Nova MATRIX 66 User manual

Vicon part no. 8006-8824-05-02 Rev 307 Section 2
X824-05-02
MATRIX 66
SUPER-HIGH-DENSITY VIDEO SWITCHING
SYSTEM
Warning: To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
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Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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FCC Notice
Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a
Class A digital device.
WARNING
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in
accordance with the specification in subpart B of part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio
and television reception, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient the receiving antenna.
•Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.
•Relocate the equipment away from the receiver.
•Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment and receiver
are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
“Interference Handbook, Bulletin CIB-2”
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mailstop
SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328, ISBN 0-16-045542-1.
Warning: Power must be removed from this unit before removing circuit modules or ribbon cables.
Caution: This unit contains circuit cards with integrated circuit devices that can be damaged by static
discharge. Take all necessary precautions to prevent static discharge

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Important
Safeguards
GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION
The lightening bolt symbol alerts the user to the presence of
dangerous voltage that may present the risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point symbol alerts the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions.
1. Read Instructions - Read all safety and operating
instructions before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - Retain all safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Pay attention to all product warnings.
4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating instructions.
5. Cleaning -(Do not use caustic, abrasive or aerosol
cleaners)
a) For units that CAN BE DISCONNECTED from the power
source, use a damp cloth for cleaning.
b) For units that CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED from the
power source, use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not
allow moisture or liquids to enter vents.
6. Attachments - Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended
attachments to prevent unit damage and personal injury.
7. Water and Moisture - Use only products designed for
outdoor environments where they will be exposed to water or
moisture.
8. Accessories - Do not place the unit on an unstable surface
to avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended mounting
accessories.
9. Ventilation - Do not block ventilating slots and openings as
they ensure reliable operation. Do not place the unit near a
heat source or into an enclosure unless recommended by
Vicon.
10. Power Sources - The product should only be operated
from the recommended power source. Use only a UL Class 2
indoor/dry or Class 3 outdoor/wet power supply.
11. Grounding - Only products equipped with a 3-prong
grounded plug should be inserted into a grounded power outlet.
Contact an electrician to replace an obsolete outlet. Do not
force a plug into a non-grounded outlet.
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should not
be routed in trafficked areas or in tight spaces where they will
be pinched or used to bear weight. Allow some slack in the
cord where it enters the unit.
13. Outdoor Cable Grounding - Use only grounded outdoor
cables to protect against voltage surges and static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-
1984, provides information on proper grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors
and the requirements of grounding electrodes.
14. Lightning - Disconnect the product from its power source
and cable system when possible to prevent damage due to
lightning and power-line surges.
15. Power Lines - Do not locate outside cables over power or
utility lines where they can fall and make direct contact. Contact
with power lines can be fatal.
16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never probe through, or spill
liquid into, enclosure openings to prevent risk of fire or electric
shock.
18. Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service - Obtain service when:
a) The power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the
product.
c) The product is not designed for outdoor use and has been
exposed to water or moisture.
d) The product does not operate per the operating
instructions. Perform Vicon recommended adjustments,
modifications and troubleshooting only to avoid unit
damage and personal injury.
e) The product has been dropped.
f) The product shows a significant change in performance.
20. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified
replacement parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit
damage and injury.
21. Safety Check - Request safety checks to be performed
following repair or maintenance to verify proper operation.
22. ESD Precaution - Take all normal electrostatic discharge
precautions to avoid component damage during installation and
operation.
23. For 230 VAC Devices Only - When the disconnect device
is not incorporated in the equipment or when the plug on the
power supply is intended to serve as the disconnect device,
follow the guidelines below:
a) For permanently connected 230 VAC units, a readily
accessible disconnect device must be incorporated into
the site wiring.
b) For 230 VAC units with a plug, the outlet must be installed
near the unit and be easily accessible.

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Contents
Quick Start..........................................................................................................................iv
Introduction .........................................................................................................................1
Preparation ..........................................................................................................................5
Installing the Matrix 66 in a Rack..................................................................................................................5
Tools Required ...............................................................................................................................................5
Supplied Accessories....................................................................................................................................6
Camera and Monitor Connections.....................................................................................7
Cameras ..........................................................................................................................................................7
Monitors ..........................................................................................................................................................8
Single Card Cage Installation...........................................................................................10
128 Cameras, 32 Monitors...........................................................................................................................10
Multiple Card Cage Installation........................................................................................12
Looping Camera Video ................................................................................................................................12
Camera Expansion Using Serial Loop .......................................................................................................14
Large System Examples..............................................................................................................................15
Looping Control Signals..............................................................................................................................18
Expanding an Existing System........................................................................................20
Adding Cameras...........................................................................................................................................20
Adding Monitors...........................................................................................................................................21
Camera and Monitor Addressing................................................................................................................21
Adding a VI466A CPU Card.........................................................................................................................28
Adding a VI466A Titler Card........................................................................................................................30
External Control System Connections............................................................................32
Keypad and Receiver Connections .................................................................................34
Remote Keypads ..........................................................................................................................................34
Programming Keyboard...............................................................................................................................35
Receivers.......................................................................................................................................................35
Alarm and Alarm Printer Connections ............................................................................37
Alarm Interfaces ...........................................................................................................................................37
Alarm Printer.................................................................................................................................................37
Host Computer Connections............................................................................................39
Miscellaneous Device Connections.................................................................................41
Using the V66RCB Cable.............................................................................................................................41
Using the Loop Out Connector...................................................................................................................41
Power Connections...........................................................................................................42
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................43
Fuse Replacement........................................................................................................................................43
Storage ..........................................................................................................................................................43
Reference...........................................................................................................................44
Cable Recommendations ............................................................................................................................44
Twisted-Pair Cable.......................................................................................................................................46
Daisy-Chain and Star Configurations ........................................................................................................46
Assembling D-Shell Connectors.................................................................................................................47
Technical Information.......................................................................................................49
Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty....................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

iv •Quick Start X824-05-02 Rev 307 Matrix 66
Quick Start
All safety instructions should be carefully reviewed before using the Quick Start guide. This guide is intended for a quick overview of
product installation. You must refer to the manual for detailed and important information such as cable recommendations, sample system
connections and DIP switch settings.
1. Camera and monitor panels on the rear of the Matrix 66 are labeled. Connect cameras and monitors to your system using the
numbered labels as a guide. Terminate the appropriate BNC, D-shell connectors or switcher board shunts (JP1-JP64); do not
“double terminate.”
2. Connect the supplied cable from Alarm/Control In of the first card cage to the appropriate connector in the table. The “Monitors”
column indicates the hardware address of the monitors that will be switched at the specified connector. Refer to the figures that
follow.
Monitor Panel Camera Panel
Control System Connector Monitors
V1500 Control 1 on V1500CDU-VID (or V1500CDU-HSB-VID) 1-64
V1500 Control 2 on V1500CDU-VID (or V1500CDU-HSB-VID) 65-128
V1300 J2 on V1300X-VC-S (or –F) 1-128
V1300 J3 on V1300X-VC-S (or –F) 129-256
3. Loop control signals from Loop Out on the first card cage to Alarm/Control In on the second card cage, and so forth. The looping
connections between card cages are the same regardless of control system, so you may refer to the V1300 figure on the following
pages even if you have a V1500.

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V1500 Control Systems:
V1500CDU-VID
Connect to External CPU
Control In connector
VIDEO CONTROL 2
VIDEO-IN
VIDEO CONTROL 1
VI
C
ON
ON
OFF
KEYBOARD
POWER
V6680SCC
Connect to External CPU
Control In connector
Camera
VI
C
ON
ON
OFF
KEYBOARD
POWER
V6680SCC
Part No. 1251-3271-01 Part No. 1251-3271-01

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V1300 Systems:

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V1466A System
Example Systems
128 camera, 32 monitor system:
A 128 camera, 32 monitor system is shown below. It consists of one card cage only, with the NOVA V1466A
CPU card installed. Camera and monitor connections are indicated, as well as the BNCs that should be
terminated. The connections between BNC panels are shown below for the 128 camera, 32 monitor system.
In the following illustration, only the wiring of the first panel to the 4th panel is shown. The 2nd panel to the 5th is
wired in the same manner.
Connections between BNC panels:

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256 camera, 48 monitor system:
The connections between multiple cages are shown for a 256 camera, 48 monitor system. Note that this
system requires the NOVA V1500 or V1300 control system. In the following illustration, only the wiring of the
first panel of each cage is shown. The second, third and fourth panels of each cage is wired the same.

X824-05-02 Rev 307 Matrix 66 Introduction •1
Introduction
Note: Read all of the instructions completely before installing this equipment.
This manual provides information on the installation of the Matrix 66™ Super-High-Density Switcher,
including the installation of the V6680SCC-16-1A or V6680SCC-32-1A card cages and connections to other
equipment. Matrix 66 is a microprocessor-based video switching system that routes video signals from a
specified camera position to a specified monitor. The front and rear of the Matrix 66 card cage is shown in
Figure 1.
Figure 1
Matrix 66 Front and Rear Panels
The card cage can accept up to 256 camera inputs and can route the video to 16 monitor outputs.
Alternatively, a single card cage system can route video to 32 monitors if the maximum number of camera
inputs is limited to 128. Each card cage houses up to 4 video switcher cards, each of which can accept 64
video inputs.
The Matrix 66 card cage is supplied with a mother board and a power supply. The other internal components
include video switcher cards, video amplifier card(s) and expander card(s), which are installed according to
the system size requirements. The specific combination of these cards in a card cage and the number of card
cages required for a system are determined by the size and configuration of the video system it is supporting.

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The maximum number of cameras and monitors a system can support depends upon the type of control
system used.
One of three control systems must be used with the Matrix 66: the NOVA V1500 control system, NOVA
V1300 control system or the NOVA V1466A control system. The V1300 or V1500 must be used if the system
size is to exceed 256 cameras, 32 monitors (more than two card cages). The V1300 or V1500 is an external
control system that may include the Matrix 66 as one of its CCTV components. If a V1300 or V1500 control
system is used to control the Matrix 66, a decoder board is required to be inserted in the slot where the CPU
is normally located. The V1466A is an internal printed circuit card that is installed into the Matrix 66 card
cage. External components, such as keypads, receivers and alarm devices are always connected directly to
the control system. In Figure 2, the Matrix 66 is controlled by the V1466A card and therefore the external
CCTV components are connected to the card cage. Note that if the control system is the V1300 or the V1500,
all of the external components and the first Matrix 66 card cage are connected directly to the V1300 or V1500.
Refer to Figure 2A.
This system should only be installed by a qualified technician using common hand tools and approved
materials and wiring methods in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, state and local
wiring codes. All interconnecting equipment or accessories must be UL Listed. Any mention in this manual of
alarm inputs/outputs have not been evaluated by UL to be used for burglar alarm functionality.
Figure 2
Matrix 66 System with NOVA V1466A Card

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Power
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V1500
VI
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ON
V1500
12
POWER
POWER
OPERATIONAL
ACTIVE
V1500
VI
C
ON
V1500
12
POWER
POWER
OPERATIONAL
ACTIVE
Power
HDD
3.3V
VI
C
ON
VI
C
ON
VI
C
ON
VI
C
ON
V1500
VI
C
ON
V1500
12
POWER
POWER
OPERATIONAL
ACTIVE
VI
C
ON
VI
C
ON
VI C ON
CDU POWER
123456789
10
SWITCH
VI C ON
CDU POWER
123456789
10
SWITCH
V1500CPU
V1500CPU
V1500CDU V1500CDU V1500CDU
Second CPU Bay
Two Network Interface Cards
and up to 11 application cards
may be installed in each CDU
Any combination of
application cards may be
installed in each CDU
Hot Standby Operation is
Achieved by the installation
of two of each application
card type
Ethernet LAN
V1400X-IDL
VI C ON
CDU POWER
123456789
10
SWITCH
V1400X-IDL
V1400X-IDL
VIDEO SWITCHER
MATRIX VIDEO SWITCHER
MATRIX
SURVEYOR
DOME
CAMERA
2048x128
Matrix support per
parallel card
2048x128
Matrix support per
parallel card
VI
C
ON
VIDEO SWITCHER
MATRIX
2048x128
Matrix support per
parallel card
Up to 32
keypads
per serial card
KEYPAD
Up to 32
keypads
per serial card
KEYPAD
128 monitor output
per parallel card
VI
C
ON
V1300X-TCC
512 alarm input per
parallel card
VI
C
ON
V1300X-IA
V1300X-IA
V1300X-TCC
Pentium III 600 MHz
WindowsTM NTE
Standard Industrial PC Case
Ethernet Interface
Running V1500 API
Other
Vendor
Equipment
Main CPU Bay
Pentium III 600 MHz
WindowsTM NTE
Standard Industrial PC Case
Ethernet Interface
Figure 2A
Sample V1500 System Using Matrix 66 Video Switcher Card Cages

4 •Introduction X824-05-02 Rev 307 Matrix 66
Table 1 lists the model number, product code and a brief description of components which can be purchased
separately. Note that your Matrix 66 system may or may not include these components, depending upon the
requirements of your CCTV system.
Table 1
Matrix 66 System Components
V6680SCC-16-1A
V6680SCC-16-1AP
6020-20
6020-40
Matrix 66 switcher card cage. Includes power supply and motherboard. Accommodates
up to 4 switcher cards and two output amplifier cards or one amplifier card and one
expander card. Available in two input voltages, 120 VAC (6020-20) and 230 VAC
(6020-40). Configured as 256 video inputs x 16 outputs. Use with non-redundant CPU
systems such as theV1300 and V1500 Series.
V6680SCC-32-1A
V6680SCC-32-1AP
6020-30
6020-60
Matrix 66 switcher card cage. Includes power supply and motherboard. Accommodates
up to 4 switcher cards and two output amplifier cards or one amplifier card and one
expander card. Available in two input voltages, 120 VAC (6020-30) and 230 VAC
(6020-60). Configured as 128 video inputs x 32 outputs. Use with non-redundant CPU
systems such as theV1300 and V1500 Series.
V1466ADCDB 8173-00 Decoder card. Used in expansion systems, inserted in CPU slot.
V1466ACPU-A 6159-10 Internal CPU card. Limits system size to 256 x 32.
V1466ATDT-SHD-16 4807-10 Time/date/titler OSD card for monitor outputs 1-16.
V1466ATDT-SHD-32 4807-20 Time/date/titler OSD card for monitor outputs 17-32.
V6610S-1A 6023-10 Video switcher card. Accommodates 64 inputs.
V6610RP64-IA 4628-10 64-channel camera input panel.
V6610RP32-IA 4628-20 32-channel camera input panel.
V6610RP16-OA 4628-30 16-channel monitor output panel.
V6610RP32-OA 4628-40 32-channel monitor output panel
V6610RP64-LA 4629-10 64-channel camera looping panel.
V6640SEXP32-A 4470-10 32-channel expander card; for use in star cage expansion configuration.
V6640SEXP16-A 4470-20 16-channel expander card; for use in serial loop expansion configuration.
V6616-AMP-1A 6024-10 Video output amplifier board with outputs for monitors 1-16.
V6632-AMP-1AS 6024-15 Video output amplifier board with outputs for monitors 17-32.
V6670XS-A 4769-10 Card extender for switcher slots (service card).
V6670XA-A 4769-20 Card extender for AMP/OSD slots (service card).
V66RCB-24 4473
24-inch coaxial ribbon cable for looping video inputs from a switcher card to external
devices. D-shell connector on one end, 8 BNC connectors on the other end.
V66RC-36 4472
36-inch coaxial ribbon cable for looping video inputs from one card cage to another. D-
shell connector on each end.
V6650RCP-A 4471-10 Rear closure panel for unused card positions.
V75TR-SHD 4479 75-ohm terminator for D-shell outputs.
V75T 3260 75-ohm terminator for BNC outputs.
Warning: Do not apply power until directed to do so.

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Preparation
Installing the Matrix 66 in a Rack
The card cage is designed for mounting in a standard 19-inch rack (EIA standard RS-310). Perform the
following procedure to install the card cage in a rack.
Note: It is recommended that two installers work together to mount the card cage(s) in the rack.
1. Plan the layout of the equipment in the racks before installing any equipment. Note that if the V1466A
card will be installed in the system, a keyboard must be connected to the card cage. The placement of
the keyboard should be considered in the layout; the card cage should be positioned so that the attached
keyboard is accessible.
2. Allow a minimum of 1.75 inches of vertical rack space between racked components for ventilation.
Racked components that are a single EIA rack unit in height (1.75 in.) may be grouped in pairs, each pair
being separated from other components by 1.75 inches.
3. The manufacturer of the racking console may or may not include screws for attaching the racked
components to the console. Determine if they will be supplied. If not, be sure to have an adequate supply
of UNF-standard No. 10-32” 3/8 screws for installation.
4. Take an inventory of all rack equipment including hardware, brackets, etc. Reorder any missing parts
immediately. This avoids delays in the middle of the assembly process.
5. Some rack manufacturers supply special mounting hardware. Determine how this hardware is to be used
before attempting to install any racked equipment.
6. Use at least one blower/fan per rack. Place it in the bottom of the rack so that air is drawn in at the bottom
of the rack and vented at the top.
7. One installer should position the rack while a second installer secures it to the front standard.
Tools Required
Vicon does not supply the tools needed in the installation process. If the control system is the internal V1466A
card, receivers and other equipment will be connected to the card cage. In order to do so, you must assemble
D-shell connectors. The following tools will be required in that case:
 crimp tool AMP 90302-l or 90312-l
 wire stripper.
 standard hand tools
If a contact pin is inserted into the wrong connector receptacle, AMP extractor tool 91067-3 will be required to
remove it. You may also need the necessary tools to assemble BNC coaxial cables, depending upon the
number and length of coaxial cables that you have on hand.

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Supplied Accessories
The power cable and required number of terminators will be supplied for your Matrix 66, as well as the
appropriate number of control signal looping cables with your order. For the V1466A card, you will receive an
accessory kit that contains the items in Table 2.
Table 2
Contents of Accessory Kit
Item Purpose Qty Vicon Part Number
9-Pin Connectors Connectors for RS-232/RS-422 devices. 4 8000-8595-00-00
Ferrules Reinforces cable-to-connector junction. 4 8000-8594-00-00
Retainers Screw retainers for 9-pin connectors. 4 8000-8595-01-00
Contacts, Pin Used in 9-pin connectors. 36 8000-9571-00-00
Adapter, 25-pin to 37-pin Connects J9 to VI 300X-IA cable. 1 1294-3055-01-00