CCTV keyboard to PC

[adrian116 0]

Dear all,

I would like to add a cctv keyboard to a network video recorder (NVR) (e.g. omnicast) so that i need to connect the keyboard to the pc through RS232 serial port. The question is that the serial port provided by the keyboard is RJ45, how do i covert RJ45 to RS232? Is it necessary to add a signal converter between RJ45 and RS232? My keyboard is Certis KB10-HI.

 

Thanks all

[thewireguys 3]

Not sure if you can use a analog key board with NVR software. Take a look at this USB one.

 

http://www.axis.com/products/cam_t8310/index.htm

[hardwired 0]

Take a look at the Genetec compatibility list here, at the bottom, for supported keyboards. http://www.genetec.com/Lists/Reference%20Documents/Genetec%20-%20Omnicast%20Supported%20Hardware%20List.pdf

 

Your best chance might be if your keyboard can be set to emulate generic Pelco "P", or Pelco "ASCII" protocol.

 

RJ45 is a connector type, not a communication standard, like RS232. Chances are, though, that the keyboard outputs either RS422 or RS485 data, which could be converted to RS232 fairly easily, with an adaptor.

 

BUT, if the keyboard cannot output data in one of the Genetec supported protocols, it still will not work.

[shropna 0]

I'm read Certis KB10-HI specifications. Forget this option, this keyboard will not work with Omnicast....

[adrian116 0]

doesn't support.....

ok thanks all and really help.