American Dynamics MegaPower II 1996R Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Model 1996R

MegaPower II

Central Processing Unit

Installation and Operating Instructions

This manual describes the installation, setup, and operating procedures for the American Dynamics model 1996R MegaPower II

Central Processing Unit. The 1996R CPU is the Central Processing Unit for the 2050 MegaPower II Matrix Switching and

Control System, a CCTV surveillance system having multiple video inputs, outputs, and control stations. The 1996R CPU is

capable of controlling a maximum of 1,024 video input sources and 128 video outputs from 40 keyboards. A menu-driven

program is provided by the 1996R for all system setup functions. Non-menu setup of on-screen display arrangement, system date

and time, alarm arming/disarming, camera presets, and individual Monitor Tours is also provided.

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purchaser under a license for use on a single system.

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service personnel and should conform to all local codes.

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CONTENTS

Page

1996R CPU DESCRIPTION................................................................ 1

System Features.............................................................................. 1

INSTALLATION............................................................................... 1-1

Power Sources ............................................................................. 1-2

Mounting ..................................................................................... 1-2

1985A Standby Switch................................................................ 1-2

External Interfaces....................................................................... 1-2

Connections................................................................................. 1-3

Data Line ............................................................................... 1-3

Programming Monitor........................................................... 1-3

Control Ports.......................................................................... 1-3

RS-232 Connections.............................................................. 1-4

Powering Up................................................................................ 1-5

Powering the CPU................................................................. 1-5

CPU Reset...............................................................................1-5

System Operation ........................................................................ 1-6

System Keyboards....................................................................... 1-6

KEYBOARD CONTROL................................................................. 2-1

Keyboard Passcode Entry............................................................ 2-2

Keyboard Video Selection........................................................... 2-2

Calling a Monitor to a Keyboard........................................... 2-2

Calling a Camera to the Monitor under Control.................... 2-2

Controlling Camera Site Functions ............................................. 2-3

Camera View Control ........................................................... 2-3

Calling a Preset Camera Scene.............................................. 2-3

Activating an Auxiliary ........................................................ 2-3

Running a Tour............................................................................ 2-4

Calling a System Salvo................................................................ 2-4

Acknowledging an Alarm............................................................ 2-4

NON-MENU PROGRAMMING...................................................... 3-1

System Reset ............................................................................... 3-2

Setting the Day of the Week........................................................ 3-2

Setting Date Format..................................................................... 3-2

Monitor Display Arrangement..................................................... 3-2

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

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

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

Monitor Tour Programming......................................................... 3-4

Arming Monitors......................................................................... 3-5

Monitor Arming Codes.......................................................... 3-5

Arming Alarm Contacts to Monitors........................................... 3-6

Audio Alarm Programming......................................................... 3-6

CONTENTS

Page

MENU PROGRAMMING................................................................ 4-1

Main Selection Menu................................................................... 4-2

Cursor Positioning/Paging........................................................... 4-3

System Menus.............................................................................. 4-3

Set Time and Date ................................................................. 4-4

Set System Tours ................................................................... 4-5

Set System Salvos.................................................................. 4-8

Set Event Timers.................................................................. 4-10

Set Alarm Contacts.............................................................. 4-12

Monitor Status ..................................................................... 4-15

Monitor Menu............................................................................ 4-16

Camera Menus........................................................................... 4-18

Pseudo.................................................................................. 4-18

Camera Title ........................................................................ 4-19

Port Menu.................................................................................. 4-20

Access Menus............................................................................ 4-22

Keyboard/Monitor............................................................... 4-22

Keyboard/Camera View ...................................................... 4-23

Keyboard/Camera Control................................................... 4-24

Monitor/Camera Access...................................................... 4-25

Monitor/Contact Access...................................................... 4-26

Priority Menus........................................................................... 4-27

User Identification............................................................... 4-27

Set Keyboard ....................................................................... 4-28

Set User................................................................................ 4-28

Set Priority Level................................................................. 4-29

APPENDIX

Alarms......................................................................................... A-3

Programming Overview........................................................ A-3

Alarm Receipt................................................................. A-3

Arming and Response..................................................... A-3

Display Indicators........................................................... A-3

Audio Indicators ............................................................. A-3

Print Messages................................................................ A-3

Monitor Arming Code .......................................................... A-4

Alarm Arming Notes ............................................................ A-5

Arming Codes - Arm Types.................................................. A-6

On-Screen Status Line Displays................................................. A-8

American Dynamics Keyboards................................................. A-9

Computer Control..................................................................... A-10

Keyboard Auxiliary Key Functions.......................................... A-11

TYPICAL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................. back page

1996R CPU DESCRIPTION

The 1996R CPU is the Central Processing Unit for the 2050

MegaPower II Matrix Switching and Control System. The

2050 MegaPower II is a CCTV surveillance system having

multiple video inputs, multiple video outputs, and multiple

control stations. The 1996R CPU is capable of controlling a

maximum of 1024 video input sources such as cameras and

video multiplexers and a maximum of 128 video outputs such

as monitors and video tape recorders.

The 1996R Central Processing Unit controls all video

switching and alarm response in the 2050 MegaPower II

System and provides programming menus for 2050 system

setup. This manual describes the installation, setup

programming, and operating procedures of the 1996R CPU.

SYSTEM FEATURES

Video Switching Control: The 1996R CPU controls video

switching of all cameras to all monitors in the 2050 system.

Switching is performed in response to operator keyboard

request or by automatic action via Tours, System Salvos,

Alarm Response, or Timed Events.

Tours: A Tour is an automatic sequence of camera inputs

displayed on one monitor. Each camera is displayed for a set

period of time (the “Dwell Time”). A Tour can include the

same camera multiple times, and is reversible. Tours are

identified in the 1996R as Monitor or System Tours.

Monitor Tours (“Scratch Pad Tour”): A Monitor Tour is

a temporary sequence of cameras which is programmed for

an individual monitor via keyboard only. A Monitor tour

may contain 64 cameras, with a dwell time for each camera.

System Tours: A System Tour is a pre-programmed tour

that is defined via 1996R setup menus. Sixty-four separate

System Tours can be programmed for callup, by operator or

automatic timed Event, to any monitor at any time. Each

tour may contain 64 cameras, with a dwell time, preset

camera scene, and auxiliary action for each camera.

System Salvos: A System Salvo is a group of cameras that

can be switched simultaneously to a contiguous group of

monitors. Sixty-four System Salvos can be programmed for

operator or automatic callup to any set of monitors. A

maximum of sixteen cameras may be included in each System

Salvo, with an optional preset scene and auxiliary action for

each camera.

Alarm Response: Cameras can be automatically switched to

specified monitors based on external alarm signals called

Alarm Contacts. A maximum of 1024 alarm contacts can be

programmed for automatic response. Camera inputs and

monitor outputs are individually armed for alarm response.

Camera Alarm Programming: Individual alarm contacts

can be programmed for callup of a specific camera or

camera salvo on receipt of alarm, including a dwell time,

preset camera scene, and auxiliary action for each camera.

Monitor Alarm Programming: Individual alarm contacts

can be armed for display (of the associated cameras) on

specified monitors on receipt of alarm. Different alarm

display and clearance modes may be programmed for each

monitor. Alarm contact association can be changed

dynamically by programmable timed Events.

(Refer to the Appendix, pages A-3 to A-7, for an overview of

Alarm Programming and the various menus and functions

provided in the 1996R CPU for setting alarm response.)

Timed Events: A maximum of 35 user-programmable time

slots, called Events, can be programmed. Each Event can be

programmed for automatic callup of System Tours and Alarm

Contact Tables on different days of the week, week after week.

System Tour callup: Each Event provides automatic

callup of any System Tour to any monitor at a specific time

of day and day of the week.

Alarm Contact Table callup: Each Event can call any of

five Alarm Contact Tables at a specified time of day, to

define a different association of alarm contacts to monitors.

1996R CPU DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM CPU

MEGA POWER II

W X Y Z

3 2 1 0

F E D C

B A 9 8

7 6 5 4

POWER

DATA

Figure 1 - 1996R CPU

System Status Display: The current camera-to-monitor

switching assignments can be displayed by operator request.

This display includes the current status of each monitor,

identification of System Tours operating, and the current video

loss status of each camera input (if the system is equipped with

an optional Video Loss Detection module).

Video Loss Detection: When equipped with the optional

Video Loss Detector module, the system can detect the

presence or loss of a video signal for each camera input.

The sync or video signal level at which a loss of video is

detected is user-selectable.

Input Identification: The 1996R provides on-screen

identification of all video inputs. On-screen identification

includes the current date and time, the camera input number,

input status, and a programmable 16-character camera title.

User-Assigned Camera Numbers: Camera numbers can

be reprogrammed to match individual installation needs.

Any camera input can be assigned a user-defined (Pseudo)

camera number, 1-9999.

Selectable Date/Time Display: The system's date format

can be programmed as MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, or

YY/MM/DD. Time is displayed in a 24-hour format.

Status Line: The on-screen Status Line shows current

information (alarms, dwell times, etc.) about the camera

being viewed. A list of the different Status Line displays is

provided in the Appendix, page A-8.

External Control Inputs: Ten data ports on the 1996R CPU

allow system control inputs via keyboards, computers, or other

RS-232 compatible devices. Each port can also be configured

for printer alarm outputs, and for upload/download of system

setup data. Each port can be expanded, using the 1981 Port

Expander, to provide a total of forty RS-232 connections.

System Control Outputs: Data Line output ports are

provided to transmit switching and control instructions to the

2050 system bays and to other 2050 system control units.

Camera Site Control: The 1996R Data Line ports provide

control information for camera site Receivers for control of

fixed or variable speed pan/tilts, motorized lens, auxiliaries,

and stored presets at suitably equipped sites. The 2091

Code Generator is used to convert this data to Control Code

or RS-232 code for American Dynamics Receivers.

Switcher Follower Action: When equipped with the

optional 2031 Switcher Follower units, the system can be

used to switch audio circuits, activate graphic display

boards, etc., for assistance in system control.

System Security: Several security measures are provided by

1996R programming to restrict user access to the system and

access to specific resources of the system.

Passcode Log On/Log Off : Passcode entry is provided to

allow only authorized personnel to operate the system.

Once passcode entry is enabled, the user must have a user

number and a 6-digit passcode to gain control of the system

through a keyboard. The passcode entry system allows a

maximum of 64 users with separate passcodes.

Partitioning: Programmable partitioning is provided for

restricting access to specific system resources.

Keyboard/Monitor Access: Prevents selected

keyboards from accessing selected monitors.

Monitor/Camera Access: Prevents selected monitors

from displaying video from selected cameras.

Keyboard/Camera View Access: Prevents selected

keyboards from calling up selected cameras for viewing.

Keyboard/Camera Control Access: Prevents selected

keyboards from controlling functions on selected

cameras (e.g., Pan/Tilt/Lens/Auxiliaries).

Monitor/Contact Arming Table: Provides selectable

tables for defining which alarm contacts are armed for

each monitor. Five Monitor/Contact Arming Tables can

be defined for Event Timer callup at any time of day.

Priority Access: Eight priority levels, assigned to

keyboards and users, permit capture of cameras by higher

priority users and lockout of lower priority users. Each

priority level is programmable for specific access

restrictions.

Menu-Driven Setup: On-screen menus are provided for

simplified system setup and programming. The 1996R menu

display can be directed to a separate monitor or connected back

to the system for display on any system monitor.

Memory Retention: User-programmed data is stored in

memory and is battery-backed for a minimum of five years.

The data stored includes date/time, input identification, system

tours, system salvos, event timers, port configurations, system

partitioning, and alarm programming information.

PC Applications Program: An optional PC-based setup

software package, 2050SW13, is available. 2050 system setup

data can be uploaded and downloaded from a separate

computer via this software. The 2050SW13 software package

provides entry and storage of all system setup information.

SYSTEM FEATURES

System Installation

1-1

This section of the manual describes the system installation, connection,

and powering up procedures for the 2050 MegaPower II 1996R CPU.

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1985A Standby Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

External Control Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Data Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Programming Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Control Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

POWERING UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Powering the 1996R CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

CPU Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Operating System Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

SYSTEM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

System Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Keyboard Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Non-menu Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Menu Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

INSTALLATION

This installation should be made by qualified service personnel

and should conform to all local codes. Safeguards must be

taken to avoid unintentional operation by employees and

personnel working about the premises, by falling objects, by

customers, by building vibration, and by similar causes.

Power Sources

The AD1996R CPU is configured for use with a 120 VAC, 60

Hz primary power source. The ADS1996RX is configured for

a 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz power source. The 120 VAC units are

supplied with a pendant 3-wire cord and plug for mating to the

primary source outlet. The 230 VAC units are supplied with a

Euro style IEC 320 type inlet. A suitable detachable cord

should be connected between the IEC 320 inlet and the power

source. The cord should conform to all national and local use

code requirements.

DO NOT PHYSICALLY CONNECT EQUIPMENT TO

THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL 'POWER UP'

PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED (page 1-5).

NOTE: THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE LOCATED

NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE READILY

ACCESSIBLE.

Mounting

The 1996R CPU is designed for installation into a standard 19-

inch EIA rack. The 1996R unit has a height of one rack unit

(1-3/4 inches, see Figure 1-1). 1996R units must be installed

with a minimum of one rack unit clearance between each unit

(1-3/4 inch). It is the responsibility of the installer to insure

proper airflow around the units to provide adequate ventilation.

1985A Standby Switch

Two 1996R CPU’s can be used with a Model 1985A Standby

Switch, where one 1996R is the primary controlling CPU and

the other is the backup CPU, operating in standby. All

keyboard and control interfaces are connected through the

1985A unit. Refer to the 1985A Installation Manual for

installation instructions. A typical connection of two 1996R

CPU’s with a 1985A is illustrated in the Appendix.

Note: An external computer (PC) can be connected to the

1996R CPU to up/download setup data. If a 1985A is used,

during up/download operations the PC must be connected

separately to each 1996R CPU, by-passing the 1985A.

External Control Interfaces

Ten RS-232 control ports are provided on the 1996R CPU (see

Connections, page 1-3). Each port can be configured for

control inputs from keyboards, external computers, or alarm

interface units, or for uploading or downloading data from an

external PC, or for printing alarm events. Several American

Dynamics keyboards are available for connection to the 1996R

CPU control ports. Executive model keyboards without

pan/tilt and lens controls are also available.

• 2078 - A full-function system operation and programming

keyboard with pushbutton lens control and vector solving

joystick for pan/tilt movement. It is available as a desktop or

rack mount unit.

• 1678CM - A full-function system operation and

programming keyboard with pushbutton lens control and

vector solving joystick for pan/tilt movement. It is available

as a desktop or rack mount unit.

• 1677 - An operator desktop or rack mounted model with

pushbutton lens and pan/tilt control.

• 1676B - An operator 5-monitor keyboard (desktop only)

with pushbutton lens control and joystick for pan/tilt

movement.

Each keyboard uses a separate RS-232 port connection. Model

1981 Port Expanders can be used to connect four keyboards to

each 1996R CPU RS-232 port, to provide a maximum of 40

keyboards for control of the 2050 system.

Model 2096 Alarm Interface Units and 2010DBVL Video Loss

Detection Buffer Modules can be connected to the control

ports to provide alarm or video loss event inputs to the 1996R

CPU. A control port can be configured to send output

messages to a serial RS-232 printer for all such events.

An external computer can be connected to a RS-232 port for

transmission of the ASCII-coded commands for 1996R system

control (see Appendix, page A-10), or for uploading or

downloading system setup information using the optional, PC-

based, 2050SW13 software.

1-2

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

SYSTEM CPU

MEGA POWER II

W X Y Z

3 2 1 0

F E D C

B A 9 8

7 6 5 4

POWER

DATA

19 inches

1.75

inches

Figure 1-1 - 1996R CPU Mounting Dimensions

CONNECTIONS

All connections to the 1996R CPU are made on the rear panel

of the unit, illustrated in Figure 1-2.

Data Line Connections

Two data line outputs on the rear panel of the 1996R CPU,

labeled DATA LINE 1 and 2, are provided to transmit

switching and control instructions to the 2050 system bays.

• DATA LINE 1 is used to control video switching for a

maximum of 1024 video inputs to video outputs 1 to 64.

• DATA LINE 2 is used to control video switching for a

maximum of 1024 video inputs to video outputs 65 to 128.

Data Lines are looped through the input and the output

switching bays of the 1900 Series MegaPower, or 2050 Series

MegaPower II Matrix Switching Bays. Refer to the

Installation Manual for the appropriate Switching Bays for

instructions and illustrations of interconnection of these units.

The Data Line 1 output also provides control information for

camera site Receivers to control pan/tilts, motorized lenses,

auxiliaries, and presets at the site. The 2091 Code Generator

can be used to convert this data to Control Code or RS-232

code for control of American Dynamics Receivers. Data Lines

are looped through the 2091 units in a similar manner as the

2050 switching bays.

Use 75-ohm video cable with BNC connectors for all data line

connections. The last bay or unit in both chains must be

terminated in 75 ohms at the Data Line Out connector (use a

75-ohm terminator).

See the Appendix for typical connections from the 1996R CPU

to the 2050 Switching Bay and 2091 Code Generator.

Programming Monitor Connection

All the features of the 2050 system are programmable through

on-screen menus generated by the 1996R CPU. The menus are

displayed via a separate video output BNC, labeled PROG

MON, located on the rear of the 1996R CPU. This video

output may be connected to a separate monitor or connected

back into the video switching system for display on any system

monitor.

Use 75-ohm video cable with BNC connectors. The PROG

MON video output line must be terminated in 75 ohms.

Control Port Connections

Ten 8-pin, modular RJ45 control ports, labeled PORTS 1

through 10, are provided on the rear panel of the 1996R for all

RS-232 control communications. See RS-232 Connections,

page 1-4, for connections to these 1996R control ports.

Each of the ten control ports may be programmed for a specific

use (such as keyboard, alarm, video loss, printer, or terminal)

via the Ports Menu, page 4-20.

• The 1996R CPU receives control and alarm inputs from

keyboards, external computers, alarm interface units, or

video loss detection modules via the control ports.

• The 1996R CPU can transmit ASCII-coded, printable

messages to a serial, RS-232 printer via one control port.

• System setup data can be uploaded and/or downloaded via

an RS-232 control port using the optional PC-based

software package, 2050SW13.

Each port is configured to receive ASCII commands via RS-

232 protocol and is programmable for baud rate, number of

data bits, number of stop bits, and parity. As shipped, all

1996R control ports are configured for Keyboard operation at

1200 baud rate, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.

Each port may be interfaced to four control sources using 1981

Port Expanders.

1-3

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

120V

60Hz

PORTS

12345678910

DATA LINE

PROG MON

DO NOT CONNECT TO TELEPHONE CIRCUITS

Figure 1-2 - 1996R Rear Panel

NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT PORTS 1-10 TO

TELEPHONE CIRCUITS.

RS-232C Connections

One 8-pin Terminal Box (part number HP0047, see Figure 1-3)

and one 7-foot modular cable (part number JJ0007) is supplied

for each 1996R CPU control port for RS-232 connections.

A compatible RS-232 device (such as the 2096 Alarm

Interface Unit or 1985A Standby Switch) can be connected

directly to a 1996R CPU control port using the supplied

modular cable (JJ0007) if the connection distance between the

1996R and the device is less than seven feet.

Note: American Dynamics keyboards cannot be connected

directly to a control port using the JJ0007 cable. AD

keyboards are supplied with a separate power supply and

a Terminal Box for RS-232 connections.

If the connection distance exceeds seven feet, or if the

connection is to a keyboard, the RS-232 device is connected to

a 1996R control port using the supplied 8-pin Terminal Box

(HP0047, Figure 1-3). The Terminal Box is connected to a

1996R CPU control port with the supplied JJ0007 cable.

The pin definitions for the HP0047 Terminal Box are provided

in the following table.

Terminal Box RS-232

Box Box Wire Signal

Signal Pin # Color Code

No Connection 1 Blue NC

Shield 2 Orange NC

No Connection 3 Black NC

Receive Data 4 Red RCD

Transmit Data 5 Green XMIT

No Connection 6 Yellow NC

Ground 7 Brown GND

No Connection 8 Gray NC

The maximum cable length between the 1996R Terminal Box

and any external device is 1000 ft. (330 m) using 18-AWG,

shielded cable (Belden 8770 or equivalent). Where the

connection distance between the 1996R CPU and the RS-232

device is over 1000 feet, RS-232 connections require a link

using either asynchronous line drivers over dedicated cables,

short-haul modems over dedicated phone lines, or dial-up

modems over conventional telephone lines.

Terminal Box Wiring:

For proper RS-232 communication, both the pin definitions

and the DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) or DCE (Data

Control Equipment) configuration of each connected RS-232

device must be observed. All American Dynamics equipment,

including the 1996R CPU, are configured as DTE devices.

For DTE-to-DTE communications between an RS-232 device

and a 1996R CPU control port Terminal Box:

• Connect the Transmit (XMIT) pin of the RS-232 device to

the Receive (RCD) pin of the 1996R port Terminal Box.

• Connect the Receive (RCD) pin of the RS-232 device to

the Transmit (XMIT) pin of the 1996R port Terminal Box.

• Connect the Ground (GND) of the RS-232 device to the

Ground (GND) pin of the 1996R port Terminal Box.

RS-232 cable shield connections are made at the connectors or

Terminal Boxes attached to the 1996R controller only.

Consult the installation manual of the RS-232 device for its pin

and signal definitions.

Refer to the Appendix for illustrations of typical RS-232

connections between the 1996R CPU and American Dynamics

keyboards and other RS-232 devices.

1-4

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

PIN 4

PIN 5

PIN 6

PIN 7

PIN 8

PIN 3

PIN 2

PIN 1

Figure 1-3 - 8-Pin Modular Terminal Box HP0047

POWERING UP

Power up the 2050 system after the following has been

completed:

• The 1996R CPU has been installed.

• The 2050 Matrix Switching Bays have been installed (refer

to 2050 Switching Bays Installation Manual, OP2050).

• The Data Lines from the 1996R CPU are properly

connected (to Switching Bays, Code Generators, etc.).

• The RS-232 control lines from the 1996R CPU are properly

connected (to Alarm Interface Units, Keyboards, etc.).

• At least one camera has been connected for video input.

• At least one monitor has been connected for viewing video

output.

• All video and data lines have been properly terminated.

• At least one keyboard, or external computer, has been

connected to the 1996R CPU for system control.

Apply power to the equipment one bay at a time, ending with

the 1996R CPU. Refer to the installation manuals for each unit

for any requirements or restrictions on powering up that unit.

Powering the 1996R CPU

Connect the 1996R CPU line cord to the required power source

(see Power Sources, page 1-2). There is no power switch on

the 1996R, power is applied to the CPU when the line cord is

connected to the power source.

Five groups of green LEDs on the 1996R front panel (see

Figure 1-4, below) indicate CPU operating status.

• The POWER LEDs (the left-most group of four LEDs)

display power status (WXYZ = +5, -5, +9, and -9 VDC

respectively). All of these LEDs should illuminate when the

system is operating properly.

• The first group of DATA LEDs to the right of the POWER

display indicate CPU operating status. These four LEDs

(“F”, “E”, “D”, “C”) display a count of zero through nine, in

binary, at a rate of one count per second. Proper counting

indicates proper operation of the CPU.

• The three groups of DATA LEDs on the right (“B” through

“0”) display CPU error codes. If any of these LEDs are

steadily illuminated, the system must be serviced.

CPU Reset

Problems indicated by LEDs not operating as described above

may be resolved by performing a CPU Reset. CPU Reset is a

non-volatile system reset which affects the system hardware

only - no programming setups are lost.

To reset the CPU, press the RESET button on the front panel

and hold for a minimum of three seconds. The RESET button

is recessed inside the front panel hole to the left of the POWER

LEDs (see Figure 1-4).

If the CPU still does not properly operate, contact American

Dynamics for further assistance (see notice on below).

Operating System Verification

When calling American Dynamics for assistance, the revision

level of the 1996R CPU software may require verification. To

verify the 1996R operating system software, enter “70” on the

keyboard, then press the “F2” button.

NOTE: The keyboard keyswitch must be in the Program

(PROG) position for this function.

In response, a five-digit code, “UF3M

n”, is shown in the

Status Line of the on-screen display (Figure 2-1, page 2-3).

The last digit of this display code is a number which identifies

the revision level of the 1996R CPU Operating System.

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Figure 1-4 - 1996R Front Panel LEDs

RESET Button

POWER LEDs

CPU Operating Status LEDs

System Error Codes LEDs

SYSTEM CPU

POWER

DATA

W X Y Z

3 2 1 0

F E D C

B A 9 8

7 6 5 4

MEGA POWER II

SYSTEM OPERATION

The 1996R Central Processing Module controls the 2050

MegaPower II Matrix Switching System bays and provides the

programming menus for 2050 system setup. Several levels of

2050 system operating capabilities are provided through the

keyboards connected to the 1996R CPU.

System Keyboards

All 2050 system setup and control functions are accessible

through AD keyboards. For security purposes, certain

keyboards have restricted setup capabilities. Refer to the

appropriate keyboard installation manual and to the Appendix,

page A-9, American Dynamics Keyboards.

Several keyboards are available for use with the 1996R.

• 2078 - A full-function system operation and programming

keyboard with pushbutton lens control and vector solving

joystick for pan/tilt movement.

• 1678CM - A full-function system operation and

programming keyboard with pushbutton lens control and

vector solving joystick for pan/tilt movement.

• 1677 - An operator keyboard with pushbutton lens and

pan/tilt control.

• 1676B - An operator 5-monitor keyboard with pushbutton

lens control and joystick for pan/tilt movement.

As a security feature, 2078 and 1678CM keyboards have a

keyswitch for disabling all system setup functions. When the

keyboard security key is in the vertical position (or has been

removed when in this position), no system setup functions are

accessible from that keyboard. The video switching and

control functions are still enabled in this position.

Ten modular ports are provided on the rear of the 1996R

module (see Connections, page 1-3). These ports are for

system control inputs from keyboards, external computers, or

alarm interface units. Each keyboard uses one RS-232 port for

connection to the 1996R. Four keyboards may be connected to

a single port using a 1981 Port Expander.

An external computer can be connected to an RS-232 port for

system control inputs. Video switching and control functions

are provided, but setup programming capabilities are not

accessible from a computer control interface. Refer to the

Appendix, page A-10, for description of the Computer Control

capabilities.

Keyboard Control (Section 2)

Standard 2050 system operating capabilities are provided from

any American Dynamics keyboard. These system operations

are “monitor oriented” in that a keyboard controls only those

functions associated with the monitor and camera under

control of the keyboard. Keyboard control functions are:

• Video Selection - Monitor and Camera

• Controlling Site Camera (P/T/L)

• Activating Presets and Auxiliaries

• Running Tours

• Calling Salvos

• Acknowledging Alarms

Non-Menu Programming (Section 3)

Non-menu programming is provided for many 2050 system

setup functions. As a security feature, the 1678CM and 2078

keyboards have a keyswitch for disabling these non-menu

system setup functions. Non-menu setup functions are:

• System Reset

• Programming Preset Scenes

• On-screen Display Arrangement

• Setting Date and Time

• Setting Camera Video Loss Detection

• Monitor Tour Programming

• Alarm Programming

Menu Programming (Section 4)

Menu-driven programming is provided for most 2050 system

setup functions. Setup security is provided by a keyswitch on

the 1678CM and 2078 keyboards which controls access to the

programming menus. Menu setup programming functions are:

• Setting Time and Date

• Programming System Tours and Salvos

• Programming Event Timers

• Programming Alarm Contact Tables

• Establishing Status and Arming of Monitors

• Assigning Pseudo Camera Numbers

• Assigning Camera Titles

• Establishing RS-232 Ports usage

• Establishing Keyboard, Monitor, and Camera Access

• Establishing User and Keyboard Priorities

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IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEMS

OPERATING THIS UNIT, OR NEED ASSISTANCE,

CALL OUR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER:

within the United States: 1-800-442-2225

outside the United States: (914) 624-7640

Keyboard Control

2-1

This section of the manual describes the standard 2050 system operating

capabilities that are provided from any American Dynamics keyboard.

These system operations are “monitor oriented” in that a keyboard

controls only those functions associated with the monitor and camera

under control of the keyboard.

Keyboard Passcode Entry............................................................ 2-2

Passcode Logon..................................................................... 2-2

Passcode Logoff .................................................................... 2-2