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American Dynamics 168 System Administrator Manual

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  • Page 1 MegaPower 168 Matrix Switcher/Controller System System Administrator's Manual...
  • Page 3 MegaPower 168 Matrix Switcher/Controller System System Administrator’s Manual Copyright 2002 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without written permission from Sensormatic Electronics Corporation. ® 8000-0935-01, Revision C 06/02...

  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance

    Electronics Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Touch Tracker, American Dynamics, and the American Dynamics logo are registered trademarks of Sensormatic Electronics Corporation. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL...V Who Should Use this Manual ... v How to Use this Manual ... v Related Documents ... vi Support Services ... vi System Training and Consultation Services...vi CHAPTER 1: MP168 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ... 1-1 The Workstation Environment ...
  • Page 6 Displaying System Status ...2-15 System Date & Time ...2-16 Printer and Program Monitor Messages ...2-17 Monitor / Keyboard Status...2-18 Setting Up the Switching System...2-19 Setting Up Camera Parameters ...2-20 Setting Up Preset Title Parameters ...2-21 Setting Up Salvo Parameters...2-22 Setting Up Tour Parameters ...2-23 Setting Up Alarm Parameters ...2-25 Setting Up Monitor Arming Parameters ...2-29 Setting Up Event Timer Parameters ...2-32...
  • Page 7 Controlling Tours...3-13 Changing a Tour’s Direction...3-13 Holding a Tour...3-13 Calling Camera Salvos ...3-13 Acknowledging Alarms ...3-14 Camera Lockout...3-14 Basic Programming Functions ...3-15 System Reset...3-15 Setting the Date Format...3-15 Monitor Display Arrangement ...3-16 Monitor Display Positioning ...3-16 Camera Video Loss Detection ...3-16 Pattern Programming...3-17 Defining a Pattern...3-17 Programming Preset Scenes...3-17...
  • Page 8 Monitor Menu ...3-31 Tour ...3-31 Tour Status...3-31 Date Time...3-31 Title Display...3-32 Cameras Menu ...3-32 Pseudo Numbers ...3-33 Camera Title...3-34 To select a camera for programming: ... 3-34 To select the camera video loss mode: ... 3-34 To enter or edit the camera title:... 3-35 Preset Titles ...3-36 Users / Keyboards Menu ...3-37 User...3-38...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    The American Dynamics MegaPower 168 System Administrator’s Manual provides information about setting up the MegaPower 168 Video Matrix Switching System (hereafter referred to as the MP168) through the use of AD’s S³ system setup software, or through the use of software embedded in the MP168 central processing module.

  • Page 10: Related Documents

    • Appendix E, “SpeedDome Series Programmable Dome Commands” lists commands applicable for MP168 systems that use SpeedDome series domes as video inputs. • Appendix F, "Software License Agreement" describes the terms and conditions under which MP168 software is licensed to the customer. •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Mp168 System Overview

    Single bay systems accept up to 168 video inputs and provide up to 12 video outputs. Dual bay systems also have a maximum of 168 inputs, but can provide up to 24 video outputs. Many if not all of the video inputs will be associated with alarm contacts and auxiliary relays connected to security points under view.

  • Page 12: The System Administrator's Tasks

    keyboards, alarm and auxiliary interface units, and a printer. The CPM also has a BNC connector which allows connection of a program monitor which, when used in tandem with a keyboard controller, enables programming of a variety of MP168 system functions. The bay’s power supply module (PSM) has an AC inlet for connection to the main power source, and also provides for the connection of a back-up power supply in the event of power failure.

  • Page 13: The System Operator's Tasks

    The System Operator’s Tasks The fundamental task of an MP168 system operator is to view that portion of the system that he or she has access to, and to take appropriate action based on what is observed. The operator’s primary tool is the keyboard controller.
  • Page 14 MP168 System Administrator’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Mp168 System Setup

    Chapter 2: MP168 System Setup This chapter explains how the system administrator programs MP168 system parameters by using a personal computer and the S³ software. Programming with S³ System Setup Software Programming with a PC and S³ software involves seven major areas of operation: •...

  • Page 16: Installation Sequence

    Press the “Finish” button. S³ is now installed and automatically activated. Remove the diskette from the “A” drive. A folder named American Dynamics is now installed in the Program Files of Windows 95. All files required for system archiving and retrieval are resident in the American Dynamics folder.

  • Page 17: Starting S³

    Starting S³ After installation is completed, the MP168 start screen is displayed for approximately 10 seconds, after which the S³ data display grid appears with the language selection dialog box superimposed on the center of the grid. The administrator must first choose the language in which S³ tool tips and status messages will be expressed.

  • Page 18: Video Matrix Switch Dialog Box

    Video Matrix Switch Dialog Box The Video Matrix switch dialog box enables the administrator to select the particular video matrix switch to be used. Using the dialog box, the administrator can create and delete new system files, associate files with directories and system drives, and enable or disable PC password protection. a) Video Matrix Switch Selection (MP168) b) Disk Drive c) Video Matrix Switch Directory...

  • Page 19: Pc Port / Date & Time / System Transfer Functions

    PC Port / Date & Time / System Transfer Functions The default parameters for RS-232 communication between the PC terminal and the MP168 system appear within each field of the PC Ports dialog box. To continue with the setup procedure, exit the dialog box ( for additional information about editing PC communication ports see page 2-14).

  • Page 20: Data Display Grid

    Data Display Grid speed buttons After completing the initialization process, the administrator sees the S³ data display grid without a dialog box centered on its surface. The largest portion of the display is made up of rows and columns with a white background.

  • Page 21: Defining Administrator Access To S³

    Defining Administrator Access to S³ The first task of the system administrator using S³ is to define user access. Although the administrator has primary responsibility for setting up MP168 through the PC, typically more than one user will have the privilege to edit system parameters.

  • Page 22: Pc Password Protection

    PC Password Protection In order to restrict S³ access to authorized users only, the administrator must enable PC Password Protection. PC Password Protection refers to access to S³ system setup software only. It is not to be confused with the user passcode protection which allows a system keyboard operator to gain access to the matrix switcher/controller system.

  • Page 23: Login Enable

    Login Enable The Login Enable function is enabled through the System - Options speed button: • Click the System - Options speed button. The System - Options dialog box appears. Login Enable check box • If operators must log in as authorized users, select the Login Enable check box. If operator login is not required, make sure that the check box is cleared.

  • Page 24: Keyboard Parameters

    Keyboard Parameters If the login function has been disabled, the administrator must assign each system keyboard a priority level, operator name (optional), and location name (optional). This is accomplished through the Keyboard/Users - Keyboard speed button: • Click the keyboard/users - keyboard speed button. •...

  • Page 25: Keyboard / Camera Partitioning

    • Camera Lock: If an operator with a given priority level “locks out” a camera with a keyboard command, other operators with the same or lower priority levels cannot control that camera’s movement or auxiliary functions. Operators with higher priority levels can control the camera. •...

  • Page 26: Keyboard / Monitor Partitioning

    To partition keyboards from specific camera views and specific camera control, click the “Cameras - Camera” speed button: A screen appears showing three display grid segments. The left-hand segment contains a column with 180 camera entries. Clicking on any entry row highlights that row. The center segment is labeled “Keyboard Partition”, and contains a column of 32 keyboard entries.

  • Page 27: Monitor / Camera Partitioning

    c) After editing the parameters, the administrator can use the database control buttons to download, upload, print, save, or cancel current edits. After editing, exit the dialog box through the close button. Monitor / Camera Partitioning When the “Cameras - Camera” speed button is clicked, a screen appears which is divided into three segments.

  • Page 28: Pc Communication Port Parameters

    Default settings for RS-232 ports 1 through 7 on the MP168 CPU are as follows. PC Communication Port Parameters To edit any one of up to four PC communications ports, click on the PC Utility speed button. • A menu box appears. •...

  • Page 29: Displaying System Status

    Double-click on any port entry row, or drag over multiple rows to bring up the system port parameters dialog box. RS-232 Port # database control buttons Edit the appropriate parameter by clicking the down arrow located to the right of the field, and then click the selection of choice.

  • Page 30: System Date & Time

    System Date & Time To set MP168 system date and time parameters, click the System - Date/Time speed button. The Data & Time dialog box will appear. Editable date and time parameters include database control buttons a) Day of the Week (Sunday through Saturday) b) Date Format (Month/Day/Year, Day/Month/Year, or Year/Month/Day) c) Date (expressed in the previously chosen format) d) Starting Day of the Week (USA formats typically start with Sunday.

  • Page 31: Printer And Program Monitor Messages

    Printer and Program Monitor Messages Status messages relating to alarms, video loss, programming menu access, and power can be output to the printer and/or the program monitor. The program monitor output can be connected to any video input on the system switching bay, and that input designated on S³ through the menu callup function. To enable or disable printer and/or program monitor outputs click the System - Options speed button.

  • Page 32: Monitor / Keyboard Status

    Monitor / Keyboard Status Status for the MP168 system’s video outputs and keyboards is viewable by clicking the Monitor - Status speed button. After clicking the speed button, a data display grid appears showing a column with 24 monitor entries. Double-clicking on any of the monitor entry rows toggles the screen, and shows a display grid with a column containing 32 keyboard status entries.

  • Page 33: Setting Up The Switching System

    Keyboard Status The keyboard status screen displays information about the following parameters. • Monitor: this indicates the number of the monitor currently called to the keyboard. • Camera: this indicates the number of the camera called to the monitor under keyboard control. •...

  • Page 34: Setting Up Camera Parameters

    Setting Up Camera Parameters To edit camera parameters, click the Cameras - Camera speed button. A data display grid will appear divided into three sections. The left-hand section has a column showing 180 camera entries. Double-click on any entry row or drag over multiple rows to bring up a dialog box and edit the following parameters.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Preset Title Parameters

    Setting Up Preset Title Parameters Presets (Targets) are programmed using an AD2079 or AD2088 keyboard controller, or an ADTT Touch Tracker, and a Program Monitor (see Chapter 3, Programming Preset Scenes). When a preset for any given camera is programmed, it is assigned a number from 1 up to 72, depending on the device the camera is connected to.

  • Page 36: Setting Up Salvo Parameters

    Setting Up Salvo Parameters To edit salvo parameters, click the Switching - Salvo speed button. The spin box immediately to the right of the salvo icon will light, enabling the administrator to select a salvo number from 1 to 64. A display grid appears with a left-hand column containing 16 salvo entries. Double-click on any entry row or drag over multiple rows to bring up the salvo dialog box and edit parameters for the salvo entry selected.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Tour Parameters

    Setting Up Tour Parameters To edit tour parameters, click the Switching - Tour speed button. The spin box immediately to the right of the tour icon will light, enabling the administrator to select a tour number from 1 to 64. A display grid appears with a left-hand column containing 64 tour entries. Double- click on any entry row or drag over multiple rows to bring up the tour dialog box and edit parameters for the tour entry selected.
  • Page 38 • If “Salvo” is selected, another pre-programmed system tour will be called to the monitor originally called. Each of the other salvo entries will appear on contiguous monitors. • If “Tour” is selected, another pre-programmed system tour will be called to the monitor originally called.

  • Page 39: Setting Up Alarm Parameters

    Setting Up Alarm Parameters To edit alarm parameters, click the Alarms - Alarm speed button. A dialog box appears showing 11 alarm contact table file names. File “MANUAL.ACA” is the active table, which is the "scratch pad" location in memory where current alarm parameters are written. The Manual Table is used only when a single set of monitor and contact associations is necessary.
  • Page 40 2. The narrow, right-hand segment is the monitor/contact table selected from the choice list. This table allows the user to associate monitors with contacts selected (highlighted) in the system alarm contact table on the left. • Entries made in the right-hand segment become part of the monitor/contact table selected from the original choice list.
  • Page 41 e) Auxiliary: If the alarm contact number is associated with an auxiliary action, an auxiliary number ranging from 1 to 3 can be selected by means of the spin box. State: This specifies that when an alarm is activated, its associated auxiliary is turned on, or off, or does not change state.
  • Page 42 Monitor Association Dialog Box monitor number association (Yes, No) database control buttons Figure 2-36: Monitor / Alarm Association To associate a monitor or monitors with the current selected alarm contact entry, double-click on a monitor entry or drag over multiple entries to bring up the monitor association dialog box. Click the down arrow for the “Association”...

  • Page 43: Setting Up Monitor Arming Parameters

    Alarm Title Dialog Box To enter alarm titles, click on the Alarms - Alarm Title speed button. A display grid appears containing 128 entry rows. Double-click on any row or drag over multiple rows to bring up a dialog box that enables entry of a two line alarm title with screen positioning options. database control buttons a) Alarm Title Number: This is a number ranging from 1 to 128 which has been assigned to an alarm contact or contacts through the alarm parameters dialog box (see page 2-26).
  • Page 44 Display Modes In single display mode, an alarm video signal is assigned to a single monitor. If more than one alarm is assigned to a monitor in single display mode, the alarms are queued for display in the order they come in to the monitor.
  • Page 45 Monitor Arming Dialog Box To arm MP168 system monitors, click on the Monitors - Monitor speed button. A data display grid appears with a left-hand section containing entry rows for 24 monitors. • To enter parameters for a monitor in single display mode, double-click on the appropriate entry row to bring up the monitor arming dialog box.

  • Page 46: Setting Up Event Timer Parameters

    Setting Up Event Timer Parameters With parameters for cameras, presets, salvos, tours, alarms, and monitor arming all defined, the system administrator is ready to program event timers. An event timer is a specific time of day when a specific system tour will run, and when a specific alarm contact table will be active. For a given time of day, different tours and alarm tables can be specified for different days of the week.
  • Page 47 To set the time for the initial timed event, use the spin boxes on the right-hand side of the dialog box in the center of the event timer display grid. The left-hand spin boxes indicate the default setting of 24:00 hours for timed events.

  • Page 48: Event Timer Calendar Scheduling

    Event Timer Calendar Scheduling Timed events are organized within weekly groups. The event timer calendar switching function allows an administrator to plan individual weekly event schedules up to a year in advance. Click the “Switching - Event Timer Calendar Scheduling” speed button. A calendar schedule screen appears.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3: Programming With A Keyboard Controller

    Chapter 3: Programming with a Keyboard Controller The MP168 system can be used in applications where the broad range of functionality provided by the S³ setup software is not necessary. Programming limited-scale systems is accomplished through the use of a keyboard controller, a program monitor, and MP168 firmware. Facilities not utilizing system tours and salvos, or alarm and event timer operations, can still maintain a video switching system providing manual call-up of fixed camera scenes and presets to workstation monitors, along with text overlays.

  • Page 50: Ad2079 Keyboard Overview

    SITE MONITOR USER SITE PROG OPERATE PROGRAM MONITOR MENU AD2079 Keyboard Overview The AD2079 keyboard is comprised of the following elements: Site Display - shows the number of the site entered with the keypad when the SITE key (Ak) is pressed. Monitor Display - shows the number of the monitor entered with the keypad when the MONITOR key (Bk) is pressed.

  • Page 51: Ad2088 Keyboard Overview

    S T E M O NIT O R VC R H O D L S T E P R O G S A V O O P E R A T E P R O G R M L A S T N E X T M E N U AD2088 Keyboard Overview...

  • Page 52: Ad Touch Tracker (Adtte) Overview

    AD Touch Tracker (ADTTE) Overview The AD Touch Tracker keyboard is comprised of the following elements: Site Field – shows the status of the connected switching system. Refer to the appropriate operating instructions for additional information. Monitor Field – shows the number of the monitor controlled by the Touch Tracker.
  • Page 53 Shot (Enter) / Pattern (Exit) buttons – create and display pre-defined scenes from a specified camera. The Shot button serves as the Enter function during menu programming. The Pattern button serves as the Exit function during menu programming. Config button – used to adjust special Touch Tracker settings, such as backlighting and key click volume.

  • Page 54: Keyswitch Positions

    Keyswitch Positions The keyboard controller allows complex video switching operations to be accomplished with a set of relatively simple key commands. System operators will perform many of these operations in the normal course of their shifts, depending on their scope of system access as defined by the system administrator. The keyswitch on the controller enables three operating positions, “OPERATE”, “PROGRAM”, and “MENU”.

  • Page 55: Setting Up The Keyboard For System Operations

    Setting up the Keyboard for System Operations The keyboard controller has four setup parameters: • baud rate (1200 (default), 2400, 4800, 9600, 19,200, and 38,400 bps) • LED brightness level (settings 1-8) - setting 8 provides maximum brightness. • speaker volume (“OFF” or 1-7) - setting 7 provides the highest volume •...

  • Page 56: Logging On To Mp168

    Logging on to MP168 This section describes the use of passcodes to log on to and off from the MP168 system. Using Passcodes If a user ID is required to make use of a system keyboard, a 6-digit passcode must be entered before monitoring, control, and programming functions can be performed.

  • Page 57: Basic Keyboard Operations (Keyswitch Operate)

    Basic Keyboard Operations (Keyswitch Operate) The following functions are performed with the keyswitch in the OPERATE position. • Calling a monitor to the keyboard • Calling a camera to the monitor under keyboard control • Controlling camera movements • Calling preset camera scenes •...

  • Page 58: Calling A Monitor To Your Keyboard

    c) Camera Title - the camera title provides two lines of information relating to the camera’s location or function. The camera title is pre-programmed by the system administrator using S³ software, or by using the menu set discussed later in this chapter. If a preset (target) title is programmed for a given camera, the preset title will replace the camera title at the time that the preset scene is called to the monitor.

  • Page 59: Pan/Tilt Or Dome Control

    Pan/Tilt or Dome Control 1) Call a camera with pan/tilt capability to the monitor under control. 2) Use the keyboard’s joystick to pan and tilt the camera. Release the joystick when the camera is in the desired position. Zoom Control Zoom functions are controlled by twisting the control knob of the three vector joystick.

  • Page 60: Activating An Auxiliary

    5) Do one of the following: • To run the Pattern one time, press RUN. • To repeat the Pattern, press ACK. • To hold the pattern at its starting position, press HOLD. When you are ready to run the Pattern press RUN (one time) or ACK (repeat Pattern).

  • Page 61: Controlling Tours

    Controlling Tours Once any tour is started, it is operated and controlled in the same way, regardless of its definition (monitor or system tour), and regardless of how it was started (through an operator’s keyboard action, or through automatic, pre-programmed system timing). The tour cycles continuously until an operator holds the tour, or until another camera scene or tour is called to the monitor.

  • Page 62: Acknowledging Alarms

    Acknowledging Alarms System cameras in the MP168 system are associated with alarm contacts connected to key security points under camera view. If an alarm is activated, the camera scene associated with the alarm will appear on a system monitor or monitors that are armed for alarm display (alarm contacts are associated with specific monitors through S³...

  • Page 63: Basic Programming Functions

    Basic Programming Functions The following functions can be programmed with the keyswitch turned to the “PROG” position. • System Reset • Setting the Date Format • Monitor Display Arrangement • Camera Video Loss Detection • Pattern Programming • Programming Preset Scenes •...

  • Page 64: Monitor Display Arrangement

    Monitor Display Arrangement Titles, date, and time can be added to, or removed from the monitor on-screen display. The default display arrangement is titles, date, and time positioned at the bottom of the screen. To change the monitor display arrangement: 1) Call the desired monitor to the control of your keyboard.

  • Page 65: Pattern Programming

    3) Enter one of the following F2 code combinations: “100 F2” to disable video loss detection for the camera “101 F2” to enable sync loss detection (SYNC ONLY) for the camera “102 F2” to enable sync and low picture content loss detection (VIDEO LOW) for the camera “103 F2”...

  • Page 66: Programming Preset Scenes

    Programming Preset Scenes Certain cameras with pan/tilt and motorized lens capability can be programmed to immediately move to specific pan, tilt, zoom, and focus positions when called by a keyboard. The MP168 system allows programming of up to 72 different preset scenes for an individual system camera. To program and store a preset scene for later recall: 1) Call or hold the desired camera on the monitor under your keyboard control.

  • Page 67: Monitor Tour Programming Options

    Monitor Tour Programming Options When a tour is running, press the HOLD key to stop the tour and hold the currently displayed camera. While the tour is on hold, it can be re-programmed in the following ways. Adding a camera to a tour: 1) Press the NEXT key until the desired camera scene is displayed, then press the HOLD key.

  • Page 68: Monitor Arming

    Monitor Arming System monitors that are set up to display alarm signals as they occur are said to be armed. To arm a monitor is to define how it will display, queue, and clear incoming alarms. Based on its particular combination of display, queuing, and clearance methods, a monitor will be assigned an arming code, which the operator must enter into the system to insure appropriate alarm processing operations.

  • Page 69: Monitor Arming Codes

    Monitor Arming Codes Arming codes are derived from the different combinations of display, queuing, and clearance. Based on the combinations, there are 16 codes, each with its own number and a three or four letter acronym ID. The default arming code for all monitors is DIS (disarmed). Note: Monitor blocks must be defined through S³...

  • Page 70: Option For Manual Clearance

    Option for Manual Clearance Any monitor assigned for instant or auto clearance can be additionally enabled for manual clearance. When programming through the AD2079 or AD2088 keyboard, this additional manual clearance assignment must be enabled after the monitor has been assigned its original instant or auto arming code. To enable or disable manual clearance for a monitor already armed for instant or auto clearance: 1) Call the desired armed monitor.

  • Page 71: System Wide Audio Alarm Programming

    System Wide Audio Alarm Programming To enable or disable audio alarm system wide (for all keyboard ports): 1) Enter “46” on the numeric keypad to enable audio alarms system wide Enter “45” to disable audio alarms system wide. 2) Press the F2 key. Further Programming Options Further programming on the AD2088 keyboard controller is accomplished with the keyswitch in the MENU position.

  • Page 72: Menu Programming

    Menu Programming A limited set of features of the MP168 system are programmable through on-screen menus (full-feature programming is available only through S³). The menus are displayed via a separate video output, labeled PROG MON on the rear of the MP168 CPM module. This video output can be connected to a dedicated monitor, or connected to a switching system video input BNC connector for display on any monitor.

  • Page 73: Menu Cursor Positioning/Paging

    Menu Cursor Positioning/Paging When each menu is displayed, a blinking cursor highlights one selection of the menu. To access a different selection, move the cursor to the desired selection using the keyboard’s arrow keys. The following instructions apply to all menus. To position the cursor to a desired location on a menu: •...

  • Page 74: Functional Definitions

    Each selection of the Main Selection menu calls up another menu. Within each menu, move the cursor to the Return Main line, and the Enter (shot/preset) key, if you want to return to the Main Selection menu. Functional Definitions • System - Defines system operating options, system date and time, and the configuration for each of the MP168 CPU control ports.

  • Page 75: System / System Options

    System / System Options The System Options menu establishes user passcode login, menu callup, and printer message display options. User IDs The User IDs option enables or disables the keyboard Passcode Login procedure which allows only authorized personnel to operate the switching system. The default setting is DISABLED, that is to say operator login is not required.

  • Page 76: Messages To Program Monitor

    Messages to Program Monitor This option selects whether the printer messages, selected below, are displayed via the MP168 CPU PROG MON video output (in addition to being printed via the parallel printer port and serial port set to “printer”). The default setting is “N”, that is to say, The printer messages are not displayed. To output printer messages to the program monitor: 1) Move the cursor to MESSAGES TO PROG MONITOR.

  • Page 77: System / Time And Date

    System / Time and Date The Time and Date menu permits setting the date format, date, and time status for on-screen displays. Date Format Selects the system date display format. Note that the presentation of the date in the next menu line (DATE) changes to correspond to the format selection.

  • Page 78: Data Bits

    System / Ports The Ports menu configures the baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits, and port use for each of the MP168 eight RS-232 ports. Note: Once the selections for a port have been made, do not change the settings (Baud, Parity, etc.) unless the connected devices are changed as well.

  • Page 79: Data Bits

    Data Bits To select the number of data bits for an RS-232 communication port: 1) Move the cursor to the Data Bits line. 2) Press the Enter (Shot/Preset) key to toggle the selections (7 or 8). Press the NEXT key to accept the displayed selection.

  • Page 80: Monitor Menu

    Monitor Menu The MONITOR menu is used to review and change each monitor’s setup programming. To select a monitor for review or setup: 1) Move the cursor to the MONITOR line at the top of the menu. 2) Enter the number (1-24) of the desired monitor. 3) Press the Enter (Shot/Preset) key.

  • Page 81: Pseudo Numbers

    Title Display The Title Display entry indicates if the title display is ON or OFF for this monitor’s on-screen display. To change the title display on this monitor: 1) Move the cursor to the Title Display field. 2) Press the Enter (Shot/Preset) key to toggle between ON and OFF. 3) Press the NEXT key to lock in the selection and move to the Camera Title entry.

  • Page 82: Pseudo Numbers

    Pseudo Numbers Use the PSEUDO NUMBERS menu to assign convenient substitute numbers different from the real numbers which are based on video input connection points. The Pseudo Number menu has multiple pages, with 12 camera numbers per page. Note: If a pseudo number change is made through menu programming, it is necessary to upload the change to the PC running S³...

  • Page 83: Camera Title

    Camera Title The CAMERA TITLE menu permits programming of a 16 character alphanumeric title for each camera’s on-screen display. This menu also allows selection of the video loss detection mode for each camera. The MP168 system has built-in video loss detection. The video loss detection level set for a particular camera is based on the lighting conditions that exist where the camera is installed.

  • Page 84: To Enter Or Edit The Camera Title

    To enter or edit the camera title: 1) Move the cursor to the TITLE lines. There are two cursors in the TITLE section of this menu. One cursor, positioned by the NEXT key, selects the character position to edit in the title. The other cursor, positioned by the arrow keys, selects the desired character from the display of letters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 85: Preset Titles

    Preset Titles The camera Preset Titles menu permits programming of 16 character alphanumeric titles for use with camera preset scenes. The Preset Titles are displayed in place of the Camera Titles in the on-screen display when the associated preset number is called to that camera. Note: A maximum of 4096 Preset Titles can be entered for the MP168 system.

  • Page 86: Users / Keyboards Menu

    Users / Keyboards Menu The USERS / KEYBOARDS menu is used to set priority levels for keyboards or users, to set user numbers and passcodes, and to configure each of the eight priority levels. Note: If USER IDS is enabled by the System Options menu, the #1 entry in the USERS / KEYBOARDS menu indicates “USER”.

  • Page 87: User

    User If USER IDs is enabled (see SYSTEM OPTIONS, page 3-27), use the USER menu to set a unique priority level and passcode for each system user. Each priority level is defined through the PRIORITY menu. The USER menu allows a maximum of 64 users to be defined with a separate passcode for each user.

  • Page 88: Keyboard

    If the code does verify, the passcode is saved for this user number. The next time this user logs on to the system, he must use this passcode. Selection of PREVIOUS MENU - Returns to the USERS / KEYBOARDS menu. Keyboard If USER IDS is disabled, use the KEYBOARD menu to set a priority level for each of up to 32 keyboards.

  • Page 89: Keyboard Numbers

    The following table shows the appropriate keyboard designations. Port Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port 5 Port 6 Port 7 Port 8 Priority The PRIORITY menu defines the configuration for each of the eight priority levels. Once the levels have been defined, the desired priority level can be applied to individual users and/or keyboards.
  • Page 90 • Override - if enabled, the system uses partitioning tables to either provide or deny access to camera view and/or control, and the selected priority level cannot override the partitioning. If disabled, the selected priority level can override the keyboard/camera view and control partitioning restrictions. •...

  • Page 91: Appendix A: Mp168 System Defaults

    Appendix A: MP168 System Defaults The following default values are set at system start-up, or through the System Reset function (see Chapter 3). Keyboard Control: All monitors switch to camera 0 (color bar pattern). No monitors are under keyboard control. Basic Programming Defaults: Note: Functions listed in the table below are programmable through AD2079, AD2088 and ADTT Touch Tracker keyboards.

  • Page 92: Full-Scale Programming Defaults

    Full-Scale Programming Defaults: Note: Defaults marked by an asterisk (*) accessible only through S³ software System Options User IDs Menu Callup Messages Time and Date Ports Baud Rate: Port Use System Tours* Camera Dwell Time Preset Auxiliary Connect Next System Salvos* Camera Preset Auxiliary...

  • Page 93: Appendix B: On-Screen Status Line Displays

    Appendix B: On-Screen Status Line Displays Keyboard Setup Programming The following abbreviations and codes appear on monitor on-screen status lines during keyboard programming setup procedures (see Chapter 3). Code / Abbreviation Type Day of the Week Codes Tour Entry Deleted Monitor Tour Cleared Monitor Arming Codes Software Version #...
  • Page 94 MP168 System Administrator’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Appendix C: Printer Messages

    Appendix C: Printer Messages The following messages are printed from the parallel printer port and any serial port programmed as a printer port. The first two fields of all printed messages display the current system date and time. Alarm Messages Messages are printed in the following format at every occurrence of an alarm event.

  • Page 96: Menu Access / Exit Messages

    Menu Access / Exit Messages The following messages are printed each time that an operator accesses or exits the menu system. 05-MAR-1996 05-MAR-1996 Power Status Message The following message is printed each the MP168 system is powered on. 05-MAR-1996 Note: When the MESSAGES TO PROGRAM MONITOR option of the System Options function is enabled, the messages selected in PRINTER MESSAGES are displayed on the MP168 program monitor video output (in addition to being printed).

  • Page 97: Appendix D: Special Function Key Commands

    Appendix D: Special Function Key Commands The F1 and F2 keys on the AD2079, AD2088 and AD Touch Tracker keyboards are special function keys which, when used in combination with numeric keypad inputs, accomplish specific functions within the MP168 system. Following is a listing of F1 and F2 key combinations and their associated functions. Keys Function 1-F1...
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  • Page 99: Appendix E: Speeddome Series Programmable Commands

    Appendix E: SpeedDome Series Programmable Commands When used in combination with numeric keypad inputs, the F1 and F2 keys on the AD2079, AD2088 and AD Touch Tracker keyboards accomplish specific functions related to the operation of SpeedDome, SpeedDome LT, and SpeedDome Ultra domes. Following is a list of F1 and F2 key combinations and their associated functions.
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  • Page 101: Appendix F: Software License Agreement

    Appendix F: Software License Agreement General. Software is being licensed to the Customer pursuant to the following terms and conditions, which supplement any purchase or lease agreement (the "Equipment Agreement") between Customer and Sensormatic Electronics Corporation ("SEC"). By accepting receipt of, or by using, such Software, the Customer agrees to be bound by the terms of this Software License Agreement (the "License Agreement").
  • Page 102 Limited Warranty; Limitation of Liability. The provisions of the Equipment Agreement respecting maintenance and warranty will not apply to the Software or the Documentation, unless specifically stated otherwise and agreed to in writing by both parties. SEC's sole warranties with respect to the Software and Documentation are that (i) SEC has title to the Software and Documentation and/or the right to grant Customer the license set forth in this License Agreement and (ii) the magnetic media on which the Software is recorded is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.

  • Page 103: Glossary

    Glossary alarm contact A sensor which, when activated, signals a change from normal system operation. Alarm contacts are associated with cameras or camera salvos in programmable alarm tables. alarm table A table written in computer memory which associates alarm contacts (sensors) with cameras or and/or camera salvos.
  • Page 104 data bits The number of bits in a data word. dedicated monitor A monitor connected directly to a specific camera via coaxial cable. A dedicated monitor displays the video from a single camera input only. Compare with switching monitor. dual display Two or more alarm camera scenes are displayed on the two monitors with which they are associated.
  • Page 105 latched auxiliary An auxiliary that remains active until it is deactivated using the appropriate off switch. An example of a latched auxiliary is a light. When the keyboard controller’s Auxiliary On button is pressed, the light is turned on. When the Auxiliary Off button is pressed, the light is turned off.
  • Page 106 A system in which an incoming video signal or signals are routed to a bay, and then can be switched either manually or automatically to any one of multiple video outputs. The MP168 switching system can accommodate up to 168 video inputs and up to 24 video outputs.
  • Page 107 tilt Up and down camera movement. toggle To alternate the current state of an output. If the output is currently off, toggling it will turn it on, and vice-versa. touch tracker One of the two keyboards that can be used in the monitoring and control of the MP168 switching system.
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  • Page 109: Index

    Index AD Touch Tracker keyboard layout · 3-4 AD2079 keyboard layout · 3-2 AD2088 keyboard layout · 3-3 alarm contact definition · G-1 alarm table definition · G-1 alarm titles · 2-29, 3-10 alarms acknowledging · 3-14 setup · 2-25 arming definition ·...
  • Page 110 hold queuing definition · 3-20, G-2 input definition · G-2 instant clearance definition · 3-20, G-2 iris definition · G-2 key descriptions · 3-2, 3-3 keyboard control calling a monitor to a keyboard · 3-10 keyboard layout · 3-2 keyboard layouts · 3-4 keyboard parameters ·...
  • Page 111 pattern definition · G-4 programming · 3-17 Patterns · 3-11 PC utility · 2-7 port configuration definition · G-4 presets calling a preset · 3-11 definition · G-4 programming · 3-17 setup · 2-21 printer messages · 2-17 alarms · C-1 menu access / exit ·...
  • Page 112 zoom definition · G-5 MP168 System Administrator’s Manual...
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