Panasonic System Controller Wv Cu161c Operating Instructions

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CONNECTION & SETTING
System Connection
Basic Connection
The WV-CU161C can be connected with a camera, a Time Lapse VCR and a video monitor as in the typical system configura-
tion shown below.
Combination Camera
WV-CU161C
Time Lapse VCR
System Controller WV-CU             C123467890
5SHIFT OPERATE ALARM
RESET
RESET SUSPEND
CAMERA
SETUPPATROL
PLAY
PROGRAM
PRESET CAMERA
FUNCTIONSETUP
ESC HOME
SET PRESET
WIDE TELE NEAR AUX1B/W AUTO
WIPER
AUX2DEFUP
DOWNR L
FA R
FOCUS
IRIS
CLOSS OPENPROGRAMALARMIRIS...

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Connecting more Cameras
A bi-directional video switcher purchased separately can be installed when connecting more than one camera. Video signal
reception, camera control and alarm input reception are only available between the camera selected and the controller due to
the nature of the switcher.
Combination Camera
Video SwitcherCamera HousingCamera
Receiver
R
System Controller
WV-CU161C
System Controller WV-CU             C123467890
5SHIFT OPERATE ALARM
RESET
RESET SUSPEND
CAMERA
SETUPPATROL
PLAY...

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Connecting with a Distant Camera Site
Using two Network Interface Units, that is a Transmitter and a Receiver, will help to extend the distance between the camera
and control sites. An RS-485 is used when the communication line is extended for more than 1200 m (400 ft).
WV-CS854ANetwork Interface Unit
Network Interface Unit
R
System Controller
WV-CU161C
System Controller WV-CU             C123467890
5SHIFT OPERATE ALARM
RESET
RESET SUSPEND
CAMERA
SETUPPATROL
PAY
PROGRAM
PRESET CAMERA
FUNCTIONSERUP...

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Connection with a Time Lapse VCR
Alarm in/out and recover-reset in/out are connected between the time lapse VCR and the rear of the controller.
Note:Use a relay as shown below when connecting an indicator such as a buzzer that exceeds 16 V DC 100 mA.
ALARM IN1 2
G 3 4
Relay
+12 V NC
NO
Alarm Indicator etc.
Time Lapse VCR
1 ALARM IN
2 ALARM OUT
G GROUND
3 RECOVER IN
4 RESET OUT
NC: Normally Closed Contact
NO: Normally Open Contact
24ALARM
IN 1
COM2
ALARM
RESET IN 3
ALARMRECOVER OUT4
ALARM
OUT 5
135...

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RS-485 Connection
Control data is transmitted and received between the con-
troller and other peripherals. Use a shielded cable of data
communication grade, consisting of two twisted pairs suit-
able for RS485. Cable length may be extended up to 1 200
m (4 000 ft).
Internal Diagram
Note:Make sure to turn the DATA switch on the rear of the
controller to RS-485 position.
TR
RS485
A B A B G
GND
5
TB TA RB RA4321
RA  TB  4
3
2
1
TA 
RB  

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Switch Setting
There are four switches on the rear of the controller for specifying the terminal definition and data communication conditions.
A signal form selection switch (SW1) and a character display mode switch (SW100) are mounted inside the controller. These
inner switches do not need to be adjusted when the controller is used with the factory default settings.
Rear Panel Setting
Alarm Terminal Definition Switch 
This switch specifies the functions for the 5-pin terminal. The default setting...

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Recover Output Switch (SW1) 
1. Remove the bottom cover by removing the two screws.
The SW1 mounted inside the controller can be seen.
2. Set the SW1 to the desired position. The default setting
is 0/5V.
0/5V:0V or 5V output, active when it is 5 V.
O.C:Open collector output, active when it is low.
Control capacity is 16 V 500 mA maximum.
3. Place the bottom cover as it was before and fasten the two screws.
Display mode Switch (SW100) 
1. Remove the bottom cover as described above.
2. Remove the two...

3. Set the SW100 to the desired position. The default set-
ting is NOR.
NOR:White letters are displayed with a black border.
REV:Black letters are displayed with a white border.
4. Place the side panels, bottom panel and bottom cover
in their previous positions and fasten the screws that
were previously removed.
SW100
NOR REV
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SETUP MENU
The SETUP MENU has four main submenus: Alarm Setup, System Setup, Preset Data Load and Communication.
All of these main menus are further divided into submenus.
ALARM SETUP ......................................................................................................... Page 20
SYSTEM SETUP ....................................................................................................... Page 22
PRESET DATA LOAD...

•Closing Setup Menu
Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button for 2
seconds or more while the SHIFT indicator is lit.
The SETUP indicator goes off.
Note:The new settings are not saved if the WV-
CU161C power is turned off before completing the
setup. Return to the WV-CU161C SETUP MENU,
complete the setup, and then turn the power off to
save the new settings.
Alarm Setup
Alarm related functions are set up.
1. Display the WV-CU161CC SETUP MENU.
2. Move the cursor to ALARM SETUP  , and then press
the SET...