Bosch VG4-200 User Manual

AutoDome Modular Camera System

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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

7.5Motion 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		Usage
		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.
		Table 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.

Table 1.2 Typical Keyboard Controls for an AutoDome Camera

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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	Enables security and requires a user to enter the unlock command
	(default)	OFF-90-ENTER before invoking a locked command.
	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.

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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	Accesses communication settings such as: AutoBaud and Bilinx.
	Setup
	Alarm Setup	Accesses the alarm settings such as: inputs, outputs, and rules (not
		available with 200 Series models).
	Language	Displays the language.
	Advanced	Accesses the advanced features menu including Stabilization, AutoTrack
		Sensitivity, Camera Height, and Virtual Masking (only available on 500i
		Series models).
	Diagnostics	Displays the status of diagnostic events.
NOTICE! To select the Exit Menu item from anywhere in the current menu, use the Zoom
command.

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	Extended ATW: Adjusts camera	Extended
	reproduction as the	color using extended range.	ATW
	color temperature of a	ATW: Adjusts camera color
	scene changes. For	constantly.
	example, from daylight
		Indoor W.B.: Optimizes camera
	to fluorescent lighting.
		color for typical indoor conditions.
		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	Sliding scale: – (1 to 6) +	6
	gain level that the gain	(1=8db, 2=12db, 3=16db, 4=20db,	(4 for 36X
	control adjusts to when	5=24db, 6=28db)	camera)
	set to AUTO.
Sharpness	Adjusts the sharpness	Sliding scale: – (1 to 16) +	12
	level of the picture.
Synch Mode	Sets the type of	INTERNAL: Synchronizes camera	INTERNAL
	synchronization mode	to an internal crystal. This choice
	for the camera.	is recommended if there is noise
		on the power line.
		LINE LOCK: Synchronizes camera
		to AC power. This choice
		eliminates picture roll in multi-
		camera 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	Auto SensUP or OFF	Auto
	off.		SensUP

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Menu	Description	Sub-menu / Description	Default
			Setting
Shutter	Adjusts the electronic	Sliding scale:	1/60 sec.
	shutter speed (AES).	– (60 at extreme left to 1/10000) +	(NTSC) or
			1/50 sec.
			(PAL)
Auto SensUP	Sets the limit for	15x, 7.5x, 4x, or 2x	15x
Max.	sensitivity when the
	shutter speed is set to
	Auto SensUP.
Night Mode	Selects night mode (B/	ON, OFF, or AUTO	AUTO
(Day/Night	W) to enhance lighting in
models only)	low light scenes.
Night Mode	Determines if color	ON or OFF	OFF
Color	processing remains in
(Day/Night	effect while in night
models only)	mode.
Night Mode	Adjusts the level of light	Sliding scale: –(10 to 55)+	55
Threshold	at which the camera	(in increments of 5)
(Day/Night	automatically switches	10 is earlier, 55 is later
models only)	out of night mode (B/W)
	operation.
Pre-Comp	Amplifies the video gain	Sliding scale: –(1 to 10)+	1
(not applicable	to compensate for long
with IP	distance cable runs.
AutoDome
models)
Restore	Restores all default
Defaults	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	CONSTANT: Auto Focus is always active,	SPOT
	focuses on the	even while the camera is moving.
	subject in the center	MANUAL: Auto Focus is inactive; manual
	of the screen.	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.
Auto Iris	Automatically adjusts	MANUAL: Iris must be adjusted manually.	CONSTANT
	to varying light	CONSTANT: Auto Iris is constantly active.
	conditions.
Auto Iris	Reduces the	Sliding scale: – (1 to 15) +	8
Level	camera's iris level for
	proper exposure.
Focus	Adjusts the manual	Sliding scale: – (1 to 8) +	2
Speed	focus speed.
Iris Speed	Adjusts the manual	Sliding scale: – (1 to 10) +	5
	iris speed.
Max. Zoom	Adjusts the manual	SLOW, MEDIUM, or FAST	FAST
Speed	zoom speed.

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		Menu	Description	Sub-menu / Description	Default
					Setting
		Digital	Enables digital zoom.	OFF or ON	ON
		Zoom (not
		available
		with 200
		Series
		models)
		Restore	Restores all default
		Defaults	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	Sliding scale:	30º/sec.
	during AutoPan and	– (1º/sec. to 60º/sec.) +
	AutoScan.
Tour 1 Period	Changes dwell time	Sliding scale: – (3 sec. to 10 min.)	5 sec.
	between presets during	+
	the tour.
Tour 2 Period	Changes dwell time	Sliding scale: – (3 sec. to 10 min.)	5 sec.
(not available	between presets during	+
with 200 Series	the tour.
models)

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Menu	Description	Sub-menu / Description	Default
			Setting
PTZ Fixed	Sets pan and tilt speed	Sliding scale: – (1 to 15) +	4
Speed	when controlled by a
	fixed speed controller.
Inactivity	Selects the mode that an	Scene 1: Returns to Preset 1.	OFF
	AutoDome reverts to after	Prev Aux: Returns to previous
	the period of inactivity set	activity, such as Aux commands 1,
	in the inactivity period.
		2, 7, 8, 50, or 52.
		OFF: Remains on the current scene
		indefinitely.
Inactivity	Sets the time period of	Sliding scale: – (3 sec. to 10 min.)	2 min.
Period	inactivity before the	+
	above action occurs.
AutoPivot	Automatically rotates the	OFF or ON	ON
	camera 180º when
	following a subject
	traveling directly beneath
	the camera.
AutoDomeOrie	Automatically rotates the	INVERTED or NORMAL	NORMAL
ntation (not	video 180º.
available with
18x color
camera)
Freeze Frame	Holds a preposition video	OFF or ON	ON
On Preposition	frame while moving to
(not available	another preposition.
with 18x color
camera)
Tilt Up Limit...	Sets the upper tilt limit of	Use joystick to move to a scene.
	the camera.
Restore	Restores the default
Defaults	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	OFF: Titles are hidden.	MOMENT
	displays sector or shot	ON: Titles are displayed continuously.	ARY
	titles.	MOMENTARY: Titles are displayed for a
		few seconds then disappear from the
		screen.
Camera	Controls how the OSD	OFF or ON	ON
OSD	displays camera response
	information, such as
	Digital Zoom, Iris open/
	close, and Focus near/far.
Display	Adjusts the text	Exit: Exits the menu.
Adjust	brightness and vertical	Up: Moves screen title up.
	position of the on-screen	Down: Moves screen title down.
	title.	Brighter: Brightens the intensity of the
		on-screen text.
		Darker: Darkens the intensity of the on-
		screen text.
Sector	Allows video blanking of	Exit: Exits the menu.
Blanking	selected sectors.	Sector (1-16): Press Focus/Iris to blank
(not	Available sectors are 1	or clear a sector.
available	through 16. Follow the
with 200	on-screen instructions.
Series
models)

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		Menu	Description	Sub-menu / Description	Default
					Setting
		Privacy	Allows masking of	Exit: Saves and exits menu.
		Masking	sensitive areas. Up to 24	Mask: 1 to 24 masking areas. Follow the
		(not	privacy masks are	on-screen instructions to set a mask.
		available	available, with a	See Section 7.4 Privacy Masking (300 and
		with 200	maximum limit of eight	500i Series Only), Page 47.
		Series	(8) to a scene.	Restore Defaults: Restores the default
		models)		settings for this menu only.
		Restore	Restores the default
		Defaults	setting 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
			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	Choices are 2400, 4800, 9600,	9600
		AutoBaud is set to OFF.	19200, 38400, and 57600. Then
			follow the OSD to confirm the
			selection.
	Bilinx	Turns on Bilinx control	Toggles ON or OFF.	ON
		communication.
		(Only available when not
		connected to a Bilinx data
		interface unit.)

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.	1-7
Rule Setup...		3.	Alarm Input 3	N.O.		Physical
Restore Defaults...		4.	Alarm Input 4	N.C.
						Inputs
		5.	Alarm Input 5	N.O.
		6.	Alarm Input 6	N.C.
		7.	Alarm Input 7	N.O.
		8. NONE
		9.	NONE		8-12
		10. NONE				Command
		11. NONE
						Inputs
		12. NONE
		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	Defines physical inputs or
Setup	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	N.O.: Normally open dry contact.	N.O.
		input.	N.C.: Normally closed dry contact.
			N.C.S.: Normally closed supervised
			contact.
			N.O.S.: Normally open supervised
			contact.
	Inputs 8-12	Defines input commands that	NONE: No command defined.	NONE
		can be used in a rule.	Aux On: Responds to a standard or
		Command inputs can also be	custom keyboard ON (1-99)
		customized by using non-	command.
		assigned keyboard command	Aux Off: Responds to a standard or
		numbers.	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).

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.		Physical
3.	Alarm Output 3	N.O.		Outputs
4.	Alarm Relay	N.O.
5. NONE
6.	Aux On	1	5-12
7.	Aux Off	8		Command
8.	Shot	99
				Outputs

9.OSD

10.Transmit

11.NONE

12.NONE

Focus / Iris: Select Type

Right / Left: Select Mode

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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	N.O.: Normally open circuit	N.O.
	output.	N.C.: Normally closed circuit
Alarm Relay	A fixed output available
	for use in a rule.
Outputs 5-12	Defines a command	Aux On: A keyboard ON	NONE
	output for use in a rule.	command.	Outputs 5
		Aux Off: A keyboard OFF	and 6 set to
		command.	OSD and
		Shot: Recalls a preset shot.	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...
Exit...
1. Rule 1	Enabled
2. Rule 2	Disabled
3. Rule 3	Invalid
4. Rule 4	Empty
5. Rule 5	Empty
6. Rule 6	Empty
7. Rule 7	Empty
8. Rule 8	Empty
9. Rule 9	Empty
10. Rule 10	Empty
11. Rule 11	Empty
12. Rule 12	Empty

Focus / Iris: Select

Rule Setup Menu Choices

Rule 1
Exit...
Enabled	YES
Input:
Alarm Input 1
NONE
NONE
NONE
Output:
OSD
Shot 2
Alarm Relay	2 sec
NONE

Right / Left: Select Period Time Focus / Iris: Select Type

Menu	Description	Sub-menu / Description	Default
			Setting
Exit	Saves and exits the
	menu.
Rule 1-12	Displays the status	Enabled: The rule inputs and outputs are	Empty
	of a rule on the	properly defined and the rule is turned on.
	right side of the	Disabled: The rule inputs and outputs are
	menu. There are	defined but the rule is turned off.
	four (4) possible	Invalid: The rule has a missing or invalid
	rule statuses.	input or output.
		Empty: The rule has no inputs or outputs
		defined.

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.

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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	YES to enable or NO to disable	NO
		its inputs and outputs have
		been defined.
	Input	Toggles through a list of valid	Alarm Inputs 1 – 7 and any	NONE
		inputs set in the Alarm I/O	additional inputs which were set in
		Setup > Inputs Setup Menu	the Inputs Setup Menu, including
		that define the rule's inputs.	Aux On/Off (1-99), Shot, and
		A rule can have up to four (4)	NONE.
		inputs.
	Output	Toggles through a list of valid	Alarm Outputs 1 – 3 and any	NONE
		outputs set in the Alarm I/O	additional outputs set in the
		Setup > Outputs Setup	Outputs Setup Menu including:
		Menu that defines a rule's	Alarm Relay, Aux On/Off (1-99),
		outputs.	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.

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...

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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	Sets the sensitivity level of	Sliding scale: -(Auto, 1 to 20)+	Auto
		Sensitivity	AutoTrack.	Where 1 is more sensitive and 20
				is less sensitive. Auto varies the
				sensitivity level based on various
				lighting conditions.
		AutoTrack	Toggles the AutoTrack	When On, AutoTrack “gives up”	OFF
		Timeout	Timeout feature.	after the Timeout Period if
				tracking in a confined area (for
				example a tree, a flag, etc).
		AutoTrack	Enters the AutoTrack	Sliding scale 30 sec, 1 to 30 min.	5 min
		Timeout Period	Timeout Period set menu
		Camera Height	Defines the height of the	A range from 2.4 m (8 ft) to	3.6 m
			camera for AutoTrack.	30.7 m (100 ft)	(12 ft)
		Virtual Masking	Enters the Virtual Mask	Allows up to 24 virtual masks
			menu. See Section 7.3 Virtual	using five anchor points.
			Masking (500i Series Only),
			Page 47.
		Restore	Restores the default settings
		Defaults	for this menu.
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	Alarm Inputs 1 to 7, Alarm
	and displays the real time status	Outputs 1 to 3, and Alarm Relay
	of alarm inputs and outputs.
BIST	Enters the Perform Built-in Self	YES to start test. NO to exit the
	Tests menu. If confirmed, the	menu.
	BIST tests start and the results	Typical results displayed as
	are displayed.	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	Displays the number of times that
Events:	the IP communications module
(IP comm modules	lost internal communication with
only.)	the System Controller.

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