Optiview DVR user manual 3 RS485 Setup, Dome Controlling Key

User’s Manual

4.6.3RS485 Setup

Versatile MPEG-4 DVR control the domes via RS-485 communication protocol. The RS-485 parameters in Versatile MPEG-4 DVR must be set to the same parameters as the protocol for RS-422 setup of the dome.

Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the Versatile MPEG-4 DVR. Select <System Setup> in Main Menu, then select <RS485 Setup> from the System Setup Menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.

		RS485 Setup
1	Unit ID	224
2	Baud Rate	9600
3	Bits	8
4	Stop	1
5	Parity	None

The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in the range of 1 to 255. The default ID is 224. Note that no two devices on the same bus should be given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur.

The default RS-485 settings of Versatile MPEG-4 DVR are 9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit and No Parity.

NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu.

4.6.4Dome Controlling Key

The function keys used in Dome Control are described as follows.

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