American Dynamics RAS916LS Operator's Manual

SpeedDome Ultra VII 22x Camera Dome RAS915LS RAS915LS-1 RAS916LS RAS916LS-1 RAS916WLS RAS916WLS-1 Configuration Utility Operator’s Manual 8200-0184-

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APPENDIX F Vicon Command Summary This appendix summarizes the SpeedDome Ultra VII features that are supported by the Vicon protocol. In addition, it

Vicon Command Summary The following table lists the Vicon controller key sequence to control the indicated SpeedDome Ultra VII functions. If you want

If you want to … Use … Auto Pan Left Limit See Setting Left and Right Auto Pan Scan Limits on page F–4. Run/Pgm switch to PGM Enter 98 Enter Auto Pa

Setting Left and Right Auto Pan Scan Limits IMPORTANT You must program the Left Scan Limit setting before programming the Right Scan Limit setting

Wiring Configurations In Vicon systems where the domes support loop through, daisy chain the SpeedDome Ultra VII domes off the last Vicon dome in the

Tested Vicon Equipment The following Vicon equipment has been tested with SpeedDome Ultra VII: • Vicon 1300 CPU Systems • Vicon 1400 CPU Systems •

APPENDIX R Dome Configuration Records Use the pages in this appendix to record the configuration settings for your SpeedDome Ultra VII Camera Dome.

DOME NUMBER: ___________________ LOCATION: ________________________ Configuration Settings Pan / Tilt / Zoom / Sync Options Menu Item Default Sett

DOME NUMBER: ___________________ LOCATION: ________________________ Area Boundaries Up to 16 areas can be programmed. Use this form to identify the

CHAPTER 1 Using the Dome Configuration Utility The SpeedDome Ultra VII 22x camera dome is an optical zoom camera enclosed in a compact dome housing.

DOME NUMBER: ___________________ LOCATION: ________________________ Language / Password Menu Item Default Setting (Choices) Current Setting Langu

DOME NUMBER: ___________________ LOCATION: ________________________ Presets Up to 96 presets can be programmed for each dome. Use this form to desc

DOME NUMBER: ___________________ LOCATION: ________________________ Preset Number Description Assigned Name Preset 49 Preset 50 Preset 51 P

APPENDIX S Software License Agreement By using this software, you accept the terms and conditions of this license agreement. Read this license agreem

Customer may make up to 2 copies of the Software solely for back-up and archival purposes. Customer will not remove or modify the copyright and othe

SEC AND ITS SUPPLIERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND FRANCHISEES WILL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMA

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SPEEDDOME ULTRA VII GLOSSARY Alarm Actions The assigned responses for the dome when inputs change from normal to abnormal states. The dome may run a P

Freeze Frame A feature that allows the current image to be maintained on-screen when switching to a preset or pattern. This function prevents the dis

Privacy Zones Masked areas of the camera dome's viewing area. These masks prevent operators of the surveillance system from viewing these design

What is the Dome Configuration Utility? The Dome Configuration Utility provides a means to setting features for your camera dome via a text overlay m

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INDEX –A– Advanced Shutter Settings Overview, 3–4 Alarm Actions Configuring, 4–3 Area Boundaries Overview, 4–9, 4–10 Programming, 4–10 Auto Focus conf

Smooth Scan, 1–6, E–5 Stepped Scan, 1–6, E–5 Supported Controllers Manchester, B–4 Supported Features Coaxitron, C–2 P Protocol, C–2 Panasonic UTC, D–

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Working with the Dome Configuration Utility Once the Dome Configuration Menu is displayed, you may select a menu item, and then modify the settings yo

To enter the password using SensorNet, RS-422, or Manchester protocols: 1. Use the Pan/Tilt control to move the highlight the appropriate character.

Exiting the Configuration Utility Under SensorNet, RS-422, and Manchester protocols, you may save your changes and exit the utility from any screen by

Quick Set Command Description 0+Quick Set Toggles between displaying and hiding the quick set menu. 1+ Quick Set Displays the SpeedDome Ultra con

Where To Go Next Now that you understand how to start and work with the Dome Configuration Utility, you are ready to begin changing the settings for y

Chapter Topics Covered Appendix A: SensorNet and RS-422 Command Summary − Summarizes the controller commands available for SensorNet/RS-422 Append

CHAPTER 2 Configuring Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Synchronization Options This chapter describes the use of the Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Sync Opts menu. Use this scree

Overview of Pan / Tilt / Zoom/Synchronization Options Screen When Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Sync Opts is selected from the Dome Configuration Menu, the following

Adjusting the Zoom Stop Settings The SpeedDome Ultra VII includes a 22X optical zoom camera with 11X digital zoom capability. The maximum possible zoo

Configuring the Line Lock Setting Use the Line Lock setting to prevent vertical rolling or adjust the appearance of overlay text on color monitors. I

Configuring the Freeze Frame Setting If you need to maintain a static image when calling automatic functions, such as presets or patterns, use the Fre

Changing the Freeze Frame Setting 1. Select Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Sync Opts from the Dome Configuration Menu. 2. Move the highlight bar to Freeze Frame. Chan

What To Do Next When you select Exit from the Pan/Tilt/Zoom screen, the Dome Configuration Menu appears. DOME CONFIGURATION MENUPAN/TILT/ZOOM/SYNC OP

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CHAPTER 3 Configuring Camera Features This chapter describes the settings used to control the camera features. It describes how to change the white b

Adjusting White Balance Settings White balance is normally compensated for by the automatic white balance gain control. In some lighting conditions, y

Changing Automatic White Balance Settings 1. Select Camera Functions from the Dome Configuration Menu. The highlight appears on the Auto White Bal set

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UnderstandingThis ight situations where an image would al or bright light nder tions, moving objects will appear blurred, and still images may appear

The Relationship between AGC and Open Shutter Settings Table 3–1 explains which settings may be changed based on the current AGC/Shutter setting. Tabl

What To Do Next When you select Exit from the Camera Functions screen, the Dome Configuration Menu appears. DOME CONFIGURATION MENUPAN/TILT/ZOOM/SYNC

CHAPTER 4 Configuring Alarms, Areas, Home, Privacy Settings, Presets and Scan Limits This chapter describes settings associated with Alarms, Areas, t

Overview of Alarms, Areas, Home, North Position, Preset, Privacy, and Scan Limit Settings When Alarms/Areas/Home/Presets/PZ is selected from the Dome

Configuring Alarm Actions IMPORTANT When operating on Manchester networks, the dome can be programmed to respond to any of the four available alarm

Setting Alarm Actions IMPORTANT Some controllers allow the alarm actions for domes to be specified at the controller. See the appendixes for inform

Configuring Normal Input States for Alarms IMPORTANT Some controllers allow the normal input states for domes to be specified at the controller. Th

Setting Alarm Input States 1. Select Alarms/Areas/Home/Presets/PZ from the Dome Configuration Menu. 2. Select Set Alarm States. 3. Select the appropr

Setting the Home Position 1. Select Alarms/Areas/Home/Presets/PZ from the Dome Configuration Menu. 2. Select Set Home Position. The highlight bar a

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Setting the North Position Direction Indicators permit you to understand the approximate pointing position of the dome to an established reference poi

Programming Area Boundaries If the dome is installed in a location where you can see numerous departments or other identifiable objects, you might wan

Note: When areas are programmed, each area is assigned a default name. Instructions for assigning new names appear in Chapter 5. To program areas

Note: You will receive an error message under the following conditions: • If you attempt to program an area boundary that passes the starting po

From this screen you can program up to eight Privacy Zones, delete all or specific Privacy Zones, or temporarily hide all Privacy Zones. For more info

The circled arrows represent the target area on the screen for creating the Privacy Zone. Normally, this target area remains in the center of the scre

Removing or Hiding Privacy Zones If you made an error during programming or no longer require Privacy Zones, individual zones or all Privacy Zones may

Deleting Specific Privacy Zones To delete individual Privacy Zones, use the following procedure. To delete all Privacy Zones, see Deleting All Privacy

Programming Presets If you need to view specific places routinely, you should program presets. A preset is a programmed video scene with automatic pan

PRESETSPRESET XPosition camera with PANTILT, ZOOM and IRISFOCUS FAR to save and exitEXIT 4. Adjust the camera until you see the scene you want to use

TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE: BEFORE YOU BEGIN...

Figure 4–6: Left and Right Scan Limits Left Scan Limit Parking Lot Building Dome Right Scan Limit Scan Types Three types of scans may be activated:

pan right until it reaches the right scan limit. Figure 4–8 illustrates a random scan. In this figure, the dashed line represents the scan area, and t

4–20 SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual Note: Press Focus during steps 3 or 4 to cancel scan limit programming. 3. Adjust the pan posit

CHAPTER 5 Configuring Text Displayed On-Screen This chapter describes how to modify settings related to text displayed by the dome. It includes sett

Displaying or Hiding Status Information You can choose to display the status of the zoom setting, auto focus, and auto iris. This information will app

Displaying or Hiding All Name Information The dome provides the ability to display the dome name, the area where the dome is pointing, the name of the

Displaying Diagnostic Tests During Reset You can choose to have dome diagnostic tests run whenever the dome resets. The diagnostic information display

Displaying Direction Indicators Direction Indicators let you know the approximate pointing direction of the dome in relation to an established point c

Figure 5-5 represents pointing the dome precisely at 225° from North (Southwest) with a tilt of 25° below the virtual horizon. Panning to the left poi

Changing the Display of Selected Name Information 1. Select On-Screen Text Display from the Dome Configuration Menu. 2. Move the highlight to Name Co

APPENDIX A: SENSORNET AND RS-422 PROTOCOLS COMMAND SUMMARY... A–1 Command Summary ...

Setting or Changing Names 1. Select On-Screen Text Display from the Dome Configuration Menu. 2. Select Name Configuration Menu. The Name Configuratio

Configuring Text Displayed On-Screen 5–9 7. Move the blinking highlight around the available characters. When the correct character is highlighted,

Figure 5-7: Examples of text attributes If the video background is light, enable character outlines. If on-screen text obscures the video being displ

What To Do Next When you select Exit from the On-Screen Text Display screen, the Dome Configuration Menu appears. Figure 5-8: Dome Configuration Menu

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CHAPTER 6 Configuring Language and Password Settings This chapter explains how to change the language for dome messages and text, and how to set and

Selecting a Language for Dome Messages and Prompts The dome supports menus, status information and prompts in English, Spanish, French, German, Italia

4. Do one of the following: • To continue with changing the language, select Continue. The dome automatically resets. To verify the language change,

Enabling or Disabling Password Protection Password protection must be enabled before passwords can be used. To enable or disable the dome password: 1.

CHAPTER 7 Displaying Dome Information This chapter explains how to display dome information and operating information. In This Chapter • Understandi

PREFACE Before You Begin This preface provides important information that you should be familiar with before using the SpeedDome Ultra VII camera dome

Viewing Dome Operating Statistics When Dome Statistics is selected from the Dome Information screen, the following information is displayed: DOME STAT

What To Do Next When you select Exit from the Dome Information screen, the Dome Configuration Menu appears. DOME CONFIGURATION MENUPAN/TILT/ZOOM/SYNC

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APPENDIX A SensorNet and RS-422 Protocols Command Summary This appendix summarizes the SensorNet and RS-422 controller commands used with the Configu

Command Summary The following table lists the commands to operate the configuration utility when the dome is installed in a SensorNet or RS-422 envir

Supported Controllers and Matrix Switching Systems This section provides information about the SensorNet and RS-422 controllers and matrix switchers t

VM32/AD32 Supported Protocols SensorNet RS-422 (1) Maximum Presets 96 – SensorNet 4 – RS-422 Maximum Patterns (2) 3 Quick Set Menu Not supported

AD2050 Supported Protocol RS-422 (1) Maximum Presets 16 (2) or 60 (3) Maximum Patterns (4) 3 Quick Set Menu Not supported Address Range 1-1024 (5) No

Performance Notes The following considerations should be made when using the SpeedDome Ultra VII camera dome in a SensorNet or RS-422 environment. Ala

APPENDIX B Manchester Protocol Command Summary This appendix summarizes the Manchester controller commands used with the Configuration Utility. It al

What’s In This Manual? The SpeedDome Ultra VII Configuration Utility Operator's Manual is organized as follows: • Chapter 1:Using the Dome Confi

Command Summary The following table lists the commands to operate the configuration utility when the dome is installed in a Manchester environment.

Additional Manchester Commands The following tables summarize the special commands available when using the dome in a Manchester network. These comman

Supported Controllers The following Manchester controllers are compatible with SpeedDome Ultra VII: Controller Presets 3 Patterns Quick Set Menu

APPENDIX C Pelco Coaxitron and “P” Protocols Command Summary This appendix summarizes the SpeedDome Ultra VII features that are supported by the Pelc

Supported SpeedDome Ultra VII Features The following SpeedDome Ultra VII features are supported with Coaxitron and P protocols: • 11X digital zoom (u

Pelco Command Summary The following table lists the commands to operate the configuration utility when the dome is installed in a Pelco environment. I

Performance Notes The following SpeedDome Ultra VII features are not supported with the Pelco protocols: • PAL video format. This will be supported a

Setting Left and Right Scan Limits Scan Limits allow you to set left and right boundaries for use with the Auto Scan, Frame Scan, and Random Scan fun

Activating Frame Scan Frame Scan pans between the left and right scan limits, pausing briefly (3 seconds) at each frame. A frame is equivalent to appr

APPENDIX D Panasonic Up-the-Coax (UTC) Protocol Command Summary This appendix summarizes the SpeedDome Ultra VII features that are supported by the

Text Conventions This book uses text in different ways to identify different kinds of information. Bold Italics Used for terms specific to the system,

Supported SpeedDome Ultra VII Features The following SpeedDome Ultra VII features are supported with the UTC (Up-the-Coax) protocol: • 11X digital z

Panasonic UTC Command Summary The following table lists the commands to operate the configuration utility when the dome is installed in a Panasonic U

Performance Notes When selecting a dome, a 3- to 5-second delay is necessary for the Panasonic multiplexer to properly identify the dome type. If the

5. Use the joystick to move the highlight to Presets. Press Set to select. The Select Preset to Program screen displays. SELECT PRESET TO PROGRAM PR

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APPENDIX E AD Up-the-Coax (UTC) Protocol Command Summary This appendix summarizes the AD-UTC controller commands used with the Configuration Utility.

Command Summary The following table lists the commands to operate the configuration utility when the dome is installed in an AD Up-the-Coax (AD-UTC)

Additional AD-UTC Commands The following tables summarize the special commands available when using the dome in an AD-UTC network. These commands are

Supported Keyboards The following AD keyboards are compatible with SpeedDome Ultra VII when used with a suitable AD-UTC host: Keyboard Presets Patt

Table E-1: Quick Set Menu commands Quick Set Command / Menu Item Description 0+ : Toggle Quick Set Menu Toggles between displaying and hiding the quic