Panasonic AWIF400G - PROTOCOL CONVERTER User manual

Protocol Converter
AW-IF400G
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
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persons.
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maintenance (service) instructions in the
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indicates safety information.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
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in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance,
the user must use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to external units. Also, any unauthorized
changes or modifications to this equipment could void
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This class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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ENGLISH VERSION
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製品名 プロトコルコンバータ
品番 AW-IF400G
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CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
Note:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the
bottom of the unit.
WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
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1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the
applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Power Off Before Connecting or Disconnecting Cables.
Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure to switch
power off.
• Handle Carefully.
Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock or
vibration. This is important to prevent trouble.
• Avoid Humidity and Dust.
Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place because
much humidity and dust will cause damage to the parts
inside.
• Operating Temperature Range
Avoid using the product at a cold place below 14°F (–10°C)
or at a hot place above 113°F (+45°C) because extremely
low or high temperature will adversely affect the parts
inside.
Precautions for use
Contents
Precautions for use .......................................................... 4
Introduction ....................................................................... 5
Major operating controls and their functions ................ 6
Connections ...................................................................... 9
When controlling AW-PH400 from
AW-RP605A (AW-RP605) .......................................... 10
When controlling AW-PH400 from AW-RP555 ............ 11
When controlling AW-PH400 from AW-RP655 ............ 12
When controlling AW-PH350 from AW-RP400 ............ 13
When controlling AW-PH360 from AW-RP400 ............ 14
When controlling AW-PH650 from AW-RP400 ............ 15
When using the extended distance transmission
function of AW-RP400 and AW-PH400 ...................... 16
When using the extended distance transmission
function of AW-RP400 and AW-PH360 ...................... 17
Appearance ..................................................................... 18
Specifications ................................................................. 19

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Introduction
By using this unit, AW-PH400 can be controlled from AW-RP605/AW-RP605A/AW-RP655/AW-RP555.
Additionally, the controllable distance between AW-RP400 and AW-PH400/AW-PH360 can be extended up to
3,280 feet (1,000 meters).
AW-PH350/AW-PH360/AW-PH650 can also be controlled from AW-RP400.
Notes
 The connections other than above examples cannot be done.
 When controlling the AW-PH400 from the AW-RP605A:
• The AW-PH400 has no backlash so it is not necessary to adjust the backlash compensation.
• The maximum memory time of the tracing memory is 300 seconds.
• DIAGONAL MOTION cannot be set from ON to OFF or vice versa. It is always in effect.
• PRESET SPEED can be changed by setting DIAGONAL MOTION to ON and adjusting the DIAGONAL SPEED value.
• The maximum controllable distance is 1,000 meters between the AW-RP605A and AW-IF400G and 500 meters between the
AW-PH400 and AW-IF400G.
 When controlling the AW-PH350 from the AW-RP400:
• The tracing memory data cannot be stored, played or deleted.
• TILT RANGE cannot be switched. It is fixed at 190 degrees.
• Backlash in the AW-PH350 cannot be compensated for.
• DIAGONAL MOTION cannot be set.
• The maximum controllable distance is 500 meters between the AW-RP400 and AW-IF400G and 1,000 meters between the
AW-PH350 and AW-IF400G.

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Major operating controls and their functions
 Power LED [POWER]
This lights up green when DC power is supplied to the DC
12 V input connector .
 Transmission Status LED [COMMUNICATE]
This lights up when data is being transmitted between the
controller and pan/tilt head.
 Extended Distance Transmission LED [EXTENSION]
This lights up when this unit is used to extend the
transmission distance between AW-RP400 and
AW-PH400.
Front panel

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Major operating controls and their functions
Rear panel
 Controller connector [CONTROLLER]
Use the controller CONTROL OUT TO PAN/TILT terminal
and a 10BASE-T (equivalent to UTP category 5) straight
cable for connection.
 Pan/tilt head connector [PAN-TILT HEAD]
Use the pan/tilt head IP/RP terminal and a 10BASE-T
(equivalent to UTP category 5) straight cable for
connection.

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Major operating controls and their functions
 Function Switches [SW1, SW2, SET UP]
(Factory defaults: SW1 = OFF, SW2 = OFF,
SET UP No.1 = ON, SET UP No.2 to 4 = OFF)
This is used to select the operations of the AW-IF400.
Before changing a setting, the power must be turned off.
SETUP No.3 is the tilt range selector switch which is used
to control the AW-PH400 from the AW-RP605A.
At the ON position, the range is 300 degrees; at the OFF
position, it is 190 degrees. For any other combination, use
the switch at the OFF position.
Functions SW1 SW2 SET UP No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4
MODE SET TILT RANGE NOT USE
Controlling PH400 from RP605A OFF OFF ON OFF ON
(300 deg) OFF (190 deg) OFF
Extending communication distance
between RP400 and PH400 ON ON OFF OFF OFF
(Set at RP400) OFF
Controlling PH350 from RP400 OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF
 DC 12 V input connector [DC12V IN]
Connect the AW-PS505A AC adapter (sold separately) to
this socket.
 Cable clamp
This is used to clamp the power cable in place and
prevent it from coming loose.

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Connections
• Before proceeding with the connections, turn off the power.
• For further details on connecting the devices, refer to the operating instructions accompanying
the devices concerned.
• For further details on operating the devices, refer to the operating instructions accompanying
the devices concerned.
• Use a separate cable compensator if the video signal cable is longer than 500 meters.

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Connections
CONTROL OUT
TO PAN/TILT HEAD
Main unit
Control panel
(max. 1000 m)
(max. 500 m)
Multi-function controller
AW-RP605A
10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable
AC adapter
AW-PS505A Convertible
camera
Camera cable
supplied with
AW-PH400
AC power cable
supplied with
AW-PH400
Protocol converter
AW-IF400G
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
Zoom lens
IP/RP
Indoor pan/tilt head
AW-PH400
When controlling AW-PH400 from AW-RP605A (AW-RP605)
• Switch settings
SW1 SW2 SET UP
1 2 3 4
OFF OFF ON OFF ON
(300 deg)
OFF
(190 deg) OFF

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Connections
(max. 1000 m)
(max. 500 m)
Multi hybrid control panel
AW-RP555
10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
Convertible
camera
Camera cable
supplied with
AW-PH400
AC power cable
supplied with
AW-PH400
Protocol converter
AW-IF400G
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
Zoom lens
IP/RP
Indoor pan/tilt head
AW-PH400
When controlling AW-PH400 from AW-RP555
• Switch settings
SW1 SW2 SET UP
1 2 3 4
OFF OFF ON OFF ON
(300 deg)
OFF
(190 deg) OFF

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Connections
(max. 1000 m)
(max. 500 m)
Multi-function controller
AW-RP655
10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
Convertible
camera
Camera cable
supplied with
AW-PH400
AC power cable
supplied with
AW-PH400
Protocol converter
AW-IF400G
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
Zoom lens
IP/RP
Indoor pan/tilt head
AW-PH400
When controlling AW-PH400 from AW-RP655
• Switch settings
SW1 SW2 SET UP
1 2 3 4
OFF OFF ON OFF ON
(300 deg)
OFF
(190 deg) OFF

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Connections
When controlling AW-PH350 from AW-RP400
CONTROL IN
IP/RP
Indoor pan/tilt head
AW-PH350
Pan/tilt control panel
AW-RP400
CONTROL OUT
TO PAN/TILT
HEAD
10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable
Protocol converter
AW-IF400G
Remote
operation
panel
AW-CB400
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
Convertible
camera
Camera cable
AW-CA50T29
AW-CA50C29
AC adapter
AW-PS300A
Zoom lens
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
(max. 500 m)
(max. 1000 m)
• Switch settings
SW1 SW2 SET UP
1 2 3 4
OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF

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Connections
When controlling AW-PH360 from AW-RP400
(The tracing memory function is not available.)
 Set the SW1 switch on the CPU circuit board of AW-PH360 to “For RP605”.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions for the AW-PH360.)
CONTROL IN
IP/RP
Indoor pan/tilt head
AW-PH360
Pan/tilt control panel
AW-RP400
CONTROL OUT
TO PAN/TILT
HEAD
10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable
Protocol converter
AW-IF400G
Remote
operation
panel
AW-CB400
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
Convertible
camera
Camera cable
supplied with
AW-PH360
AC adapter
AW-PS300A
Zoom lens
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
(max. 500 m)
(max. 1000 m)
• Switch settings
SW1 SW2 SET UP
1 2 3 4
OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF

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Connections
When controlling AW-PH650 from AW-RP400
( For the connections of the AW-PH650 pan/tilt head, camera housing, and
camera, refer to the operating instructions for the AW-PH650.)
Pan/tilt control panel
AW-RP400
CONTROL OUT
TO PAN/TILT
HEAD
10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable
Protocol converter
AW-IF400G
Remote
operation
panel
AW-CB400
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
(max. 500 m)
(max. 1000 m)
• Switch settings
SW1 SW2 SET UP
1 2 3 4
OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF
Outdoor
pan/tilt head
AW-PH650
To be locally
purchased
RJ-45 relay adapter
REMOTE
POWER

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Connections
Pan/tilt control panel
AW-RP400 Remote operation
panel
AW-CB400
CONTROL OUT
TO PAN/TILT
HEAD
10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable
Protocol converter
AW-IF400G
IP/RP
Indoor pan/tilt head
AW-PH400
 When using the extended distance transmission function
of AW-RP400 and AW-PH400
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
Convertible
camera
Camera cable
supplied with
AW-PH400
AC power cable
supplied with
AW-PH400
Zoom lens
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
(max. 500 m)
(max. 500 m)
• Switch settings
SW1 SW2 SET UP
1 2 3 4
ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

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Indoor pan/tilt head
AW-PH360
Pan/tilt control panel
AW-RP400
CONTROL OUT
TO PAN/TILT
HEAD
10BASE-T (UTP category 5)
straight cable
Protocol converter
AW-IF400G
Remote
operation
panel
AW-CB400
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
Convertible
camera
Camera cable
supplied with
AW-PH360
AC adapter
AW-PS300A
Zoom lens
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
(max. 500 m)
(max. 500 m)
Connections
 When using the extended distance transmission function
of AW-RP400 and AW-PH360
(The tracing memory function is available.)
• Switch settings
SW1 SW2 SET UP
1 2 3 4
ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

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1/4
(6)
1-15/16
(50)
9/16
(15)
5-11/16
(145)
3-3/8
(85)
1-3/16
(30)
Appearance
 For mounting and other applications, use the screw
(M3 screw) holes in the side panels.
Do not use screws longer than 10 mm.
Unit: inch (mm)
M3 screw hole
(in 4 locations)
( Located in the
same positions
on both sides)

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Specifications
Controller supported: AW-RP400, AW-RP555, AW-RP605, AW-RP605A, AW-RP655
Pan/tilt head supported: AW-PH350, AW-PH360, AW-PH400, AW-PH650
Input connectors
DC 12 V IN socket: Supply DC 12 V from the general-purpose AC adapter.
(Recommended AC adapter: AW-PS505A)
Input/Output connector
CONTROLLER: RJ45, modular jack
10BASE-T straight cable (UTP category 5)
PAN-TILT HEAD: RJ45, modular jack
10BASE-T straight cable (UTP category 5)
Switch functions: Controller / Pan/Tilt Head selector switch (SW1, SW2, SET UP)
Indicator: POWER, COMMUNICATE, EXTENSION
Allowable operating temperature:
14°F to 113°F (–10°C to +45°C)
Ambient operating humidity: 30% to 90% (no condensation)
Dimensions (WHD): 5-11/16”1-3/16”3-3/8” (1453085 mm) (excluding rubber feet)
Weight: Approx. 0.9 lbs. (0.4 kg)
Finish: AV ivory paint (color resembling Munsell 7.9Y 6.8/0.8)
Weight and dimensions indicated are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Source voltage: DC 10.8 V to DC 16.0 V
Power consumption: 1.5 W indicates safety information.