SETUP QUESTION G3 Lite Keyboard for PTZ Cameras

[crow 0]

my friend is running a G3 Lite Keyboard controller for 2 PTZ Cameras

the dvr has no RS485 connected

just the RS485 onto G3 Lite Keyboard for PTZ Cameras

am i right in thinking that i only need to set the protocol board rate and camera address on the G3 Lite Keyboard for PTZ Cameras

and not in the dvr

 

thanks

[cctvmann 0]

my friend is running a G3 Lite Keyboard controller for 2 PTZ Cameras

the dvr has no RS485 connected

just the RS485 onto G3 Lite Keyboard for PTZ Cameras

am i right in thinking that i only need to set the protocol board rate and camera address on the G3 Lite Keyboard for PTZ Cameras

and not in the dvr

 

thanks

thats correct if there is no control through the dvr at all then only the keyboard will need setting up, if you require to control the cctv thru the dvr for example over the internet then you would need to setup the dvr t rs485 plus have a cable from the dvr to the keyboard/ptz's

Edited January 28, 2012 by Guest

[crow 0]

Thankyou very much for you reply

 

would you know what would be the cause of one of the 2 ptz cameras to not move with the joypad keyboard and have the settings (protocol board rate address)on that camera screen (it works just wont move and has info on the screen)

 

camera 1 was set and stored in keyboard controller as 001 address board rate 4800

and protocol pelco D

 

and camera 2 was 002 address 4800 and pelco D

but camera 002 wont move when selected in the joypad

cheers

[cctvmann 0]

Thankyou very much for you reply

 

would you know what would be the cause of one of the 2 ptz cameras to not move with the joypad keyboard and have the settings (protocol board rate address)on that camera screen (it works just wont move and has info on the screen)

 

camera 1 was set and stored in keyboard controller as 001 address board rate 4800

and protocol pelco D

 

and camera 2 was 002 address 4800 and pelco D

but camera 002 wont move when selected in the joypad

cheers

did you change the cctv camera to cam 2 on the pcb in the camera address, as if that is setup as any other cam address it wont work. also check to make sure your plus and minus (+ and -) on the rs485 data connection is the correct way round for camera 2 because if not this will cause camera 2 not to move. what camera is it that your using? oh and one last thing did you rebbot the camera for the address settings to take effect.

[crow 0]

hi cctvmann

there are 2 ptz cameras not sure what make

1 works perfect so the RS485 + and - must be ok

no i didnt reboot the cameras after programing the keyboard

and yes i changed the keyboard to 002 camera 2 then back to camera 1 which works ok

does camera 2 need to be into the dvr in no 2

 

im back there sat so i wil reboot before i try anything els

do i just switch the 12v power to the cameras off and then on again? and does the + and - have power going through it?

 

also 1 last question if you dont mind

im very interested in getting to know how to do new stuf

but im a very slow leaner at some things

 

can you tell me if im right on how it all conects together

as i might get a camera setup for my self

first if i get just a dvr and 2 ptz cameras

the 2 cameras have 12v power to them then coax cable and 2 wires to them in a daisy chain for the rS485 to the dvr

and on the back of the dvr the coax cables, 2 RS485 wires and power for the dvr

then in goes the monitor or tv

and the cameras have dip switches which can be changed to change the address and protocol and board rate

which then must be matched in the dvr settings for ptz camera 1 and 2

 

and then if using a keyboard the RS485 can just go into that and then input the camera settings into that

 

 

cheers

Edited January 26, 2012 by Guest

[cctvmann 0]

hi cctvmann

there are 2 ptz cameras not sure what make

1 works perfect so the RS485 + and - must be ok

no i didnt reboot the cameras after programing the keyboard

and yes i changed the keyboard to 002 camera 2 then back to camera 1 which works ok

 

im back there sat so i wil reboot before i try anything els

do i just switch the 12v power to the cameras off and then on again? and does the + and - have power going through it?

 

also 1 last question if you dont mind

im very interested in getting to know how to do new stuf

but im a very slow leaner at some things

 

can you tell me if im right on how it all conects together

as i might get a camera setup for my self

first if i get just a dvr and 2 ptz cameras

the 2 cameras have 12v power to them then coax cable and 2 wires to them in a daisy chain for the rS485 to the dvr

and on the back of the dvr the coax cables, 2 RS485 wires and power for the dvr

then in goes the monitor or tv

and the cameras have dip switches which can be changed to change the address and protocol and board rate

which then must be matched in the dvr settings for ptz camera 1 and 2

 

and then if using a keyboard the RS485 can just go into that and then input the camera settings into that

 

 

cheers

the rs485 must be the correct way between cam 1 and cam 2 if its the wrong way wired it will cause loss of movement, also on the camera itself at camera 2 the cam address will need setting at 2 and that wll also need rebooting. the 485 does have power goind thru it a few millamps if memory serves correctly wrong polarity + snd - cnnections will just make it not work no damage will be caused. to reboot the camera just turn the power off to that camera wait 30 seconds then switch back on. where abouts is it you are setting the domes up?

[crow 0]

hi

this setup is my friends and are already fitted

they are on his building

he paid £3000 for it all inc instalation

 

the wiring between cam 1 and 2 must be correct as it

has been working fine up untill a few months ago when they had a power cut and both of the ptz cameras stoped working

and someone pulled the RS485 wires out off the joypad keyboard

so i am trying to get them working again

i got 1 camera working just not the other one

i figured out the RS485 wires in the joypad and put the correct address e.c.t into the joypad but never rebooted the cameras

will let you know how i get on on saturday

thanks for your help

 

cheers

[cctvmann 0]

crow when the camera 2 boots up it will tell you the camera address on the screen check what that says and post a picture if you can. and i meant location of job

[crow 0]

hi mate

i cant get there untill saturday

but camera 2 screen shows all the info

camera address 2 or 02 or 002 cant remember exactly

board rate 4800

and protocol e.c.t

this is what i input into the keyboard but didnt reboot the camera

ill post back tomorrow

thanks again cctvmann

[crow 0]

all working fine now

went this morning and rebooted the camer 002

and it worked first time

thanks for your help cctvmann

cheers

[cctvmann 0]

all working fine now

went this morning and rebooted the camer 002

and it worked first time

thanks for your help cctvmann

cheers

no problem, glad to hear its sorted now, all the best colin aka cctvmann

[crow 0]

hi again

my friend who has the camera set up asked me today if i could set his system up to his network where the cameras are

and view the cameras from home (not controll them just view)

i have watched a couple of youtube vids on how to do this

 

but would like to know ho his setup will have to be

if he only has the Rs485 into the keyboard controller and not in the dvr

would he still be able to view his cameras from home and not control them

 

and is it just a matter of inserting the ethernet cable into the dvr

then following the youtube video setups

cheers

[tomcctv 187]

if he only has the Rs485 into the keyboard controller and not in the dvr

and is it just a matter of inserting the ethernet cable into the dvr

 

 

you might be better listing your dvr make and model also your router type and if in uk your ISP.

 

watching youtube videos will give you a idea but if its not your system it can give you problems.

 

we need to know your dvr asd some use a port number other than 80.

[cctvmann 0]

hi again

my friend who has the camera set up asked me today if i could set his system up to his network where the cameras are

and view the cameras from home (not controll them just view)

i have watched a couple of youtube vids on how to do this

 

but would like to know ho his setup will have to be

if he only has the Rs485 into the keyboard controller and not in the dvr

would he still be able to view his cameras from home and not control them

 

and is it just a matter of inserting the ethernet cable into the dvr

then following the youtube video setups

cheers

like tom says, need the info on the dvr and what router type he has got. before we can say how to network as different dvrs have setting done slightly differently. if you want to pm the details if you feel putting on the forum might give to much security info then feel free to pm the details.

[crow 0]

hi his dvr is an apollo lite 8

im not sure what router or isp are untill i get there mon or tuesday

here is the link for th dvr

http://www.adata.co.uk/support/documents/HOWTONETWORKANAPOLLO.pdf

 

http://static.freewebstore.org/templates//55511/myimages/DVRNetworking.pdf

 

http://www.adata.co.uk/support/documents/ApolloandZeusDVRNetworkSetupGuideXPONLY.pdf

 

the first and third one looks ok to follow

but not sure about the second one

cheers