Lumens VS-KB30 Keyboard Controller User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Lumens
Table of Contents
- Lumens VS-KB30 Keyboard Controller
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- Copyright Information
- Safety Instructions
- FCC STATEMENT WARNING
- Product Overview
- LCD Function Menu Description
- Camera Connection Description
- Camera Setting Description
- Descriptions of Major Functions
- Troubleshooting
- Declaration of Conformity
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Lumens VS-KB30 Keyboard Controller
Product Information
The VS-KB30 Keyboard Controller is a device that allows users to control and operate Lumens HD cameras. It is equipped with a panel function that allows users to access camera settings, camera connections, and other major functions. The keyboard controller can be connected to cameras via RS-232, RS-422, or IP connections. It also has an LCD screen display that provides a menu for camera operation.
Product Usage Instructions
- Step 1: To download the latest version of Quick Start Guide, multilingual user manual, software, or driver, visit Lumens https://www.MyLumens.com/support.
- Step 2: Follow the safety instructions in Chapter 1 when setting up and using the keyboard controller.
- Step 3: Connect the keyboard controller to a camera via RS-232, RS-422, or IP connections as described in Chapter 4.
- Step 4: Power on the VS-KB30 by following the instructions in Chapter 5.
- Step 5: Access the LCD Function Menu as described in Chapter 3.
- Step 6: Use the panel function to call the camera, set up/call/cancel preset positions, and set the non-IP camera OSD menu via the keyboard as described in Chapter 6.
- Step 7: When not in use for an extended period, unplug the keyboard controller from the power socket.
Important
To download the latest version of Quick Start Guide, multilingual user
manual, software, or driver, etc., please visit Lumens
https://www.MyLumens.com/support.
Copyright Information
Copyrights © Lumens Digital Optics Inc. All rights reserved. Lumens is a trademark that is currently being registered by Lumens Digital Optics Inc.
Copying, reproducing or transmitting this file is not allowed if a license is not provided by Lumens Digital Optics Inc. unless copying this file is for the purpose of backup after purchasing this product. In order to keep improving the product, Lumens Digital Optics Inc. hereby reserves the right to make changes to product specifications without prior notice. The information in this file is subject to change without prior notice.
To fully explain or describe how this product should be used, this manual may refer to the names of other products or companies without any intention of infringement. Disclaimer of Warranties: Lumens Digital Optics Inc. is neither responsible for any possible technological, editorial errors or omissions, nor responsible for any incidental or related damages arising from providing this file, using, or operating this product.
Safety Instructions
Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the HD Camera:
- Use attachments only as recommended.
- Use the type of power source indicated on this product. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your distributor or local electricity company for advice.
- Always take the following precautions when handling the plug. Failure to do so may result in sparks or fire:
- Ensure the plug is free of dust before inserting it into a socket.
- Ensure that the plug is inserted into the socket securely.
- Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords or multi-way plug boards as this may cause fire or electric shock.
- Do not place the product where the cord can be stepped on as this may result in fraying or damage to the lead or the plug.
- Never allow liquid of any kind to spill into the product.
- Except as specifically instructed in this User Manual, do not attempt to operate this product by yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Refer all servicing to licensed service personnel.
- Unplug the HD Camera during thunderstorms or if it is not going to be used for an extended period. Do not place the HD Camera or remote control on top of vibrating equipment or heated objects such as a car, etc.
- Unplug the HD Camera from the wall outlet and refer servicing to licensed service personnel when the following situations happen:
- If the power cord or plug becomes damaged or frayed.
- If the liquid is spilled into the product or the product has been exposed to rain or water.
Precautions
Warning:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
If the keyboard controller will not be used for an extended time, unplug it from the power socket.
Caution
- Risk of Electric Shock
- Please do not open it by yourself.
Caution:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to licensed service personnel.
- This symbol indicates that this equipment may contain dangerous voltage which could cause electric shock.
- This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this User Manual with this unit.
FCC STATEMENT WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice:
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This
digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment
standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
Product Overview
I/O Introduction
| No | Item | Function Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power button | Turn on/off keyboard power |
| 2 | 12 V DC power port | Connect the included DC power supply adapter and the |
power cable
3| Firmware update button| Enable the firmware update mode on the keyboard
4| Kensington safety lock| Use the safety lock to lock the keyboard for anti-
theft purposes
5| Tally indicator light port| Tally indicator control interface
6| RS232 port| Connect the RS232 adapter cable
7| IP port| Connect the RJ45 network cable
8| RS422 (B) port| Connect the RS422 adapter cable that can control up to 7
units of RS422 camera (Set B)
9| RS422 (A) port| Connect the RS422 adapter cable that can control up to 7
units of RS422 camera (Set A)
10| USB port| Update the keyboard control firmware via a USB disk
Panel Function Introduction
| No | Item | Function Descriptions |
|---|
1
| ****
WB
| Automatic/manual white balance switch
When the setting is automatic white balance, the AUTO indicator will turn on
2
| ****
LOCK
| Lock the control of all image adjustment and rotary buttons
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable the lock;
press and hold for 3 seconds again to cancel the lock
3| EXPOSURE| Auto, Aperture PRI, Shutter PRI
4| IP SETTING BUTTON| Search or add the camera IP setting
5| LCD SCREEN| Display control and setting information of the keyboard
6| RESET| Clear the camera preset position (number key + RESET, press and hold
for 3 seconds)
7| SETUP| Set the keyboard menu (initial password is 0000)
8| PRESET| Store the camera preset position (number key + PRESET, press and
hold for 3 seconds)
9
| ****
P/T SPEED
(L/R DIRECTION)
| Rotate: Adjust/control the speed (on-screen menu) Press: Select OK (on- screen menu)
Press and hold: Pan right and left and to reverse the direction
| 10 | CALL | Call the camera preset position (number key + CALL) |
|---|
11
| ****
ZOOM SPEED (U/D DIRECTION)
| Rotate: Adjust the zoom speed/adjustment value (on-screen menu)
Press: Save (on-screen menu)
Press and hold: Tilt up and down and to reverse the direction
12| IRIS / SHUTTER| Adjust the aperture or shutter
13| RVALUE| Adjust the white balance in red manually
14| B VALUE| Adjust the white balance in blue manually
15| FOCUS| Manual focus
16| ONE PUSH AF| One push focus
17
| ****
AUTO / MANUAL
| Automatic/manual focus switch
When the setting is the automatic focus, the AUTO indicator will turn on.
18| ONE PUSH WB| One push white balance
19| ASSIGN KEY| Set up the shortcut key to quickly control the camera
20| ZOOM SEESAW| Control ZOOM in/out
21| BLC| Enable/disable background light compensation in the camera
22| MENU| Call the camera OSD menu
23
| LETTER AND NUMBER KEYBOARD| CALL a camera; call a preset position; key in
the camera name (on screen menu)
24| RS422 SET B SELECTION| RS422 set B selection
25| RS422 SET A SELECTION| RS422 set A selection
26| PTZ JOYSTICK| Control the camera PTZ operation.
27
| CAMERA CONTROL BUTTON| When using PTZ joystick to control OSD menu, press the button to confirm (same function as the Enter key of a remote control)
LCD Screen Display Description
| No | Item | Function Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camera ID and protocol | Display the camera currently under control and the |
protocol currently in use
2| Camera name| Display the specified camera name currently in use
3| IP address| The current IP address of the camera
4
| Communication status of the connected device| If “ OK ” is displayed, communication with the current device has been established
If “ NO ” is displayed, there is no connection with the current device
5
| ****
Network connection indication status
| If “ + ” is displayed, the network is connected successfully
If “ + ” is not displayed, the network is not connected correctly
LCD Function Menu Description
Access LCD Function Menu
Press the SETUP button on the keyboard to access the LCD function menu.
- When configuring the LCD menu setting, you must key in the password every time (initial password is 0000)
Camera Setting
CAMERA SETTING
| Item | Settings | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CAM | 1 ~ 255 | Assign the camera number; 255 units can be set at most |
| Title | – | The camera can be named using letters on the keyboard |
Protocol
| VISCA PELCO-D PELCO-P VISCAIP| ****
Select a control protocol to be used for connecting the camera
VISCA / PELCO-D / PELCO-P advanced setting
| Item | Settings | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Baud Rate | 2400 |
4800
9600
19200
38400
| When selecting VISCA / PELCO-D / PELCO-P as the control protocol, the Baud
rate transmission speed must be specified
Port| RS232 / RS422| Set the control method of VISCA control
VISCAIP advanced setting
| Item | Settings | Description |
|---|---|---|
| IP Address | 192.168.0.168 | Set the camera IP address |
Keyboard setting
IP Configuration Menu
| Item | Settings | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Type | STATIC / DHCP | Specify a static IP or let DHCP assign an IP to |
the keyboard
IP Address
| ****
192.168.0.100
| For a static IP, specify the IP address in this field
(Default IP is 192.168.0.100)
Subnet Mask| 255.255.255.0| For a static IP, specify the subnet mask in this
field
Gateway| 192.168.0.1| For a static IP, specify the gateway in this field
BUTTON LIGHT
| Item | Settings | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Level | 1 / 2 / 3 | Set the background brightness of the keyboard buttons |
ASSIGNED KEY
| Item | Settings | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F1 ~ F6 | Camera 1 ~ 6 |
Home P/T Reset Power Mute
Picture Freeze Picture Flip Picture LR_Reverse Tracking Mode Framing Mode Auto Tracking On Auto Tracking Off Auto Framing On
Auto Framing Off
| F1 ~ F6 buttons can be set as shortcut keys separately
Functions may be set as the list displayed to the left
Press the shortcut key and the camera will perform the specified function quickly
FACTORY DEFAULT
| Item | Settings | Description |
|---|
FACTORY DEFAULT
| ****
Yes / No
| Execute the factory reset on the keyboard LCD menu functions
After the reset is completed, “Succeed” will be displayed
※ When executing the factory reset, do not move
the PTZ joystick and the ZOOM in/out button
GPI I/O
| I tem | Settings | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Input / Output | Set the control signal direction of the GPI |
I/O interface as Input or Output
Tally Mode
| ****
Normal / On Air
| Display the Tally input indicator that corresponds to the camera number
having the Tally input as ON. When the setting is Normal, the camera is
selected as the target camera automatically
Command Sel| Standard / Expand| Set the camera number to be standard
or binary processing
Camera Link| On / Off| Enable or disable the Tally indicator control
PASSWORD SETTING
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Old Password | Key in the current password (initial password is 0000) |
| New Password | Key in a new password |
| Confirm | Enter the new password again |
| Save | Preset Save |
JOYSTICK ZOOM
| Item | Settings | Description |
|---|---|---|
| JOYSTICK ZOOM | ON / OFF | Specify whether to enable the joystick ZOOM |
function
MODEL INFO
| Item | Description |
|---|
- > IP Address:
- 192. 168. 0. 100
- FW Version: 0.6.7L
IP V2.5 Exit
| Display the IP address that controls the keyboard and FW version
Tally Light
| Item | Settings | Description |
|---|
Tally Light
| ****
ON / OFF
| On: Tally Light will be enabled when a specified camera is selected
Off: Tally Light will not be enabled when a
specified camera is selected
Camera Connection Description
- VS-KB30 supports crossing protocol hybrid control between RS232, RS422 and IP.
- Supported control protocols include: VISCA, PELCO D / P, VISCA over IP
Port Pin Definition
How to Connect RS-232
- Connect the RJ-45 to RS232 adapter cable to the RS232 port of VS-KB30
- Please refer to the RJ-45 to RS232 adapter cable and camera Mini Din RS232 pin definitions to complete the cable connection
- [Remark] Please make sure that SYSTEM SWITCH DIP1 and DIP3 on the bottom of Lumens camera are set as OFF (RS232 & baud rate 9600)
- [Note] VC-AC07 is optional and can be connected via network cable
How to Connect RS-422
- Connect the RJ-45 to RS232 adapter cable to the RS422 port of VS-KB30 (A or B)
- Please refer to the RJ-45 to RS232 adapter cable and camera RS422 pin definitions to complete the cable connection
- [Remark] Please make sure that SYSTEM SWITCH DIP1 and DIP3 on the bottom of Lumens camera are set as ON and OFF respectively (RS422 & baud rate 9600)
How to Connect IP
- Use network cables to connect VS-KB30 and IP camera to the router
Camera Setting Description
Power on VS-KB30
Two types of power supply can be used by VS-KB30
- DC 12 V power supply: Please use the included DC power supply adapter and power cable, and press the power button
- POE power supply Use Ethernet cables to connect POE switch and IP port of VS KB30, and press the POWER button
Note
RJ45 ports of RS232 and RS422 do not support POE. Please do not connect with
POE-powered network cables
Instruction on RS 232 Setting
- Press SETUP, and select CAMERA SETTING
- Set CAMID and Title
- After the protocol is set as VISCA, press P/T SPEED to access the advanced setting
- Baud Rate is set as 9600
- The Port is set as RS232
- Press EXIT to exit
Instruction on RS 422 Setting
- Press SETUP, and select CAMERA SETTING
- Set CAMID and Title
- After the protocol is set as VISCA, press P/T SPEED to access the advanced setting
- Baud Rate is set as 9600
- The Port is set as RS422
- Press EXIT to exit
Instruction on IP Setting
Set VS KB30 IP address
- Press SET UP, and select KEYBOARD SETTING => IP CONFIGURATION
- Type: Select STATIC or DHCP
- IP Address: If select STATIC, use P/T SPEED to choose the location, input
- IP address via numbers on the keyboard. Last, press ZOOM SPEED to save and exit
Add Cameras
- Automatic Search
- Press SERTCH
- Select VISCA IP
- VISCA IP: Search available VISCA over IP cameras on the internet
- Press ZOOM SPEED to save; then press EXIT to exit
- Manual Add
- Press SETUP, and select CAMERA SETTING
- Set CAMID and Title
- Protocol Select VISCA IP, and set the camera IP address
- Press ZOOM SPEED to save; then press EXIT to exit
Descriptions of Major Functions
Call the Camera
Use the digital keyboard to call the camera
- Key in the camera number to be called via the keyboard
- Press the CAM button
Call the IP camera via the device list
- Press the INQUIRY button
- Select the IP camera protocol
- Use the ZOOM SPEED button to select the camera to be controlled
- Select CALL and press the P/T SPEED button to confirm
Setup/Call/Cancel Preset
Specify the preset position
- Relocate the camera to the desired position
- Enter the desired preset position number, then press and hold the PRESET button for 3 seconds to save
Call the preset position
- Key in the desired preset position number via the keyboard
- Press CALL button
Cancel the preset position
- Key in the preset position number to be deleted
- Press RESET button
Set the Non-IP Camera OSD Menu v ia Keyboard
- Press the MENU button on the keyboard
- Set the camera OSD menu via PTZ joystick
- Move the joystick up and down. Switch the menu items/Tune the parameter values
- Move the joystick to the right: Enter
- Move the joystick to the left: Exit
Set the PELCO D Camera OSD Menu v ia Keyboard
- Use the numeric keyboard to key in the 95 + CALL button
RS422 Set A, Set B Switching
- Press the A or B buttons to switch between RS422 sets (buttons of the set in use will be lit)
Troubleshooting
This Chapter describes questions frequently asked during the use of VS KB30 and suggests methods and solutions.
| No. | Problems | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
After plugging in the power supply, VS-KB30 power is not on
| 1. Please check whether the power button on the back is pressed down correctly
2. If POE is used, please make sure the Ethernet network cable is correctly connected to the power port of the
POE switch
2| VS-KB30 camera cannot be controlled| 1. Please confirm the port pin connection is correct (RS-232/422)
2. Please confirm whether the camera system switch DIP 1 ad DIP 3 are set correctly.
3. Please confirm whether the MENU button on the keyboard is pressed down by mistake, causing the camera OSD menu to open and the camera unable to
be controlled
3| Cannot use the keyboard buttons to change the image settings or focus| Please confirm the LOCK button is set in “LOCK” mode
If have questions about the installation, please scan the following QR Code. A support person will be assigned to assist you
Declaration of Conformity
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
- Manufacturer: Lumens Digital Optics Inc.
- Product Name: VS-KB30
- Model Number: Keyboard Controller
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information
-
Supplier: Lumens Integration, Inc.
4116 Clipper Court, Fremont, CA 94538, United States -
e-mail: support@mylumens.com.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contact Information
-
Supplier: Lumens Integration, Inc.
4116 Clipper Court, Fremont, CA 94538, United States -
e-mail: support@mylumens.com.