MEGAPOWER CPU 8200-0421-03, REV. G
ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE
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CPU Rear Panel
The MegaPower CPU rear panel (Figure 5) provides data, network, and power connections.
Figure 5. MegaPower CPU—rear panel
MegaPower System
Overview
The MegaPower 3200 video-matrix CCTV system is
capable of managing cameras, monitors, alarm
events, and video recording at both local and satellite
(remote) sites. Locally, the system can control up to
3,200 video cameras displayed on up to 256 video
monitors with 128 keyboards. The system can
include 30 satellite sites.
The MegaPower 3200 video-matrix CCTV system
can respond to 4,096 alarms by calling cameras to
alarm monitors and performing auxiliary switching for
the control of gates, doors, lights and other output
devices. The system is compatible with a variety of
operator keyboards and accessory devices.
System Components
The MegaPower CPU controls the MegaPower 3200
video-matrix CCTV system. It operates with a variety
of components and communication protocols to
satisfy a wide range of video surveillance needs.
System components can include:
• MegaPower CPU
• Camera/monitor switching bays
• Fixed cameras, pan/tilt/zoom cameras, and dome
cameras
• Video monitors
• Operator keyboards
• Video recording devices
• Alarm interface units
• Video loss detection
• Auxiliary devices such as locks, lights, and alarms
• Programming PC (personal computer)
• Satellite site connections
• Protocol devices
System Capabilities
The MegaPower 3200 video-matrix CCTV system
provides the following capabilities:
• Configurable via PC based software
• Selection, switching, and control of up to 3,200
local camera inputs
• Selection and operation of up to 256 local monitor
outputs
• Single or dual CPU configuration
• Single CPU control from up to 16 RS-232 ports
supporting up to 64 keyboards via AD port
expander. Dual CPU control from up to 32
RS-232 ports supporting up to 128 keyboards via
AD port expander.
• IP 10/100 Ethernet network connection for PC
based configuration, firmware updates, activity
logging, snapshot and Email text messaging
• Activity logging and reporting
• SensorNet support for up to 508 cameras
AD data
lines
AD data line switch
select and LED
RS-232 COM ports
a. Ethernet
b. Composite video image capture
c. SW1 – Video termination
SW2 – SensorNet port 2 termination
SW3 – SensorNet port 1 termination
d. Data connector
e. Power
a. b. c. d. e.
