ARS-8400 8x4 MATRIX SWITCHER Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing one of our products. Please read this manual before using this product. When using this product, always follow the instructions contained in this manual, and pay attention to the safety information.
Do not expose this product to water, rain or moisture. Doing this can result in electric shock or fire. Never take this product apart or try to modify it. Doing so is very dangerous and could result in electric shock. Do not store this product near open flame. Do not use this product near open flame or place lit or flammable items, such as candles, incense, ect., on it. Do not place any containers filled with water or other liquids near this product. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock if the liquid spills and enters the product or gets it wet. If a liquid spills near this product, unplug the product immediately. Do not remove or insert the power supply with wet hands. Doing so could result in electric shock. Do not use the power supply in any of the following ways. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock. Modifying or heating the power cable Damaging the power cable Bending or tugging on the power cable unnecessarily Knotting or kinking the power cable Setting heavy objects on the power cable When moving this product, first unplug the power supply from the outlet. Do not tug the cable or move this product with the power supply plugged into the outlet. Doing so could damage the cable, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No parts inside the product can be serviced by the user. If your product needs service contact: Compu-Video Systems Inc. at (845) 737-7009. Usage Environment Avoid using or storing this product in areas such as those listed below. Doing so could damage the product or cause it to malfunction. Areas exposed to heat or flames Humid areas and areas where water is used Handling this product Do not drop or apply a strong force to this product or any included or connected parts. Do not spill liquids around or inside this product or drop flammable objects around or inside it. Power Supply Only use the supplied power supply which is designed specifically for this product. Do not allow the plug to come into contact with metal or water. This Product is not designed for contact medical use Do not use this product for medical applications that could result in patient contact. The information in this manual is believed to be accurate. It is intended for professional end users having the skills to evaluate and use the data properly. Compu-Video assumes no liability in connection with damages incurred while using this product.
Fig. 1 Front View Fig. 2 Rear View Features: Front panel indicators Front panel test /operation switch Contact closure detection for alarm input Simple remote button step sequence of cameras Ground loop blocking video input circuitry Camera Requirements: The ARS-8400 will work with Color or B/W cameras, AC or DC operated. The outputs from the cameras can be either BNC/75 ohm Coax or UTP/ CAT-5/3 terminal strip/100 ohms. Cable Requirements: For the video in: For BNC/75 ohm it is best to use RG-59U with a copper braid shield. RG-6 can be used but is not recommended. For the UTP/Cat-5, use a quality grade of Cat-3 or Cat-5. If a balun is not build into the camera, one is needed for each camera location. For the remote buttons: For best results use a 24 ga. pair or larger For the video out: Use RG-59U (75 ohm Coax) for each monitor feed. For the Alarming inputs: For best results use a 24 ga. Pair or larger Grounding: Make sure that all devices that are attached to the ARS series switcher is properly grounded. For outdoor cameras, lightning protective devices are required on each cable feed. Refer to the devices manual for proper grounding instructions.
Installation: 1) Determine the type of cables to be used, the camera locations and the monitor locations. 2) For the cameras you will need either a length of RG-59U or Cat-5 or 3 to run from each camera to the ARS. 3) Connect the video into the unit. The video input connecters are located on the rear of the chassis above the outputs. 4) Connect the video outputs (both the loop thru and the montior feed). The eight loop-thru outputs are located on the back of the chassis below the video inputs. The four monitor feed outputs are loacted on the back of the chassis between the video inputs & outputs and the control in terminal strip. Fig. 3 Video Connectors VIDEO LOOP THRU OUTPUTS VIDEO INPUTS 5) From each monitor run one RG-59U and a 1 pair 24 ga or larger pair wire for the remote button which is connected as shown below. If more than one button and monitor is required for each output, simply parallel the buttons and DA the video to the monitors. We do not recommend loop thru video. Fig. 4 Output Control Options OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 4 Common RS-232 Common RS-232 Common RS-232 Common (OPTION 1) RS-232 ON - OFF - ON Output 4 Controls ON - OFF - ON Output 3 Controls ON - OFF - ON Output 2 Controls ON - OFF - ON Output 1 Controls (OPTION 2) Toggle Switch
6) Plug in the CVT-1280 power pack to power up the unit. 7) Connect alarm contacts to the contact in terminal strip located on the rear of the chassis Fig. 5 Alarm Inputs 8 IN 7 IN 6 IN 5 IN 4 IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 IN 8) Set Scan Rate: To set the scan rate disconnect montior feed output #1 from the rear of the unit and plug a test monitor into it. On the front panel, while holding the Set Scan Rate button in, adjust the Scan Rate Adj control with a small flat head screw driver until you acive the desired scan rate. Fig. 6 Scan Rate Controls 9) Set Alarm Hold Time: To set the alarm hold time, short any of the alarm inputs and adjust the control until the desired hold time is achieved.
10) To set the individual Pass / Scan switches for each output, depress the switch in the scan possition. You will then see the image when stepping or scanning thru the cameras. In the skip position, the camera will be skipped over and not displayed. Fig. 7 Skip / Scan BY-PASS Switches
The following is an example of a GW basic program used to control from 1 to 16 ARS-8400s. The factory preset is machine #1, whose command is on line 910. The first group of characters are used to determine which machine number is being activated in a multi switcher system. Normally machine #1 is used a default. The second group determines the Input that will be switched to the output once the commands are sent. Line #905 represents the settings for the RS-232 Com. port. If you have any questions please call Compu-Video Systems at (845) 737-7009 between the hours of 9am and 5pm (EST). APPENDIX I Command Protocol For RS-232 Port - IBM PC Type 10 CLS 15 LET E% = E%+1 30 PRINT SELECT THE NUMBER OF THE SWITCHER TO BE CHANGED [1 TO 16] ; 40 INPUT A% 50 IF A% = 1 THEN LET A$ = ` 60 IF A% = 2 THEN LET A$ = a 70 IF A% = 3 THEN LET A$ = b 71 IF A% = 4 THEN LET A$ = c 72 IF A% = 5 THEN LET A$ = d 73 IF A% = 6 THEN LET A$ = e 74 IF A% = 7 THEN LET A$ = f 75 IF A% = 8 THEN LET A$ = g 76 IF A% = 9 THEN LET A$ = h 77 IF A% = 10 THEN LET A$ = i 78 IF A% = 11 THEN LET A$ = j 79 IF A% = 12 THEN LET A$ = k 80 IF A% = 13 THEN LET A$ = l 81 IF A% = 14 THEN LET A$ = m 82 IF A% = 15 THEN LET A$ = n 83 IF A% = 16 THEN LET A$ = o 100 PRINT SELECT INPUT TO BE CHANGED [1-32] ; 103 INPUT Y% 500 IF Y% = 1 THEN LET B$ = 0 510 IF Y% = 2 THEN LET B$ = 1 520 IF Y% = 3 THEN LET B$ = 2 530 IF Y% = 4 THEN LET B$ = 3 600 IF Y% = 5 THEN LET B$ = 4 610 IF Y% = 6 THEN LET B$ = 5 620 IF Y% = 7 THEN LET B$ = 6 630 IF Y% = 8 THEN LET B$ = 7 700 IF Y% = 9 THEN LET B$ = 8 710 IF Y% = 10 THEN LET B$ = 9 720 IF Y% = 11 THEN LET B$ = : 730 IF Y% = 12 THEN LET B$ = ; 800 IF Y% = 13 THEN LET B$ = < 810 IF Y% = 14 THEN LET B$ = = 820 IF Y% = 15 THEN LET B$ = > 830 IF Y% = 16 THEN LET B$ =? 831 IF Y% = 17 THEN LET B$ = @
832 IF Y% = 18 THEN LET B$ = A 833 IF Y% = 19 THEN LET B$ = B 834 IF Y% = 20 THEN LET B$ = C 835 IF Y% = 21 THEN LET B$ = D 836 IF Y% = 22 THEN LET B$ = E 837 IF Y% = 23 THEN LET B$ = F 838 IF Y% = 24 THEN LET B$ = G 839 IF Y% = 25 THEN LET B$ = H 840 IF Y% = 26 THEN LET B$ = I 841 IF Y% = 27 THEN LET B$ = J 842 IF Y% = 28 THEN LET B$ = K 843 IF Y% = 29 THEN LET B$ = L 844 IF Y% = 30 THEN LET B$ = M 845 IF Y% = 31 THEN LET B$ = N 846 IF Y% = 32 THEN LET B$ = O 900 GOTO 905 905 OPEN COM1:9600,N,8,1,RS,CS,DS,CD,BIN AS #1 910 PRINT #1, A$ ; B$ ; 920 CLOSE #1 930 CLS 931 INPUT DO YOU WISH TO EXIT THE DA-3212 PROGRAM [YES / NO] ; A$ 932 IF A$ = Y THEN 960 933 IF A$ = y THEN 960 934 IF A$ = N THEN 10 935 IF A$ = n THEN 10 960 CLS 962 END A$ is the machine number on line 910 B$ is the input number on line 910
EXTERNAL CONTROL JUMPER SET-UP Font Back CH 1 JUMPER SET FOR: EXTERNAL PUSH BUTTON OR EXTERNAL TOGGLE SWITCH CH 2 JUMPER SET FOR: EXTERNAL KEYPAD CONTROL CH 3 JUMPER SET FOR: EXTERNAL PUSH BUTTON OR EXTERNAL TOGGLE SWITCH CH 4 JUMPER SET FOR: EXTERNAL KEYPAD CONTROL
Fig. 8 Keypad Wiring On ARS-8400 Ground RS-232 +5V Leave Open Fig. 9 ARS-8400 Pin Configuration To Power Keyboard Normal Position For Toggle Switch Keypad Power CONTROL IN
ARS-8400 RESIDENTIAL / SMALL BUSINESS SWITCHER The ARS-8400 is a high performance 8x4 composite video routing switcher with multiple control options. Each output can be independently controlled by a simple 3 pos switch, a RS-232 signal from some home entertainment systems, and / or a remote control panel. The ARS-8400 uses an external UL listed power supply to meet today s safety requirements. Designed with advanced technology, the ARS-8400 switcher is extremely reliable and can serve as the heart of any small office or residential video security system. Also available as the ARS-8400-UTP8 with 8 UTP inputs, and ARS-8400-UTP6 with 6 UTP inputs. KEY FEATURES: Either UTP or Coax inputs 4 Independent outputs 2 Different control options for each output High quality video performance Adjustable alarm hold timer Optional rack mount kit Adjustable sequence rate 8 Active loop thru s for each input Each of the 4 outputs has allows stacking i.e. 8x8, 8x12, 8x16 a bypass / scan switch 5 year warranty VIDEO Input Impedance: Output Source Impedance: Max Video Input: Frequency Responce: 75 ohm (BNC) 100 ohm (CAT-5) 75 ohms (12x) 2v PP >35mHz Gain: Unity +/- 5% Differential Gain: <.5% Differential Phase Error: <0.2 Max H Tilt: <1% Max V Tilt: <1% OPERATIONAL Switches: Indicators: Remote Control: POWER REQUIREMENTS Power: Input Voltage: (2) Front Panel Test & (4) 8 Pos By-Pass Switches Power & Channel Pos. Indeicators Contact Closures, RS-232 Serial Conrol, or 3 Pos Toggle Switch Use CVT-0610 Power Pack (Supplied) 6-9V DC Power Consumption: <6W MECHANICAL: Video Connectors: Remote & Alarm Connector: Power Connector: BNC Screw Terminal Strip 2.1mm Coax H x W x D 1.7 x 16.6 x 9.25 OPTIONAL RACK MOUNT KIT: RMK-4: 1 RU Rack Ears
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LIMITED WARRANTY Compu-Video Systems Inc. warrants this product and all accessories provided with it to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the ORIGINAL date of purchase. A Purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase from Compu-Video Systems Inc. or one of its Authorized Distributors or Dealers will be required before warranty service is rendered. Compu-Video Systems reserves the right to audit any claim and to nullify any claim that cannot be substantiated. Serial Numbers that have been altered, defaced or removed void this warranty. This warranty only covers failures due to defect in materials or workmanship, which occur during normal use. The warranty does not cover damage which occur in shipping of failures which result from but not limited to faulty installation, set-up adjustments, maladjustment of user controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, modification, or damage that is attributed to acts of God or force majeure. Compu-Video Systems does not warrant, and shall not be responsible for, any lost data or images, regardless of the cause of the loss. They shall also not be responsible for any costs associated with removing and installing Compu-Video Systems products. HOW THE WARRANTY WORKS If this product, or any of the accessories supplied with it, become defective within the warranty period, and it is determined that the repair is covered under the warranty Compu-Video Systems Inc. will repair the product without charge. Overland return transportation from Compu-Video Systems Inc. to the user is free of charge. HOW TO GET SERVICE Please contact CVS by phone for a return authorization number and then return the defective unit, transportation prepaid and a dated proof of purchase to: Compu-Video Systems Inc. 37 Arden Drive Garrison, NY 10524 The customer is responsible for all costs incurred from shipping the product back to Compu-Video Systems Inc. OBTAINING TECHNICAL HELP/SERVICE Web Site: www.compuvideosystems.com Phone: (845) 737-7009 Fax: (845) 737-0426 In No Event Shall Compu-Video Systems Inc. Be Liable For Consequential Damages Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. P.O. Box 749 Peekskill, NY 10566 Phone: (845) 737-7009 Fax: (845) 737-0426