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Many installation companies can get the power and video signal correct, but struggle
with the control of the PTZ using the keypad or DVR using the RS485 data.
The key to successfully installing the data cabling to the PTZ is to get the basics right.
Use a quality data cable such as CAT5 (never use just a standard untwisted cable such
as alarm cable for the RS485 signal).
Also, you must follow the RS485 wiring convention; the following section explains
this:
RS485 Wiring methods & Tips >>>>>
1. Characteristics of RS485
As specified by RS485 standards, RS485 is a half-duplex data transmission type
with characteristic impedance of 120 . The maximum load capacity is 32 units
(PTZs, keyboards and DVRs).
2. Transmission distances of RS485 Signals using CAT5 or similar cables
Selecting a CAT5 or similar sized twisted pair data transmission cable, the
maximum theoretical transmitting distances are as follows:
PTZ
24 V AC
LOCAL
PSU
240V ---
CAT 5
CAT5 Carries
Video &
Control Data
CCT CAMERA
Video
& Power
TRADITIONAL
CAMERA
JUNCTION BOX
PSU
12V
DC
240V
AC
Free Lead Supplied
KEYPAD
DVR
CO-AX RG59
MONITOR
RG59+2 Video & Power
CAT5 Carrying Data
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