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Senstar 100 applications
This appendix provides useful information on some common Senstar 100
applications.
For additional information on the software setup procedures
outlined in this appendix, refer to the Site Creation Installation
Guide (DA-030207).
Multiple video switchers
The Senstar 100 supports up to 16 video switchers (VS). All VS that are included
in a system must be the same brand and model. The Senstar 100 control unit
requires one serial port for each VS that it controls.
Using multiple VS will not change the way operators process or view CCTV alarm
responses. However, the video signal paths of the cascaded VS must be defined in
the site database.
Figure b-1 : Multiple video switcher control, page b-2
depicts four VS with
multiple camera inputs. Each VS has a single monitor output which is connected
to a CCTV monitor in a central control and maintenance facility. This
configuration enables the video signals from many cameras, to be carried from
the outlying buildings to the central control facility monitors using a single video
line per switcher.
In the following sample illustration, the Senstar 100 control unit receives an
alarm input from building 3, zone 6. In response, the control unit automatically
displays the camera view for zone 6 (VS3, camera 6) on central control facility
monitor 1.
