Product specifications

XX134-60-01 Rev 108 SurveyorVFT Camera Dome Quick Guide Wiring and Setup • 15
Programming the SurveyorVFT
Programming is done by selecting options from the on-screen menu system 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, setting autopan limits, programming continuous
rotation, selecting the autopan speed, programming sectors, polarity of response lines, enabling auto-baud
detect and setting manual pan limits.
Software Features
Most of the SurveyorVFT features are accessed remotely through either a System Console (V1400X-DVC-3),
keypad (V1410X-DVC, V1411X-DVC, V1411J-DVC, V1300X-RVC rack mount or V1300X-DVC desktop) or a
PC using the SurveyorVFT Configurator software package. To program certain features, a numeric preset is
either stored or recalled. Preset functions can represent a variety of features.
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 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.
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. 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.
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
NUMBER
FUNCTION
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