Connecting a PTZ Camera

Setting up a PTZ Camera is simple. The DVR comes preassembled with an internal PTZ adapter. The cabling may be run up to 4,000 ft using 22 Gauge Twisted Pair.

It is important to understand how the PTZ connects to the DVR. The DVR outputs an RS-232 signal and converts in to an RS-485 signal which is then sent to the PTZ camera.

Attaching the 3-Pin PTZ Adapter

1.Locate the PTZ adapter cable.

2.Connect the two wires of the PTZ adapter to the PTZ camera. The red wire on the adapter should connect to the RX+ on the PTZ and the brown wire should connect to the RX-.

3.Connect the other end of the adapter to the DVR as shown.

4.Assign the PTZ camera an ID number in PTZ Setup that coincides with the number assigned to the camera. This is normally done utilizing a dip-switch configuration method on the addressable dome.

Tip It is recommended that the ID of the camera coincide to the input number on the DVR. This will make future troubleshooting and configuration less complex.

Attaching the 4-Pin Adapter (240V PPS models)

1.Locate the PTZ adapter cable

2.Connect the wires of the PTZ adapter to the PTZ camera. The yellow wire should connect to the RX+ on the camera and the orange wire should connect to the RX-.

3.Connect the other end of the adapter to the XVR unit as shown.

4.Assign the PTZ camera an ID number in PTZ Setup that coincides with the number assigned to the camera. This is normally done utilizing a dip-switch configuration method on the addressable dome.

Example: If the camera is plugged into input number 5, set the PTZ unit to ID number 5.

Signal Line (+)

Ground

RS-485

Signal Line (-)

RS-422

Signal Line (+)

Signal Line (-)