Operator`s manual

About This Manual v

About This Manual

The AD168 system operator’s manual provides detailed information about AD168’s features, operation,

and application. It explains step-by-step the tasks that you - the operator - will perform when using the

AD168 system. It is designed to be a continuing reference source as you use the AD168 system.

How to Use This Manual

This manual is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1: “About the AD168 Video Switching System” describes what AD168 does and how it is

used. It also identifies the equipment installed and used with the AD168 system, and discusses your

role as a system operator.

• Chapter 2: “Using a Keyboard Controller” discusses the use of the AD2078A keyboard to perform

AD168 operations - from camera and auxiliary output control to handling incoming alarm signals.

• Appendix A, “AD168 System Defaults” lists the programming defaults for the AD168 system

software.

• Appendix B, “On-Screen Status Line Displays” describes the text messages which appear on monitor

screens during normal system operations.

• Appendix C, “Printer Messages” lists the messages available for output to a printer connected to the

AD168 central processing unit.

• Appendix D, “SpeedDome Series Programmable Commands” lists commands applicable for AD168

systems that use SpeedDome and SpeedDome Ultra units as video inputs.

• Appendix E, "Software License Agreement" describes the terms and conditions under which AD168

software is licensed to the customer.

• Glossary - the glossary provides concise definitions of a range of the technical terms used in this

document. We recommend that you consult this section if you are unfamiliar with the vocabulary of

video switching technology.