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Bosch LTC 8016/90 Allegiant Bilinx Data Interface
LTC 8016/90 Key Features
• | Bilinx technology interface for Allegiant Series matrix switcher/controllers |
• | Up-the-coax Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ), auxiliary, and preposition control |
• | Down-the-coax event reporting |
• | Auto-sensing setup for simplified installation |
• | Data input allows other devices to control Bilinx PTZ cameras |
• | Cascade units to control up to 496 Bilinx cameras |
LTC 8016/90 Description
The LTC 8016/90 Allegiant Bilinx Data Interface unit is an accessory used for
communicating over-the-coax, with up to 16 Bilinx-capable AutoDome® and/or
Dinion™ Series cameras. Compatible with all seven Allegiant Series matrix
switcher/controllers, the LTC 8016 provides complete control of pan/tilt/zoom,
auxiliaries, and pre-position functions of Bilinx enabled AutoDome Series
cameras. In addition, complete programming of Dinion Series cameras and
AutoDomes via their on-screen menus is supported.
LTC 8016/90 Functions
Bilinx technology also supports camera-generated event reporting to the
Allegiant. This technology allows remote alarm inputs and motion event data to
be sent to the Allegiant without the need for additional wiring between the
camera site and the main control location.
The LTC 8016 is designed so that other Bi-Phase code generating products, like
Bosch Digital Videos Recorders, can be used with the unit for control of PTZ
functions and camera menu access over the video cable. This high level of
flexibility provides a low cost per channel solution whenever control and
configuration of remote cameras is needed.
With Bilinx technology, installation costs are reduced because no additional
data communication cabling to the camera site is required. Installation time is
also reduced; once the cameras and data cable to the LTC 8016 are connected, and
its group ID number is set, all other internal settings are configured
automatically.
Use of the LTC 8016 also reduces camera installation time because there is no
need to set AutoDome site addresses. At initial connection of an AutoDome camera
to the LTC 8016, its identification is automatically established. The LTC 8016
is supplied in an enclosure compatible with mounting in an EIA 48 cm (19 in.)
rack, requiring only a 1-unit rack height. To support large systems, up to 31
units can be cascaded, comprising up to 496 Bilinx-compatible cameras.
The LTC 8016 can also be used to transmit Bilinx communications over a number of
video transmission systems. Example devices include fiber optic links and
external balun devices that use CAT5 twisted pair cables for video
communication.
LTC 8016/90 Functions
Voltage Range | 108 to 264 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Power at Rated Voltage | 15 W |
Maximum Video Signal Distances | |
Coax | Up to 300 m (1000 ft) using standard CCTV-grade RG-59U with copper center conductor and copper braided shield; up to 600 m (2000 ft.) using CCTV-grade RG-11 or RG-6. |
Fiber | Up to 600 m (2000 ft) using LTC 4630 and LTC 4631 Series fiber optic modules. Note: This distance includes the length of coax cables used between the devices and the fiber optic link. |
Other | Up to 230 m (750 ft) using CAT5E cable that meets ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A requirements with NV-211 or NV-214 A-M BNC-to-twisted Balun devices (or similar passive device pair). Note: When using twisted pair links of this type, some degradation in video quality may be experienced at distances beyond 150°m (500°ft). |
Front Panel Indicators | |
Status / Power | LED |
Rear Panel Indicators | |
System Data Link Indicator | Green LED |
Data Activity Indicator | Yellow LED |
Bi-Phase Code Indicator | Green LED |
Bilinx Video Signal Presence | One (1) green LED for each of 16 channels |
Ethernet Port | Green LED indicates link; Yellow LED indicates activity |
Rear Panel Controls | |
Group ID | Three (3) rotary switches |
Rear Panel Connectors | |
Bilinx Video Inputs | 16 BNC connectors; accepts standard NTSC/PAL baseband composite video signals or video signals from Bilinx-capable cameras; 0.5–1.4 Vp-p; 75 Ohm terminated; TVS protected inputs provide improved protection against transients |
Video Outputs | Male 34-pin video ribbon connector; provides 16 video outputs (unity gain using active circuitry); mating 2 m (6°ft) 16-channel LTC 8809/00 cable included |
Bi-Phase Data Interface | 6-position removable terminal block with "+"," –", and "shield" input connections and "+"," –", and "shield" looping output connections, with attached end-of-line termination resistor |
PC Interface | Male 9-pin sub D-connector |
RS-232 Data Interface1 | Female 9-pin sub D-connector for Allegiant RS-232 interface |
RS-485 Data Interface1 | Female 9-pin sub D-connector for Allegiant RS-485 interface port connection |
RS-485 ‘Looping’ Data Interface1 | Female 9-pin sub D-connector, for data interface to cascaded LTC 8016 unit |
1.One (1), 2 m (6 ft) data interface cable is supplied for use with the Allegiant RS-232 interface, the Allegiant RS-485 interface, or the cascade configuration looping connection. | |
Ethernet Interface | RJ-45 connector, supporting 10/100 BaseT (reserved for future use) |
Power Cord | Two (2) detachable 3-wire IEC cords with grounded plug, 1.83 m (6 ft.); one with European continental plug type and one with US plug type |
Temperature | |
Operating | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
Storage | –10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) |
Humidity | 0% to 90% relative, non-condensing |
Construction | Steel chassis with sheet metal cover and plastic bezel |
Finish | Charcoal case |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 440 x 305 x 40 mm (17.3 x 12 x 1.7 in.) |
Weight | 3.8 kg (8.5 lb) |
Rack-mount Kit (included) | For mounting unit in an EIA 48 cm (19 in.) rack |