Vista PowerDome Series, Installation Manual

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Introduction PowerDome Installation Manual
1
I
NTRODUCTION
This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions for all PowerDome cameras, housings and
accessories.
1.1 D
ESCRIPTION
A PowerDome is a variable speed PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) dome camera used in CCTV systems for discreet
surveillance of a remote area. A PowerDome’s operational features are customized and stored within its
own on-board programmable nonvolatile memory. PowerDomes are programmed using Vista
NPX/R/KDB/J3De or VPD-KBD controller keypads.
1.2 O
PERATION
R
EQUIREMENTS
The PowerDome has three built-in receivers, two for RS485, PowerDome, and Pelco D, and one for
coaxial UTC control. The dome automatically detects the current protocol. UTC control requires a Vista
Triplex Columbus hard disk recorder and a minimum of one keyboard. See Figure 1. A minimum of one
keyboard is required for RS485 control. See Figure 2.
Note: This manual does not cover Pelco D control.
RS485 UTC
Keypad Vista Columbus digital recorder PowerDome
Figure 1. Basic application with UTC control
I/O box
Keypad (RS485 control) PowerDome
Figure 2. Basic application with RS485 control
1.3 C
ABLE
R
EQUIREMENTS
For RS485 operation, PowerDomes require video, power, and data cables.
The video cable carries the video signal to the remote viewing site. If sending video via coaxial
cable, a 75
Ω
coaxial cable is typically used. If sending video via twisted-pair cable, use an
unshielded, CAT5 twisted-pair cable.
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