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Pelco Manual C501M-B (10/97) 2-1
Figure 1. CM8500 Configuration Diagram
2.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
System 8500 is a microprocessor-based cross-point
video matrix switcher capable of handling up to 32 video
inputs to 16 monitor outputs (8 monitor outputs with
CM8502A-1), from as many as 8 independent keyboard/
controllers. It is completely compatible with all
Coaxitron
®
Receiver/Drivers for single coaxial control
of pan/tilts and motorized lens functions.
The full-feature standard software package can be pro-
grammed by the user to custom tailor the System 8500
for each individual application. Included in the soft-
ware package are system management features, pass-
word protection/priority, preset position options, tour
and event scheduling, pattern scanning and full titling
and time/date generation.
PELCO
RX/DR
VIDEO
PT&Z
CM8500 CARD CAGE
UP TO 32 VIDEO INPUTS
MON
1
MON
2
KEYBOARD 1
KEYBOARD 1 DATA/PWR LINE
MONITOR 1 VIDEO OUTPUT
MONITOR 2 VIDEO
OUTPUT
UP TO
16
MONITORS
UP TO
8
KEYBOARDS
8-conductor
flat phone cable
Coax Cable
DATA
MONITOR
32 RS422
OUTPUTS
OR
32 WIRETRON
OUTPUTS
32 ALARM
INPUTS
32 RELAY
OUTPUTS
TYPICAL CAMERA LOCATION WITH PT&Z
VIDEO & CONTROL DISTRIBUTION POINT
TYPICAL CONTROL LOCATION
NOTE: System 8500 offers 32 PTZ control outputs. Any
number of these 32 can be Coaxitron-control, the remain-
der can be all Wiretron or all RS-422 depending on which
option board is being used.