Sony Ipela SNCA-ZX104 Installation Manual Download Page 2

A

B

C

Network cable

(straight, 

not supplied)

AC adaptor

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

Hub

Network

To power 

socket

To an analog monitor

IPELA HYBRID-compatible 

camera

Coaxial cable

Coaxial cable

To a keyboard

I/O port 

connector

D

Unit: mm (inches)

250 (9 

7

/

8

)

210 (8 

3

/

8

)

44 

(1 

3

/

4

)

Location and Function of Parts

Front 

 

POWER indicator (green)

When the receiver receives power, an internal system check is performed.
The indicator lights up when the unit is operating normally.

 

NETWORK indicator (green/orange)

The indicator lights up or flashes when the unit is connected to the network. The 
indicator remains off when the unit is not connected to the network.
When connecting the unit via 100BASE-TX, the indicator lights up in green. When 
connecting the unit via 10BASE-T, the indicator lights up in orange.

 

SLOC indicator (orange)

The indicator lights up in orange when an SLOC connection to a hybrid camera is 
established.
The indicator flashes in orange when an SLOC transmission error is occurring.

Rear 

 

Video output terminal (BNC)

Outputs composite video signals.

 

DC IN 12 V DC (power input) terminal

Connect to the supplied DC 12 V AC adapter.

 

SLOC (IP coaxial transfer) port

Use this terminal to connect the unit to an IPELA HYBRID-compatible camera via a 
coaxial cable.

 

Reset switch

To restore the unit’s default settings, press this switch using a pointed object and turn 
the power on while the switch is pressed.

 

RS-485 selection switch

Set this switch to ON to enable network functions; this unit’s settings can then be 
changed over the network that is connected via the LAN port. This unit’s Serial PTZ 
functions are also enabled; the unit can accept input from the keyboard connected to 
this unit’s I/O port.
Set this switch to OFF to disable network functions and block input from the I/O port.
After switching, it is necessary to turn the power off and on again, to enable the 
setting.

 

I/O (input/output) port

This unit includes an RS-485 port. You can connect a keyboard that is compatible with 
Pelco-D protocol control signals in order to control the unit.

Indication

Function

NC

+

RS-485 (+) input/output (GND level reference)

RS-485 (–) input/output (GND level reference)

G

RS-485 reference GND

 

LAN (network) port (RJ-45)

Connect to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network using a network cable.

CAUTION

 

For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might 
have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port.

 

When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to peripheral device, use a 
shieldedtype cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.

Connection   

 

 

 

 

Connecting to the Network

Connect to the network router or hub via this unit’s LAN port, using a network cable 
(not supplied).

Connecting to a Monitor

Connect a video output terminal of the unit to an analog monitor using a coaxial cable 
(not supplied).

Connecting to an IPELA HYBRID-compatible Camera

Connect a SLOC port of the unit to an IPELA HYBRID-compatible camera’s SLOC port 
using a coaxial cable (not supplied).
The maximum coaxial cable length is RG-59 300 m.

Note

The high-frequency characteristics of coaxial cables may differ, even if the cables are of 
the same classification. Use a high-quality, high-frequency coaxial cable with this unit.

For details on coaxial cables and cameras that can be connected to this unit, refer to the 
instruction manual of the connecting SLOC device. For further details, please consult an 
authorized Sony dealer.

Connecting to a Keyboard

Using the supplied I/O port connector, connect a keyboard (not supplied) that 
supports the Pelco-D protocol, and set the RS-485 selection switch to ON.
The RS-485 selection switch is set to OFF in the factory default settings.
Set the RS-485 selection switch of only SNCA-ZX104 units with a keyboard connected 
to ON.

For details on settings related to the Serial PTZ function and settings related to connecting 
the keyboard, refer to the User’s Guide.
For details on camera settings related to Serial PTZ, refer to the camera’s Instruction 
Manual.

Connecting the Power Source

Connect to the supplied DC 12 V AC adapter.

Specifications

Interface

SLOC input

BNC ×4, 75Ω termination

Analog video output

BNC ×4, composite 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω termination

Network port

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, auto negotiation (RJ-45)

I/O port

Camera control interface: ×1 (RS-485)

Others

Power supply

DC 12V

Consumption current

0.8 A

Operating temperature

0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Operating humidity

20% to 80% (no condensation)

Storage humidity

20% to 80% (no condensation)

Dimensions 

210 × 44 × 250 mm (8 

3

/

8

 × 1 

3

/

4

 × 9 

7

/

8

 in) (w/h/d) 

(without the projecting parts)

Mass

Approximately 1.1 kg

Supplied accessories

CD-ROM (User’s Guide and supplied programs) (1)
Installation Manual (this document) (1)
B&P Warranty Booklet (1)
AC adaptor (AC-NB12A) (1)
I/O port connector (1)

Note

This package may contain additional installation 
manuals and/or documentation.

AC adaptor (AC-NB12A)

Power supply

AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
0.65 A to 0.35 A

Output

DC 12 V, 2.5 A

Operating temperature

0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)

Operating humidity

20% to 80% (no condensation)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Storage humidity

20% to 80% (no condensation)

Dimensions

49.5 × 28 × 99.5 mm (2 × 1 

1

/

8

 × 4 in) (w/h/d) (without 

the projecting parts)

Mass

Approximately 0.2 kg (7 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Recommendation of Periodic Inspections

In case using this device over an extended period of time, please have it inspected 

periodically for safe use.

It may appear flawless, but the components may have deteriorated over time, which 

may cause a malfunction or accident.

For details, please consult the store of purchase or an authorized Sony dealer.

NOTICE TO USERS
© 2012 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. This Installation Manual, in whole or in 
part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form 
without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.

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 

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 and 

 are trademarks of 

Sony Corporation.

 

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 

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