American Dynamics AD2088 - Controlling Auxiliary Devices; Controlling Vcrs

MEGAPOWER 168 / AD2088 OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING REFERENCE GUIDE (8200-0170-01, REV. A)
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Controlling Auxiliary Devices
An auxiliary is a relay that controls devices such as
lights, door locks, and audible alarms. Auxiliary
devices are also called output devices. Use the
Auxiliary ON and OFF keys (located to the right of
the Enter display) to control the devices.
Figure 10: Auxiliary Control keys
ONOFF
ENTER
Auxiliary devices may be momentary or latched. A
momentary auxiliary remains active as long as its
control key is pressed. An example of momentary
auxiliary action is a door that remains unlocked as
long the auxiliary ON key is pressed. When the key
is released, the door returns to its locked state.
A latched auxiliary remains active until it is
deactivated using the appropriate off switch. An
example of a latched auxiliary is a light. When the
auxiliary ON key is pressed (and released), the light
is turned on. When the auxiliary OFF key is pressed
(and released), the light is turned off.
IMPORTANT! The number of available auxiliaries
depends on the dome type. Outdoor SpeedDomes
have only one auxiliary connection. Indoor
SpeedDomes have four auxiliary connections. If you
are unsure about the number of available outputs on
the device, refer to your operator’s manual.
Note: Verify that the keyswitch is in the Operate
position before performing this task.
To activate an auxiliary:
1. Call the camera associated with the appropriate
relay.
2. Use the numeric keypad to enter the auxiliary
number (1-4).
3. Press the AUXILIARY ON key.
Note: When the ON key is released, a latched
auxiliary remains activated. A momentary
auxiliary is deactivated.
4. To de-activate a latched relay, press the
AUXILIARY OFF key.
Controlling VCRs
Note: To use this function, you must purchase and
install optional VCR interfaces.
If VCRs are connected to the AD168 system, you
may control recording and playback of videotapes
with the AD2088 keyboard. The VCR control keys
are part of the dual function keys located to the right
of the numeric keypad and ENTER display.
Figure 11: VCR control keys
VCR
A
CK
TASK
FAR
FOCUS
OPEN
IRIS
ONOFF
Note: Verify that the keyswitch is in the Operate
position before performing this task.
To control a VCR:
1. Enter the VCR number (up to four digits).
2. Press the VCR key.
When VCR mode is selected, the multi-function
keys (labeled “auxiliary”, “iris”, “focus”, and
“task”) switch to their VCR functions (Play,
Record, Eject, Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, and
Rewind).
3. Select a VCR function by pressing the
appropriate key.
To return to the monitor mode of operation, press
the MON key. The switching system remembers the
number of the last monitor selected prior to toggling
the mode.
Stop
Pause
Rewind
V
C
R
mode
Record
Play
Fast
Forward
Eject