Panasonic pfw850 Operating Instructions

PFW850 Workstation

Software Version 0.X

for use with a WJ-SX850 Surveillance Control System

Installation & User Manual

Document Version 0.1

for System Administrators installing and configuring

PFW850 Workstation Software

and day-to-day use by Security Specialists

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Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

MECA Technology Development Center

Systems Development Division — Technical Services Department

Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

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ONTENTS

ELCOME

INTRODUCTION......................................7

DOCUMENT CONVENTION....................8

ONTENTS

HAT AND

WHAT THIS SYSTEM DOES ................11

HOW IT WORKS ...................................11

The Map .............................................12

Interactive Response..........................12

Alarms .....................................................12

Cameras...................................................12

Presets and Sequences ............................13

Executing Macros...............................13

Voice Commands ...............................13

Text-to-Speech.........................................13

Voice Recognition ...................................13

INSTALLATION.....................................14

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PREREQUISITES..................................15

PLATFORM...........................................15

FROM CD-ROM.....................................17

FROM DISKETTES................................26

SCS Database....................................15

Setup Utility ........................................15

Hardware............................................15

Optional...................................................16

Operating System...............................16

Recommended Settings .....................16

Stand-Alone Installation......................18

Server Installation...............................21

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DATABASE RETRIEVAL......................28

PERATION

THE MAP...............................................30

THE KEYPAD........................................31

MAIN MENU ..........................................32

UP 28

At Startup............................................28

During Operation ................................28

Alarm Control......................................32

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Alarm States ............................................33

Select Actions ..........................................34

Control Actions .......................................36

Alarm Output ......................................36

Area Select.........................................37

Camera...............................................38

Select Actions ..........................................38

Control Actions .......................................39

Camera Control Settings.........................41

Camera Preset ...................................43

Select Actions ..........................................44

Control Actions .......................................44

Group Preset......................................44

Select Actions ..........................................45

Group Sequence ................................46

Select Actions ..........................................46

Joystick Settings.................................47

Operator Login........................................48

Operator Logout......................................48

Monitor................................................49

Select Actions ..........................................49

Control Actions .......................................51

Recorder.............................................52

Select Actions ..........................................52

Control Actions .......................................53

Speech Settings .................................55

Text-to-Speech.........................................55

Speech Recognition .................................56

Tour Sequence...................................59

Select Actions ..........................................59

Control Actions .......................................60

Video Capture.....................................62

Actions.....................................................62

Video Settings ....................................64

Configure.................................................64

Image Control .........................................64

CURRENT STATE.................................65

ASSIST MODE ......................................66

STATUS TABS......................................67

System Status ....................................67

Macro Status ......................................68

Video Loss..........................................68

Active Alarms......................................69

Timed Macros.....................................69

Readiness Level.................................70

About..................................................71

MACRO EXECUTION............................72

OYSTICK

Component Selection .........................74

Camera Control..................................75

YSTEM

GENERAL..............................................78

OPERATOR INTERACTION .................79

FILE TRANSFER...................................82

ESSAGES

XTERNAL

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ACRONYMS..........................................85

TERMS...................................................86

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the PFW850 Workstation application. This guide is organized with a focus on use. In other words, this document is created not in alphabetical order, but in a logical manner. First, an explanation of what, how you would use this application. You will be required to Install the Software, get databases, and operate the workstation.

In addition, the following sections will describe how to use this controller in order to manipulate the video, use the maps, and control components.

ELCOME

Install: detailed procedures for installing this application via CD-ROM and floppy diskette.

Start Up: describes steps that occur each time the application is started.

Operation: detailed description of all aspects of the application including component manipulation, setup, and information.

Joystick (External): description of the buttons that appear on the supported external joystick and actions that can be performed.

System Messages: description of message that occur as a result of the system malfunction, operator interaction or file transfer. This section will describe each message and what the operator should do as a result.

Glossary: describes acronyms and terms used that may not be commonly known to the administrator or operator.

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DOCUMENT CONVENTION

This guide uses the following conventions when describing the use and operation of this product.

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Menu options, field names and text that you must enter in a dialog box or window appear in

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If a word stands for something else, it appears in italics, as in the following example:

Drive:\directory\filename.ext

You would enter the actual drive, directory and file name rather than the words drive, directory and filename.ext.

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Keys with name consisting of more than one character appear within brackets, as in the brackets; simply press the indicated key.

this type style

[Alt]

, or

[Enter].

Do not type

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When you see guide, press and hold down the

[Alt]

key, or

[Shift]

key or

[Alt], [Shift],

[Ctrl]

Key in this

[Ctrl]

while you press the specified key. Then release both keys. For example, to enter

[Ctrl]

A, press the

[Ctrl]

and enter the letter “A” key simultaneously.

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Some keyboards have a

[Enter]

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Function Keys are the “F” keys along the top of your

key. This guide uses

[Return]

[Enter]

key rather than an

to indicate both.

keyboard. This document refers to Function Keys by putting brackets around the key such as

[F1]

for the “F1”

key.

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File name references appear in all capitals letters, as the “The file name is

SETUP.EXE

.” However, if a file name is part of a procedure, it appears in all lower case letters as in “ At the Windows command line, type

[Enter].

press

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Within the windows environment, there are often several

Setup.exe

ways to select an option. For example, to select OK, you can do any of the following:

Click on OK with the mouse.

key

and

Press Press

[Alt]

[Enter]

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This document uses the terms select, type or enter to indicate any of these actions and can be performed using several instruments such as:

PC keyboard

Mouse

External joystick

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The term “Drag” in this document refers to the process of clicking and holding down the left mouse button while moving the mouse pointer on screen. The term “Drop” means to release the mouse button at the completion of this process.

This Document also uses unique text formatting to describe various features, capabilities, or problems, described below:

This box will refer you to a different section with systematic instructions for filling out specific data. Such as, repetitive instructions for some sections or steps are explained in only one section.

Note: Text with this appearance is a special instruction, rule or side

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comment related to the topic.

Tip: Text with this appearance offers suggestions or hints to make

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using this setup utility easier.

Warning: Text with this appearance suggests potential

problems or situations that you might encounter when attempting to do something in this setup utility.

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WHAT THIS SYSTEM DOES

HAT AND

PFW850 enables individual users to closely control the operation of the total capability of a Surveillance Control System (SCS). Such a system can include as many as 8192 cameras, 1024 monitors, and 2048 videocassette recorders. This document guides:

installation and setup of the PFW850 Workstation.

moment-to-moment operation by Security Specialist-Operators of the system.

PFW850 Workstation enables a Security Specialist-Operator to control cameras, monitors, sequences, presets, and alarms for which he or she is responsible. Depending on the needs of the organization, responsibility varies from one individual to another. Some individuals may handle only one group of cameras and monitors, while a few others are permitted to roam the entire system at will.

The Surveillance Control System perceives those differences in accessibility as Class of Service and permission designations setup during the system configuration. There is also a built-in system of prioritization, resolving conflicts between individual users, should two of them make the same call, also setup during system configuration. An operator should know their limitations while using this application. See your system administrator for Class of Service, Permission, and Priority privilege information.

HOW IT WORKS

As far as the user is concerned, the most important part of the PFW850 Workstation is the screen, and the map it contains. It enables the Security Specialist to call (that is, activate) cameras, monitors, tour sequences, and group sequences.

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The Map

The map on the screen is a detailed representation of the facility under surveillance, showing location and identity of as many as every camera and alarm in the system. The user watches the map, thinks about what it represents, and the job he or she has to do. Then the operator clicks on the map in order to select and clarify views, and manage the alarms.

The operator can select a camera positioned on a map that will automatically switch to the video transmitted giving the operator visual look at its location. A toggle is also available for the operator to manually switch between a camera on the map and the video it will display.

Interactive Response

ALARMS

Alarms are an essential part of a security surveillance system. An operator must become familiar with each alarm and determine if action should be taken. The PFW850 provides a not only a graphical representation of each alarm, but also displays the status allowing for quick response. The operator can easily monitor alarms on the map, such as indicating an active or armed status. Alarms on a map are color-coded in such a way that the operator will be able to tell, at a glance, which are disabled, armed, active, and acknowledged.

Alarms can also be designated as a trigger for automatic actions such as running a macro, displaying video on specific monitors, or simply alerting the operator of abnormal activity.

CAMERAS

The user is able to choose which camera he or she wants to view, and on which monitor. The operator can clarify the camera view by adjusting the camera:

focus

zoom

direction

iris

windshield wiper and washer

defroster on/off

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PRESETS AND SEQUENCES

In addition to enabling the operator to control individual cameras, the PFW850 Workstation allows the user to call up presets and sequences.

If the user chooses a group preset, a group of monitors displays a set of video outputs from cameras at preset positions.

A sequence, on the other hand, is either a selfpropelled series of views — one of several cameras on one monitor (a Monitor Sequence) or a series of group presets (a Group Sequence).

Executing Macros

A macro is a single instruction that represents a sequence of instructions or keystrokes. In other words, a macro can, according to specific events, automatically select a camera and display the video on a certain monitor, re-arm an alarm, run a sequence, or perform many other automatic actions.

The PFW850 Workstation can execute a macro automatically according to date and time, alarm status or other triggering mechanisms. This will enable the security surveillance specialist to take other actions in critical situations. In addition, a macro can appear on a map enabling the operator to execute a macro at will.

Voice Commands

TEXT-TO-SPEECH

Provided the required hardware (sound card and speaker) is installed, the PFW850 Workstation can announce to the operator, actions taken while using the system whether using the PC keyboard, mouse, or external joystick.

Voice announcement is also useful for the Security Specialist/Operator because of the automatic actions that the PFW850 Workstation performs, such as running a macro or when an alarm becomes active. When these actions occur, the operator will hear the announcement and can act accordingly without having to actually look at the screen for messages.

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VOICE RECOGNITION

The PFW850 Workstation allows several ways to manipulate the system. Along with automatic macros, or using the mouse, keyboard,

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or external joystick controls, speech recognition is available. With the required hardware (sound card & microphone) installed, the operator can simply speak the supported commands and the system will respond accordingly.

INSTALLATION

This application will be installed on each individual PC that will be used to control the components of the SX-850 Security Surveillance System. It is recommended that before the PFW850 Workstation is installed, the Setup Utility be installed and configured, noting the location of the floorplan, map, macro, trigger, and readiness level files.

It is possible, however, to install this workstation application without installing the Setup Utility. In this case, the workstation will not have the map or macro capabilities and perform only as a hardware controller.

In the Stand-Alone version, this Workstation and the Setup PC will be one in the same, while in the Server version, the files will be found on a file server, to be shared among several PFW850 workstations.

As all other programs sold in computer software stores, PFW850 is easy to install. Whether from floppy diskettes or a CD-ROM disk, a series of Windows dialog boxes appear on the screen to guide installation onto the hard drive of one PC on your network. Follow the steps in the Install section on page 15 for installation of the standalone or server version of this software.

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Part of installing the PFW850 means copying program files onto the hard drive of a dedicated PC, from either a CD-ROM or a set of floppy diskettes.

PREREQUISITES

SCS Database

The database that resides in the active system CPU must have this PFW850 workstation IP address in the controller database, using an associated monitor. See the Admin Console configuration manual for more details.

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Setup Utility

It is recommended that before the PFW850 Workstation is installed, the Setup Utility be installed and configured, noting the location of the floorplan, map, macro, trigger, and readiness level files.

It is possible, however, to install this workstation application without installing the Setup Utility. In this case, the workstation will not have the mapping capabilities and perform only as a hardware controller.

PLATFORM

As with any PC application that must be reliable, there should be little other than PFW850 running on the same computer.

Hardware

IBM compatible PC with the following charactistics:

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Video Connection to the Surveillance Control System OSD.

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PC without speech engines installed

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P166 or higher

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32 MB RAM

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Hard-drive with18 MB available for the installation and operation of PFW850 and ample space available to store the databases, as well as floorplan, map, macro, readiness level, and trigger files.

PC with speech engines installed

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Pentium II or higher

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64 MB RAM

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Hard-drive with 3 MB available for installation of the text-to speech engine.

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Hard-drive with 11 MB available for installation of the speech recognition engine.

OPTIONAL

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Video Capture Card; supported Hauppage (PCI series), for video monitoring and video capture features.

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Sound Card (for text-to-speech and speech recognition features)

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External Joystick; Supported Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro

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Ethernet Controller CU850 (for operator-assist feature)

Operating System

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MS Windows 98

Recommended Settings

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256 color or higher

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1024 x 768

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small fonts

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FROM CD-ROM

If you have the version of this program published on CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM program disk into the CD-ROM drive on your computer.

Note: It is recommended that you close all other applications before

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continuing with this setup.

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1. Start, Run,

2. Click OK.

Drive:

PFW850 Workstation\Setup.exe

This Setup Utility will begin the installation process with the welcome screen.

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3. Click NEXT

The next choice will be Stand-Alone or Server. Stand-Alone is for a single licensed user having only one workstation. A server installation will need a multi-user license key and require a network file storage server.

The number of PFW850 workstations using the files generated by this setup utility must not exceed the number of licenses purchased.

For a Stand-Alone version go on to step 4. For Server installation, skip to step 10.

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Stand-Alone Installation

The Stand-Alone version of this application will reside on the same PC as the setup utility. All database, floorplan, map, macro, trigger, and readiness level files will be stored on a single PC to be used by a single user.

All files stored locally

Ethernet Hub

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SX850 CPU

4. Choose Stand-Alone.

5. Click NEXT

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6. If a destination folder is desired other than the default, type it here, or use the browse button to select a destination.

7. Click NEXT

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8. Type the location that houses the necessary data folders or click the browse button.

This location will house the map, macro and readiness level folders containing the necessary files. These files were created by the PFW850 Setup Utility and must reside on the local PC hard-drive.

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9. Click Next

Go to step 18 to continue installation with Text-to-Speech.

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Server Installation

The Server version of this workstation application will reside on a PC other than the setup utility. The intent is to share the map, floorplan, macro, trigger, and readiness level files with multiple workstation operators from a network fileserver.

Shared folders in this application is used to update centrally located files making them readily accessible by all workstations to download onto their perspective local drives, keeping all databases as up -todate as the Setup Utility.

Each workstation will monitor the server folders every 3 seconds for changes by way of file comparison. When a difference is detected, then automatically load a copy of the updated files onto its local harddrive independently.

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10. Choose Server

Stored Locallly:

· Databases

Ethernet Hub

Stored Remotely:

· Floorplans

· Maps

· Readiness Levels

· Macros

· Triggers

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Stored Locallly:

· Databases

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11. Click NEXT

12. Enter the

Name, Company and Serial Number

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13. Click NEXT

14. If a destination folder is desired other than the default, type it here, or use the browse button to select a destination.

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15. Click NEXT

16. Enter the network path in which the shared files are stored.

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entering the network path of the shared files previously installed by the Setup Utility. See the Setup Utility Installation Manual for detailed information.

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17. Click Next.

To continue the installation with Text-to-Speech, go on to step 18.

Install the Text-to-Speech Engine

To install the text-to-speech engine, read the entire license agreement. You must agree with the terms in order to install the Text-to-Speech Engine.

18. Click Yes to agree and continue text-to-speech installation, or

19. Click No to cancel and continue on to speech recognition installation.

Warning: If NO is selected, the text-to-speech engine will not

be installed, therefore not available.

Install the Speech Recognition Engine

To install the Speech Recognition engine, read the entire license agreement. You must agree with the terms in order to continue the Speech Recognition installation.

20. Click Yes to agree and continue the speech recognition installation, or

21. Click No to cancel the speech recognition installation and continue Workstation setup.

Warning: If NO is selected, the speech recognition engine will

not be installed, therefore not available.

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22. Click Yes to restart your computer.

Note: In some cases, such as a re-install, a reboot may not be

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necessary. In those cases, the re-boot dialog box will not appear.

23. Click Finish.

Setup is complete; your computer will restart.

When you are able to come this far without an error, the Workstation application is installed and operational. Go on to Start Up on page 28.

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FROM DISKETTES

1. Insert diskette 1 into the floppy drive.

2. From the Start menu, select Run.

3. Type

4. Respond to the dialog boxes.

a:\Setup

, then click Enter.

Refer to the Install

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From CD-ROM section on page 17 for information on how to answer the displayed dialog boxes.

5. Remove each diskette as it finishes, and replacing it with the next one.

The last one asks you to click Finish in order to complete setup.

When you are able to come this far without an error, the Workstation application is installed and operational. Go on to Start Up on page 28.

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The work in Install, beginning page 15, must be complete before continuing with this Start Up section.

After installation double-click on the available desktop icon or from the Start menu, choose Panasonic/PFW850 Workstation.

DATABASE RETRIEVAL

At Startup

At this time, the application will retrieve the current database information from the active system CPU and display the application waiting for the operator to login.

During Operation

To ensure that the PFW850 workstation is always using the current system data, automatic retrieval is provided. This takes the burden off the operator to know if the data used is current. So, if the system CPU databases are changed or updated at anytime during the operation, the PFW850 workstation will detect a difference and immediately retrieve a new copy of the databases automatically. When this occurs, the operator must wait until the download is complete before continuing operation.

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It is necessary for the security specialist-operator to login and out of a controller for several reasons.

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For logging purposes, in the event records are needed.

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To insure each operator is subject to permission and class of service privileges.

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To prevent unwanted individuals from controlling system components.

When the PFW850 workstation application opens, you will be instructed to login.

1. Type your operator ID in the box provided,

2. Type your password.

3. Select the [Log in] button or press [Enter].

The application will validate your ID and password, then open the main window, displaying the default map.

Note: The PFW850 can, however, act individually as a display monitor

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if the operator does not login provided a video card is installed and connected to the SX850 system.

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THE MAP

The map on the screen is a detailed representation of the facility under surveillance, broken into areas or floors that show the location and identity of possibly every camera and alarm in the system. The map is planned and configured with icons representing cameras, alarms, macros and links to other maps using the PFW850 Setup Utility. The operator should become familiar with the map(s) in order to secure the areas which (s)he is responsible.

The maps displayed on the screen have built-in intelligence. A map is smart enough to know if a controller has permission to view its components. The map will determine the controller -to- component permissions and draw the icons on the screen accordingly.

For example, a map may have 20 cameras placed strategically by the administrator during the setup phase. The operator, on the other hand, may only see 15 camera icons because (s)he does not have the proper permission to view the missing cameras. Because each PFW850 can have different permissions, the same map can be slightly different when viewed on different controllers as far as which components are displayed and accessed.

PERATION

The section that displays the map on the screen has a dual purpose. When connected to the system, the map section can switch to video mode and display camera or recorder views.

In addition, the operator can choose “operator assist” mode, which changes the map section to display both the map and video simultaneously. In this case, the operator must manipulate the video and components via a hardware controller (CU850)

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