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 RESETAUTO FOCUS
Video Monitor
Camera Site
Control Site
ALARM INPUT/OUTPUT
(See page 14)CAMERA
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
D ATA
COAX
RS485
900 m or less 
(Using RG-59U,
BELDEN 9259 or 
equivalent cable)
(Coaxial Multiplex 
Communication)
Note:Refer to the operating instructions of each system component for connection and operation. 
						

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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
PROGRAM
PRESET CAMERA
FUNCTIONSETUP
ESC HOME
SET PRESET
WIDE TELE NEAR AU X1B/W AU TO
WIPER
AU X2DEFUP
DOWN L
FA R
FOCUS
IRIS
CLOSS OPENPROGRAMALARMIRIS RESETAUTO FOCUS
Video Monitor Time Lapse VCR
D ATA
COAX
RS485
CAMERA
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
Note:Refer to the operating instructions of each system component for connection and operation. 
						

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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
ESC HOME
SET PRESET
WIDE TELE NEAR AUX1B/W AU TO
WIPER
AU X2DEFUP
DOWN L
FA R
FOCUS
IRIS
CLOSS OPENPROGRAMALARMIRIS RESETAUTO FOCUS
Video Monitor
DATA PORT Transmitter
Receiver
DATA PORT VIDEO OUT
CAMERA IN
VIDEO OUT RS-485 Cable
Coaxial Cable
RS485 DATA
TERM LINECOAX
RS485 4
2 ON
OFFR TA B A B G
Public lines
Video signal
RS-485 signal
Camera Site
Control Site
Notes:
• Refer to the operating instructions for each system component for connecting and operating them.
• If the public line is busy, then it may cause instability for the system operation. 
						

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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
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Cable-loss Compensation Setting
The maximum allowable cable length between a camera and a controller is 900 m (3 000 ft) when using an RG-59U BELDEN
or equivalent cable. Cable loss compensation can be adjusted in the setup menu as S, M or L.
Camera WV-CU161C
A m (A ft)
   0 (0)≤ A < 400 m (1 300 ft)→ S
  400 (1 300)≤ A < 700 m (2 300 ft)→ M
  700 (2 300)≤ A < 900 m (3 000 ft)→ L
Cable compensation 
parameter in WV-CU161C
Setup menu Cable length (with RG-59U
BELDEN 9259 or equivalent)
Unit: m (ft) 
						

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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 is the upper position.
Upper position:Used when connecting with a Time Lapse VCR. The terminals function as ALARM IN, ALARM OUT,
RECOVER IN and RESET OUT.
Lower position:Used when connecting with multiple alarm sensors. The terminals function as ALARM IN 1-4.
Termination Switch 
This switch opens or terminates the RS-485 line. The default setting is ON.
ON:Used when connecting one to one. The line is terminated by a 150-ohm resister.
OFF:The line is open.
Line Switch 
This switch specifies the RS-485 communication mode. Match it to the mode used by the connected devices. The default set-
ting is 4.
4:4-line full duplex
2:2-line half duplex
Data Switch 
This switch specifies the data communication route between the controller and the camera. The default setting is COAX.
COAX:Control commands and status information are transmitted and received through a coaxial cable.
RS485:Commands and status are transmitted and received through an RS-485 cable connected to the RS-485 terminal.
RS485 DATA
TERM LNE
COAX
RS485 4
2 ON
OFF
R TA B A B G
Rear Panel
ALARM
RESET OUT
ALARM IN RECOVER IN ALARM OUT ALARM IN
1 2 G 3 4 
						

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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 side panels and the bottom panel by removing the twelve screws. The SW100 mounted inside the con-
troller can be seen.
Internal Switch Setting
Bottom 
Cover
Panasonic
SW1SW1
O.C 0/5V
SW100Side Panel Bottom Cover
Side Panel
• The internal switch setting should be performed by qualified service personnel or system installers.
• Unplug the controller power cord from the electric outlet before setting the internal switch in order to reduce the risk of
electric shocks.
Caution:
The internal switches, SW1 and SW100, can be readjusted to change the recover output signal form or character display mode
from the default settings. 
						

							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  ................................................................................................ Page 22
COMMUNICATION .................................................................................................... Page 25
SETUP MENU
Displaying the Setup Menu
1. Check that the camera, monitor and peripherals are
correctly and securely connected.
2. Switch all the system components on.
The operation indicator of the WV-CU161C lights up,
and the picture of the camera appears on the monitor.
3. Press the CAMERA SETUP/SETUP/PROGRAM button
for 2 seconds or more while the SHIFT indicator is lit.
4. The SETUP MENU appears.
Note:The COMMUNICATION parameter appears when the
DATA switch is set to RS-485 (See page 16).
Buttons & Controls used in the
Setup Menu
SHIFT button + CAMERA SETUP/SETUP/PROGRAM
button:
Press the CAMERA SETUP/SETUP/PROGRAM button
for 2 seconds or more while the SHIFT indicator is lit.PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button:
Press this button to confirm the parameter selection or
to enter a submenu for an item marked with  .
HOME/ESC button:
Press this button to return to the previous menu.
WV-CU161C SETUP MENU *.**
   ALARM SETUP
   SYSTEM SETUP
   PRESET DATA LOAD
   COMMUNICATION
PROGRAM
PRESETSET PRESET
ESC HOME
SHIFT
CAMERA
SETUP
SETUP
PROGRAM
Up: To select a setup item.
Down: To select a setup item.
Left: To decrease the parameter.
Right: To increase the parameter.
DOWN LRUP
LR
UP
DOWNR
UP
DOWN LR
•Joystick Controller 
						

							•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 button. 
The setup menu appears depending on the ALARM
switch setting on the rear of the controller.
ALARM PRESET appears on the bottom of the menu
when the ALARM switch is set to the upper position to
connect with a time lapse VCR.
ALARM TERMINAL    appears on the bottom of the
menu when the ALARM switch is set to the lower posi-
tion to connect with four sensors.
Alarm Display Setting
This item lets you select whether or not to display an
“ALARM” text line on the monitor when an alarm is activat-
ed.
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Move the cursor to ALARM DISPLAY.
3. Select ON or OFF using the joystick, and then press the
SET button. The factory setting is ON.
ON:Display is enabled.
OFF:Display is disabled.
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Note:The display time differs depending on the Alarm
Output Setting.
Site Alarm Setting
This item lets you enable or disable the controller to receive
the camera site alarm.
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select SITE ALARM by moving the joystick up or down.
3. Select SITE ALARM ON or OFF by moving the joystick
to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is ON.
ON:The controller receives the site alarm (Video Motion
Detection: VMD) issued by the camera. 
OFF:The site alarm is disabled.
Terminal Alarm Setting
This item lets you enable or disable the controller to receive
the alarm signal from the alarm connector.
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select TERM.ALARM by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Select TERM.ALARM ON or OFF by moving the joystick
to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is ON.
ON:Alarm activation through the terminal is received.
OFF:Alarm activation through the terminal is no
received.
Alarm Output Setting 
This item lets you select the duration that the following three
functions continue working for after an alarm activation.
• The ALARM is displayed on the monitor (ALARM DIS-
PLAY ON mode).
• The alarm is output to external devices (from the
ALARM OUTPUT connector).
• The buzzer sounds (ALARM BUZZER ON mode).
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select ALARM OUTPUT by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Select the desired alarm output duration of 1S-30S,
40S, 50S, 1MIN, 2MIN, 3MIN, 4MIN, 5MIN EXT or OFF
by moving the joystick to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is 10S.
EXT:The alarm signal continues to be output from the
alarm output connector until the alarm is reset. The
alarm is not automatically reset.
1S-5MIN:The alarm signal is only supplied from the
alarm output connector for the set time. The alarm is
automatically reset after the set time. The ALARM
indicator changes from blinking to a steady light.
OFF:No alarm output signal is supplied. (The alarm is
deactivated.)
      ALARM SETUP
   ALARM DISPLAY ON
   SITE ALARM    ON
   TERM.ALARM    ON
   ALARM OUTPUT  10S
   ALARM BUZZER  ON
   ALARM PRESET  –
      ALARM SETUP
   ALARM DISPLAY ON
   SITE ALARM    ON
   TERM.ALARM    ON
   ALARM OUTPUT  10S
   ALARM BUZZER  ON
   ALARM TERMINAL