American Dynamics AD2088 - Selecting Monitors; Selecting Cameras and Domes; Locking Cameras and Domes

MEGAPOWER 168 / AD2088 OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING REFERENCE GUIDE (8200-0170-01, REV. A)
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Selecting Monitors
Workstation monitors display the video from the
cameras and domes installed in local and/or satellite
facilities. Each monitor has an identification number
assigned by the system administrator. Up to 12
monitors can be installed in a single bay AD168
system. Up to 24 monitors can be installed in a dual
bay system.
Note: Verify that the keyswitch is in the Operate
position before performing this task.
1. Use the numeric keypad to enter the monitor
identification number. The numbers appear in
the ENTER display.
2. Press the MON key. The monitor identification
number appears in the MONITOR/VCR display
window. The ENTER display clears.
MONITOR
VCR
The selected monitor is under keyboard control.
Camera video can now be viewed on the called
monitor.
Selecting Cameras and Domes
Once a monitor is selected, you may call camera or
dome video to the monitor. Each system camera
has a unique identification number documented by
the system administrator.
Note: Verify that the keyswitch is in the Operate
position before performing this task.
1. Use the numeric keypad to enter the camera
identification number. The number appears in
the ENTER display.
2. Press the CAM key. The number clears from the
ENTER display, and appears in the CAMERA
display.
CAMERA
The selected video input now appears on the
monitor screen. Depending upon the camera type,
you may be able to control the pan, tilt, zoom, focus,
and iris settings.
Locking Cameras and Domes
Cameras can be “locked” to prevent other keyboard
operators from controlling their movements. If a
camera is locked, other operators with the same or
lower priority will be able to view the camera, but will
not be able to control its pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris,
preset, and auxiliary functions. When an operator
calls a camera that has been locked out, the word
“LOCK” appears on the monitor’s status line.
An operator with a higher priority level than the
operator who locked the camera can gain control of
the camera.
The F1 key (located below the Site display) is used
to lock or unlock the selected camera.
Figure 4: F1 function key
SITE
F1 F2
Note: Verify that the keyswitch is in the Operate
position before performing this task.
To lock or unlock control access to a camera:
1. Call or hold the desired camera on the monitor
under your keyboard control
2. Enter either of the following F1 code
combinations:
• “2 F1” locks the camera
• “1 F1” unlocks the camera
Enter 2, press
F1 to lock.
Enter 1, press
F1 to unlock.