Camera Accessories User Manual

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CCTV Tester
Page 10
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The CCTV Tester tests camera video output, signal strength, and PTZ functions. It
also acts as a video pattern generator, cable mapper, and digital multimeter.
2.2 Features
A. Camera video testing (Visual). See page 16. Test a CCTV camera’s video
output visually by displaying it on the tester’s color LCD screen or loop the signal
through to a video monitor.
B. Camera video testing (Signal strength). See page 17. Perform a signal
attenuation test with the touch of a button. The video signal’s voltage (max and
average Vpp) is displayed as sync voltage. Perfect for detecting weak signals. Also
measures sync voltage.
C. Camera motion testing (PTZ). See page 17. Test a PTZ camera’s pan, tilt, and
zoom directly from the tester’s keypad. Complete with preset settings and speed
adjustment. Supports RS-232, RS-422 simplex and RS-485 connections. Baud
rates of 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19,200. RS-485 protocol includes: Pelco D,P,
Samsung, Panasonic, Molynx, and more.
D. Monitor testing (Video signal generator). See page 15. Inspect monitors and
DVRs by driving them with a known good video signal from the tester. It can
output color bars and separate colors. The Camera Wizard only supports NTSC
format.
E. Keyboard testing (RS-485 serial data test). See page 20. Test the RS-485 data
sent from a control device by displaying its hexadecimal data.
F. Digital multimeter. See page 22. Detect AC/DC voltages and measure
resistance using a built-in DMM. Useful in measuring and isolating circuit
problems.
G. Power to camera. See page 23. The tester can supply 12 VDC (200 mA) power
to a CCTV camera. Use when no camera power supply is available.
H. UTP (CAT5 or CAT6) cable test. See page 18. Test CAT5 or 6 cables for opens
and shorts. Remote terminator included.