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    INST ALLA TION/OPERA TION C2458M-F (4/1 1) IPS-CABLE Serial Interface Cable For use with Windows ® -Based Computers[...]

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    2 C2458M-F (4/11)[...]

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    C2458M-F (4/11) 3 Contents Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Us[...]

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    4 C2458M-F (4/11) List of Illustrations 1 IPS-CABLE Install ation with 9-Pin Serial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 IPS-CABLE Installation with U SB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3 Downloader II Application Window . . . . . [...]

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    C2458M-F (4/11) 5 Description The IPS-CABLE provides the serial interface between an IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port or Spectra ® dome system and a Microsoft ® Windows ® -based computer . The interface cable transmits data for local viewing, configuration, and pan/tilt/zo om (PTZ) control of Spectra ™ III, Spectra IV , Esprit ® , and ExSite ® Se[...]

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    6 C2458M-F (4/11) Installation T o interface with a Sp ectra dome drive or IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port using a Wind ows-based computer , you must install the control/upload utilit y before you install the IPS-CABLE. The control/upload utility is compatible with the fo llowing operating systems: Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows [...]

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    C2458M-F (4/11) 7 INSTALLING THE IPS-CABLE: 9-PIN SERIAL CONNECTION T o install the IPS-CABLE to computers with a 9-pin serial connection, refer to Figure 1 and perform the following steps: 1. Connect a null modem cable (not supplied) to the COM1 o r COM2 serial port on the computer . 2. Connect the 9-pin male connector from the IPS- CABLE (supplie[...]

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    8 C2458M-F (4/11) INSTALLING THE IPS-CABLE: USB CONNECTION T o install the IPS-CABLE to computers with a USB connection, refer to Figu re 2 and perform the following steps: 1. Connect the USB-to-serial portable adapter cabl e (supplied) to the USB port on the computer , and then connect it to the male-to-male adapter (supplied). 2. Connect the 9-pi[...]

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    C2458M-F (4/11) 9 Operation CONTROLLING THE CAMERA SYSTEM 1. Click the application icon located on your desktop. The Downloader II window appears. Figure 3. Downloader II Appl ication Window 2. Select the system type, and then type the unit address. The valid communication configuration options are configurable based o n the unit type. 3. Select th[...]

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    10 C2458M-F (4/11) PTZ CONTROL MENU The PTZ Control window contains the foll owing buttons (refer to Figure 4): Directional buttons/sliders: • The directional buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right, and Stop), locate d in the middle of the window , control the pan and tilt fu nction. • Alternatively , you can control the pan and tilt func tion using th[...]

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    C2458M-F (4/11) 11 UPLOADING THE SOFTWARE (SPECTRA III, SPECTRA IV , AND EXSITE SYSTEMS ONLY) The following system software must be installed to upload software using the IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port: • Spectra III and Spectra IV dome drives: Require version 1.2 or later . • ExSite explosionproof system: Requires version 1.13 or later . • Espr[...]

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    12 C2458M-F (4/11) 4. Select the file you want to downloa d from the list. Figure 6. Browsing for a Downloa d File[...]

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    C2458M-F (4/11) 13 Once selected, the file is downloaded to the unit and status in formation appears in the Download window . Figure 7. Download Win dow 5. Wait until the Configure Done message appears before disconnecting the IPS-CABLE. WAR NIN G: T o prevent damag e to the system, never cyc le power or attempt control of the system during the upl[...]

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    14 C2458M-F (4/11) REVISION HISTORY Manual # Date Comments C2458M 7/02 Original ver sion. C2458M-A 4/03 Added I PS-RDPE-2 and Esprit information. C2458M-B 1/04 Revised pe r ECO 93-9497 for software revi sion. C2458M-C 8/04 Added COM2 p ort to PC section per ECO 04-9702. C2458M-D 7/05 Added ExSite s ystem information. C2458M-E 10/06 Made refer ences[...]

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    PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, an y merc handise proved defective in materi al or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment. Exception s to this warrant y are as noted bel ow: • Five years: – Fiber optic products – Unshield ed T wisted Pair (UTP) transm issi[...]

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    Pelco by Schneider Electric 3500 Pelco Way Clovis, California 93612-5699 United States USA & Canada T el (800) 289-9100 Fax (800) 289-9150 International T el +1 (559) 292-1981 Fax +1 (559) 348-1120 www .pelco.co m[...]