BBV TX1500 system User manual

Building Block Video Ltd.,
17 Apex Park
Diplocks Industrial Estate,
Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3JU UK.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Support: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.bbvcctv.com
TX1500 Matrix Video switching matrix
TX1500/KBD 3-axis joystick keyboard
TX1500/AL16 16 input alarm card
TX1500/BBUS-IF RS232/422/485 interface
Installation
Guide
TX1500 system
BBV

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 2 of 40 TX1500 MATRIX
Contents
Unpacking 3
Safety Precautions 3
System Components 3
Description 4
TX1500 components 4
Product Codes 4
TX1500 System Example 5
BBUS control bus 6
BBUS example wiring 7
RS485 Telemetry port 8
RS485 wiring diagrams 8, 9
Video Input Card 10
Monitor Output Card 11
Matrix ALARM 00 & relay connector 11
96 Camera subrack wiring 12
Matrix Dianostics 13
TX1500/AL16 16 Input Alarm Card 14
Configuring the TX1500 15
System Basics 16
Access Tables 17
Alarm Menus 18
Sequences 19
Camera Types 20
Vista Extended Commands 21
Telemetrey Functions 22
Set Password 23
System Parameters 24
System Parameters 2 25
Up-the-coax receiver programming 26
TX1500 USER GUIDE 27
Selecting a Camera 27
Selecting a Monitor 27
Moving a Camera 28
Lens Keys 28
Auxiliary Outputs 28
Go to Preset Position 29
Programming a Preset Position 29
Starting a Preset Patrol 30
Starting a Monitor Sequence 30
Triangle/Relay Key 30
Alarm Key 30
TX1500/KBD System Keyboard 31
TX1500/BBUS-IF Interface examples 32-34
TX1500 control protocol 35-37

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 3 of 40 TX1500 MATRIX
UNPACKING
Inspect the packaging for signs of damage. If damage has occurred, advise the carriers and/or the suppliers
immediately. Unpack the units carefully and check that all the items are present and correct.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All normal safety precautions as laid down by British Standards and the Health and Safety at Work Act (or the
relevant National safety legislation if installing in a country outside the U.K.) should be observed, and
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Each complete system will comprise of at least the following:
1 x TX1500 video matrix enclosed in a 19” sub rack.
1 x TX1500/KBD system keyboard or TCommand Touch Screen keyboard
2 x RJ45 straight patch cables
2 x RJ45 breakout boxes with self adhesive mounting pad
2 x 9Vdc 500mA power supply (1 for the matrix and 1 for the keyboard)
TX1500/32/8 matrix
Standard TX1500/KBD System Keyboard
Optional T Command Touch Screen Keyboard

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 4 of 40 TX1500 MATRIX
OVERVIEW
The TX1500 is a video matrix and telemetry control system offering control of up to 96 cameras from 4 control
positions. Eight monitor outputs are provided with monitors 1,2,3 & 4 having on screen display.
BBV & VISTA up-the-coax and BBV 485 & VISTA 485 linked receivers and domes can be controlled
when viewed on any monitor. Pelco and VCL up-the-coax control is limited to monitors 1-4.
Site alarms and contacts are handled with alarm cards, each providing 16 inputs. Up to 6 alarm cards can be
linked into the TX1500 system either locally or remotely offering 96 alarm inputs
The TX1500/BBUS-IF interface, which appears as another keyboard, gives off-site control, via video/data
transmission equipment, and local control from PC and other equipment. The interface can be controlled
using either the TX1000 or TX1500 control protocol via either RS232 or RS422/485.
The TX1500 matrix communicates with all keyboards, alarm cards and BBUS-IF interfaces via a polled 4-wire
multidrop RS422 control bus named BBUS.
The matrix itself is in a subrack which can be fitted to a 19” rack using supplied ‘ears’ that can be mounted on
the front or rear face of the subrack. By fitting the ears on the back of the subrack, it can also be wall
mounted.
Alarm cards, BBUS-IF and StarCards are supplied in 1U sub racks as standard or can be fitted into the
subrack with the matrix if specified when ordering.
Larger subracks than standard can be supplied if specified when ordering.
PRODUCT CODES
TX1500/16/8 16 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc keyboard (supplied in 3U subrack)
TX1500/32/8 32 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc keyboard (supplied in 3U subrack)
TX1500/48/8 48 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc keyboard (supplied in 5U subrack)
TX1500/64/8 64 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc keyboard (supplied in 5U subrack)
TX1500/80/8 80 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc keyboard (supplied in 7U subrack)
TX1500/96/8 96 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc keyboard (supplied in 7U subrack)
TX1500/KBD keyboard with 3-axis joystick
TX1500/AL16 16 input alarm card, volts free normally closed inputs
TX1500/BBUS-IF BBUS Interface to allow control from a PC or other 3rd party equipment
STARCARD StarCard with 8 x RS422/485 outputs to allow star wired telemetry
STARCARD/CONVERTER As STARCARD with built in protocol conversion to allow control of domes
etc.
EXPANDING AN EXISTING SYSTEM on site (maximum of 96 camera inputs)
Camera Inputs Number of video input cards Minimum subrack Size
32 2 3U
48 3 5U
64 4 5U
80 5 7U
96 6 7U
Larger subracks can be ordered with the product code shown below. All the cards from the existing subrack
must be transferred to the new subrack. Note all the external connections to aid re-commissioning the system.
PRODUCT CODES
TX1500/EXP16(17-32) 16 video input card to expand from a 16 camera to 32 camera system
TX1500/EXP16(33-48) 16 video input card to expand from a 32 camera to 48 camera system
TX1500/EXP16(49-64) 16 video input card to expand from a 48 camera to 64 camera system
TX1500/EXP16(65-80) 16 video input card to expand from a 64 camera to 80 camera system
TX1500/EXP16(81-96) 16 video input card to expand from a 80 camera to 96 camera system
3U TX1500/3U-SUBRACK
5U TX1500/5U-SUBRACK
7U TX1500/7U-SUBRACK

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 5 of 40 TX1500 MATRIX EXAMPLE
Rx100
+ dome camera
STATIC
Rx200
+ panning camera Rx300
+ pan/tilt camera Rx400P
+ preset pan/tilt camera
TX1500/16/8/16AL Matrix
TX1500/KBD
Rx400DC
+ DC preset pan/tilt
camera
video in - coax
RS485 StarCard 8 outputs
TX1500/KBD TX1500/KBD
RJ45 Breakout
Box
twin STP
Rx45X
Multi-protocol
+ AC Preset pan/tilt
camera
Rx55X
Multi-protocol
+ DC preset pan/tilt
camera

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 V2 Page 6 of 40 TX1500 MATRIX
BBUS CONTROL BUS
The TX1500 communicates with all keyboards, alarm cards and BBUS-IF interfaces via a polled 4 wire multidrop
RS422 control bus named BBUS.
All the units are equipped with standard RJ45 connectors allowing cat 5 patch cables to be used to connect over
short distances. On the larger sites RJ45 break out boxes are used to link between cat 5 cables and good
quality screen twin twisted pair data cable. Suitable types are the following Belden cables: 9842, 9829, 8162,
8132.
1 = DO NOT USE (+V)
2 = DO NOT USE (+V)
3 = RxA to MONITOR CARD
4 = TxA from MONITOR CARD
TxB from MONITOR CARD = 5
RxB to MONITOR CARD = 6
(0V) SCREEN = 7
(0V) SCREEN = 8
(BLUE)
(GREEN/WHITE)
(GREEN)
(BLUE/WHITE)
Fig 5. BBUS - RJ45 breakout box connector, MONITOR CARD end of BBus.
Fig 6. Keyboard BBUS wiring
0V +9Vdc 0V +9Vdc
RJ45 patch cable max length = 2M
Rx Data (TO CPU)
Tx Data (FROM CPU)
BBUS maximum distance 1200M end-to-end
Keyboard 1
BBUS Un-Terminated Keyboard 2 BBUS Terminated
Alarm card
BBUS Un-Terminated
Switch 7-8 OFF
12 3456 78
ON
Card 1 alarm 1-16
123456 78
ON
12 3456 78
ON
1-5 = Keyboard Address
6&7 = BBUS termination
8 = Program Key Enable
SCREEN SCREEN
SCREEN
BLUE
GREEN/WHITE
BLUE/WHITE
GREEN

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 7 of 40 TX1500 MATRIX
SYSTEM BBUS WIRING EXAMPLES
The following diagrams show examples of various wiring schemes.
Fig 7. Example with all keyboards daisy chained from the TX1500 matrix using a single BBUS leg.
Fig 8. Example with all keyboards daisy chained from the TX1500 matrix using two BBUS legs.
Fig 9. Use of a STARCARD to allow star wiring of keyboards.
12345678
ON
123456 78
ON
123456 78
ON
12345678
ON
Keyboard 1
BBUS Termination OFF
PROGRAM Enabled
Keyboard 2
BBUS Termination OFF
PROGRAM Disabled
Keyboard 3
BBUS Termination OFF
PROGRAM Enabled
Keyboard 4
BBUS Termination ON
PROGRAM Enabled
BBUS maximum distance 1200M
123456 78
ON
Matrix SW2
BBUS Termination ON
12345678
ON
123456 78
ON
123456 78
ON
Keyboard 1
BBUS Termination ON
PROGRAM Enabled
Keyboard 2
BBUS Termination OFF
PROGRAM Disabled
Keyboard 3
BBUS Termination OFF
PROGRAM Enabled
Keyboard 4
BBUS Termination ON
PROGRAM Enabled
BBUS maximum distance 1200M
123456 78
ON
12345678
ON
Matrix SW2
BBUS Termination OFF
12345678
ON
123456 78
ON
123456 78
ON
Keyboard 1
BBUS Termination ON
PROGRAM Enabled
Keyboard 2
BBUS Termination ON
PROGRAM Disabled
Keyboard 3
BBUS Termination ON
PROGRAM Enabled
Keyboard 4
BBUS Termination ON
PROGRAM Enabled
STARCARD to KEYBOARD maximum distance 1200M
123456 78
ON
123456 78
ON
Matrix SW2
BBUS Termination ON
5/RB -> 3
2/TRB -> 5
3/TRA -> 4
54321
4/RA -> 6
STARCARD
KEYBOARD

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 8 of 40 TX1500 MATRIX
RS485 TELEMETRY OUT
Fig 10. TELEMETRY – RJ45 breakout box connector.
This port provides telemetry control via BBV RS485. Again a Cat 5 RJ45 patch cable and breakout box is used to
connect the telemetry receivers via single twisted pair cable. It is possible to either wire the network in a daisy
chained or star configuration using an optional RS485 star card.
RS485 wiring configurations are shown below and on the following page.
RS485 TELEMETRY WIRING CONFIGURATIONS
Fig 11. Daisy Chained RS485 Telemetry Wiring
1 = DO NOT USE
2 = DO NOT USE
3 = DO NOT USE
4 = TxA to Telemetry Receiver RA(+)
TxB to Telemetry Receiver RB(-) = 5
DO NOT USE = 6
GROUND/SCREEN = 7
GROUND/SCREEN = 8
(BLUE)(BLUE/WHITE)
1 = DO NOT USE
2 = DO NOT USE
3 = DO NOT USE
4 = TxA to RA (+)
TxB to RB (-) = 5
DO NOT USE = 6
SCREEN = 7
SCREEN = 8
Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3 Camera 4
Rx45X/55X Address 1 Rx45X/55X Address 2 Rx45X/55X Address 3Un-Terminated Un-Terminated Un-Terminated
RS485 Telemetry
Coax
Coax
RS485 Telemetry RS485 Telemetry
Terminated
Rx45X/55X Address 4
Coax
Rx457/557 RS485 connectors
screen
T
R
A
T
R
B
G
N
D
R
AR B
screen
T
R
A
T
R
B
G
N
D
R
AR B
Keep stub length as
shortaspossible Keep stub length as short as possible
RJ45 breakout box
Keep stub length as
short as possible
screen
T
R
A
T
R
B
G
N
D
R
AR B
DETAILEDVIEW
RJ45 patch cable
Maximum length of RS485 from Tx1500 to last receiver - 1200M

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 9 of 40 TX1500 MATRIX
Fig 13. Use of StarCard mounted remotely, reducing cable runs
RS485 TELEMETRY
1200M Max
RS485 TELEMETRY 1200M Max
RS485 TELEMETRY 1200M Max
RS485 TELEMETRY 1200M Max
Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3 Camera 4
Rx45X/55X Address 1 Rx45X/55X Address 2 Rx45X/55X Address 3Terminated Terminated Terminated
Coax
Coax
Terminated
Rx45X/55X Address 4
Coax
Rx45X/55X
Telem Conn
12345678
TRB to RB TRA to RA
T
R
A
T
R
B
G
N
D
R
AR B
S
C
R
E
E
NStarCard
Star output
StarCard SW3 must be set
to 4 wire as shown.
RJ45 Patch Cable
DETAILEDVIEW
BBV Star Card
Fig 12. Star Wired Configuration using the optional BBV StarCard
Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3 Camera 4
Rx45X/55X Address 1 Rx45X/55X Address 2 Rx45X/55X Address 3Terminated Terminated Terminated Terminated Rx45X/55X Address 4
RS485 to each receiver
Maximum 1200M
RJ45 patch cable
screen
RS485 Maximum 1200M
RB
Screen
From TX1500 TB(Pin 5)
From TX1500 TA(Pin 4)
MASTER
RA
TRA
TRB
GND
DETAILEDVIEW
4
5
8
RJ45
Breakout Box
7

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 10 of 40 TX1500 MATRIX
VIDEO INPUT CARD
The Video Input Card is used to connect 16 camera inputs to the TX1500. Systems larger
than 16 cameras will use multiple cards. A board mounted DIL switch is used to set the card’s
camera number range.
Each input has a corresponding looping output on the lower BNC connector. The camera
inputs are passively terminated at 75Ωand auto de-terminate when a BNC plug is connected
to the looping output. Up to 6 cards can be connected in a matrix to control up to 96 cameras.
Video Input card Front Panel View
The switches for each card will be set at the factory however if the system is to be upgraded
then please set the new card(s) switches as shown below.
Video Input card SW1 address switch setting
PL1 PL5PL2PL6PL3PL4
SW1 LD1
00101
BBV
J17
Top view of Tx1500 video input board PCB00101
Video bus Control bus
VIDEO INPUTS
123456 7891011
1
21 31 41 516
123456 78
ON
12 3456 78
ON
12345678
ON
123456 78
ON
12 3456 78
ON
12345678
ON
Camera 1 - 16 Camera 17 - 32 Camera 33 - 48
Camera 49 - 64 Camera 65 - 80 Camera 81 - 96
SW1 Camera Range

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 11 of 40 TX1500 MATRIX
MONITOR OUTPUT CARD
This card provides the 8 monitor outputs, BBUS, RS485 telemetry and a relay output.
Internal switches are used during specific BBV tests that should not require on site adjustment.
Monitor Output card Front Panel View
Monitor Output card internal view
LD1 STATUS – Front Panel indication of system and BBUS operation. Refer to page 16.
Internal LEDs,
LD2 – BBV debug use.
LD3, 4, 5, 6 – ON whilst coaxial telemetry is transmitted to the camera
For normal operation the internal switches must be as shown below:
To reset system to factory defaults:- Power off the TX1500, set the switches as below and power up
the TX1500. On screen instructions are displayed on monitor 1 output.
NOTE: The Power Up Factory Reset option will delete all TX1500 parameter programming.
Contact BBV technical support for guidance. [phone].
NO
NC
COM
ALARM 00
1 2 3 4 5 Alarm 00 input can
trigger one of several
actions, refer to page 19
Input from volts free,
normally closed contacts
CHANGEOVER RELAY
operated by the triangle
key
Volts free contacts for low
voltage switching only
B-BUSTELEMETRY
MONITORS
12 34
56 78 12Vdc ALARM
123456 78
ON
Power Up Factory Reset
12345678
ON
SW1 SW2
12 3456 78
ON
12 3456 78
ON
SW1 SW2
B-BUS RS485
ON = Terminated
OFF = Un-terminated
RS485 Telemetry
ON = Terminated
OFF = Un-terminated
PL2PL1 SW2 LD2 01002
SW1
PROG
LINK
L9
LD1
LD3
LD5
LD4
LD6 B-BUS
RS485
OUT

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 12 of 40 TX1500 MATRIX
96 CAMERA SYSTEM SUBRACK CARD CONFIGURATION
Wiring and switch settings for Video Input cards and Monitor Output card.
PL2PL1 SW2 LD2 01002
SW1
L10
L11
J11 J9
J10 J8 PROG
LINK
L9
LD1
LD3
LD5
LD4
LD6 B-BUS
RS485
OUT
Monitor Output Card
PL1 PL5PL2PL6PL3PL4
SW1 LD1
00101
BBV
J17
Video Input Card
12345678
ON
PL1 PL5PL2PL6PL3PL4
SW1 LD1
00101
BBV
J17
12345678
ON
Video Input Card
R
I
B
B
O
N
R
I
B
B
O
N
R
I
B
B
O
N
R
I
B
B
O
N
Camera 17 - 32
Camera 1 - 16
PL1 PL5PL2PL6PL3PL4
SW1 LD1
00101
BBV
J17
12345678
ON
Video Input Card
PL1 PL5PL2PL6PL3PL4
SW1 LD1
00101
BBV
J17
Video Input Card
12345678
ON
Camera 49 - 64
Camera 33 - 48
R
I
B
B
O
N
R
I
B
B
O
N
PL1 PL5PL2PL6PL3PL4
SW1 LD1
00101
BBV
J17
12345678
ON
Video Input Card
PL1 PL5PL2PL6PL3PL4
SW1 LD1
00101
BBV
J17
Video Input Card
12345678
ON
Camera 81 - 96
Camera 65 - 80
R
I
B
B
O
N
R
I
B
B
O
N
R
I
B
B
O
N
R
I
B
B
O
N
R
I
B
B
O
N
R
I
B
B
O
N

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 13 of 40 TX1500 MATRIX
MATRIX DIAGNOSTICS
The matrix STATUS led indicates system operation as follows:
Flashing Dimly The matrix is powered with at least one keyboard connected. Use 58# to display
the keyboard numbers that the matrix has detected on the BBUS.
Mainly OFF, 1 second ON The matrix is powered with no keyboards connected. – If keyboards are
connected then make sure that each keyboard address is unique between 0 – 3.
Keyboards sharing an address will cause the matrix to ignore both keyboards
with unpredictable results.
OFF Either the matrix is not powered or has an internal fault. If the power supply
seems fine then please contact technical support for further assistance.
Several commands exist that allow on site diagnostics. These commands must be entered from keyboard 1 and
display results on monitor output 1.
51# Display the matrix firmware version, number of resets and watchdog resets.
TX1500 Version shows the matrix firmware version number ie 2.3
resets shows the number of times that the system has lost power or the menu has been accessed.
watchdogs shows the number of times the matrix watchdog has reset the matrix. A high figure here can
indicate that there may be interference or power fluctuations.
55# Coaxial telemetry on.
With normal operation, the coaxial telemetry is only transmitted to a receiver whilst a camera is being
controlled. After a short period the telemetry transmission is stopped. This is prevent interference to sync
separators in DVRs etc. When trouble shooting telemetry problems the telemetry should be on all the
time so the 55# command would be used and then the receiver CABLE and ERROR leds inspected.
Pressing # again will stop the telemetry transmission.
56# Display the status of matrix switch SW1, the display shows a HEX number which corresponds to the
switch settings for SW1. The number is displayed whilst the # key is pressed. Releasing the # key will
clear the number from the screen.
Number displayed SW1 switch
0 1 - 6 OFF
1 1 ON
2 2 ON
4 3 ON
8 4 ON
10 5 ON
20 6 ON
When more than 1 switch is ON then the number displayed will the sum of the values of all switches that
are ON, ie. 1,2 ON, display shows 03, 1,2,3,4 ON displays 0F
RS485 telemetry directly from the TELEMETRY port and should not normally be selected.
Example numbers that could be displayed
0 = normal mode
1 = DIXONS mode – This is a special mode developed for DSG driving Mark Mercer
57# Display the status of matrix switch SW2 as per 56#.
2A = SW2-2/4/6 ON = FACTORY INITIALISATION on a power up. This is used to clear any
programming and load default values. Useful if the matrix has had a corrupted programming. Once
powered up turn all SW2 switches OFF again to prevent further accidental initialisations.
58# Display number of keyboards or BBUS/I-F with addresses connected to the matrix along with the
software version of each keyboard or BBUS/I-F.

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 14 of 40 TX1500/AL16 16 INPUT ALARM CARD
TX1500/AL16 - 16 ALARM INPUT CARD
Each alarm card provides 16 individual normally closed volts free alarm inputs. The card communicates via the BBUS
with the monitor output card. Power is supplied either via the BBUS interface when the alarm card is mounted in the
TX1500 subrack or via an external 9Vdc supply when mounted remotely.
NOTE: Only 1 alarm card can be powered from the BBUS port.
The power led is used as a status indication and shows the following:
Mainly ON, flashing OFF when the alarm card is polled, approx 2-3 times every second. (NORMAL)
OFF permanently – alarm card not powered or faulty.
ON permanently – Not polled by MONITOR card, BBUS cable faulty or ALARM card faulty.
Fig 23. Alarm card front panel view
Fig 24.
Alarm
card
internal
view
Fig 25. Alarm card SW1 address switch settings
Each alarm card has two single pole changeover relays called Relay 1 and Relay 2. These relays can be driven
manually and also from alarm activations. The system relay numbers are assigned as follows:
Alarm Card Relay 1 Relay 2
1 1 2
2 3 4
3 5 6
4 7 8
5 9 10
6 11 12
B-BUS
ALARM INPUT 1-8 ALARM INPUT 9-16 OUTPUTS 12Vdc
12345678
ON
SW1 is used to set the alarm card address as follows:
123456 78
ON
12345678
ON
12345678
ON
123456 78
ON
12345678
ON
Card 1 alarm 1-16 Card 2 alarm 17-32 Card 3 alarm 33-48
Card 4 alarm 49-64 Card 5 alarm 65-80 Card 6 alarm 81-96
Switches 7 & 8
BBUS RS485 Termination
ON = Terminated
OFF = Un-terminated
Must be ON if the alarm card is at
the end of line and OFF otherwise.
Alarm card 6 shown as end of line.
02002
SW1
LD1 B-BUS
RY2 RY1
J1
Note: alarm card relay 1 cannot be controlled from the keyboards as it is an
alarm output contact that changes state when any alarm becomes active.
This allows it to be used to switch a VCR into realtime recording etc. The
duration is set in the matrix menu.
–
Rela
y
1 Time

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 15 of 40 MATRIX PROGRAMMING/USER GUIDE
Enter Pin Number
* * * * * *
+ or - = Enter Key
Joystick to Navigate
Press Program to exit
Exit
CONFIGURATION USING THE TX1500 MENUS
NOTE only keyboard 1 can access the TX1500 system menu and only monitor 1 can display the menu.
Out of the box the TX1500 is configured to control BBV coaxial telemetry on all cameras and all keyboards can control
all the monitors and cameras.
The TX1500 menu system allows the unit to be configured to your customer’s site requirements.
To access the menu select monitor 1 by pressing ‘1’ ‘MON’ and use keyboard 1. Press and hold the ‘PROGRAM’ key
for 2-3 seconds and the following screen will be displayed and the ‘PROGRAM’ led is lit. If the menu is not displayed
then check that the program key is enabled on the keyboard by turning switch 8 ON.
Press for 2 seconds
The menu is displayed Enter the six digit PIN using
and the PROGRAM led keys 0 – 9.
is lit.
The default PIN is 999999
Use the joystick left and right if a digit is entered incorrectly.
The TX1500 Main Menu is displayed if the PIN is correct otherwise the TX1500 reverts to normal control.
To navigate through the menu, use the joystick and either the +/- keys to
toggle a value or the numeric keys 0-9 if a value is required.
To exit the menu press the PROGRAM key at any point.
Each menu item is described on the following pages
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
TX1500 - Main Menu
System Basics
Access Tables
Alarm Menus
Sequences
Camera Types
Set Passwords
System Parameters
Exit press + to select
PROGRAM

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 16 of 40 MATRIX PROGRAMMING/USER GUIDE
SYSTEM BASICS
This example screen shows the settings for a site with 10
cameras, 2 keyboards and a single alarm card with 16 alarm
inputs.
Maximum Camera number:
Specifies how many video inputs are connected to the matrix and
prevents switching to non-existent cameras. Valid values are 01 -
96
Maximum Alarm number:
Specifies how many alarm inputs are connected to the matrix. Set as below:-
Alarm cards Maximum Alarm
number
0 0
1 16
2 32
3 48
4 64
5 80
6 96
Text on Monitors:
Monitor outputs 1 – 4 display the camera number, monitor number and other messages. Text on these monitors can be
disabled by using the + or – key to cycle through options.
Display Line:
The TX1500 status line can be moved up or down on the screen to prevent the TX1500 text from being overwritten by
the text from other components of the system. Use +/- to cycle through values.
0 being the top of the screen and 10 the bottom of the screen.
System Type:
Sets the CCTV video standard as PAL or NTSC. Use the +/- keys to select the standard. Normally PAL in the UK.
Number of Keyboards:
Sets the number of keyboards connected to the matrix
Return:
Returns to the TX1500 Main Menu.
System Basics
Maximum Camera number 10
Maximum Alarm number 16
Text on Monitors 1+2+3+4
Display Line 9
System Type PAL
Number of Keyboards 2
Return

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 17 of 40 MATRIX PROGRAMMING/USER GUIDE
ACCESS TABLES
One of the advanced features of the TX1500 system is the ability to prevent specific cameras from being displayed on
specific monitors and to prevent specific keyboards from moving cameras.
The Access Table screen is used to program which monitors each keyboard can control. A setting of ‘Y’ is used if the
keyboard is allowed to control a monitor and ‘N’ to prevent control.
This screen shows the settings for a site with two keyboards. Each
keyboard has it’s own monitor and is locked out of controlling the other
keyboard’s monitor.
i.e.
Keyboard 1 can control monitor 1 ONLY
Keyboard 2 can control monitor 2 ONLY
Pressing the +/- keys will toggle the value of each monitor between Y
and N.
NB: Keyboard 1 can always control monitor 1 as this is used to setup the
matrix.
On power up the matrix interrogates devices on the BBUS and all control devices are displayed on this screen.
Recognised control devices are:-.
Displayed Description
TX 1500 Standard TX1500 joystick keyboard
TCommand Touch Screen keyboard
232 I/F BBUS Interface allowing control from PC and from remote sites etc.
Allocating cameras to monitors and keyboards is programmed from the Camera Types screen.
Access Table
Keyboard to Monitors
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 Tx 1500 v6 Y N N N N N N N
2 Tx 1500 v6 N Y N N N N N N
3 Not Fitted N N N N N N N N
4 Not Fitted N N N N N N N N
Return

TX1500 Manual V3.5 Dec 07 Page 18 of 40 MATRIX PROGRAMMING/USER GUIDE
ALARM MENUS
Alarm handling of the TX1500 is programmed from the Alarm Menu screens.
Up to four actions can be carried out following each alarm activation. Eg four cameras could move to preset positions to
triangulate onto an event.
On selection of Alarm Menus the following screen is displayed
This example shows a system with a single 16 input alarm card.
The TX1500 will display the total number of alarms that can be
programmed based on the Maximum Alarm number set in the System
Basics menu.
Input Action:
Sets the action for the ALARM 00 input on the matrix monitor board. Use +/- to cycle through the options.
No Action – ALARM 00 is not used.
Disable Alm – is used to disable all alarms when ALARM 00 is shorted to GND.
Alarm 00 – ALARM 00 is used as an alarm input in addition to the TX1500/AL16 alarm card inputs.
NOTE: Always handled in ‘AUTOMATIC’ mode, regardless of ‘Alarm stack’ setting.
Alarm Beep Time:
Number of seconds that all the keyboards ‘beep’ following an alarm input. Use +/- to cycle through the values.
0, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20 Seconds
Alarm Stack:
The matrix alarm handling can be automatic, ie the system will drive cameras to presets as alarms occur or require an
operator input before the alarm is actioned. Use the +/- to toggle between Automatic and Manual.
Automatic – Alarm activations are handled automatically
Manual – The ALARM key must be pressed to acknowledge an alarm activation
Relay 1 Time:
The number of seconds that the Relay 1 output of alarm card 1 is active following any alarm.
Use +/- to cycle through the various time delays. 10, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 200 or 250 seconds.
Enter the 2 digit alarm number you wish to program using the 0-9 keys. Eg enter 01 for alarm 1. The following screen
will then be displayed. See the relay number mentioned on page 17.
Each of the four actions can allow a camera to be moved to a preset
position and displayed on a monitor output. In addition, if the monitor was
sequencing before the alarm occurred, after ‘time’seconds the sequence
is re-started.
If alarms are taken into the local alarm input of a telemetry receiver that
supports local alarms, ie Rx100/Rx400DC/Rx45X/Rx55X, ‘pre’ must be
set to 00 as the preset will depend on the receiver alarm input. (See the
receiver manual for more details on local alarms.)
This simple example shows alarm 1 moving camera 1 to preset 1 and
display on monitor 1.
next and prev allow setting the alarm actions for the next and previous
alarm inputs.
You have 16 alarms
enabled and connected
Edit Alarm number 00
Input Action Disable Alm
Alarm Beep Time 6 Seconds
Alarm Stack Automatic
Relay 1 Time 60 Seconds
Return
Alarm 1
kbd cam mon pre time
Act 1 01 1 01 30s
No Act 1 01 1 00 30s
No Act 1 01 1 00 30s
No Act 1 01 1 00 30s
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SEQUENCES
Each of the 8 monitor outputs of the TX1500 can sequence between all or specific cameras. Each camera can be
individually added or removed from each monitor sequence. For example, in a retail environment public store monitors
are prevented from displaying sensitive areas of the store whilst monitors in the security office can sequence all
cameras.
If a camera greater than the Maximum Camera Number is added to a
sequence this camera will be ignored when the sequence is running.
Selecting Cameras 01 – 08 will display the following screen
Monitors 1 to 8 are shown with monitor 1 the top line and monitor 8 the
bottom line.
The first item is the type of sequence or the dwell time if running a
standard sequence. The screen on the left shows all the variants of
sequences and dwell times.
Sequence types:
2/5/15… Second – standard sequence with a dwell time before displaying the next camera.
Random – The cameras are sequenced as above from lowest to highest but with a random dwell
time between each camera.
Full Rand – In Full Random the monitor will display a completely random camera for a random
period of time. This is useful for public display monitors on shop floor to prevent
shoplifters remembering the displayed sequence.
A camera will be in a specific monitor’s sequence if a Y is displayed or be skipped if an N is displayed.
Use the + or – keys to toggle between Y and N.
Next8 displays the next bank of 8 cameras.
Sequence Setup Selection
Cameras 01 - 08
Cameras 09 - 16
Cameras 17 - 24
Cameras 25 - 32
Cameras 33 - 40
Cameras 41 - 48
Cameras 49 - 56
Cameras 57 - 96
Return
monitor sequence setup
cam 1234 5678
1 2 Second YYYY YYYY
2 5 Second YYYY YYYY
3 15 Second YYYY YYYY
4 20 Second YYYY YYYY
5 25 Second YYYY YYYY
6 30 Second YYYY YYYY
7 Full Rand YYYY YYYY
8 Random YYYY YYYY
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CAMERA TYPES
These screens are used to set the type of telemetry for each camera and which monitors and keyboards are allowed to
view and control each camera.
The cameras are again displayed in banks of 8 as shown on the
following screen:
Start at Cameras 01 – 08 to display the setup screen
This example shows Camera 1,2,4 & 6 with coax telemetry and able to
be viewed on all monitors and controlled from all keyboards.
Camera 3 is a static camera that can be viewed on all monitors apart
from monitor 2.
Camera 5 is driving via BBV RS422 and can only be viewed on monitor
2 and controlled by keyboard 1.
Cameras 7 & 8 are unused.
The choices for camera type are:
BBV coax - Standard BBV up-the-coax telemetry (Rx100/200/300/400P/400DC/Rx45X & Rx55X)
BBV 422 - BBV RS422 telemetry also used when driving additional protocols via a StarCard/converter
VCL coax - Control only available on monitors 1-4 this is a limited implementation of the Protocol
PEL coax - Control only available on monitors 1-4 this is a limited implementation of the Protocol
VISTA cx - Supports VISTA POWER DOME and other Domes VISTA range.
Contact support for more information
VISTA TP - Supports VISTA POWER DOME and other Domes VISTA range.
Contact support for more information
STATIC - Telemetry is disabled
Unused – The camera is not fitted and can’t be viewed manually or in a sequence.
Other types may be selectable, please check with BBV before choosing these.
BBV coax would be used to control the existing range of BBV up-the-coax receivers.
Rx100 for dome control. Rx200/300/400P for AC heads, Rx400DC for high/variable speed 24Vdc heads.
The maximum distances that should be used are: 250M of RG59 and 500M of CT125 grade cable.
BBV 422 is used to drive the new advanced range of addressable BBV receivers that are controlled using two wire
RS422. The RX45X is used when driving AC pan/tilt heads and the RX55X is used for high/variable speed 24Vdc
heads. Both receivers offer additional features including an On Screen Display with an advanced menu system, 8 local
alarm inputs, wide input supply, DIP switch addressable allowing either star or daisy chained wiring.
Selected 3rd party domes and telemetry receivers can be controlled via RS422 and a BBV STARCARD/CONVERTER.
The camera type must also be set to BBV 422.
Full details can be found on the BBV web site www.bbvcctv.com
Kbd: If a keyboard is allowed to control the camera, select Y, or if the keyboard can only view but not control the
camera, select N.
Monitor: Select Y if the camera can be displayed on each monitor or N if not. This allows cameras to be hidden from
specific monitors/operators.
Camera Setup Selection
Cameras 01 - 08
Cameras 09 - 16
Cameras 17 - 24
Cameras 25 - 32
Cameras 33 - 40
Cameras 41 - 48
Cameras 49 - 56
Cameras 57 - 96
Return
Camera 01-08 Kbd Monitor
1234 12345678
01 BBV coax YYYY YYYYYYYY
02 BBV coax YYYY YYYYYYYY
03 Static YYYY YNYYYYYY
04 BBV coax YYYY YYYYYYYY
05 BBV 422 YNNN NYNNNNNN
06 BBV coax YYYY YYYYYYYY
07 Unused YYYY YYYYYYYY
08 Unused YYYY YYYYYYYY
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