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Configuring KBD300A Communication Settings
This section describes how to configure the KBD300A communication settings. The KBD300A is interfaced to the DX8000 using Port 1–4. These
ports support connectivity to the DX8000 using the RS-422 data communication standard. A user-supplied RJ-45 cable is required. For
information about using the KBD300A, refer to Using the KBD300A Keyboard on page 59.
To configure the KBD300A communication settings:
1. Connect the KBD300A to the DX8000 to a RS-422 RJ-45 port.
2. On the DX8000 toolbar, click . The Setup dialog opens to the Camera page.
3. In the Setup dialog box, click . The Network page is displayed.
4. In the Network page, click the Port/Device tab. The Port/Device page is displayed.
5. In the device drop-down box, select KBD300A (Pelco).
6. In the Communication Port drop-down box, select the Port 1–4 to which the KBD300A is connected.
7. Configure the following port settings using the drop-down boxes provided.
• Interface mode: RS-422.
• Baud rate: 9600
•Parity: ODD
• Data bits: 8
• Stop bits: 1
8. Click Apply.
KBD300A Standard Mode Operational Features
The following table describes the KBD300A Standard Mode operational features.
Table AU. KB300A Standard Operational Mode Features
Control Action
Joystick Controls the camera’s PTZ operation.
Number + PRESET (short) Moves camera to the programmed preset position.
Number + PRESET (long) P rograms the current camera position to the desired preset number.
Number + PATTERN (long) Starts the pattern record mode.
ACK Stops the pattern record mode.
Number + PATTERN Runs the desired pattern.
Number+ AUX ON/AUX OFF Turns the specified auxiliary output on or off.
Number + MON Assigns the selected camera to the desired view pane. The active view pane is highlighted.