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Glossary
A
alarm
The system's response when a camera input changes from its normal state to its
abnormal state (if the system has been configured to respond to such a
condition).When an alarm is triggered, the T
acknowledge the alarm via the Ack button.
arming
Arming is the process by which a video monitor or monitor block is associated with a
specific alarm contact, and is assigned an appropriate monitor arming code.
arming code
A monitor's arming code defines how an alarm scene will be displayed, queued, and
cleared on the monitor. Display methods include Single, Dual, and Block. Queuing
methods include Hold and Sequence. Clearance methods include Instant, Auto, and
Manual.
auxiliary
A relay switch which controls the "on" or "off" state of devices such as door locks,
gates, and lights.
B
baud rate
A rate of transmission measured by the number of bits per second sent over a
computer-controlled communications line.
C
cable
two or more wires bundled together.
called monitor
The monitor that displays the video that is being controlled by the AD2079.
camera command A directive issued to the camera via the AD2079 - a pan, tilt, zoom, focus, or iris
command.
camera lock
camera lock is a programmable function which prevents a user or keyboard from
controlling camera pan/tilt and lens adjustments, preset positioning, and auxiliary
actions.
checksum
A summation of digits or bits used primarily for checking purposes and summed
according to an arbitrary set of rules. The checksum is used to verify the integrity of
data.
D
dwell time
The amount of time an individual camera scene is displayed on a monitor screen
before being replaced by the next scene in sequence.
F
fixed camera
A camera which views a scene from a single perspective. A fixed camera cannot
pan or tilt, or make automatic lens adjustments.
flip
To instantaneously position a dome 180 in the opposite direction of where it is
currently pointing.
focus
The process of adjusting the clarity of a scene or an object, as seen through a
camera.
AD2079 Glossary
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