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XX184-00-00 KRX-3 Video Decoder 

Important 
Safeguards 

GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION 

The lightening bolt symbol alerts the user to the presence of 
dangerous voltage that may present the risk of electric shock. 

The exclamation point symbol alerts the user to the presence 
of important operating and maintenance instructions. 

1. Read Instructions -

 Read all safety and operating 

instructions before the product is operated. 

2. Retain Instructions -

 Retain all safety and operating 

instructions for future reference. 

3. Heed Warnings -

 Pay attention to all product warnings. 

4. Follow Instructions -

 Follow all operating instructions. 

5. Cleaning -(Do not use caustic, abrasive or aerosol 

cleaners) 

a)  For units that CAN BE DISCONNECTED from the power 

source, use a damp cloth for cleaning. 

b) For

 

units that CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED from the 

power source, use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not 
allow moisture or liquids to enter vents. 

6. Attachments -

 Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended 

attachments to prevent unit damage and personal injury. 

7. Water and Moisture -

 Use only products designed for 

outdoor environments where they will be exposed to water or 
moisture. 

8. Accessories -

 Do not place the unit on an unstable surface 

to avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended mounting 
accessories. 

9. Ventilation -

 Do not block ventilating slots and openings as 

they ensure reliable operation. Do not place the unit near a 
heat source or into an enclosure unless recommended by 
Vicon. 

10. Power Sources -

 The product should only be operated 

from the recommended power source. Use only a UL Class 2 
indoor/dry or Class 3 outdoor/wet power supply. 

11. Grounding -

 Only products equipped with a 3-prong 

grounded plug should be inserted into a grounded power outlet. 

Contact an electrician to replace an obsolete outlet. Do not 
force a plug into a non-grounded outlet. 

12. Power Cord Protection -

 Power supply cords should not 

be routed in trafficked areas or in tight spaces where they will 
be pinched or used to bear weight. Allow some slack in the 
cord where it enters the unit. 

13. Outdoor Cable Grounding -

 Use only grounded outdoor 

cables to protect against voltage surges and static charges. 
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-
1984, provides information on proper grounding of the lead-in 
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors 
and the requirements of grounding electrodes. 

14. Lightning -

 Disconnect the product from its power source 

and cable system when possible to prevent damage due to 
lightning and power-line surges. 

15. Power Lines -

 Do not locate outside cables over power or 

utility lines where they can fall and make direct contact. Contact 
with power lines can be fatal. 

16. Overloading -

 Do not overload wall outlets and extension 

cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock. 

17. Object and Liquid Entry -

 Never probe through, or spill 

liquid into, enclosure openings to prevent risk of fire or electric 
shock. 

18. Servicing -

 Refer all servicing to qualified service 

personnel. 

19. Damage Requiring Service -

 Obtain service when: 

a)  The power-supply cord or plug is damaged. 
b)  Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the 

product. 

c) 

The product is not designed for outdoor use and has been 
exposed to water or moisture. 

d)  The product does not operate per the operating 

instructions. Perform Vicon recommended adjustments, 
modifications and troubleshooting only to avoid unit 
damage and personal injury. 

e)  The product has been dropped. 
f) 

The product shows a significant change in performance. 

20. Replacement Parts -

 Use only Vicon specified 

replacement parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit 
damage and injury. 

21. Safety Check -

 Request safety checks to be performed 

following repair or maintenance to verify proper operation. 

22. ESD Precaution -

 Take all normal electrostatic discharge 

precautions to avoid component damage during installation and 
operation. 

23. For 230 VAC Devices Only -

 When the disconnect device 

is not incorporated in the equipment or when the plug on the 
power supply is intended to serve as the disconnect device, 
follow the guidelines below: 
 
a)  For permanently connected 230 VAC units, a readily 

accessible disconnect device must be incorporated into 
the site wiring. 

b) 

For 230 VAC units with a plug, the outlet must be installed 
near the unit and be easily accessible.

 

 

Summary of Contents for KRX-3

Page 1: ... purpose Copyright 2006 Vicon Industries Inc All rights reserved Product specifications subject to change without notice ViconNet and its logo are trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc Kollector Elite and Kollector Pro and their logos are trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp VICON INDUSTRIES IN...

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Page 3: ...termined by turning equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver Relocate the equipment away from the receiver Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits If neces...

Page 4: ...r Cable Grounding Use only grounded outdoor cables to protect against voltage surges and static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 1984 provides information on proper grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors and the requirements of grounding electrodes 14 Lightning Disconnect the product from its power source and cable sy...

Page 5: ...under a license The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of that agreement Information in this manual is subject to change without notice Corporate and individual names and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted Copyright 2007 Vicon All rights reserved ViconNet is a trademark of Vicon Other company and brand products and service names are tra...

Page 6: ...r 5 Troubleshooting provides information on what to do in the unlikely event of a KRX 3 malfunction Chapter 6 Maintenance provides information on maintaining the KRX 3 Chapter 7 Shipping Instructions describes the procedure to be followed when sending a KRX 3 back to Vicon Chapter 8 Coaxial Cable Recommendations provides technical information for the recommended coaxial cable types Chapter 9 Twist...

Page 7: ...d Inspection 2 CHAPTER 2 QUICK INSTALLATION 3 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION 4 About This Chapter 4 Unpacking the Server 4 Required Items for Installation 4 Unit Components 5 Panel Connectors and Indicators 5 Mounting 6 Desktop 6 Rack 6 Wall Mounting 6 Installing the KRX 3 7 Step 1 Connecting the Cabling 7 Step 2 Connecting the Power Supply 7 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION 9 About This Chapter 9 Powering On the KRX ...

Page 8: ...Network Settings 12 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 23 CHAPTER 7 SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS 24 CHAPTER 8 COAXIAL CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS 25 Materials 25 Cable Types 25 CHAPTER 9 TWISTED PAIR CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS 26 Materials 26 Cable Types 26 CHAPTER 10 NETWORK CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS 27 CHAPTER 11 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 28 VICON STANDARD EQUIPMENT WARRANTY 29 ...

Page 9: ...ion 4 X Kollector Elite NVRs and ViconNet Workstations to create a complete system The KRX 3 complies with CE and meets requirements for an FCC Class A computing device Vicon strongly recommends the use of line conditioners voltage regulators and uninterruptible power supply UPS systems in the electrical power service NOTE Read all instructions before beginning the installation How to Use This Man...

Page 10: ...upon delivery and if damage is present make detailed notes on the carrier s bill Then obtain the carrier agent s signature and file a damage claim as soon as possible Open the cartons and inspect the equipment for damage Save the cartons and packing material If damage is present contact the carrier and file a damage claim immediately If the equipment must be returned for repair follow the instruct...

Page 11: ...nnections to monitors LAN and power NOTE The KRX 3 maybe powered by PoE using the LAN connection or with 24 VAC Recommended 24 VAC power supply models are the S24WPS 1 for 120VAC installations and S24PS 230 for 230 VAC installations or latest equivalents 4 Power on the server Run the provided ViconNet CD and choose software KRX 3 setup to configure the correct IP address using the provided MAC add...

Page 12: ...ions on the front panel and their use Mounting defines all methods of securing the server for permanent use Installing the KRX 3 describes how to install all necessary peripheral devices directly to the server Unpacking the Server Carefully open the carton Remove the accessory kit and the KRX 3 from the box and place them on a large flat working surface Open the accessory kit and verify the conten...

Page 13: ...t network equipment Power Port A 2 position terminal block used to connect power 24 VAC if not using PoE see above Channel 1 Video Output A mini D sub VGA output standard BNC F composite output or S Video output is provided for connection to a single monitor with one of those input types Channel 2 Video Output A mini D sub VGA output standard BNC F composite output or S Video output is provided fo...

Page 14: ...tream Steady Red Channel connection failure Rapid blinking Green Red Initialization All channel LEDs blink Mounting There are several types of mounting recommended for the server as shown below Desktop The KRX 3 can rest on a clean and dry flat surface like a desk or tabletop Four 4 rubber bumpers are provided for stable mounting There must be an area of no less than 3 in 76 mm left around the ext...

Page 15: ... refer to Figure 3 1 1 Insert one side of a standard LAN cable to the Network Port s RJ 45 connector Insert the other RJ 45 connector into the LAN side of the network switch wall jack etc Verify that a PC or ViconNet workstation is available for software configuration 2 Connect the monitors to the KRX 3 rear panel using mini D sub coaxial BNC M or S Video cabling as required by monitor type Step 2...

Page 16: ...ation XX184 00 00 KRX 3 Video Decoder 2 Connect the UPS power cord to the wall outlet 3 Power on the UPS and ensure that it is working properly NOTE Refer to your UPS device s User Manual for details on proper connection ...

Page 17: ...he Server guides the user through proper shut down procedures Configuring the Server guides the user through network setup Powering On the KRX 3 To power on the server 1 Verify that the KRX 3 is set up as detailed in Chapter 3 Installation 2 Ensure that the 24 VAC power supply to the KRX 3 or connect PoE via network cable RJ 45 The Status Indicator will illuminate blue blinking to indicate the ser...

Page 18: ...10 Chapter 4 Operation XX184 00 00 KRX 3 Video Decoder ...

Page 19: ...ppropriate ViconNet documentation Network Considerations The KRX 3 can be connected to any ViconNet network Version 4 software via the VMC The default parameters on the KRX 3 are IP address 1 1 1 2 Nucleus IP address 1 1 1 1 On first startup the KRX 3 will attempt to establish connection to the Nucleus with the default address 1 1 1 1 Connecting it to an active Nucleus is done through the VNSetup ...

Page 20: ... via the network VNSetup is used to configure network settings VNSetup consists of several tabs Each tab provides different functionality To access VNSetup from the desktop double click the Viconnet VNSetup icon The Select tab screen displays To find the KRX 3 that you want to configure proceed as follows 1 Under Unit selection find the KRX 3 unit by using the drop down list 2 You can narrow your ...

Page 21: ...ws 1 In the Unit password field enter the unit password and click Add password Note The password for the unit is provided either on a sticker in the shipping box or on the CD case 2 Upon authentication the lock icon will no longer be displayed indicating that settings may be changed 3 Click Select on the lower section of the tab 4 The unit will display in the Selected unit box Click Refresh unit t...

Page 22: ...14 Chapter 4 Operation XX184 00 00 KRX 3 Video Decoder Setup The Setup tab allows you to change where Upgrade Log and Password management files are stored The default is C VUG ...

Page 23: ...k Gateway DNS DHCP and Debug level on a scale of 0 4 where 4 is most debug information Time zone Daylight saving time Local time Local date are not applicable for the KRX 3 Note Debug level should only be changed by direction of the Vicon s Technical Services Team Note Click Apply to save the changes Note Verify all IP addressing parameters with your IT administrator ...

Page 24: ...llows you to install and upgrade to newer versions of the software The Version to install drop down lists all software available on the VMC for the KRX 3 Note If the list is grayed out make sure that you are pointing to the correct directories See the Setup section in this chapter ...

Page 25: ...XX184 00 00 KRX 3 Video Decoder Chapter 4 Operation 17 Info The Info tab displays the KRX 3 general information Note Info will only display if connectivity has been established ...

Page 26: ... unit s firmware Net defaults Returns the unit to the initial network settings Factory defaults Returns the unit to the initial configuration The Main app starting mode section may display the following Application start status Unknown Application loaded successfully or Loading of application is disabled The Disable Load button allows the pausing of the application load in case of software issues ...

Page 27: ...des a composite output It also allows you to scale the VGA output to fill the screen on large monitors and provides you with the option to display the Vicon logo on inactive screens To set the TV system type select TV system in the Function selection drop down Select NTSC or PAL in the Function options drop down Click Apply to save the settings An example showing the NTSC setting follows ...

Page 28: ... 2 output or Chan 3 output in the Function selection drop down Select None BNC S Video or VGA 720x576 in the Function options drop down Channel 3 only provides None or BNC Click Apply to save the settings An example showing the VGA setting for channel 1 follows Note Each channel is configured separately ...

Page 29: ...GA output screen size select VGA scaling in the Function selection drop down Select enable in the Function options drop down Click Apply to save the settings An example showing VGA scaling enabled follows Note Expanding the screen size may possibly impact picture quality ...

Page 30: ...3 Video Decoder To display the Vicon logo on inactive screens select Show logo in the Function selection drop down Select enable in the Function options drop down Click Apply to save the settings An example showing Show logo enabled follows ...

Page 31: ... on the VMC check the following Verify that the IP address in the server is correct Use the VNSetup application to verify server connection and correct IP address Verify that the KRX 3 is correctly cabled to the workstation via hubs and switches Verify that the monitor s is correctly connected to the correct output type BNC S Video or VGA Chapter 6 Maintenance There is no maintenance required on t...

Page 32: ...s from countries in Europe contact Vicon Europe Ltd Brunel Way Fareham PO15 5TX United Kingdom Phone 44 0 1489 566300 Fax 44 0 1489 566322 2 Attach a sheet of paper to the unit with the following information Name and address of the company returning the unit Name of the Vicon employee who issued the R A R A number Brief description of the installation Complete description of the problem and circum...

Page 33: ...tance The larger cable results in a lower DC resistance and better video quality with increased difficulty in handling and installation Let the required picture quality and cable distances provide a guide in choosing the best cable type For cables other than the approved Vicon types below contact the manufacturers listed below Note that BC refers to bare copper and TC refers to tinned copper Table...

Page 34: ...al individually shielded twisted pair in a single jacket This configuration is the most convenient for RS 422 RS485 applications Single twisted pair is also a suitable cable Choose a Belden cable type by referring to the characteristics and maximum distances listed below The maximum distance for the most reliable digital control refers to the distance between the KRX 3 and the Camera Dome Receiver...

Page 35: ... Types The most commonly used cable types are CAT5 CAT5e and CAT6 These category cables are best suited for Ethernet network applications Choose a Belden cable type by referring to the characteristics listed below The Table below should be used as a guideline when cables other than Belden are used Materials and construction must follow the guidelines above Table 10 4 Recommended Network Cable Type...

Page 36: ...el Power Status Indicator Blue LED Video Indicator 3 bi color LEDs Rear Panel Power Connector 2 pin terminal block Network POE RJ 45 jack Network Connectivity Green LED Network Activity Amber LED Alarm 5 pin terminal block Future use RS 232 5 pin terminal block RS422 485 5 pin terminal block green LED indicator Future use Audio Audio jacks I O Future use Channel 1 Video Out mini D sub BNC F S Vide...

Page 37: ...which may have been tampered with altered misused or been subject to unauthorized repair Software supplied either separately or in hardware is furnished on an As Is basis Vicon does not warrant that such software shall be error bug free Software support via telephone if provided at no cost may be discontinued at any time without notice at Vicon s sole discretion Vicon reserves the right to make ch...

Page 38: ...rs Brunel Way Fareham PO15 5TX United Kingdom 44 0 1489 566300 Fax 44 0 1489 566322 Germany vin videotronic infosystems gmbh Lahnstrasse 1 D 24539 Neumuenster Phone 49 0 4321 8790 Fax 49 0 4321 879 47 Far East Office Unit 5 17 F Metropole Square 2 On Yiu Street Shatin New Territories Hong Kong 852 2145 7118 Fax 852 2145 7117 Internet Address www vicon cctv com ...

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