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Configuration Utility

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  • Page 1: Configuration Utility

    ® SpeedDome Ultra VII 22x Camera Dome Configuration Utility Operator’s Manual 8200-0184-02 B...
  • Page 3 ® SpeedDome Ultra VII 22x Camera Dome Configuration Utility Operator’s Manual Version – 0710-0147-0101...
  • Page 4 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT A Software License Agreement appears in Appendix S of this manual. Please read it carefully. Using the SpeedDome Ultra VII Camera Dome Configuration Utility software indicates that you accept the terms and conditions of this agreement. NOTICE The information in this manual was current when published.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S PREFACE: BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................V What’s In This Manual? ...........................vi Text Conventions............................vii Related Documents ............................vii Getting Help..............................vii CHAPTER 1: USING THE DOME CONFIGURATION UTILITY............ 1-1 What is the Dome Configuration Utility?.......................
  • Page 6 Command Summary ............................ B-2 Supported Controllers ..........................B-4 Performance Notes ............................B-4 APPENDIX C: PELCO COAXITRON AND “P” PROTOCOLS COMMAND SUMMARY....C-1 Supported SpeedDome Ultra VII Features ....................C-2 Pelco Command Summary .......................... C-3 Performance Notes ............................C-4 Tested Pelco Equipment ..........................C-4 Supported Pelco Features ...........................

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin This preface provides important information that you should be familiar with before using the SpeedDome Ultra VII camera dome. It includes a document overview, text conventions, a list of related documents, and how to obtain product help.

  • Page 8: What's In This Manual

    What’s In This Manual? The SpeedDome Ultra VII Configuration Utility Operator's Manual is organized as follows: • Chapter 1:Using the Dome Configuration Utility, describes how to use the SpeedDome Ultra VII Camera Dome configuration utility. • Chapter 2: Configuring Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Synchronization Options, describes how to set the “flip”...

  • Page 9: Text Conventions

    Tips for using the product more effectively Important information essential to proper operation of the product Related Documents Other sources provide supplemental information about your SpeedDome Ultra VII Camera Dome. These sources serve to enhance your understanding of the product and its use. •...
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  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Using The Dome Configuration Utility

    C H A P T E R 1 Using the Dome Configuration Utility The SpeedDome Ultra VII 22x camera dome is an optical zoom camera enclosed in a compact dome housing. The camera dome supports advanced features such as 11X digital zoom (up to 242X total zoom), open shutter settings, privacy zones, and direction indicators.

  • Page 12: What Is The Dome Configuration Utility

    The following menu appears on the monitor: DOME CONFIGURATION MENU PAN/TILT/ZOOM/SYNC OPTS CAMERA FUNCTIONS ALARMS/AREAS/PRESETS/PZ ON-SCREEN TEXT DISPLAY LANGUAGE / PASSWORD DOME INFORMATION RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS QUIT WITHOUT SAVING EXIT AND SAVE CHANGES SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 13: Working With The Dome Configuration Utility

    I M P O R T A N T If you have password protection enabled for the configuration utility, the Enter Password screen appears first. You must correctly enter the password before the Dome Configuration Menu will appear. For information about entering the password, refer to Entering the Dome's Password on page 1-4.

  • Page 14: Entering The Dome's Password

    If you do not want to start the configuration utility, select Cancel to return to normal dome operation. I M P O R T A N T If you forget the password, contact your Sales Representative for assistance. For information about programming and enabling password protection, see Chapter 6. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 15: Restoring Factory Settings

    Restoring Factory Settings Some screens provide a choice to restore factory settings. This choice applies only to those settings currently displayed on the screen. To reset all configuration settings, choose Reset to Factory Settings from the Dome Configuration Menu. The following prompt appears: Reset to Factory Settings Press Zoom to display the options.

  • Page 16: Where To Go Next

    − Display diagnostic information or “splash” screen during dome reset − Display direction indicators − Assign names to camera, presets, patterns, areas, and alarms − Reset all names to factory defaults − Set text attributes (outline and translucent characters) SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 17: Keeping Records For The Dome's Settings

    Keeping Records for the Dome's Settings Keep records for each SpeedDome Ultra VII camera dome installed at your facility. Appendix R: Dome Configuration Records summarizes the default values for each configuration setting. Space is provided for documenting the settings you change. Note any changes you make to the dome settings.
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Configuring Pan, Tilt, Zoom, And Synchronization Options

    C H A P T E R 2 Configuring Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Synchronization Options This chapter describes the use of the Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Sync Opts menu. Use this screen to set the Auto Flip feature, configure the Zoom Stop settings, and set the Line Lock option. In This Chapter •...

  • Page 20: Overview Of Pan / Tilt / Zoom/Synchronization Options Screen

    To change the settings, move the highlight bar to appropriate field and make the changes. • To change the settings for this screen to the factory defaults, select Reset to Factory Settings. • To return to the Dome Configuration Menu, select Exit. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 21: Setting The Automatic "Flip" Feature

    Setting the Automatic “Flip” Feature Use the automatic (proportional) “flip” feature when you need to track someone who walks directly under the dome and continues on the other side. You start the flip by moving the tilt control to its lower limit and holding for a brief period. When the flip engages, the dome automatically rotates 180°.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Zoom Stop Settings

    Adjusting the Zoom Stop Settings The SpeedDome Ultra VII includes a 22X optical zoom camera with 11X digital zoom capability. The maximum possible zoom is 242X. Zoom stop settings define how the zoom function is partitioned. Depending on the current zoom level, the camera will either stop at the first zoom stop setting or continue to the maximum zoom setting.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Line Lock Setting

    Configuring the Line Lock Setting Use the Line Lock setting to prevent vertical rolling or adjust the appearance of overlay text on color monitors. If you experience problems with vertical video rolling when switching multiple cameras to a single monitor, enabling the Line Lock setting phase locks the video with the AC power line. All cameras connected to the same power supply will be synchronized.

  • Page 24: Configuring The Freeze Frame Setting

    For example, the Reception Desk scene will be frozen on-screen until the dome completes the movement and lens adjustments necessary to display the selected preset. When the adjustments are finished, the Entry scene is automatically displayed. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 25: What To Do Next

    Changing the Freeze Frame Setting 1. Select Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Sync Opts from the Dome Configuration Menu. 2. Move the highlight bar to Freeze Frame. Change the setting. • Select On to enable Freeze Frame. This freezes the current scene when presets or patterns are selected.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Configuring Camera Features

    C H A P T E R 3 Configuring Camera Features This chapter describes the settings used to control the camera features. It describes how to change the white balance settings, automatic gain control, and open shutter settings to improve camera performance. In This Chapter •...

  • Page 28: Overview Of Camera Settings

    To change settings, move the highlight bar to the appropriate field and make the changes. • To change the settings for this screen to the factory defaults, select Reset to Factory Settings. • To return to the Dome Configuration Menu, select Exit. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 29: Adjusting White Balance Settings

    Adjusting White Balance Settings White balance is normally compensated for by the automatic white balance gain control. In some lighting conditions, you may need to manually adjust the red and blue settings for optimal viewing. When Automatic White Balance is enabled, the red and blue setting values are based on feedback from the camera.
  • Page 30 6. Adjust the blue setting. The values range from 0 to 511. There is no default value for the blue setting. 7. Select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page 3-8. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 31: Working With Agc And Open Shutter Settings

    Working with AGC and Open Shutter Settings The SpeedDome Ultra VII dome provides settings for compensating for low-light scenes in color: Automatic Gain Control and Open Shutter. Automatic Gain Control (AGC) amplifies the video signal in scenes with minimal light. Many low-light scenes result in picture noise.
  • Page 32 Table 3-1 explains which settings may be changed based on the current AGC/Shutter setting. Table 3-1: AGC Maximum Gain and Shutter Limit settings AGC/Shutter Setting Max Gain Limit AGC Off AGC On 0-28dB (NTSC) 0-28dB (PAL) Open Shutter 0-28dB (NTSC) 1/2-1/60 (NTSC) 0-28dB (PAL) 2/3-1/50 (PAL) SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 33 Configuring AGC and Open Shutter Settings 1. Select Camera Functions from the Dome Configuration Menu. 2. Move the highlight to AGC/Shutter mode field. The highlight appears in the first field (AGC/ Mode). 3. Select one of the following: • Select AGC On to set AGC to automatic mode. This allows you to adjust the maximum AGC gain setting (in decibels).

  • Page 34: What To Do Next

    Restore settings to the factory defaults. • Exit the utility without saving changes. • Save the changes and exit the utility. Move the highlight bar to an item and select it. Refer to the related chapter for additional information. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4: Configuring Alarms, Areas, Home, Privacy Settings, And Presets

    C H A P T E R 4 Configuring Alarms, Areas, Home, Privacy Settings, and Presets This chapter describes settings associated with Alarms, Areas, the Home Position, Privacy Zones, and Presets. It explains how to set a default action to run when a dome alarm occurs, as well as how to define the normal alarm input states.

  • Page 36: Overview Of Alarms, Areas, Home, North Position, Preset And Privacy Settings

    To make changes, select a menu item to display the associated settings. • To change the settings, move the highlight bar to appropriate field and make the changes. • To return to the Dome Configuration Menu, select Exit. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 37: Configuring Alarm Actions

    Configuring Alarm Actions I M P O R T A N T When operating on Manchester networks, the dome can be programmed to respond to any of the four available alarm inputs. However, the dome cannot transmit alarm input states to the host controller.
  • Page 38 The default setting is Yes. 7. Select Exit to return to the Alarm/Areas/Home/PZ screen. 8. When the Alarm/Areas/Home/PZ screen appears, select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page 4-20. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 39: Configuring Normal Input States For Alarms

    Configuring Normal Input States for Alarms I M P O R T A N T Some controllers allow the normal input states for domes to be specified at the controller. These controllers include VM96, AD matrices with AD2083-02A code units or AD168 matrix with the AD168CCM or AD2083-02A code unit.
  • Page 40 4. Repeat step 3 for each input requiring change. When finished, continue with step 5. 5. Select Exit to return to the Alarms/Areas/Home/Presets/PZ screen. 6. When the Alarms/Areas/Home/Presets/PZ screen appears, select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page 4-20. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 41: Assigning The Dome's Home Position

    Assigning the Dome’s Home Position The home position is a preset or pattern that automatically runs after a designated period of dome inactivity. Use this option if you want a specific area to be under surveillance after an operator stops moving the dome. To assign the home position, select Set Home Position from the Alarms/Areas/Home/Presets/PZ screen.
  • Page 42 If you selected a preset that has not been programmed, preset programming automatically starts. See Programming Presets on page 4-18. 7. When the Alarms/Areas/Home/Presets/PZ screen appears, select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page 4-20. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 43: Setting The North Position

    Setting the North Position Direction Indicators permit you to understand the approximate pointing position of the dome to an established reference point. This reference point is called “North” and may correspond to magnetic north (if it is known) or some other landmark or fixture. When the dome is initially installed, “North”...

  • Page 44: Programming Area Boundaries

    However, if you zoom out, the area appears to be larger. When you pan the dome, the area boundaries appear further apart. With this in mind, it will be easier to establish area boundaries if the zoom level is small than if the zoom level is large. 4-10 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 45 Note: When areas are programmed, each area is assigned a default name. Instructions for assigning new names appear in Chapter 5. To program areas, select Area Boundaries from the Alarms/Areas/Home/Presets/PZ screen. The following screen appears: AREA BOUNDARIES PAN to start of BOUND 1-16 PAN RIGHT ONLY ZOOM to mark BOUNDARY FOCUS saves and exits...
  • Page 46 7. When the last area boundary is set, save the changes. A message appears confirming that the areas have been successfully saved. Press Focus to continue. 8. When the Alarms/Areas/Home/Presets/PZ screen appears, select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page 4-20. 4-12 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 47: Establishing Privacy Zones

    Establishing Privacy Zones Privacy Zones are “masked” sections of the dome’s viewing area. These masks prevent operators of the surveillance system who do not have access to the dome password from viewing these designated zones. Each zone has four sides, and the zones may overlap to form irregular shapes.
  • Page 48 Privacy Zone may still be established in the upper part of the display. When this occurs, the arrows move relative to the movement of the Pan/Tilt control until the top of the display area is reached. 4-14 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 49 The boundary points on the Privacy Zone are selected by pressing Zoom. Once a boundary point is selected, the arrows “blink” until the target area is moved to a valid area. Once the target moves to a valid area, the arrows stop blinking. If you move the target more than 90- degrees from a selected point, the arrows begin to blink again, indicating that the boundary is too large.
  • Page 50 By moving to the left, the arrows stop blinking when the target area enters Zone 1. Pressing Zoom allows you to delete Zone 1. If you do not want to delete the zone, press Focus. 4-16 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 51 Once you delete a zone, pressing Focus saves and exits from the Delete Privacy Note: Zones screen. Deleting Specific Privacy Zones To delete individual Privacy Zones, use the following procedure. To delete all Privacy Zones, see Deleting All Privacy Zones on page 4-17. 1.

  • Page 52: Programming Presets

    AD168 matrices with an AD168CCM control code module support Manchester, RS-422, and SensorNet networks and provide 64 “virtual views.” All other AD matrices support Manchester and 64 dome presets or, through the use of an AD2083-02A code unit, RS-422 networks and provide 16 “virtual views.” 4-18 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 53 Setting Presets Note: When presets are programmed, each preset is assigned a default name. Instructions for assigning new names appear in Chapter 5. 1. Select Alarms/Areas/Home/Presets/PZ from the Dome Configuration Menu. 2. Select Presets. The Select Preset to Program screen appears: SELECT PRESET TO PROGRAM PRESET NUMBER...

  • Page 54: What To Do Next

    Restore all settings to the factory defaults. • Exit the utility without saving changes. • Save the changes and exit the utility. Move the highlight bar to an item and select it. Refer to the related chapter for additional information. 4-20 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 55: Chapter 5: Configuring Text Displayed On-Screen

    C H A P T E R 5 Configuring Text Displayed On-Screen This chapter describes how to modify settings related to text displayed by the dome. It includes settings for displaying dome status information, names, diagnostics, and pointing direction. It also provides instructions for programming names and configuring text display options.

  • Page 56: Overview Of On-Screen Text Display Settings

    You may also start the Name Configuration Menu and the Text Attribute Options screens. • To change the settings, move the highlight bar to appropriate field and make the changes. • To return to the Dome Configuration Menu, select Exit. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 57: Displaying Or Hiding Status Information

    Displaying or Hiding Status Information You can choose to display the status of the zoom setting, auto focus, and auto iris. This information will appear in the upper left corner of the monitor. The information only appears when there is a change in the status of any item and remains on the screen for 5 seconds. If “D”...

  • Page 58: Displaying Or Hiding All Name Information

    Select No to enable the appearance of all or some name information. Then continue with Configuring the Display of Name Information on page 5-8. The default setting is No. 4. Select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page 5-14. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 59: Displaying Diagnostic Tests During Reset

    Displaying Diagnostic Tests During Reset You can choose to have dome diagnostic tests run whenever the dome resets. The diagnostic information displayed includes: • Communications Loopback Test • Camera Loopback Test • Motor Circuit Test. If you do not want diagnostic information to appear when the dome resets, a screen displaying the firmware version numbers for the Boot and Application code and the maximum optical zoom for the dome appears.

  • Page 60: Displaying Direction Indicators

    If you pan to a position that corresponds to a well-known navigational heading, the label corresponding to the heading appears in the center position. Figure 5-4 illustrates the navigational headings and their corresponding degrees from North. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 61 Figure 5-4: Navigational headings and corresponding degrees from North 0° 315° 45° Dome 90° 270° 225° 135° 180° In this illustration, the black circle in the center represents the dome, the dotted circle represents the pan axis, and the arrowheads represent panning the dome to the right. Figure 5-5 represents pointing the dome precisely at 225°...

  • Page 62: Configuring The Display Of Name Information

    You can choose to enable or disable the display of camera, area, preset, pattern, and alarm names from this screen. You can reset all programmable names to their default settings. You may also initiate name programming from this screen. See Assigning or Changing Name Information on page 5-10. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 63 Changing the Display of Selected Name Information 1. Select On-Screen Text Display from the Dome Configuration Menu. 2. Move the highlight to Name Configuration Menu and select. The Name Configuration Menu appears. 3. Move the highlight bar to the item whose display setting you want to change. 4.

  • Page 64: Assigning Or Changing Name Information

    SELECT NAME TO PROGRAM PRESET /PATTERN/AREA/ALARM NUMBER CURRENT NAME 1-96 Preset 1-96 Pattern 1-3 1-16 Area 1-16 Alarm 1-4 FOCUS FAR to program names EXIT Note: Gray text refers to other options that may appear on-screen. 5-10 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 65 5. Press Zoom to change the number. When the item whose name you want to change appears press Focus Far. Note: If Presets, Patterns, or Areas have been programmed, the dome automatically points to the starting position of the associated selection each time the number is advanced.

  • Page 66: Changing The Settings For Text Displayed On-Screen

    If you have Privacy Zones enabled, the appearance of the text automatically changes to solid. Changing the text appearance to translucent will have no effect until the Privacy Zones are hidden or deleted. See Chapter 4 for more information about Privacy Zones. 5-12 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 67 Changing On-Screen Text Appearance 1. Select On-Screen Text Display from the Dome Configuration Menu. 2. Move the highlight to Text Attribute Options and select. The Text Attribute Options screen appears. The highlight bar appears on Character Outline. 3. Change the setting. •...

  • Page 68: What To Do Next

    • Exit the utility without saving changes. • Save the changes made and exit the utility. Move the highlight bar to an item and select it. Refer to the related chapter for additional information. 5-14 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 69: Chapter 6: Configuring Language And Password Settings

    C H A P T E R 6 Configuring Language and Password Settings This chapter explains how to change the language for dome messages and text, and how to set and enable the dome password. In This Chapter • Overview of Language and Password Settings.............6-2 •...

  • Page 70: Overview Of Language And Password Settings

    To make changes, select a menu item to display the associated settings. • To change the settings, move the highlight bar to appropriate field and make the changes. • To return to the Dome Configuration Menu, select Exit. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 71: Selecting A Language For Dome Messages And Prompts

    Selecting a Language for Dome Messages and Prompts The dome supports menus, status information and prompts in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. When the dome is initially installed, the language setting is English. I M P O R T A N T If Portuguese is the selected language, the characters “ã”...
  • Page 72 Language / Password screen. Continue with step 6. 5. Start the Dome Configuration Menu. The menu will appear in the new language setting. 6. To make changes to other settings, continue with What To Do Next on page 6-6. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 73: Setting And Enabling The Dome Password

    Setting and Enabling the Dome Password To prevent unauthorized use of the configuration utility, you may choose to enable password protection. There are two parts to using passwords with your dome: setting a password and enabling password use. The dome password can be from 1 to 8 characters long. The characters available depend on the current language setting.

  • Page 74: What To Do Next

    Restore all settings to the factory defaults. • Exit the utility without saving changes. • Save the changes and exit the utility. Move the highlight bar to an item and select it. Refer to the related chapter for additional information. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 75: Chapter 7: Displaying Dome Information

    C H A P T E R 7 Displaying Dome Information This chapter explains how to display dome information and operating information. In This Chapter • Understanding the Dome Information Screen ..............7-2 • Viewing Dome Operating Statistics................7-3 • What To Do Next......................7-4...

  • Page 76: Understanding The Dome Information Screen

    This feature is provided for information purposes only. Note: The Manufacture Date information appears in Month-Date-Year (MMDDYYYY) format. • Select Dome Statistics to display additional information. • Select Exit to return to the Dome Configuration Menu. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 77: Viewing Dome Operating Statistics

    Viewing Dome Operating Statistics When Dome Statistics is selected from the Dome Information screen, the following information is displayed: DOME STATISTICS PanStat TiltStat ZoomStat R 000000C9 00000085 00000011 L 0000006A 00000074 00000012 M 000001B5 00000089 00000048 T 00000013 00000017 0000000E Pwr/Run Pwr/Run O 00007615...

  • Page 78: What To Do Next

    Restore all settings to the factory defaults. • Exit the utility without saving changes. • Save the changes and exit the utility. Move the highlight bar to an item and select it. Refer to the related chapter for additional information. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 79: Appendix A: Sensornet And Rs-422 Command Summary

    A P P E N D I X A SensorNet and RS-422 Command Summary This appendix summarizes the SensorNet and RS-422 controller commands used with the Configuration Utility. It also provides a list of compatible controllers. In This Appendix • Command Summary ....................
  • Page 80 Select the highlighted character in the character field. Move the cursor to the right of the current character in the Zoom In name or password. Move the cursor to the left of the current character in the Zoom Out name. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 81 Supported Controllers The following SensorNet and RS-422 controllers are compatible with SpeedDome Ultra VII: Controller Protocol Presets Patterns Address Range SensorNet None None VM16/VM16+/ SensorNet 1-16 ADTT16/ADTT16E VM32/VM32E/ SensorNet 1-32 AD32/AD32E VM96 SensorNet or Unlimited 1-96 RS-422 Touch Tracker 16...
  • Page 82 Performance Notes The following considerations should be made when using the SpeedDome Ultra VII camera dome in a SensorNet or RS-422 environment. Alarm Action Configuration The following controllers allow the alarm actions for domes to be specified at the controller: •...

  • Page 83: Appendix B: Manchester Command Summary

    A P P E N D I X B Manchester Command Summary This appendix summarizes the Manchester controller commands used with the Configuration Utility. It also provides a list of additional Manchester commands that can be used with the dome and compatible controllers. In This Appendix •...
  • Page 84 Move the cursor to the right of the current character in the Zoom In name or password. Move the cursor to the left of the current character in the Zoom Out name. The label may read Set Shot on some keyboards. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 85 Additional Manchester Commands The following tables summarize the special commands available when using the dome in a Manchester network. These commands are available when you enter the number listed and press the Set Preset or Call Preset button on the controller. Set Commands This table describes the functions that can be performed when you enter the number listed then press the Set Preset button.

  • Page 86: Performance Notes

    This list of controllers is complete as of the time of publication. Other controllers may be supported. Contact your Sales Representative for current information. Performance Notes The following considerations should be made when using the SpeedDome Ultra VII camera dome in a Manchester environment. Using Auxiliaries The dome provides four connections for auxiliaries.

  • Page 87: Appendix C: Pelco Coaxitron And "P" Protocols Command Summary

    Pelco Coaxitron and “P” Protocols Command Summary This appendix summarizes the SpeedDome Ultra VII features that are supported by the Pelco Coaxitron and “P” protocols. In addition, it provides the controller commands used with the Configuration Utility. It also provides information about tested Pelco equipment and supported Pelco features.

  • Page 88: Supported Speeddome Ultra Vii Features

    Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish) with Password Protection Unsupported SpeedDome Ultra VII Features The following SpeedDome Ultra VII features are not supported with the Pelco Coaxitron and “P” protocols: • Save and exit from configuration menus using Iris Close and Focus keys •...

  • Page 89: Pelco Command Summary

    Pelco Command Summary The following table lists the commands to operate the configuration utility when the dome is installed in a Pelco environment. If you want to … Use … Start the configuration utility. Set Preset 95 Move the highlight bar on the active menu. Tilt Up/Down Select the highlighted item on the active menu.

  • Page 90: Performance Notes

    • Pelco MPT 9500 Supported Pelco Features SpeedDome Ultra VII supports Left and Right Scan Limits, Auto Scan, Frame Scan and Random Scan when installed under the Pelco Coaxitron and “P” Protocol environment. The following commands are supported: If you want to...
  • Page 91 This procedure erases any previously programmed Right Scan Limit setting. To program the Scan Limits: 1. Select the camera number assigned to the SpeedDome Ultra VII dome. 2. Use the pan/tilt control to position the dome’s pointing direction to the Left Scan Limit.
  • Page 92 Frame Scan pans to the right, pausing at each frame. To activate the Frame Scan: 1. Select the camera number assigned to the SpeedDome Ultra VII dome. 2. Enter Call Preset 98. The Frame Scan runs until stopped by selecting the camera and entering Call Preset 96.

  • Page 93: Appendix D: Panasonic Up-The-Coax (Utc) Protocol Command Summary

    Panasonic Up-the-Coax (UTC) Protocol Command Summary This appendix summarizes the SpeedDome Ultra VII features that are supported by the Panasonic UTC protocol. In addition, it provides the controller commands used with the Configuration Utility. It also provides information about tested Panasonic equipment.

  • Page 94: Supported Speeddome Ultra Vii Features

    Dome Configuration Utility (available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish) with Password Protection Unsupported SpeedDome Ultra VII Features The following SpeedDome Ultra VII features are not supported with the Panasonic UTC protocol: • Save and exit from configuration menus using Iris Close and Focus keys.

  • Page 95: Panasonic Utc Command Summary

    Panasonic UTC Command Summary The following table lists the commands to operate the configuration utility when the dome is installed in a Panasonic UTC environment. If you want to … Use … Start the configuration utility. Camera Set ON Set Up/Esc + Camera Up/Down Move the highlight bar on the active menu.

  • Page 96: Performance Notes

    “single speed” dome. Once the dome stops moving and the interrogation completes, the normal 8 speed settings are available. Tested Panasonic Equipment The following Panasonic equipment has been tested with SpeedDome Ultra VII: • WJ-SX550 Multiplexer •...

  • Page 97: Appendix R: Dome Configuration Records

    A P P E N D I X R Dome Configuration Records Use the pages in this appendix to record the configuration settings for your SpeedDome Ultra VII Camera Dome. Make copies of these pages for each dome. Whenever you change settings for a dome, update the information recorded on these pages.
  • Page 98 (Preset 1-96/ Pattern 1-3 / No Action) Return Time (Mins) 10 (1 - 60 Minutes) Home Position must be set to Preset or Pattern for this setting to apply. Set North Position Describe North position: SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 99 DOME NUMBER: ___________________ LOCATION: ________________________ Area Boundaries Up to 16 areas can be programmed. Use this form to identify the start and end points of each area. This will assist you in restoring the boundaries if the areas should be erased. Area Number Start Point End Point...

  • Page 100: Name Configuration

    English (English / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Portuguese) Password Protection Off (On / Off) Note: The SpeedDome Ultra VII password should be provided to authorized operators only. Name Configuration Menu Item Default Setting (Choices) Current Setting...

  • Page 101: Presets

    DOME NUMBER: ___________________ LOCATION: ________________________ Presets Up to 96 presets can be programmed for each dome. Use this form to describe the scene being viewed for each preset. This will assist you in restoring the presets if they should be erased. Preset Number Description Assigned Name...
  • Page 102 Preset 79 Preset 80 Preset 81 Preset 82 Preset 83 Preset 84 Preset 85 Preset 86 Preset 87 Preset 88 Preset 89 Preset 90 Preset 91 Preset 92 Preset 93 Preset 94 Preset 95 Preset 96 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 103: Appendix S: Software License Agreement

    A P P E N D I X S Software License Agreement By using this software, you accept the terms and conditions of this license agreement. Read this license agreement carefully. In This Appendix • General..........................S-2 • License..........................S-2 • Term............................S-2 •...
  • Page 104 Software made by Customer. Customer may not make copies of the Documentation, but may obtain additional copies of the Documentation from SEC at its established rates. Except as permitted above, copying of the Software and Documentation is forbidden. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 105 Customer will not sell, assign, sublicense or transfer this license or sell or otherwise transfer the Software or Documentation (or any portion thereof) to others. Customer will maintain the Software and Documentation in confidence and not disclose any data or other information contained in the Software or Documentation to any party, except for Customer's employees and agents who require access to the Software for the purposes of Customer's internal business and who use it in accordance with the terms of this License Agreement.
  • Page 106 Software and Documentation in the possession of Customer to SEC, at SEC's request, and SEC will refund a reasonable portion of the license fees paid by Customer to SEC. This Section 8 sets forth SEC's entire liability regarding infringement and the like. SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...

  • Page 107: Speeddome Ultra Vii Glossary

    The dome may also send alarm states to the host controller for processing. See also Input and Normal Input State. The default pattern of the SpeedDome Ultra VII. This pattern consists of three Apple Peel complete revolutions starting at the ceiling line and tilting down 30°...
  • Page 108 Manchester. User-definable setting that may correspond to magnetic north or some well- North Position known landmark. Used to approximate the camera dome's pointing direction when Direction Indicators are enabled. Glossary-2 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 109 22X or 33X. The default first zoom stop setting is 33X. The maximum zoom factors stop setting may be 44, 66, 88, 110, 132, 154, 176, 198, 220, or 242X. The default maximum zoom stop setting is 88X. SpeedDome Ultra VII Glossary Glossary-3...
  • Page 110 N O T E S : Glossary-4 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 111 I N D E X configuring alarm actions, –A– –F– Using Auxiliaries, B-4 Advanced Shutter Settings Factory Settings Presets Overview, 3-5 How to restore, 1-5 How to program presets, 4-19 Alarm Actions Freeze Frame, 2-6 Overview, 4-18 How to configure, 4-3 Privacy Zones –H–...
  • Page 112 N O T E S : Index-2 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual...
  • Page 114 American Dynamics Tyco Safety Products 6795 Flanders Drive, San Diego, CA 92121 Telephone: 858 642-2400 Telefax: 858 642-2440 americandynamics.net 8200-0184-02 B...

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