American Dynamics MegaPower 168 System Administrator Manual

MegaPower 168

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System Administrator's Manual

MegaPower 168

Matrix Switcher/Controller System

System Administrator’s Manual

No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form

without written permission from Sensormatic

®

Electronics Corporation.

8000-0935-01, Revision C

06/02

WARNING

Do not install this product in hazardous areas where highly combustible or explosive

products are stored or used.

FCC COMPLIANCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

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compliance, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment, and could create a hazardous condition.

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Table of Contents

ABOUT THIS MANUAL..................................................................................................V

Who Should Use this Manual ................................................................................................................. v

How to Use this Manual .......................................................................................................................... v

Related Documents................................................................................................................................ vi

Support Services .................................................................................................................................... vi

System Training and Consultation Services..........................................................................................vi

CHAPTER 1: MP168 SYSTEM OVERVIEW............................................................. 1-1

The Workstation Environment ............................................................................................................ 1-1

System Equipment ...............................................................................................................................1-1

The System Administrator’s Tasks ....................................................................................................1-2

The System Operator’s Tasks.............................................................................................................1-3

CHAPTER 2: MP168 SYSTEM SETUP .................................................................... 2-1

Programming with S³ System Setup Software.................................................................................. 2-1

Installing S³ on your PC ......................................................................................................................2-1

Installation Sequence......................................................................................................................2-2

Starting S³ .......................................................................................................................................2-3

S³ Language Selection....................................................................................................................2-3

PC Password Protection .................................................................................................................2-3

Video Matrix Switch Dialog Box ......................................................................................................2-4

PC Port / Date & Time / System Transfer Functions ......................................................................2-5

Data Display Grid ............................................................................................................................2-6

Defining Administrator Access to S³ ...................................................................................................2-7

S³ Access ........................................................................................................................................2-7

PC Password Protection .................................................................................................................2-8

Defining Operator Access to the MP168 System ...............................................................................2-8

Login Enable ...................................................................................................................................2-9

User Parameters .............................................................................................................................2-9

Keyboard Parameters ...................................................................................................................2-10

Defining the Scope of System Access..............................................................................................2-10

Priority Levels................................................................................................................................2-10

Keyboard / Camera Partitioning ....................................................................................................2-11

Keyboard / Monitor Partitioning.....................................................................................................2-12

Monitor / Camera Partitioning .......................................................................................................2-13

Defining Communication Parameters...............................................................................................2-13

PC Communication Port Parameters............................................................................................2-14

System RS-232 Port Parameters..................................................................................................2-14

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Displaying System Status .................................................................................................................2-15

System Date & Time .....................................................................................................................2-16

Printer and Program Monitor Messages .......................................................................................2-17

Monitor / Keyboard Status.............................................................................................................2-18

Setting Up the Switching System......................................................................................................2-19

Setting Up Camera Parameters ....................................................................................................2-20

Setting Up Preset Title Parameters ..............................................................................................2-21

Setting Up Salvo Parameters........................................................................................................2-22

Setting Up Tour Parameters .........................................................................................................2-23

Setting Up Alarm Parameters .......................................................................................................2-25

Setting Up Monitor Arming Parameters ........................................................................................2-29

Setting Up Event Timer Parameters .............................................................................................2-32

Event Timer Calendar Scheduling ................................................................................................2-34

CHAPTER 3: PROGRAMMING WITH A KEYBOARD CONTROLLER ................... 3-1

Keyboard Layout ..................................................................................................................................3-1

AD2079 Keyboard Overview................................................................................................................3-2

AD2088 Keyboard Overview................................................................................................................3-3

AD Touch Tracker (ADTTE) Overview................................................................................................3-4

Keyswitch Positions ............................................................................................................................3-6

Keyswitch “Operate” Functions...........................................................................................................3-6

Keyswitch “Program” Functions..........................................................................................................3-6

Keyswitch “Menu” Functions...............................................................................................................3-6

Setting up the Keyboard for System Operations ..............................................................................3-7

System Setup Procedures ..................................................................................................................3-7

Logging on to MP168 ...........................................................................................................................3-8

Using Passcodes ................................................................................................................................3-8

Log On ................................................................................................................................................3-8

Log Off ................................................................................................................................................3-8

Basic Keyboard Operations (Keyswitch Operate) ............................................................................3-9

Monitor Text Overlays.........................................................................................................................3-9

Calling a Monitor to your Keyboard ..................................................................................................3-10

Calling a Camera to the Monitor under Keyboard Control ...............................................................3-10

Camera Control Functions................................................................................................................3-10

Pan/Tilt or Dome Control ..................................................................................................................3-11

Zoom Control ....................................................................................................................................3-11

Focus Control....................................................................................................................................3-11

Iris Control.........................................................................................................................................3-11

Calling a Preset (Target) Camera Scene .........................................................................................3-11

Running Patterns ..............................................................................................................................3-11

Activating an Auxiliary.......................................................................................................................3-12

Operating Tours................................................................................................................................3-12

Starting a System Tour .................................................................................................................3-12

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Controlling Tours...............................................................................................................................3-13

Changing a Tour’s Direction..........................................................................................................3-13

Holding a Tour...............................................................................................................................3-13

Calling Camera Salvos .....................................................................................................................3-13

Acknowledging Alarms .....................................................................................................................3-14

Camera Lockout................................................................................................................................3-14

Basic Programming Functions .........................................................................................................3-15

System Reset....................................................................................................................................3-15

Setting the Date Format....................................................................................................................3-15

Monitor Display Arrangement ...........................................................................................................3-16

Monitor Display Positioning ..............................................................................................................3-16

Camera Video Loss Detection..........................................................................................................3-16

Pattern Programming........................................................................................................................3-17

Defining a Pattern..........................................................................................................................3-17

Programming Preset Scenes............................................................................................................3-17

Programming Monitor Tours .............................................................................................................3-18

Monitor Tour Programming Options..............................................................................................3-18

Reprogramming the dwell time for a tour entry.............................................................................3-19

Monitor Arming..................................................................................................................................3-19

Alarm Display Methods .................................................................................................................3-19

Alarm Queuing Methods ...............................................................................................................3-20

Alarm Clearance Methods.............................................................................................................3-20

Monitor Arming Codes ..................................................................................................................3-20

Option for Manual Clearance ........................................................................................................3-21

Disarming a Monitor ......................................................................................................................3-22

Audio Alarm Programming................................................................................................................3-22

Keyboard Port Audio Alarm Programming....................................................................................3-22

System Wide Audio Alarm Programming......................................................................................3-22

Further Programming Options ..........................................................................................................3-22

Menu Programming............................................................................................................................3-23

Accessing the Menu System ............................................................................................................3-23

Exiting from the Menu System..........................................................................................................3-23

Menu Cursor Positioning/Paging ......................................................................................................3-24

Main Selection Menu ........................................................................................................................3-24

Functional Definitions .......................................................................................................................3-25

System Menu ....................................................................................................................................3-25

System / System Options .................................................................................................................3-26

User IDs ........................................................................................................................................3-26

Menu Callup ..................................................................................................................................3-26

Messages to Program Monitor ......................................................................................................3-27

Printer Messages ..........................................................................................................................3-27

System / Time and Date ...................................................................................................................3-28

Date Format ..................................................................................................................................3-28

Date...............................................................................................................................................3-28

Time ..............................................................................................................................................3-28

System / Ports...................................................................................................................................3-29

Baud ..............................................................................................................................................3-29

Data Bits........................................................................................................................................3-30

Parity .............................................................................................................................................3-30

Stop Bits ........................................................................................................................................3-30

Port Use ........................................................................................................................................3-30

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Monitor Menu ....................................................................................................................................3-31

Tour ...............................................................................................................................................3-31

Tour Status....................................................................................................................................3-31

Date Time......................................................................................................................................3-31

Title Display...................................................................................................................................3-32

Cameras Menu .................................................................................................................................3-32

Pseudo Numbers ..........................................................................................................................3-33

Camera Title..................................................................................................................................3-34

To select a camera for programming:...................................................................................................... 3-34

To select the camera video loss mode: .................................................................................................... 3-34

To enter or edit the camera title:.............................................................................................................. 3-35

Preset Titles ..................................................................................................................................3-36

Users / Keyboards Menu ..................................................................................................................3-37

User...............................................................................................................................................3-38

Keyboard .......................................................................................................................................3-39

Keyboard Numbering ....................................................................................................................3-39

Priority ...........................................................................................................................................3-40

APPENDIX A: MP168 SYSTEM DEFAULTS........................................................... A-1

Keyboard Control:...............................................................................................................................A-1

Basic Programming Defaults: .............................................................................................................A-1

Full-Scale Programming Defaults: ......................................................................................................A-2

APPENDIX B: ON-SCREEN STATUS LINE DISPLAYS ......................................... B-1

Keyboard Setup Programming ...........................................................................................................B-1

Normal System Operation ..................................................................................................................B-1

APPENDIX C: PRINTER MESSAGES..................................................................... C-1

Alarm Messages ................................................................................................................................ C-1

Alarm Status Categories ................................................................................................................ C-1

Video Loss Messages........................................................................................................................ C-1

Video Status Categories ................................................................................................................ C-1

Sync Status Categories.................................................................................................................. C-1

Video Loss Detection Mode ........................................................................................................... C-1

Menu Access / Exit Messages........................................................................................................... C-2

Power Status Message...................................................................................................................... C-2

APPENDIX D: SPECIAL FUNCTION KEY COMMANDS ........................................ D-1

APPENDIX E: SPEEDDOME SERIES PROGRAMMABLE COMMANDS ...............E-1

Dome Commands for SensorNet ........................................................................................................E-1

APPENDIX F: SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..............................................F-1

GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................ G-1

INDEX ...........................................................................................................................I-1

About This Manual

The American Dynamics MegaPower 168 System Administrator’s Manual provides information about

setting up the MegaPower 168 Video Matrix Switching System (hereafter referred to as the MP168)

through the use of AD’s S³ system setup software, or through the use of software embedded in the

MP168 central processing module. Additionally, the manual explains how the switching system is

operated and controlled from keyboards installed at the system’s workstations.

Features of the S³ software include the following:

Five selectable user languages: (English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese) •

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Access for up to 64 system users and 32 system keyboards

System security via password protection, priority level definition, and system partitioning

Switching capability for up to 168 cameras, 24 monitors, 64 salvos, and 64 tours

Alarm call-up and clearance for up to 1024 external inputs

Up to 35 “Event Timers” for system tours and alarm call-ups scheduled for specific times of day

and specific days of the week

Who Should Use this Manual

This manual is written for people who will perform the set up and editing of MP168 system software

parameters, and people who will be responsible for the administration and maintenance of the MP168

system.

How to Use this Manual

This manual contains the following chapters and additional sections:

• Chapter 1, “MP168 System Overview,” describes the workstation environment where system

operations take place, and the equipment used in the MP168 system. The chapter also

discusses the basic tasks performed by system administrators and system operators.

• Chapter 2, “MP168 System Setup” discusses how the S³ system setup software is installed and

started on a PC, and how S³ is used to set up the various parameters of the MP168 video

matrix switching system.

• Chapter 3, “Programming with a Keyboard Controller” discusses the use of the AD2079 and

AD2088 keyboards, and the ADTTE Touch Tracker in operating the MP168 system, and in

programming the system for limited scale operations.

• Appendix A, “MP168 System Defaults” lists the programming defaults for both S³ and the

MP168 embedded system software.

• Appendix B, “On-Screen Status Line Displays” describes the text messages which appear on

monitor screens during system setup, and during normal system operations.

• Appendix C, “Printer Messages” lists the messages available for output to a printer connected

to one of the RS-232 ports provided on the MP168 central processing module.

• Appendix D, “Special Function Key Commands” lists the commands available using the F1 and

F2 special function keys on AD2079, AD2088 and Touch Tracker keyboards.

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• Appendix E, “SpeedDome Series Programmable Dome Commands” lists commands applicable

for MP168 systems that use SpeedDome series domes as video inputs.

• Appendix F, "Software License Agreement" describes the terms and conditions under which

MP168 software is licensed to the customer.

• Glossary - the glossary provides concise definitions of a range of the technical terms used in

this document. We recommend that you consult this section if you are unfamiliar with the

vocabulary of video switching technology.

Related Documents

Other sources provide supplemental information about MP168, and serve to enhance your understanding

of the system and its applications.

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Note:

MP168 Installation and Service Manual, document number 8000-0934-01

AD2079 Keyboard Operator’s Manual, document number 8000-1811-01

AD2088 Keyboard Operator’s Manual, document number 8000-1810-01

AD Touch Tracker® Operator’s Manual, document number 8000-1657-02

If you need additional copies of the MP168 System Operator’s Manual, or any other support

documentation, contact your AD sales representative. The document number for this

manual is 8000-0935-01; use this number when ordering the manual.

Support Services

A variety of support services are available to help you get the most from the MP168 system.

If you have a question about system operation, and you cannot find the answer in this document, you can

contact the AD/Sensormatic CCTV System Division at 800-442-2225 (or 914-624-7685).

Chapter 1: MP168 System Overview

This chapter covers the following topics:

The MP168 Workstation Environment where system administrators setup (program) the MP168

system, and system operators monitor and control system events.

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MP168 System Equipment. This includes the cameras, cables, and monitors which view,

transmit, and display system video, and the MP168 switching bay and its associated peripheral

and accessory equipment, which performs the switching of video inputs to video outputs, and

interfaces with devices such as PC terminals, keyboards, alarm units, and auxiliary controllers.

The System Administrator’s Tasks. These principally include setting up switching system

parameters via a PC and interface software, determining who has access to the system, and

scheduling that access accordingly. As system size and requirements change over time, the

Administrator is responsible for editing system parameters to accommodate the changes.

The System Operator’s Tasks. These principally include monitoring system events at a

workstation, and responding to those events with appropriate actions. Logging events,

acknowledging alarms, and activating auxiliary relays are examples of the actions.

The Workstation Environment

A workstation is simply the area where MP168 system monitoring and/or control takes place.

The workstation will accommodate up to 64 operators who view and control the system through the use

of video monitors and keyboards. The video monitors are physically arranged according to the particular

requirements of a given system.

For example, a group of monitors may be arranged in a block - one monitor directly next to another - in

order for the operator to comfortably scan a simultaneous display of related camera scenes. A

supervisor’s station at the same site may have only one or two monitors used to view key security points.

Another station may not have an operator present at all times. An example of this would be a VCR unit

installed in a locked closet. The VCR’s function would simply be to record on-going events for review at a

later time.

The organization of a given workstation may be determined by a particular purpose. One station may be

dedicated to alarm response. Another to general surveillance. Another to auxiliary activation for the

opening and closing of doors and gates, or turning lights on or off.

A System Administrator will typically coordinate the setting up and design of a given workstation in

consultation with manufacturer’s representatives, technical consultants, and installing personnel.

System Equipment

The heart of the MP168 system is the switching bay. The bay is a compact, 19” EIA rack-mountable card

cage that is 17” wide, 8.75” high, 16” deep, and weighs 40 lb. fully loaded. The cage has 18 card slots

which accept the circuit boards which control the system’s switching and peripheral functions. MP168

systems are available in single or dual bay configurations. Single bay systems accept up to 168 video

inputs and provide up to 12 video outputs. Dual bay systems also have a maximum of 168 inputs, but can

provide up to 24 video outputs. Many if not all of the video inputs will be associated with alarm contacts

and auxiliary relays connected to security points under view. The alarms will alert system users to

potential breaches in system security, such as the opening of doors and windows, or motion detected in a

restricted zone. Auxiliaries control the “on” or “off” status of security portals and devices such as door

locks, gates, and lights.

In addition to the video inputs and outputs, a variety of peripheral devices can be connected to the bay.

Eight RS-232 ports on the bay’s CPU module (CPM) allow connection of a PC terminal, system

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keyboards, alarm and auxiliary interface units, and a printer. The CPM also has a BNC connector which

allows connection of a program monitor which, when used in tandem with a keyboard controller, enables

programming of a variety of MP168 system functions.

The bay’s power supply module (PSM) has an AC inlet for connection to the main power source, and also

provides for the connection of a back-up power supply in the event of power failure. The PSM has a DB-

25 parallel printer port, two external video sync connectors, direct and loop-though data line connections,

and an RJ-45 arcnet connector for bus communications from the primary to the second bay in a dual bay

configuration.

The bay can also be provided with an optional Control Code Module (CCM), which enables direct

Manchester and RS-422 code communications eliminating the need for intermediary code translation

devices.

Additional accessories that can be connected to the MP168 system include the AD2079, AD2088, and

ADTT Keyboards, the AD1981 Port expander, the AD1691 Manchester Code Distributor, the AD2091

Manchester Code Generator/Distributor, the 2083-02A SEC RS-422 Code Distributor, the AD2096A

Alarm Interface, the AD2031 Switcher Follower, the AD2032 Alarm Responder, the AD2033 Auxiliary

Follower, the MP1683 Manchester Code PSK Modem, and the AD1983 Code Converter.

Looping panels are available to accept video inputs, and then transfer the video signals through the bay

or bays to external devices such as time-lapse recorders.

Detailed information on MP168 system equipment is provided in the MegaPower168 Matrix Switching

System Installation and Service Manual, document number 8000-0934-01.

The System Administrator’s Tasks

The planning and installation of the system cameras, domes, monitors, VCRs, and bays, along with all

associated peripheral and accessory devices, typically precedes the System Administrator’s software

setup of the system. The administrator will, of necessity, be aware of the location of all system cameras,

and will be aware of the viewing range of those cameras that have pan/tilt and motorized lens capability.

The administrator may decide on the most useful pan/tilt views, and may pre-program those targets

(presets) into the system prior to full setup.

The administrator will also have a list of all alarms and auxiliaries, and will factor in their function into the

general setup of the system.

The administrator is typically part of the group that plans the design and layout of the system

workstations. This planning includes grouping and placement of video monitors and/or VCRs, and the

keyboard controllers that allow operators to perform monitoring and control functions.

The administrator will schedule operator shifts, and will determine the degree of access each operator

has to the system. Scheduling will also involve determining the various times of day when certain camera

sequences will be viewed, and when particular groups of alarms will be available for callup on system

monitors.

As system changes occur over time, the administrator can download or upload the changing parameters

from the PC to the system, or from the system to the PC. The administrator will configure the

communication ports on both the PC and MP168 switching bay, and has the option to re-configure the

system database for switching systems other than MP168. In addition, the administrator will determine

whether or not system status messages will be output to the workstation printer and/or the program

monitor.

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The System Operator’s Tasks

The fundamental task of an MP168 system operator is to view that portion of the system that he or she

has access to, and to take appropriate action based on what is observed. The operator’s primary tool is

the keyboard controller. Using the keyboard controller, the operator can perform the following functions:

Matrix switching (“calling” a monitor to display video, and calling a camera view to display on

that monitor.

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Control of the movements of cameras equipped with pan/tilt mechanisms and motorized lens

capability.

The ability to call pre-programmed targets (presets) in which pan and tilt movements, as well

as zoom and focus adjustments, are determined beforehand.

The ability to call salvos, which are multiple camera scenes displayed simultaneously on a

group of monitors.

The ability to run tours, which are sequences of individual camera scenes displayed one after

the other on a single monitor.

The ability to switch auxiliary relays which control “on - off” functions such as unlocking a door,

closing a gate, switching off a light, etc.

The ability to respond to, and clear system alarms.

Depending on the unique characteristics of a given system environment, the operator will interact with

system managers, security specialists, and other operators to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of

the MP168 surveillance system. Further tasks may include logging significant events into a central

database, generating reports, alerting security personnel to potential problems in observed areas, and

working with technical specialists to resolve system problems if and when they arise.

For further information on the operation of the keyboard controller, see Chapter 3 of this manual.

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Chapter 2: MP168 System Setup

This chapter explains how the system administrator programs MP168 system parameters by using a

personal computer and the S³ software.

Programming with S³ System Setup Software

Programming with a PC and S³ software involves seven major areas of operation:

Installing S³ on your PC (Page 2-1) •

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Defining Who has Access to the PC (Page 2-7)

Defining Who has Access to the MP168 System (Page 2-8)

Defining the Scope of System Access (Page 2-10)

Defining Communication Parameters (Page 2-13)

Defining System Status (Page 2-15)

Setting Up the Switching System (Page 2-19)

Installing S³ on your PC

The software necessary to install S³ on your personal computer is provided on a 3.5”, write-protected,

high-density diskette included with this manual. To install S³, insert the diskette in the floppy drive of the

PC, and execute the following commands:

1. On the Windows 95 desktop, double-click on the “My Computer” icon

2. Double-click on “3-1/2 Floppy (A)”

3. Double-click on “Setup.exe”. The "Select Language" dialog box appears:

Figure 2-1: Select Language

Select the language in which installation instructions appear, and click “OK”. The “Welcome!” screen is

displayed in the chosen language.

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Installation Sequence

Press “Next” on the "Welcome" screen (with the option to “Cancel”). The “Select Destination

Directory” appears.

Figure 2-2: Welcome!

Figure 2-3: Destination Directory

The default destination directory is the “American Dynamics” folder within the “Program Files”

directory. The administrator has the option to browse through other directories on the PC, and

change the directory selection. If the default is accepted, press “Next” (with the option to

“Cancel”).

Figure 2-4: Ready to Install!

Figure 2-5: Installation Completed!

The “Ready to Install” screen appears. Press “Next” (with the option to “Cancel”). The

“Installation Completed!” screen appears.

Press the “Finish” button. S³ is now installed and automatically activated. Remove the diskette

from the “A” drive.

A folder named American Dynamics is now installed in the Program Files of Windows 95. All

files required for system archiving and retrieval are resident in the American Dynamics folder.

Note: The user has the option of installing S³ using alternative procedures discussed in

documentation provided with Windows 95.

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Starting S³

After installation is completed, the MP168 start screen is displayed for approximately 10 seconds, after

which the S³ data display grid appears with the language selection dialog box superimposed on the

center of the grid. The administrator must first choose the language in which S³ tool tips and status

messages will be expressed.

Note: an AD S³ icon has been automatically created during the install process, and now resides on the

Windows 95 desktop. After completing the system setup procedures described in this chapter, and

exiting S³, the administrator can start the application at any time by double-clicking the AD S³ icon.

Figure 2-6: S³ Desktop Icon

S³ Language Selection

Figure 2-7: Language Selection

Select the desired language and click “OK”. Following language selection, the PC Password protection

dialog box will appear in the center of the display grid:

PC Password Protection

Figure 2-8: PC Password Protection

user name

password

In order to gain access to S³, the administrator must type a valid user name and password. Upon

initialization, the User # 1 default name is SYSTEM, and the default password is SYSTEMUSER. After

gaining access to S³, the administrator is free to change the User # 1 name and password, and can enter

additional names and passwords for up to 64 users. Following password entry, the MP168 Video Matrix

Switch dialog box appears on the display grid, and the program’s database loads ( a progress indicator

appears and advances from 0 to 100%).

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Video Matrix Switch Dialog Box

Figure 2-9: Video Matrix Switch

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

f)

g)

h)

i)

The Video Matrix switch dialog box enables the administrator to select the particular video matrix switch

to be used. Using the dialog box, the administrator can create and delete new system files, associate files

with directories and system drives, and enable or disable PC password protection.

a) Video Matrix Switch Selection (MP168)

b) Disk Drive

c) Video Matrix Switch Directory

d) Directory

e) File Type

f) File

g) File Name (initially identical with to names listed in "f". Names can be changed at user's discretion.

h) Delete File Option

i) PC Password Protection check box (can be selected or cleared)

When loading is complete, click the “PC Password Protection” check box to clear password protection

and continue with the setup procedure. Exit the dialog box by clicking the close button in the upper right-

hand corner. A dialog box appears allowing selection of the PC communication port parameters:

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PC Port / Date & Time / System Transfer Functions

The default parameters for RS-232 communication between the PC terminal and the MP168 system

appear within each field of the PC Ports dialog box. To continue with the setup procedure, exit the dialog

box ( for additional information about editing PC communication ports see page 2-14). After exiting, the

System Date & Time dialog box will appear on the data display grid.

Figure 2-10: PC Ports

Figure 2-11: Date & Time

The dialog box defaults to USA settings (for additional information about editing date and time

parameters see page 2-16). To continue the setup procedure, exit the dialog box. After exiting, The

Transfer System dialog box will now appear on the display grid:

Figure 2-12: Transfer

System Parameters

The Transfer System dialog box allows the administrator to upload currently programmed values from the

MP168 system to the PC’s S³ software, or, conversely, to download current S³ values to the MP168

system. During the initialization process, the administrator will simply exit the dialog box and will then be

ready to enter initial system parameters via the data display grid speed buttons. After initialization, any

time that S³ is started up, the Transfer system dialog box will appear on the data display grid to allow for

upload or download of system parameters. For each set of system functions available for

upload/download there is an appropriate check box. Regular system transfers insure that the PC’s

database mirrors the current state of the MP168 system.

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Data Display Grid

Figure 2-13: S³ Data Display Grid

speed buttons

status bar

After completing the initialization process, the administrator sees the S³ data display grid without a dialog

box centered on its surface. The largest portion of the display is made up of rows and columns with a

white background. Data entry and editing is accomplished through dialog boxes which appear when the

administrator clicks on one of the speed buttons which are arranged in a column to the left of the display

grid. As the administrator moves through the program, status messages appear in the bar directly below

the display grid’s horizontal scroll bar. The following table displays the S³ speed buttons and their

corresponding names:

System - Options

Monitors - Monitor

System - Date / Time

Monitors - Status

System - Port Configuration

Cameras - Camera

System - Satellite (not currently available))

Cameras - Camera Preset

Switching - Salvo

Keyboard/Users - Keyboard

Switching - Tour Keyboard/Users - Users

Switching - Event Timer (left)

Switching - Calendar Scheduling (right)

Keyboard/Users - Priority

Alarms - Alarm

PC Utility

Alarms - Alarm Title

Table 1: S³ Speed Buttons

Functions available through the speed buttons are discussed in the following sections.

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