Product specifications

Introduction
This manual details the programming features of the SurveyorVFT, software revision 1.0.1. 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 an IBM compatible personal computer equipped with the Vicon
SurveyorVFT Configurator software. All functions programmed into the SurveyorVFT stay resident in the Dome
Assembly and do not occupy any external CPU memory.
SurveyorVFT is designed to be programmed using RS-422/485, enhanced VicoaxII (superimposed data on
composite video signal) type protocol, fiber optic or ViconNet LAN. The V1400X-DVC-3 System Console,
V1411X-DVC, V1410X-DVC, V1411J-DVC, V1300X-DVC or V1300X-RVC operator keypads, a NOVA (VPS)
control system and a personal computer using ProTech Configurator software or the Surveyor Direct Control
program are all input devices using the RS-422/485 format. The V1422 and V1411 (in enhanced VicoaxII mode)
are input devices using enhanced VicoaxII (superimposed data on video) format. Additionally, the SurveyorVFT
can support competitive RS-422/RS-485 Communication Protocols. Refer to the manuals from those
manufacturers for information. Refer to the XX134 SurveyorVFT Installation and Operation Manual for details on
configuration and operation.
This manual is written with the intention of using an input device and the SurveyorVFT’s on-screen menu system.
This method uses specific key functions that are actual buttons or screen selections on these input devices. The
Configurator software runs on an IBM compatible personal computer that uses a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
for configuration, much different than the controls described here. Refer to the Vicon Configurator Software
manual for details on its use.
Programming is done by selecting options from the on-screen menu system. Once the on-screen menu system is
accessed, programming is done 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 and AUX 2: used for very specific menu functions detailed in the menu system.
Six functions are carried out using only keypad controls. These functions are 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.
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