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LTC 8850 | Instruction Manual | Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
INTRODUCTION
The LTC 8850 GUI, Security Systems Graphical User
Interface with Allegiant Server, brings the familiarity of
the personal computer to those who supervise closed
circuit television systems. Running on a Microsoft
Windows based computer, the GUI is the human
interface that makes it quick and easy to configure,
monitor, and control the intricacies of an entire
Allegiant system. This version of the LTC 8850 also
supports control of compatible VCRs (SECTION 4)
and optional control of pan/tilt cameras directly from a
video window on your PC (SECTION 3.4). Additional
server modules can be added for products such as
multiplexers.
Surveillance site maps are stored as pages in a site
configuration. On top of the pages, one can arrange
control icons in any way desired. Pages can be linked
together by placing link icons and configuring those
icons to link to other pages.
With the integrated Allegiant Server, users can set and
change an Allegiant's system parameters; program
camera sequences; lock cameras, monitors, remotes,
and keyboards from certain users; and perform many
other system control features. Users can also view
system activity with real time monitoring of the system
status. The Allegiant Server communicates with the
Allegiant system through an RS-232 interface.
NOTE: This manual may use LTC 8x00 as a generic
designation for any Allegiant system. In practice, the x
should be replaced with the appropriate digit, for
example, LTC 8300, LTC 8500, or LTC 8800.
1.2
OVERVIEW
The GUI is made up of several integrated
components. Understanding these components, what
they do, and how they work together will make the
installation easier.
Each security system installation is represented in the
GUI as a site configuration. The site configurations
contain one or more maps or layout diagrams of the
site being secured. Multiple site maps are linked
together with link icons that allow traversing between
the maps by clicking on icons.
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Also, the maps contain icons that represent actual
security devices, such as cameras and alarm points.
These icons can be used to control the devices. For
example, a camera icon can be used to pan or tilt a
camera.
The maps' pages and link icons are provided by the
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main GUI program. The security device icons are
provided by product servers. Although the product
servers provide the underlying functionality, they are
accessed directly through the GUI.
The GUI program can interface with multiple product
servers, simultaneously providing control of multiple
security system products through a single user
interface. This LTC 8850 includes the Allegiant server,
which allows complete configuration and control of the
Allegiant systems through the GUI. Camera, monitor,
alarm, and function icons from the Allegiant server are
placed on the map pages of the site configuration to
provide control.
The GUI provides three access levels that are
determined by a log-in procedure. These levels are
Installer, Administrator, and Operator. Installers are
responsible for setting up the site configurations:
importing maps, adding links between maps, and
placing security device icons. Installers or
Administrators are responsible for configuring the
tables that control the Allegiant. Operators can only
manipulate the system through icons in the site
configuration map.
1.3
GETTING STARTED
Before using the Graphical User Interface (GUI),
review the following steps to ensure that the program
will run properly on the host computer. Users should
be familiar with the Allegiant CCTV control system
and Windows-based software as well as their personal
computer and operating system software.
1.3.1 Checking for Completeness
The GUI package contains several components. Use
the following checklist to make sure the package has
been assembled correctly:
•
LTC 8850 GUI User Manual (this book)
•
CD-ROM
•
Software security key
•
PC to system interface cable
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