Camsat CAM-9 User manual

-20ºC
÷
+55ºC
9 V DC
÷
14 V DC
SMA
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
IP65
8
CHANNELS
BNC
VIDEO
BNC
VIDEO
UTP
VIDEO
5,8
GHz
25
mW
FM
PAL
NTSC
VIDEO:
10
CHANNELS
869
MHz
300
mW
GFSK
RS-485
DATA:
Operating manual
Warranty Terms
CAM-9
Wireless system for simultaneous transmission of
video, audio and control for PTZ cameras

Table of contents
Product features..................................................... 4
Kit contents.......................................................... 4
Recommendations .................................................. 5
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Switch settings ...................................................... 8
Installation .......................................................... 8
Basic settings........................................................ 9
Operating the dip-switch............................................. 9
Video transmission settings ......................................... 9
Data transmission settings........................................... 9
Setting the data transmission operating channel ..................... 9
Advanced settings................................................... 11
Procedure for assigning transmitters to the receiver memory . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the video operating channel remotely ........................ 12
Setting the data transmission parameters remotely .................. 12
Advanced settings................................................... 12
Testing the data link................................................. 12
Removing a transmitter from the CAM-9 Rx receiver memory ....... 13
Restoring the device to default settings............................ 13
General warranty terms............................................. 14
Device disposal ...................................................... 15

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Product features
The CAM-9 kit is an integrated transmission system comprised of
a module for video transmission and data transmission to and from
industrial cameras in a single compact case.
Kit contents
The kit includes:
1
3
5
4
2
ANTENNA SIDE
1. Video/audio receiver (Rx) with an IP65 antenna x 1 pcs.
2. Video/audio transmitter (Tx) with an IP65 antenna x 1 pcs.
3. 35-50mm pole mount x 2pcs.
4. 869 MHz antenna x 2 pcs.
5. Operating manual, warranty terms
Recommendations
1. Larger systems consisting of a few kits should be started up and set up
one after another, i.e. the power supply should be connected to the next
kit only after the previous kit has been set up precisely.
2. It is recommended to install CAM-9 receivers at least 7 m away from
digital receivers (CDS-5021, CDS-5IP and other).
3. It is not permitted to power devices without antenna cables screwed
into the SMA connectors.
In order to ensure a stable radio range, the antennas have to see
each other optically. One hundred percent optical visibility should be
provided in the rst Fresnel zone.
d - 7,2 m
D - 1 km
At the frequency of 5.8 GHz and the distance of 1 km, free space with the
diameter of at least 7.2 m should be provided for the radio beam.
A few ready-made calculations for CAM-9 are presented below
Distance [km] 0.4 0.8 1 1.2 1.6 2 2.5 3
Diameter [m] 4.5 6.4 7.2 7.9 9.1 10.2 11.4 12.5
Larger directional antennas can be plugged into the connectors (Rx)
in order to extend the ranges.

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Technical data
DANE AUDIO-WIDEO
Frequency 869 MHz 5.8 GHz
Number of operating channels 10 8/16*
Radio link modulation GFSK FM
EIRP radiated power 300 mW 25 mW
Receiver sensitivity −118 dBm@1200 bps /
−114 dBm@9600 bps ≤ −85 dBm
Antenna connectors SMA-RP F 50 Ω SMA-RP F 50 Ω
Antenna characteristics omnidirectional
360°H/15°V
Tx: directional –
30°H/30°V
Rx: directional –
20°H/20°V
Antenna gain 2.15 dBi Tx: 5 dBi; Rx: 19 dBi
Device range 3 km (with the option to extend the range to 5 km)
Video interface BNC 1Vp-p (75 Ω) + screw terminal for UTP (100 Ω)
Video format PAL/NTSC
Audio interface Screw terminal, stereo audio in/out 2Vp-p (2 kΩ)
Audio frequency response 50–15000 Hz
Data interface RS-485 (A+, B−)
Supported protocols Alec, Aritech, Baxal, Bosch Biphase (with additional
converter), COP-1, COP-2, D-Max, Dynacolor, Ganz,
Kalatel, LG, Longcomity, Molynx, Multix, Panasonic,
Pelco D, Pelco P, Samsung, Santachi, Sensormatic,
Ultrak, VCL, Vicon and many other
Data format 8n1, 8o1, 8e1
Data transmission rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 [bps]
Power supply voltage 9–14 V **
Maximum power consumption 310 mA**
Case protection class IP65 (external application)
Operating temperature from −20°C to +55°C
Warranty 2 years
Certicates CE
Device external dimensions Tx: 152 × 103 × 60 [mm]; Rx: 164 × 164 × 80 [mm]
*The number of usable channels depends on the regulations in the specic country. The
use of 8 channels is permitted in the European Union countries, while in many countries
outside of the Union 16 channels can be used.
**We recommend using high quality power supplies (high-eciency transformer-based
or impulse ones, with low current rippling), with current eciency of at least 400 mA
[A] - 869 MHz antenna
[B] - LED display
[C] - POWER diode
[D] - LINK diode
[E] - diode signalling data transmission
[F] - rotary switch for setting
video channels
[G] - rotary switch for setting data channels
[H] - SET button
[I] - ENTER button
[J] - on/o switch for the 120 Ω
terminator on the RS-485 line
[K] - changing the operating frequency band
[L] - adjusting the video signal level
The video signal can be connected through:
[M] - video coaxial cable
[N] - UTP twisted pair cable
[O] - audio signals connector
[P] - RS-485 signals
connector
[R] - +12 V DC
power supply
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2
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A
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ON
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VIDEO CH.
SET ENTER
BNC VIDEO
V-Reg
DATA CH.
CHANNELS
PWR
T×D
R×D
LINK
UTP VIDEO AUDIO RS485 SUPPLY
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WIRELESS VIDEO & TELEMETRY
BASIC: F1 - baud rate set | F2 - data format set
ADVAN CED: F3 - pairing | F4 - video channel set
F5 - testing | F6 - remove TXs (RX only)
MENU
TERM 120Ω ON/OFF OFF - EU ON - non EU
CAM-9
www.camsat.com
RX-M RX-S TX
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Switch settings
Installation
1. Fasten the transmitter and receiver to a stable pole with the mounts.
2. Screw the 869 MHz [A] antennas into SMA antenna connectors at the
top of the case.
3. Connect the video cables with the coaxial cable [M], or the UTP twisted
pair cable [N].
4. Connect the audio cables [O] (right channel, left channel,
signal ground).
5. Connect the RS-485 cables [P] (A+, B-).
6. Connect the 9-14V DC power supply [R].
Basic settings
Operating the dip-switch
SWITCH 1 [J] – enables / disables the 120 Ω resistor (terminator) in
parallel with the RS-485 interface terminals. This resistor should always
be added at the end of every RS-485 line to avoid interference. In order
to enable the resistor (RS-485 line terminator), it should be set to the
ON position; in order to disable it, it should be set to the OFF position.
SWITCH 2 [K] – changes the frequency band for video signal
transmission. The device can operate in two frequency ranges:
5.733 – 5.866 GHz (8 operating channels – ISM band, permitted within the
European Union) and 5.705 – 5.945 GHz (16 operating channels – can be
used only in selected countries outside of the European Union).
In order to change the frequency band for video transmission, use switch
no. 2: OFF position – 8 operating channels, ON position – 16 operating
channels (permitted only in selected countries outside of the EU).
Video transmission settings
Setting the video transmission operating channel
1. In order to set the video transmission operating channel, turn the rotary
switch, labelled “VIDEO CH.” [F], to the desired position.
2. The display will show the number of the currently selected channel.
3. After selecting the proper channel, the display will start blinking,
indicating that the settings are being saved to the device memory. Then,
the display will turn o by itself.
Data transmission settings
Setting the data transmission operating channel
1. In order to set the data transmission operating channel, turn the rotary
switch, labelled “DATA CH.” [G], to the desired position.
2. The display will show the number of the currently selected channel.
3. After selecting the proper channel, the display will start blinking, indicating that the
settings are being saved to the device memory. Then, the display will turn o by itself.

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Method for setting the transmission rate and data format
1. In order to get to the settings, enter the device menu by holding the
ENTER button [I] for three seconds (until appears on the display).
2. You can switch between the menu options ( , , ) by pressing the
ENTER button [I] shortly.
3. To enter a specic submenu, press the SET button [H].
4. To exit a menu (return to the main menu), hold the ENTER button [I]
again for 3 seconds (until the display turns o).
Setting the transmission rate
In order to set the transmission rate, select the ,
option from the menu. The display will show the currently set transmission
rate in the following format: - 1200 bps; - 2400 bps; - 4800 bps;
- 9600 bps; - 19 200 bps
Select the proper option with a short press of the ENTER button [I] . To
conrm the selection, hold the SET button [H] for 3 seconds; the display
will start blinking, indicating that the settings are being saved to the
device memory. Then, the device will return to the main MENU.
Setting the data format
In order to set the data format, select the option from the menu. The
display will show the currently set data format:
- 8n1; - 8o1; - 8e1
Select the proper option with a short press of the ENTER button [I]. To
conrm the selection, hold the SET button [H] for 3 seconds; the display
will start blinking, indicating that the settings are being saved to the
device memory. Then, the device will return to the main MENU.
Advanced settings
In order to use the advanced options, devices operating at the same
building should be paired together. All the CAM-9 Tx transmitters should
be assigned to the CAM-9 M Rx receiver memory.
Procedure for assigning transmitters to the receiver memory
1. Select the option from the main menu in the receiver. Menu options
are selected by pressing the SET button [H] shortly.
2. The display in the receiver will show the number of transmitters
currently entered into memory. This value will blink, indicating that the
assigning procedure is active.
3. Select the option from the main menu in the transmitter. The value
on the display will start blinking. After a moment, the blue LINK diode
[D], will light up, indicating that the pairing procedure was completed
successfully. The identication number, received by each transmitter
in the network, will appear on the display. It should be noted down, in
order to identify that transmitter later. After a few seconds, the device
will return to the main menu.
4. The procedure from section 3 should be repeated for each CAM-9
Tx transmitter.
5. In order to end the assigning procedure, turn o the function in the
receiver by holding the ENTER button [I]. The device will return to the
main menu. The LINK diode [D] on the receiver will remain lit.
A properly conducted assigning procedure enables the following:
- setting the video transmission operating channels remotely (from the
CAM-9 M Rx receiver level),
- testing links – both from the transmitter and receiver levels,
- setting the data transmission parameters (data rate, data format)
remotely.
WARNING: When transmitters are assigned to a specic receiver and have
their identication numbers (the LINK diode is lit), the function of setting
the data transmission parameters (rate and format) and setting the video
transmission operating channel is locked in them. All these functions are
congured remotely, from the CAM-9 M Rx receiver level.

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Setting the video operating channel remotely
In order to set the video transmission operating channel (for a specic
transmitter) remotely from the CAM-9 M Rx receiver level,
do the following:
1. Select the option from the main menu.
2. Select the identication number of the transmitter whose video
transmission operating channel you intend to change with the ENTER
button [I] and then conrm the selection by holding the SET button [H].
3. The receiver will communicate with the transmitter and the video
transmission operating channel currently set in the transmitter will
appear on the display.
4. Select the desired operating channel with the ENTER button [I] and then
conrm it with the SET button [H].
5. If the selected operating channel appears on the display [B] blinking,
then it has been congured properly. If the , symbol appears instead,
it indicates a transmission error (repeat steps from 1 to 4)
6. The device will return to the main menu.
Setting the data transmission parameters remotely
In order to set the data transmission parameters (data rate and format)
remotely from the CAM-9 M Rx receiver level, follow the instructions
in the [Method for setting the transmission rate and data format]
section at page 10. When the radio link parameters are being set, the
receiver, if its memory contains transmitters assigned to it, automatically
communicates with the transmitters and the entire network is congured
according to the CAM-9 M/S Rx receiver parameters.
Advanced settings
Testing the data link
In order to test the correctness of data transmission between the CAM-
9 M Rx receiver and the CAM-9 transmitters, select the option from
the main menu. The procedure will commence automatically. Testing can
be conducted both from the receiver and transmitters levels.
When the testing is completed, the result will appear on the display. The
display method depends on whether the testing was conducted from the
transmitter or receiver level.
Testing from the CAM-9 Tx transmitter level
- If, after testing is completed, the display alternates between (OK)
and the transmitter’s ID number, it indicates a correct transmission.
- If , appears on the display, it indicates a transmission error (check
the connections and test again).
Testing from the CAM-9 M Rx receiver level
- If, after testing is completed, the display alternates between (OK)
and the number of transmitters entered into memory, it indicates
a correct transmission.
- If the display alternates between and a number, it indicates
a transmission error between the receiver and the transmitter with
this ID number.
Removing a transmitter from the CAM-9 Rx receiver memory
- If there is a need to turn one of the transmitters o permanently
(removal, damage), it should be deleted from the CAM-9 M Rx
receiver memory. In order to do this, select the option from the
main menu in the receiver.
- Next, select the ID number of the transmitter to be deleted with the
ENTER button [I] and conrm the selection by holding the SET button
[H]. The transmitter will be deleted from the device memory and will
no longer be visible during testing, setting parameters, etc.
Restoring the device to default settings
- In order to reset the transmitter or receiver to the default settings,
disconnect the device’s power supply, press the ENTER button and
connect the power supply again.
- The display will count from 5 to 1, the ENTER button should be
held during that entire time. The device will reset itself to the
default settings.

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The warranty does not cover
- Mechanical damage of devices and failures occurring due to
fortuitous events, such as: re, power grid overvoltage, electrical
discharges, power supply, eects of chemical substances.
- Damage occurring due to: improper handling of the device, using the
device against its intended use or the operating manual, customer’s
negligence, improper use (temperature, humidity, ooding, dust,
sanding up, improper power supply voltage).
- Claims on account of the technical parameters, if they are consistent
with those indicated by the manufacturer.
- Marks created during usage, such as scratches, soiling and localised
wear are not covered by warranty.
In cases not regulated by the terms of this warranty sheet, the
appropriate provisions of the Civil Code are applicable
Device disposal
The mark presented to the left informs that this electrical or
electronic device, after its use has ended, cannot be thrown
together with household refuse. The device should be
delivered to a specialised collection point. Detailed
information about the closest collection point is available
from local authorities.
The proper disposal of this device allows for preserving
precious resources and avoiding the negative impact on health and
environment, which may be endangered if the waste is handled improperly.
Improper waste disposal is subject to penalties provided for in the
appropriate regulations.
General warranty terms
Camsat grants a 24 month warranty for the Cam-9 transmission kit
1. If the device is not be operating properly, make sure, before returning
the device for servicing, that everything was done according to the
operating manual.
2. If the faulty device is returned or send in for repairs, a thorough written
description of the signs of the device’s faulty operation, including the
operating environment and the manner in which they appear, should
be enclosed.
3. The prerequisite for exercising the warranty rights is enclosing the
proof of purchase, including the purchase date and description of
damage, with the faulty device.
4. Warranty repairs cover only faults occurring due to reasons inherent to
the sold device.
5. Warranty repairs will be carried out in the shortest possible amount of
time not exceeding 14 days, counting from the moment of accepting
the device for servicing. If parts need to be imported, the repair
deadline may be extended. After the repairs have been carried out, the
warranty period will be extended by the repair time.
6. The warrantor is not responsible for the loss of the device conguration
settings resulting from device repair or malfunction.
7. The warrantor may refuse to carry out warranty repairs or terminate
the warranty if it is determined that the seals placed on devices or
components comprising it are damaged.
8. All repair services resulting from the warranty are carried out at the
Camsat service exclusively.
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Manufacturer:
CAMSAT Gralak Przemysław
Ul. Ogrodowa 2a
86-050 Solec Kujawski
Product oer and information: www.camsat.com
Service: ser[email protected]