Geovision Surveillance DVR PTZ Camera Setup
The Geovision Surveillance DVR's are capable of controlling PTZ cameras via the on-screen interface. The PTZ cameras can be manually controlled as well as set to predefined tours. To use a PTZ camera with the Geovision Surveillance DVR system you will need either a GV-NET card or a GV-COM box. They allow an RS-485 cable to be run from the PTZ to the GV-System for control of the PTZ.
PTZ Camera Setup
The instructions below explain how to set up a PTZ camera on a PC based Geovision Surveillance DVR.
1. If you are using a GV-COM box, connect the RS-485 + and - from the PTZ to the back of the GV-COM box. Then connect the USB port to a USB port on the GV-System PC. (Shown Below) Now move to step 2.
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1. If you are using a GV-NET card, insert the card into an empty slot on the PC's motherboard. Then use the 4-Pin Mini Power Cable to connect the GV-NET card to the PC's power supply. Once installed, connect the RS-485 + and - cables from the PTZ camera to the GV-NET card. Now refer to page 2 of the GV-NET Guide for connection setup. (Shown Below) Now move to step 2.
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2. Click the Configure button, then select Accessories. Then select PTZ Device and select Add / Remove PTZ. The menu below will appear.
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3. Now select the protocol of the camera you are using. (Note: Most PTZ cameras use the Pelco D protocol) This can be found on the boot screen of the PTZ.
4. Once you have selected the correct protocol press the button, then click OK and restart the GV-System.
5. After the GV-System has restarted, click the Configure button, then Accessories and finally PTZ Device. The menu below should appear.
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6. Select the Protocol and click the button. A dialog box will appear, select Active. Then click OK. (Note: This step is very important, without it the PTZ camera will not be added to the GV-System)
7. Then select the Configure icon, followed by Accessories, PTZ Device and finally Camera Mapping PTZ Dome. (Shown Below)
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8. Now set the PTZ Camera channel, Name, Device, and Address. Then press OK. (Shown Below)
9. After the PTZ cameras are added to the GV-System, you should see the PTZ Control button. Click the button to enable the on-screen control panel as shown below.
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10. From the menu above, you will be able to control all the functions of your PTZ camera.
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