Vicon PILOT PLUS V1544, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...system has not been designed to be used in life critical situations and must not be used for this purpose Copyright 2010 Vicon Industries Inc All rights reserved Product specifications subject to change without notice 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...

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Page 3: ...urce and cable system when possible to prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges 13 Power Lines Do not locate outside cables over power or utility lines where they can fall and make direct contact Contact with power lines can be fatal 14 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never probe through...

Page 4: ...of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised c Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading d Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on ove...

Page 5: ...uipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver Relocate the equipment away from the receiver Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should c...

Page 6: ...2 Unpacking 2 2 Installing the Unit 2 3 Attaching the Tilt Stand 2 3 Attaching the Mounting Ears and Handles 2 4 Connections and Wiring 2 5 Camera Connection 2 7 Monitor Connection 2 8 Keypad Connection 2 8 Receiver Connection 2 9 Alarm Inputs 2 11 Alarm Relay Output 2 13 Relay Audio Switcher AUDIOSWITCH 2 14 Operation 2 15 Front Panel 2 15 Control Keys 2 15 Function Keys 2 16 LCD Display 2 18 ...

Page 7: ...2 21 Changing System Time and Date 2 22 Shutdown 2 24 Chapter 3 Configuration 3 1 Navigating the Configurator 3 2 Menu Bar 3 2 File 3 3 Pilot Application 3 4 Edit 3 5 Admin 3 5 Video Switch Setup 3 6 Keypads 3 7 Cameras 3 7 Monitors 3 8 Alarms 3 8 Tools 3 9 Help 3 9 Toolbar 3 10 System Summary 3 11 Creating a Database 3 12 Creating a Configuration 3 13 Keypads 3 14 Keypad Groups 3 16 Keypad Monito...

Page 8: ...up 3 44 Sequential Tour 3 44 Salvo Switch 3 49 Default Callup Values 3 50 Assign Dial Up Numbers Dial Up Salvo 3 51 Assign Dial Up Numbers Dial Up Tour 3 52 Assign Dial Up Numbers Dial Up Camera 3 53 Camera Monitor Partitions 3 53 Administration 3 54 Host Port 3 54 Timed Events 3 56 Triggered Events 3 67 Partitioning 3 73 Keypad Monitor Partitions 3 73 Camera Partitions 3 74 Camera Monitor Partiti...

Page 9: ...acing Circuit Cards 4 6 Host Computer Connector 4 8 Storage 4 9 Cable Recommendations 4 10 Video Cabling 4 10 Materials 4 10 Cable Types 4 10 Video Control Cabling 4 11 Twisted Pair Cable 4 12 Materials 4 12 Cable Types 4 12 Cable Suppliers 4 13 Shipping Instructions 4 14 Technical Specifications 4 15 Electrical 4 15 Video 4 15 Mechanical 4 16 Environmental 4 16 Trademarks vii ...

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Page 12: ...ot Plus XX200 00 1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides general information about the Pilot Plus The chapter consists of the following topics Topic Page General Information 1 2 Organization of this Manual 1 5 Glossary 1 6 ...

Page 13: ...ion bay on the top of the Pilot Plus you can support systems with 64 96 or 128 cameras which are available as three models The three models are listed in the table below Model Product Code Description PPL 64x8 9384 30 Pilot 1544 Matrix controls 64 cameras and 8 monitors PPL 96x8 9385 30 Pilot 1544 Matrix controls 96 cameras and 8 monitors PPL 128x8 9610 30 Pilot 1544 Matrix controls 128 cameras an...

Page 14: ...tions are supported including ascending order and random order switching Full camera monitor partitioning and up to 32 timed events may be programmed Default camera monitor assignments or a default tour may be programmed for power on system startup after a power outage Switching modes also include salvo or zone switching and sequencing salvos with up to eight camera monitor pairs per salvo These m...

Page 15: ...lot Plus front panel keypad 32 local alarm inputs 128 receive and host port alarms Descriptive titling and time and date for cameras or locations Alarm prioritizing 32 Tours Up to 99 Presets for PTZ cameras 24 Salvos Host computer interface 6 Different Timed Event types 3 Triggered Event types 128 Triggered Events ...

Page 16: ...stallation and Operation Describes how to install the Pilot Plus and operation instructions including a description of navigating the Linux operating system 3 Configuration Describes how to create a custom profile for your system 4 Maintenance Describes basic system maintenance reference information shipping instructions and technical specifications for the system ...

Page 17: ...et of programmed pan tilt and or zoom actions that are executed by a single command Receiver A device used to communicate with PTZ cameras and Pan and Tilt devices PTZ dome cameras have built in receivers Salvo Simultaneous display of video from various camera stations on various monitors Stack A list of active alarms Tour Series of preprogrammed video displays from various camera stations on a mo...

Page 18: ...t Plus XX200 00 2 Chapter 2 Installation and Operation This chapter provides installation and operation information for the Pilot Plus The chapter consists of the following topics Topic Page Installation 2 2 Operation 2 15 ...

Page 19: ...unit up on a desk or shelf Rack mounting brackets are supplied with the Pilot Plus Accessory Kit Unpacking Carefully open the carton Remove the Accessory Kit and the unit from the box and place them on a large flat working surface Open the Accessory Kit and verify the hardware contained in the kit against the following table Vicon Part Number Description Qty Purpose 1240570901 Handles V1544 2 For ...

Page 20: ... 1240547703 104 Key USB Keyboard Used to navigate and input data to the unit s user interface and Configurator software 1806524903 3 conductor Line Cord 115 VAC Used to connect the unit to 115 VAC power 11806524902 3 conductor Line Cord 220 VAC Used to connect the unit to 220 VAC power 8001739203 Fuse 1 6A 250V 5 X 20mm 1 Replacement fuse V75TR SHD 75 Ohm Terminator Used to terminate the D Shell L...

Page 21: ...tion the left mounting foot over the left set of screw holes Attach it to the unit with the supplied hardware 4 Remove the adhesive backing from the bumper feet and attach them approximately 12 inches apart and approximately 1 inch from the rear panel Attaching the Mounting Ears and Handles The mounting ears are used to attach the unit to a rack The handles allow the unit to be easily slid in and ...

Page 22: ...that follows Connector or Control Description Power Cord Receptacle and Fuse Connect supplied power cord to the receptacle Fuse is contained behind access panel Power Switch Main power switch for system Press and hold momentarily to boot Pilot Plus Looping Connectors D Shell connectors used to loop video from cameras to other devices There are 4 looping connectors on the main panel for cameras 1 3...

Page 23: ...poses Keypad Inputs 6 pin terminal block used to connect Vicon V1300X series V1411 or a host CPU to the system Receiver Outputs 6 pin terminal block used to connect receivers or dome controls to the system for PTZ control The main panel contains one terminal block for receivers 1 32 Each panel on the expansion bay contains one additional terminal block for additional receiver outputs up to 128 Mon...

Page 24: ...e from Vicon Each looping BNC connector is labeled from A to H The camera input numbers correspond to the BNC letters as shown in the table that follows V15RCB 24 BNC Label Cable for Cameras A B C D E F G H 1 8 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 16 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 17 24 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 25 32 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 33 40 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 41 48 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 49 56 56 55 54 53 52 51 5...

Page 25: ...0X DVC keypads You can also connect the keypads to the Vicon V1400X IDL series Intelligent Distribution Line Control IDL and connect the IDL to the Pilot Plus Keypads are connected in duplex Duplex operation requires the use of both command and response lines Response signals are used to transmit information such as communication failures to the Pilot Plus Command signals which send control inform...

Page 26: ...Receivers may be connected in either duplex or simplex mode Duplex operation requires the use of both command and response lines Response signals are used to transmit information such as the activation of alarms and communication failures to the Pilot Plus Command signals which send control information from the Pilot Plus to the receiver are always required Simplex operation requires the use of co...

Page 27: ...0 25 in 0 64 cm from the two wires 4 Note the position of pin 1 on the terminal block 5 Connect the wires from the receivers or IDL in accordance with the pinout data that follows Pin Name 1 RESP IN 2 RESP IN 3 GND 4 COM OUT 5 COM OUT 6 GND 6 Connect the terminal block plug into the RECEIVERS terminal block ...

Page 28: ...l Block Plug part number S56G0000004 from the Accessory Kit Note There are four terminal block plugs One for each 16 pin upper and lower bank on the terminal blocks 2 Route the appropriate wires from the alarms to the unit 3 Using wire strippers remove approximately 0 25 in 0 64 cm from the two wires 4 Note the position of pins 1 9 17 and 25 on the respective terminal blocks 5 Connect the wires fr...

Page 29: ...ARM 7 13 ALARM 15 14 GND 14 GND 15 ALARM 8 15 ALARM 16 16 GND 16 GND ALARM 17 31 Terminal Block Plug Pin Name Pin Name 1 ALARM 17 1 ALARM 25 2 GND 2 GND 3 ALARM 18 3 ALARM 26 4 GND 4 GND 5 ALARM 19 5 ALARM 27 6 GND 6 GND 7 ALARM 20 7 ALARM 28 8 GND 8 GND 9 ALARM 21 9 ALARM 29 10 GND 10 GND 11 ALARM 22 11 ALARM 30 12 GND 12 GND 13 ALARM 23 13 ALARM 31 14 GND 14 GND 15 ALARM 24 15 ALARM 32 16 GND 16...

Page 30: ... normally open or normally closed Connect the external device as follows 1 Select the 3 Position Terminal Block Plug part number F004802505 from the Accessory Kit 2 Route the appropriate wires from the external device to the unit 3 Using wire strippers remove approximately 0 25 in 0 64 cm from the two wires 4 Note the position of pin 1 on the terminal block 5 Connect the wires from the external de...

Page 31: ...ching system For example the audio signal from an intercom microphone associated with a camera can be switched to a speaker at the guard station at the same time the video is switched to the guard s monitor One ribbon cable is required to connect the Pilot Plus to a relay audio switcher This cable is included with the Relay Audio Follow Video Switcher It is connected to the AUDIOSWITCH port on the...

Page 32: ...The Pilot Plus has a touch sensitive front panel The panel is divided into logical groupings There are no controls on the expansion bay so it is not shown Control Keys Three sets of control keys are provided for camera lens control You can zoom in or out using the Zoom controls The Focus control enables you to adjust the camera lens for the best clarity The Iris control regulates the amount of lig...

Page 33: ...r recall PTZ presets To store a Preset Press PRESET followed by a number on the numeric keypad and then ENTER For example to set up Preset 23 press PRESET 23 ENTER To recall a Preset Press PRESET followed by the preset number on the numeric keypad and then PRESET again For example to recall Preset 23 press PRESET 23 PRESET Note The Preset Store function can be disabled using the General System Set...

Page 34: ...nt panel is not assigned to a monitor pressing ALARM will assign the front panel to the first alarm monitor Note The front panel partition table must be set to allow the front panel to access an alarm monitor Non Sequencing Alarms If the front panel is assigned to an alarm monitor pressing ALARM will acknowledge the alarm Sequencing Alarms If the front panel is assigned to a alarm monitor pressing...

Page 35: ...e faster the dome will move Other Controls and Connectors The ENTER key is pressed to acknowledge and complete a command such as selecting a menu option or storing a preset The BACK key returns you to the previous action or state It works with monitor camera preset menu etc selections Two USB ports are provided on the front panel for external flash drive or USB hard drive connection These or the r...

Page 36: ... equipment user preferences control and management of events alarm modes and other information required to control the CCTV system The Configuration chapter describes the Configurator how to use it to program the CCTV system in detail Note The Pilot Plus has been configured with system defaults that should satisfy most installations with no need for further customization For many users it might no...

Page 37: ...nux interface A brief description of these follows For more information on the operating system and the user interface refer to the applicable documentation and help system Accessing the Operating System Online Help The system uses the GNOME desktop interface To access the online help click System Help on the menu bar The GNOME Help Browser will display ...

Page 38: ...d The operating system root password is 123456 You can change it by accessing the System menu and selecting Preferences Personal Password Note The default user for the system is PilotMatrix and the password is viconpilot This is used to access other Pilot functions ...

Page 39: ...ging System Time and Date To change the system time and or date right click time display in upper right hand corner and proceed as follows 1 The drop down menu will display Select Adjust Date Time 2 You will be prompted to enter the root password The default is 123456 ...

Page 40: ...tion 2 23 Pilot Plus XX200 00 3 The Date Time Properties dialog box displays 4 When you have completed your changes click OK Shutdown To shut down the system click the Power Off icon at the top of the screen ...

Page 41: ...2 24 Chapter 2 Installation and Operation XX 200 00 Pilot Plus The system shutdown dialog box displays Click Shut Down ...

Page 42: ... and how to use the Configurator to customize your system The chapter consists of the following topics Topic Page Navigating the Configurator 3 2 Menu Bar 3 2 Toolbar 3 10 System Summary 3 11 Creating a Database 3 12 Creating a Configuration 3 13 Keypads 3 14 Cameras 3 17 Monitors 3 20 Alarms 3 29 Video Switch Setup 3 44 Administration 3 54 Partitioning 3 73 Tools 3 77 ...

Page 43: ...n Configurator screen has three components the Menu Bar the Toolbar and the System Summary They are described in the following paragraphs Menu Bar The menu bar provides access to all of the Configurator functions and options The menu bar functions and submenus are briefly described in the following paragraphs Program functions that are accessed from the menu bar are described in detail later on in...

Page 44: ...e configuration New Opens the V1544 Pilot Plus Database Wizard Save As Allows you to save the configuration with a different file name See the Save As dialog screen shot that follows System Summary Displays the System Summary screen Toolbar Toggles the toolbar on and off Default is on Quit Closes the Configurator ...

Page 45: ...3 4 Chapter 3 Configuration XX200 00 Pilot Plus Saving a Database Configuration Pilot Application Pilot Application Submenu Description Start Pilot Starts the Pilot V1544 application ...

Page 46: ...from one place to another Paste Inserts a cut or copied selection Delete Removes a selection Select All Selects an entire group of text or page Admin Admin Submenu Description Host Port Accesses the Host Port screen which enables you to set priorities for the host port or keypad s Timed Events Accesses the Timed Events screen which allows you to program up to six timed event types ...

Page 47: ...ou to define salvos Default Callup Values Accesses the Monitor Displays screen and allows you to set the default action of the monitors when the system is powered on Assign Dial Up Numbers Dial Up Salvo Accesses the Dial Up Salvo screen and allows you to redefine the salvo numbers Dial Up Tour Accesses the Dial Up Tour screen which allows you to define your own tour numbers Dial Up Camera Accesses...

Page 48: ...e Keypad Monitor Partitions screen which enables you to partition monitors to keypads Cameras Cameras Submenu Description Cameras Accesses the Cameras screen which allows you to rename and renumber cameras and set other functions Preset Titles Accesses the Preset Titles screen which allows you to name presets that you have programmed for PTZ cameras Camera Partitions Accesses the Camera Partitions...

Page 49: ...s Submenu Description Alarm Stack Mode Accesses the Alarm Stack Mode screen that allows you to select Common Stack Independent Stack or First Available alarm activity Alarm Action Accesses the Alarm Action screen which enables you to define settings for the alarms Receiver Action Accesses the Receiver Action screen which allows you to define settings for the PTZ cameras upon alarm Input Controls A...

Page 50: ...Port Global Settings Accesses the General System Settings screen which enables you to make changes to system defaults Database Log Displays the Database Log file which provides a status on all system functions and parameters Help Help Submenu Description About Displays the About Vicon Pilot screen which lists the operating system Configurator version database version and provides the path to where...

Page 51: ... screen For example if you go back 3 times and then go forward 3 times you will be at the top screen Home Accesses the System Summary screen Open Accesses the Open database dialog box Save As Opens the Save As dialog box Keypads Opens the Control Keypads screen Monitors Opens the Monitor Displays screen TDT Opens the OSD screen Cameras Opens the Cameras screen Alarms Opens the Alarm Input Controls...

Page 52: ...Navigating the Configurator 3 11 Pilot Plus XX200 00 System Summary The System Summary displays the current system settings Clicking an item in the list will access the appropriate screen ...

Page 53: ...te a new one Click Create Database to create the database The Status box shows the path where the database is stored When creating a profile please note the following If you use the current name that profile will be overwritten When you create a new profile it will automatically be loaded into the Configurator and be loaded whenever the system is started Always restart the Pilot Plus application w...

Page 54: ... not be necessary to modify the configuration with the Configurator The following paragraphs guide you through the process of defining a configuration for your system Notes 1 The following paragraphs provide instructions for creating a configuration file using the Options Wizard If you are a more experienced user you can click on any of the fields or field items and make changes within the table Y...

Page 55: ...ypad are contained in the field columns which are described in the following table A description of each field parameter is displayed on the screen when the field is selected Field Description Alarm Ack Selecting Enabled or Disabled will enable or disable the keypad s ability to acknowledge an alarm Default Monitor This setting defines the monitor that will automatically be selected at the specifi...

Page 56: ... be set to Enabled to assign a priority 0 is the highest priority and 64 is the lowest Therefore a keypad assigned with a priority level of 0 will be able to seize control from any other keypad in the system This also applies to host port CPUs Auto Manual The Auto Manual setting is related to the Seize Control function and specifies whether the seize will occur automatically or must be initiated b...

Page 57: ... Click Update to implement the changes Note The Settings box contains two buttons Apply and Restore Clicking Apply will make the changes permanent Clicking Restore will cancel the changes that you have made and revert back to the original values Once you click Apply you cannot restore the original values Keypad Groups Refer to the Timed Events section in this chapter for a description of Keypad Gr...

Page 58: ...r in the Camera column The parameters that can be set for each camera are contained in the field columns which are described in the following table A description of each field parameter is displayed on the screen when the field is selected Field Description Receiver Model Sets the PTZ receiver s family model number or Fixed Camera for camera only Options are Fixed Camera V12xx V13xx Dome Vicoax Si...

Page 59: ... input number This allows camera numbering to be customized to suit the installation Use this field to type the dial up number for the currently selected input number Max is 999 Alarm Title Enter alarm titles in this field to identify the alarm number and or a description of the area viewed by the camera that is in an alarm condition To see the full title click on the grid and drag to resize Maxim...

Page 60: ...iptive titles for PTZ receiver presets or you can use the default titles of Preset 1 through Preset 16 Each PTZ receiver can have up to 16 unique preset titles The preset title has a maximum of 10 characters To create a preset title proceed as follows 1 In the left column click on a Receiver and select a receiver 2 Click Receiver in the 3 column table The Options Wizard fields will become active 3...

Page 61: ...ameters for all or select monitors in the system up to the system maximum of 8 To begin access the Monitor Displays screen by selecting it from the menu bar or by double clicking it in the system summary The TDT Position menu is also described in this section The monitors are listed by number in the Monitor column The parameters that can be set for each monitor are contained in the field columns w...

Page 62: ...splay an alarm steadily until acknowledged in the order determined in Alarm Stack Mode Alarm Input Order or Alarm Order The alarm video will display for the length of time entered The dwell time must be long enough to allow the pan and tilt drive to move to the preset position and be viewed before the sequence proceeds to the next alarm Range 3 120 sec Set to Disabled to disable this feature See A...

Page 63: ...l selections are made using the Options Wizard To change a field s value proceed as follows 1 Select the field that you wish to modify using the Available Field selection box You can scroll through all available options 2 Upon selection the title below Available Field will change to the parameter selected and the appropriate values will display in the selection box 3 Select All for all monitors Se...

Page 64: ...licking the Update button will save your changes Monitor Position The Monitor Position screen allows you to select the monitor and specify the following OSD Position for Monitor Use the Select a System Monitor selection box to select the monitor that you are setting up Checking the Use Large Characters will increase the display font size The Next button will advance you to the Title Position scree...

Page 65: ...uence on the monitor and its placement on the screen Title Position Use this screen to change the TDT position on the monitor Press and hold the arrow buttons to move the titles up or down and right or left Press Next to advance to the Display Enable screen or back to return to the Monitor Position screen ...

Page 66: ...y Enable screen allows you to choose which of the titles that you want to display on the monitor Check or uncheck any of the of the display options to enable or disable its display Press Next to advance to the Fade Control screen or Back to return to the Title Position screen ...

Page 67: ...n box provides settings from 0 99 seconds Preset Fade Allows you to enable fade so that the preset title fades from the monitor after the period of time set in Fade Time or to disable fade so that the title remains onscreen The Fade Time selection box provides settings from 0 99 seconds Monitor Status Fade Allows you to enable fade so that the monitor status fades from the monitor after the period...

Page 68: ... be displayed using this screen Field Description Date Format Use the selection box to choose American MM DD YY Asian YY DD MM or European DD MM YY formats Time Format Use the selection box to choose 12 Hour or 24 Hour formats Press Next to advance to the Update screen or Back to return to the Fade Control screen ...

Page 69: ...us screens You can apply changes to the selected monitor all monitors or a range of monitors Click the Update button to implement the changes Note Clicking Apply will make the changes permanent Clicking Restore will cancel the changes that you have made and revert back to the original values Once you click Apply you cannot restore the original values ...

Page 70: ...ed for each alarm monitor First Available Alarm Mode One stack is used for all alarm monitors but monitor priority levels determine the order in which alarm monitors will be used Cameras must be partitioned to monitors If a camera is partitioned from an alarm monitor the camera will display on the first alarm monitor according to viewing priority The Alarm Stacking Mode screen allows you to choose...

Page 71: ... Out The first alarm activated will be the first alarm displayed on the alarm monitor the second alarm activated will be the next alarm displayed and so forth Sort by Priority Alarms will be listed in the order of the priority level defined in the Alarm Action screen Click Update to complete your selection Note The Settings box contains two buttons Apply and Restore Clicking Apply will make the ch...

Page 72: ...wn in part A except for the video from camera 10 at preset 01 The video from camera 10 at preset 01 is defined to be the video displaying on monitor 3 before any alarms are activated Part C illustrates the video displayed on monitors 1 2 and 3 when alarm 01 is activated As shown in Part A an active alarm 01 was programmed to display video as follows Camera 01 Preset 01 on monitor 1 Camera 20 Prese...

Page 73: ... 1 or monitor 2 alarm video from alarm input 02 will display as shown in Part D Because all three monitors were included in the Edit Alarm Call Up for alarm input 02 alarm video displays on all alarm monitors Alarm 02 may be acknowledged from any alarm monitor 01 02 or 03 Common Stack Mode Example ...

Page 74: ...02 has a higher priority than alarm 01 Part A of illustrates the Edit Alarm Call Up screens for two alarms Part B illustrates the video from specific cameras at specific preset positions All of the alarms shown in Part B are associated with either alarm 01 or alarm 02 except for the video from camera station 10 at preset 01 When alarms 01 and 02 are activated alarm 01 displays on monitor 01 becaus...

Page 75: ...3 34 Chapter 3 Configuration XX200 00 Pilot Plus Independent Stack Mode Example ...

Page 76: ...ms will be placed on the stack as defined by the Alarm Input Order field on the Alarm Stacking Mode screen In part B alarm 1 occurs and routes video from camera 1 preset position 1 to the monitor with the highest priority level Note that monitors with lower priority numbers are defined by the system as the high priority level monitors For example priority level 1 is higher than priority level 2 Bo...

Page 77: ...ion XX200 00 Pilot Plus If additional alarms occur they will be placed in an alarm stack in either FIFO or Priority order as defined in the Alarm Input Order field of the Alarm Stacking Mode screen First Available Alarm Example ...

Page 78: ... an alarm input number in that column will cause the alarm input number to be displayed in the 5 column table Alarm Input You can then set the parameters for alarm input by selecting the field columns which are described in the following table A description of each field parameter is displayed on the screen when the field is selected Field Description Priority Used to assign a priority level to an...

Page 79: ...nitor Aux_1 Use this field to program an auxiliary relay contained in a receiver to respond to an alarm input and provide a control output Choices are N C On and Off Preset Used to select a preset position that may be recalled for each camera Enter 1 to 89 to recall the preset number stored in the receiver 0 No Preset All selections are made using the Options Wizard To change a field s value proce...

Page 80: ...n set the actions for each receiver by selecting the field columns which are described in the following table A description of each field parameter is displayed on the screen when the field is selected Field Description Alarm Enabled Used to enable or disable alarm action by a receiver Must be enabled to be processed indicates a fixed camera and the option is not available Home on Ack Set this fie...

Page 81: ...ng the Available Field selection box You can scroll through all available options 2 Upon selection the title below Available Field will change to the parameter selected and the appropriate values will display in the selection box 3 Select All for all Selected Only for an item that is highlighted in the list or From to specify a range 4 Click Update to implement the changes Note The Settings box co...

Page 82: ...e of patterns allows X IA alarms to operate as a group For example an Alarm Enable event using pattern A could be scheduled for daylight hours and pattern B could be reserved for night Refer to the Admin section Timed Events for more information Note X IA alarms should be used for critical surveillance areas rather than receiver alarms You can set the actions for each alarm input by selecting it i...

Page 83: ...ple some alarms are activated when the contacts close and others when the contacts open If a normally closed momentary alarm is connected to a door the alarm is active only while the door is open Latching alarms remain in their current state for example a latching normally closed door alarm will activate when the door is opened and remain active until the alarm is acknowledged The default state of...

Page 84: ...r From to specify a range 4 Click Update to implement the changes Note The Settings box contains two buttons Apply and Restore Clicking Apply will make the changes permanent Clicking Restore will cancel the changes that you have made and revert back to the original values Once you click Apply you cannot restore the original values ...

Page 85: ...monitor and then selects monitor tour 1 then that monitor displays camera 1 s preset 10 and then displays camera 2 s preset 1 A Salvo Tour is a simultaneous display of video from various cameras on various monitors unlike a Monitor Tour which displays video on only one monitor For example salvo 1 might be defined as the display of video from camera 8 on monitor 1 the display of video from camera 4...

Page 86: ...ible another tour may be activated Chain all touring may cease Halt or the tour may repeat Repeat The Chain command gives you the option to select any of the tour numbers for example Chain 23 to select tour number 22 Note When chaining tours add 1 to the tour number that you want to chain Therefore if you want to chain to tour 1 you would Chain 2 If you enter 0 the tour will repeat Entering 1 halt...

Page 87: ...ster speed The speed setting is only applicable for the V15UVS V7UVS Surveyor Mini Dome SVFT and V1305R DC receivers Range 1 10 All selections are made using the Options Wizard To change a field s value proceed as follows 1 Select the field that you wish to modify using the Available Field selection box You can scroll through all available options 2 Upon selection the title below Available Field w...

Page 88: ...ble another tour may be activated Chain all touring may cease Halt or the tour may repeat Repeat The Chain command gives you the option to select any of the tour numbers for example Chain 23 to select tour number 22 Note When chaining tours add 1 to the tour number that you want to chain Therefore if you want to chain to tour 1 you would Chain 2 If you enter 0 the tour will repeat Entering 1 halts...

Page 89: ...e Options Wizard To change a field s value proceed as follows 1 Select the field that you wish to modify using the Available Field selection box You can scroll through all available options 2 Upon selection the title below Available Field will change to the parameter selected and the appropriate values will display in the selection box 3 Select All for all Selected Only for an item that is highlig...

Page 90: ...e field columns and their actions are described in the following table A description of each field parameter is displayed on the screen when the field is selected Field Description Step Use this field to select the step number from 1 8 The steps are displayed in sequence with step 1 being performed before step 2 etc Monitor Use this field to select the monitor number from 1 8 that will be used in ...

Page 91: ...llows 1 Select the field that you wish to modify using the Available Field selection box You can scroll through all available options 2 Upon selection the title below Available Field will change to the parameter selected and the appropriate values will display in the selection box 3 Select All for all Selected Only for an item that is highlighted in the list or From to specify a range 4 Click Upda...

Page 92: ...from 1 to 999 that is not currently assigned For example if a user changes camera 1 s dial up to 99 then you can change salvo 1 s dial up from the default 301 to 1 All selections are made using the Options Wizard To change the Dial Up field s value proceed as follows 1 Select Dial Up in the Available Field selection box 2 In the Dial Up field scroll through and select the value that you want to as...

Page 93: ...n and may not be used during programming All selections are made using the Options Wizard To change the Dial Up field s value proceed as follows 1 Select Dial Up in the Available Field selection box 2 In the Dial Up field scroll through and select the value that you want to assign to the salvo 3 Make sure that Selected Only is chosen 4 Click Update to implement the changes Note The Settings box co...

Page 94: ...l Up Camera Dial Up Camera numbers are accessed using the Cameras screen Refer to the Cameras section in this chapter for a full description of the screen Camera Monitor Partitions Refer to the Partitioning section in this chapter for a description of Camera Monitor partitions ...

Page 95: ...u to assign a priority to a host computer connected to the system so that it can seize control of a camera monitor from one of the keypads in the system Refer to the Keypads section for more information on keypad priorities There are 64 priority levels available with Level 0 having the highest priority Therefore if you assign the host computer priority 0 it will be able to seize control from any k...

Page 96: ...sing the Options Wizard To change a field s value proceed as follows 1 Select the field that you wish to modify using the Available Field selection box You can scroll through all available options 2 Upon selection the title below Available Field will change to the parameter selected and the appropriate values will display in the selection box 3 Select All for all Selected Only for an item that is ...

Page 97: ...ds or keypad groups will have control over cameras at specified times Keypad groups are described at the end of this section The Timed Events screen has a two column table on the left and a multi column table on the right The multi columned table fields will change according to the type of event selected in the two column table You can set up 32 different timed events on the system The following p...

Page 98: ...ystem 0 indicates no monitor Schedule Date The date the event will take place or begin if event will occur more than once Date format is MM DD YYYY Schedule Hour The hour of the day the event will take place Hour format is 24 hour mode 0 23 Schedule Minute The minute the event will take place Minute format is 0 59 Frequency The amount of times the event will occur Values are Not Set Once Weekly Da...

Page 99: ...will change to the parameter selected and the appropriate values will display in the selection box 3 Select All for all Selected Only for an item that is highlighted in the list or From to specify a range 4 Click Update to implement the changes Note The Settings box contains two buttons Apply and Restore Clicking Apply will make the changes permanent Clicking Restore will cancel the changes that y...

Page 100: ... Daily Monthly Day of Week This field will automatically be populated automatically based on the date time and frequency settings All selections are made using the Options Wizard To change a field s value proceed as follows 1 Select the field that you wish to modify using the Available Field selection box You can scroll through all available options 2 Upon selection the title below Available Field...

Page 101: ... 128 that controls a PTZ camera Schedule Date The date the event will take place or begin if event will occur more than once Date format is MM DD YYYY Schedule Hour The hour of the day the event will take place Hour format is 24 hour mode 0 23 Schedule Minute The minute the event will take place Minute format is 0 59 Frequency The amount of times the event will occur Values are Not Set Once Weekly...

Page 102: ...Field will change to the parameter selected and the appropriate values will display in the selection box 3 Select All for all Selected Only for an item that is highlighted in the list or From to specify a range 4 Click Update to implement the changes Note The Settings box contains two buttons Apply and Restore Clicking Apply will make the changes permanent Clicking Restore will cancel the changes ...

Page 103: ... begin if event will occur more than once Date format is MM DD YYYY Schedule Hour The hour of the day the event will take place Hour format is 24 hour mode 0 23 Schedule Minute The minute the event will take place Minute format is 0 59 Frequency The amount of times the event will occur Values are Not Set Once Weekly Daily Monthly Day of Week This field will automatically be populated automatically...

Page 104: ... the appropriate values will display in the selection box 3 Select All for all Selected Only for an item that is highlighted in the list or From to specify a range 4 Click Update to implement the changes Note The Settings box contains two buttons Apply and Restore Clicking Apply will make the changes permanent Clicking Restore will cancel the changes that you have made and revert back to the origi...

Page 105: ...rol over the cameras in the Camera Partition Keypad groups are defined using the Keypads Group screen Refer to the Keypads section 0 indicates no keypad group Camera Partition Selects the camera partition group that will be viewed or controlled by the keypads in the Keypad Group Camera Partition Groups are defined using the Camera Partitions screen Refer to the Cameras section 0 indicates no camer...

Page 106: ...s value proceed as follows 1 Select the field that you wish to modify using the Available Field selection box You can scroll through all available options 2 Upon selection the title below Available Field will change to the parameter selected and the appropriate values will display in the selection box 3 Select All for all Selected Only for an item that is highlighted in the list or From to specify...

Page 107: ...isplaying a camera that the keypad should not see it will still see it If a tour is running on a monitor and the keypad dials into that monitor the tour will skip the cameras that are not allowed to be viewed by the monitor If a keypad with permission to view a camera calls up the camera to a monitor the keypad without permission will still be able to view the camera An alarm can still call up a c...

Page 108: ...ore Clicking Apply will make the changes permanent Clicking Restore will cancel the changes that you have made and revert back to the original values Once you click Apply you cannot restore the original values Triggered Events Triggered event types are programmable events that respond to an alarm input Unlike a timed event which activates at a specified time of day triggered events activate when a...

Page 109: ...alarms before you can define triggered events The Triggered Events screen has a two column table on the left and a multi column table on the right The multi columned table fields will change according to the type of event selected in the two column table You can set up 128 different triggered events on the system The following paragraphs describe the event types The field columns and their actions...

Page 110: ...m 0 indicates no monitor All selections are made using the Options Wizard To change a field s value proceed as follows 1 Select the field that you wish to modify using the Available Field selection box You can scroll through all available options 2 Upon selection the title below Available Field will change to the parameter selected and the appropriate values will display in the selection box 3 Sel...

Page 111: ...ber Salvo A predefined salvo that was set up with the Salvo Switch screen Refer to the Video Switch Setup section 0 indicates no salvo All selections are made using the Options Wizard To change a field s value proceed as follows 1 Select the field that you wish to modify using the Available Field selection box You can scroll through all available options 2 Upon selection the title below Available ...

Page 112: ...l values Preset Triggered Event Field Description Event This column will display the selected event number Preset Used to select a preset position that may be recalled for each camera Enter 1 to 89 to recall the preset number stored in the receiver 0 indicates no preset Receiver A receiver from 1 128 that controls a PTZ camera All selections are made using the Options Wizard To change a field s va...

Page 113: ...t All for all Selected Only for an item that is highlighted in the list or From to specify a range 4 Click Update to implement the changes Note The Settings box contains two buttons Apply and Restore Clicking Apply will make the changes permanent Clicking Restore will cancel the changes that you have made and revert back to the original values Once you click Apply you cannot restore the original v...

Page 114: ...ed The following paragraphs describe Keypad Monitor Partitions Assign a monitor to a keypad Camera Partitions Assign partition number to cameras for control purposes Camera Monitor Partitions Assign a camera or cameras to a mnitor Keypad Monitor Partitions You can assign control of various monitors to selected keypads To assign monitors to keypads proceed as follows 1 In the Keypad column select a...

Page 115: ...of PTZ functions during specified times Camera Partitions enable you to define which cameras will be included in the groups by creating a partition number Up to 16 partitions are available In the example shown cameras 1 3 are part of Camera Partition 1 As part of this partition group viewing is permitted but pan tilt zoom functions are not allowed When this camera partition is chosen with a keypad...

Page 116: ...t selection in the table or From to specify a range of cameras Note If View Camera and Control PTZ are both set to Yes for the cameras not selected the actions assigned to the partition will have no effect on the operator s ability to view them or control PTZ during the timed event The cameras will be both viewable and controllable 6 Click Update to implement the changes Note The Settings box cont...

Page 117: ...o move those cameras to the Selected Monitor can Not see these cameras list If you wish to move all or some of the non partitioned cameras back to the Selected Monitor can see these cameras list click the Add or Add All buttons When you have made your choices for the monitors click the Apply button If a camera is removed from a monitor all settings associated with that camera i e default callup sa...

Page 118: ...eceiver Dome Port and Keypad Port The following table provides the selections and ranges available Field Description Select Pilot Serial Port Select the port whose settings you wish set The choices are Host Port Receiver Dome Port or Keypad Port Baud Rate Selects the data transmission rate for the equipment A range of 300 to 115200 is available Select the transmission rate applicable to your equip...

Page 119: ...w method based on your equipment s requirements None is also an option All selections are made using the Options Wizard To change a field s value proceed as follows 1 Select the field that you wish to modify using the Available Field selection box You can scroll through all available options 2 Upon selection the title below Available Field will change to the parameter selected and the appropriate ...

Page 120: ...d Keypad Click Set to Enabled to hear audible clicks when keypad is touched Default setting is Enabled Alarm Alert Set to Enabled to sound audible alarms Default is Enabled Note If Alarm Alert is enabled an audible alarm will sound each time alarm s are activated until the first alarm is acknowledged For example if alarms 1 2 and 3 activate then the alarm will sound until the first alarm is acknow...

Page 121: ...cal synchronization Default is Disabled Note For VSYNC to work a reference camera must be connected to input 128 of the camera inputs The other cameras in the system must have their V Syncs aligned to the reference camera Click Update to save your changes Note The Settings box contains Apply and Restore buttons Clicking Apply will make the changes permanent Clicking Restore will cancel the changes...

Page 122: ...Creating a Configuration 3 81 Pilot Plus XX200 00 Database Log Select the Database Log submenu to view a log of the database in text file format ...

Page 123: ...3 82 Chapter 3 Configuration XX200 00 Pilot Plus ...

Page 124: ... the following topics Topic Page Introduction 4 2 Fuse Replacement 4 3 Crosspoint Reset 4 4 Using the V1332AF 1 Relay Audio Follow Video Switcher 4 5 Adding or Replacing Circuit Cards 4 6 Host Computer Connector 4 8 Storage 4 9 Cable Recommendations 4 10 Shipping Instructions 4 14 Technical Specifications 4 15 Pilot Plus XX200 00 ...

Page 125: ...able recommendations for the unit Pinout information is provided for the RS 232 Host Computer port connector Shipping instructions are provided should you need to ship the unit back to the factory Instructions are provided for Crosspoint Reset and connection of the Vicon V1332AF 1 Relay Audio Follow Video Switcher to the Pilot Lite Technical specifications are also provided in this chapter XX200 0...

Page 126: ...eplacing the fuse The fuse is located on the rear panel and is part of the power cord receptacle The fuse is contained in a plastic case To remove the fuse use a small screwdriver or other flat object such as a large paperclip to depress the retaining clip on the bottom of the fuse case and slide the case out Replace the fuse with a 1 6A 250V 5 X 20mm fuse Pilot Plus XX200 00 ...

Page 127: ...e Pilot Plus require a reset perform the following procedure 1 Select any monitor 2 Press 999 on the numeric keypad 3 Select Tour using the function keys 4 The monitors will momentarily blank and then display the last camera selected XX200 00 Pilot Plus ...

Page 128: ...ay Audio Follow Video Switcher In order to use the V1332AF 1 Relay Audio Follow Video Switcher with the Pilot Plus the VSYNC control must be enabled To do this use the Pilot Configurator and navigate to the Global Settings menu From there set the VSYNC to enabled Pilot Plus XX200 00 ...

Page 129: ... provides an additional 32 camera inputs When adding additional switcher boards they should be installed as follows Lowest slot Cameras 33 64 Middle slot Cameras 65 96 Upper slot Cameras 97 128 To install or replace switcher boards proceed as follows 1 Ensure that power is shut off and remove power cord from back of unit 2 Loosen four captive screws on expansion bay front cover 3 Grasp switcher bo...

Page 130: ...Adding or Replacing Circuit Cards 4 7 5 Replace expansion bay front cover and tighten captive screws 6 Connect power cord to back of unit Pilot Plus XX200 00 ...

Page 131: ...nterface uses the standard pin configuration found on IBM compatible personal computers Use a standard null modem cable with full handshaking to connect the host computer to the Pilot Plus Pin Function 1 Data carrier detect 2 Receive data 3 Transmit data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal ground 6 Data set ready 7 Request to send 8 Clear to send 9 Ring indicator XX200 00 Pilot Plus ...

Page 132: ...nth or longer place the unit and a fresh desiccant drying agent in a container that provides a vapor barrier and vapor seal Then place the sealed storage container in a location where the temperature is maintained between 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Pilot Plus XX200 00 ...

Page 133: ...uctor Never exceed the manufacturer s minimum bend radius specification Use cellular foam polyethylene dielectric except where heavy moisture exists For moisture conditions use solid polyethylene dielectric cable with a heavy exterior insulation The shield must be copper braid providing 95 or better coverage Cable Types The cable types listed in the following table are the most common 75 ohm types...

Page 134: ...pecial BNC M connector due to 0 305 nominal O D Picture Quality vs Cable Length Picture Quality Maximum Cable Run ft m RG59 U RG 6 U RG 11 U Usable picture 1100 350 1500 450 2400 750 Clean picture 820 250 1000 300 1600 500 Best picture 400 120 530 160 820 250 For longer cable runs use a Vicon Video Amplifier to obtain a suitable picture Video Control Cabling Vicoax communication uses the same coax...

Page 135: ...sted pair in a single jacket This configuration is the most convenient for RS 422 RS485 applications Single individually shielded twisted pair is also a suitable cable Choose a Belden cable type by referring to the characteristics and maximum distances listed below The maximum distance for the most reliable digital control refers to the distance between the unit and the receiver or camera dome uni...

Page 136: ...mendations 4 13 Cable Suppliers Belden Inc http www belden com 800 235 3361 Alpha Wire Company http www alphawire com 800 52 ALPHA 522 5742 West Penn Wire http www westpenn cdt com 800 245 4964 Pilot Plus XX200 00 ...

Page 137: ...dustries Ltd Brunel Way Fareham PO15 5TX United Kingdom Phone 44 0 1489 566300 Fax 44 0 1489 566322 2 Attach a sheet of paper to the unit with the following information a Name and address of the company returning the unit b Name of the Vicon employee who issued the R A c R A number d Brief description of the installation e Complete description of the problem and circumstances under which it occurs...

Page 138: ... 1 6 A 250V 5 X 20mm Video Video Input Level 1 0 V p p nominal Input Output Impedance Terminated 75 ohms Looping High impedance 680 ohms Input to Input Isolation Typical 52 dB at 4 2 MHz Video Gain Unity Video Frequency Flatness 100 kHz to 10 MHz 0 8 dB Total Bandwidth 1 Hz to greater than 30 MHz 3 dB Tilt Less than 1 5 Field Line Short Time Distortion Less than 1 Chrominance to Luminance Delay Le...

Page 139: ...ne input Not Used line input Not Used speaker output Not Used Mechanical Application Indoor Mounting All units may be rack mounted in a standard EIA compliant rack or desk or shelf mounted Dimensions Width W 17 63 in 448 mm Depth D 15 in 381 mm Height H 8 5 in 216 mm Weight 28 6 lb 13 kg Color Front Panel Silver Case Black Environmental Operating Temperature Range 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Operating H...

Page 140: ...amage or to parts which in the judgment of the Company are not defective or any equipment which may have been tampered with altered misused or been subject to unauthorized repair Software supplied either separately or in hardware is furnished on an As Is basis Vicon does not warrant that such software shall be error bug free Software support via telephone if provided at no cost may be discontinued...

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