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June 2010
CCTVTEST
CCTV Tester
Tests camera video output, signal strength, and
®
BLACK BOX
PTZ functions. Also acts as a video pattern
generator, cable mapper, and multimeter.
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.
Customer
Support call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address:
Information
Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com
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CCTV Tester FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interf erence to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rul
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NOM Statement 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. E l aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carr
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CCTV Tester 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16. E l cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. C uidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18. Servicio por personal calif
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5
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CCTV Tester Safety Information Precautions when using the CCTV Tester A. Please read this manual before using the product. B. Always be cautious when working around voltage. C. Do not use the tester in damp or explosive environments. D. Areas of strong electromagnetism can cause incorrect measurements. E. Do not expose the tester to dirt or liquid. F. Do not disassemble the tester. G. Operating environment: Temperature: -22 to 158° F (-30 to +70° C) Relative humidity: 30 to 90% Recharging voltag
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications .......................................................................................... 8 2. Overview ........................................................................................ 10 2.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 10 2.2 Features ........................................................................................ 10 2.3 What’s Included ..........
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CCTV Tester 1. Specifications Table 1-1. CCTV Tester specifications. Feature Description Video testing Signal mode NTSC/PAL compatible LCD display 2.5" LCD screen, 960 x 240 resolution Signal strength Max. Vpp, ave. Vpp, and Sync V Video input 1 channel BNC Video output 1 channel BNC LCD brightness Adjustable from keypad PTZ test and Communication RS-232, RS-422 simplex and RS-485 control protocol Includes 20 manufacturer’s protocols Baud rate 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 Built-in
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Chapter 1: Specifications Table 1-1 (Continued). CCTV Tester specifications. Feature Description Other Work temperature -22 to +158° F (-30 to +70° C) Work humidity 30 to 90% Size 6.5"H x 3.6"W x 1.9"D (16.6 x 9.1 x 4.8 cm) Weight 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg) 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 9
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CCTV Tester 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The CCTV Tester tests camera video output, signal strength, and PTZ functions. It also acts as a video pattern generator, cable mapper, and digital multimeter. 2.2 Features A. Camera video testing (Visual). See page 16. Test a CCTV camera’s video output visually by displaying it on the tester’s color LCD screen or loop the signal through to a video monitor. B. Camera video testing (Signal strength). See page 17. Perform a signal attenuation test with
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.3 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support art 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • CCTV Tester with rechargeable battery • Charger • UTP cable terminator • BNC connect cable • BNC to RCA adapter • PTZ terminal block/alligator adapter • DMM test leads • Lanyard • 12-VDC power cable • This user’s manual 2.4 Hardware Description Figures 2-1 through 2-4 illustrate the CCTV Tester
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CCTV Tester Data transmit Data receive (PTZ (PTZ data): Lights data): Lights when Charge LED: when when transmitting receiving data on, tester is charging data Power: Lights when power is on Open: Open 2.5" LCD screen: camera iris (PTZ 960 x 240 resolution test); Set: A mul- tipurpose button Close/Clear: Close used to start or camera and clear enable functions setup (PTZ test) Tele: Zooms IN lens Menu: Hold to (PTZ test); switches return to the Main generated video to Menu Video
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Chapter 2: Overview 12 VDC power output jack: to power camera RS-232 port Figure 2-2. Side 1 view. CAT5/6 UTP Power on/off cable test jack 5-VDC power input jack: Connect charger here Figure 2-3. Side 2 view. Video output: Video input: connect monitor here connect camera here RS-422/RS-485 port: Connect PTZ to +T and -T; Connect keyboard to +R and -R Figure 2-4. Top view. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 13
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CCTV Tester 3. Operation 3.1 Power and Battery POWER: The power ON/OFF switch is located on the side of the tester. BATTERY SAVER: The tester has a battery-saving sleep mode. Turn the slide switch ON again if the tester is asleep. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY: The tester has a non-removable battery for a larger capacity. Do not open the rear panel and attempt to repair it. CHARGE TIME: The battery requires five hours for a full charge. CHARGE LED: While charging, the “Charge” LED will be ON. OPERATING
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Chapter 3: Operation 3.3 Quick Test A B Figure 3-2. Quick test setup. A. Viewing a camera image: Follow diagram A to connect a CCTV camera (includ- ing PTZ control) to the tester. The camera’s video output connects to the tester’s VIDEO IN BNC connector. The camera’s PTZ control wires connect to tester’s RS-485/422 control block (using the terminal block/alligator clip adapter provided with the tester). Turn ON the tester and select menu item “2.” The camera’s video will display on the test
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CCTV Tester PROTOCOL Pelco P > PTZ protocol of camera COM 485 > PTZ communication port type RATE 4800 > PTZ baud rate: 2400/4800/9600/19200 SPEED 016 > PTZ pan and tilt speed IDLE TIME 000 > Battery saver turn off time (minutes) BATTERY 090 > Battery status (%):100/90/75/50/25/5 Figure 3-3. Typical configuration. MODIFYING THE SETTINGS: ENTER SETUP MODE: Press “SET.” In this mode you 1) modify the PTZ settings (Protocol, Com, Rate and Speed) to match the camera you are testing an
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Chapter 3: Operation Adjust LCD brightness: Use keys number 7 (BR+) and 9 (BR-) to adjust the LCD screen’s brightness. B. Measure signal strength (Vpp) and attenuation: Video signal strength (attenuation): With the tester displaying the video signal (see A), press the “1” (IRE) key. The following is displayed: MAX Vpp: The peak-to-peak amplitude of the video signal. The larger the video signal, the brighter the picture. 1 Vpp is minimum. AVERAGE Vpp: The average peak-to-peak amplitude of the
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CCTV Tester NOTE: See Section 3.4.1, System Setup to match the tester’ s PTZ protocol, com type, and baud rate to that of the camera. Controlling the camera’s PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom): Press “UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT” to control the movement. Press “OPEN/CLOSE” to control the iris. Press “FAR/NEAR” to adjust focus. Press “WIDE/TELE” to zoom the camera lens in and out. Saving and Calling Preset positions: The Video Wizard can Save and Call preset positions. To Save: Press “S-PST” and input a position
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Chapter 3: Operation SELECT UTP CABLE TEST MODE: Press the “3” key to enter the UTP test mode. START TEST: Press “SET.” The CAT5/6 UTP cable wire map will be displayed on the LCD screen. RETURN TO MAIN MENU: Hold the MENU key to return to the Main Menu. UTP CABLE TEST TESTER SIDE 1 ---------------------- 1 REMOTE PIN NUMBERS 2 ---------------------- 2 PIN NUMBERS 3 ---------------------- 3 Typical CAT5/6 4 ---------------------- 0 ”0” means open Cable (UTP) 5 ----------------------
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CCTV Tester SELECT OPTIONS: Use the following keys to control the options: • SET selects the tester’s video signal: Color bar, Blue, Red, Pink, Green, Cyan, Yellow, and White. • TELE switches the tester’s video signal to the monitor (connected to the VIDEO OUT jack). • WIDE switches the video signal so it loops fr om the VIDEO IN jack to the VIDEO OUT jack. In this mode, a picture will only appear on the monitor if a camera is connected to the VIDEO IN jack. RETURN TO MAIN MENU: Hold the
