pan and tilt function is limited to the field of view of the camera in question and can not be e...

Page 14: ...isplayed if the system is in CAMERA mode Select CAMERA or VCR operating mode and acti vate the playback function if applicable Press the DISP CH CLOCK button This displays the camera ID numbers corresponding to the visible images Press the DISP CH CLOCK button again to display the date and time The superimposed day date and time are displayed in English MON Monday TUE Tuesday WED Wednesday THU Thu...

Page 15: ...MERA or VCR operating mode and acti vate the playback function if applicable Press the SPOT button to activate operation of the second monitor The button will flash Press a camera button You will see the correspon ding camera image displayed on the second moni tor The button of the selected camera will now light up Press the SEQUENCE button You will now see a succession of various camera images Th...

Page 16: ... activation In the event of an alarm pay particular attention to the superimposed on screen camera details If the HOLD function is active in the event of an alarm the monitor image remains unchanged and the HOLD button flashes You can activate and disable the HOLD function as required You can also program the multiplexer to block deactivation of the HOLD func tion Press the HOLD button to activate...

Page 17: ... current alarm functions and erase all on screen alarm messages Alarm list This feature allows you to display a list of the last 64 alarm incidents The data are displayed in chronologi cal order with an L to identify those caused by cam era failure Once there are more than 64 incidents in the list the oldest item is automatically deleted When required press the ALARM RESET button to acknowledge th...

Page 18: ... reproduced in full screen mode or shown on a split screen see page 10 Note You will find important additional information on playback functions in the manual supplied with your VCR unit Select VCR mode Set the VCR switch to position 1 or 2 to select one of the video recorders Activate the PLAY function on the VCR unit Any alarm messages that have been recorded will be reproduced during playback T...

Page 19: ...on the VCR unit On screen video recorder menu In order to be able to reproduce recorded images the multiplexer searches for the video signal code at tached to each recording see page 49 If no tape is being reproduced e g during programming of the VCR via the on screen menu no code is transmitted to the multiplexer and no image is therefore displayed on the monitor If you wish to display the on scr...

Page 20: ...Video recorder control system connections for connecting control system leads to and from the video recorders Alarm OUT Control pulse IN 5 Remote control terminal switch not currently used 6 Audio IN OUT Cinch for connecting up to two video recorders IN and a device for transferring audio signals OUT 7 RS232 serial port Sub D for connecting a computer or other control de vice e g CMCom 8 Alarm IN ...

Page 21: ...unit is correctly venti lated Install the unit on a firm and stable flat surface which should be of sufficient size to carry additional items of equipment such as video recorders und monitors Rack mounting The multiplexer is designed for permanent installation in a 19 rack configuration Use the rack mounting kits MB15B ZS SX109 or MB23B ZS SX116 by CBC for fast and easy installa tion Attach the tw...

Page 22: ...onitors Use a BNC type cable to connect the socket MONITOR 1 and if applicable MONITOR 2 to the BNC inputs of the monitors Video recorder You can connect either a single video recorder or two VCR units simultaneously to the multiplexer This allows you to switch to the other VCR when the end of the tape of one VCR is reached The unit is fitted with a BNC type video IN and video OUT socket for each ...

Page 23: ...gram The computer must be connected via the 9 pin sub D socket RS232C You will find further details of compu ter remote control in the section entitled PC based operation page 44 Note When connecting the data cable take spe cial care to observe the corresponding in structions given in the manual supplied with your PC The computer should be connected to the multi plexer using a serial port data tra...

Page 24: ...y of approx 100 ms Note Depending on the layout of the system it may help to connect the alarm source con nection wires e g door contacts infrared sensors to a terminal strip before proceed ing You can then carry out the connection to the multiplexer using a 25 pin data transfer cable The table shows the wiring layout of the port Contact Signal 1 Grounding 2 Alarm input No 1 3 Alarm input No 2 4 A...

Page 25: ...ording function start up delay Note Always use the control pulse input whenever possible as the video recorder timing signal ensures the smooth synchronization of the multiplexer and VCR This avoids faults due to incorrect programming The contacts are configured as non threaded plug in connectors The table shows the wiring layout of the multiplexer connection see illustration Connect the GND Groun...

Page 26: ...ng the 25 pin sub D plug kit supplied with the unit z Important The switching outputs for the connected devices operate at Operating voltage less than 20 V Power consumption less than 20 mA The table shows the wiring layout of the port Contact Signal 1 Grounding 2 Remote control output 3 Remote control output 4 Remote control output 5 Remote control output 6 Grounding 7 Remote control output 8 Rem...

Page 27: ...1 1 0 1 1 0 Full screen display camera 11 1 1 0 1 0 1 Full screen display camera 12 1 1 0 1 0 0 Full screen display camera 13 1 1 0 0 1 1 Full screen display camera 14 1 1 0 0 1 0 Full screen display camera 15 1 1 0 0 0 1 Full screen display camera 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 FULL button activated 1 1 ZOOM button activated 1 0 Quad display cameras 1 4 0 1 1 1 1 1 Quad display cameras 5 8 0 1 1 1 1 0 Quad displ...

Page 28: ...1 1 0 1 0 1 Cursor key left 1 1 0 1 0 0 DISP CH CLOCK camera ID number button 1 1 0 0 1 1 DISP CH CLOCK date and time button 1 1 0 0 1 0 Camera button No 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 Camera button No 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 Camera button No 3 1 0 1 1 0 1 Camera button No 4 1 0 1 1 0 0 Camera button No 5 1 0 1 0 1 1 Camera button No 6 1 0 1 0 1 0 Camera button No 7 1 0 1 0 0 1 Camera button No 8 1 0 1 0 0 0 Camera button N...

Page 29: ...tion Note In order to permit the carrying out of the functions used for selection of the operating mode MODE switch and of the video re corder VCR switch the parameter REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH must be set to YES at the parameter programming stage page 41 Selection of recording configuration The purpose of contact No 23 is to allow selection of the recording configuration see page 39 Function 23 Recor...

Page 30: ...ch as multiple screen splitting freeze frame or zoom You can change the unit type at any time desired see page 9 The following table presents an overview of the differ ent properties in multiplexer and multiviewer mode Installation UNIT TYPE SETTING 1 MULTIPLEXER 2 VIEWER SELECT ITEM WITH SELECT KEY THEN PRESS MENU KEY Multiplexer mode Live picture Full screen individual image or sequence No digit...

Page 31: ... differ from those described here it is possible that a different version of the software has been installed Please refer to version information on the rear of the pack Menu navigation is carried out using just the following buttons MENU for activating the on screen menu for moving up one level within the menu for canceling the menu Cursor keys for moving from one menu item to another SELECT for a...

Page 32: ...sed groups which allows the multiplexer to be fully programmed as you move from menu to menu Note Work systematically through the program ming procedure carrying out all the opera tions corresponding to each menu before moving on to the next Saving your settings All menu configuration changes enter into effect either immediately or as soon as the menu disappears from the display There is no need f...

Page 33: ...tic sequencing function REC PTN For adjustment of the recording configuration QUICK SETUP MENU fast programming TITLE For entering camera details SUMMER TIME For activating and configuring the automatic daylight saving time adjustment function DATE TIME For adjusting the date and time settings REC MODE Adjustment of recording mode and alarm function settings Note The following section describes al...

Page 34: ...put No 1 OUT2 Monitor output No 2 1 99 SEC seconds INITIAL CAMERA only in multiviewer mode INITIAL VCR only in multiplexer mode This feature lets you decide which image is to be activated when the multiplexer is switched on The selection becomes effective whenever the multiplexer is switched on or off The selection can be made separately for live images INITIAL CAMERA and video recordings INITIAL ...

Page 35: ... Configure the VCR if necessary to prevent the display of these data Superimposed text may overlap and obstruct large areas of the display Possible settings ON Recording of date and time OFF No recording of date or time CHARACTER menu This feature allows you to alter the way in which su perimposed text is displayed 2 CHARACTER DISPLAY CHARACTER DISPLAY ON TITLE MONITOR PTN1 TITLE VCR PTN1 DATE TIM...

Page 36: ...E Tuesday WED Wednesday THU Thursday FRI Friday SAT Saturday SUN Sunday JAN January FEB February MAR March APR April MAY May JUN June JUL July AUG August SEP September OCT October NOV November DEC December SUMMER TIME SETTING This feature lets you enable or disable the automatic daylight saving time adjustment If you activate this feature you must establish the dates on which sum mer time begins a...

Page 37: ...12 12 05 Carpark2 13 13 06 Store A 14 14 07 07 15 15 08 08 16 16 Once you enter the camera ID number a further character selection menu will be displayed 5 2 CH 01 TITLE SETTING Drive SPACE CLEAR 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklm nopqrstuvwxyz Use the cursor keys to navigate around the display and select each desired character for the camera name Press SELECT to enter the charac...

Page 38: ...ra failure OFF Camera failure detection alarm disabled SENSOR ALARM You can activate or disable alarm messages from external alarm sources in general If this feature is disabled the multiplexer no longer reacts to messag es from external alarm sources Possible settings ON Alarm from external sources activated OFF Alarm from external sources disabled ALARM CONTROL This parameter is only required wh...

Page 39: ...m sources Possible settings EDGE The multiplexer reacts to the rising side of the signal The alarm remains active until the ALARM RESET is pressed or it is acknowl edged automatically The falling edge of the signal signal transmitter opens contact has no influence LEVEL The multiplexer reacts to changes in the signal level The alarm remains active until the signal from the alarm source returns to ...

Page 40: ...ROL REC PATTERN only in multiplexer mode You can decide how the desired recording format see page 42 should be selected and or changed Re mote controlled operation of the recording mode allows you to change from one pattern to another using automatic devices e g at weekends Possible settings INT Selection of the recording mode is carried out in the OPTION menu see page 35 REMOTE Selection and chan...

Page 41: ...d additional information should automati cally disappear from the screen see page 14 Possible settings 1SEC 1 second 3SEC 3 seconds 5SEC 5 seconds 10SEC 10 seconds 4 SEG CH 9 DISP applies to ZS SX109 only Allows you decide in the case of activated quad splitting whether the camera image from input No 9 should be displayed or skipped This setting applies to manual selection of camera groups and aut...

Page 42: ...a images are displayed REC PTN menu only in multiplexer mode Allows you to configure two different video recording patterns e g alternatives for day and night time operation 10 1 REC PTN NO SELECT REC PATTERN 1 REC PATTERN 2 Once you have entered the desired configuration a further camera input CH selection menu will be displayed 10 2 REC PTN1 SETTING REC REC CH 01 ON CH 09 ON CH 02 ON CH 10 ON CH...

Page 43: ...operating system installed and a free serial port Serial interface cable Software for communicating with the multiplexer e g MS Terminal for Windows Transmission parameters In order to permit the exchange of data between the PC and multiplexer the transfer parameters of both devices must be identical You will find information on how to configure these PC transfer parameters in the manual supplied ...

Page 44: ...nents disposed of by a specialist waste collection organization or ensure that they are consigned to your local special refuse facility Changing the fuse The main internal fuse is not user accessible and must be replaced by a specialist technician in the event of it blowing B DANGER of electric shock Always disconnect the multiplexer from the power supply before proceeding z Important Before repla...

Page 45: ...us symbol must be visible from above The battery is housed in a holder fitted to the main circuit board of the multiplexer Remove the crosshead screws on both sides and at the back of the auf multiplexer and remove the cover Push the battery towards the edge of the circuit board and lever it out of its holder Fit the new battery and push it until it clicks into place in the holder Refit multiplexe...

Page 46: ...line connection Check connection of alarm control line and pulse control line Wrong unit type selected Change unit type Video problems during playback of time lapse recordings faulty assignment of camera images Wrong display mode on VCR Select right display mode on VCR see operation manual of VCR Reproduction in tape rewind mode Start normal playback mode Pause during playback Start playback again...

Page 47: ...ACTER menu Select TITLE VCR ON Overlapping text displays during playback Settings on VCR Disable text display on VCR Frequently needed corrections of internal clock Battery nearly empty Change the battery see chapter care and maintenance Camera image displayed on screen but MODE switch in position VCR and VCR stopped VCR in recording mode and stopped Turn the MODE switch to position CAMERA Extreml...

Page 48: ...rogram different image sequences for the master unit one for the main monitor and another for the second monitor The device connected as a slave unit adopts the same programming as the master unit allowing both units to run in synchronized operation When programming this unit use the REMOTE IN OUT socket and make the necessary configuration adjustments in the OPTION menu Connect contact No 24 of t...

Page 49: ...nformation on screen if desired In this way it is possible for example to select only the images produced by a certain camera from a series of recordings and play them back via the monitor while ignoring the other cameras The multiplexer must be adjusted to match the time setting of the video recorder When set to long term opera tion the recorder does not operate in real time i e instead of displa...

Page 50: ... 06 2000 50 ZS SX Series Technical specifications ZS SX116 Max 16 Cameras Video recorder Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Appendix ...

Page 51: ... 06 2000 ZS SX Series 51 Appendix ZS SX116 Alarm triggers Monitor 2 Max 16 Cameras Monitor 1 Video recorder 1 Video recorder 2 ...

Page 52: ... Synchronization internal Effective resolution 720 464 pixels Remote control 11 x input channels no voltage contacts 25 pin sub D socket 10 x open collector output channels 20 V 20 mA Video recorder control system 6 plug in terminals for each 2 alarm clock pulse earth Audio inputs 2 Cinch 10 dB 50 kOhm Audio outputs 2 Cinch 10 dB low impedance Serial interface 1 9 pin sub D RS232C Operating condit...

Page 53: ...alarm hold Synchronization internal Effective resolution 720 464 pixels Remote control 11 input channels no voltage contacts 25 pin sub D socket 10 x open collector output channels 20 V 20 mA Video recorder control system 6 plug in terminals for each 2 alarm clock pulse earth Audio inputs 2 Cinch 10 dB 50 kOhm Audio outputs 2 Cinch 10 dB low impedance Serial interface 1 9 pin sub D RS232C Operatin...

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