CATHEXIS KBD-3000 User guide

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Cathexis KBD-3000 Installation
and Setup Manual

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Contents
1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................2
a. Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................2
2 Connect the Keyboard......................................................................................................................................3
a. Connecting via RS232 ...................................................................................................................................3
b. Connecting via RS422 ...................................................................................................................................4
c. Connecting via RS422–RS232 Converter ......................................................................................................4
d. Connecting Via USB to Serial Converter .......................................................................................................5
e. Install Drivers................................................................................................................................................6
f. Disconnect/Reset the Keyboard...................................................................................................................6
3 Configure Keyboard..........................................................................................................................................7
a. Configure in Server .......................................................................................................................................7
b. Configure in Client ........................................................................................................................................8
4 Configure Resource IDs ....................................................................................................................................9
a. Configure Resources Panel...........................................................................................................................9
5 Configure Operations.....................................................................................................................................10
a. PTZ Wash/Wipe Functions..........................................................................................................................10
b. Panic Button (pre-2016 only)......................................................................................................................10
6 Logging In .......................................................................................................................................................11
a. Logging in on a Server.................................................................................................................................11
b. Logging in on a Client..................................................................................................................................12
7 Conclusion......................................................................................................................................................13

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1Introduction
This document details the installation and setup of the Cathexis KBD-3000 Keyboard.
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For information regarding
the operation of the keyboard, please consult the KBD-3000 Operation Manual.
a. Requirements
•CathexisVision software version 5041f1 (pre-2014), and CathexisVision 2014 and newer.
•RS232 cable [this is not supplied]. Must be straight through, with male and female DB9 connectors. One
on each end. [maximum length of 15m].
•RS422 cable [not supplied]. Must be twisted pair with male RJ45 connector at one end, and female DB9
connector at the other end. [maximum length 1200m].
•Power supply cable.
•Compatible PTZ camera. See www.cathexisvideo.com for list of compatible cameras.
Note:
•The panic button is not supported from CathexisVision 2016 and onwards.
•The Keyboard PTZ setup button is only supported by legacy Analogue PTZ cameras. For new IP PTZ
cameras, advanced functions need to be configured by accessing the camera via a web browser.
Please see the KBD-3000 Operation Manual for more information.
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While Cathexis has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this document, there is no guarantee of accuracy,
neither explicit, nor implied. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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2Connect the Keyboard
Connect the keyboard to the CathexisVision unit using the appropriate cable. Then connect the keyboard to a
power supply. See the connection diagram below.
Note: If the motherboard does not have an onboard serial port, it is necessary to use a USB to serial port
converter. This is not supplied with the keyboard and must be sourced independently.
a. Connecting via RS232
Windows
System
There is no handshake required between
the keyboard and the PC. Connect as
follows:
KBD (DCE)
PC (DTE)
5 (GND)
5 (GND)
2 (TXD)
2 (RXD)
3 (RXD)
3 (TXD)
RS232 Connection Port
RS422 Connection Port
LED
DC Power Connector

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b. Connecting via RS422
Windows
System
There is no handshake required between the
KBD-3000 and the PC. Connect as follows:
KBD RJ45
Recorder PSP-1400 DB9S
3 (RX + )
4 (TX + )
4 (TX + )
8 (RX + )
5 (RX - )
5 (TX - )
6 (TX - )
9 (RX - )
1, 8 (GND)
1 (GND)
c. Connecting via RS422–RS232 Converter
Windows
System
KBD RJ45
ADEMCO RS422 DB9P
Converter to RS232 cable
3 (RX + )
2 (TX + )
The RS232 cable from the
4 (TX + )
3 (RX + )

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5 (RX - )
1 (TX - )
Converter to the NVR is dependent on
the converter switch settings.
Contact the 3rd Party company for
more information.
6 (TX - )
4 (RX - )
1, 8 (GND)
5 (GND)
d. Connecting Via USB to Serial Converter
Motherboards are increasingly being manufactured without on-board serial ports. For new Windows PCs
without on-board serial ports, it is necessary to use USB - to serial converters as described below.
Note: The USB to serial converter must have a DB9 connector.
Install the USB to Serial Port Software
ES-U-1001-R100 /US232R-100 USB to RS121 adapter
1. Plug the converter into a USB port at the back of the motherboard.
2. Insert the driver CD into the DVD writer
3. Go to the device manager (Start>> Control Panel >> Hardware and Sound>>Device Manager)
4. Right click on the unknown device and go to update driver software.
5. Browse My Computer for software driver
6. Browse to the D drive and ensure that the include subfolders option is ticked.
7. Click Next and the unit will install the device from the CD.
> Windows will initialize the COM port and the device will be ready for use.
8. After installing the drivers, check the >> Control Panel >> Hardware and Sound>>Device Manager to
identify the port number, making sure that the port is assigned to COM port 3 (COM3). If not, follow the
following instructions on how to change the COM port...
•Set the COM port
Note: The KBD-3000 setup can see up to a maximum of 10 COM ports. The COM port need only be changed/set
if Windows picks up the COM port on a higher number than 10.
Set the COM Port
The COM port that is configured here must match the one configured in CathexisVision when enabling the
keyboard.

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While in the device manger (Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Device Manager), right click on
the Prolific USB-to-Serial Bridge (COM x) Properties Port Settings Tab Advanced.
e. Install Drivers
On some systems (depending on OS and internet access), drivers may be installed automatically, or they will
have to be downloaded and installed manually.
If drivers do not install automatically, visit http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm to download and install.
f. Disconnect/Reset the Keyboard
To disconnect/reset the keyboard, simply disconnect and then reconnect the power supply. The KBD-3000 will
go through a normal power-up and return to the default state.

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3Configure Keyboard
The KBD-3000 can be configured on either the Server, or on the Client PC, running the appropriate version of
CathexisVision.
a. Configure in Server
Setup Tab Configure Servers 
Keyboards New.
To use the keyboard, make sure that is checked.
Select the Cathexis KDB-3000 from the Type drop-down
menu.
Set the Port.
Note: If connecting via USB to Serial converter, this number
needs to match the COM port number configured in device
manager. See above.
Set the Baud.
Set the Data bits.
Set the Parity.
Set the Stop bits.
Debug logging is not supported for the KBD-3000.
Restart CathexisVision for these settings to take effect

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b. Configure in Client
Settings Menu Keyboard…
To use the keyboard, make sure that is checked.
Select the Cathexis KDB-3000 from the Type drop-down
menu.
Set the Port.
Note: If connecting via USB to Serial converter, this number
needs to match the COM port number configured in device
manager. See above.
Set the Baud.
Set the Data bits.
Set the Parity.
Set the Stop bits.
Debug logging is not supported for the KBD-3000.
Restart CathexisVision for these settings to take effect.

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4Configure Resource IDs
If they haven’t been already, cameras need to be assigned Resource IDs in CathexisVision. Keyboard users will
need to know these resource IDs to switch cameras quickly.
a. Configure Resources Panel
In CathexisVision, open the Setup Tab and enter the Configure Resources Panel. Select the correct server from
the Unit Resources List.
The Unit Resources list will be populated with all resources available to the site.
Each camera resource should be assigned a unique numerical ID in order for keyboard operators to be able to
switch between cameras quickly (without having to scroll through all the cameras using the arrow keys).
Set ID
Right click on a camera resource and select Set ID.
In the dialog that opens, give the resource an ID: