Vicon V1599 User manual

Vicon Part No. 8009-8189-00-00 Rev 0708 Section 2
XX189-00-00
V1599 NETWORK VIDEO
SWITCHING CONTROL SYSTEM
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Important Safeguards – Indoor Use
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.
WARNING
To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
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. 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.
11. 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.
12. Lightning - Disconnect the product from its power source and
cable system when possible to prevent damage due to lightning
and power-line surges.
13. 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.
14. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock.
15. Object and Liquid Entry - Never probe through, or spill liquid
into, enclosure openings to prevent risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. 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.
18. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified replacement
parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit damage and
injury.
19. Safety Check - Request safety checks to be performed
following repair or maintenance to verify proper operation.
20. ESD Precaution - Take all normal electrostatic discharge
precautions to avoid component damage during installation and
operation.
21. 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.

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 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

Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX Contents •i
Contents
Contents.................................................................................................................................i
List of Figures.......................................................................................................................iii
List of Tables........................................................................................................................iv
Quick Start: V1599CDU-1 Typical Configuration Example....................................................v
Quick Start: V1599CDU-H-1 Hot Standby Example.............................................................vi
Quick Setup: Customized Configurations............................................................................vii
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................1
System Overview..............................................................................................................................................4
Networking Overview .......................................................................................................................................6
Hot Standby Overview......................................................................................................................................7
V1599CPU............................................................................................................................8
Applying Power.................................................................................................................................................9
V1599CDU Communication Distribution Unit......................................................................10
Typical Configurations....................................................................................................................................10
Hot Standby Configuration.............................................................................................................................13
Customized Configurations............................................................................................................................15
Identifying Cards in the V1599CDU-CC.........................................................................................................16
V1599CDU Front Panel LEDs........................................................................................................................17
Power Module.................................................................................................................................................18
Serial Module..................................................................................................................................................20
Alarm Module .................................................................................................................................................22
Video Module..................................................................................................................................................23
Titler Module...................................................................................................................................................24
Network Module..............................................................................................................................................25
Defining the IP address and default gateway for a V1599CDU.................................................................26
Changing the Vicon default IP address prefixes of 192.168. .....................................................................27
Camera and Monitor Connection ........................................................................................29
CDU to 1580SCC Card Cage Connection.....................................................................................................31
Camera Connection .......................................................................................................................................31
Looping Camera Inputs ..............................................................................................................................33
Monitor Connection ........................................................................................................................................35
Looping Monitor Outputs ............................................................................................................................36
V1599 System Expansion...................................................................................................37
Cage Addressing............................................................................................................................................39
Expander Cage...............................................................................................................................................42
Monitor Expansion..........................................................................................................................................44
Remote Video Switching Examples.....................................................................................46
Partially Distributed Systems..........................................................................................................................46
Fully Distributed Systems...............................................................................................................................49
Optional Equipment.............................................................................................................51
Netswitch........................................................................................................................................................51
KVM Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse ..............................................................................................................52
Maintenance........................................................................................................................53
Fuse Replacement .........................................................................................................................................53
Pilot 66/99 Card Cage Fuse Replacement.................................................................................................53
Circuit Card Replacement..............................................................................................................................53
Interface Board V1566DB...........................................................................................................................54
Video Amplifier Board V1516-AMP and V1532-AMP.................................................................................56
Video Switcher Board V1510S-16 and V1510S-32....................................................................................58
Storage...........................................................................................................................................................59

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Video Amplifier Board V1516-AMP and V1532-AMP ................................................................................56
Video Switcher Board V1510S-16 and V1510S-32 ...................................................................................58
Storage..........................................................................................................................................................59
Reference.......................................................................................................................... 60
Cable Recommendations............................................................................................................................60
Video Cabling.............................................................................................................................................60
Twisted-Pair Cable.....................................................................................................................................60
Changing Vicon Network Defaults.............................................................................................................61
Technical Information ...................................................................................................... 64
V1599 CPU....................................................................................................................................................64
V1599 CDU....................................................................................................................................................64
Pilot 66/99 Card Cage..................................................................................................................................65
OPERATIONAL.............................................................................................................................................66
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE (CPU and CDU)............................................................................................66
Shipping Instructions....................................................................................................... 67
Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty ............................................................................. 69

Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX List of Figures •iii
List of Figures
Figure 1: Typical Pilot Ultra System.................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 2: Example of V1599 System on a Wide Area Network.......................................................................... 6
Figure 3: V1599CPU Front and Rear Panels ..................................................................................................... 8
Figure 4: Location of Front and Rear Panel Switches, LEDs and Ports.............................................................9
Figure 5: Front and Rear Panels for Typical Configurations ............................................................................ 10
Figure 6: Example of a Typical Configuration................................................................................................... 12
Figure 7: Front and Rear Panels for V1599CDU-HSB-TYP............................................................................. 13
Figure 8: Example of a Hot Standby Configuration .......................................................................................... 14
Figure 9: Example of a Customized V1599CDU-CC........................................................................................ 15
Figure 10 - Location of Card Label in the V1599CDU-CC Card Cage............................................................. 16
Figure 112: LED Indicators for Typical Configurations..................................................................................... 17
Figure 12: LED Indicators for Hot Standby Configurations............................................................................... 18
Figure 13: Inserting the Hot Standby Power Module........................................................................................ 19
Figure 14: Location of Hot Standby Power Module LED.................................................................................. 19
Figure 15: Location and Settings for Serial Port Protocols............................................................................... 21
Figure 16: Connections to the Serial Module.................................................................................................... 21
Figure 17: Connections to the Alarm Module ................................................................................................... 22
Figure 18: Connections to the Video Control Module....................................................................................... 23
Figure 19: Connections to the Titler Module..................................................................................................... 24
Figure 20: Connections to the Network Module................................................................................................ 25
Figure 21: Location of Network Cards in V1599CDU-CC................................................................................. 26
Figure 22: Switches S1 and S2......................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 25: Pilot 66/99 Card Cage Part Number 1580SCC Rear View ............................................................. 29
Figure 26: Typical Two-Cage System with 512 Cameras and 32 Monitors ..................................................... 30
Figure 27: Primary and Secondary Cages Circuit Cards.................................................................................. 30
Figure 28: CDU Connection to Pilot 66/99 Card Cage..................................................................................... 31
Figure 29: Camera Connection to 1580SCC Card Cage ................................................................................. 32
Figure 30: Looping Camera Inputs to Multiple Cages ...................................................................................... 33
Figure 31: Monitor Connection to the 1580SCC Card Cage............................................................................ 35
Figure 32: Looping Primary and Secondary Cage Monitor BNC Panels.......................................................... 36
Figure 33: 1580SCC Cage Configuration for a 2048 Camera by 32 Monitor System...................................... 37
Figure 34: Connecting Expansion Set Cages................................................................................................... 38
Figure 35: Interface Board Switch and Camera Group Pins ............................................................................ 39
Figure 36: Expander Cage Rear Panel............................................................................................................. 42
Figure 37: Additional Expansion Cages for 2048 Camera by 64 Monitor System ........................................... 45
Figure 38: Partially Distributed System “A”....................................................................................................... 47
Figure 39: Partially Distributed System “B”....................................................................................................... 48
Figure 40: Fully Distributed System “A”............................................................................................................ 49
Figure 41: Fully Distributed System “B”............................................................................................................ 50
Figure 42: Example of the Netswitch in a V1599 Networked System .............................................................. 51
Figure 43: Basic Diagram of the V1599-KVM-R in a V1599 System................................................................ 52
Figure 44: Right Side of V1599CDU-CC Card Cage Rear Panel..................................................................... 53
Figure 45: Interface Board Component Locations............................................................................................ 55
Figure 46: Video Amplifier Board...................................................................................................................... 57
Figure 47: Video Switcher Board V1510S-16 and V1510S-32.........................................................................58
Figure 48: Location of 9-Pin D-Shell Connector on Network Card................................................................... 62

iv •List of Tables Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX
List of Tables
Table 1: Models, Product Codes and Descriptions.............................................................................................2
Table 2: System Maximums for Typical and Hot Standby Configurations (pre-configured)...............................4
Table 3: Maximum Number of Devices in One V1599 System...........................................................................4
Table 4: Maximum Number of Devices per Application Module .........................................................................4
Table 5: Card Slot Order in Typical Configurations...........................................................................................11
Table 6: V1599CDU-TYP-HSB Configuration...................................................................................................13
Table 7: Color Codes for Extractor Tabs...........................................................................................................16
Table 8: V1599CDU LED Indications for Card Cage (Power Applied) .............................................................17
Table 9: Contents of Accessory Kit 1306-3045-00............................................................................................19
Table 10: Contents of Accessory Kit 1306-3079-02-00 ....................................................................................20
Table 11: Serial Port Factory Defaults ..............................................................................................................20
Table 12: Contents of Accessory Kit 1306-3081-02..........................................................................................22
Table 13: Contents of Accessory Kit 1306-3084-02..........................................................................................23
Table 14: DIP Switch Settings...........................................................................................................................28
Table 15: V1599 Cage Addressing – 512 Camera by 16 Monitor Groups .......................................................40
Table 16: V1599 Cage Addressing – 512 Cameras by 32 Monitor Groups......................................................41
Table 17: Expander Cage Addressing (512 Camera Groups)..........................................................................43

Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX Quick Start: V1599CDU-1 Typical Configuration Example •v
Quick Start: V1599CDU-1 Typical Configuration Example

vi •Quick Start: V1599CDU-H-1 Hot Standby Example Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX
Quick Start: V1599CDU-H-1 Hot Standby Example

Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX Quick Setup: Customized Configurations •vii
Quick Setup: Customized Configurations
The order and type of cards in a customized configuration will vary in order to meet the needs of a particular
CCTV site. One example would be to have a card cage devoted to serial cards, as shown below.

Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX Introduction •1
Introduction
Caution: 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.
Vicon’s Pilot Ultra™ V1599 Control System incorporates LAN communication in a standard, open-
architecture design that lends itself to simple expansion. This permits the easy addition of keypads, receivers,
alarm devices, video switching units and host RS-232 controllers. Refer to Table 1 for model numbers and
descriptions of all components in the V1599 system.
The V1599 incorporates network communication using Ethernet. Using the network, you can connect multiple
V1599CPUs so that CCTV equipment connected to one V1599CPU may be controlled by other V1599CPUs
in a hot standby configuration. Wide area network (WAN) support is also provided by the V1599. allowing you
to connect multiple sites to the V1599 system.
There are two basic components in the V1599 system:
•V1599CPU, which is the main central processor unit for the system,
•V1599CDU, the interface between the V1599CPU and the CCTV equipment.
The V1599CPU is loaded at the factory with the V1599 Configurator, a software package used to define the
operating parameters of the CCTV equipment and environment. A monitor, keyboard and mouse are required
to be connected to the V1599 CPU to access and program the V1599 Configurator.
Application modules that provide different functionality are installed into the V1599CDU module bays allow
easy customization for a particular installation. The following variations of the V1599CDU are available:
•Five “typical” configurations (V1599CDU-1, V1599CDU-2, V1599CDU-3, V1599CDU-4,
V1599CDU-5),
•Five “hot standby” configurations (V1599CDU-H-1, V1599CDU-H-2, V1599CDU-H-3,
V1599CDU-H-4, V1599CDU-H-5),
•Customized configurations designed with a Vicon representative.
A typical CDU configuration contains the following application modules:
•Video module
•Two Serial modules
•Alarm module
•Power module
•Network module
•Time/date/titler module
The number of receivers, keypads and host PCs that may be connected to the various CDUs is the only
difference in the typical configuration family.
The hot standby configuration contains the same type of modules found in the typical configuration, but also
provides hot standby support with the addition of a second module of each type. Like the typical

2 •Introduction Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX
configurations, the various models of the hot standby CDU vary in the number of receivers, keypads and host
PCs that may be connected. This information is listed in Table 1 and 2.
Table 1: Models, Product Codes and Descriptions
Model Number Product
Code Description
V1599CPU 9318-00 Pilot V1599 Central Processing Unit. Includes internal graphic
Configurator. Capable of addressing over 8000 cameras and 500 monitor
and keypad stations. Use with companion Pilot-CDU Communication
Distribution Unit and Matrix Switching System
V1599CDU-1
9319-00 Pilot V1599 Communication Distribution Unit. Configured to address 8192
cameras, 128 monitors, 512 receivers, 16 keypads, one RS-232 port and
monitor titling. Includes one network interface card and one power supply
module.
V1599CDU-H-1 9320-00 Pilot V1599 Communication Distribution Unit, internal redundant
configuration for automatic switchover. Configured to address 8192
cameras, 128 monitors, 512 receivers, 16 keypads, one RS-232 port and
monitor titling. Includes redundant personality modules, power supplies
and network cards.
V1599CDU-CC 9321-00 Pilot V1599 CDU Chassis. Includes one network interface card and power
supply module. Must be populated with CDU personality modules.
V1599CDU-ALRM 9322-00 Pilot V1599 CDU Alarm Module. Provides communication from Pilot
V1599CDU to Vicon alarm devices.
V1599CDU-TDT 9323-00 Pilot V1599 CDU Time/date/titler Module. Provides control communication
between V1599CDU and matrix time/date/ titling devices.
V1599CDU-VID 9324-00 Pilot V1599 Video Module. Provides control communication between
V1599CDU and matrix video switcher.
V1599CDU-SER 9325-00 Pilot V1599CDU Serial Module. Provides control communication between
V1599CDU and Vicon system keypads/PTZ receivers or host RS-232
devices.
V1599CDU-RCP 9326-00 Pilot V1599CDU Rear Closure Panel. Blank rear closure panel for unused
card slots in V1599 chassis.
V1599CDU-HSB-POW 9327-00 Pilot V1599CDU Redundant Power Supply Module. Provides internal
power redundancy for the V1599CDU.
V1599CDU-HSB-NET 9328-00 Pilot V1599CDU Redundant Network Interface Module. Provides internal network communication redundancy for the V1599CDU
V1599CDU-HSB-ALRM 9329-00 Pilot V1599CDU Redundant Alarm Module. Provides internal redundant
communication from V1599 CDU to alarm devices.
V1599CDU-HSB-TDT 9330-00 Pilot V1599CDU Redundant Time/Date/Titler Module. Provides internal
redundant communication from V1599CDU to time/date/titler device.
V1599CDU-HSB-VID 9331-00 Pilot V1599CDU Redundant Video Module. Provides internal redundant
communication from V1599CDU to video matrix switcher.

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Model Number Product
Code Description
V1599CDU-HSB-SER 9332-00 Pilot V1599CDU Redundant Serial Module. Provides internal redundant
communication from V1599CDU to system keypads, receivers and host
RS-232 devices.
V1599-KVM-R 9333-00 Multi-input VGA Monitor/Keyboard. Used with V1599CPU, accepts 8 VGA
inputs from multiple PC’s, includes 2 PC cables. Rack-mount only.
V1599-KVM-CAB3 9334-00
Cable. For use with V1599-KVM-R. Connects additional PC’s to V1599-
KVM-Rs.
V1580SCC
6020-80 Pilot66/99 card cage (256x16 or 256x32). Accepts up to 8 switcher boards. Includes motherboard, line sync board and universal power supply.
V1516-AMP 6024-20 Video amplifier board with outputs for monitors 1-16.
V1532-AMP 6024-30 Video output amplifier board with outputs for monitors 1-32.
V1510S-16 6023-20 Video Switcher Board. Provides video switching for up to 32 cameras and
16 monitors.
V1510S-32 6023-30 Video Switcher Board. Provides video switching for up to 32 cameras and
32 monitors.
V1599-PKA 8234-10 Programming Keyboard for V1522CPU, V1544SCPU, V1566BSCPU, and
V1599CPU.
V1566DB 4807-90 V1599 Interface Board. Required in Primary cages for use with an external
CPU controller configuration (V1599 systems). Required in Secondary
cages for V1566 systems.
V1510RP32-I 4628-25 32-Channel Camera Input Panel. Contains 32 BNC connectors.
V1510RP32-O 4628-45 32-Channel Camera Output Panel. Contains 32 BNC connectors.
V1510RP32-L 4629-20 32-Channel Camera Looping Panel. Contains 8 D-shell cable connectors.
V1550RCP 4471-20 Blank rear closure panel for unused card positions.
V15RCB-24 7867-05 24-inch coaxial 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.
V1566RC-36 4472-25 36-inch coaxial cable for looping video inputs from a switcher card to
external devices. D-shell on each end.
V75TR-SHD 4479-00 75-ohm terminator for D-shell outputs.
V75T 3260-00 75-ohm terminator for BNC outputs.

4 •Introduction Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX
System Overview
Figure 1 shows a typical system configuration with multiple V1599CPUs and CDUs. The CPUs and CDUs are
connected to each other via a LAN enabling system control from any one of them. A PC running the V1599
API may be connected to the LAN to interface equipment from other vendors to the V1599 system. Pre-
configured typical and hot standby configurations are designed for the system maximums listed in Table 2.
Note: All 10 models of the hot standby and typical configurations have system maximums of 512 alarms, 128
monitors, 128 time/date/titlers and 2048 cameras.
Table 2: System Maximums for Typical and Hot Standby Configurations (pre-configured)
Model Number Receivers Keypads Host PCs
V1599CDU-1 and V1599CDU-H-1 512 16 1
V1599CDU-2 and V1599CDU-H-2 256 32 1
V1599CDU-3 and V1599CDU-H-3 256 16 2
V1599CDU-4 and V1599CDU-H-4 512 32 0
V1599CDU-5 and V1599CDU-H-5 768 16 0
The maximum number of CCTV equipment that may be connected in one V1599 system is listed in Table 3.
Note: This table lists the maximum number of devices that may be connected per V1599 system. This table
does not list the maximums for one application module.
Table 3: Maximum Number of Devices in One V1599 System
Devices Maximum
Cameras 8192
Monitors 512
Receivers 8192
Alarms 8192
Keypads 512
Time/Date Titler 512
The maximum number of devices that can be connected to one application module is listed in Table 4.
Note: Table 4 lists maximums per application module, not per port on the application module.
Table 4: Maximum Number of Devices per Application Module
Devices Maximum
Cameras 4096
Monitors 128
Receivers 512
Alarms 512
Keypads 32
Time/Date/Titler 128
Host Computer 2

Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX Introduction •5
Figure 1: Typical Pilot Ultra System

6 •Introduction Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX
Networking Overview
Note: This section is an overview of networking parameters as they relate to the Pilot Ultra. You will find
detailed information in the Network Module section of this manual.
Video is not transmitted on the Ethernet cable. Standard video transmission media is required.
The Pilot Ultra incorporates network communication using a local area network (LAN). Using the network, you
can connect multiple V1599CPUs so that CCTV equipment connected to one V1599CDU may be controlled
by other V1599CPUs. You man also connect the CPUs to a wide area network (WAN). See Figure 2.
The V1599 system uses standard Internet Protocol (IP) addressing for network communication. Each device
(V1599CPU, V1599CDU, PC, printer, etc.) on a network must have a unique IP address. Devices in the V1599
system are identified by this IP address. The IP address is defined using the V1599 Configurator for
V1599CPUs and by setting DIP switches on the network card of the V1599CDUs. The 32-bit address format is
four numbers separated by periods, and each set of numbers must be in the range of 0 to 255. For
V1599CDUs, the IP address is
192.168.xxx.yyy
where xxx and yyy are set using the two banks of DIP switches on the network card. Setting these DIP
switches is discussed in the Network Module section of this manual. The IP address of each network device
must be unique. If the V1599CDU IP address scheme of 192.168.xxx.yyy is not compatible with other devices,
then you must perform a procedure discussed in the Reference chapter to override the V1599 IP address
prefixes of 192.168 or change the IP addresses of the other devices and use the Vicon default scheme.
A second, common identifier is needed for all devices on the network. This identifier is known as a subnet
mask, and is the same for all devices on the network. The default V1599CDU subnet mask is:
255.255.255.0
If the V1599 system is expanded across a WAN, which will require the V1599 system to communicate across
networks, gateway addresses need to be defined. This gateway address provides entrance to another
network. Routers provide the gateway to other networks. V1599CDUs use a default gateway address of:
192.168.xxx.001
where the xxx portion of the address is defined using a DIP switch on the network card, discussed in the
Network Module section of this manual. If the V1599CDU default gateway address scheme of 192.168.xxx.001
is not compatible with your network design, then you must perform a procedure discussed in the Network
Module section of this manual to override the V1599CDU default gateway of 192.168.xxx.001 or change the
addresses of the network routes and retain the Vicon default scheme.
Figure 2: Example of V1599 System on a Wide Area Network

Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX Introduction •7
Hot Standby Overview
“Standby” capability in a system refers to spare equipment that is placed in operation only when other, in-use
equipment becomes inoperative. If the spare equipment is powered, ready for use, and can be switched into
service automatically upon detection of a failure in the primary equipment, then it is referred to as “hot”
standby. Hot standby capability can be implemented for any or all of the modules in the V1599 card cage. Hot
standby cards are easily added to a system, and no external cabling is required between primary and hot
standby modules. Illumination of the LEDs on the front panel of the card cage gives a visual indication of
which module is in control (primary or hot standby), as discussed in V1599CDU Front Panel LEDs.
Vicon offers five pre-configured hot standby configurations (V1599CDU-H-1, V1599CDU-H-2, V1599CDU-H-
3, V1599CDU-H-4, V1599CDU-H-5). The hot standby card cage contains a backup, or hot standby, card for
each network, parallel and serial card in the card cage. This configuration is discussed in depth in the Hot
Standby Configuration section of this manual.
If the number and type (primary or hot standby) of serial and parallel cards in the hot standby configuration
does not suit your needs, you may design your own system with customized backup protection. For example,
you might require a card cage fully populated with parallel cards or serial cards or you might want to forego
hot standby protection on some of your cards (the pre-configured hot standby cages provide hot standby of all
cards). You can provide hot standby protection on any or all of the cards in a customized configuration
including network and power modules. Should one of the power modules fail, the other module will continue
to provide power to the rest of the card cage. The failed power module may be replaced without cutting power
to the unit, as discussed in the Power Module section of this manual. Hot standby protection of the network
connection is provided by a second network module in each card cage.
Note: All hot standby cards may be replaced without powering down the card cage.

8 •V1599CPU Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX
V1599CPU
The V1599CPU is a 19-inch, rack-mount industrial personal computer with a Windows®operating system
serving as a matrix controller that provides all switching, alarm processing, keypad/receiver communications
and titling. The control of these functions is performed using preloaded V1599 Configurator software. The
V1599CPU may be accessed using a standard VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse. You may also used the
Vicon V1599-KVM-R Keyboard, Video and Mouse combination.
Caution: Installation of additional software on the V1599CPU is not supported by Vicon and may cause
problems and/or void the warranty.
V1599CPU Front Panel
V1599CPU Rear Panel
Figure 3: V1599CPU Front and Rear Panels

Pilot Ultra XX189-00-XX V1599CPU •9
Applying Power
Warning: Do not connect any unit to a power source until installation is complete.
After all connections are properly made, apply power by pressing the main power switch is located on the
rear of the unit to the On position and pressing the Momentary Power On/Off switch on the front panel.
To shut down the unit:
1. Select the Shutdown option from the Windows Start Menu.
2. The system will shut down normally.
To reset the unit (toggle power) at any time, press the Reset switch on the front panel.
Note: This is not recommended may result in a data loss.
Figure 4: Location of Front and Rear Panel Switches, LEDs and Ports