Pelco C2458M-F User Manual

C2458M-F  (4/11)

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The IPS-CABLE provides the serial interface between an IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port or Spectra

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 dome 

system and a Microsoft

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 Windows

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-based computer. The interface cable transmits data for local viewing, 

configuration, and pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) control of Spectra

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 III, Spectra IV, Esprit

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, and ExSite

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 Series 

systems. The cable can also upload revised operating software and language files to Spectra III, 
Spectra IV, and ExSite Series systems.

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The IPS-CABLE is not compatible with Spectra II and earlier dome systems. 

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The Palm

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 OS-compatible handheld and iPAQ Pocket PC methods for downloading Spectra and 

ExSite software are obsolete. Use the Windows-based computer method to download newer 
versions of Spectra and ExSite software. The Palm OS and iPAQ Pocket PC handhelds can still be 
used to control a camera system or to download older versions of camera software.

The following parts are supplied: 

A null modem cable is required for the installation (refer to Figure 1 on page 7) but is not supplied.

Uploaded software files contain a file name that identifies the software version. For example, file name 
sp4app2301.h64 is the application software for Spectra IV version 2.301.

For the latest version of software, refer to our Web site at www.pelco.com.

To upload software using the IPS-RDPE-2 remote data port, the following system software must be 
installed:
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Spectra III and Spectra IV dome drives: Require version 1.2 or later.

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ExSite explosion-proof system: Requires version 1.13 or later.

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Esprit system: Software cannot be uploaded to an Esprit system.

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IPS-CABLE interface cable

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USB-to-serial portable adapter cable

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Male-to-male adapter

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Resource disc