Videotec DCMT8, Operating Instructions Manual

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Description of the DCMT8 keyboard
The DCMT8 keyboard is a professional product for applications within the sphere of safety and surveillance.
In a safety system, it allows the video switching control (via SW42REM/SW82REM sequential switcher) and the
peripheral station control (via DTMRX and DTRX receivers).
Features:
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RS232 and Current Loop communication mode (RS232, only telemetry)
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Telemetry direct control
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Easiness of use
Appliances which can be connected to the DCMT8 keyboard
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Receiver driver DTRX : 17-function digital receiver, allowing the remote control of pan & tilt motors, wiper and
wash, and 4 auxiliary contacts. It can be individually addressed up to 99 units.
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Mini receiver driver DTMRX : 11-function digital receiver, allowing the control of pan & tilt motors (horizontal and
vertical, zoom lenses, autopan). It can be individually addressed up to 64 units.
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MICRODEC control miniriceiver: digital receiver with 8 functions (horizontal, vertical, zoom and focus).
Addressable up to 32 units.
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SW42REM/ SW82REM unit: it allows the switching of 4/8 telecameras on 2 outputs.
Changing baudrate
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The keyboard DCMT8 can be used in trasmission systems such as modems, optic fibers, radio links, etc. It’s
possible to use a slower comunication speed, and set keyboard baudrate to 9600 or 1200 baud.
Warning! Keyboard and controlled devices (switcher, telemetry receiver) must be set to the same baudrate!
Look at the respective user’s manual.
Changing baudrate to control the switcher
Turn off the DCMT8; turn on the keyboard keeping pressed one of the following keys:
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key 5:9600 baud
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key 6:1200 baud
Blinking LEDS confirm the change
Changing baudrate to control the telemetry receiver
Turn off the DCMT8; turn on the keyboard keeping pressed one of the following keys:
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key 7:9600 baud
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key 8:1200 baud
Blinking LEDS confirm the change