Mobotix MX-232-IO-Box Instructions for use

The HiRes Video Company
EN
MX-232-IO-Box: Quick Install
www.mobotix.com
HiRes Video Innovations
The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its
decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost-ecient.
MOBOTIX AG • D-67722 Langmeil • Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • [email protected]
Weatherproof Signal Input/
Output and RS232
• 2 self-powered inputs for connecting sensors
• 2 outputs: 1 powered output, 1 isolated relay output (can
be switched to second powered output)
• RS232 interface when using USB cable to connect to camera*
Connection of external sensors and switching of
external devices via MOBOTIX cameras; RS232
interface, connection to camera using USB or
MxBus
MX-OPT-RS1-EXT
31.321_EN_V2_01/2014
Options for Connecting to Cameras
Function Option1 – USB Option2 – MxBus
2 signal inputs, self-powered
1 powered output 12V
1 isolated relay output
(can be switched to powered output 12V)
RS232 interface —
Connecting additional MxBus devices to MX-232-IO-Box —
Length of the connection to the camera 0,5/2/5m (1.6/6.6/16.4ft)* Max. 50m/55yd
Technical Specifications
Option1 – USB Option2 – MxBus
Interface to camera USB MxBus
Inputs 2 galvanically separated inputs (AC/DC, self-powered, up to 50V)
Output Out1
Isolated relay output (AC/DC, up to 50V/60W/2A)
With jumperJ1: Powered output 12V, max. cable length 50m (55yd)
(see
«Changing the Mode of Output Out1» )
Output Out2 Powered output 12V, max. cable length 50m/55yd
Total output rating 400mW 500mW
RS232 interface Rx, Tx, RTS, CTS, GND,
max. 115kbaud —
Cross-sectional diameters
of wires at the terminals
Minimum: 0.14 mm² (AWG26)
Maximum: 0.5 mm² (AWG20)
Protection class IP65 (DIN EN 60529)
Operating temperature –30 to +60°C/–22 to +140°F (DIN EN 50155)
Power supply USB MxBus
Power consumption Typically 1W
USB Cables for Connection to Camera*
MX-CBL-MU-STR-05/2/5
(straight/straight)
MX-CBL-MU-EN-STR-05/2/5
(angled/straight)
MX-CBL-MU-EN-PG-STR-05/2/5
(angled/straight)
MOBOTIX USB
cable 0.5/2/5m
(1.6/6.6/16.4ft)
(order separately!)
MOBOTIX cameras D14/D15, S14/S15 M24/M25, Q24/Q25, T24/T25 D24/D25
*Only use MOBOTIX USB cables! USB cables are not part of the delivery and are to be ordered separately!
Options for Connecting to Camera: USB or MxBus
Option 1: MOBOTIX USB cable to the
camera (0,5/2/5m (1.6/6.6/16.4ft))
MOBOTIX MX-232-IO-Box
MX-OPT-RS1-EXT
MOBOTIX D15Di DualDome
MX-D15Di-Sec-D22D22
Option 2: 2-wire MxBus wiring to
camera (max. 50m/55yd)
*Only use MOBOTIX USB cables! USB cables are not part of the delivery and are to be ordered separately!
Caution
One MX-232-IO-Box must not
be connected to one camera
via USB and MxBus at the
same time!
It is likewise disallowed to
connect one MX-232-IO-Box
to several cameras!
Note
If you would like to use twice
the number of signal inputs
and outputs, you can attach
two MX-232-IO-Box modules
to one camera, one via USB
and one via MxBus!
Connection of Peripheral Devices (Examples)
MOBOTIX MX-232-IO-Box
MX-OPT-RS1-EXT
Window sensors
Door sensors
Gate
Lights
RS232 connection
(only when connecting to
camera via USB cable*)
Pan/Tilt head
Max. 10m/11yd
Max. 50m/55yd
Weather Station
Relay
(e.g. Eltako
ER12-002-UC)
Block Diagram of the MX-232-IO-Box
Changing the Mode of Output Out1
In order to use output Out1 as powered output, you need to
stick the jumper on the jumper pins J1 at the right as shown in
the figure. The other jumper will be used in the future and must
not be used at present. When connecting, use the terminals
Out1A and Out2–.
Please note that the total output rating of the MX-232-IO-Box is
split between the two powered outputs in this mode (see «Technical
Specifications» ). In this mode, the max. cable length for Out1 is
also 50m (55yd).
Output Out1:
Operating mode can switched to
"powered output" using the supplied
jumperJ1!
Jumper J2 for future
extensions –do not use!
J2 J1
Weatherproof (IP65)
–30 to +60°C/–22 to +140°F

The HiRes Video Company
EN
MX-232-IO-Box: Quick Install
www.mobotix.com
HiRes Video Innovations
The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its
decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost-ecient.
MOBOTIX AG • D-67722 Langmeil • Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • [email protected]
 2012 • Declaration of Conformity: www.mobotix.com> Support> Media Library> Certificates
Installation Instructions
1. Attach the box
Attach the MX-232-IO-Box at the mounting position with the cable ports
pointing downwards (torque 0.4Nm). Next, remove the box cover (three
screws).
2. Establish connection to the camera
You need to follow dierent procedures depending on the connection option:
• Option1 – USB
– Remove the slim sealing ring of the straight plug of the USB cable*.
–
Pull the delivered blue sealing ring over the plug, so that the smaller
opening points into the same direction as the plug's contacts.
– Remove blue bayonet catch of the MX-232-IO-Box and pull out
the blue plug.
–
Plug the USB cable with attached sealing ring into the MX-232-IO-Box
and secure the cable using the blue bayonet catch.
– Connect the USB cable to the camera (➔
Camera Manual ).
•
Option2 – MxBus
–
Before proceeding, make sure there is no voltage on the MxBus
wires!
– Cut the MxBus wires to size (2-wire, 0.6 to 0.8mm diameter). When
using wires without jacket , strip the insulation of the wires for 5mm
and push the wires through the eight-wire plug (right).
When using a cable with jacket , remove the pre-installed eight-wire
plug and insert the appropriate cable plug (3to 5mm or 5to 7mm).
Press the rubber plug into the casing in such a way that the rims
stick out equally on both sides. Push the cable through the plug,
remove the jacket on a length of 15mm and strip the insulation of
the wires for about 5mm.
– Connect the MxBus wires to the terminals of the MX-232-IO-Box
using the screwdriver. Make sure to maintain the polarity (see sticker
in front of the terminal).
–
Connect the MxBus wires as described in the corresponding manual
to the MOBOTIX camera or to another MxBus module connected to
a camera (e.g. KeypadRFID, DoorMaster). Make sure not to exceed
the overall length of the MxBus wiring of 50m (55yd).
3. Connect the peripheral devices
Connect the other wires/cables as required and by using the corresponding
cable plugs (inputs, outputs, RS232, MxBus).
4. Lock the cable in place
Insert one or two cable ties depending on the attached cables as shown.
Pull the cable ties tightly around the cables in order to provide strain relief.
5. Mount the cover
Mount the cover back onto the MX-232-IO-Box and ax it using the cover
screws (torque 0.4Nm).
Resetting the MX-232-IO-Box
If the MX-232-IO-Box had been connected to a dierent camera before and not deactivated or reset before
detaching, the left LED (MxBus status) may blink red after establishing the MxBus connection. In this case, you
need to reset the connected and activated MX-232-IO-Box to factory defaults :
• Remove the box cover (three screws).
• Bridge the contact surfaces below the Factory Reset label (red circle in figure)
using a screw driver, for example (both LEDs are flashing red/blue with increasing
frequency).
• Only remove the bridge if both LEDs of the MX-232-IO-Box are flashing green
on/o 3 times to indicate that the process has finished successfully.
• Mount the cover back onto the box (torque 0.4Nm).
• Set up the MX-232-IO-Box in the camera (see
«Initializing the MX-232-IO-Box» ).
LED Signaling
Operation I/O Status Connection to Camera
LED USB MxBus
Operation
(left)
Not connected
Regular operation
—Unencrypted
communication
Communication error
I/O Status*
(right)
1x: Input1 closed
2x: Input2 closed
1x: Output1 closed
2x: Output2 closed
1x: RS232 communication
*Displays status of inputs/outputs and RS232 alternately
(pauses, if there is no RS232 communication)
LED o
LED permanently on
LED flashes at regular intervals
Notes
• The MOBOTIX MX-232-IO-Box is to be used only for providing signal inputs/outputs and an RS232 interface
(only when connecting to a camera using USB) for MOBOTIX cameras in IP65 environments.
• For MOBOTIX cameras with MxBus connector and software version MX-V4.1.4.11 or higher.
• Make sure that you adhere to all relevant laws, regulations and that you fulfill all certification requirements
for the intended use.
• Torque for all screws: 0.4Nm.
• Press the white cable plug (eight-wire plug or cable plug 3to 5mm or 5to 7mm) into the casing in such a
way that the rims stick out equally on both sides.
•
The max. baud rate of the RS232 cable depends on the cable length and on the cross-sectional area of the wires.
• The length of the entire MxBus wiring must not exceed 50m/55yd.
• Cross-sectional area of the MxBus wires: 0.6to 0.8mm (0.8mm recommended to reduce line losses).
• Do not use jumperJ2; it will be used for future extensions of the MX-232-IO-Box.
Initializing the MX-232-IO-Box
1. Open the MOBOTIX camera's user interface in the browser
•
Enter the IP address of the camera that is connected to the MX-232-IO-Box in the browser (admin access rights required):
http://<camera IP address>
2. Make sure that the camera uses PoE class3
• Open the Admin Menu> Ethernet Interface dialog.
• If Power Supply has not been set to Power over Ethernet (Class 3), click on the Change link,
follow the steps of the wizard and activate Power over Ethernet (Class 3).
3. Activate MX-232-IO-Box
• Open the Admin Menu> Manage Hardware Expansions dialog.
•
Option1– USB: In the line MX-232-IO-Box USB, click on Connect.
•
Option2– MxBus:
– If the LED icon in the line MxBus Interface is not green, click on Connect.
– In the Admin Menu> Manage MxBus Modules dialog, Devices section, MX-232-IO-Box line, click on
the Activate button.
– If the Update SW button appears in this line, click on it to update the software of the module.
4. Configure events (when using the signal inputs/outputs)
• Open the Setup Menu> Event Overview dialog.
• In the Signal Events section, click on Edit and set the parameters as required (open the help page for this
dialog by clicking on ).
• You can now use the new events in the Setup Menu> Action Group Overview dialog (see the help page
for this dialog by clicking on ).
5. Configure RS232 interface (only when using Option2 – USB)
• Open Admin Menu> Serial Interface > Setup and configure the parameters in the Serial Interface and
Modem as required (see the help page for this dialog by clicking on ).
6. Store the camera configuration
• In the Live screen of the camera, click on Admin Menu> Configuration> Store, permanently store the camera
configuration and reboot the camera.
• Save the camera configuration to the local computer (Admin Menu> Configuration> Save).
MxBus plug
of MOBOTIX
D15Di
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