Dahua ARB1606 16-Channel Alarm Box RS485 HDCVI Accessory
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DAHUA ARB1606 Alarm Box
> Support through RS485 access to NVR&XVR
> Support 16ch Alarm In/6ch Alarm Out interface
> Support 2-bit DIP switch (0/1) to determine the different alarm box access; Max support 4 alarm boxes having access to the back-end storage device
> Support universal 12V power supply; Support using a separate adapter or through 1 to 2 power cable using the DVR adapter to supply the alarm box with power
> The front panel has a power indicator (PWR) which maintains lightening when the device is powered up; The front panel has a signal communication indicator (ACT) which lights up every 1 second when the communication is established between the alarm box and XVR/NVR equipment.
> Linked alarm can be configured on the alarm input and output interface when the communication is established between XVR/NVR device and the alarm box.
Product Data
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General |
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Communication |
1 RS485 port |
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DIP Switch |
2-bit |
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Alarm |
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Alarm In |
16ch |
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Alarm Out |
6ch |
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Electrical |
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Power Supply |
12V/1A (or use 1 to 2 power cable to use the DVR power) |
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Power Consumption |
0.2W |
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Environmental |
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Operating Temperature |
-10°C ~ +55°C (+14°F ~ +131°F) |
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Operating Humidity |
10%~ 90% RH |
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Construction |
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Dimensions |
97.68mm×90.3mm×33mm (3.85" x 3.56" x 1.3") |
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Net Weight |
≤0.2kg(0.44lb) |
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Installation |
Desktop installation |
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Certifications |
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Certifications |
FCC: Coming Soon |
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CE:Coming Soon |
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UL:Coming Soon |
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Product Features
What this model is for, what it does well, and what to confirm before it goes on a project.
Adding expanded alarm inputs and outputs to a Dahua NVR or XVR recorder over RS485.
Gives your recorder 16 alarm input channels and 6 alarm output channels for connecting sensors and triggers.
Connects to compatible NVR and XVR equipment through a single RS485 port for linked alarm configuration.
A 2-bit DIP switch sets each box's access identity, letting up to four alarm boxes connect to one back-end device.
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