Thank you for purchasing one of our products. Please read this manual before using this
product. When using this product, always follow the instructions contained in this manual,
and pay attention to the safety information.
Do not expose this product to water, rain or moisture.
Doing this can result in electric shock or re.
Never take this product apart or try to modify it.
Doing so is very dangerous and could result in electric shock.
Do not store this product near open ame.
Do not use this product near open ame or place lit or ammable items, such as
candles, incense, ect., on it.
Do not place any containers lled with water or other liquids near this product.
Doing so could result in re or electric shock if the liquid spills and enters the product or
gets it wet. If a liquid spills near this product, unplug the product immediately.
Do not remove or insert the power supply with wet hands.
Doing so could result in electric shock.
Do not use the power supply in any of the following ways.
Doing so could result in re or electric shock.
Modifying or heating the power cable
Damaging the power cable
Bending or tugging on the power cable unnecessarily
Knotting or kinking the power cable
Setting heavy objects on the power cable
When moving this product , rst unplug the power supply from the outlet. Do not
tug the cable or move this product with the power supply plugged into the outlet.
Doing so could damage the cable, possibly resulting in re or electric shock.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover.
No parts inside the product can be serviced by the user. If your product needs service
contact:
Compu-Video Systems Inc. at (845) 737-7009.
Usage Environment
Avoid using or storing this product in areas such as those listed below. Doing so could
damage the product or cause it to malfunction.
Areas exposed to heat or ames
Humid areas and areas where water is used
Handling this product
Do not drop or apply a strong force to this product or any included or connected parts.
Do not spill liquids around or inside this product or drop ammable objects around or
inside it.
Power Supply
Only use the supplied power supply which is designed specically for this product.
Do not allow the plug to come into contact with metal or water.
This Product is not designed for contact medical use
Do not use this product for medical applications that could result in patient contact.
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate. It is intended for professional
end users having the skills to evaluate and use the data properly. Compu-Video assumes
no liability in connection with damages incurred while using this product.
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Fig. 1
Rear View
· Ability to Home on either camera with alarm override
· Field Adjustable Alarm hold timer
· Variable dwell time
· High quality Color Video operation
· Uses a standard RJ12, 6-6 telephone jack for Alarm inputs
· Can be used with a standard 6-4 telephone phone jack if the internal contact closure is
not used
The CATS-2 is designed to accept a remote contact closure for each video input. When
the desired contacts are closed by a button or relay, the appropriate picture is selected. A
master timer is then activated that can be adjusted to guarantee that the picture remains
on the screen for the desired hold time. An internal contact is also closed that can be
used to activate a VCR, a door chime or any controllable external device.
Each switcher should contain each of the following items:
·Instruction sheet
·Power Pack
·Switcher
If the CATS-2K was purchased you will also receive a RJ12 6-6 wall jack and a 6-6 cable.
The CATS-2 Switcher is a 2 input, alarming sequential switcher with many quality
features:
Door Bell
CVWJ6
Door Bell
Cable Requirements:
The cable run from the phone plate should not exceed 300 feet and it is recommended
that 24 GA wire or larger is used. Do not connect the wires for the alarm to any other
piece of equipment or voltage source as you may damage the inputs to the alarm circuitry.
If you provide the cable , it must have a reversal in wire. (Example).
If a RJ-12 6-4 cable and wall plate is used, the contact closure control for the VCR will be
disabled.
Note:
1) Some blocks are wired differently. It is important to follow the color code, not the screw
number on the block.
2) For RJ12, 6-4 there will be no white or blue wires for contact closure out.
1. White
3. Red
5. Yellow
4. Green
6. Blue
2. Black
RJ12 6-6
To VCR
1
2
Fig. 2
Phone Plug Diagram
Fig. 3
Wiring Diagram
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Looking at the ends of phone wire connectors
Blue Wire
Blue Wire
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Power Up:
When the CATS-2 switcher is rst turned on, the unit will go into alarm and remain until the
internal timer clears. After connecting the video and the Normally open contact closures
to the Alarm input you can adjust timer hold time in the unit. Turning the unit over, there is
a small screwdriver adjustment that will vary the timer. See Fig. 3
Operation:
1) Connect the power supply to the switcher by pushing the power connector into the rear
of the switcher until it can go no further.
2) Plug in the power pack to a 115VAC source. Turn on the switcher by rotating the “Scan
Rate” knob to the right. The speed at which the channels are selected is adjusted by
this knob.
3) SCAN: Place all of the switches in the center position. The LED’s (lights) will
sequence at the rate set by the knob.
4) 1 or 2: Will freeze the scan to the selected position.
The CATS-2 is designed to pass high quality Color video and is packaged in a small, easy
to install housing. With the CVS 5 year warrantee on parts and labor you will realize that
we consider the quality of the product the most important part of our designs. See your
local CVS dealer or call for further information.
Max
Min
Fig. 4
Hold Time Adjust
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CATS-2
SEQUENTIAL VIDEO SWITCHER
KEY FEATURES:
· High Quality Video Performance
· Terminating Inputs
· N/O Contact Outputs
· UL Listed Power Supply
· High Quality Construction
· Made in the USA
Compu-Video System’s CATS-2 is a high performance 2x1 composite video alarming
sequential switcher. The switcher is designed to handle up to two high resolution color video
sources and uses an external UL listed power supply to meet today’s safety
requirements. Alarm Activation using external contact closures from a door bell button,
motion detector or any N/O dry contacts. Optional equipment: CVWJ6 break out box,
CVWJ4 break out box, CV66, CV612 cables CV46, CV412 cables.
Video
Input Impedance: 75 ohms (CTS) Terminated
10k ohms (CLS) Looping
Max Video Input: 2vpp
Output Source Impedance: 75 ohm
Frequency Response: 15mHz +/- 0.7dB
Gain: Unity +/- 3%
Diff. Gain: <0.5%
Diff. Phase Error: <0.5 Degrees
Max H Tilt: <1%
Max V Tilt: <1%
Alarm
Connector: RJ12 6-6 Telephone Jack
Output: N/O Dry Contact Closures [email protected]
Operational
Switches: 3 Position Toggle Switch
Indicators: LED Lamp For Each Input
Sequence Interval: 3 sec. to 90 sec. Variable
Electrical
Power: UL Listed 12VDC Power Adapter (Supplied)
Input Voltage: 13.5 to 18VDC Iso. Ground
Power Consumption: 1 watt
Mechanical
Connectors: BNC
Power Connector: 3.5mm Phono, Center +
Size: 4.5”L x 4.5”D x 1.30”H
SPECIFICATIONS
All Specications Subject To Change Without Prior Notication
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LIMITED WARRANTY:
Compu-Video Systems warrants this product and all accessories provided with it to be
free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years after the original date
of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage to the product resulting from accident,
misuse or modication.
How The Warranty Works
If this product, or any of the accessories supplied with it, become defective within the
warranty period, Compu-Video Systems Inc. will at its discretion repair, or replace the
product with an equivalent unit of equal or higher value without charge. Overland return
transportation from Compu-Video Systems Inc. to the user is free of charge.
How To Get Service
Please contact CVS by phone for return authorization number and then return the
defective unit, transportation prepaid and a dated proof of purchase to:
Compu-Video Systems Inc.
37 Arden Drive
Garrison, NY 10524
The customer is responsible for all costs incurred from shipping the product back to
Compu-Video Systems.
Obtaining Technical Help/Service
Web Site: www.compuvideosystems.com
Phone: (845) 737-7009
Fax: (845) 737-0426
In no event shall Compu-Video Systems Inc.
be liable for Consequential Damages.
Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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