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multi channel ptz, hows it done

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I just purchased a (effin expensive i might add) DVR controller, 16 channel full 25fps per channel recording to 1-8 hard disks

 

Now from what I understand, an RS485 connector is used (which my DVR has ONE of) to connect to these ptz cameras, but I was wondering what if I wanted 4 or so cameras to have PTZ functionality, how do I connect to them using only one RS485 connector?

 

I scoured the web for maybe some sort of multiplexer, but nothing helpful comes up.

 

Can anyone point me in the right direction? It would be incredibly appreciated.

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PTZ's are serial devices. So you do one of a few things. Wire them in a seris, or wire them to a terminal block then wire the cameras to that in a star pattern. Before hanging the cameras you'll want to set the camera ID. And terminate the last one.

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