Configuring KBD300A Communication Settings

This section describes how to configure the KBD300A communication settings. The KBD300A is interfaced to the DX8100 using Port 1 to Port 4. These ports support connectivity to the DX8100 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 63.

To configure the KBD300A communication settings:

1.Connect the KBD300A to the DX8100 to a RS-422 RJ-45 port.

2.On the DX8100 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 Communication Port drop-down box, select the Port to which the KBD300A is connected.

6.In the device drop-down box, select KBD300A (Pelco).

7.Configure the following port settings.

•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 AX. 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)

Programs 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.

 

 

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dx8100 specifications

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