Bosch 8500 - Manual

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EN | 1 1 Unpacking This equipment should be unpacked and handled with care. If an item appears to have been damaged in shipment, notify the shipper. Verify that all parts shown in the Parts List have been included. If any items are missing, notify your Bosch Secu-rity Systems Sales or Customer Servi...

EN | 2 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 2 Service If the unit needs repair, contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems Service Center for authorization to return and shipping instructions. Service Centers • USA• Phone: 800-366-2283 or 717-735-6638 • Fax: 800-366-1329 or 717-735-6639 • CCTV...

EN | 3 3 Description This Allegiant video switcher/control system combines both switching and com-puter technology to provide powerful performance and unique system features for the security user. Offering full matrix switching capability, this system can be pro-grammed to display the video from any...

EN | 5 4 Allegiant Feature Summary Table This Allegiant Series system is available in two (2) operating configurations: a base system and the base system with an optional PC based software package. The base system includes features required for most switching/controller systems. The addition of the ...

LTC 8501 Series Systems EN | 7 5 System Components 5.1 LTC 8501 Series Systems • LTC 8501 Series Main CPU Bay A modular equipment bay which contains the system’s microprocessor module (LTC 8511/00), the power supply module (LTC 8505 Series), and combinations of video input and video output modules (...

EN | 8 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 6 System Accessory Components The Allegiant Series accessory products provide many optional features to the base system. A brief description of accessory products is provided below. Complete spec-ification information can be found in respective produ...

EN | 10 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 6.10 LTC 8569, LTC 8570, LTC 8571, LTC 8572 Series Code Merger Units These series are control code merger and line driver units used to combine Allegiant biphase control code from two (up to four with LTC 8570 and LTC 8572 versions) systems for comm...

LTC 8780 Series Data Converter Units EN | 11 6.14 LTC 8780 Series Data Converter Units The LTC 8780 Series are accessory units that convert the Allegiant system's biphase control code into RS-232, or converts RS-232 back to biphase code. This provides the capability of transmitting the control code ...

EN | 12 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 biphase. Many of the most popular protocol codes are supported, including Pelco ® , Vicon ® , American Dynamics ® , Sensormatic ® , Kalatel ® , Diamond Electronics ® , and Javelin ® . Fixed and variable speed codes are supported where applicable. 6....

LTC 8506/00 PC-to-Console Port RS-232 Cable EN | 13 bridge between an existing Allegiant and the new digital based CCTV system (the 'satellite') that uses digital video encoders and decoders. With VASA, the new IP technology is totally transparent to the existing Allegiant users who continue to use ...

EN | 16 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 7 Installation Procedure 7.1 Main CPU Bay Installation Before discarding the shipping cartons, verify that the various pieces of equipment have no evidence of carrier damage. CAUTION Do not apply power to the equipment until instructed to do so. 1. ...

Video Output Modules EN | 17 7.3 Video Output Modules Counting from left to right beginning with slot 9, install the appropriate number of Video Output Modules (VOM) into these slots. If fewer than the maximum number of VIMs are installed, there will be empty slots between the Input and the Output M...

EN | 18 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 7.5 Camera and Monitor Video Connections Refer to Figure 10 on page 28 for the next series of steps. Connect the system cameras to the appropriate video inputs, but as a minimum con-nect one known operating camera to video input #1 on the rear of th...

General Accessory Installation EN | 19 8 Optional Accessories Installation 8.1 General Accessory Installation There are many accessory products available for the Allegiant Series, including key-boards, alarm interface units, control code signal distribution units, etc. If applicable, these products ...

EN | 20 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 8.3 Computer Interface Installation NOTE Although the exact installation procedure for each computer varies, the follow-ing steps are generally required. Be sure to save the computer reference man-ual for procedures not covered here. Switch the main...

Satellite Site “Trunk Line” Monitor Outputs EN | 21 9 Satellite Configuration Installations Due to the many variations possible, only general guidelines can be covered for installing satellite systems. Refer to the Appendix Section of this manual, the LTC 8850/00 GUI Software manual, or the LTC 8059...

EN | 22 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 9.2 Main Site “Trunk Line” Video Inputs At the main site, video trunk line connections coming from each of the remote site(s) should be connected (and properly terminated) using an available video input at the main bay. There are no programming rest...

Main Site Programming Requirements EN | 23 Figure 7: Satellite Site Sample Program Showing Logical Camera Numbers and Titles To maintain a sense of order, it is preferable to program a satellite for a range of camera numbers. For example, in a three (3) Allegiant type satellite system, the first sat...

EN | 26 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 an operator requesting a satellite camera has a higher priority than at least 1 of the existing operators, the requested camera will be switched. If the operator does not have sufficient priority, they will receive an error message (i.e., error 81) ...

Alarm Inputs in Satellite Systems EN | 27 10 Feature Selection Certain user-selectable features can provide enhanced Allegiant system operation capabilities. Any desired changes can be made now or delayed until specific system requirements become more apparent. Refer to the Factory Default Settings ...

EN | 28 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 11 Main Power Connections 1. Verify that the power supply is configured for the desired voltage input. Attach the supplied AC power cord between the bay and appropriate AC power source. If necessary, instructions for changing the input voltage selec...

Time / Date EN | 29 12 Video Monitor Display The Allegiant Series system features an integral text overlay with two (2) rows of 24 characters each. There are a total of 256 different characters that the system can dis-play. See Chapter 19, “Character ROM Tables for LTC 8500,” on page 68. The display...

EN | 30 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 System Status Display If this display is selected (factory default), it allows the Allegiant system to dynami-cally inform the user of the system status. The 12-column display is divided into smaller message columns (see figure below), in which spec...

User Selectable DIP Switch Settings for Main CPU Bay EN | 33 13 Factory Default Settings As the Allegiant system is shipped from the factory, certain features are placed in a default configuration. The installer can select some of these features at the time of system installation/configuration. Gene...

EN | 38 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 14 User Information 14.1 User Priority Levels There are eight (8) levels of user priority in the Allegiant system. Each of the 32 users in the Allegiant system has a default priority level assignment. These user lev-els determine access to various s...

User Priority Access Table EN | 39 is shipped from the factory. Once a user is logged into the system, the password can be changed using the keyboard (see User Function number 10). Refer to the specific section of the operation instructions for exact procedures of using keyboard User Functions. Alth...

EN | 40 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 15 Alarm Information 15.1 General The ability to automatically switch video in response to an external signal (usually a contact closure) is a necessary feature in any video switching system. The Allegiant system permits users with Priority Level 1 ...

Alarm Activated Pre-position EN | 41 15.5 Alarm Activated Pre-position Alarm activated pre-position capability exists in each of the three (3) alarm response modes. This enables a pan/tilt/zoom equipped camera to automatically position itself to a preprogrammed scene as a result of an alarm signal. ...

Alarm Relay Response EN | 43 15.7 Alarm Relay Response Allegiant alarm responses include the ability to trigger isolated alarm relay outputs from an LTC 8540/00 Alarm Interface unit. An alarm output is typically used to activate the alarm input of a security Digital Video Recorder (DVR) or other ale...

EN | 44 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 16 Keyboard Operation 16.1 General Primary operation of an Allegiant switcher is controlled via the system keyboard. The two types of keyboards currently available are: • Conventional LTC 8555 Series (incorporates LEDs and pushbuttons). • IntuiKey m...

Switcher Commands EN | 45 Keyboard Log-off Procedure If the log-in feature has not been enabled, this action is not applicable. If the feature has been enabled, press: User Log-off [ User , then OFF ]. Any priority based remote control or monitor locks made by the user will automati-cally be release...

EN | 46 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 Lock or Unlock Control of a Monitor • When using IntuiKey keyboards, press [ Device Lockout] , located on the main Allegiant menu screen for these options. • With LTC 8555 Series keyboards, press [Monitor], [Lock] , then [ON] to lock a monitor or [O...

Alarm Commands EN | 47 To turn OFF an auxiliary function of a remote camera device, press Aux OFF [OFF] , enter the number of the auxiliary you would like to deactivate and then press [Enter] . With the AutoDome Series of cameras, auxiliary commands are used to activate/deactivate certain operationa...

EN | 48 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 Arm/Disarm All Alarms Press [ Alarm Control] , located on the main Allegiant menu screen to enter the menu screen containing these options. When using the IntuiKey keyboard: • To arm all alarms currently controlled on the monitor, press [ Arm All Al...

Sequence Control EN | 49 Run a Sequence To run a sequence currently loaded on a monitor, press Start Sequence [Run] . If the sequence is stopped, the command starts sequencing. Direction of the sequencing is indicated in the monitor status display (if enabled), by a directional arrow and the letter ...

EN | 50 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 16.7 Sequence Programming Programming a Simple Camera Sequence The Allegiant system has powerful sequencing capabilities. Using a system key-board, it is possible to enter sequences to run on a single or on multiple monitors. As long as valid camera...

Sequence Programming EN | 51 Continue entering camera, monitor, and dwell times in this fashion until finished. If you only want to store the sequence for future use and then exit the programming mode, press Exit / Save [ Prog ]. Press Exit / Run [ Run ], to exit the programming mode, store the sequ...

EN | 52 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 Programming a SalvoSwitching Camera Sequence A SalvoSwitching sequence can be used to switch a group of monitors simulta-neously as a synchronized group. To program a Salvo sequence, enter the program-ming mode as described above for a simple camera...

General Information EN | 53 17 Keyboard User Functions 17.1 General Information User functions are keyboard operations which are used infrequently, but provide important system options. NOTE: Certain functions are restricted to certain user priority levels. Additional information on user priority le...

General Information EN | 55 User Function 1 - Local Keyboard Test User Function 1 can be used as a local test to ensure that all the keyboard LEDs and switches are working.This function automatically calibrates the center position of the analog joystick on LTC 8555 keyboards. Upon entering this test...

EN | 56 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 1 Keyboard tests show a speed indicator value in the first digit position when per- forming pan, tilt, or zoom actions. User Function 2 - Show Keyboard Port Number User Function 2 may be used to identify which port a keyboard is plugged into. After ...

General Information EN | 57 used. Move the joystick up to add the time and date back. Move the joystick left to blank the left side portion of the display from the monitor, and right to return it. Refer to User Function 5 to verify brightness level. Press [User] to exit the mode. User Function 7 - S...

General Information EN | 59 After entering the mode, the joystick is moved right or left to select the character to be changed. The selected character is identified by a box with a question mark inside it. The first line of the video monitor display indicates the code number of the character selecte...

EN | 60 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 User Function 23 - Display CPU Software Version Number Use this function to display the revision number of the Allegiant's CPU software on the monitor screen. User Function 24 - Set Positions on All Monitor Displays This function is similar to User ...

General Information EN | 61 User Function 28 - Select Console Log-in This function controls the system's external console port log-in feature. After enter-ing the mode, move the joystick up or down to select the mode in which the system should function. If the log-in feature is enabled ( MUST USE CO...

EN | 64 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 ority, they will receive an error message (i.e., error 81) via the satellite communi-cation path, and their camera will switch to the start-up camera specified in the Monitor Table. In addition, the same behavior for selecting trunk lines as describ...

Cleaning the Keyboard EN | 65 18 Maintenance Information The Allegiant system has been designed to perform for long periods of time with lit-tle or no maintenance. Occasionally the need will arise to clean the keyboard, or replace a fuse. Follow the instructions below if any of these items are requi...

EN | 66 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 18.3 AC Line Fuse Replacement The AC line fuse on Allegiant power supply models is found on the rear of the equipment bay near the line cord connector. Power supply models for 220-240 VAC input version may contain a circuit breaker equipped power sw...

EN | 68 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 19 Character ROM Tables for LTC 8500 The characters used in generating the video monitor displays are shown in the table on the following pages. Note that in some cases, a single character may be com-prised of two (2) parts. Such characters must be ...

EN | 70 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 20 Error Messages • Error 01 - Invalid camera request The camera number entered from the keyboard does not exist. If using the optional LTC 8850 GUI Software or the optional LTC 8059 MCS, make sure the number exists in the Camera Identification Tabl...

Main Bay Checkout EN | 73 21 Troubleshooting Guide The Allegiant system has been designed to perform reliably for long periods of time. All circuitry consists of state-of-the-art components designed around a modular con-cept. The modular concept allows quick location and replacement of suspect cir-c...

EN | 74 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 Calibrate ]. If using the LTC 8555 Series keyboard, refer to the User Function 1 procedure. (See Chapter 14, “User Information,” on page 38). 21.3 Video Monitor Display Checkout 1. No video display on any monitor: Verify proper CPU operation as desc...

CPU Software Version Numbers EN | 75 3. Incorrect system alarm response: Verify that the desired alarm response mode has been selected. Refer to the section on Select User Functions for instructions. 21.6 CPU Software Version Numbers During the evolution of the system, there have been various CPU so...

EN | 76 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 22 Glossary of Terms Auxiliary An auxiliary is an additional function of the remote receiver/driver which permits on/off control of outputs available to the user. In the Allegiant system, there are four relay outputs available which can be configure...

EN | 78 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 Appendix A Satellite Systems A satellite system configuration is usually used for a medium to large distributed sys-tem, or to obtain extremely large matrix sizes configured more conventionally. Typ-ically, a single Main control site can be used to ...

CPU Software Version Numbers EN | 85 Appendix B Installation Checklists A simplified guide for those who are already familiar with installing and program-ming Allegiant systems. MAIN BAY HARDWARE INSTALLATION ✔ Unpack equipment and verify that items have been received without carrier damage. ✔ Insta...

EN | 86 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 Appendix C Quick Reference Cable Interconnections C.1 Main Bay Video COAX -All video input and output connections to the Allegiant system should be made using a good grade of RG59U, RG6, or RG11U coaxial cable using BNC con-nectors. The following gu...

CPU Software Version Numbers EN | 87 ALARM I N PUTS The alarm inputs can be dry contact closures or logic levels. Connection to the Alarm unit is made to removable screw type terminal blocks and the use of simple twisted pair wire is acceptable. C.4 Signal Distribution Unit CON N ECTION TO MAI N BAY...

EN | 88 Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005 23 Main Bay Rear Panel Connector Pin-outs and Cable Pin-out Console Port RS-232 Pin-outs Pin # Designation 1 CHASSIS GND 2 Rx 3 Tx 4 CTS 5 RTS 6 NO CONNECTION 7 DATA G ND 8 NO CONNECTION 9 NO CONNECTION Alarm Port RS-232 Pin-outs Pin # Designation 1...