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Vi-POSCON Installation Guide
5.5 Installing a Vi-POSCON System
Before installing the Vi-POSCON controller, conduct a site survey with the customer and a
salesperson. For more information on the site survey, see the
Pre-Installation Checklist
(page 6).
Determine where to install the controller, then continue with the following installation instructions.
Note:
Before installing the Vi-POSCON controller, review the system connection diagram in Figures 2
and 3.
Verify pre-installation work.
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Ensure there is adequate space to install the Vi-POSCON controller.
Ensure the power transformer's cables can be routed safely to the controller and to the AC outlet.
Ensure AC power is within 1.8m (6') of the power transformer. The circuit must not be shared with
computer equipment.
Check printer interface-to-Vi-POSCON data cable.
Ensure data cable has been run from the printer interface through an electrical raceway (conduit or duct) to
the Vi-POSCON controller.
Configure the controller for RS-232 or RS-485 operation. The default setting is RS-232.
Remove the controller cover by removing the screws on the top and sides of the unit
Use Jumpers P9 through P12 (Figure 1, page 9) to set the communications protocol according to the
following table:
Data
Channel
Jumper
RS-232
(default)
RS-485
1
P12
Pins 1 & 2
Pins 2 & 3
2
P11
Pins 1 & 2
Pins 2 & 3
3
P10
Pins 1 & 2
Pins 2 & 3
4
P9
Pins 1 & 2
Pins 2 & 3
Replace the cover and tighten the screws.
Install the controller.
Based on the site survey guidelines, set the controller in place.
If the controller requires mounting hardware:
Set the controller on the assigned rack shelf and secure it (all rear-panel connectors must be
easily accessible and the red POWER LED should be visible during normal operation).
If the controller does not require mounting hardware:
Set the controller on a shelf or countertop where there is adequate room for cable runs and connections.
Connect the video cables (Figure 2, page 10 or Figure 3, page 11).
Connect a cable from VIDEO OUTPUT 1 (if only one camera) or Main Mon (for multiple camera) on
the controller to the DVR (VIDEO IN).
Connect a cable from the VIDEO OUT connector on the DVR to the monitor (VIDEO IN).
Set the monitor's impedance switch to the 75-ohm position.
Connect a cable from the fixed camera(s) to the controller connector (VIDEO INPUT 1 through 4).
Connect the mouse cable to the MOUSE connector on the front panel of the controller.
Assemble and connect the PPI-to-controller data cable(s) (Figure 2 or 3).
Connect the data cable from the PPI(s) to controller connector(s) (DATA 1 through DATA 4).
Lightly tighten the connector screws to hold the cable(s) in place.
Connect the printer cable (Figure 2 or 3).
Connect the 25-pin connector on printer cable 500252 to the PRINTER connector on the controller.
Lightly tighten the connector screws to hold the cable in place.
Connect the 36-pin Centronics connector on the printer cable to the printer, and fasten the retaining
wires to the connector to hold the cable in place.
