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Vicon Part No. 8009-8172-15-00                                           Rev 1010 

XX172-15-00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KTX-4 FOUR-CHANNEL  

DIGITAL VIDEO ENCODER

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your 
requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the 
documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not be 
used for this purpose. 

 

 

 

 

Copyright © 2010 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 its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc. 
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. 

 

VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 

TEL: 631-952-2288    FAX: 631-951-2288    TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116 

24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266) 

UK: +44 (0) 1489 566300  WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com 

Summary of Contents for KTX-4

Page 1: ...l situations and must not be used for this purpose Copyright 2010 Vicon Industries Inc All rights reserved Product specifications subject to change without notice ViconNet Kollector and their logos ar...

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Page 3: ...an be determined 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 equipme...

Page 4: ...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 sourc...

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...

Page 6: ...f the KTX 4 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting provides information on what to do in the unlikely event of a KTX 4 malfunction Chapter 6 Maintenance provides information on maintaining the KTX 4 Chapter 7 Ship...

Page 7: ...lation 4 Unit Components 5 Mounting 6 Installing the KTX 4 6 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION 11 About This Chapter 11 Powering On the Server 11 Powering Off the Server 11 Configuring the Server 13 CHAPTER 5 TROUB...

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Page 9: ...stem The KTX 4 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 UP...

Page 10: ...artons 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 inspe...

Page 11: ...ilable for connection 2 Perform physical installation to a desktop wall or rack using the optional mounting kits if required 3 Make all connections to camera LAN PTZ alarm audio and power 4 Power on t...

Page 12: ...ts defines all connections on the front panel and their use Mounting defines all methods of securing the server for permanent use Installing the KTX 4 describes how to install all necessary peripheral...

Page 13: ...and a yellow LED indicates data activity Unit power can be supplied if connected to PoE Power over Ethernet compliant network equipment Power Port A 2 position terminal block used to connect power 24...

Page 14: ...f is not provided The server can be rested on the shelf or fastened using the provided mounting plate Wall Mounting The KTX 4 can be wall mounted using the KX 4 WM wall mount kit Installing the KTX 4...

Page 15: ...be a maximum of up to 5000 ft 1524 m from the server to the last dome PTZ in the chain A star configuration provides multiple communication paths By fanning out communications system reliability incre...

Page 16: ...8 Chapter 3 Installation XX172 15 00 Rev 1010 KTX 4 Digital Video Encoder Star Configuration Daisy Chain Configuration Figure 3 2 PTZ Camera Control...

Page 17: ...O or N C dry contact NOTE Upon power up the state of the alarm inputs is sampled and stored as the default non alarmed state Therefore ensure that all the alarm sensors are in a non alarmed state pri...

Page 18: ...The power supply must be supplied by the customer To connect the UPS 1 Place the KTX 4 near the 24 VAC power supply Connect the 24 VAC power supply to the UPS power receptacle 2 Connect the UPS power...

Page 19: ...rver guides the user through proper shut down procedures Configuring the Server guides the user through network PTZ and alarm audio setup Powering On the Server To power on the server 1 Verify that th...

Page 20: ...12 Chapter 4 Operation XX172 15 00 Rev 1010 KTX 4 Digital Video Encoder...

Page 21: ...ons using 100 or 1000 Mbps Workstation capabilities such as processing speed disk write speed and display card strength Storage size and location types including local Workstation recording attached S...

Page 22: ...is run the first time a shortcut is placed on the desktop for future use 1 Make sure the MAC address and password of the KTX 4 is available Use MAC Address log provided 2 Verify that the KTX 4 is phys...

Page 23: ...s added to the list Note This is correct for BIOS from version 1 0 10 86 and later ViconNet version 3 and higher 3 Password authentication There are two authentication options You can either authentic...

Page 24: ...l time Local date and Debug level on a scale of 0 4 where 4 is most debug information Note The Apply button must be pressed for changes to take effect Note Verify all IP addressing parameters with you...

Page 25: ...4 Operation 17 Install TAB The Install TAB allows the user to install upgrade newer versions Choose the correct version and click Install to send to the selected unit Info TAB The Info TAB displays t...

Page 26: ...art Unit to restart the hardware Net Defaults to return the initial network settings and Factory Defaults to return to the initial configuration The Main application starting mode Application start st...

Page 27: ...cted from the drop down function list VOX On Threshold Defines the audio level at which the input turns ON At this level audio is captured and sent from the device Default setting is 1500 This setting...

Page 28: ...to the network that it is active and that it is configured to use the same Nucleus 2 From the Workstation desktop run the ViconNet application 3 After logging in open the site setup selection window...

Page 29: ...y of the manual can be found on the CD included Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If the KTX 4 does not power up check the following Verify that the outlet PoE or UPS supplying power is actually active Plug i...

Page 30: ...r returns 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 follow...

Page 31: ...C resistance 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 prov...

Page 32: ...are dual 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 cab...

Page 33: ...e 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 guide...

Page 34: ...A Indicators and Connectors Front Panel Power Status Indicator Blue LED Video Indicator 4 bi color LEDs Rear Panel Power Connector 2 pin terminal block Network POE RJ 45 jack Network Connectivity Gree...

Page 35: ...nce with policy The Company will not be obligated to repair or replace equipment showing abuse or damage or to parts which in the judgment of the Company are not defective or any equipment which may h...

Page 36: ...quarters Brunel Way Fareham PO15 5TX United Kingdom 44 0 1489 566300 Fax 44 0 1489 566322 Vicon Germany Kornstieg 3 D 24537 Neumuenster Phone 49 0 4321 8790 Fax 49 0 4321 879 97 Far East Office Unit 5...

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