Introduction; Description; Features - Bosch LTC 8900 Series Installation Manual

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Introduction

This manual covers the installation of the Allegiant® LTC 8900 Series systems. Information on
system operation and information on the PC software package (if applicable) are covered in
their own respective manuals. Keep these and other manuals which are supplied along with
the various accessory devices available for reference during system installation and
configuration.
3.1

Description

The Allegiant LTC 8900 Series is a state-of-the-art video switching and control system for
indoor use only. It is the highest-capacity system in the Allegiant family. The system can switch
and control up to 4096 cameras to 512 monitors. It is also compatible with all the existing
accessories currently available in the Allegiant product line. Various system capacity
configurations are illustratedin , page 66 through , page 66.
3.2

Features

The LTC 8900 system can be purchased in either one of two design configurations. The
standard configuration includes the LTC 8904 Series type CPU which contains a single CPU
module and a single power supply. If maximum reliability is required, the system can be
purchased to include the LTC 8901 Series CPU which contains dual CPU modules and dual
power supplies. This redundant system design option includes an industrial model PC which
enables the system to provide automatic switchover in case of primary CPU module or CPU
power supply failure. The LTC 8900 Allegiant series systems can accommodate multiple
operator keyboards and a computer system console. They can also accommodate 2048 alarm
points. All 2048 alarm points are available through RS-232 command input; up to 1024 alarm
points are available through contact closure inputs using LTC 8540/00 alarm units and LTC
8713/00 Series port expander units.In addition, the Allegiant Series have a Satellite
configuration capability through which the system can communicate with up to 256 remote
combinations of Allegiant Series switchers.In standard system configurations, the user can
add a Windows®-based PC to simplify programming of the system using either the supplied
LTC 8059 Master Control Software for Windows package or the optional LTC 8850 GUI
software package. In the redundant design configuration, the system is programmed and
continuously monitored using the supplied LTC 8943/95 System Controller Pentium® PC.
Using the PC-based software, user passwords can be utilized, providing an added measure of
system security; various lockout tables restricting user access to cameras, monitors,
keyboards, and remote camera control are easily programmed using the PC-based software
package. The PC software also supports up to 128 different time-activated events, providing
automated control of video sequencing, monitor message broadcasts, receiver/driver
functions, sophisticated alarm control, powerful system macro capabilities, and several other
functions.Even with its sophistication, the Allegiant LTC 8900 system is designed for the
novice user. The ergonomic keyboard design contains many user-friendly but powerful
functions. A user can choose from up to 256 sequences that are stored in memory, select any
of the cameras to view on any of the monitors, and take exclusive control of remote pan/tilt
camera functions right from the keyboard.Each monitor can display a system status overlay
showing alarm status, sequence conditions, time/date, and camera information.The Allegiant
LTC 8900 Series systems represent a dramatic breakthrough in CCTV switcher/controllers,
and are backed by years of expertise in designing and manufacturing closed circuit video
equipment.
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LTC 8900 Series
Bosch Security Systems, Inc.