XX134-44-02 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. Copyright © 2010 Vicon Industries Inc.
Important Safeguards – Outdoor Use GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors and the The lightening bolt symbol alerts the user to the presence of requirements of grounding electrodes. dangerous voltage that may present the risk of electric shock. 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.
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.
Contents Introduction .........................................................................................................................1 Software Features ...............................................................................................................3 Programming Menus...........................................................................................................5 Camera Controller ............................................................................................
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® SurveyorVFT Direct Control software. All functions programmed into the SurveyorVFT stay resident in the Dome Assembly and do not occupy any external CPU memory.
NOTES 2 • Introduction XX134-44-02 Rev 710 SurveyorVFT Camera Dome Programming
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. The default setting is Enabled. Note: Wide Dynamic Range and Backlight Compensation cannot be enabled at the same time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 sub-systems. Time, Date, Compass, and Azimuth display can also be enabled or disabled. The Azimuth text displays the pan and tilt degrees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Install Defaults Finally, the Install Defaults option restores all SurveyorVFT settings to their factory defaults, including the Video Defaults. This affects all programmed functions, including presets and tour settings. 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.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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.
Pelco Function Keypress Function Keypress 95, Preset Set (Program Label screen appears), F2 Set Transmit Polarity 93, Preset Set (Program Label screen appears), F2 Select/Store IO (Iris Open) Program Sectors Backup/Abort/Exit IC (Iris Close) Reset Dome 96, Preset Set (Program Label screen appears), F2 then press Pan Auto to set sectors, Aux 2 and 3 to set mask.
Sensormatic Function Keypress Function Keypress Enter Menu Press and hold IRIS Open, press and hold Focus (near or far), press Zoom Out Set Transmit Polarity Not Supported Select/Store FF Program Sectors Not Supported Press Menu.
Kalatel Function Keypress Function Keypress Enter Menu Press Set until "Enter Programming 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". Program the unit using the joystick.
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 E nter Menu Keypress Enter Surveyor address on keypad and hi t Enter key. Use LCD softkeys to navigate to Main Menu .
Panasonic Function Keypress Function Keypress S elect/Store Press and hol d CAMERA SE TUP button for 2 sec. Use SET button to select and save opti ons. Use ESC button to abort or leave options. Move joystick up and down to select and highlight Surveyor preset 94 menu options. Use button AUX 1 for Aux 1 and AUX 2 for Aux 2. Panasonic keypad supports communication with one dome at a time.
Philips Function Keypress Function 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-1022ENTER for Aux 2 and use Set-1023-ENTER for Aux3. Note: In order for the shortcut to work, the keypad must be unlocked.
Cohu Enter Menu To launch SurveyorVFT menu use Preset 64 + Store. Use Focus Far button 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 highlight Dome menu options. AUX 1 is Preset1 + Store, AUX 2 is Preset2 + Store, and AUX3 is Preset3 + Store.
Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty Vicon Industries Inc. (the “Company”) warrants your equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship under Normal Use from the date of original retail purchase for a period of three years, with the following exceptions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. VCRs, all models: Labor and video heads warranted for 120 days from date of original retail purchase. All other parts warranted for one year from date of original retail purchase.
Vicon Industries Inc.
