Vicon SurveyorVFT Programming Manual

XX134-44-00

Camera Dome

Warning: To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the
indoor unit to rain or moisture.

Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your
requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the
documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not be
used for this purpose.

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Important Safeguards – Outdoor Use

GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION

The lightening bolt symbol alerts the user to the presence of
dangerous voltage that may present the risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point symbol alerts the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions.

1. Read Instructions - Read all safety and operating instructions
before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - Retain all safety and operating
instructions for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - Pay attention to all product warnings.

4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating instructions.

5. Cleaning -(Do not use caustic, abrasive or aerosol
cleaners)

a) For units that CAN BE DISCONNECTED from the power

source, use a damp cloth for cleaning.

units that CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED from the

b) For

power source, use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not
allow moisture or liquids to enter vents.

6. Attachments - Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended
attachments to prevent unit damage and personal injury.

7. Water and Moisture - Use only products designed for outdoor
environments where they will be exposed to water or moisture.

8. Accessories - Do not place the unit on an unstable surface to
avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended mounting
accessories.

9. Ventilation - Do not block ventilating slots and openings as
they ensure reliable operation. Do not place the unit near a heat
source or into an enclosure unless recommended by Vicon.

10. Power Sources - The product should only be operated from
the recommended power source. Use only a UL Class 2
indoor/dry or Class 3 outdoor/wet power supply.

11. Grounding - Only products equipped with a 3-prong
grounded plug should be inserted into a grounded power outlet.
Contact an electrician to replace an obsolete outlet. Do not force
a plug into a non-grounded outlet.

12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should not be
routed in trafficked areas or in tight spaces where they will be
pinched or used to bear weight. Allow some slack in the cord
where it enters the unit.

13. Outdoor Cable Grounding - Use only grounded outdoor
cables to protect against voltage surges and static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1984,
provides information on proper grounding of the lead-in wire to an

antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors and the
requirements of grounding electrodes.

14. Lightning - Disconnect the product from its power source and
cable system when possible to prevent damage due to lightning
and power-line surges.

15. Power Lines - Do not locate outside cables over power or
utility lines where they can fall and make direct contact. Contact
with power lines can be fatal.

16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never probe through, or spill liquid
into, enclosure openings to prevent risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service - Obtain service when:

a) The power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the

product.

c) The product is not designed for outdoor use and has been

exposed to water or moisture.

d) The product does not operate per the operating instructions.

Perform Vicon recommended adjustments, modifications and
troubleshooting only to avoid unit damage and personal

injury.
e) The product has been dropped.
f) The product shows a significant change in performance.

20. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified replacement
parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit damage and
injury.

21. Safety Check - Request safety checks to be performed
following repair or maintenance to verify proper operation.

22. ESD Precaution - Take all normal electrostatic discharge
precautions to avoid component damage during installation and
operation.

23. For 230 VAC Devices Only - When the disconnect device is
not incorporated in the equipment or when the plug on the power
supply is intended to serve as the disconnect device, follow the
guidelines below:
a) For permanently connected 230 VAC units, a readily

accessible disconnect device must be incorporated into the

site wiring.
b) For 230 VAC units with a plug, the outlet must be installed

near the unit and be easily accessible.

24. . Lithium Batteries Only:

WARNING

Fire and burn hazard. Do not recharge, d isassemble,
heat above 212°F or incinerate. Keep battery out of
reach of children and in original package until ready
to use. Dispose of used batteries promptly.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.

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FCC Notice

Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a

Class A digital device.

WARNING

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in
accordance with the specification in subpart B of part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio
and television reception, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna.

• Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.

• Relocate the equipment away from the receiver.

• Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment and receiver

are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

“Interference Handbook, Bulletin CIB-2”

This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mailstop
SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328, ISBN 0-16-045542-1.

Warning: Power must be removed from this unit before removing circuit modules or ribbon cables.

Caution: This unit contains circuit cards with integrated circuit devices that can be damaged by static

discharge. Take all necessary precautions to prevent static discharge

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Contents

Introduction .........................................................................................................................1

Software Features...............................................................................................................3

Programming Menus...........................................................................................................5

Camera Controller..........................................................................................................................................8

Alarm Handling.............................................................................................................................................15

Relay Driver...................................................................................................................................................17

Source Titling................................................................................................................................................17

Preset/Tour Handler.....................................................................................................................................19

Scheduler/Time of Day.................................................................................................................................22

Language.......................................................................................................................................................23

Install Defaults..............................................................................................................................................24

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Introduction

This manual details the programming features of the SurveyorVFT®. This manual is intended to be used in
conjunction the SurveyorVFT Installation and Operation manual. Programming can be performed with a keypad
input device or a compatible personal computer equipped with the Vicon
All functions programmed into the SurveyorVFT stay resident in the Dome Assembly and do not occupy any
external CPU memory.

SurveyorVFT is designed to be programmed using RS-422/485, enhanced VicoaxII (superimposed data on
composite video signal) type protocol, fiber optic or ViconNet
V1411X-DVC, V1410X-DVC, V1411J-DVC operator keypads, and a Pilot/NOVA™ (VPS) control system are all
input devices using the RS-422/485 format. The V1522 (in enhanced Vicoax™II mode) is an input device using
enhanced VicoaxII format. Additionally, the SurveyorVFT can support competitive RS-422/RS-485
Communication Protocols. Refer to the manuals from those manufacturers for information. Refer to the XX134
SurveyorVFT Installation and Operation Manual for details on configuration and operation.

This manual describes using an input device and the SurveyorVFT’s on-screen menu system. This method uses
specific key functions that are actual buttons or screen selections on these input devices. When using a personal
computer with the Surveyor-Mini Direct Control software to program and operate the SurveyorVFT, refer to the
manual for Surveyor Direct Control for installation and operation instructions.

Programming is done by selecting options from the on-screen menu system. Once the on-screen menu system is
accessed, programming is done using the AP (autopan), AI (autoiris), joystick and AUX1/AUX2 functions. The
cursor wraps around when moving up and down. The following is a description of these controls:

AP: select and store parameters; go forward through the menu system.
AI: leave or exit a menu without retaining the new setting.

Joystick Left/Right: select specific program parameters.

AUX 1, AUX 2and AUX 3: used for very specific menu functions detailed in the menu system.

Six functions are carried out using only keypad controls. These functions are setting autopan limits, programming
continuous rotation, selecting the autopan speed, programming sectors, polarity of response lines, enabling auto­baud detect and setting manual pan limits.

There are four camera types available, each with NTSC and PAL versions. The basic model is a 22X high­resolution camera/lens. Another 22X model is available with ExView
is a 23X day/night camera/lens. The fourth model is a 35X day/night camera/lens featuring image stabilization. All
four versions have many of the same features, although some models have unique features that will be
mentioned specifically in the manual.

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LAN. The V1500X-SCCS System Controller,

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SurveyorVFT Direct Control software.

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CCD technology (22XEX). The third version

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Software Features

Most of the SurveyorVFT features are accessed remotely through either a System Controller (V1500X-SCCS),
keypad (V1410X-DVC, V1411X-DVC, V1411J-DVC) or a PC using the SurveyorVFT Direct Control software
package. To program certain features, a numeric preset is either stored or recalled. Preset functions can
represent a variety of features.

PRESET

NUMBER

1 to 79 Preset positions
80 to 87 Tour sequences
88 to 89 Autotour sequences

90 Pan/Tilt lockout
93 Set response line polarity
94 Enter Dome menu system
95 Auto-Baud Detect feature
96 Program Dome sectors
97 Initiate Dome reset
98 Autopan limits

99 Set manual pan limits

on the screen (when preset titles have been enabled). If the operator attempts to recall a preset number that has
not been stored, the message “Preset Not Stored” appears on the screen for a short period and the camera
position does not change. Pressing any command key or moving the joystick will also remove the message.

FUNCTION

The table on the left shows preset numbers and their functions,
which are described in detail below. There are no commands
associated with certain presets. These have been reserved for future
use or advanced programming and diagnostic tools.

Preset 1-79 (Preset Positions) — When a preset number is stored,
the current position of the camera is written into that preset memory
location. When the number is recalled, the camera moves to the
stored position. This is called solving a preset.

Presets are usually solved at the maximum speed, typically less than
1 second; if a preset is assigned to a tour or salvo, the preset recall
speed is programmable. Camera focus is also stored as part of the
preset; if the image is out of focus when the preset is stored, it will be
out of focus when the preset is solved, even if autofocus is enabled.

When a preset is recalled, the corresponding preset title is displayed

Preset 80-87 (Tour Sequences) — A tour is a series of up to 32 events or actions. Accessing the “Program
Tour” option will bring up an on-screen menu that allows programming of each tour event. This is described in
greater detail in the Preset/Tour Handling menu section. Recalling a tour initiates the sequence of events that
corresponds to that tour number. A longer sequence of actions can be prepared by chaining 2 or more tours
together.

Preset 88-89 (Autotour Sequences) — An Autotour is a series of up to 256 pan, tilt and zoom actions.
Accessing the “Program Autotour” option will bring up an on-screen menu which allows dynamic programming of
each autotour event. This is described in greater detail in the Preset/Tour Handling menu section.

Preset 90 (Pan/Tilt Lockout) — Storing preset 90 will disable joystick control of that dome, and the message
Pan/Tilt Disabled will momentarily appear on the screen. Any time the joystick is moved, the message will
reappear. To restore pan/tilt operation, preset 90 must be stored again.

This feature prevents the camera dome’s position from being tampered with. This allows the dome to respond
only to preset positions, eliminating the operator’s ability to manually position the dome. It also allows a unit to be
temporarily locked onto a subject for recording or monitoring specific activity. Recalling preset 90 has no effect.
The camera dome retains its capability of zoom, focus and iris control while locked.

Preset 93 (Set Response Line Polarity) (Duplex Only) — The SurveyorVFT checks for polarity of the command
in lines through the auto baud detect feature. The baud detect cycles through 4800+/4800-/9600+/9600­/19200+/19200-, indicating not only the baud rate it is searching for but also the polarity that the receive lines are
set to. When preset 93 is selected, the dome will periodically cycle the polarity of the COMM IN+ and COMM IN­lines. During the cycling, pan the joystick and press either the A/I or A/P key. As soon as one of the respective
lights illuminates, press the AUX2 key. This locks in the correct polarity for operation.

Preset 94 (Enter Dome Menu System) — Many SurveyorVFT features are accessed through a series of on­screen menus. These are described in the following programming menu sections and accessed by storing preset

94. Recalling preset 94 has no effect. For convenience, when performing programming, pressing the L-SPD (lens
speed) button will display a black background.

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Preset 95 (Auto-Baud Detect Feature) — Auto-baud detect functions after installing defaults, using preset 95,
when switching Vicoax to Pilot/NOVA (VPS) and upon power-up when the dome sees an incorrect baud rate from
keypad or control system. It allows the camera dome to detect a new baud rate from the host controller without
having to fully reboot the camera dome and lose all stored configuration parameters. Be sure that auto home on
power up is disabled before executing this command. Symbols are used to display the status of the detection
process. The * symbol indicates that valid data at the correct baud rate has been received, the X symbol
represents a framing error has been received and the - symbol indicates that no data has been received.
Recalling preset 95 has no effect.

Preset 96 (Program Dome Sectors) — The SurveyorVFT has the ability to divide its 360° field-of-view into
sections or sectors. There may be up to 16 sectors and the boundaries for each are programmed for each
individual dome. An individual title may be programmed for each sector and video may be enabled or disabled.
More information on disabling sector video or “sector censoring” and titling may be found in the Camera
Controller and Source Titling menu sections.

Storing preset 96 will begin the sector programming process by establishing the left boundary for sector 1. Pan
the camera to the right and press the AP (autopan) key to set the right boundary for sector 1, which is also the left
boundary of sector 2. Continue panning the camera and pressing AP until all 16 boundaries have been
programmed. If fewer than 16 sectors are required, press AP repeatedly at the right boundary of the last sector
you will be programming to use up all the boundary numbers and exit sector-programming mode.

When the camera is moved, the corresponding sector title is displayed on the screen (when sector titles have
been enabled). If the video is disabled for a given sector, a black screen with the words “Blank Sector” will appear
when the camera enters that sector and video will be restored when the camera moves to a sector where video is
enabled. Sector programming can be aborted by issuing a preset recall; this will also erase any prior sector
programming. Recalling preset 96 has no effect.

Preset 97 (Initiate Dome Reset) — Storing preset 97 resets all of the system software and performs the power­on self-test. This is called a “soft reset” because no memory settings are affected. All user programmed options
such as titles and presets remain unchanged. Recalling preset 97 has no effect.

Preset 98 (Programming Autopan Limits) — When a SurveyorVFT is selected on a keyboard, pressing the AP
(autopan) key will start the camera in motion, panning at a predetermined speed.

• To change the speed — Press and hold the AP key while moving the joystick to the desired speed.
When the speed is correct, release the AP button and then the joystick. Each dome may have its own
autopan speed and pressing the autopan key will start the dome panning at the last speed selected for
that dome. (When using a Kollector DVR, shut off AP, move the slider to desired speed and press AP
again.) In continuous rotation only, the autopan command will cause the dome to reverse direction.

• To stop autopanning — Any other pan command will disable autopan. This includes pressing the AP key
again, panning the camera with the joystick, or recalling a preset.

• To set the autopan limits — When a continuous rotation dome is in autopan, it will rotate in a full circle
until autopan is disabled. When an application, such as a wall-mounted camera on a building, does not
require continuous rotation, limits are set to define the left and right boundaries. Storing preset 98 will
bring up a series of prompts to set the left and right autopan limits with the AUX 2 and AUX 3 keys. When
the autopan limits are set and the camera is placed into autopan it will pan until it reaches a limit. It will
then reverse direction until it reaches the opposite limit, repeating this cycle indefinitely.

• To clear the autopan limits — Store preset 98. Press AUX 2 and AUX 3 without panning to set the
autopan limits to the same position. By recording both limits on the same point they will both be deleted.
The dome will now rotate continuously when placed in autopan mode until new limits are programmed.

Recalling presets 98 has no effect.
Preset 99 (Set Manual Pan Limits) — Storing preset 99 will bring up a series of prompts to set the left and right

manual pan limits with the AUX 2 and AUX 3 keys. After these are set, the physical range between these limits is
the valid range. The camera dome will not move outside these limits. Setting pan limits also sets AP limits if the
AP limits are outside the of the pan limits. The only exceptions are prerecorded tours and previously stored
presets. To clear the pan limits, press AUX 2 and AUX 3 without panning.

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Programming Menus

The Main Programming Menu is the first one seen when entering programming
mode (store preset 94). Subsequent menus, called sub-menus, are accessible from
this point. When in programming mode, a function is entered by pressing the AP
(autopan) key. To back out of that function without changes, press the AI (autoiris)
key. Instructions are available on the screen for almost all functions. Since many of
the menus available on the SurveyorVFT are similar, not all are shown here. For
convenience, press the L-SPD (lens speed) button to display a black background.

The selections available on this menu can be summarized as follows:
System Settings — Allows the user to adjust the speed of the pan and tilt axes. Solving preset positions is
always done at full speed. This menu also controls the Zoom Scalable Pan/Tilt, Compass, PTZ Timeout, Address
Setting, Flip, Fan Speed, and Privacy Mask Zoom Level features (Frame Noise Reduction and CCD mode on
certain models).

Camera Controller — Permits user adjustment of the advanced video features available on the SurveyorVFT.
Alarm Handling — Configures the SurveyorVFT’s four alarm inputs.
Relay Driver — Adjusts and configures the relay output for control of external devices.
Source Titling — Programs and displays the various titles available to the SurveyorVFT.

Note: All titles are disabled from the factory and will not be displayed upon initial startup.

Preset/Tour Handling — Programs preset events into the camera dome. It also allows programming a series of
events or actions into a script called a Tour and Autotour and on 23X/35X versions, Motion Detection zone set up.

Scheduler/Time of Day — The Scheduler provides a means of programming events to occur at specific times of
the day. The Time of Day feature allows programming of the time display format. It allows selection of daylight
saving time, 12/24-hour format and actual setting of the time and date.

Language — Programs language format for titles and menus. Language choices are English, Spanish, French,
German and Italian. The word “Language” will continuously change between the five translated words, Language,
Idioma, Langue, Sprache and Lingua, to alert an operator that this prompt is related to changing the language.
When selected, the menus will immediately display the new language.

Install Defaults — Resets the SurveyorVFT to the factory default settings. All previously programmed titles and
settings are lost when this function is accessed, so keep a record of programmed settings. The main default
settings are listed in the Install Defaults section. Some default settings are camera dependent; those are not
listed.

Note: On unit power up, when DIP switch SW2 positions 2, 6, 7 and 8 are all set to ON, the unit will perform an

Install Defaults.

System Settings

The System Settings menu varies according to the SurveyorVFT model being
programmed, as some of the cameras offer different features. The System
Settings menu allows adjustment of the mechanical parameters of the camera.
With the first two selections, Max. Manual Pan Speed and Max. Manual Tilt
Speed, the operator selects a maximum speed from a bar graph display. The
variable speed on the joystick will then range from zero at the center position to the
user defined maximum speed at full deflection. For 22XEX/23X/35X cameras, pan
is continuously variable from 0.1 to 360° per second (22X max. is 120º/sec), while

the tilt range is from 0.2 to 150° per second (22X max is 90º/sec). Note that the
pan and tilt controls remain variable speed across the full range of the joystick regardless of the maximum speed
setting. This feature allows the user to set the optimum speed for each individual camera. With the SurveyorVFT,
the operator is able to customize camera performance.

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These menu settings do not affect the camera speed when acquiring a preset
target. Presets are solved at the fastest possible speed regardless of the
maximum manual speed selected. Default setting for pan speed is 100° per
second, while tilt speed is 90° per second.

The System Settings menu also allows the user to enable or disable Zoom
Scalable Pan/Tilt. When enabled, this feature adjusts the pan and tilt speed
relative to the amount of magnification provided. When the camera is zoomed in
on a subject, the speed is slowed down to compensate for the size of the image.
This allows a finer range of motion when looking at close-up subjects. The default
is enabled.

The System Settings menu includes a compass feature. The compass feature
provides a directional title display, a 0-360º pan reading display and a -2.5º to

92.5º tilt reading display in the format North 312/35. This feature allows an
operator to program and utilize a continuous absolute pan and tilt display reading.

To set true North position (Zero Compass):

1. At the camera dome, verify that the camera’s approximate North position
can be viewed and locally panned with a keypad.

2. Using a compass or any other positioning device as a reference, position
the dome’s camera until it is facing true North.

3. Press the A/P key to set this position.

4. The compass title should display N 360/X. N is North, 360º is the true
North setting and X is a fixed null tilt position.

The PTZ Timeout feature, when enabled, allows the unit to timeout if manual pan,
tilt or zoom is active for a programmable amount of time up to 255 seconds. This
feature allows you to select an Action, Stop or Preset, when it occurs. When this
occurs, a message displays for 2 seconds. This will not occur if autopanning or
any automatic function is active.

The Address Setting allows overriding the DIP switch address. When the
address is changed, the dome will reset. Installing factory defaults will not reset
the override address. To disable the override feature either set the dome for
Vicoax or call up the current address and disable it.

On the 23X/35X (day/night) camera, there is an Image Flip option that can be
enabled or disabled. This is used when mounting the dome in an inverted position.
When enabled, be aware that certain functions are reversed to compensate for the
image flip.

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A Fan Speed Control menu allows control of air circulation. There are two
modes available, Auto or Defog. In Auto mode the fan speed is proportional to
the unit temperature. In Defog mode, the fan speed is set to max speed to
achieve maximum air circulation for fast defogging.

The Privacy Mask Zoom Level menu allows the selection of the zoom value at
which the privacy mask is enabled.

The SurveyorVFT 23X and 35X models provide a Frame Noise Reduction
(FNR) menu that reduces file size of a digital image (by reducing the noise by the
field correlation), resulting in reducing bandwidth. There are 3 auto functions or it
can be disabled. Auto 1 has the weakest effect and Auto 3 has the strongest
effect. Note that with FNR enabled, an afterimage may appear in proportion to
the amount of FNR used. This is more noticeable if WDR is enabled.

The SurveyorVFT 35X model offers a selection of CCD Mode, with a choice of
Normal or High Sensitive mode. Note that both of these are Progressive mode,
which provides better vertical resolution, especially during motion. The High
Sensitive mode provides higher sensitivity, almost equivalent to interlace, without
losing any important features as is the case with interlace scan, but there may be
some residual motion artifact. The default mode is Normal.

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Camera Controller

The next menu, Camera Controller, takes advantage of the Digital Signal
Processor (DSP) in the camera to adjust functions traditionally relegated to screw
terminals or DIP switches.

The SurveyorVFT uses fully- and semi-automatic iris control. When autoiris is on,
the Close Iris and Open Iris buttons on a keyboard select the optimum video level
the operator wishes the camera to maintain. This is called the Average Iris Level
and adjusts the iris based on the average intensity of the entire picture. When
autoiris is turned off on the keyboard, the Close Iris and Open Iris buttons directly
regulate the lens aperture.

Selecting the Iris Levels menu displays a sub-menu allowing the user to choose
settings for Average Iris Level, Peak Iris Level or Keypad Autoiris Adjust. Average
Iris Level is described above and performs the same setting that the Iris Open
and Iris Close buttons do when the dome is in autoiris mode. Peak Iris Level
allows the autoiris to regulate the iris opening based on the video level (or
intensity) of the brightest objects in the picture. The settings may be combined to
optimize each camera’s ability to react to its location. The Keypad Autoiris Adjust
feature prevents an operator from adjusting the Autoiris level from the keypad,
when disabled, which is the default setting.

Note: The SurveyorVFT allows the iris to be switched between auto and manual

in simplex. A temporary message (2 seconds) displays indicating auto or
manual iris whenever the iris mode is switched.

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If the SurveyorVFT is equipped with a 23X/35X Infra-Red (IR) NTSC or PAL
version camera, the Night Mode Control menu will appear (see Menu example).
This menu allows configuration of the IR lens. The IR lens is a mechanically driven
lens that is used to optimize the image at low light levels or during night hours.
When Mode “DISABLED” is chosen, the IR capability is completely disabled.
When one of the “AUTO” options is selected, the lens senses when the IR filter is
needed and will operate at a low, medium, or high relative light level. When the
“AUX6-Manual” option is selected, the lens is only manually operated using the
Auxiliary 6 function. Night Color options allow the image to be black-and-white or
color in low light conditions. When “DISABLED,” it will be in black-and-white. There
is also an option for tuning the IR Frequency Response for specific IR lighting by
choosing a setting of default (normal light), 850 nm or 950 nm. This is used to
optimize the video intensity when IR lighting is used. The Wide Dynamic Range
menu offers a DISABLED or ENABLED mode. When enabled, the camera will be
able to view a wider difference in light levels in the same scene, for example, if a
shady area and a bright light area are in the same scene.

Note: The SurveyorVFT must be set in an Auto Shutter mode in the Shutter

Speed menu for Wide Dynamic Range or any Auto Night Mode levels to
operate.

Note: Wide Dynamic Range and Backlight Compensation cannot be
enabled at the same time.

The SurveyorVFT 35X model features image stabilization. The Image
Stabilization menu offers a DISABLED or ENABLED mode. When enabled, the

35X camera eliminates shaking when zooming in on the image.

Note: If image stabilization in ON, Motion Detection can not be enabled and DSS

is not available.

Focus Mode allows the autofocus feature to be toggled AUTO or MANUAL
(default is AUTO). However, the most practical way to disable autofocus is to
press either of the Focus buttons on the keyboard. This will temporarily disable
focus until the camera is zoomed in or out again. When the camera is locked on a
subject, autofocus may be disabled in this manner to prevent it from “hunting”
when someone or something temporarily moves in front of the subject. Hunting
occurs when autofocus is enabled and an object moves closer into the field-of­view, causing the focus to change from the current image to the new object.
Preset targets do not use autofocus for this reason. Therefore, if a target is
programmed out of focus, it will be out of focus each time that preset is called.

For 23X/35X cameras, in night mode only, focus mode automatically switches to
AUTO when a preset is solved.

On 35X models, for Focus Mode-Auto, there is a choice of Fast AF or Slow AF;
the default is Fast AF. If hunting occurs using Fast, select Slow AF.

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The Shutter Speed menu is used to scroll through the various speed options on
the camera’s automatic shutter (default setting is automatic). As with all electronic
shutters, higher speeds reduce light sensitivity without affecting the optical depth
of field, as opposed to an iris adjustment.

The shutter speed can be selected for auto-exposure with digital slow shutter
(DSS) or auto exposure with shutter priority. They function as follows:

• Auto-exposure with digital slow shutter: This mode automatically, and
continuously, adjusts the shutter speed down to its slowest setting under
low light conditions. The actual selected setting will be prefixed with an
AUTO. This setting is the minimum digital slow shutter. The operator may
select the slowest setting to prevent the digital slow shutter from operating
while still maintaining auto-exposure. DSS is not available if Image
Stabilization is ON.

• Auto-exposure with shutter priority: This mode allows auto exposure to
operate under the fixed shutter settings selection. These settings have no
prefix. The following are the available speeds:

SHUTTER

TYPE

DIGITAL

SLOW

SHUTTER
SHUTTER

PRIORITY

Auto-1/2

(Auto-1/1.5 PAL)

1/2

(1/1.5 PAL)

Auto-

1/4

1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/120 1/180 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/10000 1/30000

SHUTTER SPEEDS, 22XEX, 23X AND 35X CAMERAS (seconds)

Auto-

Auto-

Auto-

1/8

1/15

1/30

Auto-

1/60

The Auto Gain Control sub-menu allows adjustment of Maximum AGC Tuning
Value, another sliding scale adjustment. This selects the relative effect of the
Automatic Gain Control (AGC). Higher settings increase light sensitivity but boost
noise as well.

The V Phase Adjust screen is designed to synchronize the vertical phase of the
camera (relative position in time when the camera starts to scan the image) with
other cameras in a system. When two cameras are synchronized, there is no
picture “roll” when switching from one camera to another. This adjustment is also a
sliding scale, from 0

o

to 360o. When set to 360o, the camera will be locked to an

internal crystal.

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The Backlight Compensation menu allows adjustment of this setting. Backlight
compensation improves the contrast of a silhouetted image when it is
overshadowed by a lighting source coming from behind it. This includes cameras
in windowed rooms such as lobby areas, where intense sunlight coming through
the window renders features on a silhouetted person unrecognizable.

Note: Wide Dynamic Range and Backlight Compensation cannot be enabled at

the same time.

The Aperture Adjust allows the user to set the edge quality of the total picture.
The default is automatic. However, when manual is selected, the horizontal and
vertical edge clarity can be finely adjusted.

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The White Balance allows the user to override the automatic color correction
feature in the SurveyorVFT. To adjust the red and blue gain, white balance mode
must first be changed to Manual (default is automatic). In manual mode, select
either the Red Gain or Blue Gain menu and adjust that parameter on the sliding
scale. An adjustment for green is not provided; it remains constant and the red
and blue gains are adjusted relative to the green setting. If Auto mode is
selected, the Special Mode (35X only) provides a choice of the type of lighting
source, Sodium or Mercury. This allows the image color to be more accurate for
those light sources. If light source is not known, it can be left at Auto, without a
special mode selection, or adjusted manually.

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The Sector Censoring screen (22XEX/23X/35X cameras only) is designed to
disable the video in areas that do not require surveillance. It is often used to keep
traffic control cameras from looking into the windows of adjacent apartment
buildings, but this feature has many other applications. Sector Censoring goes one
step further, allowing the user to turn off the video for any or all of the 16 sectors. A
black screen with the words “Blank Sector” is displayed until the camera moves out
of that sector and into one where the video is enabled. This function includes a tilt
mask, where the top and bottom of the mask is programmable for each pan sector.
Only when the tilt position is within the programmed mask will the video be
disabled. The default mask covers the entire area (full tilt up and down). Perform
the following procedure to change these limits. The censored sectors are
programmed as follows:

1. Program preset 96 to enter sector programming.

2. Adjust the tilt angle to the top of the area to be masked. Press AUX 2 to set.

3. Tilt down to the bottom of the area to be masked. Press AUX 3 to set.

4. Pan right to the end of the sector and press AP to define, as previously
described. Continue programming each sector up to 16.

5. Enter preset 94, Camera Controller, Sector Censoring to enable or disable the
masked sector.

Note: If AUX 2 and AUX 3 are not pressed for a particular sector, then the mask will

cover the entire tilt range.

Sector Censoring offers sixteen Privacy Masks that block out selected areas of a
scene. The size and position of the block are adjustable using the joystick and A/P
key. The privacy mask provides a zoom level feature, from 1.0X to the maximum
optical zoom of the camera, adjustable in 0.1 increments. With this feature, the
privacy mask will only display if the camera zoom level is greater than or equal to
the zoom level set for the privacy mask. In this way, the mask does not appear on
screen to obscure the view if its zoom level is lower.

Note: Text size and frame positioning affect the privacy mask; refer to those

sections in this manual.

1. Press A/P on Privacy Mask selection.

2. Press A/P at Program Pmask selection.

3. Using the joystick and AP key, define 3 corners of a block.

4. When complete, the Configure Pmask screen displays to program the next
privacy mask.

5. When you exit the menu system, the privacy masks appear. The privacy mask

is zoom scalable.

The default setting for video in all sectors is enabled, which permits video surveillance in all 16 sectors.

6. Press A/P on Privacy Mask Zoom Level on the Systems Setting menu. Use the joystick to select Pmask
number and program Zoom Level. The default zoom level is 1.0X, which means it will always display.

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The Digital Zoom Mode screen allows the digital
zoom feature on the SurveyorVFT to be disabled
(default setting is enabled). When the Zoom In button
is held, the lens magnifies the image to the limit of the
22:1, 23:1 or 35:1 optical zoom, depending on the
camera type. Releasing the button and pressing it will
enable infinitely variable digital magnification of the
image.

With digital zoom, the user has the effect of a 264:1, 276:1 or 420:1 lens. Digital magnification, however, cannot
add any resolution to the picture. With each increase in the digital magnification, the picture gets noisier and loses
clarity. Disabling the digital zoom prevents the user from going into a “digitally enhanced” mode in applications
where it is not desirable.

The Video Defaults menu sets all the camera video settings to the default settings
without affecting other functions, such as presets and tours. Privacy masks are also
unaffected. Setting the Video Defaults will cause the dome to reboot.

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Alarm Handling

The Alarm Input Controller menu is used to program the tremendously flexible
alarm processing features of the SurveyorVFT. This device can intelligently process
and respond to alarms without the need of an external CPU or controller. Many
standalone applications can be built around the processing capability of the
SurveyorVFT.

For example, a single unit could be placed in the vestibule of a building. Using the
built-in features, the following scenario is easily accomplished. A person walks into
the vestibule from the outside. A door contact on that door triggers the
SurveyorVFT to take a picture of the person. At the same time, a relay driver
completes a circuit, which locks the inner door, preventing open egress. Once in the
vestibule, a motion detector connected to the dome senses that the person has
moved over to the intercom and turns a brighter light on in the vestibule. The dome
moves over to a shot of the intercom, allowing us to clearly see which call button is
pressed.

When the outside door is fully closed, the buzzer is enabled to allow passage from
the vestibule into the building. All activity has been taped on an event driven VCR or
DVR, also triggered by the dome. In the event that a “panic button” is pressed, an
auto-dialer could also be connected to call the police. This illustrates how a single
dome can do the work of several systems in a standalone application.

The first option on the Alarm Input Controller menu, Enable/Disable Input,
determines whether the 4 alarms are active. These alarms may all be turned on and
off individually, useful when a single alarm is malfunctioning, a door is propped
open, or an alarm event is only required on certain dates and times.

Report Enable is a function that allows the user to determine whether local alarms
are processed, and resolved, at the dome, switcher, or both. In the example of the
vestibule, if the “panic button” were connected to a larger system, we could have it
report directly to the CPU and have that camera display on a selected monitor.
Since the door opening is an occurrence that happens all day long, we do not
necessarily want the operator to intervene each time it happens. If this is enabled in
the SVFT-PRS, so an alarm warning is sent to the CPU, the on-screen display
message for Low Pressure will only appear until the CPU acknowledges it (in most
cases this will be less than 1 second and will be like a flicker).

The Active Alarm State menu chooses how individual alarm inputs respond when
contact closures are made (high) or broken (low) (in essence, normally open or
normally closed). On 23X/35X versions only, the hardwired alarm input control can
be replaced with motion alarm detection. This capability allows a motion detection
alarm to be reported to an external CPU.

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The Acknowledge Mode menu determines whether an alarm is acknowledged
manually by the operator, momentary so the alarm remains active until the alarm
state is eliminated, or automatically after a predetermined period of time (up to 89
seconds).

Note: In simplex mode, be sure to program the dome to somehow acknowledge

alarms. The system will stop responding to subsequent alarms. In duplex
mode with a Pilot/NOVA system, never set up an alarm set and reset action.
The system will call up the reset action before the set action could finish
because these systems immediately acknowledge alarms. It is
recommended that the Pilot/NOVA systems be used for alarm processing.

The next two menus program what happens during an alarm event. Each alarm is
actually two events, set and reset. In many cases, we can have 4 alarm functions
per dome. Set Actions occur when alarms are triggered. In the example, this
occurs when the door is opened. The Reset Actions occur when the alarm
conditions are removed, in this case when the door closes again. Since each
action may be programmed individually, we can handle many more functions than
are immediately apparent.

The Set Actions menu calls up a sub-menu for each of the four alarm inputs. The
Reset Actions menu calls up an identical sub-menu for the reset actions. Choices
for action upon triggering the alarm are as follows:

• No Action — Nothing happens on this alarm action.

• Preset — Allows any one of the 79 dome presets to be called.

• Turn On AUX — Allows the Relay Driver to be turned on.

• Turn Off AUX — Allows the Relay Driver to be turned off. Please note that

a Set Action can turn on the driver, while the corresponding Reset Action
can turn off the driver.

• Tour — Activates one of the 8 (22XEX/23X/35X) or 4 (22X)
preprogrammed tours. Since a tour consists of up to 32 steps, and a tour
can call other tours, by combining tours with alarm actions, multiple actions
can be triggered from a single contact closure.

• Autotour — Activates one of the 2 preprogrammed autotours. An Autotour
is a tour created dynamically with the pan, tilt and zoom functions. This
function is not available for the 22X version.

The final menu choice available on the Alarm Input Controller menu is to

Program Alarm Titles. This function and sub-menu are also available from the
Source Titling menu and are reviewed in that section.

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Relay Driver

The Relay Driver menu allows selection of the relay output function. Sub-menus
here allow setup of the output type (latching or momentary) and the relay power­up state (on or off). Since these features are essentially configuration functions,
they will not be discussed in greater detail. For more information, refer to the
SurveyorVFT Installation & Operation Manual.

Source Titling

When Source Titling is selected from the programming menu, we enter the
Display Controller series of sub-menus. These control another powerful feature

of the SurveyorVFT, the ability to overlay numerous titles on top of the video
image without the use of external devices.

By using internal titles, a camera can take advantage of descriptive text even
when in standalone operation. In addition, all advanced titling features, like sector
titling and preset titling, are available to the operator even when the dome is
connected to devices that do not normally support these features.

The All Titles menu option allows enabling or disabling of all video titles. This is a
method of globally toggling all titles on or off. The factory default is all titles
disabled.

The Title Fade Control menu option on the Display Controller menu allows
selective title fading within a programmable time period. This permits initial
identification of the screen and eventual fading of the title until it disappears. The
maximum fade time is 99 seconds.

The next option allows us to program the Camera Title. One line of 24 characters
may be dedicated to the camera title. Character selection is done with a series of
two menus, the first of which contains on-screen instructions. Several graphics
characters are also included and may be used as well.

The Preset Titles, Sector Titles, and Alarm Titles options are programmed in a
similar manner. Each preset has a title that appears on screen after the target is
acquired and disappears when any key is pressed on the keyboard controller
(including operation of the joystick).

The Sector Titles feature allows the operator to divide the 360° radius of the
camera into up to 16 “slices,” each with a separate title. In this manner, the title
can reflect the orientation of the camera, even when used in autopan mode. This
is an invaluable feature to any money handling areas (banks, casinos, racetracks,
and bars) where a camera can be used to also identify cash drawer names and
locations.

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The Enable Title Text menu functions similarly to the All Titles option. This allows
the user to individually turn off any of the titling functions, including Camera Title,
Alarm Titles, Preset Titles, and Sector Titles. Two status titles, AUX Function
Status and Lens Status, provide on-screen displays of the status of those sub­systems. Time, Date, Compass, and Azimuth display can also be enabled or
disabled. The Azimuth text displays the pan and tilt degrees. Some units will have

Time and Date on one line and include Temperature/Relative Humidity/
Pressure, used on SVFT-PRS units.

Another menu, Configure Text Layout, allows the user to modify the screen
location and length of each title. This placement allows the titles to be moved to a
position where they will not obstruct significant or essential portions of the video
image.

The next menu allows us to Adjust Frame. This function moves the on-screen
titling frame around the picture to compensate for monitors that overscan the
image. Coordinates for horizontal and vertical position are displayed on the screen
to simplify uniform placement of multiple SurveyorVFTs.

It is important to realize the power behind setting titles on a camera-by-camera
basis. Regardless of the system size, it is rarely desirable for the title to appear on
the same portion of the screen. Not all cameras require the same information, and
an essential feature in one location becomes a drawback in another.

Note: Changing the frame size from the defaults affects the privacy mask

coverage. If the frame is not centered, the focal point used for the privacy
mask is off and will shift when zooming in.

The Text Size menu allows selection of the title characters size for the first two
lines of text.

Note: Changing the text size from the defaults affects the privacy mask coverage.

The Install Defaults option restores all camera titles and characteristics to their
default settings. See menu in Install Defaults section.

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Preset/Tour Handler

The Preset/Tour Handler function manages the 79 presets, 8 tours and 2
autotours resident in the SurveyorVFT. These features are available to the
operator regardless of the type of control device that controls the SurveyorVFT.

The first sub-menu in the Preset/Tour Handler allows a choice from several
options to Program Presets. Once the Preset Number is selected (1-79), these
include:

• Program Preset Position — Selection of this option writes the current
camera position into the selected preset number’s memory. This function
may also be performed by calling the preset from a system keyboard while
the keyboard is in Program mode. If a preset location is called from the
keyboard, and there is no preset position associated with that memory
location, the words “Preset Not Stored” appear overlaid upon the video
image and the camera does not move.

• Program Preset Title - This option brings up the same menu as the
Display Controller/Preset Titles selection. See the Source Titling section

for a description.

• Clear Preset - Removes any preset information from this memory location.

• Clear ALL Presets - Removes all preset information from all memory

locations.

• Image Freeze – Freezes the image during preset solves, especially useful
when using digital recorders by eliminating the preset solve motion. If time
and date are enabled, time will also freeze to match image. Function can
be enabled or disabled.

Note: This mode should be used when a preset tour is run and the video is being

recorded on a DVR.

• Motion Detection – For the 23X/35X (day/night) camera there is motion
detection capability. For each preset, there are 6 programmable zones for
motion detection with 3 sensitivity levels. Programmable actions may be
associated with each detection zone, including calling another preset,
turning a relay on or off, and calling a tour or autotour. For motion detection
to operate, the preset must be solved.

Note: On 35X model, Image Stabilization must be disabled to use Motion

Detection.

1. Select Motion Detection from the menu for the Preset number to be

set.

2. Enable Motion Detection using the joystick.

3. Select Motion Area to be programmed (1-6) using the joystick. Press

A/P to set area. (Screen will revert back to menu.)

4. Select Sensitivity Level (Low, Medium, High) using the joystick (Off is

same as Disabled).

5. Select Action and press A/P key. Select desired Action using the

joystick and A/P key.

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When multiple zones are set-up, each one is displayed. Those already set are blue; the current zones to be
programmed are red. After Motion Detection is set for a particular preset position, whenever that preset is solved
and there is motion in that area, the camera dome will perform the programmed Action. If different actions are set
for the same preset number, multiple actions will take place. For example, a preset can be solved for Area 1 and
an AUX can be turned on for Area 2 simultaneously. If the user attempts to move the camera while motion
detection is enabled and the preset solved, the dome will hesitate a second to turn off motion detection before it
moves.

Warning: Motion detection should not be enabled on a camera that has physical vibration indicated on

the video.

The Program Auto Home allows configuration of the auto home function. The
dome can be set to automatically go to a programmed preset number location
after a programmed time duration of no activity on the dome has occurred. In
addition, the dome can be set to go to its home position upon power-up.

Note: Auto home on power up must be shut off if preset 95 is used to set auto

baud detect.

The Program Tours menu offers a similar array of options. Once a tour (80-87) is
selected, Clear Tour and Clear All Tours function the same as their preset
counterparts. The Program Tour menu may also be entered directly by calling

the tour from the keyboard while the keyboard is in Program Mode.
Each tour is a series of up to 32 events or actions. Each tour action is programmed independently, and steps can

be inserted or deleted by pressing the AUX 1 or AUX 2 keys.

Tour actions include:

• Preset — Calls a selected preset. The preset can be programmed for its
calling speed (1 to 10 with 10 fastest). Therefore, a camera can be moved
from one preset to another to emulate a typical security officer walk.

• AUX On — Allows the Relay to be turned on.

• AUX Off — Allows the Relay to be turned off.

• Call Tour — Calls another tour. Once the called tour is completed, control

is returned to the calling tour.

• Call Autotour — Calls an autotour sequence. Once the called autotour is
completed, control is returned to the calling tour. This step will execute
one time only, even if programmed to repeat.

• Dwell — Inserts a “wait” cycle, from 1 to 99 seconds, between actions.

• Acknowledge Alarm — Acknowledges and resets the current (first-in,

first-out) alarm action.

• Repeat Tour — Goes back to the beginning of the tour and starts over
again, creating a programming “loop.”

• No Action — Skips this step. A tour action may be temporarily set to no
action; when returned to any of the other functions, the other parameters
will be restored without reprogramming them.

• Save Status — Typically used at the beginning of a tour, this step will
save the current camera position and function, including autopan. This
would be used with the next option.

• Recall Status — Returns the camera to where it was when the Save
Status command was issued. This is typically used at the end of a tour to
restore the camera to where it was before the tour began.

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The Configure Autotour allows configuration of the autotour feature. There are two autotours, numbers 88 and

89. The autotour feature allows the user to program a specific sequence of camera zoom and drive motion. All
other camera functions remain at their default settings or the setting last programmed. The autotour functions are
limited to pan, tilt, and zoom. The program Autotour menu can also be entered directly by calling the autotour
from the keyboard while the keyboard is in Program Mode. When programming an autotour, and pan, tilt or zoom
reaches 256 steps, a message “Buffer Full” will appear.

Note: Be careful not to create a programming loop by calling a tour and having the called tour call the original tour

or any other previously called tour. This will cause a loop that will stop the tour.

The Advanced Programming option allows setting of the Run Mode to Repeat
continuously or Once. Edit Mode allows editing of the currently selected
sequence by appending it or overwriting it.

The Clear Autotour allows complete removal of the currently selected autotour
number.

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Scheduler/Time of Day

The Scheduler/Time of Day sub-menu allows configuration of the SurveyorVFT
time base and actions. The Time Controls option allows setup of the Daylight
Saving Time (manual or automatic), display format (12 or 24-hour time format and
MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY or YY/MM/DD date format) and actual entry of time and
date.

When Daylight Saving Time is Enabled, any scheduled event between 2:00 AM –
3:00 AM (inclusive) will not be executed when the time shift occurs.

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The Program Timed Events option allows the programming of an action once or
weekly on a selected day. The programmable actions are preset, tour, autotour,
alarm enable/disable and auxiliary on/off. There are 64 timed events from event
numbers 1 - 64.

Note: Events have priority over all other actions executed outside the

SurveyorVFT menu system. However, accessing the menu system (preset

94) will take precedence over the execution of a timed event.

Language

The Language feature allows the selection of one of five languages: English,
Spanish (Espanol), French (Francais), German (Deutsch) and Italian (Italiano).
The default is English. Selection of a new language will immediately change all
menus and titles.

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Install Defaults

Finally, the Install Defaults option restores all SurveyorVFT settings to their
factory defaults. This affects all programmed functions. The table below shows the
main default settings; some defaults are camera dependent. When programming,
keep a record of settings as a reference if for any reason the unit must return to
factory defaults.

Function Default Setting

Max. Manual Pan Speed 100°
Max. Manual Tilt Speed 90°
Zoom Scalable Pan/Tilt Enabled
Focus Mode Auto
Shutter Speed Automatic
Backlight Compensation Enabled
Aperture Adjust Automatic
White Balance Automatic
Enable/Disable Input (Alarms) No (Disabled)
Enable Report to CPU (Alarms) No (Disabled)
Active Alarm State Low
Acknowledge Mode Manual
Set Actions No Action
Reset Actions No Action
Sector Censoring Enabled
Digital Zoom Mode Enabled
All Titles All Disabled
Title Fade Control Disabled, 1 sec
Enable Camera, Alarm, Preset, Lens Status Title Text Enabled
Enable Sector, Aux Function, Time, Date, Compass
Azimuth Title Text
Text Size NTSC: line 1-1X, line 2-2X; PAL: line 1-2X, line 2, 3X
Language English
Relay Power On State Off
Output Type Latching
Time Display Format 12 hour
Daylight Saving Time Manual
Date Format MM/DD/YY
Privacy Mask Zoom Level 1.0X

Main Programming Defaults Common to All Cameras (some defaults are camera dependent)

Disabled

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Competitive Protocols

SurveyorVFT provides the ability to work with certain competitive protocols. This section briefly describes the use
of the onscreen menu system via specific competitive keypads and protocols. Before using competitive protocols,
DIP switch SW2 must be set to the appropriate protocol. Refer to the latest version of Instruction Manual XX134­XX for a complete explanation of DIP switch settings. Competitive protocols are not available on ViconNet
(LAN/IP) versions.

1. Set switch 1 on DIP switch 2 (SW2) to the appropriate video mode (PAL/OFF or NTSC/ON).

2. Set switch 2 on DIP switch 2 (SW2) to the OFF position (SERIAL).

3. Set switch 3 on DIP switch 2 (SW2) to the appropriate communication mode (SIMPLEX or DUPLEX).

4. Set switch 4 on DIP switch 2 (SW2) to the appropriate communication protocol (RS-422 or RS-485).

5. Set switches 5-8 on DIP switch 2 (SW2) to the appropriate manufacturer protocol.

Pelco: Switch 5 is ON, switches 6-8 are OFF (set switch 3 to ON for 2400 baud keypad)
Sensormatic: Switch 6 is ON, switches 5, 7, 8 are OFF
Ultrak: Switches 5 and 6 are ON, switches 7-8 are OFF
Philips: Switch 7 is ON, switches 5, 6, 8 are OFF
Cohu: Switches 5 and 7 are ON, switches 6 and 8 are OFF
Kalatel: Switches 6 and 7 are ON, switches 5 and 8 are OFF
Panasonic: Switches 5 and 8 are ON, switches 6 and 7 are OFF
NTCIP: The dome is specifically coded from the factory or flash upgraded. It cannot

be switched to other protocols without first flashing the firmware back to standard
factory protocol. Switches 5-8 are not used and switch 3 must be OFF for Duplex.

With a SurveyorVFT camera dome connected to the following competitive control systems, operation of the dome
is as follows.

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Competitive Protocol Switches 5-8

Testing Conditions

Pelco: tested with the MPT9500 Controller and Pelco D protocol. SurveyorVFT should function with any Pelco
keypad using Pelco D protocol.
Sensormatic: tested using the AD Tracker 16 via RCSN422 SensorNet to RS422 converter. SurveyorVFT
should function with any Sensormatic (AD) keypad using SensorNet protocol.
Kalatel: tested with KTD-404, which requires a protocol converter KTD-410 to convert Kalatel’s Digiplex protocol
to ASCII RS-232 protocol; an RS-232 to RS-422 converter (with external power) is then required to connect the
SurveyorVFT. The SurveyorVFT in Kalatel mode is simplex 9600, n, 8, 1. SurveyorVFT should function with any
Kalatel keypad using Digiplex protocol.
Ultrak: tested with KEGS5000 keypad, which requires Ultrak control port adapter (RJ-11 connector to 1 x RS
485 and 1x RS-232 ports). For detailed information refer to Ultrak keypad user manual connection diagram.
Keypad communication interface is RS-485: 9600 baud. The SurveyorVFT in Ultrak mode is simplex with event
parity.8.1. SurveyorVFT should function with most Ultrak keypads using Ultrak KD6/KD6-Z protocol. (Version of

the supported protocol: Ultrak KD6/KD6-Z, release date June 2001.)

Panasonic: tested with WV-CU161 keypad, which does not require any port adapters. For detailed information
refer to Panasonic keypad user manual connection diagram. Set keypad communication protocol to RS-485:
9600 baud, duplex, data bit 8, parity NONE, and stop bit 1. SurveyorVFT should function with most Panasonic
keypads that utilize Panasonic WV-CS850(A) ver 3.0 protocol. (Version of the supported protocol: Panasonic

WV-CS850(A) ver 3.0, release date October 2001.)
Philips: Tested with LTC-5136 series keypad, which requires Bosch LTC 8557 series and Qlty ICC-11

converters (both converters must be self powered) to resample the signal from RS-232 to RS-422 protocol. For
detailed information refer to Philips keypad user manual and converters user manuals. To enable Philips protocol
set SurveyorVFT SW2 DIP switch 7 to ON position. Switches 2-6 and 8 must be set to OFF. Communication with
the SurveyorVFT using Philips protocol is supported at RS-422: 9600 baud, data bit 8, parity NONE, and stop bit
is 1. SurveyorVFT should function with most Philips keypads using Philips AutoDome TC8560/TC700 protocol.
(Version of the supported protocol: Philips AutoDome TC8560/TC700 Series Release Date: March 2000.)
Cohu: Tested with WinMPC v4.2 software application, which requires Black Box RS 232 to RS 422 interface
converter. For detailed information on wiring diagram refer to Cohu iDome user manual. To enable Cohu protocol
set SurveyorSVFT SW2 DIP switches 5 and 7 to ON position. Switches 2, 6 and 8 must be set to OFF.
Communication with the SurveyorVFT using Cohu protocol is supported at RS-422: 9600 baud, data bit 8, parity
NONE, and stop bit is 1. SurveyorVFT should function with most Cohu keypads that utilize Cohu
iDome/iView/LCU protocol. (Version of the supported protocol: Cohu iDome/iView/LCU Communication Protocol
– Rev 3.0. Release Date: March 2004.)

Note: All companies make changes and improvements in their products. Because this product can
interface with equipment not manufactured by Vicon, there is a possibility that the interface protocols
may have changed since Vicon tested this product with the interfacing equipment. Vicon recommends
purchasing a single unit for bench testing prior to purchasing and installing this product in quantity.

The Vicon SurveyorVFT is designed to store PTZ preset locations on the internal memory. Certain
manufacturers’ controllers are designed to store PTZ preset locations in the controller. Therefore preset
functionality in the Vicon dome will not work correctly with these types of controllers.

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Pelco

Function Keypress Function Keypress

Enter Menu

Select/Store IO (Iris Open) Program Sectors

Backup/Abort/Exit IC (Iris Close) Reset Dome

Iris Open Iris Open- Controls Autoiris Levels Set AP limits

Iris Close

Focus Near

Focus Far

Zoom Out

Zoom In
Camera Off
Camera On

Autopan Pan Auto = On , Pan Man = Off Alarm Acknowledge

Autoiris No Control- Unit is always in autoiris.

Lens Speed

95, Preset Set (Program La bel screen appears),
F2 Set Transmit Polarity

Iris Close - Controls Autoiris Levels

Focus Near

Focus Far

Zoom Wide

Zoom Tele
Camera Off
Camera On

8, F1, enter 1 or 2 for low, 3 for med , 4 for high.
Zoom and focus speed a re the same. Flip (Turn 180 degrees) 5,F1

Set Pan limits

Diagnostic Screen

Debug Screen

Preset Tours

Auto Tour
Night Mode- Manual <6> Aux to engage. <6> F3 to disengage
Alarms Programmed through t he menu system.

Turbo (Set speed to
full) - (Pelco Feat ure) Turbo Button

93, Preset Set (Program Label screen appears),
F2

96, Preset Set (Program Label screen appears),
F2 then press Pan Auto to set sectors, Aux 2 and
3 to set mask.

97, Preset Set (Program Label screen appears),
F2

92, Preset Set (Program Label screen appears),
F2 then <2> Aux to set left limit and <3 > A ux to
set right limit

90, Preset Set (Program Label screen appears),
F2 then <2> Aux to set left limit and <3 > A ux to
set right limit

91, Preset Set (Program Label screen appears),
F2

99, Preset Set (Program Label screen appears),
F2

The controller MPT9500 doesn' t support Pelco
tours. Vicon's tours are accessible using presets
80-87 or the menu syst em. To store a tour, Enter
preset number, Pres et Set , F2. To run tour use
Preset Go.

Pelco calls these patterns; there are multiple
ways of programming. The k eypad has default
shortcut keys. This maps to our preset 88. It will
not access preset 89. Press <1>, F1 to start
programming. P ress <2>, F1 to stop
programming. P re ss <3>, F1 to run the tour.
Programming usi ng the Vicon way allows access
to autotours 88 and 89. To program tour 88 enter
<88>, Preset Set, F2 to start programming. A
prompt appears to press Aux 1 to start
programming. When the pattern is compl ete
press Aux 1 again to stop programming. Then
press IO to store or I C to abort. The tour can also
be programmed thru the menu system.

Enter any number from 1-9 and pre ss "Alarm
Ack". The SurveyorVF T will acknowlede the
alarms in received order.

Auxs

Presets

Pan and Tilt Lockout

Supports only a latching relay. P ress <1>, Aux
to engage. Press <1> , F3 t o disengage

Preset Store - 1 to 32 , 35 to 79 - Enter Preset
Number, Preset Set (Program Label screen
appears), F2 - No preset label editing. Can be
programmed through menu.
Preset Recall - Enter Preset Number, Preset Go

94, Preset Set (Program La bel screen appears),
F2. Repeat to unlock.

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Peel (Sensormatic
Feature) Not Supported

Camera Control
Including Adjust
V-Phase Menu system

Sensormatic

Function Keypress Function Keypress

Enter Menu
Select/Store FF Program Sectors Not Supported

Backup/Abort/Exit Close Reset Dome
Iris Open Open - Controls Manual Iris Levels Set AP limits Not Supported
Iris Close Close - Controls Manual Iris Levels Set Pan limits Not Supported

Focus Near Focus Near (Button to right top of track ball) Diagnostic Screen Not Supported

Focus Far Focus Near (Button to right bottom of track ball) Debug Screen Not Supported

Zoom Out Zoom Out (Button to right bottom of track ball) Preset Tours

Zoom In Focus Near (Button to right top of track ball) Auto Tour

Press and hold IRIS Open, press and hold
Focus (near or far), press Zoom Out Set Transmit Polarity Not Supported

Press Menu. Using the trackball scroll to "Reset
Dome", press Zoom

Internal dome tours are programmed using the
menu system. To run a tour enter 80-87 and
press "View". The AD keypad also supports
programming tours that are stored in the AD
keypad. The dome will respond to these tours.
To program the AD keypad tours press Menu.
Use the trackball to scroll to Define Sequence,
press Focus or Zoom to enter. Now use the
trackball to program sequence.

Two Patterns mapped to our preset 88 and 89.
Patterns can be stored through the menu system
or through the keypad. To program through the
keypad press menu, use the trackball to scroll to
Record Pattern, press Focus or Zoom to select,
enter number of pattern to program. Move the
dome to record the desired pattern. Press Next
to store. To run pattern select 1 for autotour 88
and 2 for autotour 89. Press Pattern to run once
or Repeat Pattern to repeat.

Camera Off Not Supported Night Mode- Manual Not Supported

Vicon Menu Alarms are not used. Alarms are
always enabled. The dome will report to the AD

Camera On Not Supported Alarms

Autopan Not Supported Alarm Acknowledge

Press Open or Close to put Iris in manual

Autoiris

Lens Speed Not Supported

Auxs

Presets

Pan and Tilt Lockout Not Supported

mode. Press Close and Open together to return
to Autoiris.

Supports only a latching relay. Press <1>
Output On to engage - Press <1> Output Off to
disengage

Presets 1-79 - To store a preset - Press Menu.
Using the trackball scroll through the keypad
menu to "Setup View", press Focus or Zoom to
select, enter preset number, press Focus or
Zoom to select. To recall a pr eset enter the
preset number and press View.

Turbo (Set speed to
full) - (Pelco Feature) Not Supported

Flip (Turn 180
degrees) Press Flip

Peel (Sensormatic
Feature) Not Supported

Camera Control
Including Adjust
V-Phase Menu system

keypad which alarm is activated (1-4) and the AD
keypad controls alarm action.

Alarm titles are disabled. The protocol does not
support an alarm acknowledge command. The
AD keypad does respond to the dome alarm.

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Kalatel

Function Keypress Function Keypress

Press Set until "Enter Programm ing Code"
appears. Enter Access Code 951followed by
SEQ. Select 4 - Cyberdome. Enter three digit
camera number. Enter 1 when prompted
"Does The Monitor Display Site XXX".

Enter Menu

Select/Store Set key Program Sectors

Program the unit using the joystick. Set Transmit Polarity Not Supported

Not Supported; privacy masks through the
menu system is supported

Backup/Abort/Exit

Iris Open

Iris Close

Focus Near

Focus Far

Zoom Out Zoom Out Preset Tours

Zoom In Zoom In Auto Tour

Camera Off

Camera On

Autopan

"1st key" (backs up one menu) or "Hold SEQ
(3 sec) to Exit" (exits entire menu system) Reset Dome Not Supported

Iris Open - Controls autoiris setting (Dome
must be set for keypad, autoiris adjust
enabled) Set AP limits

Iris Close - Controls autoiris setting (Dom e
must be set for keypad, autoiris adjust
enabled) Set Pan limits Not Supported

Focus Near (Auto Focus key sets dome back
to auto focus) Diagnostic Screen Not Supported

Focus Far (Auto Focus key sets dome back to
auto focus) Debug Screen Not Supported

Tested using a terminal program. The KTD­404 does not support this command. Night Mode- Manual

Tested using a terminal program. The KTD­404 does not support this command. Alarms

Auto (AP limits set using presets 62 and 63
from menu system) Alarm Acknowledge Not Supported

Set presets 62 (left) and 63 (right) using the
menu system

Internal preset tours 80 and 81 mapped to tours
3 and 4. Tours are programmed using the menu
system. To execute a tour press "Set" followed
by "Auto". Enter 3 or 4.

Internal dome auto tours 88-89 mapped to tours
1 and 2. Tours are programmed using the menu
system. To execute a tour press "Set" followed
by "Auto". Enter 1 or 2

Tested using a terminal program. The KTD-404
does not support this command.

Programmed through the menu system. Kalatel
keypads do not support alarms or alarm
acknowledge from a dome; alarms must be
acknowledge from within the dome.

Autoiris No Control - Unit is always in autoiris

Lens Speed Not Supported

Open button on the keypad turns AUX off.
Closed button turns AUX on. If set to
momentary pressing closed t urns AUX on

Auxs

Presets

Pan and Tilt Lockout Not Supported

releasing Close turns AUX off.

Presets 000-063. Preset 000 not supported.
Presets 1-063 programmed using menu
system. The VFT also supports preset store
but the KTD-404 does not support this
command. The store com mand was tested
using a terminal program.

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Turbo (Set speed to
full) - (Pelco Feature) Not Supported

Flip (Turn 180
degrees)

Peel (Sensormatic
Feature) Not Supported

Camera Control
Including Adjust
V-Phase Menu system

Tested using a terminal program. The KTD-404
does not support this command.

Ultrak

When changing SurveyorVFT software addresses, the keypad may not respond to all 256 addresses. The
workaround is to go to Ultrak KEGS Setup menu, option (3.1.2) and set every camera (256) to KD6.

Function Keypress Function Keypress

Enter Surveyor address on keypad and hi t Enter
key. Use LCD softkeys to navigate t o Main
Menu. Use F ocus Far to select and save, Iris
Close to abort and exit, Joystick up and down to

E nter Menu

Select/Store

Backup/Abort/Exit
Iris Open
Iri s Cl o se
Foc us Near
Foc us Far F ocus Far Debug Screen Not supported

Zoom Out Twist joystick counterclockwise Preset Tours

navigate, button 1 for AUX1, button 2 for AUX2

When in Surveyor Preset 94 m enu use Focus
Far Program Sectors
When in Surveyor Preset 94 m enu use Iris
Close

Iris Open
Iris Close
Focus Near

S et Transmit Polarity N ot supported

Res et Dome Not supported
S et AP limits
S et Pan lim it s
Diagnostic Screen

To Program sectors go to s of t key menu and
selec t Sector Menu. It will enter Surv eyor Preset
96 menu. Use butt on 1 for AU X 2 and button 2
for AUX3, Foc us Far to select and save and Iris
Close to abort and exit.

Not supported
Not supported
Not supported

Internal dome tours are programmed using
Surveyor Preset 94 menu system. To run tours
80 through 87, go to Ultak soft key menu and
select Vector/ Run option. Once prompt ed to
enter vector number, use number 0 to call tour
80, 1 to call tour 81…, and 7 to call tour 87. Hit
Enter.

Internal dome autotours are programmed using
Surveyor Preset 94 menu system. To run
autot ours 88 and 89, go to Ultrak soft key menu
and select Tour/ Run opt ion. Once prompted to
enter tour number, use number 1 to call tour 88

Zoom In Twist joystick clockwise Auto Tour

Camera Off Not supported Night Mode- Manual

Camera On Not supported Alarms
A utopan Not supported Alarm Acknowledge Not supported

A utoiris U se Auto Iris soft menu key on the keypad Flip (Turn 180 degrees) N ot supported

Camera Control

Lens Speed Not supported

A uxs Not supported

Presets 1-64 only are supported. Presets are
captured and configured using SVFT-M Preset
94 menu. To recall a preset enter pres et

Presets
P an and Tilt Lockout Not support ed

number on key pad and hit View button.

Including Adjust
V-Phase Menu system

Backlight
Compensation

and 2 to call tour 89 . Hit Enter.
Night mode is enabled or disabled by us ing Night

mode soft key button. All other Night mode
featu res are access ible using SVFT-M Preset 94
menu.

If the user w ants to use the alarm s they must be
ack nowledged from within the dome.

Use Auxiliary button. In order to work it needs to
be enabled in SVFT-M Preset 94 menu.

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Panasonic

Function Keypress Function Keypress

Press and hold CAMERA SETUP button for 2
sec. Use SET button to select and save options.
Use ESC button to abort or leave options. Move
joystick up and down to select and highlight
Surveyor preset 94 m enu options. Use but ton
AUX 1 for Aux 1 and AUX 2 for Aux 2.

E nter Menu

Select/Store

Backup/Abort/Exit
Iris Open SHIFT key + IRIS OPEN key Set AP limits Not supported
Iris Close SHIFT key + IRIS CLOSE key Set Pan limits Not supported
Foc us Near NEAR key D iagnos tic Screen N ot supported
Foc us Far F AR key D ebug Screen Not supported

Zoom Out WIDE key Preset Tours

Zoom In
Camera Off Not supported Night Mode- Manual Not supported

Camera On Not supported Alarms
A utopan Pres s AUTO button A larm Acknowledge N ot supported

Panasonic keypad supports communication with
one dome at a time. S et Transm it Polarity N ot supported

SET button when in SureyorVFT preset 94
menu P rogram Sectors Not supported

Use ESC key to leave or abort any of the
Sureyor preset 94 s ubm enus. To quit
SureyorVFT preset 94 main menu Press and
hold CAMERA SETUP butt on for 2 sec. Res et Dome N ot supported

Internal dome tours are programmed usin g
Sureyor preset 94 menu system. The keypad
does not support rec alling tours.

TELE Key. To z oom in using digital zoom, first
press and hold TELE key to reach the end of
optical zoom and then press TELE key again t o
switch to digital z oom. A uto Tour

Supports autotor 88 only. To call autotour press
PATROL PLAY.

If the user w ants to use the alarm s they must be
ack nowledged from w ithin the dome. Panasonic
protoc ol uses separate com m unication interface
for alarms.

A utoiris Not supported Flip (Turn 180 degrees) Not supported

Camera Control
Incl u d i n g A d j u st

Lens Speed Not supported

A uxs Not supported

Presets 1-64 only are supported. Presets are
captured and configured using Sur e yor preset
94 menu. To call back a preset enter pres et

Presets
Pan and Tilt Lockout Not supported

number on keypad and hit PRESET button.

V -Phase Not supported

Home Button. Pressing this button moves the
dome to saved pres et position.

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Philips

Function Keypress Function Keypress

Use On-46-Enter shortcut to enter Dome menu.

Use Focus Far button to select and save

options. Use Iris Close button to abort or leave

options. Move joystick up and down to select

and highlight Dome menu options (joystick

does not support "press and hold" navigation

and editing when in Dome menu). Use shortcut

Set-1021-ENTER for Aux 1, use Set-1022-

ENTER for Aux 2 and use Set-1023-ENTER for

Aux3. Note: In order for the shortcut to work, the

Enter Menu

Select/Store
Backup/Abort/Exit

Iris Open
Iris Close
Focus Near
Focus Far

Zoom Out

Zoom In
Camera Off

Camera On

Autopan

Autoiris

Lens Speed

Auxs

Presets

Pan and Tilt Lockout

keypad must be unlocked. To unlock, use Off-

Twist joystick CW. To zoom in using digital

zoom turn joystick CW again aft er reaching t he

Use On-2-Enter shortcut. To set Autopan Left

and Right limits use Set-101-Enter and Set-102-

Use On-3-Enter shortcut. Use Iris Open or Iris

Close buttons to switch back to manual iris

To save presets use either Set-1-Enter through
Set-79-Enter shortcuts or Dome menu. To recall

presets use Shot-1-Enter to Shot-79-Enter

90-Enter unlock menu.

Focus Far button

Iris Close button

Iris Open

Iris Close

Focus Near

Focus Far

Twist joystick CCW

end of analog zoom spectrum.

Not Supported

Not Supported

Enter shortcuts respectively.

Not Supported

Not Supported

shortcuts. All 79 presets are supported.

Not Supported

Set Transmit Polarity

Program Sectors
Reset Dome

Set AP limits
Set Pan limits
Diagnostic Screen
Debug Screen

Preset Tours

Auto Tour
Night Mode- Manual

Alarms

Alarm Acknowledge

Turbo (Set speed to
full) - (Pelco Feature)

Flip (Turn 180 degrees)
Peel (Sensormatic

Feature)

Camera Control
Including Adjust
V-Phase

Supported. Use Dome menu to enable sector

blanking. Use On-86-Enter to assign sectors

(use Set-1022-Enter for Aux 2 and use Set-1023-

To set Left limit use Set-101-Enter and to set

Right limit use Set-102-Enter.

To save tours use either Set-80-Enter through

Set-87-Enter shortcuts or Dome menu. To recall

presets use Shot-80-Enter through Shot-87-

Enter shortcuts. All 7 tours are supported.

Record auto tour 88 use On-100-Enter, Record
auto tour 89 use On-101-Enter, Playback 88 auto
tour On-51-Enter, Playback auto tour 89 On-53­Enter, Continuous Playback auto tour 89 use On­52-Enter and Continuous Playback auto tour 88
use On-50-Enter. Also, auto tours can be saved
using Dome menu.

If the user wants to use the alarms they must be

acknowledged from within the dome (auto

Auto acknowledge is only supported

To call Factory Home Position use Set-110-

Enter. To save home position preset use Dome

NOTE: Dome "PTZ timeout" menu feature is

not enabled due to Philips protocol PTZ

control delay limitation.

Not Supported

Enter for Aux3).

Set-97-Enter

Not Supported
Not Supported
Not Supported

Not Supported

acknowledge).

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

menu.

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Cohu

Enter Menu

Select/Store
Backup/Abort/Exit
Iris Open
Iris Close
Focus Near
Focus Far
Zoom Out

Zoom In
Camera Off

Camera On

To launch SurveyorVFT menu use Pres et 64 +

Store. Use Focus Far butt on to select and save

options. Use Iris Close button to abort or exit

options. Move mouse cursor up and down on

Pan/Tilt pane to select and hi ghlight Dome

menu options.

AUX 1 is Preset1 + Store, AUX 2 is Preset2 +

Store, and AUX3 is Preset3 + Store.

Focus Far button

Iris Close button

Iris Open

Iris Close

Focus Near

Focus Far
Zoom Out

Zoom In

Camera Power button

Camera Power button

Set Transmit Polarity

Program Sectors
Reset Dome
Set AP limits
Set Pan limits
Diagnostic Screen
Debug Screen
Preset Tours

Auto Tour
Night Mode- Manual

Alarms

Not Supported

Select Preset 63 and press St ore button. AUX 2
is Preset2 + Store and AUX3 is Preset3 + Store.

Use Focus Far button to save sector selection

and go to next.
Not Supported
Not Supported
Not Supported
Not Supported
Not Supported

To save tours use Dome menu

Not Supported. Cohu does not support

AutoTours.

Not Supported

If the user wants to use the alarms they must be

acknowledged from within the dome (auto

acknowledge).

Autopan

Autoiris

Lens Speed
Auxs

Presets

Not Supported

Not Supported

Lens Fast button. Sets dome to "Hi" lens speed.

Not Supported

To save presets use either WinMPC software or

SurveyorVFT menu. In WinMPC, to save a

preset select Preset (1-62) and pres s Store

button. To call back a preset select Preset (1-

62) and press GoTo button. Note, preset PTZ
position cannot be saved to Preset 63 and

Preset 64.

Alarm Acknowledge

Flip (Turn 180 degrees)
Camera Control

Including Adjust
V-Phase

Auto acknowledge is the only one supported

N/A

N/A

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