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Technical Specification
Power Requirements 9Vdc 500mA
Inputs 2 or 4 wire RS485 (switch selectable)
Outputs 8 * 2 or 4 wire RS485 (switch selectable – DEFAULT 4 WIRE)
Maximum cable run approx. 4000 Feet/1200M
Facilities LED as power and data indication
Other Outputs RS232 monitor output via chassis mounted DB9 connector.
Boxed Dimensions Available to mount in BBV TX1500 sub rack
or fitted in 19” 1 U rack 100mm deep rack mountable case.
Options STARCARD/CONVERTER
Internally fitted Telemetry Protocol Conversion board
Starcard/Converter Software Version History
V14 4 Jan 2004 1. Added support for Meyertech VICTA output protocol.
2. Bug fix to allow tri-state output to work correctly with a 02005 PCB.
3. Couple of changes to Molynx protocol to correctly drive focus with RX318
V13 7 Nov 2003 1. SW2 output protocol switch settings changed to support additional protocols.
2. Added support for Vista PowerDome
3. Added support for Samsung SCC-641/643 dome and zoom/focus with SCC421P
static camera.
4. 4# now performs a remote reset with VCL dome output protocol.
V12 10 Sept 2003 1. Added support for CBC SMD20/Star MD2000/Sanyo VCC9200P from BBV.
2. Added support for Vicon Surveyor from BBV.
3. VCL output protocol additional features added.
4. Fix to 360 Vision checksum routine.
5. Ganz ZC-S122/123 camera sync now set for Line Lock.
V10 11 June 2003 1. Added support for 360 Vision output protocol controlled from BBV
2. Added support for 360 Vision output protocol from VCL protocol.
V9 13 May 2003 1. Added support for Pelco P and Pelco D output protocol
2. BBV, VCL, DENNARD and MARK MERCER output protocols fixed at 9600,N,8,1
3. BBV input protocol is now fixed at 9600,N,8,1
V8 20 Mar 2003 1. Added support to control Molynx 250/260 telemetry receivers
V7 27 Feb 2003 1. Added support to control BBV RX450 AC & RX550 DC receivers
2. Added support to control Chugai/Ganz ZC-S122/123 dome
V6 12 Feb 2003 1. Improved control of Panasonic WV-CS850/860 dome.
2. 2 Patrol will now start ALL domes patrolling
3. Added support for BW mode selection
V5 11 Feb 2003 1. Added support for BBV RS485 output
2. Added support for JVC TK-C676 protocol
V4 5 Feb 2003 1. Added support for Panasonic WV-CS850/860 RS485 dome protocol from BBV.
2. DM connection details were incorrect, diagram now corrected.
V3 4 Dec 2002 1. Addition of protocol conversion module.