Bosch LTC 8610-01 Specsheet

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LTC 8600 Series Allegiant Matrix/Control
Systems - Modular

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u 128 Camera by 16 monitor switching

u Modular construction

The LTC 8600 Series Allegiant video switcher/control
systems combine both switching and computer
technology to provide powerful performance and
unique system features for the security user. Offering
full matrix switching capability, these systems can be
programmed to display the video from any camera on
any monitor, either manually or via independent
automatic switching sequences.

Functions

General Construction

The LTC 8600 Series provide versatile modular
construction accommodating up to 128 camera inputs,
16 monitor outputs, 16 keyboards, 512 alarm points, a
computer interface port, and a logging printer port.

Sequencing Capabilities

These systems can be programmed with up to 60
sequences which can be run independently of each
other in either a forward or reverse direction. Any of
the sequences can utilize the SalvoSwitching
capability where any number of system monitors may
be selected to switch as a group. Using the optional
LTC 8059/00 master control software package,

u Powerful alarm handling capabilities

u SalvoSwitching and SatelliteSwitch capability

u PC-based software package available

sequences can be made to activate and deactivate
automatically based upon the time of day and the day
of week.

Camera Control

The LTC 8600 Series support variable speed operation
and full programming access for AutoDome and
AutoDome Easy II Series cameras. In addition, on-site
receiver/drivers are available to provide operator
control of pan, tilt, zoom, pre-positions, auxiliaries,
auto-pan, and random scan functions when used with
conventional pan/tilt devices. An integral local test
function is also a standard feature.
The LTC 8600 Series include an impressive user-based
priority system and a series of programmable lockout
tables to limit operator access of remotely controlled
devices. Operators can restrict control from lower
priority operators either manually or automatically.
When enabled to operate automatically, a built-in time­out period is user programmable.

Bilinx® Capability

When combined with an LTC 8016 Allegiant Bilinx Data
Interface unit, these switcher/controllers support
operations using Bilinx communication. With Bilinx,
PTZ control is accomplished using a bidirectional

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communication protocol embedded in the video signal
of Bosch Dinion, AutoDome, and AutoDome Easy II
CCTV cameras. In addition, Bilinx uses the standard
video cable to transmit alarm and status messages
from the cameras, providing superior performance
without the need for separate data transmission
cables.

Alarm Capabilities

With the addition of the LTC 8540/00 Series alarm
interface accessory units, an external contact closure
or logic level can be used to automatically activate any
camera to be displayed. Any monitor or group of
monitors can be set to display cameras under alarm
conditions. The base system contains three built in
alarm response modes: basic, auto-build, and
sequence and display. In addition to these three
modes, the PC based software packages now includes
the ability to combine any or all of the three standard
modes within the same system. Alarm video may be
selected to reset either manually or automatically. In
addition, a 16-character alarm title can be selected to
appear instead of the camera title during alarm
conditions.

Programming/Software Capabilities

The LTC 8600 Series includes a black outlined 48­character on-screen display for time-date, camera
number, camera ID (16-characters), an icon to identify
controllable cameras, and monitor (12-characters) or
status information. A user selectable option provides
the ability to display a third line of on-screen text. This
third line can be configured to display up to 24
additional camera title characters (40 characters total)
or a 12-character monitor title.
The on-screen display is also user selectable to
operate in "6-digit Camera ID" mode. When enabled, 2­digit "site numbers" are displayed in addition to the 4­digit camera number. The 2-digit site number feature
is especially useful when groups of cameras are
located in separate buildings, floors, or other common
areas. Over 1000 characters are available when
programming camera ID and monitor titles.
Utilizing a standard Windows®-based PC and the
optional LTC 8059/00 Master Control Software
package, enhanced programming and switching
features can be obtained. A user-friendly spreadsheet
format provides the ability to enter camera titles,
operator names, 64 timed events, change system
parameters, program camera sequences, install
lockouts, and access the advanced alarm handling
screens with speed and efficiency. The programmed
information may then be transferred into the Allegiant
system, stored on disk, or printed out directly from a
printer connected to the PC.
The LTC 8600 Series contain a logging printer output
port. This RS-232 serial interface can be connected to
the serial port of a PC to provide a permanent record
of system status showing time and date of changes
such as: incoming alarms, acknowledgment of alarms,

loading of sequences, user log-on to keyboard,
transfer of system tables and sequences, video loss
messages, and a power up reset message. In addition,
lists of the system's configuration tables and
sequences can be sent to the printer port. The
LTC 8600 system provides powerful macro
capabilities. The macros can be activated using
Allegiant Series system keyboards, system time event
functions, and alarm activations.

Expansion Capabilities

The LTC 8600 Series can serve as the Master Switcher
in a SatelliteSwitch® configuration. This innovative
SatelliteSwitch feature enables a single LTC 8600
Series system to communicate with remotely located
"Satellite" systems. Any Allegiant system model can
serve as a master or remote Satellite switcher. This
powerful feature permits the design of a distributed
matrix video switching system with control at one
central location and individual control at the local
sites. The main control site can view/control local
cameras plus cameras located at any of the remotely
distributed Satellite sites. The Satellite sites can view/
control only cameras associated with their own site.
When used in this type of configuration, the main
LTC 8600 Series system can access up to 1024
cameras located anywhere in the system. By
combining multiple Satellite systems of this type,
matrix sizes of 1024 cameras by 16 monitors can be
designed in an extremely reliable, "Distributed
Processing" configuration.

Certifications and approvals

Electromagneti
c Compatibility
(EMC)

Product Safety Complies with CE regulations, UL, CSA, EN, and IEC

Region Certification

Europe CE LTC 8601, LTC 8801, LTC 8802)

Complies with FCC Part 15, ICES-003, and CE
regulations. This product also complies with EN
50121-4 railway application standards. Refer to
www.boschsecurity.com website for link to
applicable documents.

Standards