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VI 422'" CPU-Based Control
and Switching System
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INDUSTRIES INC. 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
VICON

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  • Page 1 X834 VI 422’” CPU-Based Control and Switching System INDUSTRIES INC. 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788 VICON...
  • Page 2 Warning: To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-ctitical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
  • Page 3 We stand behind the quality and dependability of every product with an industry leading Beneficial Use warranty. If you are not satisfied with a Vicon product or service, I would like to know. Your complete satisfaction is the mission of every Vicon employee.
  • Page 4 FCC Notice Note: Complies 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. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specification in subpart B of part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ....I...................... Preliminary Operations ..................... . Required Connections .
  • Page 6 Specify the Event Type..........................Select the Pattern or Number......................... Set the Time of Day..........................Schedule a n Event ..........................Set the Day of Week..........................Select the Monitor Number........................Select the Receiver Number ........................Menus ..........................Keypad/Receiver Keypad Menus ............................
  • Page 7 Set Input Controls............................Enable Alarm Inputs ..........................Set Momentary Inputs..........................Set Closure Type ............................ Select Group Number ..........................Set Serial Port ............................Select the Baud Rate..........................Select the Data Bits ..........................Select the Stop Bits ..........................Select the Parity ............................Enable Audible Alarm..........................
  • Page 8 Assign Dial-Up Numbers for Tours ......................Assign Dial-Up Numbers for Salvos ......................Set Default Call-Up............................. Select a Monitor Number........................Specify the System Startup Action ......................Select the System Startup Action Number ....................System Startup Home Recall ....................Specify Set Camera Partition ...........................
  • Page 9 List of Tables Table 1 ................................Maximum System Components ........................Table 2 ................................Keypads in a V1422 System ..........................Table 3 ................................Keypad Status ..............................Table 4 ................................Status ..............................Receiver List of Tables X834 Rev 798 NOVA Vi 422...
  • Page 10 List of Figures Figure 1 ................................V1422 Local Keypad ............................Figure 2 ................................Common Stack M o d e Example........................Figure 3 ................................Independent Stack Mode Example ......................... Figure 4 ................................Joystick Response Curves ..........................List of Figures X834 Rev 798 NOVA V1422...
  • Page 11 Use only with a mounting accessory recommended by Vicon, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the video product should follow Vicon’s instructions, and a mounting accessory CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, recommended by Vicon should be used.
  • Page 12 This prevents damage to the video product due replacement parts specified by Vicon or that have the lightning power-line surges. same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other 15.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction The NOVATM Digital Control and Switching System is designed to control and switch video from up to 32 camera stations and 8 monitors. The Vi422 may be operated by its own built-in (local) keypad, up to 8 Intelligent Control Panels (remote keypads), and a host computer. Table 1 lists the maximum number of system components which may be connected to the VI 422.
  • Page 14 X834 Rev 798 NOVA V1422 Required Connections...

  • Page 15: Preliminary Operations

    A subset of the V1422 control panel keys is used to specify the system configuration from menus displayed on the edit monitor. Throughout this manual, the V1422 control panel will be referred to as the local keypad. Vicon’s V1300X-DVC and -RVC Intelligent Remote Control Panels and add-on PCs (personal computers with Add-On Control hardware and software installed) will be referred to as remote keypads.

  • Page 16: Accessing The Programming Screens

    F i g u r e 1 VI422 Local Keypad The joystick on the local keypad is used to select options from programming menus. During normal operation, the pan and tilt angle and speed (when applicable) are controlled by the joystick. If the joy-stick operation is not as expected or required, use the diagnostic and calibration procedures discussed in fistJuysLWon page 80 and Re-C&&ate Joyst/i=kon...

  • Page 17: Edit Monitor Setup

    SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS INSTALL DEFAULTS ENTER SELECTION Nofe: /f a manager /ogs onfo the system, the Ma/i7 Menu w/l on/v d%p’ay four menu se/ections (refer fo Sef User ProMes on page 8). Edit Monitor Setup X834 Rev 798 NOVA Vi 422...
  • Page 18 Menu-Driven Program Screens X834 Rev 798 NOVA V1422...

  • Page 19: System Programming ,I

    System Programming System programming is the process of selecting operating parameters which define a particular CCTV system. The set of operating parameters specified during the programming process is a system configuration. Using the local keypad, selections are made from menu-driven programming screens which are displayed on the edit monitor.

  • Page 20: Set User Profiles

    Set User Profiles User profiles contain the information necessary to identify each user in the Vi422 CCTV system. The three privilege levels are operator, manager, and administrator. Operator privileges allow a user to operate the VI422 but do not allow access to programming screens. Typically, a configuration will contain more users with operator privilege than with manager or administrator privileges.

  • Page 21: Specify Keypadaccess

    Identification Remote keypads* Vi422 control panel (Local) 0 (10) Host computer (RS-232) and V1300X-DVC Intelligent Remote Control Panels and add-on PCs. Add-on PCs are personal computers with Vicon’s V1300X-PACP hardware and software installed. X834 Rev 798 NOVA V1422 Administration Menus...

  • Page 22: Administrator Profiles

    Administrator Profiles If at least one user was granted administrator privilege, the Administrator Profiles Menu will be accessible. Otherwise, a message will display which directs the programmer to specify a user with administrator status, as shown here. To assign administrator privilege, press the HOME key and select the Set User Profile screen. Select administrator privilege for at least one user, referring to Seffhe UserPrWegeon page 9.

  • Page 23: Configure Host Port

    Sef Automafic Logoff This setting is used to automatically log an administrator off of the V1422 if operations cease for the amount of time specified in LugoflDwe~Y Auto Logoff Setting: Parameters: Enabled Disabled Local Keys: Fl Disabled Default: Sef fhe Logoff Dwe// Time If Auto Logoff was enabled as discussed in the previous section, the logoff dwell time and units must be specified.
  • Page 24 Seiecf fhe BaudRafe The baud rate is the speed at which data is transferred between the Vi422 and the host computer. The baud rate of the host computer must agree with the parameter set in this screen. Setting: Baud Rate Parameters: Disabled 300 BPS...

  • Page 25: Enter A Passcode

    Sef fhe Logoff Dwe// 7Zne If the logoff dwell time is specified, a user of the host computer (regardless of privilege) will be automatically logged off of the Vi 422 after a specified length of time has elapsed without interaction. Setting: Logoff Dwell Disabled...

  • Page 26: Specify A Border Or Background

    Setting: Character Size Numeric key “1” Local Keys: Specify a Border or Background Enter the number “2” using the numeric keypad to toggle the display of a background or border on the programming menus. Setting: Local Keys: Numeric key “2” Program Timed Events Five event types are programmable in the Vi422 software: tours, salvos, presets, alarm enable, and alarm type.

  • Page 27: Specify The Event Type

    Specify fhe Evenf Type The TOUR parameter is used to select a video switching function defined as a series of preset video displays from various camera stations on a specified monitor or on various monitors, depending upon the tour type. The tour type may be monitor or salvo, as discussed in Se/ectthe displaying video from predefined camera stations may be defined as a SALVO.

  • Page 28: Schedule A N Event

    Events are identified using the event number setting discussed in S&cl an Evenf page 14. Events are further differentiated using a pattern or number identifier. Alarms may be grouped in patterns A, B, or C, as discussed in Enab/e example, preset 01 may be event 10. Setting: 01 to 80 Parameters:...
  • Page 29 The monitor number setting is applicable only if the event type setting is set to TOUR. Select the monitor which will display the monitor tour specified in the Pattern/Nmbr setting for the schedule defined in DAY OF WEEK and TIME OF DAY. Setting: Monitor Nmbr Parameters:...

  • Page 30: Keypad/Receiver Menus

    Keypad/Receiver Menus Keypads and receivers are defined to the Vi422 control system in the Keypad/Receiver Menus. Using the numeric keypad, enter ‘7” to access the Keypad Menus or “2” to access Receiver Menus. To return to the previous screen, press the FAIL key on the numeric keypad. Menu Path: Ma/i7 Menu + Keypad/Receiver...

  • Page 31: Select The Keypad Number

    Sef Keypad Profiles Keypad profiles define the functionality of keypads with respect to other components in the CCTV system. The communication parameters define the data transmission speed and delay time. The seize and priority functions define the keypad’s interaction with other keypads. The ability to acknowledge alarms, assignment of monitors to keypads, and default monitor assignment are also specified from this screen.

  • Page 32: Set The Communication Delay Time

    Set the Communication Delay Time The communication delay time is the length of time that the Vi422 will wait before assuming that a keypad is off-line. This provides the lag time needed if a modem is connected to the keypad jack of the V1422. “N/A” will display if keypads 09 or 10 are selected.

  • Page 33: Partition Monitors To Keypads

    priority simply by sending a pan, tilt, or any other command to the station. If MANUAL is specified, the keypad with higher priority cannot actually control the camera station and therefore seize the control from a keypad with a lower priority until the AUX4 key is pressed. Note: /f the speed type k set to 7200 af fhe remote keypad (referred to as Receiver Type: Lknifed in the the seize confro/mustbe set fo AUTO.

  • Page 34: View Keypad Status

    View Keypad Sfafus The status of all eight remote keypads may be viewed in the Current Keypad Status screen. The currently- selected monitor and camera are listed to the right of the KYPD identifier. The possible STAT (status) displays are listed in Table 3. The user number is identified on the extreme right of the screen. (Assignment of user numbers is discussed in Se/ecfa User Numberon page 8.

  • Page 35: Receiver Menus

    Receiver Menus Communication parameters must be set for every receiver in the system. Receiver profiles may be defined by entering “1” from the VI422 front panel. To view the status of all receivers in the system, enter “2”. Press FAIL on the local keypad to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 36: Select A Receiver Number

    Select a Receiver Number The parameters on this screen refer to the receiver specified at the top of the screen. The status of the receiver will be displayed to the right of the number. Setting: Receiver No. Parameters: 01 to 32 Local Keys: SEQ or BYPASS Set the Baud Rate...

  • Page 37: Set The Home Position

    Set the Home Position The home position feature provides a quick, one-keystroke command to direct the camera station to the home position, which is defined as preset 01 for all camera stations. Setting: Home Position Parameters: Enabled Disabled Local Keys: SEQ or BYPASS Default: Enabled...

  • Page 38: View Receiver Status

    View Receiver Sfafus The current status of each receiver in the system may be viewed on this screen. Table 4 lists the three status descriptors. A list of the monitor(s) displaying video from the receivers is also available onscreen. Press FAIL to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 39: Alarm Actions

    Alarm Actions The alarm actions available with V1422 software provide versatile responses to activated alarms while maintaining simple alarm programming procedures. Up to 64 alarm inputs may be used, 32 from receivers and 32 directly connected to the V1422. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of a submenu. Menu Pafh: Ma/i7 Menu 9 A/arm Actions 1) SET ALARM STACK MODE...
  • Page 40 Sef fhe MoMor Sfack Mode An alarm monitor stack is a list of active alarms. The order in which alarms are added to the stack is defined in Sef fhe A/arm hpuf Order (Common Stack Mode On&) on page 32 or Sef the Alarm Order flndependenf Stack Mode On/v) on page 37.
  • Page 41 LARM INPUT NO. : C A M P R E P R E Video from Video from Video from camera station camera station camera station 2 0 a t p r e s e t 0 2 1 0 a t p r e s e t 0 1 0 1 a t p r e s e t 0 1 Video from V i d e o f r o m ’...
  • Page 42 Figure 3 illustrates independent stack mode. The initial conditions are: Independent stack mode FIFO (first-in, first-out) order for monitors 01 and 03; priority order for monitor 02 Acknowledged alarms will NOT be cleared from all monitor lists Alarm 01 is activated before alarm 02 Alarm 02 has a higher priority than alarm 01 In independent stack mode, each monitor has its own stack, as illustrated in Figure 3.
  • Page 43 P R E Video from Video from Video from camera station camera station camera station 0 1 a t p r e s e t 0 1 20 at preset 02 1 0 a t p r e s e t 0 1 Video from’...

  • Page 44: Set The Monitor Stack Mode

    Sef fhe A/arm hput Order (Common Sfack Mode On/y) If common stack mode is chosen for the monitor stack mode, as discussed in Set fhe Monitor page 28, there is only one stack for all alarm monitors. The order in which alarms are added to the stack may be FIFO (first in, first out), which adds alarm video to the stack in the order in which the alarms were activated, or SORT BY PRIORITY, which adds alarm video to the stack in an order defined by priority.

  • Page 45: Cleared From All Monitor Lists

    numbered 01 to 32. Therefore, if the local alarms use the lower range of numbers, the alarm input number at the top of the screen may identify two physical alarms, one receiver alarm and one local alarm, both of which have the same alarm input number.

  • Page 46: Set The Priority Level

    while in independent stack mode. If the parameter is set to NO, acknowledging the alarm will remove it from the stack of the alarm monitor at which the alarm was acknowledged, without removing the alarm from other monitor stacks. Setting: Cleared From All Monitor Lists? Parameters: Local Keys:...

  • Page 47: Set Monitor Actions

    As discussed in Select Group Number on page 45, local alarms and receiver alarms may both be identified using the range of numbers from 01 to 32. If this method of alarm numbering is chosen, each number will actually represent two physical alarms. For example, the activation of either receiver alarm 01 or local alarm 01 will initiate the call-up identified when the alarm input number at the top of this screen is 01.
  • Page 48 Enable A farm Monitors may display alarm video. Any monitor may be designated an alarm Alarm monitors are monitors which monitor. The joystick is used to position the cursor vertically, thereby specifying a setting to be edited. To edit a parameter, use the keys identified in Local Keys, Use the HOME key to save all settings and return to the previous screen.

  • Page 49: Select An Alarm Monitor

    Menu Path: Main Menu + Alarm Actions + Set Monitor Actions ir Set Alarm Controls ALARM MONITOR CONTROLS ALARM MONITOR NO. : + 01 ALARM ORDER : FIFO SEQUENCE : ENABLED DWELL TIME : 001 SECS AUTO ACK. : DISABLED ACK.

  • Page 50: Enable Alarm Video Sequencing

    Enable Alarm Video Sequencing Alarm monitors may be set to sequence multiple active alarm video or to display an alarm steadily until acknowledged, in the order determined in Set the A/arm /input Order (Common Stack On/y) on page 32 or Sef multiple active alarms on the alarm monitor specified at the top of the screen.

  • Page 51: Set The Acknowledge Time

    Set the Acknowledge Time The acknowledge time is the length of time that alarm video will display before being automatically acknowledged by the system. Acknowledgment removes the alarm from the alarm monitor stack. This setting is unavailable if the auto acknowledge setting is set to DISABLED. Note: When setting the acknowledge time, press and hold DWELL while pressing the SEQ key to increment by 10 seconds.

  • Page 52: Set Receiver Actions

    Set Receiver Actions The Vi422 allows 32 receiver alarms. The submenus of this screen refer to receiver alarms only; local alarms are programmed using other menus. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of a submenu. Menu Path: Main Menu i, A/arm Act/bns RECEIVER ALARM CONTROL...
  • Page 53 Sef Home A&now/edge Confro/ Each receiver may be enabled to return to the home position when the receiver’s alarm has been acknowledged. The home position is defined as preset 01 for all receivers. The system defaults enable this function for all receivers. Auxiliary equipment designated aux 01 may also be activated or deactivated when the home position is recalled, as discussed in page 41.

  • Page 54: Set Input Controls

    The parameters are ON (which turns AUXI on), OFF (which turns AUXl off), RESTORE (restores AUX 1 to its prealarm state) and NO ACTION (which leaves AUX 1 in the state defined in the Edit Alarm Call-Up screen on page 34. Setting: Ack Actions Parameters:...
  • Page 55 Use the joystick to move the cursor to the local alarm number. Use the SEQ or BYPASS key to enable or disable the local alarm. Enabled alarms are highlighted. The HOME key is used to store these settings; the FAIL key will exit this screen without saving. the cond/ibn of fhe cunenfy selected a/arm.
  • Page 56 cursor 13 to the left offhe a/arm. Momentary Pattern Setting: Parameters: Local Keys: SEQ or BYPASS Default: Menu Pafh: Ma/h Menu 9 A/arm Acfions ir Sef Input Confrok 3 Set Momentary /npufs 0 = MOMENTARY 0 = LATCH ENABLE/DISABLE JOYSTICK IL - STORE/ABORT Sef C/osure Type Alarms may be set to activate when the alarm contacts open or close.

  • Page 57: Set Serial Port

    The V1422 permits 32 local alarms. Local alarms may be specified as alarms 01 through 32 (Group 1) or 33 through 64 (Group 2). Receiver alarms are numbered 01 through 32. If the local alarms are set to Group 1, the alarm input numbers 01 through 32 will be used for both receiver alarms and local alarms.

  • Page 58: Enable Audible Alarm

    The baud rate is the data transfer speed. The printer baud rate must agree with the parameter on this screen. Baud Rate Setting: Parameters: Disabled 300 BPS 600 BPS 1200 BPS 2400 BPS 4800 BPS 600 BPS Local Keys: SEQ or BYPASS Default: Either parameter below may be used as the number of data bits, however, the same number must be specified at the printer.
  • Page 59 Time, date, and titling functions are programmed using menus selected from the Display Titling Menu, as discussed in the following sections. Titles are created by selecting characters from the Vi422 Character Set. This character set is shown in the page 101. Menu Pafh: Ma/i7 Menu ir 7Me/Datefl/f/er TITLIN 1) CAMERA TITLES...

  • Page 60: Time/Date/Litler

    Perform the following steps to select a camera. From the Camera Titles screen, use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit number of the camera. The camera number must be entered as a two-digit number, for example, camera number 1 should be entered as 01.

  • Page 61: Alarm Titles

    camera title, is used to specify the character to add or edit in the edit area (defined as the area between the >> and <c symbols). The title cursor is positioned using the SEQ and BYPASS keys on the keypad. The SEQ key will move the title cursor to the left and the BYPASS key will move the title cursor to the right.
  • Page 62 Before an alarm title can be defined, it must be identified using the monitor number and alarm number. Because each alarm may have up to eight different titles, depending upon which of the eight alarm monitors is displaying the alarm video, the identification of the alarm title will be based upon alarm monitor and alarm input.
  • Page 63 After an alarm title has been properly identified as described in the previous section, the title must be defined from the editing screen. This screen is divided into four onscreen sections: Reference, Character Set, Edit Area, and Key/Control Summary. Menu PafZ: Ma/i7 Menu 4 7kve/DateAii/er <...

  • Page 64: Preset Titles

    The following example lists the steps which would be required to display “ALARM 20 EAST GATE” as the title when alarm input 20 has been activated and its video is displaying on the monitor identified at the upper right of the Alarm Title Editor screen. Perform the steps in Select an Alarm displayed.
  • Page 65 Perform the following steps to specify the preset title to be defined. From the Preset Title Editor screen, use the keypad to enter the two-digit number of the camera. This number must be two digits (for example, camera 9 should be entered as 09). After the camera number has been entered, the preset number may be entered.

  • Page 66: Sector Titles

    the preset number specified in the Preset Title Editor screen. The title cursor, located on the line directly beneath the default title, is used to specify the character to add or edit in the edit area (defined as the area between the >>...
  • Page 67 Because the sector numbers for all cameras will be in a range from 1 to 16, the sector numbers alone are not sufficient to identify the title to be defined. The sector title must be identified using the camera number and sector number.
  • Page 68 Define the Se&or nf/e After a sector title has been properly identified as described in the previous section, the title must be defined from the editing screen. This screen is divided into four onscreen sections: Reference, Character Set, Edit Area, and Key/Control Summary. Menu Path Ma/i Menu i, iMe/DafeAXer 3 Presef Tii’es 3 edit/g screen JOYSTICK - UPPER CURSOR HOME/FAIL - STORE/ABORT...

  • Page 69: Time/Date Controls

    The following example lists the steps which would be required to display “LOBBY” as the title when the camera is panned through the region defined as sector 01. Select Perform the steps in a Sector displayed. This example is based on a default sector title of “SEC 01”. Deflect the joystick in the appropriate direction until the character cursor is underneath the “L”...
  • Page 70 Sef fhe Sysfem Time, Dafe, and 77me/iafe Format The system clock, date, and the display format for the time and date are specified from the Set Date & Ti m e screen. Menu Path: Mah Menu ir 7Zne/DaieAii%er F2) CHANGE TIME DISPLAY F3) SELECT AM/PM 12:MM:SS PRESS HOME TO SET CLOCK...

  • Page 71: Display Controls

    Sef fhe Day of fhe Week The day of the week must be set to ensure that functions will take place on the expected schedules. Use the SEQ or BYPASS key to cycle through the days of the week. Press the HOME key when the correct day of the week is displayed or press FAIL to return to the Display Titling screen without saving changes.

  • Page 72: Change The Character Size

    The Vi422 allows the size and position of onscreen text to be specified per monitor. Select the monitor using the SEQ or BYPASS keys. Use the joystick to position the display text on the monitor screen. Menu Path: Ma/i7 Menu ir Tkne/Daferrit/er 3 D@/ay Confro/s 3 Edit Screen Layouf - B - w - - - - - - - - - MONITOR NUMBER : 03 1) CHARACTER SIZE...

  • Page 73: Enable Displays

    The camera, preset, sector, preset titles, seize status, and time/date display can be enabled or disabled for each monitor in the system. Use the SEQ or BYPASS key to select the monitor. Menu Path: Ma/i Menu 9 Tiine/DateAif/er 3 D/;sp/y Confro/s ir Enab/e Dkp/ays ENABLE DISPLAYS - - - - - - - - - - - MONITOR NUMBER : 03...

  • Page 74: Enable Camera And Alarm Title Fade

    The camera, alarm, and preset titles may be set to fade from the screen after a specified period of time. These controls are set per monitor. Use the SEQ or BYPASS key to change the monitor number at the top of the screen.

  • Page 75: Video Switch Action

    Video Switch Action The Video Switch Menus are used to define tours and salvos, assign dial-up and call-up numbers, and define camera-to-monitor partitioning. Although tours and salvos may be specified as parameters in other menus, they must be defined in the submenus of the Video Switch Menus before any tour or salvo actions may take place.

  • Page 76: Specify The Tour Number

    Specify fhe Tour Number Specify the number of the tour to be defined in the following menus. Use the SEQ key to increment the tour number. The BYPASS key decrements the tour number. The tour number cannot be defined in the following screens, although it will be displayed at the top of the screen.

  • Page 77: Select The Tour Type

    The tour specified by the tour number in the Sequent/b/ salvo tour as discussed in Se/ecifhe Tour 7ypeoon page 64. The tour type chosen dictates the screen which will display by selecting “2” with the local keypad from the Sequential Tour Patterns screen shown on page 63. Follow the procedure in Defirle a MoMor 7burorDefihe Define a Monitor Tour Monitor tours must be defined by specifying the video to be displayed for each step in the tour.

  • Page 78: Define A Salvo Tour

    Define a Salvo Tour Salvo tours must be defined by specifying the salvo to be activated for each step in the tour. Each STEP of the tour defines the actions to take place at a relative time in the tour. For example, step 3 is performed after step 2 and before step 4.
  • Page 79 Sef fhe Lasf Step Acfion The action that will take place when the final step in a tour has been performed is defined as the last step action. Three last step actions are possible: another tour may activate (CHAIN), all touring may cease (HALT), or the tour may repeat (REPT).

  • Page 80: Edit Salvo Switch

    Edit Salvo Switch Salvos are defined using the Ed/Ssa/vo Switchscreen, available by selecting “2” from the numeric keypad with the Video Switch Menus onscreen. After a salvo is defined to the system using the Edit Salvo Switch screen, the salvo may be activated manually at a keypad or may be used as a step in a salvo tour. VI422 operating NOVA VI422 CPU-Based Confro/ and Swifchk?g Sysfem Manual X826 procedures may be found in Salvo...

  • Page 81: Assign Dial-Up Numbers

    Assign Dial-Up Numbers Dial-Up numbers are used to redefine the identifying numbers assigned to camera stations, salvos, and tours as a consequence of software defaults and hardware connections. For example, if dial-up numbers are not used to redefine video input numbers, video from camera stations will always be identified by the number of the video input connector on the rear panel, which is the same number as the receiver address specified using the appropriate DIP switch on a receiver printed circuit board.
  • Page 82 NUMBER KEYS - SET DlAL-UP HOME/FAIL - STORE/ABORT Setting: Dial-up Parameters: 0001 to 1000 Local Keys: Numeric keypad Default: 0001 to 0032 The maximum number of tours in a VI422 configuration is 64. The default dial-up number for each tour is the number of the tour preceded by “01”.

  • Page 83: Set Default Call-Up

    Assign DiW-Up Numbers for Sa/vos The default salvo dial-up number is the salvo number preceded by “02”. For example, the default dial-up number for salvo 64 is 0264. Dial-up numbers may be assigned to salvos within the permitted range of parameter numbers.
  • Page 84 Seiecf a MoMfor Number Select a monitor and define the actions as described in the following section(s). Repeat for each monitor in the system. Monitor Numb. Setting: Parameters: 01 to 08 Local Keys: SEQ or BYPASS Specify fhe Sysfem Sfarfup Acfion Upon system startup, monitors may be set to display no video (BLANK), display the video from a specified camera station (CAMERA), begin a tour (TOUR), or display the video from the camera station as defined in a salvo...

  • Page 85: Set Camera Partition

    Set Camera Partition The procedure of assigning cameras to monitors is known as partitioning. By default, all cameras are assigned to all monitors. Video from camera stations may not be displayed on monitors unless the camera stations are partitioned to those monitors. Monitors are partitioned to keypads as discussed in Pan’/i& on page 21.

  • Page 86: System Diagnostics

    System Diagnostics Before the System Diagnostics Menu is displayed, the Video Switcher and Titling Test and the Front Panel Test may be performed. Video Switcher and Titling Test This screen is used to test video switching and titling. The user specifies the video input to be tested and checks that the appropriate video and text are displayed on each monitor in the system.

  • Page 87: System Diagnostics Menu

    2. Repeat step 1 for every key on the control panel. Note any discrepancies between the onscreen simulation and the key state. If any discrepancies were noted in step 2 above, contact Vicon at the number on the back cover of this manual, as the V1422 may need to be returned for repair.
  • Page 88 The front panel of the V1422 contains an LCD which is used to display messages to the user. The contrast sensitivity of this LCD may be changed by entering a two-digit number from the numeric keypad while the Adjust LCD Contrast screen is displayed. The two-digit numbers are in a range from 00 to 15, with 15 corresponding to high contrast.
  • Page 89 Sef Swifching Sync The synchronization source for video signals from the cameras in the V1422 system may be power line (line- locking) or vertical phase synchronization to video input from camera 32. If power line synchronization is selected, the vertical phase delay can be adjusted to decrease screen disturbance during switching. If camera 32 will be used to sync the video signals, it must be capable of performing this function and be connected to video input 32 on the rear of the V1422, as discussed in NOVA VI422 CPU-Based Confro/ and SwJchh/i;rg Sys fern Maffua/ X826...

  • Page 90: Test Serial Ports

    Connections to and operation of alarm devices may be tested using the Display Alarm Inputs screen. Perform the following procedure. Note the condition of the alarm devices, open or closed, and compare to the Display Alarm Inputs screen. Change the condition of the alarm devices and compare to the Display Alarm Inputs screen. Check the alarm devices and connections to the V1422 if any discrepancies are found.
  • Page 91 Press the HOME 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 5 RS-422 and RS-232 Pin Connections for Serial Port Test J3 Pin No.

  • Page 92: Setup Memory Access Test

    Perform the following procedure to perform a read/write test on the VI422 memory. If the system configuration has been backed up, press the HOME key to begin testing. Otherwise, press the FAIL key and back up the system configuration as discussed in NOI/A W4ZZH’sf The following screen will display during the test.

  • Page 93: Set Pan Axis Limits

    The joystick calibrations allow the administrator to adjust the joystick responses to specific preferences. Access a submenu by entering the number from the local keypad. Menu Path: Ma/i7 Menu + 7iine/DafeAif/er Pane/ Tesf ir Sysfem Dk3gnosfics Menu ir Re-CaMrafe Joysfick JOYSTICK CALIBRATION 1) SET PAN AXIS LIMITS 2) SET PAN ACCELERATION...
  • Page 94 Hold the joystick at ,the point which will define the center point. Press the PP ENTER key. Hold the joystick at ,the point which will define the extreme right limit. Press the PP ENTER key. HOLD THE JOYSTICK AT THE RIGHT LIMIT AND PRESS ENTER PRESS FAIL TO CANCEL Hold the joystick at the point which will define the left limit.
  • Page 95 PAN CALIBRATION 005 107 127 228 HOLD THE POSITION WHERE PAN LEFT MOVEMENT WILL START, AND PRESS ENTER PRESS FAIL TO CANCEL Press HOME to save settings. PAN CALIBRATION PRESS HOME TO STORE NEW SETTINGS PRESS FAIL TO CANCEL Sef Pan Acce/eraff/‘on Setting the pan acceleration defines the relationship between joystick deflection and pan speed, as shown in Figure 4.
  • Page 96 f u l l 1 0 0 % speed M E D I U M 6 6 % 4 4 % 2 2 % 6 6 % 88% 100% 2 2 % 4 4 % full center deflection p o s i t i o n JOYSTICK DEFLECTION Figure 4 Joystick Response Curves...
  • Page 97 Hold the joystick at the point which will define the extreme down limit. Press the PP ENTER key. CALIBRATI HOLD THE JOYSTICK AT THE DOWN LIMIT AND PRESS ENTER PRESS FAIL TO CANCEL System Diagnostics X834 Rev 798 NOVA Vi 422...
  • Page 98 Hold the joystick at the up start point. This is the joystick point at which the drive will start tilting up. HOLD THE POSITION WHERE TILT UP MOVEMENT WILL START, AND PRESS ENTER PRESS FAIL TO CANCEL Hold the joystick at the down start point. This is the joystick point at which the pan-and-tilt drive will start tilting down.
  • Page 99 Menu Path: Mak? Menu ir 7ilne/DateAit/er Pane/ Test ?r System Diagnostks Menu ir Re-CaLkate CURRENT SETTING: MEDIUM 2) MEDIUM SLOW MAKE A SELECTION OR PRESS FAIL TO CANCEL PRESS HOME TO CONTINUE Sef T/;/f SenshWity This setting defines the sensitivity of the tilt speed to joystick deflection. The range of sensitivity settings is 01 to 84.

  • Page 100: Set Fi Speed Factor

    Menu Pafh: Ma/i7 Menu + 7iine/UafeAWer Menu i, Re-Calibrate Joystick 9 Set Ff Speed Factor SET Fl SPEED FACTOR DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE Fl KEY WILL REDUCE THE JOYSTICK OUTPUT TO 20 PERCENT OF NORMAL ENTER A 1 DIGIT NUMBER TO CHANGE THE PERCENTAGE PRESS FAIL TO CANCEL PRESS HOME TO CONTINUE...

  • Page 101: Install Defaults

    Install Defaults Administrators may install system or titling factory default settings at any time using submenus of the Install Defaults Menu. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of the submenu. Menu Path Ma/i7 Menu ir /nstal Defauks TALL DEFAULT> 1) INSTALL SYSTEM DFLTS 2) INSTALL T/D/T DFLTS ENTER SELECTION...

  • Page 102: Install T/D/T Defaults

    Press HOME to display the following screen. Press FAIL to abort. SYSTEM DEFAULTS AFTER FACTORY DEFAULTS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED THE SYSTEM WILL RESET WARM-BOOT RESTART PRESS HOME TO CONTINUE PRESS FAIL TO ABORT Press HOME to install factory default settings or press FAIL to abort. The following screen will display. INSTALLING SYSTEM DEFAULTS...
  • Page 103 Press HOME to continue or FAIL to abort. RESET FACTORY DEFAULTS PRESS HOME TO CONTINUE PRESS FAIL TO ABORT Press HOME to install factory default titling or press FAIL to abort. The following screen will display. INSTALLING T/D/T DEFAULTS ALL TITLE DISPLAY CONTROL INFORMATION WILL BE...
  • Page 104 Install Defaults X834 Rev 798 NOVA V1422...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The V1422 edit monitor displays error messages if an inappropriate parameter is chosen from the programming menus. This chapter describes the appropriate actions to be performed if an error message displays during programming. Number of Administrators At least one user must be assigned administrator privilege. The Set User Profiles Menu may not be exited until an administrator profile has been defined.

  • Page 106: 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 NOVA V7#22 CPU-Based Confro/ana’Switch/i7g Vicoax receiver addresses are determined by the video connection to the receiver. For example, if the coaxial cable from the Vicoax receiver is connected to video BNC 3, then the Vicoax receiver address is receiver (camera) 3.

  • Page 107: Number Out Of Range

    Number Out of Range Appropriate camera, preset, sector, and alarm numbers must be entered before titles may be defined. These numbers must be within the ranges shown below. If a number outside of the appropriate range was entered, the following message screen will display. ! ! !ERROR! ! ! Camera Number Out Of Range...
  • Page 108 Press HOME to return to the previous screen. Hold the joystick at a right limit which is at least three points greater than the center, and press PP ENTER to store this setting. The following screen will display if the left limit is not at least 3 points less than the center point. Perform the , following procedure.

  • Page 109: Tilt Calibration

    Perform the following procedure to redefine the left start position. THE LEFT START POSITION MUST BE AT LEAST 1 COUNT LOWER THAN THE CENTER AND AT LEAST 2 COUNTS HIGHER THAN THE LIMIT PRESS HOME TO CONTINUE Note the center, left start and left stop points recorded on the screen. Press the HOME key to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 110 The following screen will display if the down limit is not at least 3 points less than the center point. Perform the following procedure. 117 >-Up-> 1 1 7 2 2 8 THE DOWN LIMIT MUST BE AT LEAST 3 COUNTS LOWER THAN THE CENTER READING PRESS HOME TO CONTINUE Note the center and down points recorded on the screen.
  • Page 111 Pet-form the following procedure to redefine the down start position. THE DOWN START POSITION MUST BE AT LEAST 1 COUNT LOWER THAN THE CENTER AND AT LEAST 2 COUNTS HIGHER THAN THE LIMIT PRESS HOME TO CONTINUE Note the center, down start and down stop points recorded on the screen. to the previous screen.
  • Page 112 Tilt Calibration X834 Rev 798 NOVA V1422...

  • Page 113: Appendix

    Appendix VI 422 Character Set X834 Rev 798 NOVA V1422 V1422 Character Set...
  • Page 114 X834 Rev 798 NOVA V1422 V1422 Character Set...
  • Page 115 X834 Rev 798 NOVA V1422 V1422 Character Set...
  • Page 116 V1422 Character Set X834 Rev 798 NOVA V1422...

  • Page 117: Shipping Instructions

    Shipping Instructions Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory: 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 118 Shipping Instructions X834 Rev 798 NOVA V1422...

  • Page 119: Index

    Phone Numbers 103 Profiles 8 Programming Keys 3 Programming Screens Index Accessing 4 Exiting 4 Receivers 23 Returns 103 Salvos 68 Shipping Instructions 103 support 103 Accessing the Programming Screens 4 Telephone Numbers 103 Alarms 27 Tests 74 Automatic Logoff 11 Time Date Titler 47 Timed Events 14 Tours 63...
  • Page 120 Vicon Industries Inc. Offices U.S. Offices Corporate Headquarters and New York Office 89 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, New York 11788 (2288) l-800-645-91 16 Fax: 516-951 CCTV (2288) Blnfofax: 1-800-287-I 207 Atlanta Office 3030 Business Park Drive Suite G Norcross, Georgia 30071...

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