Panasonic Matrix Switcher Wj Sx150a Operating Instructions

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SYSTEM CONNECTION EXAMPLES
■Basic System Connection
This is an example of basic system connection. 
Camera
16 Camera
1Camera
2Camera
3
CAMERA IN 1 to 16
ALARM IN 1 to 16 
Max. 4 System Controllers Terminal-mode PS·Data/Terminal-modeMONITOR OUT 1 to 4 Matrix Switcher
Note:Before connecting a terminal-mode system controller to the DATA 4 port, configure the system through SETUP
MENU or WJ-SX150A Administrator Console.
■System Expansion Connection
●Connection with Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD500 Series or WJ-HD200 Series
When connecting the camera output connectors to Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD500 or WJ-HD200 Series, the digital disk
recorder can record all the camera channels. More than one camera images can be displayed in multiscreen segments on the
desired monitor.
Camera
16 Camera
1Camera
2Camera
3
CAMERA IN 1 to 16
ALARM IN 1 to 16
Recorder
Max. 4 System Controllers Terminal-mode PS·Data/Terminal-modeMONITOR OUT 1 to 4
Available for live or play-backed camera images
(GENLOCK OFF)
Matrix Switcher 
						

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Notes:
•Before connecting a terminal-mode system controller to the DATA 4 port, configure the system through SETUP MENU or
WJ-SX150A Administrator Console.
•If an optional network board is installed inside the recorder and you are to control it from LAN (local area network) or the
Internet, refer to a service manual procurable in your area.
●Connection with Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD100 Series or Time-lapse VCR 
•With the Multiplexer board, the recorded images of Camera 1 to 16  can be multiplexed to Digital Disk Recorder, WJ-
HD100 Series or a time-lapse VCR. 
MUX
Recorder or Time-lapse VCR
Camera
16 Camera
1Camera
2Camera
3
Max. 16
Camera Inputs
16 Alarm Inputs
Multiplexer Board
WJ-SXB151
Max. 4 System Controllers 4 Monitor Outputs
Available for surveillance or playback of the camera images Matrix Switcher
To use WJ-HD100 Series or a time-lapse VCR as a recorder, you need to install a Multiplexer board inside the matrix
switcher. 
						

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●Master-slave Connection
When applying this connection, up to 5 matrix switchers and 64 cameras can be connected in a surveillance control system.
One of the matrix switchers is designated as Master and the others are designated as Slave.
ALARM IN 1 to 16 
Max. 4 System Controllers Terminal-mode PS·Data/Terminal-modeMONITOR OUT 1 to 4 Matrix Switcher
Camera
16 Camera
1
Camera
2Camera
3
CAMERA IN
1 to 16
ALARM IN
1 to 16 
Camera
48 Camera
33
Camera
34Camera
35
CAMERA IN
1 to 16
ALARM IN
1 to 16  Matrix Switcher
Camera
32 Camera
17
Camera
18Camera
19
CAMERA IN
1 to 16
ALARM IN
1 to 16 
Camera
64 Camera
49
Camera
50Camera
51
CAMERA IN
1 to 16
ALARM IN
1 to 16  Matrix Switcher Matrix Switcher Matrix Switcher
Master Slave 1 Slave 2
Slave 3 Slave 4 
						

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Connect non-multiplex type cameras to the CAMERA IN
connectors 1 to 16. For cameras equipped with RS-485
communication facilities, connect the RS-485 cable as fol-
lows.
Check the camera addresses when using RS-485 cameras.
Operations from the system controller will be invalid if the
camera addresses are set improperly.
•Use addresses from 1 to 16 for individual cameras.
•Do not set the same address for more than one camera
in an RS-485 chain.
•Before connecting the RS-485 camera(s) to DATA 1, 2
and/or 3, configure the system through WJ-SX150A
Administrator Console.■ Connection with the Camera
Sites
Connect the data-multiplex type cameras (or camera site
equipment) to the CAMERA IN connectors 1 to 16 on the
matrix switchers rear panel.
Notes:
•Make sure that the cable length is less than 900 m
(3 000 ft) between the camera site and the unit when
using RG-59/U, BELDEN 9259 or equivalent cables. 
•If you use locally procured cables, it is important to use
only a data-grade cable, which is suitable for RS-485
communication (shielded 2-wire twisted cable). 
•When the cable length is extended, cable compensa-
tion is available. (Refer to pp. 74 and 94.) 
AUXAlarm
Matrix Switcher 
CAMERA1 12
23
3
DATA  3 D ATA  2
OUTIN
4 45
56
67
78
89
910
1016
16
RS485(CAMERA)
DATA  1
24
RS485(CAMERA)LINE
SELECT
CONNECTIONS 
						

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■ Connection for RS-485 Type Camera
There are two options to connect the camera with the matrix
switcher, depending on the distance between them. 
One is Home Run wiring and the other is daisy chain
wiring. Home Run wiring has the transmission stability with
less transmission loss, and daisy chain wiring has connec-
tion flexibility with less data ports occupied. For data-multi-
plex type cameras, 900 meters (3 000 ft) is the limit to use
coaxial cable such as RG-59/U, BELDEN 9259 or equiva-
lent.
Note: If more distance is required, use cameras and
matrix switcher with RS-485 communication feature.
Remote control becomes possible.
●Home Run Wiring
1. Connect with a RS-485 camera in Home Run wiring as
shown in the figure.
2. Set the LINE SELECT switch to 2 or 4.
Notes:
•Before connecting RS-485 cameras to DATA1 to 3, data
port setting through WJ-SX150A Administrator Console
is necessary. (Refer to p. 96 Data Port.)
•Recommended for RS-485 communication is AWG#22
or thicker one. The cable should be shielded, two-wire,
twisted pair, and with low impedance.
•Set the LINE SELECT switch to 4 when programming
preset position of WV-CSR600/650 Series camera is
connected to the unit.●Daisy Chain Wiring
1. Draw up a plan for connection between the cameras
and the input channels of the matrix switcher, and the
assignment of unit addresses to cameras.
2. Set the LINE SELECT switch to 2. Also, set the connect-
ed devices switch if required.
3. Connect one end of the cable to RS-485 (CAMERA),
and the other end to the first camera in the chain, as
shown in the figure. Repeat this procedure for all cam-
eras. 
4. Set the termination switches of the cameras at the chain
ends to ON. Cameras termination switches must be set
to OFF except the ones at the chain ends.
Notes:
•Set the same number for the cameras unit address as
and CAMERA IN.
•Check the settings of the camera addresses when
using RS-485 cameras. Operations from the system
controller will be invalid if the camera addresses are set
improperly.
•Do not use addresses other than 1 to 16 for individual
cameras (More than 17 cameras are not allowed).
•Do not set the same address for more than one camera
in an RS-485 chain.
•Termination is the key to data transmission and recep-
tion in the chain. While the other switches are set to
OFF, only the switches at the chain ends must be set to
ON.
•The termination of this units RS-485 camera port is
always set to ON. Connect the unit at the end of the
daisy chain.
•The more equipment there is in the chain, the slower
the response may be.
Matrix Switcher
RS-485 type camera
2
DATA  3 D ATA  2
TERM
OFF ON
4
RS485(CAMERA)LINE
SELECT
RS485(CAMERA)
DATA  4
PS•DATA DATA HDRDATA  1
Set it to 
position 4.
WV-CPR450 and others  (For the 
Termination Switch positions, refer 
to the oprating instractions of the 
camera.)
(A)(B)GND
OFF ON
Matrix Switcher
2
DATA  3 D ATA  2
TERM
OFF ON
4
RS485(CAMERA)LINE
SELECT
RS485(CAMERA)
DATA  4DATA  1
Set it to 
position 2.
DATA HDR
PS•DATA
RB
RA
TBTAGND
NoneMatrix switchers rear panel
TB
TA
RB
RA
RS485 Port 
						

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■ Connection with the Monitors
Connect the monitors to the MONITOR OUT connectors at
the units rear panel with the coaxial cable.
The connectors MONITOR OUT 1 to 4 are associated to
Monitor 1 to 4. When you control the monitors from a PS·
Data controller, the connectors MONITOR OUT are associ-
ated to Unit 1 to 4.
Martix Switcher
Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 4 Monitor 3
2 14
3MONITOR OUT
(A)(B)GND
OFF ON(A)(B)GND
OFF ON
WV-CPR450 and others
Set it to 2 or 4
(the same as
the connected
equipment).
The switch on a daisy-
chain-connected unit 
other than the 
extremities must be set 
to OFF.The switch on the end 
unit should be set to 
ON.
(For the termination 
switch positions, refer 
to the operating 
instruction of the 
corresponding unit.)
Matrix Switcher
2
DATA  3 D ATA  2
TERM
OFF ON
4
RS485(CAMERA)LINE
SELECT
RS485(CAMERA) PS•DATA
DATA  4DATA  1DATA HDR
Auto termination works inside the matrix switcher.  
Matrix Switcher 
CAMERA1 12
23
3
DATA  3 D ATA  2
OUTIN4 45
56
67
78
89
910
1016
16
RS485(CAMERA)
DATA  1
Unit address 1 Unit address 2 Unit address 3 Unit address 4
Set the same 
number for the 
cameras unit 
address as and 
CAMERA IN. 
						

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■ Connection with the Alarm
Sensors
Connect the sensor switches to the units alarm port, as
shown in the example.
Notes:
•Alarm inputs that are simultaneous or with very short
intervals will be ignored.
Allow for at least 100 ms interval from one alarm input to
the next.
•Confirm the alarm sensor type (N.O. or N.C.) and con-
figure the system through SETUP MENU (OSD) or WJ-
SX150A Administrator Console.
The factory setting is N.O.
N.O.:Normally Open alarm contact
N.C.:Normally Closed alarm contact
•Alarm pins assigned as the time adjusting (TIME) termi-
nals cannot be used as alarm input terminals.
•The specification of Recover Input:5 V DC / 0 V (low-
active)
Recover Input, which resets alarm signals, is Pin No. 13
of the ALARM port. To reset alarm signals, contact GND
and Recover Input. 
When you connect Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD100
Series to the matrix switcher, set the recorders alarm
polarity to Open-collector low by setting the MODE
switch #6 to off.
25 13141
Alarm
Sensor 1
Alarm
Sensor 2
ALARMRecover
Input
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13Alarm Input 1
Alarm Input 3
Alarm Input 5
Alarm Input 7
Alarm Input 9
Alarm Input 11
Alarm Input 13
Alarm Input 15
GND
Alarm Output 1
Alarm Output 3
GND
Recover Input Pin No. Designation
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25Alarm Input 2
Alarm Input 4
Alarm Input 6
Alarm Input 8
Alarm Input 10
Alarm Input 12
Alarm Input 14
Alarm Input 16
GND
Alarm Output 2
Alarm Output 4
GND Pin No. Designation
■ Connection with the System
Controllers
Connect the system controller to the DATA 1 to 4 port at the
units rear panel with the modular cable.
Notes:
•Up to four system controllers are connectable.
•Connect them in home run.
•In the factory default setting, the DATA 4 port is a
PS·Data terminal. To connect a terminal-mode system
controller to this port, you need to change the data port
setting through SETUP MENU or WJ-SX150A
Administrator Console. (Refer to pp. 74 or 96.)
Matrix Switcher
System controller System controller
2
DATA  3 D ATA  2
TERM
OFF ON
4
RS485(CAMERA)LINE
SELECT
RS485(CAMERA) PS•DATA
DATA  4 DATA HDRDATA  1
RB
RA
TBTAGND
GNDMatrix switchers rear panel
DATA 1 to 4 
TB
TA
RB
RA
DATA1 to DATA4 Port 
						

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■Connection with Digital Disk
Recorder WJ-HD500 Series
Note: Refer to a service manual procurable in your area, for
details on the connection with a recorder (after the net-
work board installation) to operate via LAN or the
Internet.
●To Confirm the Images from a
Recorder Connected to the Unit
The following is the description of the connection between a
recorder and this unit to confirm the images from the
recorder.
1. Set the unit address of the recorder to 1. Then, confirm
that the recorder’s CAMERA GENLOCK is set to OFF in
its SETUP MENU. (Refer to the recorders operating
instructions.)
2. Connect the unit’s CAM OUT 1 to 16 connectors to the
recorder’s VIDEO IN 1 to 16 connectors with a coaxial
cable.
3. Connect the unit’s EXT IN connector to the recorder’s
MULTI SCREEN OUT connector with a coaxial cable.
4. Connect the unit’s DATA HDR connector to the
recorder’s DATA port with a modular cable.
(The control data and alarm signal will be output from
the unit to the recorder.)
Notes:
•You cannot record the camera images in maximum
recording rate through this connection. Refer to the next
connection example in this page.
Matrix SwitcherMonitor
Recorder
16
1615
1514
1413
1312
1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
432
2
3
1
1
SIGNAL GND10/100BASE-TSPOT
OUTIN EXT STORAGE COPY
CONTROL ALARM
VIDEOMODEDATAREMOTE(WV-CU50)GEN-LOCK OUTSERIAL
INOUT
OUTMULTI SCREEN OUTAUDIO
CAMERA1
1
2
2
3 3 2
DATA  3 D ATA  2SERIAL ALARM
TERM
OFF ON4
2
1
43
EXT OUT
(REC OUT)
CAMERA
SW  INRS485(CAMERA)LINE
SELECTMONITOR OUT
EXT IN
(PLAY IN)
OUT
IN
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
13
14
14
15
15
16 16
RS485(CAMERA)PS•DATA
DATA  4 DATA HDRDATA  1
EXT IN
MULTI SCREEN 
OUTDATA HDRMONITOR
OUT
■Connection with the Alarm
Output
Pins #10, 11, 23 and 24 (open collector) turns to 0 V while
the alarm is activated. These terminals can drive external
warning devices such as a buzzer or lamp of up to 100 mA,
16 V DC. If the rating exceeds 100 mA, 16 V DC use a relay
as shown in Example 2.
Alarm signals are output from the terminals until the reset.
Example 1:Direct drive connection
Example 2:Connection of devices exceeding drive
Note:An alarm signal is output from the Master unit and a
unit activated by the alarm. Be careful of connections
as the Master unit outputs alarm signals to directly-con-
nected devices any time when an alarm is activated.
NO
C NC
To  Buzzer
Relay
+12V
GND
NC: Normally Closed Contact
NO: Normally Open Contact
C: Common
Buzzer 
						

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●To Record the Camera Images in Maximum
Recording Rate
The following is the description of the connection between a
recorder and this unit for the maximum-rate recording.
1.Set the unit address of the recorder to 1. Then, set the
recorder’s CAMERA GENLOCK to ON in its SETUP
MENU. (Refer to the recorders operating instructions.)
2.Connect the unit’s CAM OUT 1 to 16 connectors to the
recorder’s VIDEO IN 1 to 16 connectors with a coaxial
cable.
3.Connect the unit’s EXT IN connector to the recorder’s
GENLOCK OUT connector with a coaxial cable.
4.Connect the unit’s DATA HDR connector to the
recorder’s DATA port with a modular cable.
(The control data and alarm signal will be output from
the unit to the recorder.)
5.After the connection, set the unit’s EXT IN to GENLOCK
ON through SETUP MENU or WJ-SX150A Administrator
Console (Refer to pp. 71 or 97).
Notes:
•You need WJ-HD500A or a newer model for the maxi-
mum-rate recording.
•The playback, multiscreen output or live images from the
recorder are not displayed on Monitor 1 to 4. To confirm
the images, you need to connect another monitor with
the recorder. 
•The recorder will not operate if its unit address is set to
other than 1.
•Make sure the recorder’s unit address is set to 1
through SETUP MENU or WJ-SX150A Administrator
Console. (Refer to pp. 71 or 97.) If another number is
selected, you cannot control the recorder.
Matrix Switcher
Recorder
16
1615
1514
1413
1312
1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
432
2
3
1
1
SIGNAL GND10/100BASE-TSPOT
OUTIN EXT STORAGE COPY
CONTROL ALARM
VIDEOMODEDATAREMOTE(WV-CU50)GEN-LOCK OUTSERIAL
INOUT
OUTMULTI SCREEN OUTAUDIO
EXT IN
GENLOCK 
OUT MULTI 
SCREEN
OUTDATA DATA HDR
Monitor
CAMERA1
1
2
2
3 3 2
DATA  3 D ATA  2SERIAL ALARM
TERM
OFF ON4
2
1
43
EXT OUT
(REC OUT)
CAMERA
SW  INRS485(CAMERA)LINE
SELECTMONITOR OUT
EXT IN
(PLAY IN)
OUT
IN
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
13
14
14
15
15
16 16
RS485(CAMERA)PS•DATA
DATA  4 DATA HDRDATA  1
•Make sure the recorder’s unit address is set to 1
through SETUP MENU or WJ-SX150A Administrator
Console. (Refer to pp. 71 or 97.) If another number is
selected, you cannot control the recorder. 
						

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●To Control a Recorder via the
Network
The following is the description of the connection between
a recorder and this unit to control the recorder via the net-
work.
1. Set the recorders unit address to a number 5 or larger .
(Refer to the recorders operating instructions.)
2. Connect the unit’s CAM OUT 1 to 16 connectors to the
recorder’s VIDEO IN 1 to 16 connectors with a coaxial
cable.
3. Connect the unit’s DATA HDR and DATA4 connectors
to the recorder’s DATA port with a daisy chain connec-
tion cable kit (WV-CA48/10K).
(The control data and alarm signal will be output from
the unit to the recorder.)
4. Select the recorder’s new unit address, which is set in
Step 1, in 600 RECORDER (refer to p. 71 ) of SETUP
MENU or the Recorder (refer to p. 97 ) window of WJ-
SX150A Administrator Console.
5. Through a browser, set the unit address of an optional
network board (WJ-HDB502) to a number other than 1.
(Refer to WJ-HDB502 Operating Instructions.) 
6. Refer to p. 38, p. 40 and p. 41 for MONITOR OUT con-
nection, MULTI SCREEN OUT connection, and EXT IN
connection.
Notes:
•You will need WJ-HD500A or a newer model, in which
an optional network board (WJ-HDB502) is installed.
•Select the PS·Data protocol for the DATA 4 setting.
(Refer to p. 74 CAMERA/DATA1 - 4 PORT or p. 96 Data
Port.) If the terminal mode is selected, you cannot con-
trol the recorder.
•The recorder will not be operable if its unit address is
set to 1/2/3/4.
•If the recorders unit address in Step 1 and the recorder
setting in Step 4 are different, the recorder will not be
operable.
•In these connections, you cannot use a PS·Data system
controller.
Matrix SwitcherMonitor
Recorder*
16
1615
1514
1413
1312
1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
432
2
3
1
1
SIGNAL GND10/100BASE-TSPOT
OUTIN EXT STORAGE COPY
CONTROL ALARM
VIDEOMODEDATAREMOTE(WV-CU50)GEN-LOCK OUTSERIAL
INOUT
OUTMULTI SCREEN OUTAUDIO
* WJ-HD500A or Newer Models with Network Board (WJ-HDB502)
** LAN : Local Area Network
CAMERA1
1
2
2
3 3 2
DATA  3 D ATA  2SERIAL ALARM
TERM
OFF ON4
2
1
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EXT OUT
(REC OUT)
CAMERA
SW  INRS485(CAMERA)LINE
SELECT
MONITOR OUT
EXT IN
(PLAY IN)
OUT
IN
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
13
14
14
15
15
16 16
RS485(CAMERA)PS•DATA
DATA  4 DATA HDRDATA  1
EXT IN
MULTI SCREEN 
OUTDATA HDR
DATA
DATA4
(PS·Data)
MONITOR
OUT
Daisy Chain Connection Kit
(WV-CA48/10K)
HUB/Router
LAN Cable
10/100 BASE-T
LAN**