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TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNPACKING .......................................................... 6
SERVICE................................................................ 6
DESCRIPTION ....................................................... 6
ALLEGIANT FEATURE SUMMARY TABLE .......... 7
MAJOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS......................... 9
TC8x01 Main CPU Bay............................................................. 9
TC8802 Monitor Expansion Bay................................................9
TC8x21 Video Input Module......................................................9
TC8532, TC8834 Video Output Modules...................................9
System Capabilities ..................................................................9
SUPPLEMENTARY SYSTEM COMPONENTS .... 10
TC8550A System Keyboard.................................................... 10
TC8551A & TC8554 System Keyboards ................................. 10
TC8553 & TC8555 System Keyboards.................................... 10
TC8553-232 System Keyboard............................................... 10
TC8557MK Keyboard Racking Kit........................................... 10
TC8557HL Keyboard Extension Cable..................................... 10
TC8557HR Series Keyboard Extension Kits ............................ 10
TC8568 Signal Distribution Unit .............................................. 10
TC8768 Signal Distribution Unit .............................................. 10
TC8540C Series Alarm Interface Units.................................... 10
TC8560, TC8561A, TC8563, & TC8564A Series
Receiver/Driver Units........................................................ 10
TC700 Series AutoDomes™................................................... 11
TC8569-2, TC8569-4, TC8769-2, TC8769-4 Series ................ 11
TC8770 Switcher Follower Series, TC8770SF, TC8770SG,
TC8770LD, TC8770LG Function Modules......................... 11
TC8770I Interconnect Panel.................................................... 11
TC8712A Series Console Port Expander Units........................ 11
TC8713A Series Alarm Port Expander Units ..........................11
TC8714A, TC8715A Series Keyboard Port Expander Units ....11
TC8780 Series Data Converter Units ...................................... 12
TC8781 Series Time/Data Converters..................................... 12
TC8785 Series Code Converters............................................. 12
Code Translator Units............................................................. 12
TC8808 Video Interconnect Panel........................................... 12
TC8579SE Service Extender Card.......................................... 12
TC8779SE Service Extender Card.......................................... 13
TC8820SE Service Extender Card.......................................... 13
TC8x59 Series Allegiant Master Control Software.................... 13
Windows Based Allegiant Software......................................... 13
Logging Printer....................................................................... 13
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ............................ 20
Main CPU Bay Installation....................................................... 20
Video Input Modules............................................................... 20
Video Output Modules ............................................................ 21
CPU Module........................................................................... 21
Camera and Monitor Connections ........................................... 21
TC8600 and TC8800 Video Inputs.......................................... 22
Termination Practices............................................................. 22
TC8802 Expansion Bay Connections ......................................22
Keyboard Hookup................................................................... 23
Satellite Configuration Installations .......................................... 23
Feature Selection.................................................................... 26
Main Power Connections ........................................................ 26
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES................................. 30
Logging Printer Option Installation........................................... 30
IBM or IBM Compatible Computer Interface Installation............ 30
SYSTEM KEYBOARDS - TC8550A, TC8551A,
TC8553 Series ................................................ 31
Keyboard Displays.................................................................. 31
Keyboard Controls.................................................................. 32
Switcher Control Keys ............................................................ 32
Function Keys ........................................................................ 32
Telemetry Controls ................................................................. 33
SYSTEM KEYBOARDS - TC8554, TC8555.......... 34
Keyboard Displays.................................................................. 35
Keyboard Controls.................................................................. 35
Switcher Control Keys ............................................................ 36
Function Keys ........................................................................ 36
Telemetry Controls ................................................................. 36
VIDEO MONITOR DISPLAY................................. 37
Time/Date .............................................................................. 37
Monitor Title/System Status Display........................................ 37
Monitor Message.................................................................... 39
Broadcast Message................................................................ 39
Program Prompts................................................................... 39
Camera Number..................................................................... 39
Camera Title........................................................................... 39
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ........................ 40
User Selectable DIP Switch Settings For Main CPU Bay ......... 40
User Selectable DIP Switch Settings for TC8816A Data
Receiver Modules used in TC8802 Monitor Expansion
Bays ................................................................................ 42
USER INFORMATION.......................................... 43
User Priority Access Table...................................................... 43
ALARM INFORMATION....................................... 44
Basic Alarm Response Mode.................................................. 44
Auto-Build Alarm Response Mode........................................... 44
Sequence & Display Alarm Response Mode............................ 44
Alarm Activated Pre-Position................................................... 44
Sample Alarm Responses....................................................... 45
KEYBOARD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........ 47
General.................................................................................. 47
System Commands................................................................ 47
Switcher Commands .............................................................. 48
SEQUENCE INFORMATION................................ 48
General.................................................................................. 48
Sequence Control Instructions ................................................ 51
Lock Commands .................................................................... 53
Controlling Camera Movement................................................ 54
Alarm Control Commands....................................................... 56
KEYBOARD USER FUNCTIONS ......................... 58
General.................................................................................. 58
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION.......................... 64
CHARACTER ROM TABLES FOR TC8500 ......... 65
CHARACTER ROM TABLES FOR TC8600
AND TC8800 ................................................... 66
QUICK REFERENCE KEYBOARD COMMAND
TABLE............................................................. 70
ERROR MESSAGES............................................ 71
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................. 73
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ...................................... 75
APPENDIX A........................................................ 76
Satellite Systems.................................................................... 76
APPENDIX B........................................................ 80
Sample Keyboard Operating Instructions................................. 80
APPENDIX C........................................................ 83
Installation Checklists ............................................................. 83
APPENDIX D........................................................ 84
Quick Reference Cable Interconnections................................. 84
APPENDIX E ........................................................ 85
Main Bay Rear Panel Connector Pinouts................................. 85
APPENDIX F ........................................................ 86
Pre-Position Controls.............................................................. 87
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