How to Connect 8pcs Video Camera by 1pcs Keyboard Controller

How to Connect 8pcs Video Camera by 1pcs Keyboard Controller

There are two solution for 8pcs video camera connect 1pcs keyboard controller: by RS485 or by RS232.

Solution 1 is by RS485 cable, each camera connect keyboard controller by RS485, and all of these camera are in parallel.

Kindly note camera and controller should be the same address, baudrate, PELCO protocol (because could only control 6pcs camera by VISCA protocol).

Solution 2 is by RS422, keyboard controller connects camera 1 RS232 IN by RS232 cable, next camera RS232 IN to connect previous RS232 OUT by RS232 Cable, and go to next, next, next until the last one.

Kindly note camera and controller should be the same address, baudrate, PELCO protocol (because could only control 6pcs camera by VISCA protocol).

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