EyeRide EYERIDE 200 User manual

EYERIDE 200/400/800
Installation Guide
November
2014

Mitech Technology EYERIDE 400/800 Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
The EYERIDE 400/800 Package 4
Additional Equipment 6
Installing the EYERIDE 400/800 System 8
Selecting a Location for the Unit 9
Preventing Overheating 9
Installing the Unit 10
Diagram of the Rear Panel 11
Supplying Power to Devices Connected to the Unit 13
Turning the Device Power On and Off with the Ignition 14
Transforming the Supplied Voltage to 12V 14
Configuring the Power-Supply Activator 15
Connecting Devices to the EYERIDE 400/800 17
Connecting Cameras 17
Connecting PTZ Controllers 17
Connecting Sensors 19
Connecting a Sensor Directly to the Unit 19
Connecting Sensors Using an ADAM Module 20
Connecting Activators 23
Connecting Sensors and Activators Using an IA Relay Board 24
Connecting Microphones 25
Connecting a Speaker or Headphones 26
Connecting a CCTV Monitor 26
Connecting a Switch 28
Connecting Multiple Monitors 28
Setting Up Network Connections 29
29Connecting the EYERIDE 400/800 to an External Network
Connecting Devices to the EYERIDE400/800’s Internal Network 29
Connecting the GPS Antenna 31
Connecting the EYERIDE 200/400/800 to a Power Source 32
Connecting the Unit to the Vehicle Battery 32
Connecting the Unit to an Electrical Outlet 35
Appendix: Removing the Unit’s Hard Drive 36

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Introduction 3
Introduction
EYERIDE400/800This guide explains how to set up the hardware components of Mitech Technology LLC’s EYERIDE400/800 security system.
Theseunitsprovidestate-of-the-artsecurity functionality, including live video streaming, video recording and playback, motion
detection, sensor management, real-time event notification, and device activation. All of these features can be accessed remotely
via PC, PDA, or cellular telephone.
The EYERIDE 400/800 is optimized for deployment in vehicles. It has built-in support for cable-based, WiFi, and
cellular networking, and contains an internal GPS receiver that makes it possible to track the location and
route of the vehicle in which it is installed.
Once the EYERIDE 400/800 has been installed as explained in this guide, it must be configured. Configuration is
performed by connecting to the EYERIDE400/800 unit using a PC that is on the same network as the unit (or connected
to the unit directly using a LAN cross cable) and opening the unit’s configuration utility in a browser. For additional
information about configuring your EYERIDE400/800, please refer to the Embedded Video Gateway System
Guide.
ClientsoftwareisusedforaccessingtheEYERIDE400/800 unitremotelyinordertoviewvideoandeventsandcontrolthe
systeminvariousways.Mitech Technology LLC offersclientsoftwareforPCsandforcertaincellulartelephoneandPDA
models. Full instructions for the use of the client applications are available in separate manuals, which can be
downloaded at www.eyerideonline.com.
Please note that this installation guide can also be used for the EYERIDE 200

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The EYERIDE400/800 Package 4
The EYERIDE400/800 Package
The EYERIDE400/800 package contains the following items:
Item
Description
Illustration
EYERIDE400/800 unit
Video Gateway
Power supply cable
Connects the unit to an electrical
outlet
Power cord
Connects the unit to the vehicle
battery via the cigarette lighter
Ethernet (LAN)
cable
Connects the unit to a PC (or a
cable-based local network)
RS232/485 serial
adapter
Connects PTZ controllers to the
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Item
Description
Illustration
GPS antenna
Enables the built-in GPS receiver
to connect to satellites
2 supports
Used to install the unit in the
vehicle
4 screws
Used to connect the supports to
the unit
4 washers
Used to connect the supports to
the unit

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Additional Equipment
Up to four video cameras can be connected to the EYERIDE400/800. You must acquire the cameras you require; they are not
includedintheEYERIDE400/800 package.Forinformationaboutcameracompatibilityandaboutconnectingthecamerastothe
unit, see Connecting Cameras, page 17, or consult your vendor.
In addition to the cameras, you may wish to incorporate some or all of the optional equipment listed below into your
security system. For additional information about these items and the cables required to connect them, please refer
to the installation instructions for each type of device.
NOTE: This equipment is not included in the EYERIDE400/800 package.
Cellular modem with USB adaptor (see Connecting the EYERIDE400/800 to an External Network, page 29)
Note:Notallcellularmodemsaresupported.PleasecontactyourEYERIDE400/800 supplierorMitech Technology LLC technical
support for a list of supported cellular modems.
USB extension cord for connecting the cellular modem to the unit; the modem functions best if it is installed
highinthevehicleinanexposedlocation(seeConnectingtheEYERIDE400/800 toanExternalNetwork, page 29)
Note: The extension cord should not be longer than about 1.5 meters.
WiFi card with USB adaptor (see Connecting the EYERIDE400/800 to an External Network, page 29)
Note:NotallWiFicardsaresupported.PleasecontactyourEYERIDE400/800 supplierorMitech Technology LLC technicalsupportfor
a list of supported WiFi cards.
Up to four dry-contact sensors (see Connecting Sensors, page 19)
Note:Uptofourdry-contactsensorscanbeconnecteddirectlytotheEYERIDE400/800 unit.IfyouuseeitheranADAM
module or an IA relay board, as described below, you can connect an additional 16 dry-contact sensors via the
unit’s RS232/485 connector.
Note:IfyouconnectatouchscreenmonitortotheEYERIDE400/800,youcannotalsoconnectanADAMmoduleoranIA
relay board. In this case, you can only connect up to four dry-contact sensors to the unit.
ADAM Data Acquisition Module and ADAM isolated RS232->RS422/RS485 converter, for connecting up to
16 dry-contact sensors (see Connecting Sensors, page 19)
Intelligent Appliance IA-3126-2 relay board, for connecting up to 16 dry-contact sensors (see Connecting
Sensors and Activators Using an IA Relay Board, page 24) and 16 activators to the EYERIDE400/800 unit
Up to two dry-contact activators (alarms or other devices that are turned on or off in response to the activation
of a sensor; see Connecting Activators, page 23)
Note:UptotwoactivatorscanbeconnecteddirectlytotheEYERIDE400/800 unit.IfyouuseanIArelayboard,as
described above, you can connect an additional 16 activators via the unit’s RS232/485 connector.
Note:IfyouconnectatouchscreenmonitortotheEYERIDE400/800,youcannotalsoconnectanIArelayboard.Inthis
case, you can only connect up to two dry-contact activators to the unit.
Up to two microphones (see Connecting Microphones, page 25)
Speaker or headphones (the unit already contains a built-in speaker; see Connecting a Speaker or Headphones,
page 26)
CCTV monitor for closed-circuit video display (see Connecting a CCTV Monitor, page 26)
Push-button switch to change the display in a connected CCTV monitor (see Connecting a Switch, page 28)
Toggle (on-off) switch to change the active outline (see Connecting Sensors, page 19)

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Forunitsthatwillbeinstalledinatruckorbus,aninsulatedcontainerwithabuilt-infaninwhichthe EYERIDE400/800
unit can be placed (see Preventing Overheating, page 9)
Additional hard drives (see Appendix: Removing the Unit’s Hard Drive, page 36)

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Installing the EYERIDE400/800 System
These are the steps that you will typically follow in order to install the EYERIDE400/800 system:
1 . InstalltheEYERIDE400/800 unitinitsdesiredlocationusingthesuppliedsupports;seeSelectingaLocationfortheUnit,
page 9.
Note:IfyouareinstallingtheEYERIDE400/800 inaninsulatedcontainer(seePreventingOverheating,page9 ),youmust
install the container in the vehicle and the EYERIDE400/800 in the container.
2. Install the video cameras in their desired locations.
3. Install the sensors in their desired locations (optional).
Note: Four sensors can be connected directly to the unit; another 16 can be connected through an ADAM
module or an IA relay board; see Connecting Sensors, page 19.
4. Install a toggle switch in its desired location (optional); the toggle-button switch can be used to change the
active outline; see Connecting Sensors, page 19.
5. Install the activators in their desired locations (optional).
Note: Two activators can be connected directly to the unit; another 16 can be connected through an IA relay
board; see Connecting Activators, page 23.
6. Install a CCTV monitor in its desired location (optional).
7. Install a push-button switch in its desired location (optional); the push-button switch can be used to change the
display on the CCTV monitor, if a monitor is connected to the unit; see Connecting Sensors, page 19.
8 . ConnectthecamerasandotherdevicestotheEYERIDE400/800,asrequired;seeConnectingDevicestotheEYERIDE400/800,
page 17.
9. Connect the cameras and other devices to the vehicle battery, as required; see Supplying Power to Devices
Connected to the Unit, page 13.
10.Place the cellular modem in an appropriate location in the vehicle and connect it to the unit using a USB
extension cord (optional); see Connecting the EYERIDE400/800 to an External Network, page 29.
11 . ConnecttheWiFiadaptortotheunit(optional);seeConnectingtheEYERIDE400/800 toanExternalNetwork,page29.
1 2 . ConnecttheunittoaLANusinganEthernetcable(optional);seeConnectingtheEYERIDE400/800 toanExternal
Network, page 29.
13.Install the GPS antenna in an appropriate location in the vehicle and connect it to the unit (optional); see
Connecting the GPS Antenna, page 31.
1 4 . Installanydevicesthatwillbeconnectedtothe EYERIDE400/800'sinternalnetworkintheirdesiredlocations.Connect
themtoapowersourceandtotheunit(optional);seeConnectingDevicestotheEYERIDE400/800’s Internal Network,
page 29.
1 5 . ConnecttheEYERIDE400/800 unittoapowersource;seeConnectingtheEYERIDE400/800 toaPowerSource,page3 2 .
NOTE: The unit, the devices connected to it, and the cables used to connect them, must all be securely fastened
to the vehicle to ensure they do not become detached from their locations when the vehicle is in
motion.

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NOTE: Installing the unit and its peripheral equipment in a vehicle is a complex process. It is highly
recommended that it be performed by a trained specialist in vehicle installations.
Selecting a Location for the Unit
The unit should be installed in a cool and ventilated location, protected from direct sunlight and water. It should not
be installed in a closed location, such as the in the trunk or dashboard, or under the paneling, of a car. Ensure the
unit has at least a few centimeters (1–2 inches) of space above it and on all sides for ventilation. It can be installed
either horizontally or vertically.
WhenchoosingalocationfortheEYERIDE400/800,bearinmindthattheunitmustbeconnectedtothevehiclebatteryand
ignition (if required), that other devices (cameras, sensors, PC, etc.) must be connected both to it and to power
sources, and that the GPS antenna and cellular modem must be located relatively high up and in exposed locations
(seeConnectingtheEYERIDE400/800 toanExternalNetwork,page2 9 ;ConnectingtheGPSAntenna,page31).Choosea
location in which these connections are feasible.
Preventing Overheating
EYERIDE400/800 units that are installed in cars should be placed in the passenger compartment in a location that is cooled by
the car's air-conditioning when the air conditioner is on.
Units that are installed in trucks or buses should be installed in an insulated container with a built-in fan. Containers
of this type are available for purchase from vehicle-accessory suppliers. The container should be installed in the
vehicle in an accessible location, with as much ventilation as possible. The cellular modem, and the end of the GPS
antenna,shouldbeplacedoutsidethecontainer.(Thecellularmodemshouldbeconnectedtothe EYERIDE400/800 unitusinga
USB extension cord; see Connecting the EYERIDE400/800 to an External Network, page 29.)
Figure 1: EYERIDE400/800 installed in an insulated container

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Installing the Unit
The unit should be firmly secured to ensure it does not move around when the vehicle is in motion; if the unit is
dislodged from its location in the vehicle, it may be damaged, hit people in the vehicle, or harm other items with
which it comes into contact.
NOTE: To install the unit, you will need screws to secure the unit to its anchoring surface (not supplied; see
step 2below).
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To install the EYERIDE400/800:
1. ConnectthetwosidesupportstoeithersideofthebottomoftheEYERIDE400/800,usingtwoscrewsandtwowashersfor
each support. (The screws and washers are included with the EYERIDE400/800.)
Figure 2: Side support
Figure 3: Supports attached to bottom of the EYERIDE400/800
Side support
Screw and washer

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2.Place the unit in the desired location and attach it securely by connecting the side supports to the anchoring
surface with two or three screws on each side. (These screws are not included with the EYERIDE400/800.)
Note: The unit can be placed horizontally or vertically. If it is placed vertically, the left side (the side
containing the hard drive) should face up.
Figure 4: Hard-drive compartment
Diagram of the Rear Panel
The rear of the EYERIDE400/800 unit contains the connectors and controls described below.
Hard-drive compartment

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Figure 5: EYERIDE400/800 connectors and controls
Reset
Power
Audio Out (Aout)
Audio In2 (Ain2)
Audio In1 (Ain1)
TV Out
Ethernet
Cable
Video In
Vin1–Vin4
RS232/485
USB Ports
12VDC Power Out
Sensors
In1–In4
Activators
Out1, Out2
GPS Antenna
Ethernet In
Ethernet Out

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Connector/Control
Description
Reset
Reset button. Use a pin to press the button when it is necessary to reset the unit
manually.
Note: Your configuration settings will not be lost during a reset.
Power
Connector for the power supply and, if required, for the ignition connection (see
page 32)
Audio Out (Aout)
Connector for an external speaker or headphones (see page 26)
Audio In2 (Ain2)
Connector for an active microphone (see page 25)
Audio In1 (Ain1)
Connector for a passive microphone (see page 25)
TV Out
Connector for a CCTV monitor (see page 26)
Video In (Vin1–Vin4)
Connectors for video cameras (see page 17)
Ethernet Cable
Cable connecting the Video Gateway component of the EYERIDE400/800 to the unit’s router.
Do not disconnect.
RS232/485
Serial (COM) port for PTZ controllers (see page 17), ADAM modules (see page 20),
a touch-screen controller (see page 26), a device to receive GPS location data (for
additional information, consult your vendor), or technicians' use
12VDC Power Out
Supplies power to external devices, such as cameras and sensors (see page 13)
Note: The unit can supply up to 500 mA of power.
USB Ports
Connectors for a WiFi card and/or cellular modems with USB adaptors (see
page 29)
Sensors (In1 –In4)
Sensor connectors (see page 19)
Ethernet Out
10/100 Base-T LAN connector for connecting the unit to an external network (LAN
or WAN; see page 29.)
Ethernet In
Three 10/100 Base-T LAN connectors for connecting other devices to the internal
network managed by the EYERIDE400/800’s router (see page 29)
GPS Antenna
GPS antenna connector (see page 31)
Activators (Out1, Out2)
Activator connectors (see page 23)
Supplying Power to Devices Connected to the Unit
The EYERIDE400/800 can supply power from the vehicle battery directly to cameras and other devices via the 12VDC Power
Outconnectorontherearpaneloftheunit.However,onlyalimitedamountofpowercanbesuppliedbytheEYERIDE400/800
in this way. If the devices connected to the 12VDC Power Out connector draw too much power, the unit may
overheat or otherwise malfunction. Therefore, it is best to provide independent power supplies for devices
connected to the unit whenever possible by connecting them directly to the vehicle battery (or some other power
source).
The unit can supply a maximum of 500 mA (6W at 12V) of power through the 12VDC Power Out connector.
Typically, this means it can power at most two cameras. Nonetheless, you must consult the device documentation to
ascertaintheactualpowerusageofeachdeviceyouwanttoconnecttotheEYERIDE400/800 unit.Forexample,ifonecamera
uses150mAandanotheruses250mA,thetotalpowerusageofthetwocamerasis400mA.SincetheEYERIDE400/800 can
supply a maximum of 500 mA, this means that 100 mA are available for other devices when these two cameras are
connected to the 12VDC Power Out connector on the EYERIDE400/800.

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NOTE: Itis,ofcourse,possibletoconnectsomedevicestothe12VDCPowerOutconnectorontheEYERIDE400/800 and
others directly to the vehicle battery –as long as the total power consumption for the devices connected
to the 12VDC Power Out connector does not exceed 500 mA.
Turning the Device Power On and Off with the Ignition
Normally, the EYERIDE400/800 is configured to shut down whenever the vehicle ignition is turned off. All devices that draw
theirpowerthroughthe12VDCPowerOutconnectorontheEYERIDE400/800 arealsoturnedoffwhentheEYERIDE400/800 shutsdown,
because they do not receive any power from the unit. If you want devices that receive their power independently to
also shut down when the vehicle ignition is off, you should route the independent power supply through one of the
activator connectors (Out1 or Out2) on the EYERIDE400/800 unit, as illustrated below.
Figure 6: Connecting cameras to the power supply through an Activator connector
Transforming the Supplied Voltage to 12V
When the power supply for one or more devices is routed from the vehicle battery, you must ensure that the voltage
reaching the devices is 12V. If the vehicle battery supplies power at a voltage other than 12V, you must insert a
transformer between the battery and the device, as in figure 7below.
In order to ensure that the transformer is compatible with the vehicle battery, it is recommended that it be purchased
in the country in which it will be used. In addition, make sure the capacity of the transformer is more than sufficient
for all of the devices connected to it. You can calculate the required capacity by calculating the sum of the power
consumptions of each device drawing power from the battery through the line. For example, if four cameras and
two sensors are connected directly to the battery, and each one uses 2W, the total requirement is 12W. Allow an
additional margin of 20-30% when you select the transformer. Thus, if the devices require a total of 12W, get a
transformer that supplies at least 14.4W.

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NOTE: You can convert Amps to Watts using the following formula:
Volts * Amps = Watts
For example, a 12V device that operates at 250 mA consumes 3 Watts: 12 * 0.25 = 3.
Figure 7: Placing a transformer between the vehicle battery and the devices drawing power from it
Configuring the Power-Supply Activator
When the power supply to devices is routed through an activator connector, as described above, the activator must
beconfiguredcorrectlyintheEYERIDE400/800'sconfiguration:theNormalStatusoftheactivatormustbesettoClosed,asin
the illustration below. (For additional information about configuring the activator, please refer to the Embedded
Video Gateway System Guide, under Configuring Sensor and Activator Settings.)

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Figure 8: Normal Status of activator set to Closed
Normal Status

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Connecting Devices to the EYERIDE400/800
This section explains how to connect cameras, sensors, activators, microphones, a speaker or headphones, and a
CCTV monitor to the EYERIDE400/800 unit.
NOTE: Make sure that all installed devices are designed to function properly under mobile conditions
(temperature range, vibrations, power supply, etc), that they are all installed in accordance with their
manufacturer's requirements, and that the devices and all cables are properly installed and firmly
fastened so that they will not become dislodged when the vehicle moves. It is highly recommended to
consult vehicle experts before installing external devices.
Connecting Cameras
Up to four cameras can be connected to the EYERIDE400/800. If the cameras have PTZ controls for remote aiming and
zooming, and the PTZ protocols they use are supported, the control cables can also be connected to the unit.
Any PAL or NTSC video camera with a composite video output can be connected to the unit. A cable with a
composite video connector on one end, and a male BNC connector on the other, should be used to connect each
camera to the EYERIDE400/800.
Cameras that are connected to the EYERIDE400/800 can receive their power from the vehicle battery via the EYERIDE400/800 unit through
the 12VDC Power Out connector on the rear panel of the unit. However, bear in mind that the unit can supply a
maximum of 500 mA (6W) of power through this connector. Typically, this is only enough power for two cameras.
If the devices connected to the unit require more than this amount of power, you must power some or all of them
independently by connecting them directly to the vehicle battery (or some other power source), as explained under
Supplying Power to Devices Connected to the Unit, page 13.
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To connect a camera:
1. Install the camera in its desired location.
2. Connect the output of the camera to one of the Video In connectors on the rear panel of the unit.
3. Connect the camera's power connector to a power source .
Connecting PTZ Controllers
If a camera has remote PTZ control features (pan, tilt, zoom, and/or focus), and uses a supported PTZ protocol, you
can connect the control cable to the unit. Both RS232 and RS485 PTZ connection types are supported. Consult the
camera documentation for information about which connection type to use.
NOTE: A cable with a male RCA connector can be connected to a female BNC connector by using an
RCA-to-BNC adaptor.
Figure 9: RCA-to-BNC adaptor

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NOTE: If you are connecting sensors to the unit using an ADAM module, or you are using the RS232/485
connector to connect a touchscreen CCTV monitor to the unit, you cannot connect any RS232 PTZ
controllers. For additional information, see Connecting Sensors Using an ADAM Module, page 20;
Connecting a CCTV Monitor, page 26.
If you want to connect the PTZ controllers of multiple cameras to the unit, only one of the controllers can use an
RS232 connector –the others must all use RS485 connectors. PTZ controllers for more than one RS232 camera
cannot be connected to the unit simultaneously.
If you connect multiple RS485 PTZ camera controllers, they should be daisy-chained to the RS232/485 connector,
as described below. In this case, each camera in the chain must be given a different ID number. Please refer to your
camera's documentation for information about configuring its ID number. In addition, note that you can only create
an RS485 daisy chain if every link on the chain (i.e., every camera) uses the same PTZ protocol. Attempting to
connect cameras that use different protocols will prevent all of the cameras from working properly.
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To connect an RS232 PTZ controller:
The RS232 controller cable should end with a female 9-pin RS232 connector.
If you are only connecting the RS232 PTZ controller to the unit, and are not connecting any RS485 PTZ
controllers, plug the 9-pin RS232 connector directly into the RS232/485 connector on the rear panel of the
unit.
If you are also connecting one or more RS485 PTZ controllers to the unit, plug the 9-pin RS232 connector into
the RS232/485 adapter supplied with the unit.
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To connect an RS485 PTZ controller:
Each RS485 controller cable should end with two wires.
1. Use a wire connector to connect the wires to the RS485 connection wires of the adapter. Be sure to match the
positive (+) wire of the controller cable to the positive (+ red) wire of the adapter, and the negative (-) wire of
the controller cable to the negative (- grey) wire of the adapter (see figure 10).
Figure 10: RS232/485 adapter
To connect multiple RS485 controllers to the adapter, insert the positive (+) wires of all of the controllers into
one slot in the wire connector, and the negative (-) wires of all of the controllers into the other slot of the wire
connector.
RS485 connection wires
Plug into RS232/485
connector on EYERIDE400/800
RS232 connector
Positive (+) wire for RS485
connector (red)
Negative (-) wire for
RS485 connector (grey)

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Figure 11: Wire connector
2. If multiple PTZ cameras are connected to the unit, configure each camera to use a different ID. For
information about how to do this, refer to the camera documentation.
3. Connect the RS232/485 adapter to the RS232/485 connector on the rear panel of the unit.
Connecting Sensors
Sensors are devices that detect events such as a door being opened, brakes being pressed, or high G-force pressure.
Up to four dry-contact input sensors can be connected directly to the unit. In addition, if you wish, you can connect
either an ADAM Data Acquisition Module or an IA-3126-2 relay board to the unit. Either of these devices makes it
possible to connect up to 16 additional sensors to the unit.
Sensor 1 and Sensor 4 can be used as switches instead of sensors. The switches can be used to activate outlines and
to change the display on a CCTV monitor.
Connecting a Sensor Directly to the Unit
The unit has four sensor connectors (In1 –In4). You can use these connectors to connect up to four dry-contact
input sensors directly to the unit. Alternatively, In1 and In4 can be used to connect switches as follows:
In1: If you are defining more than one outline (alternate sets of recording and event-handling settings), you
can connect a toggle (on-off) switch to In1 instead of a sensor. The switch can then be used to change the
active outline. For additional information, please refer to the Embedded Video Gateway System Guide.
Note: Some alarm panels can also be connected to In1. When they are, they can function as automatic outline
toggle switches. For additional information, please consult the alarm panel vendor.
In4: If a CCTV monitor will be connected to the unit, you can connect a push-button switch to In4 instead of
a sensor. The button can then be used to change the display on the monitor. For additional information, see
Connecting a CCTV Monitor, page 26 and refer to the Embedded Video Gateway System Guide.
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To connect a sensor or switch directly to the unit:
1. Install the sensor or switch in its desired location in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Note: If the sensor requires an external power supply, you may be able to connect it to the 12VDC Power Out
connector on the rear panel of the unit. However, bear in mind that the unit can supply a maximum of 500 mA
(6W) of power. If the devices connected to the unit require more than this amount of power, you must power
some or all of them independently (see Supplying Power to Devices Connected to the Unit, page 13).
2. Connect the two wire contacts of the sensor or switch to the Sensors terminal block on the rear panel of the
EYERIDE400/800,asillustratedinfigure12.Insertthewiresintotheconnectorsandtightenthescrewsbeloweach
connector to hold the wires in place.
Note: The wires must be connected to two adjacent contacts in the same group (e.g. the two contacts of
“In1”), but the polarity does not matter.