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X897-01
V1466A DIGITAL CONTROL AND
MATRIX SWITCHING SYSTEM
Warning: To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Copyright © 2005 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788
TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288) TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)
UK: 44/(0) 1489-566300 WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com
Vicon part no. 8006-8897-01-00
Rev 1205 Section 2

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  • Page 1 Copyright © 2005 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved. Product specifications subject to change without notice. Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc. VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288) TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116 24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266) UK: 44/(0) 1489-566300 WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com...
  • Page 3 FCC Notice Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a Class A digital device. WARNING This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Stop Bits ..............................12 Parity ...............................12 Logoff Dwell.............................12 Passcode..............................12 Program Timed Events ..........................13 Event Number ............................13 Event Type ..............................13 Pattern/Number ............................14 Time of Day .............................14 Schedule ..............................14 Day of Week............................14 Monitor Number............................15 Receiver Number ............................15 Contents • i X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 5 Sequence.............................40 Dwell Time ............................40 Auto Acknowledge ..........................40 Acknowledge Time ..........................40 Set Acknowledge Controls ........................41 Set Receiver Action ............................41 Set Alarm Enable/Disable ........................42 Set Home Acknowledge Control ......................42 Set Aux 1 Controls ..........................43 Contents • ii X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 6 Enable/Disable Displays ..........................58 Monitor Number............................58 Date/Time..............................58 Camera Title............................58 Preset Title ..............................58 Sector Title ..............................59 Seize Status ............................59 Title Fade Controls............................59 Monitor Number............................59 Camera/Alarm Fade ..........................59 Preset Fade.............................60 Fade Time ...............................60 Video Switch Action .............................61 Contents • iii X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 7 Install Defaults ..............................79 Install System Defaults ..........................79 Install TDT Defaults ............................80 ERROR MESSAGES ......................83 Keypad Communication Problems......................83 Number of Administrators ...........................84 Number Out of Range ..........................84 Receiver Communication Problems......................85 SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS ....................87 INDEX ..........................89 Contents • iv X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 8 List of Tables Table 1 Maximum System Components........................2 Table 2 Keypad Status ..............................24 Table 3 Receiver Status ..............................27 Table 4 Serial Port Test Connections ..........................76 List of Tables • v X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 9 Sample Matrix 66 System with Nova Powerplus CPU Card................2 Figure 3 Matrix 66 Card Cage: Front and Rear Panels ....................3 Figure 4 Common Stack Mode Example........................32 Figure 5 Independent Stack Mode Example.........................33 List of Figures • vi X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 10: Important Safeguards

    CAUTION to the video product. Use only with a mounting accessory recommended by Vicon, or sold with the video product. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Any mounting of the video product should follow Vicon’s instructions, and a mounting accessory recommended by Vicon should be used.
  • Page 11 This prevents damage to the video product due replacement parts specified by Vicon or that have the to lightning and power-line surges. same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other 15.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Administrators have full access to programming menus; managers have limited access. Comprehensive time, date, titling support is standard in Vicon control systems, as is a full set of diagnostic tests. The V1466ASCPU-A CPU card is shown in Figure 1 below.

  • Page 13: Table

    Note: Even though the total number of physical alarms that may be connected to the V1466A system is 512, only 256 discrete alarm actions are available. Refer to the Alarm Actions chapter starting on page 29 for more information. Figure 2 Sample Matrix 66 System with NOVA V1466ASCPU-A CPU Card Introduction • 2 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 14: Preliminary Operations

    Note: To edit the screen layout, as discussed on page 56, you must connect a monitor and camera to the system. You will not be able to define the layout using the programming monitor. Preliminary Operations • 3 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 15: Entering And Exiting The Programming Screens

    If you mistype the login ID, the following screen will display and you must press Enter to access the login screen again. Matrix-66 PowerPlus System Editor Login Error Invalid User ID PRESS ENTR TO CONTINUE Preliminary Operations • 4 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 16 To exit the programming screens, follow the instructions on the submenus to return to the previous menu. Typically, you will press the Escape key to return to a previous menu. From the Main Menu, the Escape key will take you to the screen shown above. Preliminary Operations • 5 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
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  • Page 18: System Programming

    Main Menu Every menu in the NOVA V1466A system is accessed through the Main Menu. Press the number of the menu item in order to enter that menu; for example, to enter the Alarm Actions screen, press the “3” key on your programming keyboard.

  • Page 19: Set User Profiles

    The user number identifies each user in the CCTV system for tracking purposes. Up to 32 users may be assigned a user number in the V1466A system. Settings: 01 to 32 Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key to increment Numeric keypad’s - (minus) key to decrement Administration • 8 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 20: Login Id

    Refer to Error Messages, Number of Administrators on page 84 for more information. Settings: Operator Manager Administrator Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: Operator Administration • 9 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 21: Set Administrator Profiles

    Auto Logoff This setting is used to automatically log an administrator off of the V1466A if operations cease for the amount of time specified in Logoff Dwell. Settings: Enabled Disabled Keys: Default: Disabled Administration • 10 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 22: Logoff Dwell

    Settings: Disabled 300 BPS 600 BPS 1200 BPS 2400 BPS 4800 BPS 9600 BPS 19.2K BPS Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: 19.2K BPS Administration • 11 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 23: Data Bits

    10-digit number using the number keys across the top of the programming keyboard; the cursor will not point to the Passcode line. Settings: 10-digit number Keys: Number keys across the top Default: 0000000000 Administration • 12 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 24: Program Timed Events

    Set Momentary Inputs on page 45. A separate timed event must be scheduled to enable these alarms using the Alarm Enable setting. Settings: Tour Salvo Preset Alarm Enable Alarm Type Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Administration • 13 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 25: Pattern/Number

    Specify the day of the week for the event (refer to Event Number on page 13) to activate. If the event should take place every day of the week, select Daily. Settings: Daily Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Administration • 14 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 26: Monitor Number

    Enter “1” to enable X-IA inputs as triggered events or “2” to define the functionality of the triggered events. → → Menu Path: Main Menu Administration Set Triggered Events SET EXTERNALLY TRIGGERED EVENTS 1) SET TRGR INPUTS 2) PROGRAM TRGR EVENTS ENTER SELECTION ESC - PREVIOUS MENU Administration • 15 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 27: Set Triggered Inputs

    PROGRAM TRIGGER EVENTS ERROR YOU MUST ENABLE X-IA INPUTS AS EVENT TRIGGER BEFORE YOU CAN PROGRAM TRIGGERED EVENT ACTIONS SELECT ITEM 1 FROM THE PREVIOUS MENU TO ENABLE TRIGGER INPUTS. PRESS ENTR TO CONTINUE Administration • 16 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 28: Input Number

    Settings: Presets: 001 to 080 Tours: 001 to 128 Salvos: 001 to 064 Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Administration • 17 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 29: Receiver Number

    Pattern/Nmbr setting. Note: This setting is only displayed when the event type is Tour. This menu item is not displayed onscreen for the other event types and is not applicable for salvo tours. Administration • 18 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 30: Keypad/Receiver

    Note that ACTIVE or INACTV will display beside the keypad number to indicate status. An INACTV keypad is off-line (not currently detected by the system). Keypad/Receiver • 19 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 31: Keypad Number

    “N/A” will display if keypad 33 (the host computer keyboard) is selected. Settings: 000 to 990 msec, 10 msec increments Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: 000 msec Keypad/Receiver • 20 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 32: Seize Enable

    AUX4 key is pressed. Note: If the speed type is set to 1200 at a V1300X-DVC or V1300X-RVC, the Auto setting must be chosen. Keypad/Receiver • 21 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 33 Settings: Auto Manual Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: Auto Keypad/Receiver • 22 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 34: Alarm Acknowledge

    01 - IN x / - - ENABLE/DISABLE , , , - CURSOR CONTROL ENTR/ESC - STORE/ABORT Settings: IN (Enabled), OUT (Disabled) Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: Enabled Keypad/Receiver • 23 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 35: View Keypad Status

    Tour in progress. “xxx” identifies the tour number. → → → Menu Path: Main Menu Keypad/Receiver Keypad Menus View Keypad Status CURRENT KEYPAD STATUS KYPD CAM. STAT. USR. PRESS ESC TO ABORT Keypad/Receiver • 24 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 36: Receiver Menus

    The settings on this screen refer to the receiver specified at the top of the screen. The status of the receiver (ACTIVE or INACTV) will be displayed to the right of the number. Settings: 001 to 256 Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Keypad/Receiver • 25 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 37: Baud Rate

    This provides the delay time needed if a modem is connected to the receiver jack. Settings: 000 to 990 msec, in 10 msec increments Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Keypad/Receiver • 26 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 38: Home Position

    → Menu Path: Main Menu Keypad/Receiver Receiver Menus View Receiver Status RCVR STAT. MONITOR(S) 123 5 ACTIVE INACT INACT INACT INACT INACT INACT INACT / - SCROLL UP/DWN PRESS ESC TO ABORT Keypad/Receiver • 27 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 39 Keypad/Receiver • 28 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 40: Alarm Actions

    Set Alarm Stack Mode SET ALARM STACK MODE MONITOR STACK MODE : COMMON STACK ALARM INPUT ORDER : FIFO x / - - CYCLE CHOICE , , , - CURSOR UP/DWN ENTR/ESC - STORE/ABORT Alarm Actions • 29 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 41: Monitor Stack Mode

    02 will display, as shown in Figure 4D. Because all three monitors were included in the Edit Alarm Call-Up for alarm input 02, alarm video displays on all alarm monitors. Alarm 02 may be acknowledged from any alarm monitor (01, 02, or 03). Alarm Actions • 30 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 42 ..COMMON STACK Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3 ..COMMON STACK Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3 Alarm Actions • 31 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 43: Common Stack Mode Example

    Because of the specified initial conditions, monitors 01 and 03 are not affected. Refer to Figure 5D. Settings: Common Stack Independent Stack Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: Common Stack Alarm Actions • 32 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 44: Figure 5

    ORDER: FIFO PRIORITY FIFO Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3 ALARM ALARM ALARM ORDER: ORDER: ORDER: FIFO PRIORITY FIFO Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3 Figure 5 Independent Stack Mode Example Alarm Actions • 33 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 45: Alarm Input Order (Common Stack Mode Only)

    For example, the alarm input may be from a receiver alarm, a host computer, or an alarm interface device. Settings: 001 to 256 Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Alarm Actions • 34 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 46: Set Alarm Acknowledge Mode

    IS ACKNOWLEDGED, SHOULD IT BE CLEARED FROM ALL MONITOR LISTS? YES x / - - CYCLE CHOICES ENTR/ESC - STORE/ABORT Settings: Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: Alarm Actions • 35 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 47: Set Alarm Priority

    Set Triggered Inputs screen (refer to page 16). Note: Use camera number “000” to blank the monitor or “NC” for no change. Alarm Actions • 36 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 48: Set Monitor Actions

    (refer to page 71). The monitor number of the high speed switching monitor will display as “Disabled” in this screen. Settings: Disabled Enabled Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: Enabled Alarm Actions • 37 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 49: Set Alarm Controls

    Set Alarm Controls ALARM MONITOR CONTROLS SINCE COMMON MONITOR ALARM STACKING MODE IS ACTIVE, THE ALARM ACTIONS DEFINED FOR THE FIRST ALARM MONITOR WILL BE USED FOR ALL. PRESS ENTR TO CONTINUE Alarm Actions • 38 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 50: Alarm Monitor Number

    As discussed in Set Alarm Priority on page 36, 256 priority levels are available in the V1466A system. Settings: FIFO Priority Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: FIFO Alarm Actions • 39 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 51: Sequence

    001 to 255 seconds Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key to increment/decrement by 1 second Shift and numeric keypad’s + (plus) or - (minus) key to inc/dec by 10 seconds Alarm Actions • 40 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 52: Set Acknowledge Controls

    Menu Path: Main Menu Alarm Actions Set Receiver Actions RECEIVER ALARM CONTROL 1) SET ALARM ENBL/DSBL 2) SET HOME ACK. CONTRL 3) SET AUX. 1 CONTROLS ENTER SELECTION ESC - PREVIOUS MENU Alarm Actions • 41 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 53: Set Alarm Enable/Disable

    Set Alarm Enable/Disable Receiver alarms must be enabled in order to be processed by the Powerplus. Note: Vicon recommends that X-IA alarms (not receiver alarms) be used for critical surveillance areas. → → → Menu Path: Main Menu Alarm Actions...

  • Page 54: Set Aux 1 Controls

    RCVR AUX. 1 ACK. ACTION RCVR NO. ACK. ACTION RESTORE NO ACTION ENTR/ESC - STORE/ABORT Settings: Restore No Action Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: No Action Alarm Actions • 43 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 55: Set Input Controls

    Set Input Controls Enable Alarm Inputs ENABLE X-IA ALRM INPUTS X-IA INPUT PATTERN : 000: ENABLED, : DISABLED x / - - ENABLE/DISABLE , , , - CURSOR CONTROL ENTR/ESC - STORE/ABORT Alarm Actions • 44 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 56: X-Ia Input Pattern

    (all alarms are latching by default and must be deliberately selected as momentary). Also, all alarms must be individually enabled as discussed in Enable Alarm Inputs on page 44, independent of the momentary/latching assignment. Selecting an alarm as momentary does not enable it. Alarm Actions • 45 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 57: Momentary Pattern

    Settings: Momentary Latching Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Shift and numeric keypad’s + (plus) or - (minus) key to set all alarms past cursor Default: Latching Alarm Actions • 46 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 58: Set Closure Type

    Menu Path: Main Menu Alarm Actions Set Serial Port CONFIGURE ALARM 232 PORT BAUD RATE 19.2K BPS DATA BITS STOP BITS PARITY NONE x / - CYCLE CHOICES CURSOR UP/DWN ENTR/ESC STORE/ABORT Alarm Actions • 47 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 59: Baud Rate

    Default: Parity The setting chosen for the parity must agree with the parity of the printer. Settings: Even None Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: None Alarm Actions • 48 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 60: Time/Date/Titler

    Enter the number of the camera whose title is to be edited. Press Enter to proceed to the next screen, which is used to edit the default title “Camera XXX”, where “XXX” is the camera number. Settings: 001 to 256 Keys: Number keys across the top Time/Date/Titler • 49 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 61: Camera Title Editor

    Enter the number of the alarm whose title is to be edited. Press Enter to proceed to the next screen, which is used to edit the default title “Alarm XXX”, where “XXX” is the alarm number. Settings: 001 to 256 Keys: Number keys across the top Time/Date/Titler • 50 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 62: Alarm Title Editor

    16. For example, a system may only be using presets 1, 19, 55, 56 and 57. In this case, all five presets could be titled. → → Menu Path: Main Menu Time/Date/Titler Preset Titles PRESET TITLE EDITOR SELECT CAMERA AND PRESET NUMBER FOR EDIT CAMERA PRESET PRESS ENTR TO SELECT PRESS ESC TO ABORT Time/Date/Titler • 51 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 63: Camera

    Note: Sectors may only be defined in Receivers or Domes that support sectoring. Time/Date/Titler • 52 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 64: Camera

    Escape to abort and retain the default title. SECTOR TITLE EDITOR CAMERA: 012 SECTOR: 01 >>>>>>>BACK GATE<<<<<<< TYPE IN SECTOR TITLE AND PRESS ENTER TO STORE OR PRESS ESC TO ABORT Time/Date/Titler • 53 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 65: Preset -Or- Sector

    2. Define the display format of the time and date. 3. Set the AM/PM indicator for 12-hour time format. Valid time and date formats are shown below. Date Format Description Example MM/DD/YY Month/Day/Year 08/20/94 YY/MM/DD Year/Month/Day 94/08/20 DD/MM/YY Day/Month/Year 20/08/94 Time/Date/Titler • 54 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 66 Escape to return to the Display Titling screen without saving changes. SET DATE/TIME SET CURRENT DAY OF WEEK SUNDAY x / - CYCLE CHOICES ENTR/ESC STORE/ABORT Time/Date/Titler • 55 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 67: Display Controls

    The Edit Screen Layout screen’s five menu items define the size, appearance and position of the text on the monitor which is specified at the top of the screen. Settings: 01 to 32 Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Time/Date/Titler • 56 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 68: Character Size

    If the onscreen display was toggled to split the text, the blank area between the text may be increased or decreased. To decrease, press “5” on the programming keyboard. Settings: Increase Decrease Keys: the “5” key to decrease Time/Date/Titler • 57 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 69: Enable/Disable Displays

    Press the “3” key to enable or disable the display of preset titles on the specified monitor. Either preset or sector titles will be available, depending upon the choice made in Preset -or- Sector on page 54. Settings: Enabled Disabled Keys: the “3” key Time/Date/Titler • 58 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 70: Sector Title

    Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Camera/Alarm Fade Press the F1 key to enable or disable the camera and alarm titles to fade from the selected monitor’s screen after the fade time elapses. Settings: Enabled Disabled Keys: Time/Date/Titler • 59 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 71: Preset Fade

    Use the programming keyboard to enter the fade time. The fade time may be 00 to 99 seconds. The same fade time applies to the camera, alarm, and preset titles if they are enabled. Settings: 00 to 99 seconds Keys: Number keys across the top Time/Date/Titler • 60 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 72: Video Switch Action

    The settings defined in the Select Tour Type, Edit Tour and Set Last Step Action screens refer to the tour specified in the Tour Number setting at the top of this screen. Settings: 001 to 128 Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Video Switch Action • 61 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 73: Select Tour Type

    It is not required that the total number of steps be defined. Maintain the default settings of 00 for undefined steps. Note: Press the F2 key to insert a blank line. Press the F3 key to delete a line. Video Switch Action • 62 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 74: Define A Salvo Tour

    It is not required that the total number of steps be defined. Maintain the default salvo number and dwell settings of 00 for undefined steps. Note: Press the F2 key to insert a blank line. Press the F3 key to delete a line. Video Switch Action • 63 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 75: Set Last Step Action

    CHAIN TO TOUR: x / - - CYCLE CHOICE - CURSOR UP/DWN ENTR/ESC - STORE/ABORT Settings: Repeat Halt Chain Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: Repeat Video Switch Action • 64 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 76: Chain To Tour

    000 to 256, NC (not connected) Preset: 00 to 80 Speed: 00 to 10 Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key to change numbers Arrow keys to move to another line Video Switch Action • 65 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 77: Assign Dial-Up Numbers

    501, 502, etc. Dial-up numbers extend the range of numbers used to identify camera stations from 001 - 256 to 0001 - 8999. Settings: 0001 to 8999 Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: 0001 to 0256 Video Switch Action • 66 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 78: Tours

    TOUR NO. 005 0305 NUMBER KEYS - SET DIAL-UP ENTR/ESC - STORE/ABORT Settings: 0001 to 8999 Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Default: 0301 to 0428 Video Switch Action • 67 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 79: Salvo

    Select a monitor and define the actions as described in the following section(s). Repeat for each monitor. Settings: 01 to 32 Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Video Switch Action • 68 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 80: Action

    The home position is preset position 01 for all camera stations. Note that this setting is only onscreen if Action is set to Camera. Settings: Disabled Enabled Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Video Switch Action • 69 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 81: Set Camera Partition

    Disabled Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Shift and numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key to set all cameras past cursor Default: Enabled Video Switch Action • 70 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 82: Set High Speed Switching Output

    OUTPUT MONITOR IS USED BY VIDEO LOSS DETECTOR EQUIPMENT TO MONITOR VIDEO SIGNALS FROM CAMERAS IN THE SYSTEM. THIS OUTPUT WILL BE UNAVAILABLE FOR NORMAL SYSTEM OPERATION. PRESS ENTR TO CONTINUE. Video Switch Action • 71 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 83: Fix Video Input Range

    STARTING VIDEO INP: 001 ENDING VIDEO INP: x / - CYCLE CHOICE CURSOR UP/DWN ENTR/ESC STORE/ABORT Settings: 001 to 256 Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key Video Switch Action • 72 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 84: System Diagnostics

    4. Press Enter to access the next diagnostic screen. SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS 1) SET SWITCHING SYNC 2) TEST ALARM PORT 3) TEST SERIAL PORTS 4) TEST SETUP MEMORY MAKE A SELECTION OR PRESS ESC TO EXIT System Diagnostics • 73 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 85: Set Switching Sync

    SET SYNC SOURCE USING: POWER LINE SYNC SWITCH DELAY: 112 ENTER A 3 DIGIT NUMBER FROM 001 TO 255 TO CHANGE THE DELAY PRESS ESC TO CANCEL PRESS ENTR TO CONTINUE System Diagnostics • 74 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 86: Test Alarm Port

    LEDs on the V1200X-IA alarm interface device(s). The switches on the V1200X-IA must be enabled. Press Enter and observe the LEDs (they should illuminate for an active alarm). Check the alarm device(s) and connections to the V1466A if any discrepancies are found. System Diagnostics • 75 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 87: Test Serial Ports

    Enter key to test serial port communications. 3. The status of the tests will display onscreen. If a test fails, first check the connections made between the serial ports, then contact Vicon’s Technical Support Department. Table 4 Serial Port Test Connections...

  • Page 88: Test Setup Memory

    BACKUP ANY CUSTOM SYSTEM CONFIGURATION BEFORE RUNNING THIS TEST. IF THIS TEST FAILS OR IS INTERRUPTED, THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WILL NEED TO BE RELOADED PRESS ESC TO CANCEL PRESS ENTR TO CONTINUE System Diagnostics • 77 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 89 Escape key to return to the System Diagnostics Menu. 3. If the test failed or was interrupted, reload the system configuration as discussed in Nova Powerplus VPS1466 Host Computer Interface Software Manual X912. Contact Vicon Technical Support if the test failed.

  • Page 90: Install Defaults

    → Menu Path: Main Menu Install Defaults Install System Dflts INSTALL DEFAULTS SYSTEM DEFAULTS WARNING INSTALLING SYSTEM DEFAULTS WILL CLEAR THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION PRESS ENTR TO CONTINUE PRESS ESC TO ABORT Install Defaults • 79 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 91: Install Tdt Defaults

    → Menu Path: Main Menu Install Defaults Install T/D/T Dflts INSTALL DEFAULTS TDT DEFAULTS WARNING INSTALLING THESE DEFAULTS WILL CLEAR THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION PRESS ENTR TO CONTINUE PRESS ESC TO ABORT Install Defaults • 80 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 92 CCTV system, you must make selections and define titles as described in this manual (refer to page 49). INSTALLING T/D/T DEFAULTS ALL TITLE AND DISPLAY CONTROL INFORMATION WILL BE RECONFIGURED Install Defaults • 81 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
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  • Page 94: Error Messages

    Keypad Communication Problems Vicon recommends that all keypads be set to the same baud rate. If communication problems occur, check connections using Matrix 66 Super-High-Density Video Switching System Installation Manual X824. Also check the Set Keypad Profiles Menu to ensure that all keypads are set to the same baud rate, as described here: 1.

  • Page 95: Number Of Administrators

    01 to 16 If a number outside of the appropriate range was entered, the following message screen will display. xxx ERROR xxx CAMERA NUMBER OUT OF RANGE. PRESS ENTR TO CONTINUE Error Messages • 84 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...

  • Page 96: Receiver Communication Problems

    Receiver Communication Problems Vicon recommends that all receivers be set to the same baud rate. If communication problems occur, check connections using Matrix 66 Super-High-Density Video Switching System Installation Manual X824. Also...
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  • Page 98: Shipping Instructions

    Shipping Instructions Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory: 1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below. Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
  • Page 99 Software supplied either separately or in hardware is furnished on an “As Is” basis. Vicon does not warrant that such software shall be error (bug) free. Software support via telephone, if provided at no cost, may be discontinued at any time without notice at Vicon’s sole discretion.

  • Page 100: Index

    Time of Day 14 Tours 13 Triggered 15 Background 55 Monitor 18 Baud Rate Number 17 Host Computer 11 Pattern 17 Keypads 20 Presets 17 Printer 46 Receiver 18 Receivers 25 Salvos 17 Index • 89 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 101 Model Number 25 Dwell 11 Number 15, 18, 24 Host Computer 12 Problems 83 Profiles 24 Status 24, 26 Main Menu 7 Returns 85 Maximum System Components 2 Memory 75 Menu Path Index • 90 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 102 Time of Day 14 Titles Alarms 48 Camera 47 Enable 56 Fade 57–58 Presets 49 Sectors 50 Tours Chain 63 Defined 59 Event Type 13, 17 Last Step 62 Monitor 60 Salvos 60, 61 Index • 91 X897-01 Rev 1205 NOVA V1466A...
  • Page 103 Vicon Industries Inc. Corporate Headquarters 89 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116 Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288) Vicon Europe Headquarters Brunel Way Fareham, PO15 5TX United Kingdom +44 (0) 1489 566300 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322 Brussels Office Planet II - Unit E...

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