Vicon NOVA 1500 User manual

XX087
V1500 Installation
Instruction Manual
Vicon Part No. 8009-8087-02-00 Rev 503 Section 9
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XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500 Contents •i
Contents
Quick Start: V1500CDU-1 Typical Configuration Example .............................................iv
Quick Start: V1500CDU-H-1 Hot Standby Example ..........................................................v
Quick Setup: Customized Configurations .......................................................................vi
Introduction .........................................................................................................................1
System Overview............................................................................................................................................3
Networking Overview.....................................................................................................................................5
Hot Standby Overview ...................................................................................................................................7
V1500CPU ............................................................................................................................8
Applying Power ..............................................................................................................................................9
Front Panel LEDs..........................................................................................................................................10
V1500CDU Communication Distribution Unit .................................................................10
Typical Configurations.................................................................................................................................10
Hot Standby Configuration..........................................................................................................................12
Customized Configurations ........................................................................................................................14
Identifying Cards in the V1500CDU-CC......................................................................................................15
V1500CDU Front Panel LEDs ......................................................................................................................19
Power Module ...............................................................................................................................................20
Serial Module ................................................................................................................................................22
Alarm Module................................................................................................................................................24
Video Module ................................................................................................................................................25
Titler Module .................................................................................................................................................26
Network Module............................................................................................................................................27
Optional Equipment ..........................................................................................................31
Netswitch-8 ...................................................................................................................................................31
KVM Switch...................................................................................................................................................32
Remote Video Switching Examples.................................................................................33
Partially Distributed Systems......................................................................................................................33
Fully Distributed Systems ...........................................................................................................................36
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................38
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................39
Fuse Replacement........................................................................................................................................39
Storage ..........................................................................................................................................................39
Reference...........................................................................................................................39
Coaxial Cable Recommendations ..............................................................................................................39
Twisted-Pair Cable .......................................................................................................................................40
Changing Vicon Network Defaults .............................................................................................................41
Technical Information .......................................................................................................43
Shipping Instructions .......................................................................................................45

ii •List of Figures XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500
List of Figures
Figure 1 - Sample Networked V1500 System .................................................................................................................4
Figure 2 - Example of V1500 System on a Wide Area Network...................................................................................6
Figure 3 - V1500CPU Front and Rear Panels................................................................................................................8
Figure 4 - Netswitch-8 Position in the V1500 System....................................................................................................8
Figure 5 - Location of Main and Front Panel Power Switches and LEDs...................................................................9
Figure 6 - Front and Rear Panels for Typical Configurations ...................................................................................10
Figure 7 - Example of a Typical Configuration ...................................................................................................................11
Figure 8 - Front and Rear Panels for V1500CDU-HSB-TYP.....................................................................................12
Figure 9 - Example of a Hot Standby Configuration ..................................................................................................13
Figure 10 - Example of a Customized V1500CDU-CC Card Cage............................................................................14
Figure 11 - Location of Card Label in the V1500CDU-CC Card Cage.....................................................................15
Figure 12 - LED Indicators for Typical Configurations .............................................................................................19
Figure 13 - LED Indicators for Hot Standby Configurations ....................................................................................20
Figure 14 - Inserting the Hot Standby Power Module ................................................................................................21
Figure 15 - Location of Hot Standby Power Module LED .........................................................................................21
Figure 16 - Location and Settings for Serial Port Protocols .......................................................................................23
Figure 17 - Connections to the Serial Module..............................................................................................................23
Figure 18 - Connections to the Alarm Module.............................................................................................................24
Figure 19 - Connections to the Video Control Module................................................................................................25
Figure 20 - Connections to the Titler Module ..............................................................................................................26
Figure 21 - Connections to the Network Module.........................................................................................................27
Figure 22 - Location of Network Cards in V1500CDU-CC Card Cage ....................................................................28
Figure 23 - Switches S1 and S2......................................................................................................................................28
Figure 24 - Example of the Netswitch-8 in a V1500 Networked System....................................................................31
Figure 25 - Basic Diagram of the V1500-KVM-R in a V1500 System .......................................................................32
Figure 26 - Partially Distributed Example System “A” ..............................................................................................34
Figure 27 - Partially Distributed System “B” ..............................................................................................................35
Figure 28 - Fully Distributed System “A” ....................................................................................................................36
Figure 29 - Fully Distributed System “B” ....................................................................................................................37
Figure 30 - Right Side of V1500CDU-CC Card Cage Rear Panel .............................................................................39
Figure 31 - Location of 9-Pin D-Shell Connector on Network Card..........................................................................42

XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500 List of Tables •iii
List of Tables
Table 1 - Models, Product Codes and Descriptions ..............................................................................................................2
Table 2 - System Maximums for Typical and Hot Standby Configurations (pre-configured)..................................3
Table 3 - Maximum Number of Devices in One V1500 System ...................................................................................3
Table 4 - Maximum Number of Devices per Application Module ...............................................................................3
Table 5 - Bandwidth Requirements ................................................................................................................................6
Table 6 - V1500CPU LED Indications..........................................................................................................................10
Table 7 - Card Slot Order in Typical Configurations......................................................................................................11
Table 8 - V1500CDU-TYP-HSB Configuration...........................................................................................................12
Table 9 - Color Codes for Extractor Tabs....................................................................................................................15
Table 10 - V1500CDU LED Indications for Card Cage (Power Applied).................................................................19
Table 11 - Contents of Accessory Kit 1306-3045-00-00...............................................................................................21
Table 12 - Contents of Accessory Kit 1306-3079-01-00...............................................................................................22
Table 13 - Serial Port Factory Defaults ........................................................................................................................22
Table 14 - Contents of Accessory Kit 1306-3081-01 ....................................................................................................24
Table 15 - Contents of Accessory Kit 1306-3084-01 ....................................................................................................25
Table 16 - DIP Switch Settings ......................................................................................................................................30

iv •Quick Start: V1500CDU-1 Typical Configuration Example XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500
Quick Start: V1500CDU-1 Typical Configuration Example
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RS-232/RS-422 TERMINATION BOX
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XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500 Quick Start: V1500CDU-H-1 Hot Standby Example •v
Quick Start: V1500CDU-H-1 Hot Standby Example
VIDEO CONTROL 2
VIDEO CONTROL 1
VIDEO-IN
ALARM CONTROL PORT 1
ALARM CONTROL PORT 2
SERIAL
PORT 1
SERIAL
PORT 2 SERIAL
PORT 1
SERIAL
PORT 2
ETHERNET 1
ETHERNET 2
TDT CONTROL PORT 1
TDT CONTROL PORT 2
CAUTION
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REPLACE FUSE
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.75A 120V-240V

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RS-422 Command Out +
RS-232/RS-422 TERMINATION BOX
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Cable
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Part No.
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vi •Quick Setup: Customized Configurations XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500
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.
Customized Configurations Will Vary
NETSWITCH-8
NETSWITCH-8
Power
HDD
3.3V
V1500CPU
Power
HDD
3.3V
V1500CPU
ETHERNET 1
ETHERNET 2
Cat5e-PATCH-6/10 cables
Vicon product codes 7788/7789.
SERIAL
PORT 2
SERIAL
PORT 1
SERIAL
PORT 2
SERIAL
PORT 1
SERIAL
PORT 2
SERIAL
PORT 1
SERIAL
PORT 2
SERIAL
PORT 1
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SERIAL
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PORT 2
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XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500 Introduction •1
Introduction
Note: Read all of the instructions completely before installing this equipment.
Vicon’s NOVA 1500 Control System (V1500) 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. The V1500 supports operational features
currently found in Vicon’s V1400 system, such as tours and salvos. Refer to Table 1 for model numbers and
descriptions of all components in the V1500 system.
The V1500 incorporates network communication using Ethernet, a standardized method of connecting
computers on a local area network (LAN). Using the network, you can connect multiple V1500CPUs so that
CCTV equipment connected to one V1500CPU may be controlled by other V1500CPUs in a hot standby
configuration. Wide area network (WAN) support is provided by the V1500. By expanding from the V1500
LAN to wide area networks, you can connect multiple sites to the V1500 system. Refer to the Network
Overview section of this manual for detailed information.
There are two basic components in the V1500 system:
• V1500CPU, which is the main central processor unit for the system,
• V1500CDU, the interface between the V1500CPU and the CCTV equipment.
The V1500CPU is loaded at the factory with the V1500 Configurator, a software package used to define the
operating parameters of the CCTV equipment and environment. The V1500CPU connects to a PC monitor,
keyboard and mouse.
Application modules are installed into the V1500CDU card cage and allow for easy customization for a
particular installation. The following variations of the V1500CDU are available:
• Five “typical” configurations (V1500CDU-1, V1500CDU-2, V1500CDU-3, V1500CDU-4,
V1500CDU-5),
• Five “hot standby” configurations (V1500CDU-H-1, V1500CDU-H-2, V1500CDU-H-3,
V1500CDU-H-4, V1500CDU-H-5),
• Customized configurations designed with a Vicon representative.
The typical configurations contain the following application modules: one video module, two serial modules,
one alarm module, one power module, one network module and one time/date/titler module. The number of
receivers, keypads and host PCs that may be connected to the various typical configurations is the only
difference in the typical configuration family. The hot standby configurations contain the same type of
modules found in the typical configuration, but also provides hot standby support with the addition of a
second card of each type. Like the typical configurations, the various models of hot standby card cages vary
in the number of receivers, keypads and host PCs that may be connected. This information is listed in Table 1
and 2. As mentioned previously, you can easily customize the V1500CDU for the requirements of your CCTV
site. For example, you can design a V1500CDU card cage that is fully populated with serial modules.
Installation procedures should only be performed by a qualified technician using approved materials in
accordance with national, state and local wiring codes. The unit complies with FCC standards for a Class A
device.

2 •Introduction XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500
Table 1 - Models, Product Codes and Descriptions
Model Number Product
Code
Description
V1500CPU 7709 CPU, network-based.
V1500CDU-1 7715 Communication distribution unit (CDU), typical configuration, supports 2048
cameras, 128 monitors/time/date/titlers, 16 keypads, 512 receivers, 512 alarms,
1 host PC.
V1500CDU-2 7715-20 CDU, typical configuration, supports 2048 cameras, 128
monitors/time/date/titlers, 32 keypads, 256 receivers, 512 alarms, 1 host PC.
V1500CDU-3 7715-30 CDU, typical configuration, supports 2048 cameras, 128
monitors/time/date/titlers, 16 keypads, 256 receivers, 512 alarms, 2 host PCs.
V1500CDU-4 7715-40 CDU, typical configuration, supports 2048 cameras, 128
monitors/time/date/titlers, 32 keypads, 512 receivers, 512 alarms.
V1500CDU-5 7715-50 CDU, typical configuration, supports 2048 cameras, 128
monitors/time/date/titlers, 32 keypads, 256 receivers, 512 alarms.
V1500CDU-H-1 7710 CDU, hot standby configuration, supports 2048 cameras, 128
monitors/time/date/titlers, 16 keypads, 512 receivers, 512 alarms, 1 host PC.
V1500CDU-H-2 7710-20 CDU, hot standby configuration, supports 2048 cameras, 128
monitors/time/date/titlers, 16 keypads, 512 receivers, 512 alarms, 1 host PC.
V1500CDU-H-3 7710-30 CDU, hot standby configuration, supports 2048 cameras, 128
monitors/time/date/titlers, 16 keypads, 256 receivers, 512 alarms, 2 host PCs.
V1500CDU-H-1 7710-40 CDU, hot standby configuration, supports 2048 cameras, 128
monitors/time/date/titlers, 32 keypads, 512 receivers, 512 alarms.
V1500CDU-H-1 7710-50 CDU, hot standby configuration, supports 2048 cameras, 128
monitors/time/date/titlers, 16 keypads, 768 receivers, 512 alarms.
V1500CDU-CC 7222 CDU card cage includes power and network application modules.
V1500CDU-ALRM 7223 CDU alarm application module.
V1500CDU-TDT 7224 CDU time/date/titler application module.
V1500CDU-VID 7225 CDU video control application module.
V1500CDU-SER 7226 CDU serial card application module.
V1500CDU-RCP 7727 CDU blank enclosure module.
V1500HSB-POW 7228 CDU power application module, hot standby configuration.
V1500HSB-NET 7229 CDU network application module, hot standby configuration.
V1500CDU-HSB-
ALRM
7230 CDU alarm application module, hot standby configuration.
V1500CDU-HSB-TDT 7231 CDU time/date/titler application module, hot standby configuration.
V1500CDU-HSB-VID 7232 CDU video control application module, hot standby configuration.
V1500CDU-HSB-SER 7233 CDU serial card application module, hot standby configuration.
V1500-KVM-R 7634 V1500 keyboard, video and mouse multiplexer with cable.
V1500-KVM-CAB 7636 V1500-KVM-R cable.
V1500X-PKA-MS 8203 Keyboard and mouse.
NETSWITCH-8 7787 8 port, 10/100 autosensing network switch, stackable.
CAT5e-PATCH-6 7788 CAT5e patch cable, 6 ft, blue, pre-terminated with RJ-45 connectors.
CAT5e-PATCH-10 7789 CAT5e patch cable, 10 ft, blue, pre-terminated with RJ-45 connectors.
Warning: Do not apply power until directed to do so.

XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500 Introduction •3
System Overview
As shown in Figure 1, multiple V1500CPUs may be connected to the Ethernet LAN to create a network of
CCTV equipment. Personal computers (PC) using the V1500 API may be connected to the LAN to interface
equipment from other vendors to the V1500 system. Discussion of the V1500 API is included in V1500
Configurator Instruction Manual XX093. 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
V1500CDU-1 and V1500CDU-H-1 512 16 1
V1500CDU-2 and V1500CDU-H-2 256 32 1
V1500CDU-3 and V1500CDU-H-3 256 16 2
V1500CDU-4 and V1500CDU-H-4 512 32 0
V1500CDU-5 and V1500CDU-H-5 768 16 0
The maximum number of CCTV equipment that may be connected in one V1500 system is listed in Table 3.
Note: This table lists the maximum number of devices that may be connected per V1500 system. This table
does not list the maximums for one application module.
Table 3 - Maximum Number of Devices in One V1500 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
Note: Figure 1 is meant to be an overview of the V1500 family of products and CCTV equipment that may be
connected to it. You will find detailed connection information in the sections that follow.

4 •Introduction XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500
Power
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V1500CPU
V1500CPU
V1500CDU V1500CDU V1500CDU
Second CPU Bay
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Figure 1 - Sample Networked V1500 System

XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500 Introduction •5
Networking Overview
Note: This section is an overview of networking parameters as they relate to the V1500. 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.
Vicon’s V1500 Control System incorporates network communication using Ethernet, a standardized method
of connecting computers on a local area network (LAN). The V1500 system is Ethernet 10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX ready, which means it uses twisted-pair cable or two-pair CAT5 twisted-pair cable, respectively.
Using the network, you can connect multiple V1500CPUs so that CCTV equipment connected to one
V1500CDU may be controlled by other V1500CPUs. Wide area network (WAN, defined as two or more LANs
connected through routers), support is provided by the V1500. By expanding from the V1500 LAN to wide
area networks, you can connect multiple sites to the V1500 system.
The V1500 system uses standard Internet Protocol (IP) addressing for network communication. Each device
(V1500CPU, V1500CDU, PC, printer, etc.) on a network must have a unique IP address. Devices in the V1500
system are identified by this IP address. The IP address is defined using the V1500 Configurator for
V1500CPUs and by setting DIP switches on the network card of the V1500CDUs. 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
V1500CDUs, 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 V1500CDU 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 V1500 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 V1500CDU subnet mask is:
255.255.255.0
If the V1500 system is expanded across a WAN, which will require the V1500 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. V1500CDUs 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 V1500CDU 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 V1500CDU default gateway of 192.168.xxx.001 or change the
addresses of the network routes and retain the Vicon default scheme.
A WAN is needed if multiple V1500 sites are connected through a public network such as the Internet, or
through privately leased networks using T1 lines, for example. The V1500 equipment only communicates on
10BASE-T/100BASE-T Ethernet networks. In cases where various types of networks are connected, routers
are used to bridge the different network protocols. The figure below illustrates a basic system with two V1500
sites connected by a generic WAN. Each “local”, or “V1500” side of a router must be 10BASE-T/100BASE-T
Ethernet. The WAN side of the routers, shown as “a” and “b” in Figure 2, can be any type of connection
(ISDN, T1, modem, etc.).

6 •Introduction XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500
Power
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V1500CPU
Power
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3.3V
V1500CPU
V1500
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V1500
12
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V1500
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Router Router
192.168.1.1
192.168.1.2
192.168.0.1
192.168.0.10
102.168.0.11 192.168.1.3
ba
WAN
Netswitch-8 Netswitch-8
Figure 2 - Example of V1500 System on a Wide Area Network
It is important that the bandwidth capability of the WAN connections is sufficient to support real-time
performance of the system. The table below can be used as a guideline to determine the bandwidth
requirements at each site. The bandwidth requirements for the V1500CPU WAN connection is the sum of all
remote sites. For example, a typical V1500CDU with the following specifications:
• 128 monitors connected to the video control and titler application cards
• 512 alarms on 2 alarm ports
• two serial cards, each with 1 keypad and 1 receiver port
would require the following bandwidth (refer to the table below).
Bandwidth requirements for this example =
(# monitors x 200) + (# titling monitors x 1000) + (2 keypad ports x 10,000) + (2 receiver ports X 10,000) + (2 alarm ports x 1000)
= (128x200) + (128x1000) + (2x10,000) + (2x10,000) + (2x1000) = 195,600 bits/sec.
Table 5 - Bandwidth Requirements
Bits/second Function
200 Each video switching monitor.
1000 Each alarm port.
1000 Each titling monitor.
10,000 Each keypad port.
10,000 Each receiver port.
40,000 Each host port.
Your routers (you can use any Cisco router, software revision 12.0 or higher) must support multicasting,
which is the method that the V1500CDUs use to identify the main V1500CPU. You do not need to perform this
procedure if you are not on a WAN.

XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500 Introduction •7
Hot Standby Overview
Note: You will find detailed information on the hot standby configuration in the following sections of this
manual. The information here is meant as an introduction only.
“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 V1500 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 V1500CDU Front Panel LEDs.
Vicon offers five pre-configured hot standby configurations (V1500CDU-H-1, V1500CDU-H-2, V1500CDU-H-
3, V1500CDU-H-4, V1500CDU-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 •V1500CPU XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500
V1500CPU
The V1500CPU 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 V1500 Configurator software, as
discussed in Instruction Manual XX093. A floppy disk and CD drive are standard. The V1500CPU is used
with a local PC monitor and keyboard and may also be used with the V1500-KVM-R Keyboard, Video and
Mouse Multiplexer, as discussed in subsequent sections of this manual.
Caution: Installation of additional software on the V1500CPU is not supported by Vicon and may cause
problems and/or void the warranty.
Power
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RESET
V1500CPU Front Panel
115
V1500CPU Rear Panel
Figure 3 - V1500CPU Front and Rear Panels
As shown in Figure 4, the V1500CPU is usually connected to the V1500CDU through a Netswitch-8. An
Ethernet hub may also be used. This figure is meant as an overview only – detailed connection information
may be found in the Network Module section of this manual.
SERIAL
PORT 2
SERIAL
PORT 1
SERIAL
PORT 2
SERIAL
PORT 1
TDTCONTROL PORT 1
TDTCONTROL PORT 2
VIDEOCONTROL PORT 1
VIDEOCONTROL PORT 2
VIDEOIN
ALARM CONTROL PORT 1 ALARM CONTROL PORT 2
ETHERNET 1
ETHERNET 2
V1500CPU
V1500CDU
NETSWITCH-8
Figure 4 - Netswitch-8 Position in the V1500 System
Note: Connections to the V1500CPU are discussed in the
instruction manual supplied from the PC
manufacturer. You must also refer to the instruction
manual that accompanies the Ethernet equipment
(hub, switcher or router) and the V1500-KVM-R
Switch, if applicable to your system.

XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500 V1500CPU •9
Applying Power
Warning: Do not connect any unit to a power source until installation is complete.
After all connections are properly made, perform the following power application procedure.
1. As shown below, the main power switch is located on the rear of the unit. Turn the main power switch to
the ON position.
2. If your unit does not power up, you have an early V1500CPU unit and must open the front access panel
and toggle the front panel power switch ON (refer to following figure). This step is not required on later
production units.
Perform the following procedure to shut down the unit.
1. Select the Shutdown option from the Windows Start Menu.
2. The system will shut down normally and then begin a reboot. When the memory test (initial BIOS boot)
displays on the monitor, turn the main power switch (located on the rear panel) to the OFF position.
To reset the unit (toggle power) at any time:
Depress the front panel main switch. (This may result in a data loss.)
Power
HDD
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POWER
RESET
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Figure 5 - Location of Main and Front Panel Power Switches and LEDs
Power, HDD and 3.3V LEDs
Front panel power switch
Main power switch
V1500CPU Front Panel
V1500CPU Rear Panel

10 •V1500CDU Communication Distribution Unit XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500
Front Panel LEDs
The left side of the V1500CPU front panel includes three LEDs. The LEDs illuminate steadily or flash as
listed in the following tables.
Table 6 - V1500CPU LED Indications
LED Indication (Steady Illumination)
Power Power is applied and both power switches are in the ON position.
HDD Hard disk drive activity, such as opening a file.
3.3V Microprocessor is receiving the proper supply voltage.
LED Indication (Flashing)
Power Power is applied, main power switch is in the ON position and the front panel power
switch is in the OFF position.
V1500CDU Communication Distribution Unit
The V1500CDU Communication Distribution Unit is the network interface between the V1500CPU and the
CCTV system. The V1500CDU houses the modules that communicate with receivers, keypads, printers,
alarm devices and other CCTV components. The number and type of other modules (serial, video, alarm,
titler modules) depends upon your system needs. For example, you may need a card cage that is fully
populated with serial modules. The various modules and accessories are listed in the Introduction section.
The most common configurations of the V1500CDU are the pre-configured typical and hot standby
configurations. The typical configurations contain a power module, a network module and slots for up to 11
modules. The hot standby configurations provide immediate switchover support in the event of failure of
application card(s).
Typical Configurations
The card cages for all five pre-configured typical configurations are shown in the front and rear panel figures.
The number of devices that may be connected to each serial module are the varying factor in the five
configurations, as shown in Table 2.
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POWER
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Front Panel for Typical Configurations
ALARM CONTROL PORT 2 ALARM CONTROL PORT 1
ETHERNET 1
ETHERNET 2
TDT CONTROL PORT 1TDT CONTROL PORT 2
VIDEO CONTROL 1
VIDEO CONTROL 2
VIDEO-IN
SERIAL
PORT 1
SERIAL
PORT 2
SERIAL
PORT 1
SERIAL
PORT 2
Rear Panel for Typical Configurations
Figure 6 - Front and Rear Panels for Typical Configurations

XX087-02 Rev 503 V1500 V1500CDU Communication Distribution Unit •11
From right to left, the cards in the typical configuration card cages are as listed in the following table.
Table 7 - Card Slot Order in Typical Configurations
Slot Card
1 Network Card
2 Vacant
3 Parallel Card (Video Switcher Card, dual port with video switch sync source BNC)
4 Vacant
5 Parallel Card (Time/Date/Titler, dual port)
6 Serial Card
7 Serial Card
8 Parallel Card (Alarm Interface Card)
9-13 Vacant
Note: The following figure is an example of Vicon CCTV equipment connected in a typical configuration. Use
the following sections for detailed connection information and refer to this figure for a system overview.
SERIAL
PORT 2
SERIAL
PORT 1
SERIAL
PORT 2
SERIAL
PORT 1
TDT CONTROL PORT 2
VIDEO CONTROL PORT 1
VIDEO IN
ALARM CONTROL PORT 2
ETHERNET 1
ETHERNET 2
VI C ON
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VIDEO CONTROL
VIDEO CONTROL
TDT CONTROL PORT 2
ALARM CONTROL PORT 2
V1300X-IA
VI
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V1300X-IA
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CDU POWER
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10
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OFF
KEYBOARD
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NETSWITCH-8
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V1300X-TCC
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V1300X-TCC
VI
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Figure 7 - Example of a Typical Configuration

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Hot Standby Configuration
Warning: All hot standby cards may be replaced without powering down the card cage. Dangerous voltages present
inside the card cage may cause injury, death or component damage. Proper care must be taken when
replacing the hot standby cards.
Hot standby modules (serial, alarm, video or titler) require two slots (the only exception is the alarm module,
which requires three card slots) and therefore have a different rear panel than typical configurations, as
shown in the figures below. From right to left, the application cards in the hot standby configurations are as
listed in Table 8. Front and rear panels are shown in Figure 8.
Note: For an introduction to the concepts in this section, refer to Hot Standby Overview.
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Front Panel for Hot Standby Configuration
ALARM CONTROL PORT 2
ALARM CONTROL PORT 1
ETHERNET 1
ETHERNET 2
SERIAL
PORT 2 SERIAL PORT 1
SERIAL
PORT 2 SERIAL PORT 1
VIDEO CONTROL 2 VIDEO CONTROL 1
VIDEO IN
TDT CONTROL PORT 2 TDT CONTROL PORT 1
Rear Panel for Hot Standby Configuration
Figure 8 - Front and Rear Panels for V1500CDU-HSB-TYP
Table 8 - V1500CDU-TYP-HSB Configuration
Slot Card
1 Network Card
2 Network Card (backup)
3 Parallel Card (Video Switcher Card, dual port with video switch sync source BNC)
4 Parallel Card (Video Switcher Card, dual port with video switch sync BNC, backup)
5 Parallel Card (Time/Date/Titler, dual port)
6 Parallel Card (Time/Date/Titler, dual port, backup)
7 Serial Card
8 Serial Card (Backup)
9 Serial Card
10 Serial Card (Backup)
11 Parallel Card (Alarm Interface Card)
12 Parallel Card (Alarm Interface Card, backup)
13 Vacant