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    Model 1983 Control Code Converter Ins tallation Instructions The 1983 Code Converter, for use with American Dynamics switching systems, enables control of a Receiver at a distant camera site via an RS-232 communication link. Two Code Converters are required per link: one Code Converter is located at the switching system end of the link and operatin[...]

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    Information furnished by AMERICAN DYNAMICS is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by AMERICAN DYNAMICS for its use; nor for any infringements of other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implications or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of AMERICAN DYNAMIC[...]

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    -- -I -I -=AMERICAN -- -JDYNAM/CS I I- -- The installation of this product should be made by qualified service personnel and should conform to all local codes. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVERS (OR BACK) . NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL I WARNING To reduce the risk o[...]

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    INSTALLATION MOUNTING RS-232 Connector The Code Converters are supplied as free desk mount standing units. For rack mounting, use AD21 17 Series Rack Mount kits. Mount one of the two Code Converters in a convenient location near the Switcher/Controller or, if used, a Code Distributor. Mount the second at the distant site near the Receiver to be con[...]

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    INSTALLATION SETUP at SwitcherKontroller Site All controls for the Code Converter are located on the unit's front panel. The front panel controls determine if the unit receives Control Code and converts it to RS-232 or receives RS-232 and converts it to Control Code. This switch should be set to correspond to the selected baud rate. At 1200 ba[...]

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    OPERATION Start - This is a 10-position rotary switch. Positions one through eight are used to select the starting camera number of the group of eight cameras that the code converter is to be used for. The remaining two positions of the rotary are not used. The setting of this switch in conjunction with the Receiver Controlled switch will select th[...]

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    An American Dynamics Product Designed and built by Sensormatic CCTV Systems Division One Blue Hill Plaza Pearl River, New York, 10965 (914) 624-7600 Technical Support Center: 1-800-442-2225 FAX: 914-624-7685 8000-0897-01 OP0292Z October 1991 Printed in USA SPECIFICATIONS Power Source: AD1983 120V, 50/60 Hz Nominal AD1983X 230V, 50/60 Hz Nominal Pow[...]