Dedicated Micros Oracle Installation Manual

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Dedicated Micros ©2008 OracleUpgrading Dome SoftwareThe Oracle dome has an expanded feature and control set over other domes, which are onlyavailable through the Dedicated Micros PTZ protocol.These features are accessed through a set of web pages available on the latest Dedicated Microsmachines (DV-IP Server, DV-IP RT, DV-IP HD and HighVu Excel) and that will have access tothis dome. These pages will be available through the familiar unit interface and will allow easyconfiguration of the domes features.To upgrade dome software via RS485;Note: The dome must be configured to RS485 telemetry to perform the software upgrade (RedSwitch to position 2).Software is downloaded via the RS485 telemetry link on the dome, using a USB to RS485 converteron the PC.1. Download the software ‘domecfg’ and the application upgrade software from theDedicated Micros website.2. Connect a USB to 485 converter to a USB port on your PC (see note below fordetails of pin out for 9way Dtype connector).3. Connect the RS485 serial lead from the Oracle dome to the output of the USB to485 converter.4. Launch the ‘Domecfg’ application.5. Select ‘Setup’ (tab top left of window) in ComPorts window select drop-downmenu and select the PC COM port that has been assigned to the USB to RS485converter.7. Ensure the following settings are selected:Baud rates: 9600Parity: NoneData bits: 8Stop bits: 1Flow control: Xon char 17Xoff char 198. Select ‘OK’9. Select the Camera number (Cam box top left window) to ensure the upgradeprogram addresses the packets to the relevant dome.10. Confirm that correct COM port has been selected by using the Up (U), Down (D),Left (L) and Right (R) buttons to move the dome.If settings are correct the dome should move when requested.If not, check; The camera number equates to the dome address switch settings andthat the USB to RS485 converter is correctly configured.11. Select ‘File->Open’ and navigate to the downloaded application upgrade softwarezip file. Left click the file and then press ‘Open’.12. Select ‘Upload’ to transfer the file to the dome. Upgrade takes approximatelytwenty minutes, the progress can be monitored using the ‘Domecfg’ application orby viewing the camera that is being upgraded via the unit it is connected to.Important: The dome must not be powered down whilst a software download is in progress.Powering down the dome could permanently corrupt the dome software.13. When the upgrade is complete, the ‘Domecfg’ application will display ‘Finished’.14. Disconnect the RS485 telemetry cable from the USB to 485 converter andreconnect to the serial port of the DVR.15. Confirm correct operation using telemetry control of the DVR