GE Interlogix Digiplex IV User manual

Digiplex®IV
Matrix Switching System

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..........................................................................................................5
1INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................6
1.1 TECHNICAL NOTES..............................................................................................6
1.2 WHAT YOU NEED FOR …......................................................................................6
2INSTALLATION OVERVIEW.............................................................................................7
2.1 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS .......................................................................................8
2.2 BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS.................................................................................9
3HARDWARE INSTALLATION.........................................................................................10
3.1 INSTALLING THE KTD-440 CHASSIS ...................................................................10
3.2 INSTALLING THE KTD-440G CHASSIS.................................................................12
3.3 INSTALLING THE KTD-440N CHASSIS.................................................................13
3.4 INSTALLING THE KTD-441 CHASSIS ...................................................................15
3.5 INSTALLING THE KTD-442 CHASSIS ...................................................................16
4SYSTEM PROGRAMMING.............................................................................................18
4.1 PROGRAMMING WITH THE OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE ..........................18
4.2 PROGRAMMING WITH THE INTERNAL MENUS........................................................18
4.2.1 Menu Tree .....................................................................................................................19
4.2.2 Setting up the Programming Interface...........................................................................20
4.2.3 Accessing Matrix Switcher Programming......................................................................21
4.2.3.1 Using a Keyboard.........................................................................................................21
4.2.3.2 Using a Keypad............................................................................................................22
4.2.4 Programming the Matrix Switcher .................................................................................23
4.2.4.1 Programming Site Titles...............................................................................................23
4.2.4.2 Programming BNC Input Mapping ...............................................................................24
4.2.4.3 Programming Monitors.................................................................................................27
4.2.4.4 Programming Group Switching ....................................................................................34
4.2.4.5 Programming Video Loss.............................................................................................39
4.2.4.6 Programming Memory Management............................................................................42
5TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................45
5.1 TWO TYPES OF RESETS.....................................................................................45
5.1.1 Soft Reset......................................................................................................................45
5.1.2 Hard Reset.....................................................................................................................45
5.2 COMMON ISSUES ..............................................................................................46

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5.3 DIAGNOSTIC LED INDICATIONS ..........................................................................49
5.3.1 KTD-443 Video Input Card............................................................................................49
5.3.2 KTD-444 Monitor Output Card.......................................................................................50
5.3.3 Optional KTD-445 Video Loss Card..............................................................................50
5.3.4 KTD-447 CPU Card.......................................................................................................51
APPENDIX A. SETTING THE TERMINATION..........................................................................52
APPENDIX B. SETTING THE SIGNAL FORMAT .....................................................................53
APPENDIX C. ADDRESSING THE KTD-443 CARDS .............................................................54
APPENDIX D. ESTABLISHING REMOTE SLAVES ..................................................................55
APPENDIX E. GROUP SWITCHING......................................................................................56
APPENDIX F. ASSIGNING THE GROUP FUNCTION TO A KTD-404 KEY..................................57
APPENDIX G. SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ..........................................................................58
64 INPUTS BY 4 TO 32 OUTPUTS ................................................................................58
64 INPUTS BY 36 TO 64 OUTPUTS ..............................................................................58
128 INPUTS BY 4 TO 32 OUTPUTS ..............................................................................59
128 INPUTS BY 36 TO 64 OUTPUTS ............................................................................59
192 INPUTS BY 4 TO 32 OUTPUTS ..............................................................................60
192 INPUTS BY 36 TO 64 OUTPUTS ............................................................................61
256 INPUTS BY 4 TO 32 OUTPUTS ..............................................................................62
256 INPUTS BY 36 TO 64 OUTPUTS ............................................................................63
320 INPUTS BY 4 TO 32 OUTPUTS ..............................................................................64
320 INPUTS BY 36 TO 64 OUTPUTS ............................................................................65
384 INPUTS BY 4 TO 32 OUTPUTS ..............................................................................66
384 INPUTS BY 36 TO 64 OUTPUTS ............................................................................67
448 INPUTS BY 4 TO 32 OUTPUTS ..............................................................................68
448 INPUTS BY 36 TO 64 OUTPUTS ............................................................................69
512 INPUTS BY 4 TO 32 OUTPUTS ..............................................................................70
512 INPUTS BY 36 TO 64 OUTPUTS ............................................................................71
INDEX .............................................................................................................................72

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions before installing or operating this product.
Note: This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to local codes.
This manual provides installation and operation information. To use this document, you must have the
following minimum qualifications:
! A basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components
! A basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical hookups
Intended use
Use this product only for the purpose for which it was designed; refer to the product specification and user
documentation.
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1 INTRODUCTION
Digiplex®IV is a video matrix switching system. The master switcher chassis of the Digiplex IV system
provides 64 video inputs and 32 monitor outputs. The Digiplex IV system expands from 64 inputs x 32 outputs
to more than 512 inputs x 64 outputs by adding expansion cards and expansion chassis. (For systems larger
than 512 x 64, contact your GE Interlogix sales representative.) Video is brought into the master and slave
chassis by coaxial cables and switched between the master, slave, and expansion chassis by ribbon cables.
Built-in diagnostic LEDs on the front panels of the chassis provide constant confirmation of system power,
communications, video, and camera performance.
Note: Components are connected by twisted-pair cable.
The components of the Digiplex IV matrix switching system include:
Model # Model Name
KTD-411 Digiplex IV Programming Software
KTD-440 Master Switcher Chassis
KTD-440G Gathering Panel
KTD-440N Monitor Expansion Chassis
KTD-441 Slave Chassis
KTD-442 Expansion Chassis
KTD-443 Video Input Card
KTD-444 Monitor Output Card
KTD-445 Video Loss Card
KTD-446 Power Supply
KTD-447 CPU Card
KTD-449 Monitor Expansion Cable
Note: Not all system configurations contain all components.
1.1 TECHNICAL NOTES
! Digiplex IV does not loop video inputs or outputs.
! There is a camera input 0. It is used for GE Interlogix domes or fixed cameras.
! Only 32 cameras can be programmed per sequence per monitor.
! The RS422 control signal is polarity sensitive. Ensure that all RS422 cabling is A to A and B to B.
! If adding remote slaves, design your system carefully before installation and programming. Adding remote
slaves to an existing system usually requires significant system changes.
1.2 WHAT YOU NEED FOR …
For Need
Alarms KTD-463 and KTD-460
Audio follow KTD-350 and KTD-352
Audio and call-in with multiple speaker sets KTD-352, KTD-350, KTD-463, and KTD-460
Multiplexer control One KTD-93 per multiplexer
Control with computer and control software KTD-312
Setting time and date KTS-253

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2 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
The general progression of installation for a Digiplex IV system follows the flow shown below. Specific
instructions for installing the components and setting the DIP switches and jumpers are provided in section
3 Hardware Installation. See Figures 1 and 2 for the front and back views of a 512 x 64 system that
provides the DIP switch settings and ribbon cable connections.
Unpack equipment
(Keep box contents together)
Mount chassis and power supplies
Connect coaxial cables between
chassis, cameras, and monitors
Make RS422 connections
(KTD-440 chassis only)
Connect ribbon cables
between chassis
Verify data termination settings
(KTD-447 cards in the
KTD-440 and KTD-440N chassis)
Verify NTSC/PAL format settings
(KTD-447 and KTD-444 cards in the
KTD-440 and KTD-440N chassis)
Supply power to system
and verify LED status
Program system via
download software or internal menus
Verify all video inputs
System ready to operate

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2.1 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
Note: The black squares represent the poles of the DIP switches.
Figure 1. DIP switch settings

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2.2 BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS
Figure 2. Back panel connections

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3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
All Digiplex IV component chassis mount into 19-inch (48.26 cm) racks. For specifications and
functionalities of individual components, see the product specification. For individual system
configurations, see Appendix G. System Configurations.
There are six basic hardware configurations that manage the video inputs and monitor outputs of the
16 input/output configurations that exist between systems sized 64 x 32 and 512 x 64. Table 1 outlines
the key components contained within these six basic hardware configurations.
Table 1. Basic hardware configurations
Matrix Size Required Chassis
Video Inputs
x Monitor Outputs KTD-440 KTD-440G KTD-440N KTD-441 KTD-442
64 x 32 #
64 x 64 ##
128 x 32 ##
128 x 64 ####
192-512 x 32 ###
192-512 x 64 #####
Note: Systems are shipped with the correct configuration of chassis and preaddressed cards.
3.1 INSTALLING THE KTD-440 CHASSIS
The KTD-440 master switcher chassis receives its commands over RS422 control cabling coming from
the controller keypad(s). It must be located downline from all keypads controlling it. See Figure 3.
To receivers
RS422 control signal
Keypad Keypad KTD-440
Figure 3. KTD-440 located downline from the keypads that control it

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CAUTION:
Complete all instruction steps before supplying power to the unit.
1) Mount the KTD-440 chassis into a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack.
2) Mount a KTD-446 power supply near the KTD-440 chassis.
See Figure 4 and perform the following:
3) Connect all camera cables to their respective BNC video input connectors.
4) Connect all monitor cables to their respective BNC monitor output connectors.
5) Remove the terminal strip from the back of the chassis.
6) While observing polarity, connect the RS422 control cable(s).
7) Reinstall the terminal strip.
RS422 control in
RS422 control out
(if used)
RS232
5 VDC
Terminal strip
Monitor outputs
Video inputs
Output bus Input bus
Figure 4. KTD-440 back panel connections
8) For larger systems, connect the ribbon cables between the KTD-440 and other chassis. See
Figure 4 and refer to your system configuration in Appendix G. System Configurations.

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9) Digiplex IV systems are shipped preconfigured. If you need to verify or change the termination,
signal format settings, or addressing for the system, refer to appendixes A, B, and C.
10) Connect the KTD-446 power supply to the KTD-440 chassis, then to a power source. See Figure 5.
Power source 115 VAC power cord KTD-446 5 VDC power cord KTD-440
Figure 5. KTD-440 power connections
3.2 INSTALLING THE KTD-440G CHASSIS
CAUTION:
Complete all instruction steps before supplying power to the unit.
1) Mount the KTD-440G chassis into a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack directly under the KTD-441-2,
KTD-441-3, or KTD-440N chassis. Refer to your system configuration in Appendix G. System
Configurations.
2) Mount a KTD-446 power supply near the KTD-440G chassis.
3) Connect the ribbon cables between the KTD-440G and other chassis. See Figure 6 and refer to
your system configuration in Appendix G. System Configurations.
OUTPUT PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PORT 5 PORT 6 PORT 7 PORT 8
Figure 6. KTD-440G ribbon cable connections

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4) Connect the KTD-446 power supply to the KTD-440G chassis, then to a power source. See Figure 7.
Power source 115 VAC
power cord KTD-446 5 VDC power cord KTD-440G
Figure 7. KTD-440G power connections
3.3 INSTALLING THE KTD-440N CHASSIS
CAUTION:
Complete all instruction steps before supplying power to the unit.
1) Mount the KTD-440N chassis into a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack.
2) Mount a KTD-446 power supply near the KTD-440N chassis.
See Figure 8 and perform the following:
3) Connect all monitor cables to their respective BNC monitor output connectors.
4) Remove the terminal strip from the back of the chassis.
5) While observing polarity, connect the RS422 control cable(s).
6) Reinstall the terminal strip.
7) Connect the ribbon cables between the KTD-440N and other chassis. See Figure 8 and refer to
your system configuration in Appendix G. System Configurations.

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RS422 control in
RS422 control out
(if used)
RS232
5 VDC
Terminal strip
Monitor outputs
Output bus Input bus
Figure 8. KTD-440N back panel connections
8) Set the KTD-440N chassis to control monitors 33 through 64. Use the DIP switches on the KTD-447
cards in both the KTD-440N and KTD-440 chassis. See Figure 9.
a) In the KTD-440N chassis, set switch 1 to ON
to control monitors 33 through 64. b) In the KTD-440 chassis, ensure that switch 1 remains OFF to control monitors 1 through 32.
KTD-440N
KTD-447
Black handle
DIP
Monitors 33 through 64 (switch 1 ON)
KTD-440
KTD-447
Black handle
DIP
Monitors 1 through 32 (switch 1 OFF)
Figure 9. Monitor control settings on the KTD-447 CPU cards

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9) Digiplex IV systems are shipped preconfigured. If you need to verify or change the termination,
signal format settings, or addressing for the system, then refer to appendixes A, B, and C.
10) Connect the KTD-446 power supply to the KTD-440N chassis, then to a power source. See Figure 10.
Power source 115 VAC power cord KTD-446 5 VDC power cord KTD-440N
Figure 10. KTD-440N power connections
3.4 INSTALLING THE KTD-441 CHASSIS
CAUTION:
Complete all instruction steps before supplying power to the unit.
1) Mount the KTD-441 chassis into a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack.
2) Mount a KTD-446 power supply near the KTD-441 chassis.
3) Connect all camera cables to their respective BNC video input connectors. See Figure 11.
4) Connect the ribbon cables between the KTD-441 and other chassis. See Figure 11 and refer to your
system configuration in Appendix G. System Configurations
KTD-441-1 through KTD-441-7
5 VDC
Video inputs
Output bus Input bus
Figure 11. KTD-441 back panel connections

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5) Connect the KTD-446 power supply to the KTD-441 chassis, then to a power source. See Figure 12.
Power source 115 VAC
power cord KTD-446 5 VDC power cord KTD-441
Figure 12. KTD-441 power connections
3.5 INSTALLING THE KTD-442 CHASSIS
CAUTION:
Complete all instruction steps before supplying power to the unit.
1) Mount the KTD-442 chassis into a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack.
2) Mount a KTD-446 power supply near the KTD-442 chassis.
3) Connect the ribbon cables between the KTD-442 and other chassis. See Figures 13 and 14 (below)
and refer to your system configuration in Appendix G. System Configurations.
KTD-442-1 PORT 4 PORT 3 PORT 2 PORT 1 INPUT RANGE 64 – 127
To KTD-440G
From KTD-441
INPUT RANGE
256 – 319 INPUT RANGE 192 – 255 INPUT RANGE 128 – 191
Figure 13. KTD-442-1 back panel connections

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KTD-442-2 PORT 7 PORT 6 PORT 5
To KTD-440G
From KTD-441
INPUT RANGE
448 – 511 INPUT RANGE 384 – 447 INPUT RANGE 320 – 383
Figure 14. KTD-442-2 back panel connections
4) Connect the KTD-446 power supply to the KTD-442 chassis, then to a power source. See Figure 15.
Power source 115 VAC power cord KTD-446 5 VDC power cord KTD-442
Figure 15. KTD-442 power connections

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4 SYSTEM PROGRAMMING
Before programming, have all hardware installed and the system planned (i.e., assignments and titles of
cameras, monitors, alarms, steps, dwell times, remote slaves, and switching groups). The system can be
programmed with the internal menus or the optional programming software.
Note: This manual provides instructions for programming the matrix switcher. All other system components, such as PTZ receivers
and alarm interfaces, are programmed separately. Refer to the programming instructions for those devices.
4.1 PROGRAMMING WITH THE OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
If you are programming the system using the optional KTD-411 Digiplex IV programming software, then
refer to that manual for further instructions.
4.2 PROGRAMMING WITH THE INTERNAL MENUS
If you are programming the system using the internal menus, you will need a keypad or computer
keyboard (see section 4.2.2 Setting Up the Programming Interface). The internal menus will be displayed
on a security monitor.
Note: Programming should be performed by a qualified technician.
The internal menus appear on the monitor screen in alphabetical order. For new installations, however,
follow these instructions in the order they are presented. These instructions walk you through a typical
programming progression. You will not follow the menus alphabetically. For reference, an overview of the
menu tree is provided in section 4.2.1 Menu Tree. After the initial programming, parameters can be
changed at any time by entering programming mode and advancing to specific menus.

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4.2.1 MENU TREE
A-0 MAIN MENU MON 001
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BNC INPUT MAPPING -1-
GROUP SWITCHING -2-
MEMORY MANAGEMENT -3-
MONITOR SETUP -4-
TITLES -5-
VIDEO LOSS -6-
ALARM=HELP / SEQ=EXIT
B-1 BNC INPUT MAPPING
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SITE BNC PROGRAMMING -1-
REMOTE SLAVE SETUP -2-
ALARM=HELP / SEQ=EXIT
C-1 GROUP SWITCHING MENU
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GROUP ALARM CALL-UP -1-
GROUP SEQUENCE ROUTINES -2-
GROUP SETUP -3-
GROUP TITLES -4-
ALARM=HELP / SEQ=EXIT
D-0 MEMORY MANAGEMENT
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CLEAR MONITOR MEMORY -1-
CLEAR TITLES -2-
CLEAR INPUT BNC MAP -3-
CLEAR GROUPS -4-
ALARM=HELP / SEQ=EXIT
E-0 MONITOR SETUP MON 001
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ALARM CALL-UP -1-
COPY MONITOR-MONITOR -2-
SEQUENCE ROUTINES -3-
TEXT DISPLAY -4-
UNIVERSAL DWELL -5-
ALARM=HELP / SEQ=EXIT
F-0 SITE TITLES 001
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>0000 FRONT ENTRANCE
0001 VISITOR PARKING
0002 RECEIVING
0003 WAREHOUSE NORTH
0004 RECEPTION DESK
0005 PARKING LEVEL 1
0006 PARKING LEVEL 2
RT/LF=CURSOR DN/UP=SCROLL
ALARM=HELP / SEQ=EXIT
J-0 VIDEO LOSS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CURRENT LOSS REPORT -1-
CURRENT ALL CAMERAS -2-
VIDEO LOSS SETUP -3-
AUDIO ALARM - ENABLED -4-
RELAY ALARM - ENABLED -5-
ALARM=HELP / SEQ=EXIT
First, set up site titles.
(Select 5 from A-0.)
Lastly, use memory management
for global changes.
(Select 3 from A-0.)
Fifth, set up video loss.
(Select 6 from A-0.)
Fourth, set up group switching.
(Select 2 from A-0.)
Third, set up monitors.
(Select 4 from A-0.)
Second, set up BNC input mapping.
(Select 1 from A-0.)
Main Menu Typical Programming Sequence

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4.2.2 SETTING UP THE PROGRAMMING INTERFACE
Set up the programming hardware as shown in Figure 16 (using a keypad) or Figure 17 (using a keyboard).
Note: If you are programming the system using the optional KTD-411 Digiplex IV programming software, refer to that manual for the
programming hardware setup.
Note: If you are using a computer keyboard, it must be a 101-key keyboard with a PS2-type Mini-DIN connector.
RS422 in
RS422 out
KTD-440 back panel Keypad
(refer to the keypad manual for
connection instructions)
Figure 16. Connecting to a keypad for programming
Mini-DIN port
KTD-447 CPU card Keyboard
(101-key keyboard with PS2-type Mini-DIN connector)
Figure 17. Connecting to a keyboard for programming