8.5 Configure the settings relating to RS485 [RS485]
The RS485 settings can be configured on this page to control the camera connected to the unit.
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When cameras with different RS485 protocols (for example, cameras manufactured by Panasonic and Pelco, Inc.) are in the same RS485 communication line, the cameras will not work correctly.
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Select “4-line” or “2-line” according to the RS485 communication method specifications of the connected cameras.
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The data sent from a PC to the unit through port 52000 of the UDP can be sent to the camera through RS485 to control the camera.
[RS485 transmission]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to control the camera using RS485.
[Communication method]
Select the communication method of the RS485 cable from 4-line and 2-line.
[Baud rate]
Select the line speed for RS485 transmission from the following.
2400bps/4800bps/9600bps/19200bps/38400bps
[Data bit]
Select the data bit from 7bit or 8bit.
[Parity check]
Select from the following to determine whether or not to perform the parity check.
None/Odd/Even
[Protocol]
Select the RS485 control command for the camera from the following.
Panasonic/Pelco-D/Pelco-P/Custom
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When using RS485 control commands other than Panasonic, Pelco-D, and Pelco-P, select “Custom” for “Protocol” and upload the command table to the unit via an FTP server. The unit must be rebooted after the upload is completed.
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Command table settings are initialized when the unit is initialized. In this case, upload the command tables again as necessary.
[Unit address]
Specify the unit address of the camera connected to the unit.