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    CM6800-48X8 Matrix Switcher/ Contr oller Installation/ Operation Manual C1515M-A (11/01) Pelco • 3500 Pelco Way • Clovis , CA 93612-5699 USA • www.pelco.com In North America and Canada: Tel (800) 289-9100 or FAX (800) 289-9150 International Customers: Tel +1 (559) 292-1981 or FAX +1 (559) 348-1120 ®[...]

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    2 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) CONTENTS Section Page IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS ................................................................ 6 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 7 MODELS .........................................................[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 3 OPERA TION ..................................................................................................................... 63 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 63 OPERA TING THE CM6800 ........................................[...]

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    4 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) LIST OF ILLUSTRA TIONS Figur e Page 1 CM6800 Application ........................................................................................... 7 2 Installing Rack Ears .......................................................................................... 1 1 3 Mounting the CM6800 Matrix Switcher/Controller [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 5 LIST OF TABLES T able Page AV ideo Coaxial Cable Requirements .................................................................. 12 B Communication Port Devices and Wiring ......................................................... 18 C Default Port Settings .............................................................[...]

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    6 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS AND W ARNINGS 1. Read, keep, and follow these instructi[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 7 DESCRIPTION Pelco’s CM6800 Matrix Switcher/Controller is a cross-point video matrix switcher . The CM6800 provides switching and control for 48 video inputs and eight monitor outputs from any one of up to 18 keyboards, PCs, and other devices. All 48 video inputs can be used to control other devices, such as multipl[...]

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    8 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) KEYBOARDS Up to 16 keyboards from the KBD100/200/300 Series and 2 keyboards from the KBD960/ KBR960 Series can be connected to the CM6800, allowing monitoring stations that share a common monitor to each have a keyboard. Camera positioning can be programmed and controlled from the KBD200/300 and KBD960/KBR960 Series [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 9 ALARM INPUTS The CM6800 can accommodate 136 alarm inputs. Eight internal alarm inputs are provided on the rear panel of the matrix switcher/controller . These internal alarm inputs are programmable to associate any camera to any input. The CM6800 provides numerous alarm handling and display options. For example, alar[...]

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    10 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) MODELS CM6800-48X8 Matrix switcher/controller with 48 video inputs and 8 monitor outputs, 120/230V, 50/60 Hz CM6800-48X8-X Matrix switcher/controller with 48 video inputs and 8 monitor outputs, 120/230V, 50/60 Hz ASSOCIA TED EQUIPMENT KBD100 Desktop keyboard with full switching and programming capabilities, +12 VDC [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 11 INST ALLA TION Unpack and inspect all parts carefully . The following parts are supplied: 1 CM6800 Switcher/Controller 4 10-32 x .750-inch pan head screws 4 .500” OD nylon washers 1 Power cord 4 6-foot (1.8 m) straight data cables with RJ-45 connectors 1 6-foot (1.8 m) reversed data cable with RJ-45 connectors 4 R[...]

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    12 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) VIDEO SOURCES The CM6800 offers 48 full-function video inputs which support Coaxitron PTZ control and video loss detection. Forty video inputs, labeled 1 through 40, can be used for looping video connections with terminating and unterminating switches on the back panel. The eight alternate source inputs, labeled 41 [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 13 2. On video inputs 1 through 40, set the terminating switches according to your system requirements. Video inputs 41 through 48 cannot be used for loop-through connections. T erminating switches are used to terminate or unterminate the video input. The factory default has the switches set in the terminated (75-ohm) [...]

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    14 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) CONTROL LINES Y ou cannot connect a Coaxitron camera to the PTZ-A or PTZ-B ports. If your video sources are all controlled by Coaxitron, skip this section. Connect camera control lines to receivers. If any of your video sources are using D or P protocol via RS-422 communications, they will connect at the PTZ-A and P[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 15 MONITORS The CM6800 supports eight monitors. 1. Install monitors according to the instructions provided with them. 2. Connect the monitor cables at the appropriate video output BNC receptacles on the back of the CM6800. 3. T erminate cables at the monitors. If you are looping to other devices, unterminate all but th[...]

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    16 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) ALARMS The CM6800 provides numerous alarm handling options. Refer to the Programming section for a detailed description. 1. Connect wires from the sensors to the respective alarm input points on the connectors at the back of the CM6800. Each sensor requires two wires – one wire to the alarm input terminal and a re[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 17 CONNECTING DEVICES THROUGH THE COMMUNICA TION PORTS The CM6800 Matrix Switcher/Controller provides eight communication ports on the rear panel for connecting peripheral components. Y ou can connect a wide variety of devices, such as keyboards, a personal computer (for either the CM6800 MGR package or ASCII control),[...]

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    18 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) The communication ports are wired for either RS-232 or RS-485 (the wiring can be selected for COM 7 and 8). Refer to the following tables for the CM6800 default communication port settings. Some ports can be programmed for other devices; this will be done when you program the CM6800. T able B. Communication Port Dev[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 19 Figure 1 1. CM6800 Communication Port Connections and Options COM 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 7 32 31 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUTS 120/230~ 50/60 HZ 25 WA TTS COM ALARM 123 45 678 CONTROL PTZ OUT AT + T - R + R - T + T - R + R - B 1 2 F 3 KBD960 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 [...]

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    20 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) KBD100, KBD200, AND KBD300 SERIES KEYBOARDS Y ou can connect up to eight KBD100/200/300 Series keyboards to any of the following ports: • COM 5 (1 direct-powered keyboard or up to 8 remotely connected keyboards) • COM 6 (1 direct-powered keyboard or up to 8 remotely connected keyboards) • COM 7 (up to 8 remote[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 21 3. Set the keyboard DIP switches for the desired address for the local keyboard (refer to Figure 12 and T able D). T able D. Keyboard Addresses: KBD100/200/300 Series Keyboards Keyboard Address Switch Settings 1 234 10 OFF OFF OFF OFF 21 O N OFF OFF OFF 32 OFF ON OFF OFF 43 O N ON OFF OFF 54 OFF OFF ON OFF 65 O N OF[...]

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    22 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) KBD100, KBD200, and KBD300: Remote Keyboards Use COM 5, 6, 7, or 8 for remote keyboard connections. Each port can support up to eight KBD100/200/300 Series keyboards. Do not exceed a total capacity of 16 keyboards connected to the CM6800. If using COM 7 or 8, you will need to change the settings (the default setting[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 23 M DEVICES M protocol devices (KBD960/KBR960 keyboards, ALM2064 Alarm Interface Units, and REL2064 Relay Interface Units) can be connected to COM 3 on the CM6800. If only one device is to be connected to COM 3, use the instructions for that device in the following sections. If more than one device is to be connected [...]

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    24 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 00607 NOTE: After completing system installation and power-up, you must config- ure the KBD960/KBR960 settings. Refer to the System Start-Up section. Connecting a Single KBD960/KBR960 Keyboard To connect a single KBD960/KBR960 Keyboard to the CM6800: 1. Connect the keyboard to the CM9505UPS using the straight cable [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 25 Connecting a Single ALM2064 Alarm Inter face Unit To connect a single ALM2064 Alarm Interface Unit: 1. Connect the ALM2064 OUT port to COM 3 on the CM6800 using the 6-foot (1.8 m) straight data cable supplied with the CM6800. 2. Set SW2, DIP switches 1-8 to the appropriate positions for the local address (default ad[...]

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    26 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) Connecting a Single REL2064 Relay Interface Unit To connect a single REL2064 Relay Interface Unit: 1. Connect the REL2064 OUT port to COM 3 on the CM6800 using the 6-foot (1.8 m) straight data cable supplied with the CM6800. 2. Set SW2, DIP switches 1-8 to the appropriate positions for the local address (default add[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 27 REL2064 ALM2064 KBD960 RS-485 STRAIGHT CABLE (SUPPLIED) STRAIGHT CABLE (SUPPLIED) COM 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 8 7 6 32 31 4 3 VIDEO OU TPUTS 120/2 30~ 50/60 HZ 25 WA TTS COM ALARM 12 3 4 5 678 CONTROL PTZ OUT AT + T - R + R - T + T - R + R - B 1 2 F 3 KBD960 RJ-45 PIN-OUTS 1 Tx+ 2 Tx- 3 4 5 6 7 Rx- 8 Rx+ ALM2064 RJ-45 [...]

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    28 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) MUL TIPLE M DEVICES: REMOTE CONNECTION Use a remote connection when the distance from the CM6800 is greater than 6-feet (1.8 m). 1. Connect each ALM2064 and REL2064 unit to a wall block with a 6-foot (1.8 m) straight cable (supplied with the CM6800). Y ou can connect a maximum of two ALM2064 units and two REL2064 un[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 29 CONNECTING A PC The CM6800 provides PC-based setup and programming software that facilitates complete switcher programming and configuration. Refer to the CM6800-MGR Quick Start Guide for instructions on using the software. Connect a PC to the CM6800 to access the CM6800-MGR software or to download upgrades to the s[...]

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    30 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) CONNECTING GENEX MUL TIPLEXERS Use COM 4 to connect up to eight Genex Multiplexers to the CM6800. 1. Connect the COM IN port of the multiplexer to COM 4 on the CM6800, using the 6-foot (1.8 m) reversed data cable supplied with the CM6800. One reversed cable and four straight cables are supplied with the CM6800. Use [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 31 LOCAL AUXILIARIES The CM6800 provides three local auxiliary (AUX) outputs on the rear panel for controlling VCRs, printers, and other devices. These outputs can be activated directly from a keyboard by using the F1, F2, and F3 function keys, or they can be activated by an alarm (deter- mined by programming). Both re[...]

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    32 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) CONNECTING THE OPEN COLLECTOR OUTPUT – F3 (TTL) F3 is a TTL open collector output. This output provides a path to ground to control the low voltage trigger input on many devices. It can control higher voltage control inputs via isolation relays. Refer to Figure 26 for wiring details. Do not exceed the voltage and [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 33 SYSTEM ST ART -UP After completing the system installation, follow the procedure below to start proper system operation. Skip any “system-specific” steps that do not apply to your system setup. POWER-UP THE SYSTEM Plug the CM6800 power cord into a 120/230V , 50/60 Hz power source. Plug in and turn on all devices[...]

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    34 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) CAMERA TITLES By default each camera is titled “CAM #” (# = camera number from 1-48). Access the Camera programming screen to change the camera titles. VIDEO SOURCES Extended Coaxitron protocol receivers can be operated without any programming changes. For other receiver control protocols, access the Camera prog[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 35 GENEX MUL TIPLEXER Access the Camera programming screen and specify MUX control for all cameras connected to the CM6800 through the Genex Multiplexer . Access the CM6800 Camera programming screen to configure the following camera control options for each camera connected to the CM6800 through the Genex Multiplexer: [...]

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    36 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) PROGRAMMING THE CM6800 The CM6800 is shipped from the factory with default programming settings. If the defaults are acceptable, the CM6800 can be operated without any user programming. However , you may want to program the following basic system settings: •T ime and date • Camera titles • PTZ control via hard[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 37 ACCESS PROGRAMMING MODE FROM THE CM6800 Figure 28. CM6800 Password Screen Figure 29. CM6800 Programming Main Menu If necessary , select the appropriate language. 1. Navigate to the language displayed below the menu options. 2. Scroll through the languages and select the language appropriate for your system. OPTIONS:[...]

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    38 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) Exit Programming Mode NA VIGA TE AND SELECT OPTIONS/FIELD ENTRIES IN PROGRAMMING MODE During programming, a menu appears on the monitor screen. The currently selected field blinks. Use the following keys or joystick on your keyboard to navigate the programming screens. PGM PGM Function Navigate programming screens. [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 39 Function Scroll through options in programming fields. Select option in a programming field. Enter a numerical value in an option field (not available in all fields). Access the HELP screen (Sequences, Macros, and Alarm Group screens). Access the NEXT or PREVIOUS page of a list (not available on every screen). Keybo[...]

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    40 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) ABOUT CM6800 The About CM6800 screen displays system version levels. ABOUT CM6800 CODE: MONITOR FPGA: COAX FPGA: CPU FPGA: VIDEO FPGA: RETURN FONTS BOOTROM EID#: ITALIAN: PORTUGUESE: FRENCH: GERMAN: SPANISH: ENGLISH: VERSION VER MON VER CXT CER CPU VER VID VER FNT VER ITA VER POR VER FRE VER GER VER SPA VER ENG VER [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 41 Camera T o Keyboard Access Use the Camera to Keyboard Access screen to assign keyboards full control or view-only control of specific cameras. Figure 32. Access the Camera to Keyboard Access Screen PORT : Select the COM port number for which you are programming access control (1-8); keyboards are identified by their[...]

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    42 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) ALARM CONT ACTS The CM6800 provides a wide variety of alarm handling and display options. Alarmed cameras can be displayed on one or several monitors as part of one or several alarm groups (each monitor can display only one alarm group.) Y ou can also customize the system to handle alarms in the following ways: • [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 43 BLOCK BUILD Alarmed cameras are displayed across a block of alarm monitors in a sequential order . All steps programmed for the alarm contact appear on the designated monitor . Example: Eight alarms set to display on monitors 02-07 will appear in the following order: 1st Display Next Display Acknowledging Next Displ[...]

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    44 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL PAIR: M AND L The most recent alarm of a specific group is displayed on one designated monitor , while all other alarms in the group are sequenced on the second designated monitor . All steps programmed for the alarm contact appear on the designated monitor . Example: Four alarms set to display[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 45 Internal and Exter nal Alarms Use the Internal Alarm screen to configure the eight internal alarm inputs on the rear panel of the matrix switcher/controller; internal inputs are programmable to associate any camera to any input. When an internal alarm is triggered, the alarm icon and an “I” appear on designated [...]

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    46 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) TIME OUT : Enter the amount of time (0-99 seconds) alarm remains active after the contact has cleared (AUTO alarms only). TYPE: Select the alarm input type (Internal Alarms only). OPTIONS: N.O. = normally open N.C. = normally closed PRIORITY : Select the priority level of the alarm; a priority alarm appears on syste[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 47 V ideo Loss Alarm Y ou can program the CM6800 to detect video loss from any camera input and indicate the loss through alarm mode – the alarm icon and a “V” (for video loss) appear on system monitors as specified by alarm group assignment. Use the Video Loss screen to configure the system to display an alarm b[...]

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    48 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) Alarm Groups Use the Alarm Group screen to configure alarm groups to appear on system monitors. T o display on a monitor , an alarm must be assigned to an alarm group. Figure 36. Access the Alarm Group Screen Specify the display option for up to eight alarm groups (A through H). Refer to the Alarm Group Display Opti[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 49 Figure 37. Access the Set Auxiliary Screen MODE: For each auxiliary select the operation mode. OPTIONS: ALM = activate the auxiliary as a response to an alarm; if you select this mode, specify the monitor number and dwell time LA T = latching operation MOM = momentary operation Specify values for the MON and DWL fie[...]

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    50 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) CAMERA Use the Camera screen to configure settings for each camera connected to the CM6800. Figure 38. Access the Camera Screen CAMERA: Select the logical number of the camera (video input) to be defined (0001-9998). NOTE: To select logical numbers other than the default numbers (001 to 0048) you must first program [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 51 EVENT TIMERS Y ou can automate system operation to activate sequences or macros on specific monitors. Events can be scheduled on a daily or weekly basis, or on a specific date such as a holiday . If you set more than one timer to start at the same time, the timers will run in the following order of precedence: weekl[...]

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    52 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) PELCO SWITCHER MODEL CM6800 MAIN MENU 1 CAMERA 2 LOGICAL CAMERA 3 MONITOR 4 ACCESS 5 TIME & DA TE 6 PORT 7 PRIORITY 8 SEQUENCE 9 MACRO 10 ALARM CONT ACTS 11 EVENT TIMER 12 SET AUXILIARY 13 SET P ASSWORD 14 ABOUT CM6800 ENGLISH RETURN 00654 Figure 41. Access the Special T imer Screen SPECIAL TIMER: Select the tim[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 53 LOGICAL CAMERA NUMBERS A logical number is a user-selectable, variable number , and is always associated with an actual physical input. A physical input number represents an actual BNC input on the rear panel of the CM6800 and is a fixed number . Within the programming screens and at the operator level the logical n[...]

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    54 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) MACROS Macros simplify operator control by grouping multiple functions into a single command. Use the Macros screen to program up to 32 system macros. Figure 43. Access the Macro Screen MACRO: Select the macro number you want to program (1-32). STP: Each macro can include up to 72 steps. For each step select entries[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 55 MACRO ST A TUS VIEW SCREEN The Macro Status View screen provides a status view of each system macro (1-32). For each active macro the current status (RUN or HOLD) and the number of the next macro step is displayed. If a macro is not running, the status is IDLE and the step number is 00. A system operator can display[...]

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    56 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) MONITOR DISPLA Y Use the Monitor screen to adjust monitor display settings for your system. Y ou can adjust settings for the current monitor only (CURRENT) or for all system monitors (ALL). Figure 45. Access the Monitor Screen MONITOR: Select CURRENT to program the monitor display for the monitor you are currently o[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 57 TEST POSITIONING MENU PRESS PGM EXIT - - -- - - 00633 MON/ALM NUMBER: Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) on-screen display of the monitor/ alarm number . During normal operation, the monitor number appears in this field. The monitor number is a fixed number , representing an actual BNC output on the rear panel of the CM68[...]

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    58 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) PASSWORD Use the Set Password screen to change the system password. If you change the password and then forget the new one, you will have to reset the system to the factory defaults. All system programming will be lost. Pelco recommends uploading your programming settings to the CM6800-MGR before changing the passwo[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 59 Figure 47. Access the Port Screen SET SERIAL PORT : Select the number of the desired Serial Port/COM port (01-10). The serial port numbers correspond to the communication ports on the CM6800 rear panel as follows: Serial Port Input on CM6800 rear panel 01 COM 1 NOTE: COM 1 can be accessed through a DB9 input or an R[...]

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    60 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) PRIORITY CONTROL The CM6800 provides eight levels of priority control. Each level defines the ability of a keyboard to control a pan/tilt/zoom (camera positioning system) and to access program- ming screens. Priority level applies system wide; a keyboard assigned priority level 2 on COM port 8 has a higher priority [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 61 SEQUENCES The CM6800 provides two types of sequences: • An operator can program a scratchpad sequence from an individual monitor , without accessing password-protected programming screens. • System sequences are password-protected and can run on any system monitor . Figure 49. Access the Sequence Screen Figure 5[...]

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    62 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) TIME AND DA TE Use the T ime and Date screen to set the system time and date settings. The time and date displayed on the monitor during real-time camera display is the time set in the memory through this screen. The system time and date information is kept current in battery-backed RAM. New time and date informatio[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 63 OPERA TION OVERVIEW A brief description of CM6800 operation is provided here. Refer to the following sections for detailed instructions and options. Install the CM6800 and connect all system devices. Power-up the system. Switch monitor . Select camera. Control PTZ receivers. Call a preset. System does not function. [...]

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    64 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) SELECT CAMERAS If you select a restricted camera view , the camera view does not appear on that monitor . The previously selected, unrestricted camera view remains on the monitor . KBD960/KBR960 KEYBOARDS 1. Enter the camera number . 2. Press the CAM key . OR Press the BWD or FWD key to scroll through the available [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 65 OPERA TE SEQUENCES Y ou can run a scratchpad sequence from an individual monitor or a system sequence on any monitor accessible from the keyboard. When running a sequence, any cameras not accessible to the keyboard will be bypassed. KBD100/200/300 KEYBOARDS Run a Sequence 1. Enter a sequence number (1-16). Skip this[...]

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    66 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) RUN A MACRO KBD100/200/300 KEYBOARDS Run a Macro 1. Enter the macro number . 2. Press the MACRO key . Stop a Macro 1. Enter the number of the running macro. 2. Press the MACRO key . KBD960/KBR960 KEYBOARDS Run a Macro 1. Select . 2. Enter a macro number . 3. Select to start the macro. OR 1. Select . 2. Select to ent[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 67 ACKNOWLEDGE AN ALARM When an alarm is triggered, an alarm icon appears on the monitors programmed to show that alarm. KBD960/KBR960 KEYBOARDS 1. Select . 2. Select to reset the alarm on the individual monitor . OR Select to reset the alarm on all monitors. Y ou can also select to mute the alarm. NOTE: Y ou can defin[...]

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    68 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) CREA TE AND RUN A P A TTERN Patterns are not available with the KBD100 keyboard. OPERA TE AUXILIARIES/RELA YS Local auxiliaries are the outputs on the rear panel of the CM6800. External auxiliaries are available by connecting an REL2064 Relay Interface Unit to the CM6800 through COM port 3. Operate a Local Auxiliary[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 69 Operate an External Auxiliar y The CM6800 can control up to two REL2064 Relay Interface Units connected to the system. Each unit provides 64 relays. Refer to the REL2064 Relay Interface Unit Installation/Operation Manual for detailed information. External relays cannot be operated with the KBD100. KBD960/KBR960 KEYB[...]

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    70 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) OPERA TE SCANNING FUNCTIONS Operation of the scanning functions depends on the kind of receiver or pan/tilt mechanism you have. Refer to the appropriate keyboard manual for detailed instructions on operating scanning functions. DETECT VIDEO LOSS The CM6800 detects video loss from any system camera. If video is lost [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 71 APPENDIX CM6800 DIP SWITCHES 00621 Figure 52. CM6800 DIP Switches – Factory Default Settings T able G. CM6800 DIP Switch Settings CM6800 DIP Switch Factory Default SW1 OFF (0) = NTSC CM6800-48X8: OFF ON (1) = P AL CM6800-48X8-X: ON SW2 RESERVED – must be in the OFF position for OFF proper operation SW3 RESERVED [...]

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    72 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) MACRO COMMANDS T able H provides a description of each macro command and the additional fields required for each command. Refer to the Macro section for instructions on programming macros. T able H. Macro Commands Command Description Specify Field(s) GON Activate an auxiliary . Auxiliary (1-128) Command # GOFF T urn[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 73 T able H. Macro Commands (Continued) Command Description Specify Field(s) PIPO Turn of f multiplexer picture-in-picture view . Multiplexer input (1-48) Camera Monitor (1-8) Monitor QUAD Display multiplexer four-camera mode. Camera group (1-4)* Command # Multiplexer input (1-48) Camera Monitor (1-8) Monitor NANO Disp[...]

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    74 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) ASCII OPERA TING COMMANDS ASCII protocol uses the ASCII character set to transmit and receive commands between a personal computer (PC) and the CM6800. The commands are readable but are not English. ASCII commands control the pan and tilt mechanisms (fixed and variable speed), camera functions, auxiliary relays, and[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 75 Desired Action Select monitor Select camera Next camera Previous camera Start a sequence forward Start a sequence backward Hold a sequence Hold a macro Pan left Pan right Stop pan left Stop pan right T ilt up T ilt down Stop tilt up Stop tilt down Zoom telephoto Zoom wide Stop zoom telephoto Stop zoom wide Focus nea[...]

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    76 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) Desired Action Auxiliary on Auxiliary off Camera auxiliary on Camera auxiliary off Start macro Stop macro Acknowledge alarm Arm internal alarm Arm external alarm Arm video loss alarm Disarm internal alarm Disarm external alarm Disarm video loss alarm Send camera title V ersion Set date and time Command [1-128]xa [1-[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 77 TROUBLESHOOTING GAINING INITIAL CONTROL If you are having problems gaining control of your system for the first time: • Confirm that all system equipment is plugged in and has power . • Confirm that each keyboard and peripheral device in your system has a unique local address. Refer to the Switch Settings sectio[...]

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    78 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Refer to T able K for a list of common problems and their solutions. T able K. Solutions T o Common Problems Remedy Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Confirm that the camera is properly connected and has power . The keyboard and monitor may have been denied access to the cameras. C[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 79 MUX CAMERA CONTROL SEQUENCE MENU MUX MENU SEQ MUX FORW ARD RUN BACKWARD MACRO RECALL/AL TERNA TE PRESET/LOCK FUNCTION CONTROLS IRIS CONTROLS IN/OUT NEAR/F AR OPEN/CLOSE OTHER CONTROLS CAMERA MONITOR TURBO ESCAPE LOG OFF CAMERA SELECTION MONITOR SELECTION CAMERA PRESET AUX 1, RELA Y 1 AUX 2, RELA Y 2 AUX 3, RELA Y 3 [...]

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    80 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) GLOSSAR Y Term Definition Access The CM6800 allows you to restrict system control by (1) limiting the monitors or cameras a keyboard can access, or (2) limiting the cameras that can be viewed on a monitor. Alarm display format The CM6800 Matrix Switcher provides four formats for displaying alarmed cameras on system [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 81 Event timer The matrix switcher can automatically initiate macros or sequences based on time and date. Extended Coaxitron This is Pelco’s Coaxitron control technology that uses 32 bits to send a command. Frame scan A three-second camera scan followed by a three-second pause. Latching operation The auxiliary device[...]

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    82 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) Pattern A pattern is a user-defined, viewable camera path with a definite beginning and end. The pattern can consist of any standard pan and tilt or lens command. Once defined, the pattern is easily activated by a system operator or through an automated event. The pattern will run continuously until it is deactivate[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 83 RS-485 This is an Electronics Industry Association (EIA) interface standard used for communication between multiple transmitters and receivers; the maximum recommended distance is 4,000 feet (1,219 m). The four-wire connection provides two wires for transmit and two wires for receive. NOTE: The electrical communicat[...]

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    84 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Memory Protection: Lithium battery, two weeks of data protection Keyboards: Eighteen: Sixteen KBD100/200/300 Series keyboards and two KBD960/KBR960 Series keyboards. (Switcher can provide power for two KBD100/200/300 Series keyboards. Additional keyboards will require a remote power supply.) [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) 85 CHARACTER GENERATION Character Type: White with black outline; adjustable brightness Camera Identification: Two lines, twenty-character title, plus camera number, monitor number, date (four formats) and time (24-hour or AM/ PM formats) Programmable: On-screen, menu-driven Character Set: 128 ASCII characters ENVIRONM[...]

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    86 Pelco Manual C1515M-A (11/01) REVISION HISTOR Y Manual # Date Comments C1515M 5/01 Original version. 8/01 Updated certifications. C1515M-A 11/01 Revised manual to describe updated functionality in the software. P elco , the P elco logo , Camclosure, Esprit, Gene x, Legacy , and Spectra are registered trademarks of P elco . Windows is a registere[...]