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INSTALLATION/OPERATION
IPS-CABLE
C2458M-D (7/05)
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Contents Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Software Upload Files (Spectra III and ExSite Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Windows-Based PC Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Description ™ The IPS-CABLE provides the serial interface between an IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port or Spectra III ® ® dome system and a Windows -based PC, Palm OS -compatible handheld, or iPAQ pocket PC. The interface cable transmits data for local viewing, programming, and pan/tilt/zoom control of a ® ™ Spectra III, Esprit , or ExSite system. The cable can also upload revised operating software and language files to a Spectra III or an ExSite system. The following is supplied with the IPS-C
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SOFTWARE UPLOAD FILES (SPECTRA III AND EXSITE SYSTEMS) Upload software has a three-digit filename that identifies the software version. Example: Filename 120 is system software version 1.20. Language files have a four-digit filename that identify file type and version. Standard language files (English, Spanish, Portugese, Italian, French, and German) start with the number 2. Alternate language files begin with the number 3 or higher. Example: 2300 is the standard language file version 3.00.
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Windows-Based PC Installation and Operation To interface with a Spectra III dome drive or IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port using a Windows-based PC, first install the control/upload utility and then install the IPS-CABLE. The control/upload utility is compatible with the following operating systems: ® Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP ® Windows NT with service pack 6 NOTE: Know how to operate a Windows-based PC before attempting to control or upload software using the
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RJ-45 PORT RJ-45 PORT OF SPECTRA III OF IPS-RDPE-2 OR CONNECT TO BNC CONNECTOR IPS TO VIDEO INPUT CABLE ON MONITOR DB-9 MALE PC COM1 COM2 CONNECT TO COM 1 OR COM 2 ON PC NULL MODEM CABLE (NOT SUPPLIED) Figure 1. Cable Installation for a Windows-Based PC C2485M-D (7/05) 7
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HOW TO CONTROL A SYSTEM USING A WINDOWS-BASED PC 1. Click the application icon located on the PC desktop. 2. Select the protocol for the unit and then enter the unit address. 3. Select the port: COM1 or COM2. 4. Click the PTZ button. PTZ CONTROL MENU (Iris Open) - Tap the OPEN button to make a selection. (Iris Close) - Tap the CLOSE button to cancel a selection. (Focus Near) - Tap the NEAR button to focus near. (Focus Far) - Tap the FAR button to focus far. (Zoom In) - Tap the IN button t
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HOW TO UPLOAD SOFTWARE USING A PC (SPECTRA III AND EXSITE SYSTEMS) WARNING: To upload software using the IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port, the following system software must be installed: � Spectra III dome drive must have software version 1.2 or highter installed. � Exsite explosionproof system must have software version 1.13 or higher installed. Software cannot be uploaded to an Esprit system. 1. Click the application icon located on the PC desktop. 2. Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive. C
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Palm Handheld Installation and Operation To interface with a Spectra III dome drive or IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port using a Palm handheld, first install the control/upload utility and then install the IPS-CABLE. The Control/Upload Utility is compatible with Palm OS version 3.5 or higher. NOTE: Know how to operate a Palm OS-compatible handheld before attempting to control or upload software using the IPS-CABLE. INSTALL THE CONTROL UTILITY FOR A PALM OS-COMPATIBLE HANDHELD 1. Insert the Reso
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RJ-45 PORT RJ-45 PORT OF SPECTRA III OF IPS-RDPE-2 OR CONNECT TO IPS CABLE PALM OS COMPATIBLE HANDHELD DB-9 MALE BNC CONNECTOR TO VIDEO INPUT ON MONITOR SERIAL CABLE FOR PALM OS COMPATIBLE HANDHELD (NOT SUPPLIED) Figure 2. Cable Installation for a Palm OS-Compatible Handheld C2485M-D (7/05) 11
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HOW TO CONTROL A SYSTEM USING A PALM OS-COMPATIBLE HANDHELD 1. Tap the Launcher/Home icon. The main menu appears. Tap the application icon. POWER APPLICATION ICON LAUNCHER/ HOME ICON 2. Select the control protocol of your system, and then enter the address of the system. NOTE: The handheld will not operate systems using P protocol address 1. Change the P address to ® 2 or higher. If you normally use Coaxitron , you may need to assign the system a D protocol address to use the RJ-45 cable. S
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PTZ CONTROL MENU OPEN (Iris Open) - Tap the OPEN button to make a selection. CLOSE (Iris Close) - Tap the CLOSE button to cancel a selection. NEAR (Focus Near) - Tap the NEAR button to focus near. FAR (Focus Far) - Tap the FAR button to focus far. IN (Zoom In) - Tap the IN button to zoom near. OUT (Zoom Out) - Tap the OUT button to zoom far. PGM (Preset 95) - Tap the PGM button to access the programming menu for the system. Refer to the operation and programming manual supplied with Spectra II
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HOW TO UPLOAD SOFTWARE USING A PALM OS-COMPATIBLE HANDHELD (SPECTRA III AND EXSITE SYSTEMS) WARNING: To upload software using the IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port, the following system software must be installed: � Spectra III dome drive must have software version 1.2 or highter installed. � Exsite explosionproof system must have software version 1.13 or higher installed. Software cannot be uploaded to an Esprit system. 1. Prepare the handhled: a. Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive of a Wind
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3. Enter the software file name and then tap the Upload button. The software upload starts. SOFTWARE FILE NAME INDICATES UPLOAD IS UPLOAD COMPLETE BUTTON 4. Wait until "Done" appears on the screen before unplugging the interface cable (IPS-CABLE). WARNING: Do not cycle power to the system during the upload process. The "Done" mes- sage on the handheld indicates only that the first part of the upload is done. The upload pro- cess is not complete until the system reboots and the "Configure Done" m
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iPAQ Pocket PC Installation and Operation To interface with a Spectra III dome drive or IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port using a iPAQ Pocket PC, first install the control/upload utility and then install the IPS-CABLE. The Control/Upload Utility is compatible with the following: iPAQ Pocket PC 3100 series through 3800 series with Windows CE 3.0 for PocketPC or PocketPC 2002 Devices other than iPAQ that use Windows CE 3.0 for PocketPC or PocketPC 2002 should be compatible. NOTE: Know how to opera
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RJ-45 PORT RJ-45 PORT OF SPECTRA III OF IPS-RDPE-2 OR CONNECT TO BNC CONNECTOR IPS TO VIDEO INPUT CABLE ON MONITOR DB-9 MALE PC COM 1 CONNECT TO COM 1 ON PC NULL MODEM CABLE (NOT SUPPLIED) Figure 3. Cable Installation for a Pocket PC C2485M-D (7/05) 17
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HOW TO CONTROL A SYSTEM USING A POCKET PC 1. Click the Application icon located on the Pocket PC. APPLICATION ICON 2. Select the protocol for the Spectra III, Esprit, or ExSite, and then enter the system address. SELECT ENTER SYSTEM PROTOCOL ADDRESS PTZ BUTTON 18 C2485M-D (7/05)
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3. Click the PTZ button. You can now program/control the system. CONTROLLER MENU PTZ CONTROL MENU (Iris Open) - Tap the OPEN button to make a selection. (Iris Close) - Tap the CLOSE button to cancel a selection. (Focus Near) - Tap the NEAR button to focus near. (Focus Far) - Tap the FAR button to focus far. (Zoom In) - Tap the IN button to zoom near. (Zoom Out) - Tap the OUT button to zoom far. (Preset 95) - Tap the PGM button to access the programming menu for the system. Refer to the
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HOW TO UPLOAD SOFTWARE TO THE USING A POCKET PC (SPECTRA III AND EXSITE SYSTEMS) WARNING: To upload software using the IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port, the following system software must be installed: � Spectra III dome drive must have software version 1.2 or highter installed. � Exsite explosionproof system must have software version 1.13 or higher installed. Software cannot be uploaded to an Esprit system. 1. Prepare the Pocket PC: a. Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive of a Windows-based
