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Instruction Manual
ALARM INPUT UNIT C-AL80(L)
C-AL80(H)
POWER
ON
OFF
Note
The C-AL80 Alarm Input Unit is designed to be used in conjunction with TOA's C-RM500 Remote
Controller to enable their alarm operations or remote control. Thus, the C-AL80 Alarm Input Unit can
only be used while connected to a C-RM500 Remote Controller.
Thank you for purchasing TOA's Alarm Input Unit. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual
in order to ensure long, trouble-free use of your Alarm Input Unit.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................ 3 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................. 4 3. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................... 4 4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 5 Rear Panel .....
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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Before installation or use, be sure to carefully read all the instructions in this section in order to ensure long, trouble-free operation. • Be sure to follow all the precautionary instructions in this section, which contain important warnings regarding safety. • After reading, keep this manual handy for future reference. Safety Symbol and Message Conventions Safety symbols and messages are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury and property damage which could resu
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage if ignored CAUTION or mishandled. When Installing the Alarm Input Unit • Never insert nor remove the power supply plug with wet hands, as an electric shock may result. • When unplugging the power supply cord, be sure to grasp the power supply plug; never pull on the cord itself. The power supply cord may be damaged, possibly causing a fire or electric shock. • Do not block
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4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS [Front Panel] 1 2 POWER ON OFF Cover LEVEL REMOTE OFF The inside of ABBREVIATION No.9001 ON REMOTE the cover ALARM 12 3 4 12 3 4 OFF ABBREVIATION No.1 REMOTE ON UNIT No. EDGE 3 4 (4) Mode Selection Switch [Alarm/Remote, (1) Power Switch [ON/OFF ] Abbreviation No. 1–/Abbreviation No. 9001–, Remote ON/Remote OFF, Edge/Level] Used to turn power on and off. (From left to right) (2) Power Indicator 1) Switches the rear panel-mounted terminal block input between "Al
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[Rear Panel] 11 7 ALARM/ / REMOTE IN MASTER / SLAVE OFF ON TERMINATION RS-232C CAMERA SELECT OUT ALARM / REMOTE OUT 10 5 6 8 9 (5) Power Inlet (8) Camera Selection Output Terminal [Camera Selection Output] Connects to the supplied power supply cord. It cannot be used. (6) Alarm/Remote Input Terminal [Alarm/Remote Input] (9) Alarm/Remote Output Terminal [Alarm/Remote Output] Use the Mode Selection switch (4) to perform input function settings. When set to "Alarm" input, an It cannot be
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5. MODE SELECTION SWITCH SETTINGS Perform settings of Alarm/Remote input, and alarm intervals here. LEVEL REMOTE OFF Note ABBREVIATION No.9001 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF when REMOTE setting each Mode Selection switch. The Mode switch is not correctly set if the Power switch is set to ON. ALARM 12 3 4 ABBREVIATION No.1 REMOTE ON EDGE 5.1. Alarm/Remote Input Settings Using Mode Selection switch 1, select either "Alarm" or "Remote" for Alarm/Remote input. Set the switch to the l
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5.3. Alarm/Remote Output Settings It cannot be used. Please fix to the "Remote OFF" (Factory-preset position: "Remote OFF") REMOTE OFF 3 REMOTE ON 5.4. Alarm Interval Settings Set the alarm time interval to "Edge" or "Level" with Model Selection LEVEL switch 4. Selecting "Edge" causes the system to operate on alarm for a specified period of time (Alarm Interval set by the Remote 4 Controller) when an alarm signal is received. If "Level" is selected, the system continues to operate on alarm as lo
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6. USING THE ALARM/REMOTE FUNCTION 6.1. Alarm/Remote Input The Alarm/Remote input terminals on the rear panel are designed to be used for both alarm and remote inputs. Select either input with the Mode Selection switch. (Refer to p. 7.) Alarm input: Enables spot alarm operations using such external equipment as sensors. Remote input: Selects the channel and position of the camera corresponding to the abbreviation number when shorted to GND. (Only the channel is selected for other cameras than
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7. CONNECTION EXAMPLE 7.1. Connection to the C-RM500 Remote Controller RS-232C reverse cable D-sub 9 pins/female to D-sub 9 pins/female C-RM500 Camera control Switcher control terminal Alarm input terminal terminal GND GND RS-232C Fixed cameras Twisted pair shielded cable Multi-Switcher C-MS161D Video input Input Input + GND – + GND – Alarm input/output Video input/output Input Output Dedicated remote control terminal Monitor output Remote control termination: OFF A 1 1 B 2 Camera con
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7.2. Master/Slave Connection Example For details about unit number settings, etc., refer to p. 19; Master/Slave Connections. RS-485 Termination switch (11) Unit Number Setting switch (3) C-AL80 Alarm Input Unit OFF ON Master Unit Termination ON OFF 12 3 4 Unit No. RS-485 Termination switch (11) Unit Number Setting switch (3) ON OFF Slave Unit 1 Termination ON OFF 12 3 4 Unit No. RS-485 Termination switch (11) Unit Number Setting switch (3) OFF ON Slave Unit 2 Termination ON OFF 12 3 4
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8. MASTER/SLAVE CONNECTIONS An entire system can have up to 256 Alarm/Remote inputs through master/slave connections (cascade connections) of up to 8 C-AL80 Units. 8.1 Unit Number Settings Be sure to set the unit number when making master/slave connections. Because each component is factory-preset to the unit number for individual use (same setting as the master unit), change the number when making a master/slave connection. Note ON Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF when changing ea
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• Master/Slave Terminal Cable Type Use the supplied DIN plug and the twisted pair cable with plug for connection between the Master/Slave terminals. Refer to the figure shown below and note the correct polarity when making the connection. Pin No. 1 – Pin No. 1 Control signal (positive) Pin No. 3 – Pin No. 3 Control signal (negative) Do not connect pins Nos. 2, 4, and 5. 3 1 5 4 2 Master/Slave terminal Master/Slave terminal 3 3 1 1 5 5 4 4 2 2 Note Incorrect wiring may result in the unit's fail
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ARARM UNIT C-AL80 9. RACK MOUNTING When mounting the C-AL80 Unit in an equipment rack, remove 4 plastic feet on the bottom plate and attach an optional MB-23B mounting bracket. C-AL80 M4x12 binding head screw (supplied with MB-23B) 5x12 S-tight screw (supplied with MB-23B) supplied with MB-23B Fiber washer (supplied with MB-23B) Note • Use the Alarm Input Unit in locations with ambient temperature of between +0°C and +40°C. • Be sure to mount the Alarm Input Unit below the heat gener
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10. IF A FAILURE IS DETECTED... (TROUBLESHOOTING) Symptom Cause Cannot switch power on. • The supplied AC cord is not connected to the C-AL80 Unit's Power inlet and AC outlet. Cannot activate an alarm. • The C-AL80 Unit is not correctly connected to the Remote Controller. • The C-AL80 Unit's Mode Selection switch is not set to "Alarm." • [Sensor Alarm] is not set to "ON" on the Remote Controller menu. • Abbreviation number corresponding to the Remote Controller is not registered. • If a master/
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11. SPECIFICATIONS [C-AL80(L), C-AL80(H)] Power Source (L) : AC110 – 120 V, 50/60 Hz (H) : AC220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 3 W(60 mA) 6 W(60 mA) Alarm/ Remote Input 32 channels, no-voltage make contact input, open voltage : 5V DC, short-circuit current : max. 5 mA, M3 screw terminal, distance between barriers : 7.62 mm Control Input/ Output 1 channel, RS-232C, D-sub connector (9P, male) (only valid for master unit), fixse to 38,400 bps Master/ sub Connection Terminal 2 channels, RS-48
