Introduction; This Manual - Bosch LTC 8900 Series User Manual

LTC 8900 | User Manual | Introduction
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INTRODUCTION

The LTC 8900 Allegiant Series is a video
switching/controller system designed to handle up to
4096 cameras and 512 monitors, in a full crosspoint
configuration. Although the LTC 8900 Series is a very
sophisticated product, it has been designed with the
novice user in mind. The system can be operated
using its default configuration, or it can be customized
using the PC-based software package.
The LTC 8900 Series Allegiant systems represent a
dramatic breakthrough in CCTV switcher/controllers,
and are backed by years of expertise in designing and
manufacturing closed-circuit video equipment.
The LTC 8900 Series Allegiant system provides the
following features:
1. Full camera switching/control on all monitors
2. Up to 120 keyboards
3. Up to 2048 alarm inputs
4. 3 user-selectable pre-defined alarm response
modes
5. 64 priority levels for on-site receiver/driver
control
6. SalvoSwitching®
7. 256 programmable sequences
8. Alarm call-up of pre-position scenes
9. RS-232 interface ports for Computer, Logging
Printer, etc.
10. Keyboard Logon/Logoff security function
11. 128 Users with selectable password security
12. 16-character camera titles and 12-character
monitor titles
13. User-selectable 40-character camera titles using
3rd line of on-screen text.
14. User-selectable 2-digit site plus 4-digit camera
number mode.
15. Selectable time/date format
16. Local keyboard test function
17. Table and Sequence printout feature
18. Selectable RS-232 communication parameters
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19. Integral video loss detection
20. Satellite system configurations
21. Restrictions for user/keyboard access to cameras
22. Restrictions for user/keyboard access to
receiver/drivers
23. Restrictions for user access to keyboard
24. Restrictions for user/keyboard access to
monitors
25. Programmable User names and ID numbers
26. Programmable zoned alarm call-ups
27. Advanced alarm features
28. Programmable camera numbers
29. Programmable receiver/driver functions on
alarm
30. Programmable 128 Time Activated Events
31. Programmable receiver/driver functions in
sequences
32. Monitor Broadcast messages
33. Alarm title designations
34. Personal Computer-based system diagnostics
35. Personal Computer-based system configuration
The LTC 8900 Series provides full control of on-site
receiver/driver units, including the AutoDome® Series
of integral pan/tilt/zoom dome cameras.
Add the LTC 8016/90 accessory unit to provide
communication capability with Dinion® and
AutoDome® cameras, using Bilinx
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THIS MANUAL

Each section in this manual covers one aspect of the
system functions. System Operators should become
familiar with the Video Monitor Display section, User
Information section, Keyboard Operation section, and
Error Message sections. System Administrators should
become familiar with all operator sections, in addition
to the sections on, Keyboard User Functions, and
LTC 8900 CHARACTER SET table.
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