Black Box CCTVTEST Camera Accessories User Manual
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1. B Connecting a monitor Follow diagram B to connect a CCTV monitor to the tester The tester s VIDEO OUT BNC connects to the monitor s video input connector You can drive the monitor with the video signal generated by the tester menu item 4 then TELE or in looped mode with a camera s video connected to the tester s VIDEO IN BNC menu item 4 then WIDE More detailed instructions follow in this manual 3 4 Main Menu in order of appearance 3 4 1 Selection 1 System Setup Display battery status set auto off time and set up PTZ parameters to match your CCTV camera NOTE If you are not using the PTZ pan tilt zoom test feature there is no need to set the PTZ parameters ENTERING AND EXITING Press 1 to enter the setup screen Press MENU to return to the Main Menu A typical configuration is as shown in Figure 3 3 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 CCTV Tester PROTOCOL Pelco P gt PTZ protocol of camera COM 485 gt PTZ communication port type RATE 4800 gt PTZ baud rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 SPEED 016 gt PTZ pan and tilt speed IDLE TIME 000 gt Battery saver turn off time minutes BATTERY 090 gt 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 and 2 set the battery saver turnoff2. Move cam E Far Focus lens to far era up down right left o PTZ test PTZ test Also menu cursor control Near Focus lens to near PTZ test 0 9 number keys Input numbers for PTZ function P PST Call Preset Recall stored PTZ position PTZ test ADDR address Set up S PST Setup Preset a PTZ ID PTZ test Setup a preset PTZ Figure 2 1 Faceplate position PTZ test Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 12 VDC power output RS 232 port jack to power camera Figure 2 2 Side 1 view cr A a Oo BES H o Ea L o 68 ATT SS CAT5 6 UTP cable test jack 5 VDC power input jack Connect charger here Power on off Figure 2 3 Side 2 view RS485 422 A B R R T T MO 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 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 charg
3. VIDEO OUT port Connection Connect the monitor to the tester using the VIDEO OUT jack Without camera With camera Figure 3 6 Video generator test setup Drive the monitor with the tester s video generator Or drive the monitor with a camera looped through the tester SELECT VIDEO GENERATOR MODE Press the 4 key to turn ON the video generator 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 19 CCTV Tester SELECT OPTIONS Use the following keys to control the options e SET selects the tester s video signal Color bar Blue Red Pink Green Cyan Yellow and White e TELE switches the tester s video signal to the monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT jack e WIDE switches the video signal so it loops from 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 Main Menu key to turn OFF the video genera tor and return to the Main Menu Figure 3 7 Video generator press SET to select and TELE to output 3 4 5 Selection 5 RS 485 Data Test Analyze data from an RS 485 device key board CONNECTION Connect the device to the tester using the R R sockets use terminal block alligator adapter Page 20 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Operation Figure 3 8 RS 485 keyboard test setup Display the device s hexadecimal output on the tester s LCD SELECT THE DATA TEST MODE Pr
4. 0 Recharging voltage 5 VDC Precautions when charging the battery A Use only the original chargeable battery that came with the tester When charging use the original power adapter B Make sure the batteries are installed correctly polarity C Do not short circuit or disassemble batteries Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Table of Contents Table of Contents SPEGHIGATIONS eur li il Sassari lakes iden aid 8 Ds SQVGIVICW O O 2 1 Introduction 2 2 Features 2 3 What s Included hed 2 4 Hardware Descriptiva ardid 11 3 Operation 3 1 Power and Battery 3 2 Main Menu Introduction 3 3 Quick Test 3 4 Main Menu 3 4 1 System Setup 3 4 2 Video Signal Strength and PTZ Test 3 4 3 UTP Cable Testing 3 4 4 Video Generator 3 4 5 RS 485 Data Test 3 4 6 Multimeter 3 5 Provide Power to a 12V Camera se 3 6 Screen Brightness AQjUStMeMt oococcicciccnnninnicicnoconnccrorancncnonos 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 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 Video input Video output LCD brightness Max Vpp ave Vpp and Sync V 1 channel BNC 1 channel BNC Adjustable from keypad PTZ test and Communication RS 232 RS 422 simplex and RS 485 control protocol Includes 20 manufacturer
5. June 2010 BL j CCTVTEST NETWORK SERVICES Tests camera video output signal strength and PTZ functions Also acts as a video pattern generator cable mapper and multimeter y Customer Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S Support call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a Information week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com 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 interference 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 rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residen tial area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the i nterference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for complia
6. aying 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 the touch of a button The video signal s voltage max and average Vpp is displayed as sync voltage Perfect for detecting weak signals Also measures sync voltage C Camera motion testing PTZ See page 17 Test a PTZ camera s pan tilt and zoom directly from the tester s keypad Complete with preset settings and speed adjustment Supports RS 232 RS 422 simplex and RS 485 connections Baud rates of 2400 4800 9600 and 19 200 RS 485 protocol includes Pelco D P Samsung Panasonic Molynx and more D Monitor testing Video signal generator See page 15 Inspect monitors and DVRs by driving them with a known good video signal from the tester It can output color bars and separate colors The Camera Wizard only supports NTSC format E Keyboard testing RS 485 serial data test See page 20 Test the RS 485 data sent from a control device by displaying its hexadecimal data F Digital multimeter See page 22 Detect AC DC voltages and measure resistance using a built in DMM Useful in measuring and isolating circuit problems G Power to camera See page 23 The tester can supply 12 VDC 200 mA power to a CCTV camera Use when no camera power supply is available H UTP CAT5 or CAT6 cable test See page 18 Test CAT5 or 6 cables for opens and short
7. d PTZ testing mode menu item 2 use key number 7 BR and key number 9 BR to adjust the screen s brightness 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 23 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be 4 Great tech support is just 20 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for more than 118 000 networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech support available in 20 seconds or less Copyright 2010 All rights reserved
8. ente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A B El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com 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 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 9
9. enu SELECT FUNCTION Press key 1 2 or 3 DC voltage test range 0 1000 V precision 0 1 mV AC voltage test range 750 V precision 0 1 mV Resistance test range 0 40 Mohm precision 0 1 ohm RETURN TO MAIN MENU Hold the Main Menu key to return to the Main Menu NOTE Exercise caution when voltage is present If you are not familiar with proper safety techniques ask for guidance Do not exceed the testing range above or damage may occur Page 22 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Operation 3 5 Provide Power to a 12V Camera The tester can be used to provide power to a 12V camera CONNECTION Connect the cable included to the tester s DC 12V OUTPUT jack on the left side of the tester Connect the other end to the camera s 12 VDC power input jack Use only with 12 VDC cameras 200 ma max WORKING TIME The amount of time that the tester powers the camera depends on the camera s power consumption If the camera draws less than 100 mA the tester will power the camera for about four hours MAXIMUM CURRENT POWER The maximum output current from the tester is 200 mA 2400 milliwatts NOTES 1 The output voltage of tester is DC12V Please only connect it to 12V cameras 2 Do not connect the tester s DC12V output to the tester s own 5 VDC input jack This will damage the tester Power connected to camera Figure 3 12 Powering a 12 V camera 3 6 Screen Brightness Adjustment When in the Video an
10. eo 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 video signal SYNC SIGNAL A camera s sync pulses synchronize the camera with the monitor NO VIDEO No signal No Video will be displayed Example of attenuation If the Vpp at the camera is 1 25 Vpp and the Vpp at the end of the cable is 1 15 V the attenuation is 8 C Testing and controlling the camera motion PTZ Connection Connect the camera to the tester as shown in Figure 3 2 diagram A The camera s PTZ wires plug into the T and T ports on the tester s RS 422 485 jack use the terminal block alligator adapter ADDRESS 001 gt Enter the PTZ camera s ID 001 255 VIDEO NULL gt Video format PAL NTSC NULL Enter the camera s ID Press ADDR and input the PTZ camera s ID Press SET to save the address Press MENU to hide the menu display Hold MENU to exit the video PTZ function and return to the Main Menu 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17 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 t
11. ess the 5 key to turn ON the RS 485 protocol analyzer SELECT OPTIONS Use the following keys to control the options SET enables the changing of the Baud rate e UP DOWN ARROW KEYS change the tester s Baud rate Select the Baud rate that matches the device that is being analyzed Data transfer will start automatically through the RS 485 port The hexadecimal data is displayed on the tester s screen as shown below Analysis of the data will indicate its protocol RETURN TO MAIN MENU Hold the Main Menu key to flow and return to the Main Menu AO 00 01 00 00 00 AF OF AO 00 01 00 00 00 AF OE AO 00 01 00 00 00 AF OF AO 00 01 00 00 00 AF 4F AO 00 01 00 00 00 AF EF AO 00 01 00 00 00 AF 2F urn OFF the data Figure 3 9 Typical hexadecimal data from an RS 485 device 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 21 CCTV Tester 3 4 6 Selection 6 Multimeter Use the tester as a digital multimeter to measure AC DC voltage and resistance NOTE The tester displays the Vpp of the video signal and sync signal on the LCD without the use of the test leads See Menu Item 4 on page 14 CONNECTION Connect the 2 test leads to the bottom of the tester as shown in Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 DMM test leads attached to bottom of tester SELECT MULTIMETER MODE Press 6 on the keypad to turn ON the DMM digital multimeter DC 121 3 MV 1 DC VOLTAGE 2 AC VOLTAGE 3 RESISTANCE Figure 3 11 Digital multimeter m
12. he 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 number Press SET to save To Call Press C PST and input the position number Press SET to call Multiple preset positions can be saved 3 4 3 Selection 3 UTP Cable Testing Testing a UTP cable CAT5 6 for proper connection NOTE UTP means unshielded twisted pair UTP is the most common type of CAT5 and 6 cable CONNECTION Connect the CAT5 6 UTP cable to the UTP TEST socket on the right side of the tester Connect the Remote Terminator to the far end of the cable Testing a CAT5 or CAT6 cable UTP Remote terminator eS Figure 3 4 Testing UTP cable setup Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com 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 0 Two 0 s isa Wiremap 6 6 short circuit 7 7 8 8 Figure 3 5 UTP cable test wiremap 3 4 4 Selection 4 Video Generator Testing a monitor using the
13. ing the Charge LED will be ON OPERATING TIME Approximately 10 hours WHEN TO RECHARGE Recharge when the battery indicator in the System Setup menu shows 25 or less USE WHILE CHARGING The tester can be used during charging 3 2 Main Menu Introduction Turn on the device The Main Menu appears 1 is the setup mode 2 thru 6 selects five test modes Use the keypad s numbered buttons to select the menu item The last item is the software version and serial number MAIN MENU 1 SYSTEM SETUP gt Set up PTZ and check battery 2 VIDEO AND PTZ TEST gt Test video and control PTZ 3 UTP CABLE TEST gt Test UTP cables 4 VIDEO GENERATOR gt Test video monitors 5 RS485 DATA TEST gt Analyze RS 485 protocol 6 MULTIMETER gt Measure voltage resistance VER V1 11 S N 08110910 gt Software version and S N Figure 3 1 Main Menu Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Operation 3 3 Quick Test 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 tester screen More detailed instructions follow in this manual
14. nce could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOM Statement 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 4 Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas 5 El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc 6 El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante 7 El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al e
15. quipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n 10 El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor 11 El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 13 Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 CCTV Tester 14 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corri
16. s Remote terminator included Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com 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 e CCTV Tester with rechargeable battery e Charger e UTP cable terminator BNC connect cable e BNC to RCA adapter e PTZ terminal block alligator adapter e DMM test leads e Lanyard e 12 VDC power cable This user s manual 2 4 Hardware Description Figures 2 1 through 2 4 illustrate the CCTV Tester and describe its components 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 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 camera iris PTZ test Set A mul tipurpose button used to start or enable functions 2 5 LCD screen 960 x 240 resolution Close Clear Close camera and clear setup PTZ test Tele Zooms IN lens PTZ test switches generated video to Video Out jack Video Generator test Menu Hold to return to the Main Menu Max Vpp Average Vpp and sync signal Press during video test for quick accurate signal analysis Wide Zooms Out lens PTZ test switch es generated video to tester display Video Generator test BR B Arrow keys
17. s protocols Baud rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 Built in DC voltage test Max 1000 V Precision 0 1 mV multimeter AC voltage test Max 750 V Precision 0 1 mV Resistance test Max 40 Mohm Precision 0 1 ohm Power to camera Voltage Working time Max current 12 VDC 4 5 hours to normal camera 200 mA Other functions UTP cable test Test UTP CAT5 6 cables Signal generator Test security monitors RS 485 data test Display RS 485 data from device OSD menu English OSD menu Keypad Easy to operate Uses number buttons Power and battery Power adapter 5 VDC Battery 3000 mAh rechargeable battery inside Rechargeable 6 hours recharging time Low consumption Sleep mode Power status display Operating time 10 hours Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 1 Specifications Table 1 1 Continued CCTV Tester specifications Feature Description Other Work temperature Work humidity Size Weight 22 to 158 F 30 to 70 C 30 to 90 6 5 H x 3 6 W x 1 9 D 16 6 x 9 1 x 4 8 cm 0 6 lb 0 3 kg 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 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 displ
18. time when no activity SELECT THE ITEM Press the UP and DOWN arrows to blink the line you wish to modify Battery status remaining cannot be modified ADJUST THE PARAMETER Press the UP DOWN RIGHT arrow SAVE EXIT Press the LEFT arrow to save the setting Press the LEFT arrow again to stop the blinking Exit by holding the MENU key to return to the Main Menu NOTE The CCTVTEST has 20 PTZ protocols and 17 speed settings 1 is the slowest and 16 is the fastest 3 4 2 Selection 2 Video Signal Strength and PTZ Test A Display a camera s video signal on the LCD and monitor CONNECTION Connect the camera to the tester as shown in Figure 3 1 The camera connects to the tester s VIDEO IN jack Display camera video Press 2 on the keypad to turn ON the tester s video and PTZ feature The camera s video appears on the color LCD display The camera s video will also appear on a monitor if connected to the tester s VIDEO OUT jack Study the image for proper focus and viewing angle Study the voltage readout below for proper amplitude And use the tester s PTZ feature below to control pan tilt and zoom Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com 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 vid
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