Bosch VG4-200 User Manual
AutoDome Modular Camera System
VG4-200 | VG4-300 | VG4-500i
en User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started 3
1.1 Powering On 3
1.2 Establishing AutoDome Control 3
1.2.1 Basic Keyboard Operation 3
1.2.2 Keyboard Commands 4
1.3 Setting the Camera Address 4
1.3.1 FastAddress 4
1.4 Setting Passwords 5
1.4.1 Special Passwords 5
2 On-Screen Display Menu Navigation 7
2.1 Setup Menu 7
2.2 Camera Setup Menu 8
2.3 Lens Setup 11
2.4 PTZ Setup Menu 12
2.5 Display Setup Menu 14
2.6 Communication Setup Menu 15
2.7 Alarm I/O Setup 17
2.8 Rule Setup Menu 20
2.9 Language Menu 22
2.10 Advanced Feature Setup Menu (available with Series 500i only) 22
2.11 Diagnostics Menu 23
3 Common AutoDome User Commands (unlocked) 27
3.1 Setting AutoPan Mode 27
3.2 Setting Preset Shots 27
3.3 Configuring Preposition Tours 27
3.4 Programming the Inactivity Operation 28
3.5 Recorded Tours (300 and 500i Series only) 28
4 Alternative Control Protocols 29
4.1 Pelco Protocol Mode 29
4.1.1 Hardware Configuration 29
4.1.2 Address Guidelines 30
4.1.3 Pelco Keyboard Commands 30
4.1.4 Special Preset Commands 31
5 Pelco On-Screen Menus 33
5.1 Setup Menu 33
5.1.1 Command Lock (locked) 34
5.1.2 Bosch Menu (locked) 34
5.1.3 PTZ Setup (unlocked) 35
5.1.4 Other Menus 36
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6 Keyboard Commands by Number 37
7 Advanced Features 41
7.1 Alarm Rules (300 and 500i Series Only) 41
7.2 AutoTrack Operation (500i Series Only) 45
7.2.1 AutoTrack Settings and Recommendations 45
7.2.2 AutoTrack Optimization 46
7.3 Virtual Masking (500i Series Only) 47
7.4 Privacy Masking (300 and 500i Series Only) 47
7.5 Motion Detection with Region of Interest (500i Series Only) (Preset positions 90 through 99) 48
7.6 Image Stabilization (500i Series Only) 48
7.7 Pre-position Tour 48
8 Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome 49
8.1 Overview of Features 49
8.2 System Requirements 50
8.3 Connecting the IP AutoDome to the PC 50
8.4 Configuring the IP AutoDome Camera 51
8.5 Installing the Required Software 52
8.5.1 Changing the Network Settings 55
8.6 Main Screen 57
8.7 Viewing Live Images and Controlling the AutoDome PTZ 58
8.7.1 Establishing a Connection 58
8.7.2 Configuring Data Streams 58
8.7.3 Controlling Camera Operations 59
8.7.4 Entering a Keyboard Control Command 60
8.8 Alarm Connections 62
8.8.1 Sending an Alarm E-mail 63
8.9 Partitioning 64
8.9.1 Viewing the Partition Status 68
8.9.2 Editing a Partition 70
8.9.3 Deleting Recordings 71
8.9.4 Deleting all Partitions 71
8.10 Recording Scheduler 71
8.10.1 Holidays 72
8.10.2 Deleting Holidays 72
8.10.3 Time Periods 72
8.10.4 Activating the Recording 73
8.10.5 Recording Status 73
8.11 Recording Profiles 73
8.12 Alarm Rules 74
8.12.1 Creating Alarm Rules 75
8.12.2 Alarm Rule Examples 76
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9 VG4 Audio Connections 81
9.1 Audio Line Input Specifications 81
9.1.1 Wire Specifications 81
9.1.2 Connections 81
9.1.3 Activating Audio Reception 81
9.1.4 Enabling Audio Transmission 82
9.1.5 Configuring Gain (optional) 83
10 Troubleshooting Guide 85
10.1 VG4 AutoDome Operation and Control 85
10.2 VG4 IP AutoDome Video and Control 88
10.3 VG4 IP AutoDome Audio 89
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1 Getting Started
Install and wire the AutoDome according to the Bosch AutoDome Modular Camera System
Installation Manual. A typical system includes a keyboard, matrix switcher, monitor, and
appropriate wiring connections. Please refer to the individual product manuals for complete
installation and setup instructions for each of the system components.
1.1 Powering On
When you turn the AutoDome power on there is a ten (10) second pause before the dome
starts its homing phase. During the homing phase the camera pans left and right and tilts up
and down. It also adjusts the lens focus. The entire homing phase lasts approximately 40
seconds and ends with a splash screen.
1.2 Establishing AutoDome Control
The most common ways to interface with the AutoDome are:
– Using a keyboard and on-screen display (OSD) menus. This method is the most common
and is covered in this manual.
– Using the AutoDome Configuration Tool software running on a PC with Bilinx or the RS-
232/485 communication protocol. Refer to the CTFID User Guide for instructions.
– Using a PC-based graphical user interface (GUI) such as the Bosch DiBos 8 software.
Refer to the DiBos 8 User Guide for instructions.
– Using the Bosch IP Web interface included with the IP Communications Module.
1.2.1 Basic Keyboard Operation
The following tables summarize the basic operations for a standard keyboard and the
functions available to control an AutoDome camera.
Typical
Keyboard
Features
Function Keys Selects a specific control setting.
Number Keys Inputs a number from 0 to 9.
Camera Key Selects a camera number.
Enter Key Inputs a selection.
Focus Key Sets the lens focus or makes a menu selection in OSD mode.
Iris Key Sets the lens iris setting or makes a menu selection in OSD mode.
Key LEDs Indicates an active key.
LCD Displays the current status.
Joystick Controls a pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) AutoDome camera.
Tab le 1. 1 Typical Keyboard Functions
Dome Operation How to control
To Pan Side to Side Move the joystick left or right.
To Tilt Up and Down Move the joystick forward and back.
To Zoom In Twist the joystick clockwise.
To Zoom Out Twist the joystick counterclockwise.
Tab le 1. 2 Typical Keyboard Controls for an AutoDome Camera
Usage
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1.2.2 Keyboard Commands
Keyboard control commands are composed of a sequence of three (3) inputs with the
following convention: 1) a Function key + 2) a Command number key(s) + 3) the Enter key.
– Depending on the type of keyboard, the control function keys are labeled:
ON or AUX ON
OFF or AUX OFF
SET or SET SHOT
SHOT or SHOW SHOT
NOTICE! The convention used for control key commands in this manual is ON, OFF, SET, and
SHOT. Refer to your keyboard manual for the key naming conventions.
– Command numbers range from 1 to 999. See Chapter 6: Keyboard Commands by Number
for a complete list of keyboard commands.
–The Enter key can also be labeled with the 8 symbol.
For example, the keyboard command to make the AutoDome pan 360º continuously is:
ON-1-ENTER(press the ON key, then press the number 1 key, and then press ENTER.)
1.3 Setting the Camera Address
Once the AutoDome power is turned on and homing is complete, you must set the camera
address. You may also want to assign a password and customize some of the AutoDome
default settings.
NOTICE! You do not need to set a camera address if using Bilinx or Ethernet communication.
See the AutoDome Installation Manual to configure an AutoDome for Bilinx or Ethernet
operation.
1.3.1 FastAddress
FastAddress is an AutoDome feature that allows you to set or change a camera address using
the keyboard and on-screen menus.
There are three (3) FastAddress commands:
– ON-999-ENTER: Displays and programs all cameras without an address in the system.
NOTICE! If a keyboard is set to a camera number that already has an address, that camera
also responds to this command.
– ON-998-ENTER: Displays and programs all cameras with or without an address in the
system.
– ON-997-ENTER: Displays the current address status of all cameras in the system
simultaneously.
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To set an address for a camera without an address:
1. Select the camera number you want to FastAddress. The system displays the camera
number on the keyboard and the image on the corresponding monitor.
2. Press #-ENTER (where # is the camera number without an address).
3. Press ON-999-ENTER to invoke an on-screen display of cameras on the system without
an address.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. You receive an on-screen confirmation when the
FastAddress is complete.
To change or clear an address for a camera with an address:
1. Select the camera number you want to FastAddress. The system displays the camera
number on the keyboard and the image on the corresponding monitor.
2. Press #-ENTER (where # is the camera number with an address).
3. Press ON-998-ENTER to invoke an on-screen display of all cameras on the system, with or
without an address.
4. Follow the on screen instructions. You receive an on-screen confirmation when the
FastAddress is complete.
NOTICE! FastAddress is stored in nonvolatile memory and does not change if the power is
turned off or if the default settings are restored.
1.4 Setting Passwords
Passwords are used to control access to locked command menus. Unlocked commands are
available to all users. Passwords are four (4) digits in length.
1.4.1 Special Passwords
Password Security Level
0000
(default)
9999 Disables all security and allows all users to access locked commands.
To set or change a password (locked command):
1. Press OFF-90-ENTER to turn off the command lock.
2. Press SET-802-ENTER to access the password menu.
3. Tilt the joystick up or down to choose a number. Tilt the joystick right to move to the next
number position.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions and save the password. You receive an on-screen
confirmation.
Enables security and requires a user to enter the unlock command
OFF-90-ENTER before invoking a locked command.
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2 On-Screen Display Menu Navigation
The AutoDome is programmed through the on-screen display (OSD) menus. To access the
OSD menus, you must open the main Setup Menu.
Menu items marked with an asterisk (*) are default settings, unless otherwise noted.
NOTICE! After a period of 4.5 minutes of inactivity, a menu times-out and exits without
warning. Some unsaved settings in the current menu can be lost.
2.1 Setup Menu
The main Setup Menu provides access to all programmable AutoDome settings. It is a locked
menu that requires the user to turn off the command lock.
To open the main Setup Menu (locked command):
1. Press OFF-90-ENTER to turn off the command lock.
2. Press ON-46-ENTER to access the Main Menu.
3. Use the joystick to highlight a menu item.
4. Press Focus/Iris to open a menu.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTICE! The AutoDome displays only those menus applicable to the AutoDome Series
configuration. Use the joystick to navigate through the menu and the Focus/Iris keys to make
a selection.
Setup Menu
Exit...
Camera Setup
Lens Setup
PTZ Setup
Display Setup
Communication Setup
Alarm Setup
Language
Advanced
Diagnostics
Focus / Iris: Select
Setup Menu Choices:
Menu Description
Exit Exits the menu.
Camera Setup Accesses adjustable camera settings such as: white balance, gain,
sharpness, sync, line lock, backlight, shutter, and night mode.
Lens Setup Accesses adjustable lens settings such as: focus, iris, zoom speed, and
digital zoom.
PTZ Setup Accesses adjustable pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) settings such as: Autopan, tours,
PTZ speed, inactivity period, AutoPivot, and tilt limits.
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Menu Description
Display Setup Accesses adjustable display settings such as: OSD, sector blanking, and
privacy masking.
Communication
Setup
Alarm Setup Accesses the alarm settings such as: inputs, outputs, and rules (not
Language Displays the language.
Advanced Accesses the advanced features menu including Stabilization, AutoTrack
Diagnostics Displays the status of diagnostic events.
NOTICE! To select the Exit Menu item from anywhere in the current menu, use the Zoom
command.
Accesses communication settings such as: AutoBaud and Bilinx.
available with 200 Series models).
Sensitivity, Camera Height, and Virtual Masking (only available on 500i
Series models).
2.2 Camera Setup Menu
The Camera Setup Menu provides access to camera settings that can be changed or
customized. Menu items marked with an asterisk (*) are the default settings.
Camera Setup
Exit...
* White Bal: EXT ATW
* Gain Control: AUTO
* Max. Gain Level: 6 (4**)
* Sharpness 12
* Synch Mode: Internal
* Line Lock Delay: 0
* Backlight Comp: OFF
*WDR OFF
* Shutter Mode: Auto SensUP
* Shutter: 1/60
* Auto SensUP Max: 15x
*Night Mode: AUTO
* Night Mode Color: OFF
* Night Mode Threshold: 55
*Pre-Comp 1
Restore Defaults...
* = Factory Setting
** = WDR camera only
Focus / Iris: Select
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Camera Setup Menu Choices:
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Exits the menu.
White Balance Maintains proper color
reproduction as the
color temperature of a
scene changes. For
example, from daylight
to fluorescent lighting.
Extended ATW: Adjusts camera
color using extended range.
ATW: Adjusts camera color
constantly.
Indoor W.B.: Optimizes camera
color for typical indoor conditions.
Extended
ATW
Outdoor W.B.: Optimizes camera
color for typical outdoor
conditions.
AWB Hold: Sets the camera's
color settings for the current
scene.
Gain Control Electronically brightens
Auto or OFF AUTO
darker scenes which may
cause graininess in low
light scenes.
Max. Gain Level Adjusts the maximum
gain level that the gain
control adjusts to when
Sliding scale: – (1 to 6) +
(1=8db, 2=12db, 3=16db, 4=20db,
5=24db, 6=28db)
6
(4 for 36X
camera)
set to AUTO.
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness
Sliding scale: – (1 to 16) + 12
level of the picture.
Synch Mode Sets the type of
synchronization mode
for the camera.
INTERNAL: Synchronizes camera
to an internal crystal. This choice
is recommended if there is noise
INTERNAL
on the power line.
LINE LOCK: Synchronizes camera
to AC power. This choice
eliminates picture roll in multicamera systems.
Line Lock Delay Optimizes the LINE
Sliding scale: – (0º to 359º) + 0º
LOCK mode to eliminate
picture roll in multiphase
power applications.
Backlight Comp Improves image quality
ON or OFF OFF
when the background
illumination level is high.
WDR Turns the wide dynamic
ON or OFF OFF
range feature on or off.
Shutter Mode: Turns Auto SensUP on or
off.
Auto SensUP or OFF Auto
SensUP
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Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Shutter Adjusts the electronic
shutter speed (AES).
Sliding scale:
– (60 at extreme left to 1/10000) +
1/60 sec.
(NTSC) or
1/50 sec.
(PAL)
Auto SensUP
Max.
Sets the limit for
sensitivity when the
15x, 7.5x, 4x, or 2x 15x
shutter speed is set to
Auto SensUP.
Night Mode
(Day/Night
models only)
Night Mode
Color
(Day/Night
models only)
Night Mode
Threshold
(Day/Night
models only)
Selects night mode (B/
W) to enhance lighting in
low light scenes.
Determines if color
processing remains in
effect while in night
mode.
Adjusts the level of light
at which the camera
automatically switches
out of night mode (B/W)
ON, OFF, or AUTO AUTO
ON or OFF OFF
Sliding scale: –(10 to 55)+
55
(in increments of 5)
10 is earlier, 55 is later
operation.
Pre-Comp
(not applicable
with IP
Amplifies the video gain
to compensate for long
distance cable runs.
Sliding scale: –(1 to 10)+ 1
AutoDome
models)
Restore
Defaults
Restores all default
settings for this menu
only.
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2.3 Lens Setup
The Lens Setup Menu provides access to lens settings that can be changed or customized.
Menu items marked with an asterisk (*) are the default settings.
Lens Setup
Exit...
*Auto Focus: SPOT
*Auto Iris: CONSTANT
* Auto Iris Level: 8
* Focus Speed: 2
* Iris Speed: 5
* Max Zoom Speed: FAST
* Digital Zoom: ON
Restore Defaults
* = Factory Setting
Focus / Iris: Select
Lens Setup Menu Choices:
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the
menu.
Auto Focus Automatically
focuses on the
subject in the center
of the screen.
Auto Iris Automatically adjusts
to varying light
conditions.
Auto Iris
Level
Focus
Speed
Iris Speed Adjusts the manual
Max. Zoom
Speed
Reduces the
camera's iris level for
proper exposure.
Adjusts the manual
focus speed.
iris speed.
Adjusts the manual
zoom speed.
CONSTANT: Auto Focus is always active,
even while the camera is moving.
MANUAL: Auto Focus is inactive; manual
focus must be used.
SPOT: The camera activates Auto Focus
after the camera stops movement. Once
focused, Auto Focus is inactive until the
camera moves again.
MANUAL: Iris must be adjusted manually.
CONSTANT: Auto Iris is constantly active.
Sliding scale: – (1 to 15) + 8
Sliding scale: – (1 to 8) + 2
Sliding scale: – (1 to 10) + 5
SLOW, MEDIUM, or FAST FAST
SPOT
CONSTANT
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Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Digital
Zoom (not
available
with 200
Series
models)
Restore
Defaults
Enables digital zoom. OFF or ON ON
Restores all default
settings for this
menu.
2.4 PTZ Setup Menu
The PTZ Menu provides access to pan/tilt/zoom settings that can be changed or customized.
Menu items marked with an asterisk (*) are the default settings.
PTZ Setup
Exit...
*Autopan: 30 deg/sec
* Tour 1 Period: 5 sec
* Tour 2 Period: 5 sec
* PTZ Fixed Speed: 4
* Inactivity: OFF
* Inact. Period 2 min
* AutoPivot: ON
* AutoDome Orientation NORMAL
* Freeze Frame on Preposition ON
Tilt Up Limit...
Restore Defaults
* = Factory Setting
Focus / Iris: Select
PTZ Menu Choices:
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Exits the menu.
AutoPan Adjusts speed of camera
during AutoPan and
AutoScan.
Tour 1 Period Changes dwell time
between presets during
the tour.
Tour 2 Period
(not available
with 200 Series
models)
Changes dwell time
between presets during
the tour.
Sliding scale:
– (1º/sec. to 60º/sec.) +
Sliding scale: – (3 sec. to 10 min.) +5 sec.
Sliding scale: – (3 sec. to 10 min.) +5 sec.
30º/sec.
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Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
PTZ Fixed
Speed
Sets pan and tilt speed
when controlled by a
Sliding scale: – (1 to 15) + 4
fixed speed controller.
Inactivity Selects the mode that an
AutoDome reverts to after
the period of inactivity set
in the inactivity period.
Scene 1: Returns to Preset 1.
Prev Aux: Returns to previous
activity, such as Aux commands 1,
2, 7, 8, 50, or 52.
OFF
OFF: Remains on the current scene
indefinitely.
Inactivity
Period
Sets the time period of
inactivity before the
Sliding scale: – (3 sec. to 10 min.) +2 min.
above action occurs.
AutoPivot Automatically rotates the
OFF or ON ON
camera 180º when
following a subject
traveling directly beneath
the camera.
AutoDomeOrie
ntation (not
Automatically rotates the
video 180º.
INVERTED or NORMAL NORMAL
available with
18x color
camera)
Freeze Frame
On Preposition
(not available
Holds a preposition video
frame while moving to
another preposition.
OFF or ON ON
with 18x color
camera)
Tilt Up Limit... Sets the upper tilt limit of
Use joystick to move to a scene.
the camera.
Restore
Defaults
Restores the default
setting for this menu only.
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2.5 Display Setup Menu
Provides access to display settings that can be changed or customized. Menu items with an *
are the default settings.
Display Setup
Exit...
* Title OSD: MOMENTARY
*Camera OSD: ON
Display Adjust:
Sector Blanking...
Privacy Masking...
Restore Defaults
* = Factory Setting
Focus / Iris: Select
Display Setup Menu Choices:
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the menu.
Title OSD Controls how the OSD
displays sector or shot
titles.
Camera
OSD
Display
Adjust
Sector
Blanking
(not
available
with 200
Series
models)
Controls how the OSD
displays camera response
information, such as
Digital Zoom, Iris open/
close, and Focus near/far.
Adjusts the text
brightness and vertical
position of the on-screen
title.
Allows video blanking of
selected sectors.
Available sectors are 1
through 16. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
OFF: Titles are hidden.
ON: Titles are displayed continuously.
MOMENTARY: Titles are displayed for a
few seconds then disappear from the
screen.
OFF or ON ON
Exit: Exits the menu.
Up: Moves screen title up.
Down: Moves screen title down.
Brighter: Brightens the intensity of the
on-screen text.
Darker: Darkens the intensity of the onscreen text.
Exit: Exits the menu.
Sector (1-16): Press Focus/Iris to blank
or clear a sector.
MOMENT
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Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Privacy
Masking
(not
available
with 200
Series
models)
Restore
Defaults
Allows masking of
sensitive areas. Up to 24
privacy masks are
available, with a
maximum limit of eight
(8) to a scene.
Restores the default
setting for this menu only.
Exit: Saves and exits menu.
Mask: 1 to 24 masking areas. Follow the
on-screen instructions to set a mask.
See Section 7.4 Privacy Masking (300 and
500i Series Only), Page 47.
Restore Defaults: Restores the default
settings for this menu only.
2.6 Communication Setup Menu
The Communication Setup Menu provides access to baud rate and Bilinx control settings.
Menu items marked with an asterisk (*) are the default settings.
Communication Setup
Exit...
* AutoBaud: ON
* Baud Rate 9600
*Bilinx: ON
Restore Defaults...
* = Factory Setting
Focus / Iris: Select
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Communication Setup Menu Choices:
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the menu.
AutoBaud Turns AutoBaud detection on. Toggles ON or OFF.
ON automatically accepts baud
rates from 2400 to 57600.
(Note: If stepping from 2400 to
57600 baud, you must first set the
controller to 19200 for AutoBaud
to detect the higher baud rate.)
Baud Rate Manually sets the baud rate when
AutoBaud is set to OFF.
Bilinx Turns on Bilinx control
communication.
(Only available when not
connected to a Bilinx data
interface unit.)
Choices are 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 38400, and 57600. Then
follow the OSD to confirm the
selection.
Toggles ON or OFF.ON
ON
9600
NOTICE! Bilinx protocol is not available with IP cameras.
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2.7 Alarm I/O Setup
The Alarm Setup Menu provides access to the Alarm I/O Setup Menu to establish the alarm
inputs and outputs and to configure alarm rules.
Alarm I/O Setup Inputs Setup
Exit... Exit...
Inputs Setup... 1. Alarm Input 1 N.C.S.
Outputs Setup... 2. Alarm Input 2 N.O.S.
Rule Setup... 3. Alarm Input 3 N.O.
Restore Defaults... 4. Alarm Input 4 N.C.
5. Alarm Input 5 N.O.
6. Alarm Input 6 N.C.
7. Alarm Input 7 N.O.
8. NONE
9. NONE
10. NONE
11. NONE
12. NONE
1-7
Physical
Inputs
8-12
Command
Inputs
Focus / Iris: Select Type
Focus / Iris: Select Right / Left: Select Mode
Alarm Setup Menu Choices:
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the menu.
Inputs
Setup
Defines physical inputs or
events and commands that can
be used in a rule. There are
twelve (12) alarm inputs
available.
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Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Inputs 1-7 Defines the type of physical
input.
Inputs 8-12 Defines input commands that
can be used in a rule.
Command inputs can also be
customized by using nonassigned keyboard command
numbers.
N.O.: Normally open dry contact.
N.C.: Normally closed dry contact.
N.C.S.: Normally closed supervised
contact.
N.O.S.: Normally open supervised
contact.
NONE: No command defined.
Aux On: Responds to a standard or
custom keyboard ON (1-99)
command.
Aux Off: Responds to a standard or
custom keyboard OFF (1-99)
command.
Shot: Responds to a Preset shot or
scene from 1-99. (200 Series 1-64).
AutoTrack: Triggers an alarm when
set to ON. (Available with 500i Series
only).
Motion Detection: Triggers an alarm
when set to ON. (Available with 500i
Series only).
N.O.
NONE
NOTICE! Alarm inputs 1 and 2 provide tamper detection, if programmed as supervised, for
breaks or shorts in an alarm circuit. See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation
Manual for wiring instructions.
Outputs Setup Menu
Outputs Setup...
Exit...
1. Alarm Output 1 N.O. 1-4
2. Alarm Output 2 N.O.
3. Alarm Output 3 N.O. Outputs
4. Alarm Relay N.O.
5. NONE
6. Aux On 1
7. Aux Off 8
8. Shot 99
9. OSD
10. Transmit
11. NONE
12. NONE
Focus / Iris: Select Type
Right / Left: Select Mode
Physical
5-12
Command
Outputs
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Outputs Setup Menu Choices
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the
menu.
Outputs Setup Defines physical outputs
and keyboard commands
for use in a rule.
Outputs 1-3 Defines a physical
output.
N.O.: Normally open circuit
N.C.: Normally closed circuit
N.O.
Alarm Relay A fixed output available
for use in a rule.
Outputs 5-12 Defines a command
output for use in a rule.
Aux On: A keyboard ON
command.
Aux Off: A keyboard OFF
command.
Shot: Recalls a preset shot.
NONE
Outputs 5
and 6 set to
OSD and
Shot 1
OSD: An on screen display.
Transmit: Transmits a message
back to the head end (available
with RS-232 serial connections,
Bilinx, and IP AutoDome models).
AutoTrack: Turns AutoTrack on
or off as an output. (Available
with 500i Series only).
NONE: No command defined.
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2.8 Rule Setup Menu
The Rule Setup Menu shows the status of the rules and lets you add new rules or modify an
existing rule. The default setting is Empty.
NOTICE! You can program a total of twelve rules. You must define the inputs and outputs
before you program a rule. See Section 2.7 Alarm I/O Setup, Page 17, to configure alarm inputs
and outputs.
Rule Setup... Rule 1
Exit... Exit...
1. Rule 1 Enabled Enabled YES
2. Rule 2 Disabled Input:
3. Rule 3 Invalid Alarm Input 1
4. Rule 4 Empty NONE
5. Rule 5 Empty NONE
6. Rule 6 Empty NONE
7. Rule 7 Empty Output:
8. Rule 8 Empty OSD
9. Rule 9 Empty Shot 2
10. Rule 10 Empty Alarm Relay 2 sec
11. Rule 11 Empty NONE
12. Rule 12 Empty
Right / Left: Select Period Time
Focus / Iris: Select Focus / Iris: Select Type
Rule Setup Menu Choices
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the
menu.
Rule 1-12 Displays the status
of a rule on the
right side of the
menu. There are
four (4) possible
rule statuses.
Selecting a Rule number provides access to its configuration menu. The Rule # Menu allows
you to configure a rule from previously defined alarm inputs and outputs. Once an alarm is
configured with valid inputs and outputs, it can be turned on or off (enabled or disabled)
through its configuration menu.
Enabled: The rule inputs and outputs are
properly defined and the rule is turned on.
Disabled: The rule inputs and outputs are
defined but the rule is turned off.
Invalid: The rule has a missing or invalid
input or output.
Empty: The rule has no inputs or outputs
defined.
Empty
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Rule # Choices:
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the menu.
Enabled Turns the rule on or off after
its inputs and outputs have
been defined.
Input Toggles through a list of valid
inputs set in the Alarm I/O
Setup > Inputs Setup Menu
that define the rule's inputs.
A rule can have up to four (4)
inputs.
Output Toggles through a list of valid
outputs set in the Alarm I/O
Setup > Outputs Setup
Menu that defines a rule's
outputs.
YES to enable or NO to disable NO
Alarm Inputs 1 – 7 and any
additional inputs which were set in
the Inputs Setup Menu, including
Aux On/Off (1-99), Shot, and
NONE.
Alarm Outputs 1 – 3 and any
additional outputs set in the
Outputs Setup Menu including:
Alarm Relay, Aux On/Off (1-99),
Shot, OSD, Transmit, and NONE.
Some outputs, such as Alarm
Outputs 1-3, Alarm Relay, and Aux
On/Off can be set to be active for a
specific duration of time as follows:
Seconds: 1-5, 10, 15, or 30
Minutes: 1-5 or 10
Latched: The alarm stays active
until acknowledged.
Follows: The alarm follows the
alarm rule.
NONE
NONE
NOTICE! You can include up to four (4) Input and Output events in a single rule. Each input
and output, however, must be true for the alarm's rule to be valid and enabled.
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2.9 Language Menu
The Language Menu provides access to a list of languages to display the on-screen menus.
Language
Exit...
English
Spanish
French
German
Portuguese
Polish
Italian
Dutch
Focus / Iris: Save and Exit
Language Menu Choices:
Menu Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the menu.
Choose a language Select a language in which the system displays the on-
screen menus.
2.10 Advanced Feature Setup Menu (available with Series 500i only)
The Advanced Menu provides access to the Advanced Features Setup menus such as image
Stabilization, AutoTrack Sensitivity and Virtual Masking. Menu items marked with an asterisk
(*) are the default settings.
Advanced Feature Setup
Exit...
* Stabilization OFF
* AutoTrack Sensitivity Auto
AutoTrack TImeout OFF
AutoTrack TImeout Period 5 min
* Camera Height: 12
Virtual Masking...
Restore Defaults...
Focus / Iris: Save and Exit
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Advanced Feature Setup Menu Choices:
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the menu.
Stabilization Turns on video stabilization. OFF
AutoTrack
Sensitivity
AutoTrack
Timeout
AutoTrack
Timeout Period
Camera Height Defines the height of the
Virtual Masking Enters the Virtual Mask
Restore
Defaults
Sets the sensitivity level of
AutoTrack.
Toggles the AutoTrack
Timeout feature.
Enters the AutoTrack
Timeout Period set menu
camera for AutoTrack.
menu. See Section 7.3 Virtual
Masking (500i Series Only),
Page 47.
Restores the default settings
for this menu.
Sliding scale: -(Auto, 1 to 20)+
Where 1 is more sensitive and 20
is less sensitive. Auto varies the
sensitivity level based on various
lighting conditions.
When On, AutoTrack “gives up”
after the Timeout Period if
tracking in a confined area (for
example a tree, a flag, etc).
Sliding scale 30 sec, 1 to 30 min. 5 min
A range from 2.4 m (8 ft) to
30.7 m (100 ft)
Allows up to 24 virtual masks
using five anchor points.
Auto
OFF
3.6 m
(12 ft)
2.11 Diagnostics Menu
The Diagnostics menu provides access to a list of diagnostic tools and events.
Diagnostics
Exit...
Alarm Status...
BIST...
Internal Temp: Deg F / Deg C
High Temp Events: Deg F / Deg C
Highest Temp Deg F / Deg C
Low Temp Events: Deg F / Deg C
Lowest Temp: Deg F / Deg C
Security Access: 0
CTFID Access: 0
Homing Events: 0
Homing Failed: 0
Restart Events: 0
Low Volt Events: 0
Power Up Events: 0
Video Loss Events: 0
Focus / Iris: Save and Exit
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Diagnostic Events
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description
Exit Saves and exits the menu.
Alarm Status Enters the Alarm Status menu
and displays the real time status
Alarm Inputs 1 to 7, Alarm
Outputs 1 to 3, and Alarm Relay
of alarm inputs and outputs.
BIST Enters the Perform Built-in Self
Tests menu. If confirmed, the
BIST tests start and the results
are displayed.
YES to start test. NO to exit the
menu.
Typical results displayed as
follows:
BIST
Exit...
Data Flash: PASS
Bilinx: PASS
FPGA: PASS
Digital I/O 1: PASS
Digital I/O2: PASS
VCA: PASS
Homing: PASS
Internal Temp. Displays the current dome
temperature.
High Temp Events Displays the number of times the
high temperature threshold is
exceeded.
Highest Temp Displays the highest temperature
reached.
Low Temp Events Displays the number of times the
low temperature threshold is
exceeded.
Lowest Temp Displays the lowest temperature
reached.
Security Access Displays the number of times the
locked-command menu is
unlocked.
CTFID Access Displays the number of times the
Configuration Tool is accessed.
Homing Events Displays the number of times the
AutoDome was rebooted.
Homing Failed Displays the number of times the
AutoDome failed to home
properly.
Loss Home Events: Displays the number of times the
AutoDome lost the home
position.
Home Position Good Displays if the current AutoDome
home position is good. Displays
YES if good.
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Menu Description Sub-menu / Description
Restart Events Displays the number of restart
events.
Low Volt Events Displays the number of times the
AutoDome dropped below the
acceptable voltage limit.
Power Up Events Displays the number of power up
events.
Video Loss Events Displays the number of time that
video was lost.
ExtComm Error
Events:
(IP comm modules
only.)
Displays the number of times that
the IP communications module
lost internal communication with
the System Controller.
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