4.10.4 I/O Control

Figure 4-39 is a screenshot of the I/O Control Setting Menu. This menu is used to define the settings for controlling the DVR through RS485, and for DVR control of attached PTZ cameras.

Figure 4-39 System Menu – I/O Control

RS232

Baud Rate: This field is to set the speed at which is used to transmit instruction or information through the

RS232 port on the DVR. There are eight different speeds: 1200 BPS, 2400 BPS, 4800 BPS, 9600 BPS, 19200 BPS, 38400 BPS, 57600 BPS and 115200 BPS.

Data Bit: This field is the data bit at which you will be transferring. There are two settings for this option: 8 or 7.

Stop Bit: This field is to set the stop bit for the RS232 connection. There are two different stop bits, 1 or 2.

Parity: This field is to select the parity level at which you will be connected. You can choose between None, Odd, or Even parity levels.

RS485

PTZ Protocol: Select PTZ protocol, choose from the following protocols: Transparent, Pelco D, Pelco P,

Everfocus, or Samsung. (NOTE: all cameras on the bus must use the same protocol)

485 ID: This is the ID used by the EKB500 to send commands to the DVR. On an RS485 connection, every device (PTZ, DVR and controller) must be assigned a unique ID number between 0 and 127.

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