Configuring an EZ-TRACK camera
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Configuring an EZ-TRACK series camera
The EZ-TRACK series Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras are high-performance Motion Tracking cameras which can be used for a wide variety of applications. Each camera must be configured prior to use. The camera has three settings which must match those used by the controller : The Communication Protocol, the Baud Rate, and the Camera Address.
On the base of the EZ-TRACK cameras are two banks of dip switches. On the EZ-TRACK cameras, the switches can be accessed by removing the camera from the external housing. This is done by pressing in on either of the two clips at the base of the EZ-TRACK camera, within the housing. Press in on either clip, then tilt the entire camera away from the clip to side it free. Once one clip is free it will slide loose of the housing.
Both banks of dip switches have 8 switches on them. The first bank of switches (SW1) is used to give the camera an address, while the second bank (SW2) is used to set the camera's communication protocol and baud rate. Each P/T/Z camera must have its own unique address.
The Communication Protocol and Baud Rate are set based on the controller you are using. Different settings are recommended for different controllers. Below is a list of the controllers, and the communication protocol recommended to use with them :
AU40E or AU40Z Joystick - When using either of the joystick controllers, it is generally recommended that the camera be set to the PELCO-P protocol, and the 9600 BAUD rate.
EZ Watch Pro 4.0 PTZ Communication Kit or TRP-C08 Module - When using EZ Watch Pro 4.0 to view, record, and control the PTZ cameras it is generally recommended that the camera be set to the PELCO-P protocol and the 9600 BAUD rate.
EZ Watch Pro 3.1 NC-3213 Controller Card - When using EZ Watch Pro 3.1 to view, record, and control the PTZ it is recommended that you use the 'SAMSUNG' protocol and the 9600 BAUD rate.
Armor Pro 4 or Armor Pro 16 Standalone Hardware DVR - When using an ArmorPro Standalone Hardware DVR, it is recommended that the camera be set to the PELCO-P protocol and the 9600 BAUD rate.
Third-Party DVR, Joystick, or other controller - The camera may be configured to any combination of protocol and baud rate supported by the third-party controller. Please see the list of all protocols and baud rates below, and ensure that at least one valid protocol is supported by your controller.
Once you have determined which protocol and Baud rate you wish to use, configure them according to the following table :
| Protocol | Dip 1 | Dip 2 | Dip 3 | Dip 4 | Dip 5 | Dip 6 | Dip 7 | Dip 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USER | ON | Off | Off | Off |
| PELCO-D | ON | ON | Off | Off |
| PELCO-P | Off | ON | Off | Off |
| KALATEL | Off | Off | ON | Off |
| Baud Rate | Dip 1 | Dip 2 | Dip 3 | Dip 4 | Dip 5 | Dip 6 | Dip 7 | Dip 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 BPS | ON | Off | Off | Off | ||||
| 2400 BPS | Off | ON | Off | Off | ||||
| 4800 BPS | ON | ON | Off | Off | ||||
| 9600 BPS | Off | Off | ON | Off | ||||
| 19200 BPS | ON | Off | ON | Off |
The second bank of switches is used to configure the address of the camera. When using the Pelco-P protocol the camera address starts at '0', however for all other protocols the camera starts at address #1.
| Address | Dip 1 | Dip 2 | Dip 3 | Dip 4 | Dip 5 | Dip 6 | Dip 7 | Dip 8 | Dip 9 | Dip 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address 00 | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 01 | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 02 | Off | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 03 | ON | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 04 | Off | Off | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 05 | ON | Off | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 06 | Off | ON | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 07 | ON | ON | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 08 | Off | Off | Off | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 09 | ON | Off | Off | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 10 | Off | ON | Off | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 11 | ON | ON | Off | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 12 | Off | Off | ON | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 13 | ON | Off | ON | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 14 | Off | ON | ON | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 15 | ON | ON | ON | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Address 16 | Off | Off | Off | Off | ON | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
IMPORTANT - When using an EZ TRACK dome camera and the 'PELCO-P' protocol, it is important to note that the camera address will always differ from the controller address by 1.
What this means is that if your camera dip switches are set to address #0, then a joystick will control the camera as if it were Camera #1. Within the EZ Watch software you would configure it as address #01. Likewise, if your camera switches are set to Camera #3, then EZ Watch and your Joystick would control it as Camera #4.
