PTZ/Instructions/RS485

RS485

Description

RS485 is a communication port which is based on coaxial cable. It can control the camera via back-end device when the information of RS485 is set in accordance with that of the back-end coding device.

Instructions

• NKB1000 RS485 Setup
• RS485 for Access Control
• Pelco & RS485

Common RS485 Settings

Device	Channel	PTZ Type:	Protocol	Address	Baud Rate	Data Bit	Stop Bit	Parity
Dahua SD59230IN-HC	1	Local	Pelco-D	1	9600	8	1	None
Hikvision Analog PTZ	1	Local	Pelco-D	1	2400	8	1	None

Hardware Setup

1. Connect the RS485 cable of the PTZ camera to the RS485 port on the Device. Ensure the match of A and B interfaces.

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  RS485 Port on Recorder

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  RS485 wires from PTZ, labeled

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  Wires connected from PTZ to recorder

2. Connect the video out cable of the PTZ camera to the video input port on the Device.

3. Turn on the PTZ camera.

Determine PTZ's Address, Baud, & Protocol

Method 1: Reboot and View OSD

1. Connect Analog or HD-CVI PTZ to Channel 1.

2. Bring up Channel 1 Live View

3. Power cycle PTZ.

4. Wait for PTZ to boot, and watch Channel 1 for PTZ Info.

Method 2: Check Manufacturer's Manual or Specifications

Configure Dahua Recorder

SystemUI Old

Prerequisites

• Dahua recorder with RS485 port

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From Live View right click

Select Main Menu

2. Under Setting

Click Camera

3. Click System

4. Click PTZ

5. Use the dropdown box to select the Channel

6. Use the dropdown box to change PTZ Type to Local

7. Enter the desired settings for the RS485 communication

• Protocol
• Address
• Baud Rate
• Data Bit
• Stop Bit
• Parity

8. Click Apply then Save to save the settings

SystemUI New

Prerequisites

• Dahua recorder with RS485 port

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From Live View right click

Select Main Menu

2. Click Camera

3. Click PTZ

4. Use the dropdown box to select the Channel

5. Use the dropdown box next to Control Mode to select Serial

6. Enter the desired settings for the RS485 communication

• Protocol
• Address
• Baud Rate
• Data Bit
• Stop Bit
• Parity

7. Click Apply to save the settings

WebUI Old

Prerequisites

• Dahua recorder with RS485 port
• Network connection for recorder

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Setup

3. Click System > PTZ

4. Use the dropdown box to select the Channel

5. Use the dropdown box next to PTZ Type to select Local

6. Enter the desired settings for the RS485 communication

• Protocol
• Address
• Baud Rate
• Data Bit
• Stop Bit
• Parity

7. Click OK to save settings

WebUI New

Prerequisites

• Dahua recorder with RS485 port
• Network connection for recorder

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Management in the top left corner of the screen

Select Camera

3. Click PTZ

4. Use the dropdown box to select the Channel

5. Use the dropdown box next to PTZ Type to select Local

6. Enter the desired settings for the RS485 communication

• Protocol
• Address
• Baud Rate
• Data Bit
• Stop Bit
• Parity

7. Click OK to save settings

SmartPSS

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS
• Dahua recorder with RS485 port, added to SmartPSS

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From the Menu of SmartPSS

Click Device CFG

2. Click to select the recorder from the Device Tree on the left side of the screen

3. Click to expand the System section

4. Click PTZ

5. Use the dropdown to select the Channel

6. Use the dropdown box next to PTZ Type to select Local

7. Enter the desired settings for the RS485 communication

• Protocol
• Address
• Baud Rate
• Data Bit
• Stop Bit
• Parity

8. Click Save to save settings