Vido AU-KB3N User manual

KB3N
Multi-functional
Programmable
Controller
User's Manual

CONTENTS
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1. Precaution...................................................... 1
2. Features......................................................... 2
3. Packing list..................................................... 2
4. Connection..................................................... 2
5. Operation....................................................... 3
6. Keyboard Setup.............................................. 5
7. Woking with PTZ............................................. 6
8. Working with DVR........................................... 10
9. Working with Multiplexer.................................. 12
10. Connection .................................................. 13
11. Note............................................................. 14
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1.PRECAUTION
- Refer all work related to the installaion of this product to qualified service
personnel or system installers.
- Do not attemp to disassemble the appliance.
- Handle the appliance with Care.D
- Do not operate the apliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power
source ratings.
- Read this user's manual carefully before operating the appliance.
To prevent electric shock, do not
remove screws or cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified
service personnel for maintenance
o not strike or shake, as this may damage the
appliance. It should be protected against extreme pressure, vibration and humidity
during transportation and storage. Damages caused by improper transportation avoid
the warranty.
Do not use the keyboard in an extreme environment where high
temperature or high humidity exists. Use it within -5°C to +40°C(23°F to 140°F) and a
humidity below 90%. The input power source is 9V-12V DC, and requires at least
500mA.
Make sure that
local electric safty standard are followed when using or installing the appliance
- Do not install this Product in a flammable and explosive environment.
- Make sure that the installation is done according to your local electricity and
safety regulation
Before installation and mentainence, make sure that the appliance is
disconnected from the power source.
Do not use any power source other than 12V DC, in order to prevent damages to
this device.
Handle the device during the installation carfully.
Do not install or operate the appliance near any high-voltage devices or high-
voltage cable.
This product should be operated indoor only.
-
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For details, please refer to the section "Specifications" for further details.
- Falls or extreme vibration may
cause irrepairable damages and avoid the warranty.
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The safety distance should remain at least 50 m.
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2.FEATURES
The AU-KB3N is a multi-funcational, programable keyboard controller for Pan-Tilt-Zoom
device, Digital Video Recorder and Matrix devices, and can be programmed with individual
protocol setting for each connected device. It is equipped with a 3-Axis joystick for
performing Pan,Tilt and Zoom action with single hand.
- Manage up to 9999 devices*
- controls PTZ, DVR and Matrix in different protocol with pre-programmed setting
- 3-Axis joystick
- Multiplexer operation with DVR and PTZ
- Password-protected for administrative access
- Supports major telemetric protocols
- Dual serial interface with RS232 and RS485
- Supports major DVR brand
- variable PTZ Speed
- Aluminium finishing
- Ergonomic Design
Main Features
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ENGLISH
3.PACKING LIST
Please unpack the equipment and make sure all listed items and accessories are included
in the box:
KB3N
1 X Controller 1 x Connection
Box
1x User Manual
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USER'S MANUAL
Programmable
KeyboardController
KB3N
1 x 4-Pin RS232 Clip
1 x 2-Pin RS485 Clip
1 x Keyboard Cable
AU-P12H
AC-DC Power
Supply
4.CONNECTION
Description
RS485 -
RS485 +
GND
GND
RXD
TXD
AU-VD-P12H
12V DC
Power supply
KB3N
PTZ or
DVR
To
Keyboard
12V DC
Power input
RS232 Serial
Interface
RS485 Serial
Interface

5. OPERATION 5. OPERATION
ENGLISH
Camera Operation Keys:
Operation Keys:
Extended Function Keys:
Zoom WIDE/ TELE : Zoom-in and -out
FOCUS FAR/ NEAR : Manual focus
IRIS OPEN/ CLOSE : Manual irisl
DVR : Enter the DVR control mode
MUX : Multiplexer mode
MENU : Enter setup menu or PTZ mode
SET : Set preset position
SHOT : Recall preset position
ALM : Alarm Function
GRP : Tour function
OFF : Function Off
ON : Function on
AUTOPAN : Auto pan function
AUX : Auxiliary function
RUN : Function Start
HOLD : Hold
PREV : Previous device
NEXT : Next device
Digit pad:
3-Axis PTZ Joystick:
0-9 : Digit input from 0 to 9
* : * Key
MON : Monitor switch
CAM : Camera switch
CLR : Clear & Cancel
ENTER : Enter key
LEFT / RIGHT: Pan movement
UP / DOWN: Tilt movement
TURN: Zoom in / Out
UP
DOWN
RIGHT
LEFT
WIDE
TELE
ZOOM
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Key Description
Enter Administrator Mode:
0001
ADMIN AUTHORITY
001 0001
PASSWORD:
**********
2. enter your password with the number key and
confirm with [ENTER]
The Default Password is 9876543210
Keyboard Sounds
1. Turn ON the Keyboard Sounds: Press + at the same time
2. Turn OFF the Keyboard Sounds: at the same timePress +
User Mode & Admin Mode
The keyboard will enter automatically into USER MODE after power up, which
allows performing PTZ and DVR control, and restrict user access to keyboard
setup menu. Following message will show:
ON 1
OFF 1
1. Press + at the same time
ON 2
KB3N-Vxx<01>
System Keyboard
After power on, keyboard will start the
initialization and self-test. The LC-Display will
show initial screen. Press Menu to start the
operation.
0001
MON--- ALM-
CAM-
001 0001
Operation Screen:
MON: Selected Monitor
CAM: Selected Camera
ALM: Selected Alarm input.
The keyboard provides acustic signal when a button is pressed. Depends on
application it can be activated or deactivated:
After entering the Administrator mode, press [MENU] to enter the setup
menu
KB3N
LCD Display
with back light
Extended
Function Keys
Digit pad
Operation
Keys
3-Axis Joystick
Camera
Operation Keys
DVR MUX SYS
TxRx
Power
DVR MUX MENU SET SHOT

ALL : >B02
0001 : >B02
ALL : >9600bps
0001 : >9600bps
SET CAM PROTOCOL
>SET_PROTOCOL>
SET CAM PROTOCOL: Setup the Protocol for CAM. Each camera can be program with
different Protocol. After setting, press ENTER to save or CLR to exit the setting.
SET CAM PROTOCOL
>SET_BAUDRATE>
SET CAM BAUDRATE: Set up the Baud rate for CAM. Supported settings: 1200bps,
2400bps, 4800bps, 9600bps and 19200 bps. After setting, press ENTER to save or
CLR to exit the setting.
SET DVR CHANNEL: When multiple DVRs are used, the keyboard can map the DVR-
channel input to a certain PTZ's ID. Once the DVR's channel is changed, the PTZ which
responding to this channel will be selected automatically.
SET DVR:
>SET_CHANNEL>
ID:01 OUT:0001
IN:01 CAM:0001
DVR ID Monitor ID for output
DVR CH ID Camera ID
mapped to DVR CH ID
ALL : >9600bps
000 : >1 9600bps
SET MUX PROTOCOL
>ROBOT
SET DVR:
>SET_BAUDRATE>
SET DVR BAUTRATE: Setup the baud rate for DVR:
Supported: 1200bps,2400bps, 4800bps, 9600bps and 19200 bps
SET MUX PROTOCOL: Setup the Protocol for Multiplexer. Supporting: ROBOT, VC,
SONY, BOSCH and PELCO.
SET DVR PROTOCOL: Setup the DVR Protocol.
Supported: NVIDO, VC, DSCP, HIK, TUMIN, MITSU, DH and INTLX
ALL : >NVIDO
01 : >NVIDO
SET DVR:
>SET_PROTOCOL>
6. KEYBOARD SETUP
In order to get all advantages and functions, it is strongly recommended to
setup your keyboard before operation.
Navigation:
- Scroll the main menu
- Navigate the cursor between
the sub items
Move UP, DOWN, LEFT or
RIGHT.
CLR
ENTER
09
Return to the previous level
Confirmation or save setting
Digit input for changing
function value
change the value or options
by turning the control-stick to
the LEFT or RIGHT end
MENU
Back to Menu
ALL: Protocol setting for all DVR ID
01: individual setting for DVR ID 01
ALL: Baud rate setting for all DVR ID
01: individual setting for DVR ID 01
Example:
In DVR mode, when DVR2 is selected and input channel is switched to No. 2,
the keyboard will automatically set the current camera to ID 18, which is
physically connect to the 2nd input of the DVR.
KB3N
DVR 1
DVR 2
PTZ ID 17 to 32, DVR input 1-16
PTZ ID 1 to 16, DVR input 1-16
SET MTX BAUD RAT: .Set up the Baud rat for Matrix Supporting: 1200bps,2400bps,
4800bps, 9600bps and 19200 bps.Press ENTER to save or CLR to exit
SET MTX BAUD RAT
>9600bps
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ALL: Protocol setting for all CAMERA ID
01: individual setting for CAMERA ID 01
ALL: Protocol setting for all CAMERA ID
01: individual setting for CAMERA ID 01
6. KEYBOARD SETUP
Selectable Protocol (v.34):B01, B02, Pelco, Pelco-D, SonyD70(Visca), Intellix, VC, Panasonic,
Samsung, DM, Li-Lin, CBC, VCL

SET KEY LEVEL: Set up the control levels of the controller from 00 to 15. Input the
No. by digit-key. After setting, press ENTER to save or CLR to exit the setting.
SET KEY LEVEL
>01<00 15>
SET MON RANGE: Set up the range of monitors from 0000 to 0239.
Input the No. by digit-key. After setting, press ENTER to save or CLR to exit the
setting.
SET MON RANGE
>0000 0239
SET CAM RANGE: Set up the range of intelligent dome cameras from 0000 to 9999.
Input the No. by digit-key. After setting, press ENTER to save or CLR to exit the
setting.
SET CAM RANGE
>0000 9999
SET ALM RANGE: Set up the range of alarm positions from 0000 to 9999.
Input the No. by digit-key. After setting, press ENTER to save or CLR to exit the
setting.
SET ALM RANGE
>0000 9999
RESET DEFAUL_I?: Set the keyboard setting to factory default.(default password:
is "0123456789". Press ENTER to reset or CLR to exit. This process can take up to
30 sec. till the again Note that after Baud-Rate changing, its is
necessary to restart the keyboard.
controller is available .
RESET DEFAULT_I?
**********
RESET DEFAULT_I?
PLEASE WAIT . . .
6. KEYBOARD SETUP
SET KEY ID: Set up the ID of the controller from 01 to 63.
Input the No. by digit-key. After setting, press ENTER to save or CLR to exit the
setting.
SET KEY ID
>01<01 63>
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Start PTZ mode
By default, the keyboard usually starts in PTZ mode (display shows as below). You can
also press [MENU] to change to PTZ mode.
7.Working with PTZ
0001
MON--- ALM-
CAM-
001 0001
Select / Change current camera
You can change the camera by pressing [CAM]+n+[ENTER]. N represents the
channel number which should be selected
PTZ Mode
0001
CAM + n
001 0001
Change selected camera
Preset function
Add Preset [SET] + n + [ENTER]. n= 1 to 255*
Call a preset: [SHOT] + n + [ENTER]. n= 1 to 255*
Delete a preset: [CLR] + n + [ENTER]. n= 1 to 255*
*The maximum preset number depends on the PTZ device. Please refer to the user's manual for further
information.
0001
SET + n
001 0001 0001
SHOT + n
001 0001

7.Working with PTZ
Plattern function
Start Plattern: [Shot] + n + [ON] n= 1 to 4
Stop Plattern: [Shot] + n + [OFF]
Run Plattern: [Shot] + n + [RUN]
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Tour - Sequence
A sequence can store up to 24 preset points with individual dwell time and speed. You
can store a sequence by using this function. ( only availiable in B01 / B02 Protocol)
Press [GRP]+n+[SET]. n= 1 to 4
After entering sequence programming mode, the display shows the preset input and
setting for speed and time.
000
Seq Ti
Pos
001 000000
Spd
Seq: Sequence number
Pos: Preset number
Spd: Move speed between 1-8
Ti: Stop time between 0-60 sec
Press [ENTER] to confirm and save the
setting.
Press [CLR] to exit the setting
Repeat the preset pos input with speed and time setting, and confirm with enter. After
exiting the programming mode, the settings will be saved to dome's memory.
To start a tour please use the following command:
Press [GRP]+n+[RUN]. n= 1 to 4
To stop the a running tour, just perform any PTZ action.
6.Working with PTZ
7. Working with DVR
DVR_ID:01
Virtual PTZ control in DVR mode
DVR_ID:01 IN:01
PTZ Cam:0001
DVR_ID:01.........ID of the DVR
IN:01...................Input 1 of the DVR
PTZ.....................Indicates the virtual PTZ mode
Cam:0001...........Camera or PTZ ID
Enter DVR mode
Change the PTZ assignment in DVR mode
ID:01 OUT:0001
IN:01 CAM:0001
DVR ID output to matrix
DVR Input Channel Assign to
Camera ID
Set DVR ID:
01 < 00 99>
To control DVR, press the DVR-Button and enter the
DVR-mode. The LED with "DVR" tag indicates the
current status, and the LC Display shows the current
selected DVR ID:
Press Button to
enter DVR mode
LED for
DVR Mode
KB3N
DVR MUX SYS
TxRx
Power
DVR MUX MENU SET SHOT
If you have more than 1 DVR installed and configured, you can switch to other ID by
pressing [NEXT] + n +[ENTER]. For returning to PTZ mode, press [MENU]
Depends on the DVR Model, the function keys might be different. please refer to later
chapter for key assignment.
In this mode, you can control the DVR and PTZ simultaneously: by selecting the
input on the DVR, the PTZ ID assigned to this channel will be automatically selected
and ready for PTZ control ( DVR and PTZ ID assignment need to be set prior to
operation. Please refer to the former chapter "Keyboard Setup" for details.)
Press [DVR] key (in DVR mode) to enter virtual PTZ
Switch the camera input channel: Press [N]* + [ENTER]
For returning to the DVR mode, press again the [DVR] key.
If you are already in Admin-mode, you can change the assignment of the PTZ ID to
the DVR input directy by pressing [NEXT] key.
Select the DVR you need to control or
modify
Press again [NEXT to ]Change the
assignment for DVR input and
camera ID ( admin access required)

11 12
16 Cut IRIS close
Zoom Wide/Tele Key
Slow playback Aux
Start Recording ALM
Key Left Joystick Left
Key Right Joystick Right
Key Up Joystick Up
Key Down Joystick Down
Playback ON
Keyboard Infomation Run
Function Key
Enter DVR Menu Set
Enter Key Enter
4 Cut Hold
9 Cut Prev
Key Audio Focus Near
Key Search Focus Far
Key Next
DVR ID Setting
Clear Keyboard screen CLR
Key Pause Autopan
Keylock SHOT
Power ON/OFF DVR
*
Ch. Display 1N (N=0-9) 1+N+ Enter
Ch. Display 0N (N=1-9) 0+N+Enter
Key Plus
3D Joystick Right
Key Minus
3D Joystick Left
Key Stop IRIS Open
Key Rewind GRP
Key Forward OFF
Function key for NVIDO DVR
Note:
- please setup the communication baud-rate and ID in the DVR correctly before connection.
- To prevent signal interference, it is strongly recommended to use RS-485 distributor for
connection
8. Working with DVR
Control Multiplexer in MUX mode
MUX_ID:01
PTZ with Multiplexer in MUX mode
MUX_ID:01 IN:01
PTZ Cam:0001
In MUX mode, press the button [MUX] again, to enter virtual PTZ mode. You can
control the PTZ by switching the input channel. the camera ID will also be switched
accordingly
MUX_ID:01.........ID of the MUX
IN:01...................Input 1 of the MUX
PTZ..................... Control PTZ
Cam:0001...........ID of the Camera
Setup the virtual PTZ control in MUX mode
In MUX mode, press [AUTOPAN] to change
the selected Multiplexer
ID:01 OUT:0001
IN:01 CAM:0001
ID of MUX Monitor ID for output
MUX CH ID Camera ID
Press the MUX button to enter the Multiplexer mode.
9. Multiplexer
Press + to change the channel
NEnter
MUX_ID:01
Set MUX ID:
01 < 00 66>
Press [AUTOPAN] again to setup the PTZ.
(admin access required). press [ENTER]
after every assignment to save the changes.
otherwise the configuration may be lost.
Press Button to
enter MUX mode
LED for
MUX Mode
KB3N
DVR MUX SYS
TxRx
Power
DVR MUX MENU SET SHOT
2. Select the MUX ID ( if many installed) for
setup.
Selectable Protocol (v.34):NVIDO, VC, DSCP, HIK, TUMIN, MITSU, DH, INTLX,

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10. Appendix
RS-485 Termination
Devices using RS485 control are usually connected in daisy-chain. which reqiuers
termination with 120 resistor on both ends. Following picture illustrates the connection
methods. please note that a daisy-chain connection type shall not exceed 7 meters.
Ω
120 Ω
Resistor
RS 485+
RS 485-
KB3N
KB3N
KB3N
Device 1 Device 2 Device 3
RS485
Distributor
Star-Connection
The star-form connection is mostly used. it enables the connection of different dome
cameras in longer distance. It is recommended to use RS485 distributor (e.g AU-VC-
MC2088) to ensure the telemetric data transmission:
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DVR
KB3N
KB3N
KB3N
Rs485
Distributor
Video
Distributor
RS485
RS485
11. Note