Honeywell VideoBloX User manual

Document 900.0840 – 09/06 – Rev 1.00
Quick Start Guide
VideoBloX
Cross Point Maxtrix Switch

Revisions
Issue Date Revisions
1.00 09/06 Initial Release

VideoBloX Quick Start Guide
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CONTENTS
1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Matrix and VideoBloX components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories (Not included). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Configuration PC (laptop or desktop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cable and Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Component Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Matrix Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cameras and Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How to Use the Diagnostic Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Configuring the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to the High Speed Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cable Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Address the Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Address the PIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Alarm Termination Box (ATB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Video Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Log-On to Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switching Cameras and Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Select Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Select Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5 Configuration with the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connect the PC to the VideoBloX CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Install the VideoBloX Configuration Software on the Configuration PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Start the VideoBloX Configuration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configure a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configure the Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6 Controlling the Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dome Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To Store Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To Recall Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7 Simple Alarm Sequence Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configuring the Alarm Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Programming Sequence #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Programming Sequence #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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FIGURES
Figure 1 Connecting Cameras to the Video Input Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 2 Connecting Monitors to the Video Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 3 Connecting the Diagnostic Monitor to the CPU Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 4 Connecting the HEGS5BLX Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 5 Connecting an HVBPIT44 and High Speed Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 6 Alarm Terminal Block (ATB) Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Purpose
The purpose of this guide is to instruct a user how to install and operate a basic VideoBloX
Cross Point Matrix Switching system. The following instructions are included.
1. How to install a basic VideoBloX system with:
a. Keyboard
b. Static Cameras
c. Monitors
d. High Speed Dome
e. Alarm Input/Output Termination Board
2. How to switch cameras to monitors
3. How to control a high speed dome
4. How to create a Sequence driven by an Alarm Input

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Equipment Required
Matrix and VideoBloX components
• Matrix Chassis (4U, 8U or 12U) configured with CPU, Video Input Module and Video
Output Module (with titles)
• Alarm Terminal Panel (shipped with CPU)
• HVBPIT44 PIT for dome control
• HEGS5BLX Keyboard with HVB232422 Converter (HEGS5BLX-KT)
Accessories (Not included)
•2)VideoMonitors
•2)StaticCameras
• 1) High Speed Dome (Orbiter, RapidDome, or HD6)
Configuration PC (laptop or desktop)
•AvailableCOMport

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Equipment Required
Cable and Miscellaneous
• Coaxial cables from Cameras to Video Input Module.
• Coaxial cables from Monitors to Video Output Module.
• Power cable from cameras to 24VAC Power Supply
• RS232 Cable - from COM port on PC to VideoBloX CPU (9-pin Female connector to
9-pin Female connector, included)
• Build an RS232 cable with fly leads on one end and a male DB9 connector on the
other end. This cable is for connection between the HEGS5BLX terminal block and
the female DB9 on the RS232/RS422 converter
• Modify one of the supplied RS422 cables with male DB9 connectors on both ends to
fly-leads on one end and male DB9 connector on the other end. Cut one of the DB9
connectors off and strip the wires back 1/4”. This cable is connected between the
terminal strip on the RS232/RS422 converter terminal strip and the VideoBloX CPU
RS422 master female DB9 connector.
• Flat 6x6 cable (supplied with the HEGS5BLX) for connection between the HEGS5BLX
and the terminal block (supplied with the HEGS5BLX).
• Special Cable from the PIT to the Dome. The output from the PIT is RS422. Build a
2-wire cable lead using CAT5 or similar type. Solder the wires to pin 1 and 2 of a 9-Pin
Male D-plug. Connect the plug to the PIT and the end of the wires to the DATA inputs
of the dome.
• Standard PC Power cable (IEC)
Note All coaxial cable must have a nominal impedance of 75 ohms.
The RS422 cable should be 8-core twisted-pair with a shunt
capacitance of 16 pF/ft (CAT5).

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Component Connections
Matrix Chassis
The VideoBloX chassis is shipped with a power cable without a plug. This is to
accommodate the various methods of power connectivity. Connect the wires on the
power cable to the appropriate power source.
This installation assumes the power requirements are 110 VAC. Using a standard PC
power cable, connect the matrix chassis to a 110 VAC supply.
Note Do not connect Keyboard, PIT and Alarms at this time.
Cameras and Dome
1. Make sure the Dome is at address #1 and is connected to Input #1 on the Video
Input Module.
2. Provide power to the static cameras and connect the coaxial cables to Inputs #2
and 3 on the Video Input Module.
Figure 1 Connecting Cameras to the Video Input Module
Dome
Camera #2
Camera #3

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Component Connections
Monitors
1. Provide power to the monitors.
2. Using coaxial cable, connect one monitor to Output #1 on the Video Output Module.
Figure 2 Connecting Monitors to the Video Output Module
3. Using coaxial cable, connect the second monitor (diagnostic monitor) to the CPU
video output on the CPU module. This monitor is used to edit /view the current
settings of the system. It should be displaying a [0] on the top center of the screen. If
not, then make sure the chassis and the monitor are powered and the monitor is
connected to the BNC connector on the CPU.
Figure 3 Connecting the Diagnostic Monitor to the CPU Module
How to Use the Diagnostic Monitor
There are four small pushbuttons on the faceplate of the CPU Module. These are used to
step through the display screens in the diagnostic mode.
The pushbutton on the far right (down arrow) pages through the screens. Press this button
to go from page 1 to 2 and so forth.
The pushbutton second from the right (up arrow) moves through the pages in the opposite
direction.
Use the right pushbutton to go to page [2] - "Communications"
Note Make a note of the Baud Rate for Master (Keyboards and PITs) port and of the
PC/Slave (connection to PC).
Connect
Monitor
#1
CPU
Video
Connect
Monitor
#2

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Connect the Keyboard
Installation
1. Locate the HEGS5BLX controller, terminal block, 6x6 flat cable, power supply
(included with controller), HVB232422 converter, and power supply (included with
HVB232422 converter).
Figure 4 Connecting the HEGS5BLX Keyboard
2. Connect the 6x6 flat cable between the RJ11 jack on the controller and the RJ11 jack
on the terminal block.
3. Connect the RS232 cable with fly leads on one end and a male DB9 connector on the
other end.
a. Connect the fly leads to the terminal block.
b. Connect the male DB9 connector to the female DB9 connector on the
RS232/RS422 converter.
-
+
6x6 Flat
Cable
TERMINAL
BLOCK
Power Supply
12 VDC 2A
RS232 RX
RS232 TXD
HVB232422
Female DB9
+12V
GND
Pin 5, GND
Pin 3, RXD
Pin 2, TXD
1
9
5
6
VideoBloX CPU Module
RS422 Master
Female DB9
Pin 3, RX+
Pin 4, RX-
Pin 2, TX+
Pin 1, TX-
Pin 5, GND
TX+
TX-
RX+
RX-
12-30 VDC Power Supply
Part #849193-0089
HEGS5BLX KEYBOARD
RJ11 Jack
RJ11 Jack
+V
-V
Gnd
RS232/RS422 Converter

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Component Connections
4. Locate the 9-pin D-type Male to 9-Pin D-type Male RS422 cable supplied with the
matrix chassis. Cut off one of the DB9 connectors and strip the wires back for
connection to the terminal strip on the RS232/RS422 converter. Connect the other
DB9 connector to the the RS422 Master female port on the VideoBloX CPU module.
This port is the third from the left port when viewing the chassis from behind.
5. Connect the power supply provided with the HEGS5BLX keyboard to the terminal
block.
6. Connect the power supply provided with the HVB232422 Converter to the power
terminal strip on the converter.
The keyboard should immediately power-up and display its booting screens then the
address and baud rate settings. The baud rate must be the same as that shown in the
Diagnostic Screen (section 9) for "Master" (default 19,200 Baud) and the keyboard address
should be 1. To change the baud rate speed and address, perform the procedure for
configuring the keyboard.
Configuring the Keyboard
1. Power down the unit and power it back up.
2. Press the middle soft key below the LCD after
the controller counts down, while the application
screen shown to the right is displayed.
The address selection screen is displayed.
3. Press Enter to accept the current address shown
in parenthesis or enter a new address using the numeric keys and press Enter. The
Tilt configuration is displayed.
4. Press 1 for normal tilt operation. Press 2 to reverse the tilt operation; that is the tilt up
command sends a tilt down command to the PTZ and the tilt down command sends a
tilt up command to the PTZ. When the desired selection is displayed, press Enter.
The baud rate configuration is displayed.
5. Press the + and - keys to scroll through the available baud rates, 1200, 9600, 19200,
and 57600. When the desired baud rate is displayed, press Enter. The default baud
rate is 19200. The controller returns to the Login screen.
HEGS5BLX 030106
922.0255 Rev. A

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Connecting to the High Speed Dome
The Orbiter, RapidDome, or HD6 domes connect to the system via an HVBPIT44 Protocol
Interface Translator (PIT). This device converts the native protocol of VideoBloX to the
protocol of the connected dome.
Cable Connection
1. Using the 9-pin Male to 9-Pin Male (pin to pin) connect the Slave Channel of the PIT to
the RS422 Master port on the VideoBloX CPU module. This is the fourth connector
from the left port when viewing the chassis from behind.
2. Using the RS422 cable with 9-Pin male connector on one end and fly leads" on Pins 1
and 2, connect Pin #1 (TXD -) to the Data (-) on the Dome. Connect Pin #2 (TXD +) to
the Data (+) on the Dome.
Figure 5 Connecting an HVBPIT44 and High Speed Dome
Address the Dome
1. Set the Dome to address #1 (see Manual for Dome )
2. Set the Dome for VCL or Maxpro mode protocol (see Manual for Dome)
1
23456 87
23456 871
23456 87
1
23456 871
RS422
Master
RS422
Slave
RS422
Master
Pin 1 (TXD-) to Data -
Pin 2 (TXD+) to Data+
DB9 Male to DB9 Male
HVBPIT44
HVBCPU

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Component Connections
Address the PIT
VCL Settings
Switch #1 - Position 2 "On" all others "off"
Switch #2 - All positions "off"
Switch #3 - Position #1 and #8 - "On", all others "off"
Maxpro Mode Settings
Switch #1 - Positions 1, 2, and 3 “On”; position 4 “off”
Switch #2 - all positions off for broadcast mode
Switch #3, position 1 “on” for MAX 100/Diamond protocol
Switch #3, position 7 off; position 8 on (Slave baud rate of 19.2KB). Must be set the same
as Master port baud rate on CPU.
Switch #2, positions 5,6,7 set to off (PTZ Address 1-8).
Switch #3 positions 5, 6 set to off.

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Installing the Alarm Termination Box (ATB)
The ATB is shipped with the VideoBloX system and consists of a stainless steel box with a
ribbon cable.
• Support for 32 Alarm Inputs - potential free (dry) contact
• Support for 4 Form C Relays
• Removable Terminal Blocks
Installation
1. Connect the ATB to the VideoBloX CPU using the ribbon cable supplied.
2. Connect a toggle switch or other alarm device to activate the alarm signal to Input #1
of ATB.
3. Connect an output device (lamp or sounder) to the Common/Normally Open of
Output #1 and the appropriate power supply.
Figure 6 Alarm Terminal Block (ATB) Connections
ALARMTERMINATIONBOX
AlarmIn put s
1234 5678
9101112 131415
17 18 19 20 21 242322
25 26 27 28 29 323130
NC NO
C
NC
NO
OUT2
C
NC NO
OUT3
C
NC NO
OUT4
C
RelayOutput s
S
Ribbon Connector
to CPU
External
Power Supply
Controlled
Device
Typical Input
NO/NC Dry Contact
Relay Ratings
1A @ 30 VDC
0.5A @ 24 VAC Alarm Inputs are
pulled to 5 VDC by
10K resistor.

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Component Connections

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Video Switching
On start up, the system will require the operator to LogIn at the keyboard before
controlling any of the devices. This requires a password, which is set-up in the PC
Configuration program.
Log-On to Keyboard
1. Press the Log In/Log Out key
2. Enter the Password (default is "0")
3. Press Enter.
Switching Cameras and Monitors
Note Remove monitor #2 connection from the CPU BNC output and connect that
to Output #2 of Output Module.
There are mode keys (Camera, Monitor, DVR, and Sequence) on the HEGS5BLX
Keyboard.
Select Monitor
Press the Monitor Key (the system is now in Monitor mode).

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Video Switching
Press a number key and then Enter to select the monitor output you desire. For this
example, press 1 then Enter.
Note You can use the Next and Previous keys to scroll through the available
monitors.
Select Camera
Press the Camera key (the system is now in Camera mode)
The system now switches any selected camera to the monitor (#1) selected above.
Press a number key and Enter to select a camera.
Note You can use the Next and Previous keys to scroll through the available
cameras.