American Dynamics AD TOUCH TRACKER Operator's Manual

System O perator's M anualAD TOUCH TRACKER® 1 68000-1009-02

x Operator’s ManualContact your sales representative if you need additional copies of the ADTouch Tracker 16 Operator's Manual or any other suppo

Glossary G-5mode of operationThe current condition of the TOUCH TRACKER. There are four modes ofoperation: camera control mode, menu/programming mode,

G-6 Operator's ManualOutdoor SpeedDomeA programmable camera that enables security personnel to track a target orsurvey an area. It is enclosed i

Glossary G-7quad splitterThe unit that some AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 systems are connected to. Itenables you to see video from up to 4 cameras simultaneous

G-8 Operator's ManualSpeedDome LTA programmable camera that enables security personnel to track a target orsurvey an area. This camera supports

Glossary G-9TOUCH TRACKERThe video control station that provides you with easy access to various videocontrol features.Tracker BallThe portion of the

Index2x2 display format, 2-53x3 display format, 2-54x4 display format, 2-6—A—Adjusting V-Phase, 5-11Alarmsclearing, 3-12clearing automatically, 3-13se

I-2 Operator's ManualDisplay Modes2X2, 2-53X3, 2-54X4, 2-6full-screen, 2-4, 2-6quad display, 2-4using multiplexers, 2-5using quad splitters, 2-4—

Index I-3running, 3-10understanding, 4-7worksheets, A-12Set upalarms, 4-11language, 5-4pattern, 4-4quick view, 4-2Software License Agreement, B-1speci

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CHAPTER 1 About AD TOUCH TRACKER 16In This Chapter• Understanding Your AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 System• AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 Features• AD TOUCH TRACKER

1-2 Operator’s Manual Understanding Your AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 SystemThis manual describes those features that are available to you as an ADTOUCH TRACKE

About AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 1-3• The capability to display video from up to 16 cameras on one monitorsimultaneously in a 2x2 format, 3x3 format, or 4x

1-4 Operator’s ManualAD TOUCH TRACKER 16 EquipmentEvery AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 system consists of a unique set of equipment.Some equipment is required, w

About AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 1-5View FlipACBPeelOn1472580369InfoOffClearClos eOpenIrisCameraPrevNextDispl ayMenuOutputDPattern SeqRepe at Pattern View

1-6 Operator’s Manual• The system's cameras enable you to monitor activity throughout a facilityfrom a single location. You can see video from u

About AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 1-7An Overview of the TOUCH TRACKERThe TOUCH TRACKER, shown here, is a video control station that providesyou with easy acc

1-8 Operator’s ManualThe keypad contains buttons that call up video from individual cameras andcontrol the pre-programmed movement of those cameras. I

About AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 1-9• Display the ID code for the currently selected dome. (Refer to“Displaying a Dome's ID Code,” in Chapter 5.)In th

AD TOUCH TRACKER® 16System Operator’s ManualVi ew FlipACBPeelOn1472580369InfoOffClearCloseOp enIrisCameraPrevNextDisplayMe nuOu tputDPattern SeqRepea

1-10 Operator’s ManualView FlipACBPeelOn1472580369InfoOffClearCloseOpenIrisCameraPrevNextDisplayMenuOut putDPattern SeqRepe at Pattern Calibration

About AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 1-11In the menu/programming mode, you can perform the following activities:• Program the Quick Views for each programmable

1-12 Operator’s Manualmonitor. The sequencing mode provides you with an unattended surveillanceof your facility; it runs continuously until you stop i

CHAPTER 2 Monitor Display FormatsThe AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 system enables you to manually call upindividual cameras and display their video in the full

2-2 Operator's ManualIMPORTANTAlthough the TOUCH TRACKER allows you to select any of theconfigurations via this menu, it will only recognize the

Monitor Display Format 2-3Device = Mux 9 = POSEMChoose this configuration if yourTOUCH TRACKER is connected to a9-camera multiplexer.Device = Mu

2-4 Operator's ManualDisplaying Video with Quad SplittersQuad splitters give you the ability to see video from up to eight cameras. Thevideo can

Monitor Display Format 2-5display.Displaying Video with MultiplexersMultiplexers allow you to see video from up to 16 cameras at one time. Youcan eith

2-6 Operator's ManualWhen cameras are displayed in the4x4 format, you will be able to seevideo from 16 cameras on themonitor.This format is avail

CHAPTER 3 Controlling Cameras and Their OutputsIn This Chapter• How the System Resolves Conflicts in Camera Control• Selecting a Camera• Stepping

EQUIPMENT MODIFICATION CAUTIONEquipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sensormatic Electronics Corporation,the party responsible f

3-2 Operator's ManualHow the System Resolves Conflicts in Camera ControlIf your system configuration includes two TOUCH TRACKERs, the MainTOUCH

Controlling Cameras and Their Outputs 3-3If you select a camera via the Main TOUCH TRACKER, its video appears onthe Main monitor. If you select a came

3-4 Operator's ManualControlling Zoom and FocusOnce you have selected a camera, you can control the zoom and focussettings of that camera.When t

Controlling Cameras and Their Outputs 3-5even darker or lighter. There are buttons on the keypad that enable you tocontrol the camera's iris, whi

3-6 Operator's ManualThe following procedure describes how to initiate the Apple Peel pattern.1. Use the number buttons to enter the number of

Controlling Cameras and Their Outputs 3-7The View button on the keypad allows you to call up the Quick Views thatyou have defined for your cameras. De

3-8 Operator's ManualRunning PatternsIMPORTANTThe SpeedDome LT supports a feature called “Auto Pan” that allows you toprogram a smooth side-to-s

Controlling Cameras and Their Outputs 3-92. Use the number buttons to enter the number of the Pattern you want torun. Then press the Pattern button (

3-10 Operator's ManualRunning the SequenceTip: The Sequence is started from the Main TOUCH TRACKER only.The Sequence is a collection of Quick Vi

Controlling Cameras and Their Outputs 3-11As the Sequence is running, the LCD indicates which camera's video isdisplayed, which event in the Sequ

Table of ContentsBEFORE YOU BEGIN...VIIHow T

3-12 Operator's Manualoutput off). The List of Inputs and Outputs provides the on and off statesfor each output. Depending on whether you turned

Controlling Cameras and Their Outputs 3-13There can be up to four alarms active at one time. If more than four alarmsare active at one time, and none

3-14 Operator's ManualThe TOUCH TRACKER stops beeping once all active alarms have beencleared. If the TOUCH TRACKER was running the Sequence bef

CHAPTER 4 Defining Automatic System FunctionsIn This Chapter• Defining a Quick View• Defining a Pattern• Understanding Sequence Programming• Defi

4-2 Operator's ManualDefining a Quick ViewIMPORTANTThe SpeedDome Ultra III and newer domes support up to 96 views. Olderprogrammable domes suppor

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-3 The TOUCH TRACKER is now in the menu/programming mode, and themenu appears:CalibrationDefine Sequence4. Use t

4-4 Operator's ManualIn the List of Quick Views (found in Appendix A of this manual), make arecord of the Quick View you just defined, including

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-5Tip: You must use the Main TOUCH TRACKER to define Patterns.The SpeedDome LT does not support Pattern programmi

4-6 Operator's Manual4. Use the Tracker Ball to scroll through the menu selections until RecordPattern is displayed.Record PatternAlarm Actions5

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-7seconds long. The number of commands remaining for this cameraappears on the LCD as you program the Pattern.9.

iv Operator's ManualCHAPTER 2: MONITOR DISPLAY FORMATS...2-1Choosing the Extern

4-8 Operator's Manual• What are the numbers that were assigned to those Quick Views andPatterns when they were defined?• What are the camera nu

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-9column 4 “Dur” is the amount of time, in seconds, that the eventwill remain on the monitor before the Sequences

4-10 Operator's ManualDefining the SequenceTip: You must use the Main TOUCH TRACKER to define the Sequence.The following procedure describes how

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-115. In the Act field, indicate the type of Action (Quick View, Pattern, orfixed shot) you are specifying for t

4-12 Operator's Manualstate, and this triggers an alarm. (Refer to your List of Inputs and Outputs inAppendix A to determine the normal and abnor

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-134. Press the appropriate button—zoom or focus—to select AlarmActions. The information for that camera's

4-14 Operator's Manual Even though you can only see the information for one alarm input at atime, each camera can have four alarm inputs. When th

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-15video of wherever the camera (that you indicated in Step 6) iscurrently pointing.9. Move the Tracker Ball to

4-16 Operator's Manual• Although it appears to have three Patterns available to program, youcan only program the Auto Pan feature for Pattern 1.

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-173. When you have the perfect “starting point” picture displayed on themonitor, press the Menu button. The TOU

Table of Contents vSpecial Utilities...

4-18 Operator's Manual If you pressed an invalid number (any number greater than 3), theTOUCH TRACKER will beep and the system will not allow you

CHAPTER 5 TOUCH TRACKER UtilitiesIn This Chapter• Calibrating the Tracker Ball• Resetting the Dome• Selecting a Language• Designating Main Versus

5-2 Operator’s ManualCalibrating the Tracker Ball Calibration “tunes” the Tracker Ball sensors for maximum range of motionand balance. If you need to

TOUCH TRACKER Utilities 5-36. Immediately push the Tracker Ball all the way away from you until theLCD displays this prompt: CalibrationRelease Ball7

5-4 Operator’s ManualSelecting a LanguageChoose which language you would like the TOUCH TRACKER LCD textappear in:•English • Dutch • Swedish• French •

TOUCH TRACKER Utilities 5-5TOUCH TRACKERFunctionsMainTOUCH TRACKERCallTOUCH TRACKERDesignate which external unit thesystem is connected to (quadsplitt

5-6 Operator’s ManualIMPORTANTThe following procedure describes how to toggle the current Main and CallTOUCH TRACKERs. Before you begin this procedure

TOUCH TRACKER Utilities 5-7 The LCD displays the following prompt: Secondary Unit Change w <Next>7. Press the Next button to designate this the

5-8 Operator’s ManualThe following procedure describes how to toggle the zoom and focusbuttons.1. Press the Menu button on the TOUCH TRACKER whose bu

TOUCH TRACKER Utilities 5-9Toggling Automatic/Manual Alarm AcknowledgmentThe default setting for the TOUCH TRACKER is to automatically clear alarmsaft

Before You BeginThe AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 System Operator's Manual provides detailedinformation about the AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 features, operation,

5-10 Operator’s ManualDisplaying a Dome's ID CodeThe following procedure describes how to display the ID code for thecurrently selected dome. The

TOUCH TRACKER Utilities 5-11Adjusting Camera V-PhaseUse of this utility should be limited to authorized service personnel. Toadjust the V-phase of a s

APPENDIX A Programming WorksheetsThis Appendix contains worksheets that will make the task of programmingyour system a great deal easier. There are fi

A-2 Operator's Manual• The Setup Sequence worksheet allows you to determine which QuickViews, Patterns, and Fixed shots will be included in the

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-3List of Quick ViewsWe recommend that, as you define Quick Views to meet the needs of yourfacility, you then rec

A-4 Operator's ManualList of Quick Views - (Make Copies of this page for SpeedDome Ultra III domes)Dome #:________Dome Type: _______Location: ___

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-5List of Quick Views - (Make copies of this page for SpeedDome & SpeedDome Ultra)Dome #:________Dome Type:

A-6 Operator's ManualList of PatternsWe recommend that, as you define Patterns to meet the needs of yourfacility, you then record those Patterns

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-7List of Patterns - (Make copies of the worksheet to support all domes installed)Dome #:___Dome Type: _____Locat

A-8 Operator's ManualList of Patterns - (Make copies of the worksheet to support all domes installed)Dome #:___Dome Type: _____Location: _______

viii Operator’s ManualHow To Use This ManualThis manual is organized as follows:• Chapter 1: About Your AD TOUCH TRACKER 16 describes what the ADTOUC

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-9List of Inputs and OutputsThis section lists those inputs and outputs (auxiliaries) that have beenconfigured at

A-10 Operator's ManualList of Inputs and Outputs - (Make copies of the worksheet to support all domes)DomeNumber:______DomeType: ________Location

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-11List of Inputs and Outputs - (Make copies of the worksheet to support all domes)DomeNumber:______DomeType: ___

A-12 Operator's ManualSetup Sequence WorksheetFill out the Setup Sequence Worksheet before you begin actually setting upthe Sequence. This worksh

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-13Setup Sequence Worksheet- (Make copies of the worksheet to support all events) Event #_________________Number

A-14 Operator's ManualSetup Sequence Worksheet- (Make copies of the worksheet to support all events) Event #________________Number of camera whos

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-15Setup Alarms WorksheetFill out the Setup Alarms Worksheet before you begin actually setting up analarm. This w

A-16 Operator's ManualDomeNumber: 12DomeType: Ultra Location: Accessories Input #1: ____Smoke Detector_______________________________________7

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-17Setup Alarms Worksheet- (Make copies of the worksheet to support all alarms)DomeNumber: ___DomeType: _______ L

A-18 Operator's ManualSetup Alarms Worksheet- (Make copies of the worksheet to support all alarms)DomeNumber: ___DomeType: _______ Location: ____

About This Manual ixitalics used for terms specific to TOUCH TRACKER16, items that you select from the LCDmenu, and text that requires emphasismonospa

APPENDIX B Software License AgreementBy using the AD Touch Tracker 16 software, you accept the terms andconditions of this license agreement. Read thi

B-2 Operator's ManualSOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT1. General. Software is being licensed to the Customer pursuant to thefollowing terms and conditi

Appendix B: Software License Agreement B-3will have the right to take possession of all copies of the Software andDocumentation in the possession of

B-4 Operator's Manualinformation contained in the Software or Documentation to any party,except for Customer's employees and agents who requ

Appendix B: Software License Agreement B-5and workmanship under normal use. SEC's sole obligation under thiswarranty will be to replace any def

B-6 Operator's Manual7. U.S. Government Restricted Rights. The Software and Documentationare provided with restricted rights. Use, duplication o

Glossaryabnormal stateThe state of a dome input that will trigger an alarm if it has been configuredto do so. For example, when a motion detector sens

G-2 Operator's ManualApple Peel patternA default pattern that a SpeedDome runs whereby the dome makes threecomplete revolutions starting at the

Glossary G-3cursorThe blinking square on the LCD when the TOUCH TRACKER is in themenu/programming mode. It indicates the currently active field on the

G-4 Operator's ManualinputA device such as a smoke detector or twilight sensor that, when configuredto do so, can trigger an alarm when it under