BBV TX1500 system User manual

TX1500 Matrix, TX1500 Keypad,
And TX1500/AL16
Building Block Video Ltd.,
17 Apex Park
Diplocks Industrial Estate,
Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 JU UK.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Support: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.bbvcctv.com
Installation
Guide

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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
RS422 Telemetry port 8
RS422 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 Keypad 31

TX1500 Manual V4 1 Oct 2011 doc Page 3 of 32 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 Keypad or TCommand Touch Screen Keypad
3 x RJ45 straight patch cables
3 x RJ45 breakout boxes with self adhesive mounting pad
2 x 12Vdc1000mA power supply (1 for the matrix and 1 for the Keypad)
TX1500/32/8 matrix
Standard TX1500/KBD System Keypad
Optional T Command Touch Screen Keypad

TX1500 Manual V4 1 Oct 2011 doc Page 4 of 32 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 422 & VISTA 485 linked receivers and domes can e controlled when
viewed on any monitor. Pelco and VCL up-the-coax control is limited to monitors 1-4.
Monitor outputs tested via CRT Monitors, recommended maximum cable (RG59) distance from matrix = 25 meters
TFT Monitors may require additional amplification
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 Keypad, 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
The TX1500 matrix communicates with all Keypads, 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 fixing brackets The fixing brackets
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 Keypad (supplied in 3U subrack)
TX1500/32/8 32 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc Keypad (supplied in 3U subrack)
TX1500/48/8 48 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc Keypad (supplied in 5U subrack)
TX1500/64/8 64 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc Keypad (supplied in 5U subrack)
TX1500/80/8 80 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc Keypad (supplied in 7U subrack)
TX1500/96/8 96 camera, 8 monitor matrix inc Keypad (supplied in 7U subrack)
TX1500/KBD Keypad 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 3
rd
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)
The TX1500 can be expanded to a maximum of 96 cameras
Larger subracks are inculed when required nesserary All the cards from the existing subrack must be transferred to
the new subrack Note down and put somewhere safe all the external connection information to aid re-commissioning
the system
PRODUCT CODES
TX1500/EXP16/17-32/MK2 16 video input card to expand from a 16 camera to 32 camera system
TX1500/EXP16/33-48/MK2 16 video input card to expand from a 32 camera to 48 camera system
TX1500/EXP16/49-64/MK2 16 video input card to expand from a 48 camera to 64 camera system
TX1500/EXP16/65-80/MK2 16 video input card to expand from a 64 camera to 80 camera system
TX1500/EXP16/81-96/MK2 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

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RX400P
AC P/T Zoom/Focus
Full Scene Presets
STATIC
static camera
RX55X
Multi protocol + DC
Preset pan/tilt camera
RX45X
Multi protocol + AC
Preset pan/tilt camera
RX35X
static camera with
lights/wash/wipe
RX300
static camera with
lights/wash/wipe
RX200
static camera with
lights/wash/wipe
RX10X
+ dome camera
RX100
+ dome camera
RX25X
static camera with
2 Auxiliaries
TX1500 ALARM CARD
TX1500/32/8 VIDEO MATRIX
STARCARD
9 -12 V ac or dc Supply
RJ45 Patch cable
RS422 BBUS Network
Video form Matrix to Monitor
Video form Cameras to Matrix
BBV422 telemetry control bus
Alarm circuit (normally closed)
TX1500/KBD (address 1)
TX1500/KBD (address 3) TX1500/KBD (address 4)TX1500/KBD (address 2)
PSU
PSU
PSU PSU
PSUPSUPSU

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4 = TxA from MONITOR CARD (data +)TxB from MONITOR CARD (data -) = 5
(0v) GROUND= 7
DO NOT USED = 8
BLUE (CAT5)(CAT5) WHITE/BLUE
(CAT5) WHITE/BROWN
(CAT5) BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
RxB to MONITOR CARD (data -) = 6
(CAT5) GREEN
3 = RxA to MONITOR CARD (data +)
WHITE/GREEN (CAT5)
2 = DO NOT USE (+V)
1 = DO NOT USE
BBUS CONTROL BUS
The TX1500 communicates with all Keypads, 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
Fig 5 BBUS - RJ45 breakout box connector, MONITOR CARD end of BBus
BBUS maximum distance 1200m end to end
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BL ACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
BLUE/WHITE
GREEN/WHITE
BLUE
GREEN
Tx Data (From matrix)
Rx Data (To matrix)
SCREEN SCREEN
SCREEN
TX1500/AL16
Keypad 2
BBUS Terminated
1 - 5 = Keypad Address
6 = # & Program Enable
7 & 8 = BBUS termination
RJ45 patch cable max length = 2m
Alarm card
BBUS Un-Terminated
Switch 7-8 OFF
Keypad 1
BBUS Un-Terminated
TX1500/32/8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
9-12Vdc
PSU
9-12Vdc
PSU
9-12Vdc
PSU
9-12Vdc
PSU
Card alarm 1 - 16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
Fig 6 Keypad BBUS wiring

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SYSTEM BBUS WIRING EXAMPLES
The following diagrams show examples of various wiring schemes
Keypad 1
BBUS Un-Terminated
PROGRAM Enabled
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
GREEN RED
YELLOW B LACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW B LACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW B LACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
BBUS maximum distance 1200m end to end
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
Keypad 2
BBUS Un-Terminated
PROGRAM Disabled
Keypad 3
BBUS Un-Terminated
PROGRAM Enabled
Keypad 4
BBUS Terminated
PROGRAM Enabled
Matrix SW2
BBUS Terminated
Fig 7 Example with all Keypads daisy chained from the TX1500 matrix using a single BBUS leg
Keypad 1
BBUS Un-Terminated
PROGRAM Enabled
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
BBUS maximum distance 1200m end to end
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
Keypad 2
BBUS Un-Terminated
PROGRAM Disabled
Keypad 3
BBUS Un-Terminated
PROGRAM Enabled
Keypad 4
BBUS Terminated
PROGRAM Enabled
Matrix SW2
BBUS Un-Terminated
Fig 8 Example with all Keypads daisy chained from the TX1500 matrix using two BBUS legs
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
Fig 9 Use of a starcard to allow star wiring of keypads

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RS422 TELEMETRY OUT
DO NOT USED
DO NOT USED
DO NOT USED
4 = TxA to Telemerty Reciver RA(data +)TxB to Telemerty Reciver RB(data -) = 5
DO NOT USED
GROUND SCREEN = 7
GROUND SCREEN = 8
BLUE (CAT5)(CAT5) WHITE/BLUE
(CAT5) WHITE/BROWN
(CAT5) BROWN
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
Fig 10 TELEMETRY – RJ45 breakout box connector
This port provides telemetry control via BBV RS422 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 BBV Starcard
RS422 wiring configurations are shown below and on the following page
RS422 TELEMETRY WIRING CONFIGURATIONS
Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3 Camera 4
o
23
0v
Pin1
Pin1
Suppl yVoltageSW1
Setting
s230 Vor 115V
SW2
Set
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X
OutputVol
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N E L R U D
T RA TR B GN D RA R B T RA TRB G ND RA RB
TELEM
OUT TELEMIN
Al
ar
ms
SW 3SW
2
S W1
UP
MEN
U
D
OW
N
L
CD1
BB
V
C
m
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T
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Mt
r
ix
Ou t O ut Gn d A 8 G nd A 7 Gnd A6 Gn d A 5 G nd A 4 G nd A3 G n d A2 G nd A 1
J2
o
2
3
0v
Pin1
Pin1
Suppl y
VoltageSW1
Settings
230 V
or 115V
SW
2
Setti ng
sAU
XOut
put
Voltage0 =
Sup
plyVoltage
I =
24VAC
Ca
mer
a
Li
ghts
Wi
pe
W
ash
N E L R U D
T RA T R B GND R A R B T R A TR B G ND R A RB
TEL
EM
OUT TELEMIN
A
l
arm
s
SW 3
S W2 S
W1
U
P
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EN
U
DO
W
N
LC
D1
BB
V
C
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ri
x
Ou t O ut G n d A8 Gnd A 7 Gn d A 6 G n d A 5 G nd A4 Gn d A 3 G nd A 2 G nd A1
J2
o
23
0v
Pin1
Pin1
SupplyVol tageSW1
Setting
s230 Vor 115V
SW2
Set
tingsAU
X
OutputVol
tage
0 =Sup
plyVol
tageI =
24VAC
Camer
a
Li
ghts
Wi
p
e
W
as
h
N E L R U D
T RA T R B GN D R A R B T R A TR B G ND R A RB
TELEM
OUT TELEMIN
Al
ar
ms
SW 3SW2 S
W1
UP
MEN
U
D
OW
N
L
CD1
BB
V
C
m
er
T
o
Mt
r
ix
O ut O ut G n d A8 Gn d A 7 Gn d A6 G n d A 5 Gnd A 4 Gn d A3 G nd A 2 Gnd A 1
J2
o
2
3
0v
Pin1
Pin1
Suppl y
VoltageSW1
Settings
230 V
or 115V
SW
2
Setti ng
sAU
XOut
put
Voltage0 =
Sup
plyVoltage
I =
24VAC
Ca
mer
a
Li
ghts
Wi
pe
W
ash
N E L R U D
T RA TR B GN D RA R B T RA TR B G ND RA RB
TEL
EM
OUT TELEMIN
A
l
arm
s
S W3 SW
2SW1
U
P
M
EN
U
DO
W
N
LC
D1
BB
V
C
me
r
T
oM
t
ri
x
Ou t Out Gn d A 8 G nd A 7 G nd A6 Gn d A 5 G nd A 4 G nd A3 G n d A2 Gn d A 1
J2
Keep stub length as
short as possible Keep stub length as
short as possible
Keep stub length as
short as possible
RX45X/55X Address 1 RX45X/55X Address 2 RX45X/55X Address 3 RX45X/55X Address 4
Un-Terminated Un-Terminated Un-Terminated Terminated
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
RJ45 Breakout box
RJ45 Patch cable
RJ45 Patch cable
Video form Cameras to Matrix
BBV422 telemetry control bus
RX45x/55X J2 TELEMETRY IN
Screen (optional) connect at matrix only
1
T
R
A
2
T
R
B
G
N
D
4
R
A
5
R
B
1
T
R
A
2
T
R
B
G
N
D
4
R
A
5
R
B
1
T
R
A
2
T
R
B
G
N
D
4
R
A
5
R
B
TB/- TA/+
Gnd
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
DETAILED VIEW
Maximum distance 1200m end to end
Fig 11 Daisy Chained RS422 Telemetry Wiring

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2
3
0v
Pin1
Pin1
SupplyVoltage
SW1Setting
s
230 Vor 115V
SW
2Set
tings
AUX
Out
putVoltage
0 =Sup
plyVol
tageI =
24V
AC
Cam er
a
Li
ghts
Wi
p
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W
as
h
N E LR U D
T RA T RB GN D R A RB T R A T RB GND RA RB
TEL
EMOUT TELEMIN
A
lar
m
s
S W3
S W 2
SW 1
UP
ME
N
U
DO
W
N
L
CD1
BBV
Cm
e
r
To
M
tr
i
x
Ou t Ou t Gnd A8 G nd A7 G n d A 6 Gn d A 5 G nd A 4 G nd A 3 Gn d A2 Gn d A1
J
2
RX45X/55X Address 4
Terminated
o
23
0v
Pin1
Pin1
Supply
VoltageSW1Set t ing
s
230 Vor 115V
SW
2Set
ting
sAUX
Out
putVoltage
0 =Sup
ply
Volt ageI =
24V
AC
Camer
a
Li
gh
ts
Wi
p
e
W
a
sh
N E L R U D
TR A TR B GN D RA RB T RA T RB G ND R A R B
TEL
EMOUT TELEM
IN
A
la
rm
s
SW 3SW2 S
W1
UP
M
EN
U
DO
W
N
L
CD1
BBV
Cm
e
r
To
M
tr
i
x
Out O u t G n d A 8 G nd A7 G nd A6 G nd A 5 Gn d A 4 Gn d A3 Gn d A2 G nd A1
J2
RX45X/55X Address 3
Terminated
o
2
3
0v
Pin1
Pin1
Suppl yVoltage
SW1Setting
s
230 Vor 115V
SW
2Set
tings
AUX
Out
putVoltage
0 =Sup
plyVol
tageI =
24V
AC
Camer
a
Li
ghts
Wi
p
e
W
as
h
N E L R U D
TR A TR B GN D RA RB TRA T RB G ND R A R B
TEL
EMOUT TELEMIN
A
lar
m
s
SW 3SW2 S
W1
UP
ME
N
U
DO
W
N
L
CD1
BBV
Cm
e
r
To
M
tr
i
x
Ou t Ou t G n d A 8 G n d A 7 Gnd A6 G nd A5 G nd A 4 Gn d A 3 Gn d A2 Gnd A 1
J
2
RX45X/55X Address 2
o
23
0v
Pin1
Pin1
Supply
VoltageSW1Set t ing
s
230 Vor 115V
SW
2Set
ting
sAUX
Out
putVoltage
0 =Sup
ply
Volt ageI =
24V
AC
Camer
a
Li
gh
ts
Wi
p
e
W
a
sh
N E LR U D
T R A TRB GND RA RB T RA T RB GN D R A RB
TEL
EMOUT TELEM
IN
A
la
rm
s
SW3 S
W2 SW
1
UP
M
EN
U
DO
W
N
L
CD1
BBV
Cm
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To
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tr
i
x
O ut O ut G nd A 8 Gn d A7 Gn d A 6 Gn d A 5 G n d A 4 Gnd A3 Gnd A2 G nd A 1
J2
RX45X/55X Address 1
Terminated
Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3 Camera 4
Terminated
RJ45 Patch cable
Video form Cameras to Matrix
BBV422 telemetry control bus
Maximum distance 1200m end to end
DETAILED VIEW
Maximum distance 1200m
end to end
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
Starcard SW3 must be
set to 4 wire as shown
STAR PORT
OF
STARCARD
RX45X/55X J2
NC NC TRA DATA A/+ TRB DATA B/- GND
NC NC GND RA RB
Fig 12 Star Wired Configuration using the optional BBV starcard
Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3 Camera 4
o
2
30
v
Pin1
Pin1
SupplyVoltageSW1
Settings
230 Vor 115V
SW
2
Sett i ngs
AU
XOut
putVoltage
0 =
SupplyVol
tage
I =24V
AC
Ca
meraLights
W
ip
e
Was
h
N E LR U D
T RA T RB GN D R A RB T R A T RB GND RA RB
TEL
EM
OUT TELEMIN
A
l
arm
s
S W3
S W 2
SW 1
U
P
MEN
U
D
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N
L
CD
1
BB
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T
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ri
x
Ou t Ou t Gnd A8 G nd A7 G n d A 6 Gn d A 5 G nd A 4 G nd A 3 Gn d A2 Gn d A1
J2
o
2
30
v
Pin1
Pin1
SupplyVol tageSW1
Settings
230 V
or 115V
SW
2
Sett ing
sAU
XOut
putVoltage
0 =
Supply
Volt age
I =24V
AC
Ca
meraLigh
ts
Wip
e
Wa
sh
N E L R U D
TR A TR B GN D RA RB T RA T RB G ND R A R B
TEL
EM
OUT TELEMIN
A
l
arm
s
SW 3SW2 S
W1
U
P
MEN
U
DOW
N
L
C
D1
BB
V
C
me
r
T
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t
ri
x
Out O u t G n d A 8 G nd A7 G nd A6 G nd A 5 Gn d A 4 Gn d A3 Gn d A2 G nd A1
J2
o
2
30
v
Pin1
Pin1
Suppl yVoltageSW1
Settings
230 Vor 115V
SW
2
Settings
AU
XOut
putVoltage
0 =
SupplyVol
tage
I =24V
AC
Ca
meraLights
W
ip
e
Was
h
N E L R U D
TR A TR B GN D RA RB TRA T RB G ND R A R B
TEL
EM
OUT TELEMIN
A
l
arm
s
SW 3SW2 S
W1
U
P
MEN
U
D
OW
N
L
CD
1
BB
V
C
me
r
T
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t
ri
x
Ou t Ou t G n d A 8 G n d A 7 Gnd A6 G nd A5 G nd A 4 Gn d A 3 Gn d A2 Gnd A 1
J2
o
2
30
v
Pin1
Pin1
SupplyVol tageSW1
Settings
230 V
or 115V
SW
2
Sett ing
sAU
XOut
putVoltage
0 =
Supply
Volt age
I =24V
AC
Ca
meraLigh
ts
Wip
e
Wa
sh
N E LR U D
T R A TRB GND RA RB T RA T RB GN D R A RB
TEL
EM
OUT TELEMIN
A
l
arm
s
SW3 S
W2 SW
1
U
P
MEN
U
DOW
N
L
C
D1
BB
V
C
me
r
T
oM
t
ri
x
O ut O ut G nd A 8 Gn d A7 Gn d A 6 Gn d A 5 G n d A 4 Gnd A3 Gnd A2 G nd A 1
J2
RX45X/55X Address 1 RX45X/55X Address 2 RX45X/55X Address 3 RX45X/55X Address 4
Terminated Terminated Terminated Terminated
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEW HITE
BROWN
RJ45 Patch cable
Video form Cameras to Matrix
BBV422 telemetry control bus
Maximum distance 1200m end to end
MASTER
PORT
RJ45 Breakout box
DETAILED VIEW
From TX1500 TB (PIN5)
From TX1500 TA (PIN4)
Screen
GREEN RED
YELLOW BLACK
ORANGE
BLUEWHITE
BROWN
Fig 13 Use of starcard mounted remotely, reducing cable runs

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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 The input cards are self addressing
Each input has a corresponding looping output on the lower BNC connector The camera inputs
are passively terminated at 75Ω and 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
IN
VIDEO INPUT CARD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
Auto Hi-Z
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Video Input card Front Panel View
Video bus Control bus
PL1
PL5
BBV
The address of each input card is dicated by its location that with in the matrix In earlier matrixes
there were dipswitches used these are refure to MK1 input cards and are not compatible with
this type of input card a MK2

TX1500 Manual V4 1 Oct 2011 doc Page 11 of 32 TX1500 MATRIX
MONITOR OUTPUT CARD
This card provides the 8 monitor outputs, BBUS, RS422 telemetry and a relay output
Internal switches are used during specific BBV tests that should not require on site adjustment
SERIAL NUMBER
BBUS PORT
STATUS1 & 2 +DC Out 100mA
3 RX- A Refer to manual
4 TR- A Output
5 TR- B Output
6 RX- B Refer to manual
7 & 8 0V
RS 422 CONTROL OUT
TX1500 MONITOR CARDBUILDING BLOCK VIDEO LTD MADE IN U K TEL [phone] WWW BBVCCTV COM
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
12V AC/DC
(1000mA)
NO COM NC GND
ALM 0
1 2 3 4 5
Monitor Output card Front Panel View
Monitor outputs tested via CRT Monitors, recommended maximum cable (RG59) distance from matrix = 25 meters TFT Monitors
may require additional amplification
PL2
BBV
PL6
RS422
OUT B-BUS
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1234
PL1
01002 iss 5
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
For normal operation the internal switches must be as shown below:
To reset system to f ctory def ults:- 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
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
Power Up Factory Reset
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
SW1 SW2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
SW 1 SW 2
B-BUS RS485
ON = Term inated
OFF = Un-terminated
RS485 Telem etry
ON = Term inated
OFF = Un-terminated

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96 CAMERA SYSTEM SUBRACK CARD CONFIGURATION
Monitor Output Card
PL2
BBV
PL6
O
N
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O
N
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O N
1 2 3 4
PL1
01002 iss 5
Video bus Control bus
PL1
PL5
BBV
R
I
B
B
O
N
Video bus Control bus
PL1
PL5
BBV
Video bus Control bus
PL1
PL5
BBV
Video bus Control bus
PL1
PL5
BBV
Video bus Control bus
PL1
PL5
BBV
Video bus Control bus
PL1
PL5
BBV
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
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
Camera 1 - 16
Camera 17 - 32
Camera 33 - 48
Camera 65 - 80
Camera 81 - 96
Video Input Card
Video Input Card
Video Input Card
Video Input Card
Video Input Card
Video Input Card
Camera 49 - 64
Wiring for Video Input cards and Monitor Output card

TX1500 Manual V4 1 Oct 2011 doc Page 13 of 32 TX1500 MATRIX
MATRIX DIAGNOSTICS
The matrix STATUS led indicates system operation as follows:
Flashing Dimly The matrix is powered with at least one Keypad connected Use 58# to display the
Keypad numbers that the matrix has detected on the BBUS
Mainly OFF, 1 second ON The matrix is powered with no Keypads connected – If Keypads are connected then
make sure that each Keypad address is unique between 0 – 3 Keypads sharing an
address will cause the matrix to ignore both Keypads with unpredictable results
OFF The matrix is powered with no Keypads connected or 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 Keypad 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
w tchdogs 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
RS422 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 Keypads or BBUS/I-F with addresses connected to the matrix along with the software
version of each Keypad or BBUS/I-F

TX1500 Manual V4 1 Oct 2011 doc Page 14 of 32 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
SERIAL NUMBER
BBUS PORT
STATUS
ALARM CARD
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12V AC/DC
(500mA)
6
NO
COM
NC
7 83
NO
COM
NC
4 5
GND
1 2
LINK TO
DISABLE
RELAY
OUTPUT 2
RELAY
OUTPUT 1
GND
1
GND
2
GND
3
GND
4
GND
5
GND
6
GND
7
GND
8
GND
9
GND
10
GND
11
GND
12
GND
13
GND
14
GND
15
GND
16
ALARM INPUTS NORMALLY CLOSED ALARM INPUTS NORMALLY CLOSED
Fig 23 Alarm card front panel view
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
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:
Al rm C rd Rel y 1 Rel y 2
1 1 2
2 3 4
3 5 6
4 7 8
5 9 10
6 11 12
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
SW1 is used to set the alarm card address as follows:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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
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 – Rel y 1 Time

TX1500 Manual V4 1 Oct 2011 doc Page 15 of 32 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 Keyp d 1 c n ccess the TX1500 system menu nd only monitor 1 c n displ y the menu.
Out of the box the TX1500 is configured to control BBV coaxial telemetry on all cameras and all Keypads 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 Keypad 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 Keypad by turning switch 6 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
TX15 - Main Menu
System Basics
Access Tables
Alarm Menus
Sequences
Camera Types
Set Passwords
System Parameters
Exit press + to select
PROGRAM

TX1500 Manual V4 1 Oct 2011 doc Page 16 of 32 MATRIX PROGRAMMING/USER GUIDE
SYSTEM BASICS
This example screen shows the settings for a site with 10
cameras, 2 Keypads and a single alarm card with 16 alarm inputs.
M ximum C mer number:
Specifies how many video inputs are connected to the matrix and
prevents switching to non-existent cameras Valid values are 01 -
96
M ximum Al rm 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
Displ y 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 Keyp ds:
Sets the number of Keypads connected to the matrix
Return:
Returns to the TX1500 Main Menu
System Basics
Maximum Camera number 1
Maximum Alarm number 16
Text on Monitors 1+2+3+4
Display Line 9
System Type PAL
Number of Keyboards 2
Return

TX1500 Manual V4 1 Oct 2011 doc Page 17 of 32 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 Keypads from moving cameras
The Access Table screen is used to program which monitors each Keypad can control A setting of ‘Y’ is used if the
Keypad is allowed to control a monitor and ‘N’ to prevent control
This screen shows the settings for a site with two Keypads. Each Keypad
has it’s own monitor and is loc ed out of controlling the other Keypad’s
monitor.
i.e.
Keypad 1 can control monitor 1 ONLY
Keypad 2 can control monitor 2 ONLY
Pressing the +/- keys will toggle the value of each monitor between Y and
N
NB: Keypad 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 Keypad
TCommand Touch Screen Keypad
232 I/F BBUS Interface allowing control from PC and from remote sites etc
Allocating cameras to monitors and Keypads is programmed from the Camera Types screen
Access Table
Keyboard to Monitors
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 Tx 15 v6 Y N N N N N N N
2 Tx 15 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 V4 1 Oct 2011 doc Page 18 of 32 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
Dis ble Alm – is used to disable all alarms when ALARM 00 is shorted to GND
Al rm 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
Al rm Beep Time:
Number of seconds that all the Keypads ‘beep’ following an alarm input Use +/- to cycle through the values
0, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20 Seconds
Al rm St ck:
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
Autom tic – Alarm activations are handled automatically
M nu l – The ALARM key must be pressed to acknowledge an alarm activation
Rel y 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
Input Action Disable Alm
Alarm Beep Time 6 Seconds
Alarm Stack Automatic
Relay 1 Time 6 Seconds
Return
Alarm 1
kbd cam mon pre time
Act 1 1 1 1 3 s
No Act 1 1 1 3 s
No Act 1 1 1 3 s
No Act 1 1 1 3 s
Return Exit next prev

TX1500 Manual V4 1 Oct 2011 doc Page 19 of 32 MATRIX PROGRAMMING/USER GUIDE
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
R ndom – The cameras are sequenced as above from lowest to highest but with a random dwell
time between each camera
Full R nd – 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 1 - 8
Cameras 9 - 16
Cameras 17 - 24
Cameras 25 - 32
Cameras 33 - 4
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 2 Second YYYY YYYY
5 25 Second YYYY YYYY
6 3 Second YYYY YYYY
7 Full Rand YYYY YYYY
8 Random YYYY YYYY
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TX1500 Manual V4 1 Oct 2011 doc Page 20 of 32 MATRIX PROGRAMMING/USER GUIDE
CAMERA TYPES
These screens are used to set the type of telemetry for each camera and which monitors and Keypads 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 Keypads.
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 Keypad 1.
Cameras 7 & 8 are unused.
The choices for camera type are:
BBV co x - Standard BBV up-the-coax telemetry (Rx100/200/300/400P/Rx45X & Rx55X)
BBV 422 - BBV RS422 telemetry also used when driving additional protocols via a StarCard/converter
VCL co x - Control only available on monitors 1-4 this is a limited implementation of the Protocol
PEL co x - 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/45X for AC heads, RX55Xfor 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 3
rd
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 Keypad is allowed to control the camera, select Y, or if the Keypad 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 1 - 8
Cameras 9 - 16
Cameras 17 - 24
Cameras 25 - 32
Cameras 33 - 4
Cameras 41 - 48
Cameras 49 - 56
Cameras 57 - 96
Return
Camera 1- 8 Kbd Monitor
1234 12345678
1 BBV coax YYYY YYYYYYYY
2 BBV coax YYYY YYYYYYYY
3 Static YYYY YNYYYYYY
4 BBV coax YYYY YYYYYYYY
5 BBV 422 YNNN NYNNNNNN
6 BBV coax YYYY YYYYYYYY
7 Unused YYYY YYYYYYYY
8 Unused YYYY YYYYYYYY
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