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XX196-20-00
V1522 and V1544
HOST COMPUTER
INTERFACE SOFTWARE
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-critical situations and must not be
used for this purpose.
Copyright © 2009 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
Pilot and its logo are 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 number 8009-8196-20-00
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- Page 1 HOST COMPUTER INTERFACE SOFTWARE 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-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
- Page 3 5. Cleaning -(Do not use caustic, abrasive or aerosol The product shows a significant change in performance. cleaners) 18. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified replacement For units that CAN BE DISCONNECTED from the power parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit damage and source, use a damp cloth for cleaning.
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Contents Contents............................iii Introduction ............................1 Related Publications ........................1 Command Codes..........................2 Selecting a Monitor ........................4 Selecting a Camera Station ......................5 Titles ............................. 5 Camera Titles.......................... 5 Camera Title (First Line Only) ....................6 Camera Title (Second Line Only).................... - Page 6 Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Tilting Down .......................... 13 Tilting Up..........................13 Controlling a Lens ........................13 Zooming Out ......................... 13 Zooming In ..........................14 Focusing Near........................14 Focusing Far ......................... 14 Closing the Iris ........................15 Opening the Iris........................
- Page 7 Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Reports ............................26 Active Alarm Report ......................26 Active Com/Fail Report ......................26 Monitor Assignment Report....................27 Receiver Status Report......................28 Keypad Assignment Report ....................29 Tour Report........................... 30 Monitor Status Report ......................31 Keypad Status Report......................
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Page 8: Introduction
This is accomplished by connecting a standard null modem cable, with full handshaking, to the host port connector on the back of the units. The Pilot Lite is shown below. The connector is in the same location on the Pilot Plus. -
Page 9: Command Codes
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Command Codes RS-232 command codes are used to operate CCTV equipment from a host computer. An extensive set of report commands may be used to provide status information to the host computer operator. Command codes are discussed in the following sections. - Page 10 Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Table 1: Command Failure Conditions Ref. Description Ref. Description Command syntax error Camera station not equipped for function Invalid monitor number Communications failure Invalid camera number Camera station storing preset Invalid preset number...
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Page 11: Selecting A Monitor
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Commands associated with the receiver give the operator control of the pan- and-tilt drive, the motorized lens, and the receiver auxiliary functions. Because the receiver can control concurrent tasks, it can accept multiple commands in the same command transmission (e.g., the receiver can pan-... -
Page 12: Selecting A Camera Station
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Selecting a Camera Station Selecting a camera station displays that camera’s video on the currently selected monitor. All keypad control commands will affect the currently selected camera station. The camera’s dial-up number must be used to identify the camera to be selected. -
Page 13: Camera Title (First Line Only)
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Camera Title (First Line Only) sta####,char command syntax first line camera title command #### 3- or 4-digit dial-up number char 20 alphanumeric characters Example: <SOH>sta0001,front lobby<CR> defines "front lobby" as the first line of the title for camera 1. -
Page 14: Single Monitor Broadcast Title
Salvos must be defined in the Configurator software before they can be executed, as described in the Installation and Operation Manuals for the Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus. Presets must be defined before they may be used as salvo parameters. -
Page 15: Tour Operation
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Tour Operation A tour is a series of preprogrammed video displays from various camera stations. This series may be comprised of video from cameras on a monitor (monitor tour) or video from various cameras on various monitors (salvo tour). -
Page 16: Resetting Video Crosspoints
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Resetting Video Crosspoints If distorted video, rolling video, multiple video images, or ghosting (a hazy outline of an image) occur, the video crosspoints may need to be reset using the video crosspoint reset command. Resetting the crosspoints eliminates these problems by resetting all monitors in the system and restoring the last video selections. -
Page 17: Storing A Preset
Vicon receivers and pan-and-tilt drives are either fixed speed or variable speed. Variable-speed receivers sold by Vicon allow the pan-and-tilt drive to move at either 4 or 256 speeds. The following sections discuss the various commands which may be used to control pan-and-tilt drives from fixed-speed receivers. -
Page 18: Panning Left
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual For 256-speed receivers, the command code includes a number from 000 to 255 which describes the relative speed. A higher number corresponds to a faster speed. To direct a pan-and-tilt drive to pan right at speed 112, the following command code would be used: <SOH>J112<CR>. -
Page 19: Panning Right
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Panning Right The pan right command may be sent from the host computer using the following command. Any command string that does not include the pan right command halts the pan right motion. -
Page 20: Tilting Down
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Tilting Down The tilt down command may be sent from the host computer using the following command. Any command string that does not include this command halts the tilt down motion. Note:... -
Page 21: Zooming In
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Zooming In The zoom in command may be sent from the host computer using the following command. Any command string that does not include this command halts the zoom in action. O (ASCII capital... -
Page 22: Closing The Iris
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Closing the Iris The iris close command may be sent from the host computer using the following command. Any command string that does not include this command halts the iris close motion. -
Page 23: Enabling/Disabling The Autoiris
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Enabling/Disabling the Autoiris The autoiris command may be sent from the host computer using the following command. The autoiris must be used with a motorized lens and the autoiris must be receiver-controlled. If the autoiris is currently disengaged (manual iris commands are currently being used), sending the autoiris command will engage the autoiris. -
Page 24: Auxiliary Operation
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Auxiliary Operation Auxiliary relays control latching or momentary functions at the receiver site. The number of latching and/or momentary auxiliary functions available depends upon the receiver, with a maximum of six auxiliary relays. The functionality of auxiliary devices also depends upon the receiver model. -
Page 25: Alarm Operation
Alarm operation in the system depends upon the alarm stack mode chosen during programming. Refer to the Installation and Operation manuals for the Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus, which describe how to select the alarm stack mode and illustrate the alarm processing (i.e., which alarms will be viewed on which alarm monitors) when each stack mode is chosen. -
Page 26: Acknowledging Alarms
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Acknowledging Alarms The host computer can be used to acknowledge any alarm. The V1599 outputs an alarm message for each alarm when it is detected and when it is cleared. The message formats are as follows:... -
Page 27: Disabling Local Alarms
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Disabling Local Alarms This command disables the reporting and processing of Local alarms (the 32 Local Input alarms only, not receiver alarms) in the system. The default condition sets all X-IA alarms enabled. The command can be used to disable one alarm or a range of consecutively numbered alarms. -
Page 28: Disabling Alarm Notification
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Disabling Alarm Notification This command disables the alarm report printout by the V1599. alarm notification disable command Example: <SOH>p<CR> disables notification to the host computer of an active alarm. Failure conditions: Enabling Alarm Notification This command re-enables the alarm report printout. -
Page 29: Resetting Alarms
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Resetting Alarms This command is used to reset alarms. An active alarm set via the host computer can only be reset by the host computer. u####R command syntax specifies alarm point action #### 4-digit alarm point number. -
Page 30: Keypad Commands
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Keypad Commands These commands allow the host to enable and disable keypads and to make keypad/monitor assignments. Enabling Keypads This command instructs the system to re-enable a keypad previously disabled by the host computer. Also use this command to activate new keypads without waiting for a background poll. -
Page 31: Real-Time Clock Commands
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Caution: If a keypad operator sees an invalid monitor number (a monitor that has not been assigned to the keypad during system programming) in the monitor number display, the host computer has forced an invalid monitor assignment to this keypad. -
Page 32: Setting The Time
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Setting the Time The host computer uses this command to set the system time in hour:minute:second format. Leading zeros must be used for values less than thh:mm:ss command syntax specifies real-time clock action... -
Page 33: Reports
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Reports Note: To output a list of all supported input commands for the host port, enter the command <SOH>?<CR>. Active Alarm Report This command requests a report that lists the cameras displaying alarm video for all monitors in the system. -
Page 34: Monitor Assignment Report
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Monitor Assignment Report This command is used to determine the camera that is assigned to each monitor. The command has single and group formats. The single format returns the camera assignment of the specified monitor. The group format returns a group of consecutive monitors and cameras. -
Page 35: Receiver Status Report
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Receiver Status Report This command returns a report which indicates the status of receiver functions. g#### command syntax receiver status report command #### 4-digit receiver number (see table below) report syntax end of report Examples: <SOH>g0062<CR>... -
Page 36: Keypad Assignment Report
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Keypad Assignment Report This command is used to determine keypad/monitor assignments. The command has single and group formats. The single format returns the monitor assignment of the specified keypad. The group format returns a group of consecutive keypads and monitors. -
Page 37: Tour Report
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Tour Report The tour report command outputs the parameters which define each step in the tour (camera, preset, speed, dwell time). Tour report format depends upon the tour type (monitor or salvo). Use the following command syntax to request a report on a tour. -
Page 38: Monitor Status Report
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual NO TOUR DATA where TTT represents the tour number. Monitor Status Report This command returns status information on a monitor or range of monitors. j### command syntax monitor status report command 3-digit monitor number... -
Page 39: Keypad Status Report
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Keypad Status Report This command returns a report which indicates the status of a keypad. k### command syntax keypad status report command 3-digit keypad number (see table below) report syntax end of report Example: <SOH>k007<CR>... -
Page 40: Camera Seize Report
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Camera Seize Report This command is used to determine if a camera has been seized by a keypad. If no seize exists, the monitor and keypad digits are zero. l#### (ASCII command syntax... -
Page 41: Monitor Seize Report
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Monitor Seize Report This command is used to determine if a monitor has been seized. If no seize exists, the camera and keypad digits are zero. m### command syntax monitor seize report command... -
Page 42: Alarm Enable Status Report
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Alarm Enable Status Report This command returns a report which indicates the status of all of the X-IA alarms (V1200X-IA or V1300X-IA alarm interface devices) in the system (enabled or disabled). This command is not applicable for receiver alarms. -
Page 43: System Specification Report
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual System Specification Report This command queries the system for a list of operating parameters. ' (ASCII single quote character) system specification report command report syntax Copyright Vicon Industries Inc. Copyright data 2009... -
Page 44: System Responses
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual System Responses The system acknowledges each host command string with a 4-byte response of <SOH>$<CR><LF> to indicate that commands have been accepted for processing. Three other status characters are possible in addition to the $ character, as shown below. -
Page 45: Reference
Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Reference Hexadecimal Value of ASCII Codes The hexadecimal value of each commands ASCII character is listed in the following table. Table 3: ASCII Codes and Hexadecimal Values Command Hexadecimal Command Hexadecimal Command... - Page 46 Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Command Hexadecimal Command Hexadecimal Command Hexadecimal Code Value Code Value Code Value <SOH> 0x01 <CR> 0x0D...
- Page 47 Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Index l, 33 Acknowledging Alarms, 19 m, 34 Acknowledging Communication mbr, 6, 7 Failures, 22 mbs, 6, 7 n, 34 Active Alarm Report, 26 o, 21 Active Com/Fail Report, 26 p, 21...
- Page 48 Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Z, 17 Monitor Selection, 4 Command Failure Conditions, 3 Monitor Status Report, 31 Communication Failures, 22 Monitors Broadcast Titles, 6, 7 Controlling a Lens, 13 Null, 10 Autoiris, 16 Opening the Iris, 15...
- Page 49 Pilot Lite and Pilot Plus Host Computer Manual Setting Alarms, 21 Titles, 5, 6, 7 Setting the Date, 25 Tour Operation, 8 Running, 8 Setting the Time, 25 Quick-Access, 8 Setting the Time and Date, 25 Tour Report, 30 Starting a Quick-Access Tour, 8...
- Page 50 (bug) free. Software support via telephone, if provided at no cost, may be discontinued at any time without notice at Vicon’s sole discretion. Vicon reserves the right to make changes to its software in any of its products at any time and without notice.
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- Page 52 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 Germany vin-videotronic infosystems gmbh...
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