Panasonic WJ-ASC8501 Operating Instructions

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Admin Console

Software Version 1.5

for use with an SX850 Surveillance Control System

Installation & Configuration

Document Version 1.5 for System Administrators

installing and configuring the Admin Console

Admin Console 1.5

Admin Console CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 5
DOCUMENT CONVENTION 6

WHAT IT DOES 7

By Clock, Calendar, and Event 7
In Response to Emergencies 8

HOW IT WORKS 8

Configuration Management 8
User Control 8
Installation 8

PLATFORM 10

Hardware Requirements 10
Operating System Requirements 10

Video Display Setting Requirements 10
FROM DISKETTES 11
FROM CD-ROM 11
WHAT TO DO NEXT 11

WORKSHEET TASKS 12
INSTRUCTIONS 13
CHECKLIST 13
LOGIN 15
FIRST-TIME OPERATION 16

CPU Setup 16

Scheduled Modes 19
MAIN MENU 21
DATABASE MANAGEMENT 22

Database Archive 23

Create a Database 23

Select a Database 24

Copy a Database 25

Rename a Database 26

Delete a Database 27

Backup or Restore a Database 28

Get Current Database 32

Load a Database 32

System Configuration 35
INPUT TO SCREEN 41

SCS CPU Configuration 42

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Matrix Frames 42
COMPONENTS 46

Cameras 47

System Controllers 58

Monitors 63

Alarm Input/Output 67

Alarms 71

Operators 85
SEQUENCES 91

Tour Sequences 92

Group Presets 98

Group Sequences 104
AREAS 111

Monitor Surveillance Area 111
EVENT SCHEDULER 112
MANAGEMENT 115

Log Manager 116

AC Log 121

Account Manager 123

Help 126

ACRONYMS 127
TERMS 129

INSTRUCTIONS 139
TEAMWORK 140
CHECKLIST 140

Admin Console WELCOME

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the SX850 Admin Console. This guide is organized in a
logical step-by-step seq uence th at will allow for both an easy and
accurate configuration. First, an explanation o f what the Admin Console
is and how it works in a Security Surveillance System (SCS) is presented
in general terms. Next, you will be guided through installing the software,
creating a configuration database, and loading the database into the
Security Control System CPU.

While creating the configuration d atabase, you will find that many
components interact with each other, and are dependent on specific values.
It will be important to utilize th e worksheets p rovided at th e end of this
manual to gather the data necessary to create the configuration database,
and to develop an understanding of your Security Control System. These
worksheets, once completed, should also be utilized when making
updates or changes to the system’s configuration, to ensure accurate
results.

This part of the process will b e explained in th e Con figuration section o f
this manual, which is divided into three phases: physical planning,
worksheet tasks, and keying in the data.

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DOCUMENT CONVENTION

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

Component or Sequence Definition

Field Data

This box will describe each field in a definition screen.

 Warning: Text with this appearance suggests potential

problems or situations that you may encounter when
attempting to do something in the Admin Console.

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

or side comment related to the topic.

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

make using the Admin Console easier.

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Admin Console WHAT AND HOW

Admin Console enables an administrator and other users to closely
control the operation of a Surveillance Contro l System ( SCS). Such a
system can include as many as 8,192 cameras and 1,024 monitors. You
will be guided through the process of installing the Admin Console to
manage an SCS, creating the databases that dictate the operation of the
SCS, and allowing an administrator to easily change the system’s
configuration when necessary.

WHAT IT DOES

Admin Console enables an administrator to utilize an SCS’s performance
capabilities to meet the surveillance needs of a facility during initial
installation, as well as when conditions change.

By Clock, Calendar, and Event

The SCS can be configured to help security personnel respond in different
ways using the Admin Console utility. For example, based o n:

♦ Time of day - such as open to the public, closed, and after-

hours cleaning and maintenance.

♦ Night quiet time.
♦ Quiet day of the week - which would be a 24-hour period

of quiet time without any activity except security personnel
doing rounds.

♦ Special business activity - such as taking physical

invent ory, re stocking , and doin g routine m aintena nce o f
special equipment.

♦ Visits by celebrities, dignitaries, or officials, with or

without entourage - protective or otherwise.

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In Response to Emergencies

The SCS can be configured u sing the Admin Console u tility to allo w for
quick responses to unexpected disruptions of normal activity that could
be caused by power, fire, police, health, or other emergencies.

HOW IT WORKS

The Admin Console maintains tracking, reporting, and functional
relationships between the various components in a surveillance control
system.

Configuration Management

It is possible for the Admin Console to maintain several separate
configurations for a given system. They could be very similar or differ
greatly.

One configuration, for example, could be very different than the typical
configuration used, because its purpose may be to watch over a particular
activity, such as the taking of an equipment and supplies invent ory when
the facility is closed to the public.

User Control

In addition to controlling individual cameras, the Admin Console
provides the user with selections from lists of presets and sequences.

♦ If the user chooses a preset, a group of monitors will

display a set of video outputs from a group of cameras at
preset positions.

♦ A sequence, on the other hand, is a self-generated series of

views - one of several cameras on one monitor (a Tour
Sequence) or of group presets (a Group Sequence).

Installation

Installing the Admin Console so ftware only takes a few minutes and is
very simple to complete. Whether installing from a CD-ROM or floppy
diskettes, a series of Windows’ dialogue boxes guide the installation onto
the PC.

The subsequent task of configuring the so ftware, once installed, can ra nge
from modest, for a small system, to complex, for a very large,
complicated system, such as in an airport.

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When it comes to security surveillance, all potential contingencies sh ould
be considered when p lanning a system’s functionality. The Admin
Console is the tool that simplifies this process.

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Admin Console INSTALLATION

Part of installing the Admin Console means copying program files from
either a CD-ROM or a set of floppy diskettes onto th e hard d rive o f a
dedicated PC. The Admin Console is a tool that allows an administrator
to configure the SCS (Surveillance Control System) with information
compiled about components and users, and to use well-planned presets
and sequences.

PLATFORM

As with any PC application that must be reliable, Admin Console should
be the primary program running on the computer it is installed on. There
should be little other than Admin Console running on the same computer.

The PC used for Admin Console should have the following
characteristics:

Hardware Requirements

IBM PC or 100% compatible, Pentium-133MHz or higher, 16MB RAM,
20MB of available hard drive space for the installation of the Admin
Console, with additional space available for conf iguration database
(.adm) and log files.

In addition, the Admin Console PC must be equipped with an Ethernet
network interface card using the TCP/IP protocol.

Operating System Requirements

♦ Microsoft Windows 95 OSR 2, 98 SE, NT 4.0, 2000

Video Display Setting Requirements

♦ 256 colors or higher
♦ 800 x 600 resolution

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Admin Console INSTALL

FROM DISKETTES

1. Insert diskette 1 into the floppy drive.

2. From the Windows’ Start menu, select Run.

3. Type a:\setup, then click OK or press the Enter key.

4. Respond to the dialogue boxes that appear by following the

directions given.

5. Remove each diskette when prompted, and replace it with the

next one.

The last diskette asks you to click Fin ish in order to complete setu p.

FROM CD-ROM

Insert the CD-ROM program disk into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer. The Admin Console program will begin installing
automatically. Respond to the dialog boxes by following th e directions
given.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

The next section will guide you through the phases involved with the
setup and configuration of the Admin Console.

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Admin Console CONFIGURATION

The tasks covered in the Installation section, beginning on page 10, must be
completed before attempting to configure the Admin Console.

The Admin Console configuration is a three-step process:

♦ Mark copies of drawings of the facility under

surveillance.

♦ Fill in the appropriate worksheets p rovided at the end

of this manual. (This will result in a survey of all the
components in your system, and how they interact with
one another.)

♦ Enter the values collected on the worksheets into the

Admin Console. (The v alues entered determine th e
operation of the Surveillance Control System (SCS) in
complete detail by creating relationships among all of
the components, including th e users.)

Once existing copies o f the facility’s drawings are marked, there is a basis
for assigning logical or area/local numbers, titles, and practical names for
the various components o f the surveillance system . With this information,
you can then continue with the Admin Console worksheet tasks indicated
below.

WORKSHEET TASKS

The Admin Console worksheets aid in the collection and organization of
information needed to configure the SCS. One person can complete all of
the worksheets in a smaller system, but to speed up any installation,
consider assigning a team of several individuals to compl ete different
worksheets concurrently.

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Perhaps the surveillance system you are working with is small enough for
you to collect the required information, and input those values d irectly on
to the Admin Console screens.

However, if the system is more complex, it is best to gather and write
down the information needed for the initial configuration of Admin
Console.

If settings need to be modified or updated in the future because of a
change in surveillance needs, or changes made in the components of the
system, the worksheets can be used to track past, current, and to-be
configurations. The worksheets make it very easy to do this, regar dless
of the size of your system.

As with any system conf iguration, it is wise to keep initial and updated
worksheets on file, just in case there is ever a need to re-enter the data, or
trouble shoot th e system.

INSTRUCTIONS

The title of each worksheet is the sam e as the title of the Admin Console
window it supports. For example, the “Operators” worksheet supports
the “Operators” window. T he fields th at need to be filled in on the
various Admin Console windows correspond to the sequence presented
on the worksheets.

1. Reproduce the worksheets supplied with the system.

You may only need a single copy of a certain worksheet, but dozens of
copies of others, depending on the size and components that make up
your surveillance system .

Copy pages from the actual worksheets located in the back of this manual.

CHECKLIST

Worksheets are arranged alphabetically to make them easy to find.
However, the checklist below indicates a workable sequence for
completing them.

For a team approach to information collection, use b est judgment to
decide how to distribute the worksheet among several individuals.

 SCS-CPU Setup

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 Matrix Frame
 Cameras
 System Controllers
 Monitors
 Alarm Input/Output
 Operators
 Tour Sequences
 Camera Presets
 Group Pr esets
 Group Sequences
 Alarm Definition(s)
 Alarm Target Definition(s)
 Alarm Target Assignment(s)

 Camera -to- Monitor Permission(s)
 Controller -to-Camera View Permission(s)
 Controller -to-Camera Control Permission(s)
 Controller -to-Monitor Permission(s)
 Controller -to-Group Sequence Permission(s)
 Controller -to- Alarm IO Permission(s)
 Controller -to- Alarm Permission(s)
 Operator -to- Contr olle r Per missi ons
 Event Scheduler

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LOGIN

When running Admin Console after having installed it, and each
subsequent tim e that it is r un, this lo gin screen will appear.

Enter the user login name (default = admin) and user password (default =
sx850) to open the application.

♦ Note: Both the user login name and password fields are case

sensitive.

It is recommended that after entering the Admin Console th e first time,
that the user login name and password are changed from the defaults, in
order to control administrative access.

During the configuration, add user names and passwords at various access
levels as needed. See the Account Manager section.

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FIRST-TIME OPERATION

CPU Setup

When Admin Console is run the first time, the following window will
appear after you enter the default login name and password.

On this window you must match the CPU configuration in the software
with the actual CPU running the SCS.

1. Enter the IP address for the Main A CPU.

Ask your installer or network administrator for the IP address for the
Main A CPU. This will let the Admin Console software k now where to
load the configuration database, when initiated later.

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2. If your system is equipped with a redundant CPU, then

check the “Redundant” box and enter the IP address

for the Main B CPU.

Ask your installer or network administrator for the IP address for the
Main B CPU. If the system has just a single CPU, leave th e redundant
check box blank. The Main B CPU I P address will n ot be required.

3. Click the green check mark to save this setting.

4. Decide on the operational mode for the SCS CPU.

Click the “Size” tab on the right side o f the CPU System Configuratio n
window. This is where you will specify the size of your CPU. As you
click on Standard, Enhanced, or High-Speed, each will display its
maximum capacities. The maximum capacity is th e largest su pported
number of each of the components listed. You must match the MCPU
capacity with the capacity in this window.

Standard

If any of the components in your system exceed the maximum capacity
listed, you must choose the next highest system type. For example, if the
number of each of your system’s components are less than the maximums
listed for “Standard”, but you have 65 monitors, you would need to select
“Enhanced” as your system type.

Enhanced

This is the next SCS CPU type available. Using the Enhanced CPU type
will increase the capacity of the system. This can be chosen as long as
your system MCPU is the correct v ersion f or this type.

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High-Speed

This is the largest CPU type available, providing th e capacity for
handling the largest number of components.

5. Click on Standard, Enhanced, or High-Speed, and then

click the green check mark to save.

6. You can then click on the EXIT button to leave this

window.

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Scheduled Modes

If the Scheduled Modes check box is selected on the CPU System
Configuration window’s “Size” tab, an administrator can configure up to
four different modes of operation that can then be scheduled to become
active as desired. The configuration of these modes are programmed, or
set by an administrator during the configuration of the system’s
compone nts th rough Adm in Consol e.

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VIEWING AND PROGRAMMING

In each of the components’ permissions tabs that contain a section like
the one shown to the left, modes can be viewed and programmed.

Clicking the View option button allows you to view permissions for the
mode chosen, and defaults to programming for the same mode. In the
case of the graphic to the left, mode 1 is set for viewing, and thereby
programming.

The permissions grid reflects the contents of the mode whose view is
selected with the View o ption b utton. In the image below, the p ermission
grid is displaying the contents of mode 2.

More than one mode can be programmed at the same time by clicking on
the Prog check boxes of the other mode numbers that you wish to
program simult aneously. This will append, o r add any p ermissions that
are then changed on the permissions grid, but will not duplicate entire
modes or overwrite existing permissions in the other modes.

The image to the left indicates that the permissions grid would now be
displaying the contents of mode 3 (which is also by default being

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programmed), and would simultaneously be programming any
subsequent changes into modes 1 and 4 as well.

It is not necessary to perform a Save for each mode viewed or
programmed. Saving permissions, when completed, automatically saves
all four modes, regardless of the current View or Prog selection.
Permissions are described on page 47.

MAIN MENU

After entering the CPU IP address, selecting your system’s size, and
exiting, the following window will appear, which is the Admin Console
main menu. This window will be the first one you see from now on
whenever you enter the Admin Console.

The main menu is the heart of the Admin Console configuration soft ware.
Each component, sequence, setup, and management task will be accessed
from this main window.

Each section will be utilized in order to configure and maintain th e SCS.

To view information about this application, such as the version of the
software, click on the Panasonic logo. An “About” window will appear.

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DATABASE MANAGEMENT

The active database for this system is the one r esiding within the
Surveillance Control System (SCS). Admin Console is used to create that
database initially, and from that point forward works with copies of it in
order to establish and maintain useful variations.

AT INSTALLATION

When Admin Console is first installed, an administrator must create and
name a new database. The database is stored on the Admin Console
computer’s hard drive.

The administrator then enters all the information available about frames,
components, users, and sequences, and sav es these details into the
database using the Database Manager.

Create a Database on page 23 for initial and subs equent d atabase

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creations.

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Database Archive

The Database Archive section of the Database Manager window is where
each configuration file (database) is manipulated. Several functions that
can be performed with th e configuration files are selecting, creating,
copyin g, rena ming, or dele ting.

This section also incl udes o ptions to backup or restore a configuration file
to or from removable media or an alternate location, such as a floppy

diskette or network drive.

Select

New

Copy

Rename

Delete

Restore

Backup

Create a Database

Database Manager is entered in to b y clicking the first icon o n the
“Management” row of the main menu – the picture of the open folder.
When entering Database Manager for the first time, there will not be
any .adm files listed, as none have yet been created. An administrator
must create and name a new database for configuration.

1. Click on the Database Manager button on the main

menu.

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2. Click on the “New” button – the 2nd button under the

Database Archive section.

3. Type in a new name for the new database in this field

4. Click the green check mark.

Enter any name that f its in the space p rovided. It is best if the name is
practical, and easy to understand by anyone using the system. You will
be returned to the main menu after naming the database.

This database will reside in the Admin Console. Adding and saving
information about the components and desired operation of the system
will configure it.

Select a Database

VIEWING AND RECONFIGURING

Whenever you wish to view or edit settings from the components,
sequences, or setup choices on the main menu, you must have the
database whose contents you wish to work with open. If you have just
entered Admin Console, and click on one of those options, you will
automatically be prompted to select a database. The database you choose
will open, and will immediately be followed by the option window you
have chosen. The database you select becomes the default database for
all settings until you go back to Database Manager to choose or create a
different one.

1. Highlight the name of a database.

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2. Click the Select button - the 1st button under the

Database Archive section, or double click on the

desired database.

When changing the database you are working with, Admin Console will
open the selected database, making it the default, and will close the
Database Manager win dow. You will b e returned to th e main menu,
ready for the configuration or review of the database you just selected.

Copy a Database

MAKING SIMILAR OR ALTERNATIVE DATABASES

An administrator can make copies of a database, as desired, and name
them to reflect their purpose. This would normally be done to enable the
system to respond to changing conditions and su rveillance needs with out
having to completely recreate a database to accommodate these changes.

1. Highlight the name of the database you wish to copy

in the Database Manager window.

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2. Click the Copy button - the 3rd button under the

Database Archive section.

3. Name the copy in the space provided

4. Click the green check mark.

Enter any name that f its the sp ace provided. It is best if the name is
practical and easy to understand by anyone using the system.

Rename a Database

Renaming a database is useful when creating several configurations to fit
the needs of specific occasions, and changing the name to ensure each file
has been updated. For example, if date codes or initials are used in the
name or description of a database, an administrator may want to revise
the date code or user initials as necessary.

1. To rename a database, highlight a database name.

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2. Click the Rename button - the 4th button under the

Database Archive section.

3. In the “Rename to:” box, type the new name desired.

4. Click the green check mark

Delete a Database

In order to reduce the number of configuration files listed in Database
Manager, and thereby decrease the potential for confusion as to which file
is loaded on the SCS CPU, outdated or unused configuration files can be
deleted. If the files may be needed again in the future, it is recommended
that you backup the files to an alternate location (

page 26), so they

see

can be deleted from the Admin Console, and restored later if necessary.

1. To delete a database, highlight the database name.

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2. Click the Delete button - the 5th button under the

Database Archive section.

The following confirmation message will appear:

3. Click Yes to delete, or No to cancel.

Backup or Restore a Database

It may be necessary at times to save a copy of a particular database for
backup, e-mail, troubleshooting, or other purposes. The Admin Console
allows an administrator to perform both backup and restore functions in
order to maintain copies of the configuration files outside of the Admin
Console system .

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BACKUP A DATABASE

1. Within Database Manager, highlight a database name

and click the Backup button - the 6

Database Archive section.

2. The following window will appear.

th

button under the

3. Choose the drive and folder you wish to backup to,

just as you would in Windows Explorer.

4. Click OK.

This procedure will only copy the highlighted configuration file to the
specified location. It will not remove it from the Admin Console.

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RESTORE A DATABASE

In addition to backing u p a configuration f ile, it may also be necessary at
times to restore a copy of a particular database from a backup, an e-mail,
or from troubleshooting personnel. The Admin Console allows an
administrator to perform a database restore from a source outside of the
Admin Co ns ole .

1. Within Database Manager, click the Restore button -

the last button under the Database Archive section.

2. The following window will appear.

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3. Choose the drive and folder that contains the

desired .adm file, just as you would in Windows

Explorer.

4. Click OK.

Because you may have multiple files saved in the same location, the
restore feature allows an administrator to choose which file to restore.

5. Select the desired file to restore, and click the green

check mark.

The left side of the Database Manager window represents the
configuration files already stored within the Admin Console. The right
side of the window represents the files stored in the folder that you have
just specified.

This procedure will copy the selected configuration f ile into the Admin
Console from removable media or an alternate location, but will not
remove it from its current location.

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Get Current Database

In order to retrieve a copy of the configuration currently running on the
SX850 system, and to bring it into the Admin Console, an administrator
must retrieve it using the Database Transfer section’s “GET from CPU”
option. This option allows the administrator to view, mod ify, copy, or
create new versions of the current configuration once it is imported into
the Admin Co ns ole.

1. From the pull-down menu in the Database Transfer

section select either Main A or Main B CPU.

2. Click the “GET from CPU” button - the left button

under Database Transfer.

3. Enter the new name for this particular database in the

“Save to:” box

4. Click the green check mark.

A copy of the database that is currently running on the selected SCS CPU
is now saved on the Admin Console computer’s hard d rive. It will not be
removed from the Main CPU. At this time, you may view or modify the
configuration.

Load a Database

In order to copy a configured database from the Admin Console onto the
SCS Main CPU, an administrator would need to use the Database
Transfer section’s “PUT to CPU” option.

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Although not mandatory, first saving the current database residing on the
CPU would allow for a comparison of any differences p rior to loading th e
new database. (Unless this is a first tim e operation.)

 Warning: Putting a configuration database onto the SCS CPU

will overwrite its entire existing database.
It is recommended that you save the database
currently running on the Main CPU under a distinctive
name before loading a new database.

The following instruction will guide you through loading a database from
the Admin Console to the CPU.

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the

Get Current Database

section to save

the database that is curr ently loaded in th e CPUs.

1. Select the name of the database to load.

2. From the pull-down menu, select the proper CPU.

For a redundant CPU system, you must load the database onto both CPUs
to insure they are each using the same configuration.

For single CPU system s, choose Main A.

3. Click “PUT to CPU” - the right button under the

Database Transfer section.

A “Confirm PUT Transfer” window will appear. If you choose to
continue, the new database will be loaded, overwriting th e exiting
database, and it will remain on the CPU to run the SCS according to the
configuration.

4. Click Yes to continue the transfer, or No to cancel.

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System Configuration

The system (sys.ini) file resides on the main system CPU, and contains
information that is critical for proper operation. On systems with a
redundant CPU, it may be necessary to modify the system file on both of
the SCS CPUs individually, in order to m aintain p roper o peration.

modify th is file u nless instructed to do so b y qualified p ersonnel.

NOT

DO

The Admin Console uses the System Configuration utility to allow an
administrator to work with th is file. When instr ucted, follow the step s
below for viewing, modifying, b acking up, and restoring the sys.ini file.

SYSTEM TRANSFER

When performing a file transfer in the System Configuration u tility, the
system file is written to the Admin Console computer’s hard drive as
Main A.ini and Main B.ini - depending on which CPU this function was
performed. In most cases, the system file residing on the Admin Console
computer’s hard drive will be an exact duplicate of the file being used on
the system’s CPU( s).

It is possible for the file on the lo cal drive to differ from th e one being
used by the system, when using the restore function. An administrator
must be very careful when using the backup and restore functions, as well
as when retrieving and replacing the system file on the CPU(s). It is very
important that the administrator be aware of which CPU is being updated
at all times.

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RETRIEVE SYSTEM FILE FROM MAIN CPU

1. From the CPU System Configuration window (accessed from

the CPU icon from the main menu’s Setup row), click on the

SYS tab on the right side of the window.

2. The following window will appear.

3. Choose from the SYS Transfer pull-down menu “Main A”.

4. Click the “GET from CPU” button – the left button under SYS

Transfer.

The Admin Console will retrieve the system file from the selected CPU,
and display it in the window p rovided.

At the same time, the system file is saved in the Program
Files\Panasonic\SX850ac folder as “Main A.ini” (or Main B.ini if from
the redu nd ant CPU) .

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5. Modify the system file as needed.

Modifications will not be saved on the Admin Console computer’s h ard
drive until a “PUT to CPU” is performed, which replaces the system file
in the CPU selected.

“Replace System File in Main CPU” below, in

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order to send the updated f ile information to th e system CPU.

REPLACE SYSTEM FILE IN MAIN CPU

1. From the CPU System Configuration window (accessed from

the CPU icon from the main menu’s Setup row), click on the

SYS tab on the right side of the window.

2. Choose from the SYS Transfer pull-down menu “Main A”.

3. Click the “PUT to CPU” button – the right button under SYS

Transfer

This will replace the exiting system file in the specified CPU with the
modified one.

4. A “Confirm PUT Transfer” windows will appear. Click Yes to

continue with the transfer, or No to cancel the transfer.

5. Repeat steps 3-8 for Main B CPU, as needed, selecting “Main

B” from the pull-down menu in steps 3 and 8.

♦ Note: It will be necessary to reboot each CPU when finished so

that the updated information is read and executed
correctly.

 Warning: Main A and Main B system files differ slightly. It is

not recommended that identical system files be
loaded into both Main A and Main B CPUs.

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SYSTEM ARCHIVE

After the Main A and Main B CPU system files have been retrieved for
the first time, it will be possible to view th ese files at a later date without
actually performing a transfer. These files (Main A.ini and Main B.ini)
will be stored in the Program Files\Panaso nic\SX850ac folder on the
Admin Console computer’s hard drive.

Select

In order to view the system file stored on the Admin Console computer’s
hard drive

1. From the CPU System Configuration window (accessed from

the CPU icon from the main menu’s Setup row), click on the

SYS tab on the right side of the window.

2. Choose from the SYS Archive pull-down menu “Main A”.

3. Click the Select button.

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Backup

After the Main A and Main B CPU system files have been retrieved for
the first time, it will be possible to save th ese files to a different location,
such as to floppy diskette. These files (Main A.ini and Main B.ini) are
stored in the Program Files\P anasonic\SX8 50ac folder o n th e Admin
Console computer’s hard drive. Performing a backup from the SYS
Archive section will save a copy of the specified system file to an
alternate location of your choice.

1. Choose from the SYS Archive pull-down menu “Main A”.

2. Click the Backup button under the SYS Archive section.

3. When the “Browse for Folder” window appears, browse to

the desired location.

4. Click the OK button.

5. Repeat for “Main B” system file.

Restore

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At some time, it may be necessary to restore or replace the current system
files with a saved (backed up) version, for example, during system
troubleshooting. The restore function will copy the Main A.ini and Main
B.ini files from the location you specify, and put them into the Program
Files\Panasonic\SX850ac directory on the Admin Console computer’s
hard drive.

1. Choose from the SYS Archive pull-down menu “Main

A”.

2. Click the Restore button under the SYS Archive

section.

3. When the “Browse for Folder” window appears,

browse to the location that the saved system file

resides.

This would the location you backed the file up to.

4. Click the OK button.

The system file (Main A.ini) th at is stor ed in the Program
Files\Panasonic\SX850ac folder will be replaced with the file from th e
location that you specified.

5. Load the restored file into the Main A CPU if desired.

“Replace System File in Main CPU” section on page 34.

See

6. Repeat for “Main B” system file, choosing “Main B” in

step1.

Wizard

When you want to make changes to the system file’s [System] sectio n ­which defines the values for Cameras, Monitors, and Keyboards - you can
use the wizard function in the SYS Archive section o f the CPU
Configuration Window to do this automatically.

If the values for these components already exist in your system file, they
will be edited, if necessary, to reflect the recommended settings. If the
values for these components do not already exist in your system file, the
wizard will add them to th e system file.

1. Choose from the SYS Archive pull-down menu “Main

A”.

2. Click the Wizard button under the SYS Archive section.

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3. When the Confirm window opens for you to confirm

the changes to be made, click Yes to continue and

edit the file, or click No to cancel the wizard function.

The Wizard button’s appearance will change to indicate if any changes to
the system file are recommended. The gauge ar ea on the lef t side o f this
icon indicates if the [System] components’ settings are: A) too low for the
CPU size selected (yellow), B) matching the CPU size selected (yellow
and green), or C) too high for the CPU size selected (yellow, green, and
red).

Too low
for CPU

setting

Matches

CPU

setting

Too high

for CPU

setting

When the icon displays yellow and green, indicating that the settings
match the CPU size selected, there is no action required. If the icon
indicates settings ar e too low or too high, click the Wizard button to have
the settings changed to match your system. You will then be prompted to
confirm that you want the suggested modifications of the system file to
take place.

INPUT TO SCREEN

You will begin configuring the database with these Setu p row buttons off
the main menu:

Matrix Frame

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Areas

CPU

Configuration

Event

Scheduler

SCS CPU Configuration

This configuration has already been made at the end of CPU Setup on
page 17. If this needs to be changed, r e turn to CPU Setu p starting on
page 15.

• Tip: The title bar of each option window you enter will show

the name of the main menu option being displayed,
followed by the name of the current default database
(.adm) file being viewed or edited. In the case below, the
option being displayed is matrix frames, and the database
file being used is std.adm.

Main menu

option you are

working with.

Database (.adm)

file you are

working with.

Matrix Frames

These processor nodes provide access to the system’s matrix-switching
devices.

DEFINITION

1. Click on the Matrix Frame button on the main menu.

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♦ Note: Each field preceded by purple text must be given a unique

number - different from other configured frame records.

2. Click the Add Record button.

3. Enter all information required about each Matrix Frame.

MATRIX FRAMES - Definition

Field Data

ID Unique record ID assigned by the Admin Console as a frame is

added, in order to identify one frame to the system. 1 to 1,098.

The Admin Console automatically generates this number in
consecutive order. Upon adding frames, the system will automatically
assign the next available number.

Component ID and sequence ID numbers are used primarily in the
permission tabs to identify one component or sequence from another
in row and column style. Since logical and local numbers are not
necessarily unique or consecutive, and the permission grids must be
displayed as consecutive, unique numbers, the Admin Console
generates these ID numbers.

Sys ID Usually the number 1. In the case of a very large physical installation,

such as an airport with several buildings, the surveillance system may
be divided into several smaller systems — with numbers 2, 3, etc.
assigned by an SCS administrator.

I/F Numeric Ethernet interface number identifying a port on a CPU where

the matrix frame will connect. 0 to 15, though generally 0, 1, or 2.

IPA Unique Internet Protocol address assigned by the system

administrator. Dotted decimal, 15 characters. Example:

128.010.050.125

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MATRIX FRAMES - Definition

Field Data

Name A name for the matrix frame, easy to remember, and practical.

Alphanumeric, 16 characters.

Boot The name of the file used by the frame’s booting process. Use the

default filename unless instructed to do so by qualified personnel.

Be sure to check a frame type first, such as controller, OSD, switch, or
alarm I/O so that the default frame boot name will be filled in
automatically.

If the boot name field is filled in before the type is selected, the default
boot name will not be inserted.

Location A name for the matrix frame, easy to remember, and practical.

Alphanumeric, 16 characters.

Manufacturer’s serial number. Alphanumeric, 16 characters.

Ser.

MXCONT

MXOSD

MXALM Check  if one (or more) Alarm Input WJ-PB85A32 or Alarm Output

LCPU Address Set the matrix frame LCPU identifier on the rotary switches SW12,

Check  if one (or more) WJ-PB85X08 input cards is installed.
If MXCONT (camera control function) is ’d, then select range of

numbers in Input Ports.

This range will be unique to the entire frame for the controller function,
regardless of the number of input cards installed within the frame.

Check  if one (or more) WJ-PB85T0B OSD cards is installed.
If MXOSD (on screen display function) were ’d, you would need to

select a range of numbers in Output Ports.

This range will be unique to the entire frame for the OSD function
regardless of the number of OSD cards installed within the frame.

MXSW Check  if one (or more) WJ-PB85C16 video crosspoint input cards

and WJ-PB85M16 video crosspoint output cards are installed.
If MXSW (switching function) were ’d, you would need to select a

range of numbers in Input Ports and Output Ports.

These ranges will be unique to the entire frame for the switching
function regardless of the number of input or output cards installed
within the frame.

WJ-PB85L32 card(s) is installed in this frame.
If MXALM (alarm I/O function) is ’d, then select a range of numbers

in I/O Ports.

This range will be unique to the entire frame for the alarm I/O function,
regardless of the number of alarm I/O cards installed within the frame.

SW10, and SW9. 0-0-1 to F-F-F.

4. Click the green check mark to save.

You will remain in the “Add” mode, allowing you to enter information
about another frame.

5. To exit the “Add” mode, click the red X.

You will exit the “Add” mode.

6. To edit a configured frame, highlight a frame ID and click the

Edit button.

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• Tip: You may also double click on a frame ID in the list to enter

the edit mode.

7. Edit the desired fields.

8. Click the green check mark to save and exit the edit mode, or

click the red X to cancel.

9. To delete a frame, highlight a frame ID and click the Delete

Record button.

A confirmation m essage will appear. Click No to cancel, or click Yes to
delete the selected frame.

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COMPONENTS

Each one of these buttons opens a window that re quires information from
one or more of the Setup Worksheets that you have completed.

Input the required information for each of these components separately:
cameras, system controllers, monitors, alarm I/O ports, alarms, and
operators.

Cameras

(System)

Controllers

Monitors (Alarm)

I/O Ports

Alarms Operators

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Cameras

Every camera in the system can be identified in several ways. Not only is
there a physical identification to a p articular installation ( such as th e
cabling run and port connection), but there is also in formation that
changes when a camera is removed and/or is replaced at any given
location. Each camera has a record that contains its details.

An operator calls a camera by its logical camera number. However,
configurations can be viewed in the Admin Console not only by logical
number, but also by ID number, control port, or video port.

DEFINITION

OR

Add, delete, edit, or replicate camera records as necessary using the four
icons at the bottom of this win dow.

♦ Note: When deleting or modifying a camera, be sure to check

the “Other” tab to find references to other sections that
the camera will influence.

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 Warning: Deleting a camera will automatically delete the

referenced permissions, but will not change any
other references, such as sequences or alarms.

CAMERAS – Definition

Field Data

ID Unique record ID assigned by the Admin Console as a camera is

added, in order to identify one camera to the system. 1 to 8,192.

The Admin Console automatically generates this number in
consecutive order. Upon adding cameras, the system will
automatically assign the next available number.

Component ID and sequence ID numbers are used primarily in the
permission tabs to identify one component or sequence from another
in row and column style. Since logical and local numbers are not
necessarily unique or consecutive, and the permission grids must be
displayed as consecutive, unique numbers, the Admin Console
generates these ID numbers.

Sys ID Usually the number 1. In the case of a very large physical installation,

such as an airport with several buildings, the surveillance system may
be divided into several smaller systems — with numbers 2, 3, etc.
assigned by an SCS administrator.

Logical Unique number assigned by an SCS administrator, usually designated

by combining two references, such as having the first 2 digits
represent a logical group (such as a group of cameras surveying a
loading dock), and up to three serial digits assigned for other logical

001, 84002, 84003, 84004;

Model Choose from the drop-down list the correct camera model connected

Ports:%%%%%%%%%%%%

Control Name/number of the input port on the Video Input Board WJ-PB85X08

Video Name/number of the input port on the Video Crosspoint Input Board

reasons. 1 to 99,999. Examples: 84

001, 36002, 36003, 36004. An operator will select cameras to

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view by this logical number.

to the specified ports. The Admin Console will automatically enable
the features available with the specific camera model, such as pan/tilt,
iris control, motion detection, configuration menu, control data,
zoom/focus, presets, VD2 synchronization, RS485, or function codes.

If the desired camera model is not listed, choose <Other>. Enable the
appropriate features manually, according to the manufacturer’s
camera description, by checking the associated check boxes.

Check the “control data” box when a control data signal should be
sent to the camera.

When RS485 is chosen, the Cfg (configure) button will become
enabled. Click the Cfg button to configure the RS485 port for the
following settings: baud rate, parity, data length, stop bits, daisy
on/off, and choosing a 2 or 4 wire connection.

Matrix Control (MXCONT) function to which the camera cable is
connected. 1 to 8,192.

WJ-PB85C16 Matrix Switch (MXSW) function to which the output of
the WJ-PB85X08 card is connected. 1 to 8,192.

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CAMERAS – Definition

Field Data

Video Signal%%%%%

Compensation: Cable length from camera to the video import board: short, medium, or

long. The system compensates for these three values by modifying
the signal strength.

Loss Threshold

On-Screen Display

Location Practical name to help an administrator identify a camera by location.

Enter a signal level at which the system will detect video loss. 0 to 15.

Enter an alphanumeric Title to be displayed.

Chose the device that generates the time and date (T&D), the camera
ID (ID), and the Title specified. Choose either MXOSD or MXCONT
for each of the three components of the display.

If a WJ-PB85D01 character generator daughter board is installed on
the Control Video Input Board WJ-PB85X08 you can choose
MXCONT for some or all of the generation, otherwise, choose
MXOSD.

Alphanumeric, 16 characters. Examples: main concourse, loading
dock, boiler room.

Manufacturer’s serial number. Alphanumeric, 16 characters.

Ser.

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REPLICATE A CAMERA DEFINITION

1. Highlight a configured camera ID and click the

Replicate Record button.

A confirmation m essage will appear asking “Are y ou sure you want to
REPLICATE this camera?” and explaining the replication rules.

[1] Records will be generated according to ID.
[2] ID will be incremented to the n ext available value.
[3] Logical #, Control & Video Ports will be incremented f rom a

specified base value you assign.
[4] If a record already exists with a matching value for any of these

unique fields, that Target assignment will b e skipped
[5] All other record values will be identical to the Source record.

2. Click Yes to continue or No to cancel.

3. Enter the desired amount of camera records to create

in the Target Size box.

4. Enter the beginning Base Values of the logical camera

number, control port, and video port from where you

wish to begin incrementing.

5. Click the green check mark to add the series of

cameras, or click the red X to cancel.

Note: After clicking the green check mark, a Replication Summary



window will appear, which will let you know how many records were
actually generated, and indicate if any records could not be created due to
a conflict with an exiting record. If any of the required unique v alues
involved are already in use, the entire record will be skipped; existing
records will not be overwritten.

If a conflict exists, you will be asked if you wish to see a list of the
records that were skipped. Click Yes to see the Replication Activi ty Log
list, or click No if you do not wish to see the list. It is recommended that

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you view the list, so that you can modify the conflicting value(s) as
necessary, and add the record(s) you desire.

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PERMISSIONS

The permission tabs allow an administrator to easily permit or deny
components’ access to o ther components.

By default, all components are allowed to access all other components.
An administrator must deny permissions.

1. Highlight a camera and click on the Cam Ctrl

permission tab.

The

Cam Ctrl

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a
system controller to control specific cameras. The Modes section of this
tab is described on page 18.

♦ Note: Allowing a system controller to control a certain camera

will automatically allow the same controller to view the

specified camera.

Cameras are displayed in th e list on th e left by ID number, b ut can also be
viewed by logical number, control port, or video port. The grid on the
right represents the f ollowing:

First row = controller IDs 0-9, second row = controller IDs 10-19, etc.

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Green blocks indicate an allowed permission, and white blocks indicate
that permission is denied.

2. Double click on a specific controller to invert or

alternate between permit or deny.

♦ Note: Be sure to click the save button (the picture of the floppy

disk) before exiting each particular permission tab to
ensure the changes will be saved correctly.

3. Highlight a row, a column, or click and drag to

highlight a group of controllers.

4. Click the Invert Grid Selection button to change the

state of the permission for the highlighted group, or

5. Click on the Permit All button to turn the entire grid

green – allowing all controllers permission to control

the specified camera, or

6. Click on the Deny All button to turn the entire grid

white – denying all controllers permission to control

the specified camera, or

7. Click on the Copy Grid button to copy the permission

grid from a specific camera to other cameras.

 Warning: Copying Cam Ctrl permissions to other cameras will

also copy Cam View permissions to the specified
cameras.

A confirmation m essage will appear asking “Are y ou sure you want to
COPY the Cam Ctrl & Cam View permission for this Camera?” and
explaining the copying rules.

[1] Permissions will be copied by Camera ID.
[2] If permission already exists for a Camera th at falls within the T arget

range, that original permission will be overwritten.

8. Click Yes to continue or No to cancel.

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The copy source is the highlighted camera ID from where the Cam Ctrl
permissions will b e copied.

9. Enter the Target ID range of camera ID numbers, with

the beginning number in the START box, and the

ending number in the END box.

 Warning: Permissions existing for cameras within the specified

range will be overwritten.

10. Repeat steps 1-9 for all other permission tabs.

The

Cam View

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny

a system controller to view specific cameras. The Modes section of this

 Warning: Denying a system controller to view a certain

camera will automatically deny the same controller
to control the specified camera.

tab is described on page 18.
The

Monitor

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a
camera the ability to be displayed on a monitor. A monitor ID can be
determined by its area\local number by entering each value into the
appropriate box, and then clicking the “Search for Monitor by Area &
Local” button.

11. Component Definition button.

Highlight a component within the permission grid, and click the
definition button. A window will appear; giving a quick view of that
component’s configured definition.

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This button is available in each of the permission tabs for each
component, on the “Other” tab in the Cameras window, and the Areas
window.

12. Click on the “x” in the upper right corner to close.

OTHER

The “Other” tab shows which other SCS components or sequences are
configured to include the highlighted camera.

This section is informational only. Changes cannot be made to other
components or sequences from this window. Changes must be made
from each specific component o r sequence’s menu option.

On the image below, for example, tour sequence n umber 1 is configured
to include camera ID 1. The tour sequence section of this tab for camera
ID 1 was automatically upd ated when to ur sequence 1 was cr eated to
include this camera. To remove camera 1 from tour sequence 1, you
would need to exit the Cameras window, and enter the Tour Sequences
window from the main menu, and edit sequence number 1.

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CAMERA POSITIONS

An operator, from a system controller, can control each camera in the
system that supports Presets by pressing th e Camera Positio n button o n
the controller. The operator cannot define positions, but rather, can only
recall positions (which are a combination of Camera ID and CPreset
numbers) that have already been defined.

The Camera Positions setting in Admin Console allows administrators to
define and consolidate the Camera ID and CPreset numbers into a
Position ID number that the operator can then conveniently call from the
system controller .

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1. Click on the down arrow in the lower right corner of the

Cameras icon on the main menu, and choose Positions.

The Position ID is automatically inserted and in cremented by the
application.

2. Enter a Logical number for the position record you are

creating.

3. Click in the Camera field. A list of available cameras

that support Presets will appear on the right of this

window.

4. Choose the desired camera by double-clicking on its

ID number.

5. Click in the CPreset field and type in the desired

preset number.

6. Click in the Scene field and enter a description of the

camera view in that position, if desired.

You can add, edit, delete, or replicate Position IDs as n eeded using the
four icons at the bottom of this win dow.

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System Controllers

A system controller is a device used by an operator to control specific
components within the SCS, such as: cameras, monitors, alarms, alarm
outputs, etc. Controllers ar e generally identified to an operator using their
ID number, but can be viewed in the Admin Console by ID, IPA, EA, or
Area.

DEFINITION

Add, edit, or delete controller records as n ecessary using the three icons
at the bottom of this window.

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SYSTEM CONTROLLERS – Definition

Field Data

ID Unique record ID assigned by the Admin Console as a system

controller is added, in order to identify one controller to the system.

The Admin Console automatically generates this number in
consecutive order. Upon adding controllers, the system will
automatically assign the next available number.

Component ID and sequence ID numbers are used primarily in the
permission tabs to identify one component or sequence from another
in row and column style. Since logical and local numbers are not
necessarily unique or consecutive, and the permission grids must be
displayed as consecutive, unique numbers, the Admin Console
generates these ID numbers. 1 to 128.

Area Unique number identifying a Monitor Surveillance Area (MSA)

comprised of an array of monitors and one or more keyboard
controllers. 1 to 128

Inserting a “0” indicates area 0. This will disable the Area field in the
OSD on the monitor. It is recommended that the use of areas be
restricted to values of 1 to 128. Only use area “0” when no areas are
needed within the entire system.

Click the Area button on the main window to view all components
defined in a specific area.

Priority This number assigns this controller an order of precedence. Applies

only when operator priorities are the same. The controller with the
lower number priority takes over the part of the system it is
addressing.

If more than one controller with the same priority is operating at the
same time, access is given and held for the latest call to a function, in
other words, on a last-come first-served basis. Alarm priorities have
precedence over operator priorities. 0 to 65,534.

Boot File The name of the file used by the Ethernet keyboard’s boot process.

Use the default filename unless instructed otherwise by qualified
personnel. Alphanumeric, 12 characters.

Be sure to select WV-CU850 Controller type FIRST so that the default
boot name will be filled in automatically. This is the only system
controller type that will require a boot name.

If the boot name field is filled in before WV-CU850 type is selected,
the default boot name will not be inserted.

Timeout Amount of time that must elapse after the user stops entering

keystrokes, before the system logs off the operator from this
controller. (hr:min:sec) 00:00:00 to 11:59:59

The controller timeout works in conjunction with the operator timeout.
The system will choose the lowest timeout value of the two.

Entering a “0” into this field will cause the timer to never expire
regardless of the operator timeout value.

Model Pull-down and select the correct type of system controller. This will

enable or disable fields that are specific to each particular controller.
CU350 (RS485), CU850 (Ethernet), PFW100 [CU350] (RS485),
PFW100 [CU850] (Ethernet), PFW850 (Ethernet), RS232 (serial), or
ActiveX.

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SYSTEM CONTROLLERS – Definition

Field Data

IPA Unique Internet Protocol Address assigned by the system

administrator. Dotted decimal, 15 characters. Example:

128.010.050.125. Each of the four groups of numbers with values
between 0 and 255.

Depending on the model number chosen, the following will apply:

WV-CU350: If this controller is not connected to an RS485 Expander
Unit, use the default IPA. If this controller is connected to an RS485
Expander Unit, enter the IPA for the expander unit.

WV-CU850: A unique IPA is necessary within the scheme of the
MCPU interface IPA.

PFW100 [CU350]: Same as the WV-CU350.

PFW100 [CU850]: Same as the WV-CU850.

PFW850: Enter the IPA of the desktop computer the PFW850 is

installed, making sure it is within the scheme of the MCPU interface
IPA.

RS-232: If this controller is not connected to an RS485 Expander
Unit, use the default IPA. If this controller is connected to an RS485
Expander Unit, enter the IPA for the expander unit.

ActiveX: Enter the IPA of the desktop computer that ActiveX is
running from, making sure it is within the scheme of the MCPU
interface IPA.

EA Numeric address for an Ethernet controller. This field is only required

if Model WV-CU850 is chosen. Dotted hexadecimal Example:

23.56.82.13.60.82 (Also known as MAC address.)

Port Numeric identifier of the port used by an RS-485 controller (CU350

and PFW100A) (port 1-12) or RS232 controller (Port 1,2, or 3). Match
the data port that this keyboard is connected and use the proper IPA
for the MCPU default or RS485 Expander Unit.

This port address will be unique within the IPA specified for the MCPU
or RS485 Expander.

Location A practical name that will identify where this controller can be found.

Alphanumeric, 16 characters.

Name A name for the controller, easy to remember, and practical.

Alphanumeric, 16 characters.

Manufacturer’s serial number. Alphanumeric, 16 characters.

Ser.

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PERMISSIONS

Modify or copy system controller permissions in the same manner described in
the Camera Permissions section, beginning on page 52.

The

Cam Ctrl

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a
system controller the ability to control specific cameras. The Modes
section of each of the permissions tabs is described on page 18.

♦ Note: Allowing a system controller to control a certain camera

will automatically allow the same controller to view the

specified camera.

 Warning: Copying Cam Ctrl permissions to other system

controllers will also copy Cam View permissions to the

specified controller.

The

Cam View

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny

a controller to v iew specific cameras.

♦ Note: Denying a system controller to view a certain camera will

automatically deny the same controller to control the
specified camera.

The

Monitor

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a
controller’s ability to seize a specific monitor. A monitor ID, if unknown,
can be determined by its area and local number, by entering each value
into the appropriate boxes, and then clicking the “Search for Monitor by

 Warning: Copying Cam View permissions to other system

controllers will also copy Cam Ctrl permissions to
the specified controllers.

Area & Local” button.
The

Group Seq

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny
a controller’s ability to control a group sequence. If the group sequence
ID is unknown, you can enter the area and local numbers of the sequence

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in the appropriate boxes, and click th e “Search for Group Seq by Area &
Local” button.

The

Alarm

controller’s ability to seize a specific alarm.
The

Alarm I/O

a controller’s ability to seize a specific IO port.

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a

permission tabs allows an administrator to permit or deny

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Monitors

Monitors are generally viewed within the Admin Console by ID number,
but can be viewed by area\local number, since the user will operate the
SCS by selecting a monitor b y local number within a specific area.

Area\local numbers are displayed in the Admin Console as one whole
number. The four right-most digits represent the local number and the
left-most one, two, or three digits will represent the area. For example,
10034 represents area 1 and local number 34, or 251100 represents area
25 and local number 1100.

DEFINITION

Add, edit, delete, or replicate monitor records as needed using the four
icons at the bottom of this win dow.

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♦ Note: When deleting or modifying a monitor, be sure to check

the “Other” tab to find references to other sections that
the monitor will influence.

♦ Note: When changing the Monitor Surveillance Area (MSA) of a

monitor, make sure that any affected presets or alarm
action target assignments are within the same area.

 Warning: Deleting a monitor will automatically delete the

referenced permissions, but will not change any
other references, such as sequences, presets, etc.

MONITORS – Definition

Field Data

ID Unique record ID assigned by the Admin Console as a monitor is

added, in order to identify one programmed monitor of to the system.

The Admin Console automatically generates this number in
consecutive order. Upon adding monitors, the system will
automatically assign the next available number.

Component ID and sequence ID numbers are used primarily in the
permission tabs to identify one component or sequence from another
in row and column style. Since logical and local numbers are not
necessarily unique or consecutive, and the permission grids must be
displayed as consecutive, unique numbers, the Admin Console
generates these ID numbers. 1 to 1,024.

Area Unique number identifying a Monitor Surveillance Area (MSA)

comprised of an array of monitors and one or more keyboard
controllers. 1 to 128.

Inserting a “0” indicates area 0. This will disable the Area field in the
OSD on the monitor.

It is recommended that the use of areas be restricted to values of 1 to

128. Only use area “0” when no areas are needed within the entire
system.

Click the Area button on the main window to view all components
defined in a specific area.

Local Unique number assigned by an SCS administrator, enabling operators

to address this particular monitor within an area. 1 to 9,999.

Operators will address specific monitors by selecting the local number
with an area.

Location Practical name indicating where this monitor is located.

Alphanumeric.

Model Monitor model number assigned by its manufacturer.

Alphanumeric.

Ser. Monitor serial number assigned by its manufacturer.

Alphanumeric.

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REPLICATE A MONITOR DEFINITION

1. Highlight a configured monitor and click the Replicate

button.

A confirmation m essage will appear asking “Are y ou sure you want to
REPLICATE this monitor within this Area?” and explaining the
replication rules.

[1] Records will be generated according to ID.
[2] ID will be incremented to the n ext available value.
[3] Local # will be incremented from a specified base value you assign.
[4] If a record already exists with a matching v alue for any of these

unique fields, that Target assignment will b e skipped
[5] All other record values will be identical to the Source record.

2. Click Yes to continue or No to cancel.

♦ Note: Monitors can only be replicated within an area. If you

wish to replicate monitors in several areas, at least one
monitor must be configured in each area.

3. Enter the desired amount of monitors to create in the

Target Size box.

4. Enter the beginning base value if the local monitor

number that you wish to begin incrementing from.

5. Click the green check mark to add the series of

monitors, or click the red X to cancel.

After clicking the green check mark, a message will appear letting you
know how many records were actually generated, indicating if any
records were skipped.

note section of page 45.

See

 Warning: Monitors existing within the specified range will not

be overwritten.

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PERMISSIONS

Modify or Copy Monitor permissions in the same manner described in the

Camera

Permissions section, beginning on page 52.

The

Camera

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a

monitor the ability to display a specific camera.
The

Controller

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny
a system controller the ability to seize a specific monitor. The Modes
section of this tab is described on page 18.

OTHER

The “Other” tab will represent additional sections that a highlighted
monitor will affect.

This section is informational only, and changes cannot be made to the
Group Sequences, Group Presets, or Targets the specified monitor will
affect. Changes must be made within the specific Group Sequence/Preset
windows, accessed from their respective main menu options.

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Alarm Input/Output

Alarm input and alarm output ports are used for alarm action purposes,
and although each has a specific function, both are configured within this
section. Each I/O card supplies 32 relay circuits in banks of 8. Because
of this, 8 consecutive IDs must be configured with the same directional
type - either input or output. For example, if ID 1 is configured as an
input port, then IDs 2-8 must be input ports as well.

Then, port 9 through port 16 can be configured as output ports if desired.
The port type option b uttons will be grayed o ut until a group of 8 ports is
configured.

Although the system controller o perator must control the I/O ports by
logical number, these ports are viewable within the Admin Console by
both ID and logical port numbers.

DEFINITION

Add, Edit, Delete, or Replicate alarm I/O p ort records as needed u sing the
four icons at the bottom of this win dow.

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A l a r m I/O PORTS – Definition

Field Data

ID Unique record ID assigned by the Admin Console as an I/O port is

added, in order to identify one port to the system.

The Admin Console automatically generates this number in
consecutive order. Upon adding I/O ports, the system will
automatically assign the next available number.

Component ID and sequence ID numbers are used primarily in the
permission tabs to identify one component or sequence from another
in row and column style. Since logical and local numbers are not
necessarily unique or consecutive, and the permission grids must be
displayed as consecutive, unique numbers, the Admin Console
generates these ID numbers. 1 to 1,024.

Logical Assigned by an SCS administrator, enabling operators to address this

port. An operator will select alarm I/O ports by logical number. 1 to
65,534.

Type Click on either Input or Output. Input Example: Fire exit door opening.

Output Examples: Unlock/lock a door. Alarm to firefighters. Call for

police. Call for medical rescue.

Each type must be configured in groups of 8.

Dwell Time Time available for a momentary output. Up to 59:59.999

(min:sec.millisec)

Dwell time will only be enabled for output type I/O circuits.

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REPLICATE AN I/O PORT DEFINITION

1. Highlight a configured port and click the Replicate

Record button.

A confirmation m essage will appear asking “Are y ou sure you want to
REPLICATE this port?” and explaining the replication rules.

[1] Records will be generated according to ID.
[2] ID will be incremented to the n ext available value.
[3] Logical # will be in cremented from a specified base value you assign.
[4] If a record already exists with a matching v alue for any of these

unique fields, that Target assignment will b e skipped
[5] All other record values will be identical to the Source record.

2. Click Yes to continue or No to cancel.

3. Enter the amount of ports to create in the Target Size

box.

4. Enter the beginning Base Value of the logical port

number that you wish to begin incrementing from.

5. Click the green check mark to add the series of ports,

or click the red X to cancel.

After clicking the green check mark, a message will appear letting you
know how many records were actually generated, indicating if any
records were skipped.

 Warning: I/O ports existing within the specified range will not

be overwritten.

note section page 45.

See

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PERMISSIONS

Modify or copy I/O port permissions in the same manner described in the

Camera

Permissions section, beginning on page 52.

The

Controller

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny
a system controller the ability to seize a specific I/O port. The Modes
section of this tab is described on page 18.

The

tab shows which Alarm ID numbers are using a particular

Other

Alarm I/O port.

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Alarms

Alarms play an important role within an SCS. Alarms can automatically
trigger up to ten actions, such as camera spots, tour sequences, or group
sequence, in any combination. These actions allow the system to open or
close a contact connected to an I/O port that will start a siren or poss ibly
turn on a spotlight. They also can alert the operator on a monitor during a
triggered alarm.

In order to configure alarms successfully, an administrator must first
create the alarm targets, and then create re cords that will in itiate th e
actions. Targets are defined as a group of monitors. The alarm actions
are then linked to available alarm targets.

The following are rules to follow when configuring alarms:

An alarm can invoke up to ten actions.

♦

A monitor can be a member of only one target.

♦

A target can contain several monitors exclusively.

♦

Many targets can be linked to each alarm.

♦

The same target can be assigned to more than one

♦

alarm.

Defining an alarm can be a cumbersome task. ID numbers identify each
alarm, source, action ty pe, and target. The following p rocedure will
explain each step so that an alarm target can be defined, an alarm can be
identified by the source, actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered,
and a target can be defined and assigned to display the specified action.

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ALARM TARGET

An alarm target is an ID number that defines a group of one or more
monitors.

Alarm targets are assigned to alarms in order to link alarm actions to
specific monitors. At least one alarm target must be created before you
can create an alarm.

When an alarm is triggered, an action will occur. For example, causing a
camera spot (configured in th e alarm definition) to display on an array o f
monitors assigned to a specific target.

 Warning: Be careful when assigning monitors across areas to

the same target. This will be important when
assigning a target that contains monitors in a
different area than the Alarm Action Tour Sequence.

1. Click on the down arrow in the lower right corner of the

Alarms icon on the main menu, and choose Target Setup.

2. Click the Add Record button to add a target record.

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3. Double click on each monitor ID that you wish to add to

this target record.

As you double click on a monitor ID number’s corresponding box, the
representative box will turn green, indicating that it is now part of this
record.

First row = monitor IDs 0-9, second row = monitor IDs 10-19, etc.
Besides choosing which m onitors will be part of a specific target ID, you

must also choose either Hold or Sequence from the Display Mode section
of this window to define the display mode for the entire target record.
“Hold” is chosen if you wish to have alarms display on only one monitor,
with additional alarms in queue for that m onitor. “Sequence” is chosen if
you wish to have alarms display on a sequence of monitors.

4. Click the green check mark to add the series of monitors,

or click the red X to cancel.

• Tip: The permission grid is shown by monitor ID only.

♦ Note: A monitor can only be a member of one target.

Therefore, when adding additional targets, monitors that
are already assigned to a different target appear as
yellow blocks. Green blocks indicate monitors assigned

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to the highlighted target ID. White blocks are either
unassigned or undefined monitor IDs.

♦ Note: In order to re-assign a monitor to a different target, you

must first remove the specific monitor from its current
target, thus making it available for re-assignment. You
can determine what target ID is it currently assigned to
by clicking on it and seeing the ID number that appears in
the Target box under the grid.

The “Other” tab shows the alarm(s) that the selected target is assigned to.
Targets are assigned to alarms from the Target tab of the Alarms
(Records) window as described below.

Use the Edit Record o r Delete Record icons at the bottom o f this window
to edit or delete alarm target records as needed.

♦ Note: Targets cannot be deleted if they are assigned. The

assignment must be removed from the Alarms window
prior to deleting it.

ALARM DEFINITION

An alarm record is defined by either clicking on the Alarms icon from the
main menu, or clicking on the down arrow in the lower right corner of the
Alarms icon and choosing Records. An Alarm Target must be created
before an alarm can be defined.

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Add, edit, or delete alarm records as needed using the three icons at the
bottom of this window.

Alarms – Definition

Field Data

ID Unique record ID assigned by the Admin Console as an alarm is

added, in order to identify one alarm to the system.

The Admin Console automatically generates this number in
consecutive order. Upon adding alarms, the system will automatically
assign the next available number.

Component ID and sequence ID numbers are used primarily in the
permission tabs to identify one component or sequence from another
in row and column style. Since logical and local numbers are not
necessarily unique or consecutive, and the permission grids must be
displayed as consecutive, unique numbers, the Admin Console
generates these ID numbers. 1 to 1,024.

Logical Unique number assigned by an SCS administrator. An operator will

view alarms by this logical number.

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Alarms – Definition

Field Data

Priority Level that determines an order of precedence between alarms. Alarm

priorities work in conjunction with the operator priority and determine
the order of precedence between alarms and operators. (Smaller
number has higher priority)

Enable Defines whether or not an alarm is enabled. Check the box to enable

the specific alarm.

Auto Arm If checked, the specified alarm will automatically re-arm itself after

being acknowledged

Allow Disarm

One State If checked, the specified alarm, once triggered, will not be monitored

Output Port:

If checked, operator will be allowed to disarm the specified alarm.

for its return from the triggered state.

This is useful when you are only concerned that the alarm was
triggered, but do not need to know the duration of the triggered state.

An alarm set for One State can be reset even if the alarm condition still
exists. Without this option checked, if an alarm is triggered and you
attempt to reset it, it will continuously trigger again until the triggered
state has ended.

Active If checked, the indicated output port will be turned ON when this alarm

is active.

If not checked, the indicated output port will be turned OFF when the
alarm is active.

Enter an output port number to specify which port will be turned ON or
OFF when the alarm is active.

If no output port action is required when the alarm is active, uncheck
and leave the output port number blank.

Ack If checked, the indicated output port will be turned ON when this alarm

is acknowledged.

If not checked, the indicated output port will be turned OFF when the
alarm is acknowledged.

Enter an output port number to specify which port will be enabled
when the alarm is acknowledged.

If no output port action is required when the alarm is acknowledged,
uncheck and leave the output port number blank.

Reset If checked, the indicated output port will be turned ON when this alarm

is reset.

If not checked, the indicated output port will be turned OFF when the
alarm is reset.

Enter an output port number to specify which port will be enabled
when the alarm is reset.

If no output port action is required when the alarm is reset, uncheck
and leave the output port number blank.

Source: %%%%%%%%%%

Type Identifies the source of the specified alarm, camera (motion detection),

or I/O (external source connected to an alarm input card), RS232
(external source connected to an RS232 port), Vid Loss (any) (detects
video loss from any port in the system), or Vid Loss (port) (detects
video loss only from the single specified port).

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Alarms – Definition

Field Data

ID Uniquely identifies the chosen source that will trigger the specified

alarm by its ID number. Camera = port number of camera connected
to the controller card. I/O Port = port number of the Input port that the
external source is connected. RS232 = port number of the external
source that will be connected through the RS232 port. Vid Loss (port)
= port number of the input port that will be detecting video loss. Note:
When the source type is Vid Loss (any), this selection is unavailable
since multiple ports on the system can serve as the source.

Acknowledge:%%%%

Mode Determines whether a user must manually respond to an alarm when

triggered or if an automatic response is generated requiring no user
intervention. Choose Manual, Auto, or Both.

Delay Defines the delay in seconds when an alarm is in Auto Acknowledge

mode before the alarm is automatically acknowledged.
(min:sec) Up to 59:59

On-Screen Display In the Text box enter the text that you want to appear on the screen

when an alarm is triggered. This text will be displayed on all of the
monitors that are part of the actions you select on the Actions tab.

Location Practical name to help an administrator select an alarm by location.

Alphanumeric. Examples: Main concourse, loading dock, boiler room.

Reset – Mode Chooses the method by which the alarm will be reset. Manual, Auto,

and Both are options.

Delay Specify the amount of delay time prior to resetting the alarm using the

mode selected.

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ALARM ACTIONS

The

Actions

for each alarm.
To add an action to the list, click anywhere on the next available empty

row (or row 0 if this is the first entry), make your action selections, and
then click:

The green check mark to confirm the action, or
the red “x” to cancel its entry.

tab allows an administrator to specify up to ten alarm actions

To remove an existing action from an alarm, click o n the line that
contains the action you wish to remove, click in the delete check box
and then the green check mark to confirm the removal of the selected
action.

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Alarms – Actions

Field Data

Type Choose the type of action to perform when the alarm is triggered.

Click on the first blank box under this column, and select Cam Spot
(camera spot), Tour Seq (tour sequence), Grp Seq (group sequence),
or Text Only.

ID Identifies the ID number of the camera, tour sequence, or group

sequence depending on what was selected as the action type.
Choose the ID number off of the list that appears at the right of the
Alarms window when on this tab.

CPre CPreset. Number identifying a preset position of the camera specified.

0 to 64. This setting is only available and necessary when Cam Spot
is the selected action type.

Aux Choose if an auxiliary function will take place. An auxiliary function

would require additional hardware at the chosen camera – such as a
switch. If unavailable or not desired, choose None. If available and
desired, choose Aux1, Aux2, or Both as the function to perform during
that action. This setting is only available and necessary when Cam
Spot is the selected action type.

Amount of time that a monitor maintains a view. Up to 59:59 (hr:min)

Dwell

Name Practical name given to an action, or in the case of the action type of

Text Only, specifies the text that will be displayed.

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ASSIGN AN AVAILABLE TARGET

The

Target

tab from the Alarms window allows an administrator to
assign an existing target ID to a specific alarm. The existing target IDs
appear under the Available section of this window.

The Monitors section of this window shows the administrator whi ch
monitors are part of the highlighted target ID; and the display mode
section shows the mode for the target. Monitors can also be viewed by
area\local number.

1. Highlight the available target ID you wish to assign to the

selected action for the selected alarm.

2. Click the Assign Target icon to assign the selected target

to the selected action for the selected alarm.

3. Click EXIT when finished assigning targets to actions

associated with alarms.

♦ Note: More than one alarm target can be assigned to each

action. A target can be assigned to more than one

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action. More than one alarm ID can contain the same
alarm targets in its actions.

REMOVE AN ASSIGNED TARGET

From the Target tab of the Alarms win dow:

1. Highlight the alarm you wish to remove a target from.

2. Highlight the assigned target you wish to remove.

3. Click the Remove Assigned Target button.

4. Click EXIT to exit.

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ALARM PERMISSIONS

Modify or copy alarm permissions in the same manner described in the Cameras

Permissions section, beginning on page 52.

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The

Controller

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny
a controller the ability to seize a specific alarm. The Modes section of
this tab is described on page 18.

The

Modes

tab on the Alarms window allows an administrator to

determine what modes are active for an alarm. By default, all four modes

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are active, even if all four have not yet been defined. This tab will be
grayed out and inaccessible unless Scheduled Modes have been selected.

page 18 for full details on modes.

See

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Operators

CLASS SETUP

An operator is one who accesses the system via a system controller,
selects resources, and controls selected system resources, such as cameras,
monitors, sequences, etc.

Before an operator can be defined, an operator class needs to be created.
An operator class defines which functions an operator or groups of

operators have privileges to perform.

1. Click on the down arrow in the lower right corner of

the Operators icon on the main menu, and choose

Class Setup.

2. Enter an ID number and descriptive name for the class

record you are creating.

3. Choose the privileges to grant the class by checking

the boxes to the left of the desire privileges.

4. Click the green check mark to add the class of

operators, or click the red X to cancel.

You can add, edit, delete, or replicate class IDs as needed using the four
icons at the bottom of this win dow.

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The “Other” tab of the Operator Classes window can be used to view a
list of the operators th at are assigned to the class selected.

DEFINITION

Once a class has been created, you can then access the Operators menu to
specify your system’s operators, their priorities, and their permission to
access system controllers.

Enter the Operators menu by either clicking on the Operators icon from
the main menu, or clicking on the down arrow in the lower right corner of
the Operators icon and choosing Records.

Add, edit, delete, or replicate operators, as needed, using the four icons at
the bottom of this win dow.

♦ Note: The maximum number of operators that can be defined

for the system is 512

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OPERATORS

Field Data

Operator ID Operator logon identification. This ID is different from all other

component IDs. An administrator assigns it. It is not assigned
automatically as is the case with other components. This number
does not need to be sequential. This will be used as the log-on ID
assigned to each operator. 1 to 65,534.

Password Operator password. After the operator has entered the logon ID to

a system controller, this numeric password must be entered to
complete the logon process. 1 to 99,999.

Operator’s name, in any format. Alphanumeric, 20 characters.

Name

Class Choose the class this operator is to be added to from the classes

available on the drop-down menu.

Priority Sets precedence among operators. Alarm priority has precedence

over the operator priority. Operator priority has precedence over
the system controller priority. The operator with the lower number
priority takes over the part of the system being addressed. If more
than one user with the same priority is operating at the same time,
access is given according to the lowest controller priority number. If
both priorities are the same, access is given and held for the latest
call to a function, in other words, on a last-come first-served basis.
0 to 65,534.

Timeout Number of seconds that must elapse after the user stops entering

keystrokes before the system logs the operator off of this controller.
Up to 11:59:59 (hr:min:sec).

The operator timeout works in conjunction with the controller
timeout. The system will use the lowest timeout value of the two.

Entering a “0” into this field will cause the timer to never expire
regardless of the controller timeout value.

Class privileges granted for the selected class also appear on Definition
tab of this window, but cannot be changed. This sectio n is for the
administrator’s reference. Changes to class privileges must be done
throug h the Ope rator Clas ses win dow.

page 72 for details.

See

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REPLICATE AN OPERATOR DEFINITION

1. Highlight a configured operator ID and click the Replicate

Record button.

A confirmation m essage will appear asking “Are y ou sure you want to
REPLICATE this Operator?” and explaining the replication rules.

[1] Records will be generated according to ID.
[2] ID numbers will incremented to the next available value.
[3] If a record already exists with a matching v alue for any of these

unique fields, that Target assignment will b e skipped.
[4] All other record values will be identical to the Source record.

2. Click Yes to continue or No to cancel.

The copy source is the highlighted operator ID from which the
subsequent operators will be copied.

3. Enter the Target range of operator ID numbers, with the

beginning number in the START box, and the ending number

in the END box.

4. Click the green check mark to add the series of operators, or

click the red X to cancel.

After clicking the green check mark, a message will appear letting you
know how many records were actually generated, indicating if any
records were skipped.

note section of page 45.

See

For example, “6 records out of 6 were generated successfully”, or “8

 Warning: Operator IDs existing within the specified range will

not be overwritten.

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records out of 10 were generated successfully.”

♦ Note: The maximum number of operators that can be defined

for the system is 512.

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PERMISSIONS

Modify or copy operator permissions in the same manner described in the

Cameras Permissions section, beginning on page 52.

The

Controller

permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny
an operator the ability to login to a specific controller.

As with the Alarms window tabs, the Modes tab of the Operators window
will be accessible only if Scheduled Modes have been selected. The
Modes tab on the Operators window allows an administrator to determine
what modes are active for an operator. By default, all four modes are
active, even if all four have not yet been defined. This tab will be grayed
out and inaccessible (as seen above) unless Scheduled Modes have been
selected.

page 18 for full details on modes.

See

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SEQUENCES

A sequence is a pre-determined series o f views on one or several
monitors, with pre-configured dwell times between views.

Tour

Sequences

Group Presets

Group

Sequences

Three different kinds of automated sequences are available so that
frequently used combinations of monitors and cameras can be displayed
automatically; tour sequences, group presets, and group sequences.

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Tour Sequences

A tour sequence is an automated sequence of steps that can be run on any
monitor by first activating the monitor, and then initiating th e sequence.
Each step in a tour consists of a specific camera aimed at a preset position,
and a dwell time of a certain length of time.

The values entered in this window determine the sequence in which
cameras are viewed by a single monitor when a tour is invoked.

Although an operator will call sequences or presets by local number
within a specific area, an administrator can v iew these tours by ID or
area\local numbers within th e Admin Console.

DEFINITION

An administrator would enter the tour sequence window by clicking on
the Tour Sequences button from the main menu.

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TOUR SEQUENCES- Definition

Field Data

ID Unique record ID assigned by the Admin Console as a tour sequence

is added, in order to identify one programmed tour sequence to the
system.

The Admin Console automatically generates this number in
consecutive order. Upon adding tours, the system will automatically
assign the next available number.

Component ID and sequence ID numbers are used primarily in the
permission tabs to identify one component or sequence from another
in row and column style. Since logical and local numbers are not
necessarily unique or consecutive, and the permission grids must be
displayed as consecutive, unique numbers, the Admin Console
generates these ID numbers. 1 to 256.

Area Unique number identifying a Monitor Surveillance Area (MSA)

comprised of an array of monitors and one or more keyboard
controllers.1 to 128.

Click the Area button on the main window to view all components
defined in a specific area.

Inserting a “0” indicates area 0. This will disable the Area field in the
OSD on the monitor.

It is recommended that the use of areas be restricted to values of 1 to

128. Only use area “0” when no areas are needed within the entire
system.

Local Unique number within a monitor surveillance area, assigned by the

system administrator. 1 to 9,999.

Name Practical name that is easy for an administrator to remember, in order

to reference a certain tour sequence. Alphanumeric, 16 characters.

Camera ID number for a camera, previously configured, to be displayed in a

step when a tour sequence is invoked. 1 to 8,192.

CPreset Number identifying a preset position of the camera specified.

0 to 64.

Dwell Amount of time that a monitor maintains a view. Up to 86,399

seconds (23 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds).

AUX1 & AUX2 Used to determine if an auxiliary function will take place during a

sequence. An auxiliary function would require additional hardware at
the chosen camera – such as a switch. If unavailable, leave both
fields blank (for none or no function desired). If available and desired,
choose On, Off, or On/Off as the function to perform during that step.

1. To add a tour sequence, click the green Add Tour

button

The following panel will appear.

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2. Fill in an area and local number.

The Admin Console will automatically assi gn the next available ID. Give
the tour a descriptive name.

 Warning: Be aware that changing the area may affect other

configured components such as alarm target
assignments.

3. Add a camera in the Sequence of Steps.

Double click on a camera ID in the list on the right. It will automatically
insert that camera number in step one. Double clicking on another
camera ID will automatically insert that camera number in to step 2 , and
so on.

4. Type a preset number associated with a specific

camera in the CPreset column.

Enter a “0” to indicate no preset associated with that camera.

• Tip: To enter the same value in several steps, highlight desired

cells using the click and drag method. Type in a value and

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press the enter key. All highlighted cells will be filled with the
typed value.

5. Type a dwell time in seconds for each step.

6. Double click on AUX1 or AUX2 to change its setting

from none (blank), to On, Off, or On/Off as desired, and

if available.

7. To add a step in the middle of a sequence, highlight a

step and click the Insert Step button.

A blank row will appear before the highlighted step.

8. To delete a step, highlight a step and click the Delete

Step button.

The entire row will be deleted.

9. After adding all desired steps, click the green check

mark to continue, or the red X to cancel.

10. Add, edit, delete, or replicate monitor tour sequences

as needed.

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REPLICATE TOUR SEQUENCE DEFINITION

Highlight a configured Tour Sequence ID and click the Replicate

Tour button.

A confirmation m essage will appear asking “Are y ou sure you want to
REPLICATE this Tour within this Area?” and explaining the replication
rules.

[1] Records will be generated according to ID.
[2] ID will be incremented to the n ext available value.
[3] Local # will be incremented from a specified base value you assign.
[4] If a record already exists with a matching v alue for any of these

unique fields, that Target assignment will b e skipped.
[5] All other record values will be identical to the Source record.

Click Yes to continue or No to cancel.

The copy source is the highlighted tour sequence ID from where the
subsequent tours will b e copied.

Enter the amount of tours to create in the Target Size box.

Enter the starting local ID number to begin incrementing from in

the Base Values box.

Click the green check mark to add the series of tours, or click

the red X to cancel.

After clicking the green check mark, a message will appear letting you
know how many records were actually generated, indicating if any
records were skipped.

note section of page 45.

See

For example; “6 records our of 6 were generated successfully” o r “8
records out of 10 were generated successfully.”

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 Warning: Tour Sequences existing within the specified range

will not be overwritten.

To modify the replicated Tour Sequences, use the Edit Tour

button.

The “Other” tab on the Tour Sequences window shows the Alarms th at
the selected Tour Sequence ID is associated with.

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Group Presets

A Group Preset carries its own ID, and is created from the Admin
Console to include a list of camera-monitor connections. An operator
selecting a Group Preset is able to display a preset series of camera views
over several monitors at one time. Each camera-monitor connection must
also include a camera-preset position.

Group Presets must be carefully planned, keeping in mind that they may
be used as elements of Group Sequences. With a focus on camera­monitor permissions, configure several Group Presets using the same sets
of monitors to enable the Group Sequences to run smoothly.

DEFINITION

Add, edit, delete, and replicate Group Presets, as necessary, using the four
buttons at the bottom of this window.

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GROUP PRESETS – Definition

Field Data

ID Unique record number identifying a single Group Preset assembling

several camera-monitor pairs that an operator can view at one time.
The Admin Console assigns this ID as a Group Preset is added.

The Admin Console automatically generates this number in
consecutive order. Upon adding Group Presets, the system will
automatically assign the next available number.

Component ID and sequence ID numbers are used primarily in the
permission tabs to identify one component or sequence from another
in row and column style. Since logical and local numbers are not
necessarily unique or consecutive, and the permission grids must be
displayed as consecutive, unique numbers, the Admin Console
generates these ID numbers. 1 to 256.

Area Unique number identifying a Monitor Surveillance Area (MSA)

comprised of an array of monitors and one or more keyboard
controllers. 1 to 128.

Click the Area button on the main window to view all components
defined in a specific area.

Inserting a “0” indicates area 0. This will disable the Area field in the
OSD on the monitor.

It is recommended that the use of areas be restricted to values of 1 to

128. Only use area “0” when no areas are needed within the entire
system.

Local Unique number assigned by an SCS administrator, enabling operators

to address this particular monitor within an area. 1 to 9,999.

Name Practical name to help an operator identify a Group Preset.

Examples: FireX by flr. CashReg by flr. Alphanumeric, 16 characters.

Set of Views Specify a set of camera (with preset position) and monitor pairs that

will take place in a single shot.

Camera ID number for a camera, previously configured, to be displayed in a

step when a monitor tour is invoked. 1 to 8,192.

CPreset Number identifying a preset position of the camera specified.

0 to 64.

Monitor ID number for the monitor that will display the specified camera preset

position. 1 to 1,024.

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1. To add a group preset, click the green Add Preset

button.

The following panel will appear.

2. Fill in the area and local number.

The Admin Console will automatically assi gn the next available ID.
Give the group preset a descriptive name.

3. Add camera to monitor pairs to the Set of View

section by clicking on the ID numbers for each as

needed.

Double click on a camera and a monitor from the lists on the right. It will
automatically insert that camera and monitor ID in step one. Double
clicking on another camera and monitor will automatically insert that
camera and monitor ID into step 2, and so on.

4. Type a preset number associated with a specific

camera in the CPreset column.

Enter a “0” to indicate no preset associated with that camera.

• Tip: To enter the same value in several steps, highlight desired

cells using the click and drag method. Type in a value and
press the enter key. All highlighted cells will be filled with the
typed value.

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5. To add a step in the middle of a sequence, highlight a

step and click the Insert View button.

A blank row will appear before the highlighted step.

6. To delete a step, highlight a step and click the Delete

View button.

The entire row will be deleted.

7. After adding all desired steps, click the green check

mark to continue, or the red X to cancel.

8. Add, edit, delete, or replicate group presets as needed.

♦ When changing the area of an existing Group Preset, notice that

all of the pre-configured monitors are deleted. This prevents an
administrator from inadvertently having monitors of different
areas in a single group preset.

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