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Installation of DVR5 protocol when many DVR use.
J-BOX
Master Keyboard
RS-232 TO 485
CONVERTER
RS-232 TO 485
CONVERTER
When you control PTZ cameras on many DVRs, you need RS232 to RS485 converter.
PTZ cameras are connected to RS232 to RS485 converter by the RS232 port of the DVR and
the keyboard is connected through the RS485 port of the DVR.
Follow as below.
1. Connect RS485 cable between RS485 Port of DVR and the DOME1 port of the J-box.
2. Connect RS485 cable to the RS485 Ports of DVRs.
3. Connect RS232 cable between RS-232 Port of DVR and the RS232 Port of the RS232 to
RS485 converter.
4. Connect PTZ cameras to the RS485 Port of the RS232 to RS485 converter.
5. Repeat the step 3-4 each DVR.
6. Set the system ID number of each DVR from 1 to the last DVR increasing 1.
7. Set the network menu of the keyboard as below.
Note: The baud rate of DOME1 should be the same as one of the RS485 of the DVR.
8. How to setup DVR:
A. Switch the DVR on.
B. Enter the Menu according to the DVR’s instruction manual.
C. Change the Port to “RS485” of the remote control in the devices menu.
D. Confirm matching the setup of RS485 with the keyboard.
PORT DEFINITIONS
DOME1 : NONE
DOME2/DVR: DVR5
MUX/KBD : NONE
DVR/AUX : NONE
ALARM/AUX : NONE
SAVE AND EXIT
BAUD RATE
DOME1 : 9600
DOME2/DVR : 9600
MUX/KBD : 9600
DVR/AUX : 9600
ALARM/AUX : 9600
SAVE AND EXIT