How to Set Mode Switch Configuration for Panasonic Dome Camera

Panasonic Unified Dome Camera used to communicate to the PS Data compatible system device using an RS485 interface. It is necessary then to set the mode switch which will be different depending on the usage as a receiver or a controller. And the following picture shows the configuration of the mode switch if you need to configure it by yourself.

1. When connecting RS485 cameras, set the termination switch port to ON. Set the RS485 (1) termination switch to On will connect to the RS485 (camera) port 1. Set the RS485 (2) termination switch to On will connect to the RS485 (camera) port 2
2. For 2-wire communication, set the switch No.2 and No.3 to On will connect to the RS485 (camera) port 1. Set the switch No.5 and No.6 to On will connect to the RS485 (camera) port 2
3. For 4-wire communication, set the switch No.2 and No.3 to Off will connect to the RS485 (camera) port 1. Set the switch No.5 and No.6 to Off will connect to the RS485 (camera) port 2

(source: panasonic.com)