Vicon KRX-3V5 Installation & Operation Manual Download Page 4

Important 
Safeguards – 
Indoor Use 

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. 

WARNING 

To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do 
not expose this product to rain or moisture. 

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. 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. 

11. 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. 

12. Lightning -

 Disconnect the product from its power source 

and cable system when possible to prevent damage due to 

lightning and power-line surges. 

13. 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. 

14. Overloading -

 Do not overload wall outlets and extension 

cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock. 

15. Object and Liquid Entry -

 Never probe through, or spill 

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

shock. 

16. Servicing -

 Refer all servicing to qualified service 

personnel. 

17. 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. 

18. Replacement Parts -

 Use only Vicon specified 

replacement parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit 

damage and injury. 

19. Safety Check -

 Request safety checks to be performed 

following repair or maintenance to verify proper operation. 

20. ESD Precaution -

 Take all normal electrostatic discharge 

precautions to avoid component damage during installation and 

operation. 

21. 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. 

 

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XX184-01-00 KRX-3 Video Decoder 

Summary of Contents for KRX-3V5

Page 1: ...ht 2008 Vicon Industries Inc All rights reserved Product specifications subject to change without notice ViconNet Kollector and their logos are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc Vicon and...

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Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...re they will be pinched or used to bear weight Allow some slack in the cord where it enters the unit 12 Lightning Disconnect the product from its power source and cable system when possible to prevent...

Page 5: ...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 othe...

Page 6: ...o in the unlikely event of a KRX 3V5 malfunction Chapter 6 Maintenance provides information on maintaining the KRX 3V5 Chapter 7 Shipping Instructions describes the procedure to be followed when sendi...

Page 7: ...R 4 OPERATION 8 About This Chapter 8 Powering On the KRX 3V5 8 Powering Off the KRX 3V5 8 Configuring the ViconNet IP LAN Version 10 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 22 CHAPTER 7 SHI...

Page 8: ...vi Table of Contents XX184 01 00 KRX 3 Video Decoder...

Page 9: ...create a complete system The KRX 3V5 complies with CE and meets requirements for an FCC Class A computing device Vicon strongly recommends the use of line conditioners voltage regulators and uninterru...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...e 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...

Page 12: ...thods of securing the decoder for permanent use Installing the KRX 3V5 describes how to install all necessary peripheral devices directly to the decoder Unpacking the Decoder Carefully open the carton...

Page 13: ...ock 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 moni...

Page 14: ...een Red Initialization All channel LEDs blink Mounting There are several types of mounting recommended for the decoder as shown below Desktop The KRX 3V5 can rest on a clean and dry flat surface like...

Page 15: ...e 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 3V5 rear panel using mini D sub coaxial BNC M o...

Page 16: ...es Configuring the Decoder guides the user through network setup Powering On the KRX 3V5 To power on the decoder 1 Verify that the KRX 3V5 is set up as detailed in Chapter 3 Installation 2 Ensure that...

Page 17: ...XX184 01 00 KRX 3 Video Decoder Chapter 4 Operation 9...

Page 18: ...parameters on the KRX 3V5 are Factory Defaults Network Defaults IP address 1 1 1 2 IP address 1 1 1 2 Nucleus IP address 0 0 0 0 Nucleus IP address 1 1 1 1 Net Mask address 255 255 255 0 Net Mask addr...

Page 19: ...ttings 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 K...

Page 20: ...nd 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 th...

Page 21: ...Setup The Setup tab allows you to change where Upgrade Log and Password management files are stored The default is C VUG XX184 01 00 KRX 3 Video Decoder Chapter 4 Operation 13...

Page 22: ...for the KRX 3V5 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...

Page 23: ...software The Version to install drop down lists all software available on the VMC for the KRX 3V5 Note If the list is grayed out make sure that you are pointing to the correct directories See the Set...

Page 24: ...Info The Info tab displays the KRX 3V5 general information Note Info will only display if connectivity has been established 16 Chapter 4 Operation XX184 01 00 KRX 3 Video Decoder...

Page 25: ...nitial 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...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...p 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 fo...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...reens 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 XX184 01 00 KRX...

Page 30: ...n the VMC check the following Verify that the IP address in the decoder is correct Use the VNSetup application to verify decoder connection and correct IP address Verify that the KRX 3V5 is correctly...

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Page 32: ...am 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 t...

Page 33: ...lity 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 Vico...

Page 34: ...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 maximu...

Page 35: ...oose 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 th...

Page 36: ...l 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...

Page 37: ...ay 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 sof...

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Page 39: ...s 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...

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