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XX079-00-01 Rev 303 Video Switchers Introduction
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Introduction
The information in this instruction manual covers the installation, programming, operation and maintenance of
the Vicon series of 8-channel and 16-channel video switchers. This unit should be installed by a qualified
technician using approved materials in accordance with national, state and local codes. Read these
instructions through completely before attempting installation.
The Vicon series of video switchers includes a wide range of models. There are 8-channel or 16-channel
models for RS-485 or RS-232 communication. Each is available in 120 or 230 VAC versions. Refer to Table 1
for model descriptions.
Table 1
Model Descriptions
Model Number Product Code Description
VSW-8RS485 7267 8-channel RS485 video switcher; 120 VAC
VSW-8RS485-230 7267-01 8-channel RS485 video switcher; 230VAC
VSW-8RS232 7268 8-channel RS232 video switcher; 120 VAC
VSW-8RS232-230 7268-01 8-channel RS232 video switcher; 230VAC
VSW-16RS485 7269 16-channel RS485 video switcher; 120 VAC
VSW-16RS485-230 7269-01 16-channel RS485 video switcher; 230VAC
VSW-16RS232 7270 16-channel RS232 video switcher; 120 VAC
VSW-16RS232-230 7270-01 16-channel RS232 video switcher; 230VAC
The video switcher is capable of switching 8 cameras (8-channel version) or 16 cameras (16-channel version)
to two independent monitor outputs. The switcher also includes 16 alarm inputs for dry contact switches and
three types of programmable outputs (LED, flashing screen message and two contact relays).
On-screen menus allow the user to easily program the video switcher using the front panel keys. A real-time
clock allows programming for night, weekend, or other operation periods. The menus provide an extensive
selection of alarm processing options.
The switcher provides separate hardwired alarm inputs corresponding to each camera. Any conventional
alarm device such as reed switches, PIRs, etc. may be connected to these, and each input may be set for
active high (equivalent to normally closed – NC) or active low (equivalent to normally open – NO). Each
hardwired input may be enabled or disabled individually.
Alarm outputs include two dry contact relay outputs that may be individually configured NO or NC. The relay
outputs may be used to activate a video recorder or a remote light or buzzer. The outputs may be
programmed to go active in response to multiple hardwired inputs.
The video switchers provide an advanced sequential switching function. Camera switching may be ascending
in normal or user-defined pattern sequencing. In normal sequencing, all cameras switch at the same dwell
time. This is referred to as EZ-A (or B) Sequence. Cameras may be programmed to sequence in any order
desired by the user, allowing selected cameras to be displayed more frequently or less frequently than other
cameras. Each camera may be assigned its own dwell period, allowing more important cameras to be
displayed longer. This is referred to as Sequence Pattern. Monitor A has an option of setting different dwell
times for normal sequencing and alarm sequencing. Monitor B does not have the separate dwell option for
alarm and normal sequencing.