Vicon NOVA V1400 Owner's manual

NOVA V1400 Programming Manual
NOVA V1400 Digital Control System
Warning: To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the
operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been
designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
Copyright © 1999 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
Vicon Part No. 8009-8009-00-00 Section 11 Rev 1099

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FCC Notice
Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a
Class A digital device.
WARNING
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with
the specification in subpart B of part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception,
which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.
• Relocated the equipment away from the receiver.
• Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment and receiver
are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
“Interference Handbook, Bulletin CIB-2”
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mailstop
SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328, ISBN 0-16-045542-1.
Warning: Power must be removed from this unit before removing circuit modules or ribbon cables.
Caution: This unit contains circuit cards with integrated circuit devices that can be damaged by static
discharge. Take all necessary precautions to prevent static discharge.

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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 1
Programming Quick Setup............................................................................................................................ 2
System Programming ........................................................................................................ 4
Main Menu.................................................................................................................................................... 4
Administration................................................................................................................................................ 4
Set User Profiles .......................................................................................................................................... 5
User Number ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Login ID..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Privilege.................................................................................................................................................... 6
Set Administrator Profiles............................................................................................................................. 6
Administrative User................................................................................................................................... 7
Passcode.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Auto Logoff ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Logoff Dwell.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Configure Host Port...................................................................................................................................... 7
Baud Rate................................................................................................................................................. 8
Data Bits ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Stop Bits.................................................................................................................................................... 8
Parity......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Logoff Dwell.............................................................................................................................................. 9
Passcode.................................................................................................................................................. 9
Program Timed Events ................................................................................................................................ 9
Event Number......................................................................................................................................... 10
Event Type.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Pattern/Number ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Time of Day ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Schedule................................................................................................................................................. 11
Day of Week........................................................................................................................................... 11
Monitor Number...................................................................................................................................... 11
Receiver Number.................................................................................................................................... 11
Set Triggered Events.................................................................................................................................. 11
Select Triggered Inputs........................................................................................................................... 12
Program Triggered Events...................................................................................................................... 13
Input Number ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Event Type.......................................................................................................................................... 13
Pattern/Number................................................................................................................................... 14
Receiver Number................................................................................................................................ 14
Monitor Number .................................................................................................................................. 14
Keypad/Receiver.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Keypad Menus............................................................................................................................................ 15
Set Keypad Profiles ................................................................................................................................ 15
Keypad Number .................................................................................................................................. 16
Baud Rate ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Online State......................................................................................................................................... 16
Communications Delay....................................................................................................................... 16
Seize Enable ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Priority Level........................................................................................................................................ 17

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Auto/Manual.........................................................................................................................................17
Alarm Acknowledge.............................................................................................................................18
Default Monitor ....................................................................................................................................18
Set Keypad Partitions..............................................................................................................................18
View Keypad Status ................................................................................................................................18
Receiver Menus..........................................................................................................................................19
Set Receiver Profile.................................................................................................................................20
Receiver Number.................................................................................................................................20
Baud Rate............................................................................................................................................20
Receiver Model....................................................................................................................................20
Communications Delay........................................................................................................................21
Home Position .....................................................................................................................................21
Home Aux 1.........................................................................................................................................21
View Receiver Status..............................................................................................................................22
Alarm Actions ...............................................................................................................................................22
Set Alarm Stack Mode................................................................................................................................23
Monitor Stack Mode ................................................................................................................................23
Alarm Input Order (Common Stack Mode Only).....................................................................................28
Set Alarm Actions .......................................................................................................................................28
Alarm Input Number................................................................................................................................28
Set Alarm Acknowledge Mode................................................................................................................29
Set Alarm Priority ....................................................................................................................................30
Priority Level........................................................................................................................................30
Edit Alarm Call-Up...................................................................................................................................30
Set Monitor Actions.....................................................................................................................................31
Enable Alarm Monitors............................................................................................................................31
Set Alarm Controls..................................................................................................................................32
Alarm Monitor Number ........................................................................................................................33
Alarm Order (Independent Stack Mode Only).....................................................................................33
Sequence.............................................................................................................................................33
Dwell Time...........................................................................................................................................33
Auto Acknowledge...............................................................................................................................33
Acknowledge Time..............................................................................................................................34
Set Acknowledge Controls......................................................................................................................34
Set Receiver Actions...................................................................................................................................34
Set Alarm Enable/Disable .......................................................................................................................35
Set Home Acknowledge Control .............................................................................................................35
Set Aux 1 Controls ..................................................................................................................................36
Set Input Controls.......................................................................................................................................37
Enable Alarm Inputs................................................................................................................................37
Local Input Pattern...............................................................................................................................38
X-IA Alarm Inputs ................................................................................................................................38
Set Momentary Inputs.............................................................................................................................38
Momentary Pattern..............................................................................................................................39
Momentary/Latching Alarms................................................................................................................39
Set Closure Type.....................................................................................................................................39
Set Serial Port.............................................................................................................................................40
Serial Port................................................................................................................................................40
Baud Rate ...............................................................................................................................................40
Data Bits..................................................................................................................................................41
Stop Bits..................................................................................................................................................41
Parity .......................................................................................................................................................41
Time/Date/Titler ............................................................................................................................................42
Camera Titles .............................................................................................................................................42

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Camera Number..................................................................................................................................... 43
Camera Title Editor................................................................................................................................. 43
Alarm Titles ................................................................................................................................................ 43
Alarm Number......................................................................................................................................... 44
Alarm Title Editor.................................................................................................................................... 44
Time/Date Controls .................................................................................................................................... 44
Display Controls ......................................................................................................................................... 46
Edit Screen Layout.................................................................................................................................. 46
Monitor Number .................................................................................................................................. 46
Character Size..................................................................................................................................... 47
Background/Border/None.................................................................................................................... 47
Top/Bottom/Select............................................................................................................................... 47
Enable/Disable Displays ......................................................................................................................... 47
Monitor Number .................................................................................................................................. 47
Date/Time............................................................................................................................................ 48
Camera Title........................................................................................................................................ 48
Preset Title.......................................................................................................................................... 48
Sector Title.......................................................................................................................................... 48
Seize Status........................................................................................................................................ 48
Title Fade Controls ................................................................................................................................. 48
Monitor Number .................................................................................................................................. 49
Camera/Alarm Fade............................................................................................................................ 49
Preset Fade......................................................................................................................................... 49
Fade Time........................................................................................................................................... 49
Video Switch Action .................................................................................................................................... 49
Edit Sequential Tour................................................................................................................................... 50
Tour Number........................................................................................................................................... 50
Select Tour Type .................................................................................................................................... 50
Edit Tour ................................................................................................................................................. 51
Define a Monitor Tour ......................................................................................................................... 51
Define a Salvo Tour ............................................................................................................................ 51
Set Last Step Action ............................................................................................................................... 52
Chain To Tour..................................................................................................................................... 53
Edit Salvo Switch........................................................................................................................................ 53
Assign Dial-Up Numbers............................................................................................................................ 54
Video Inputs............................................................................................................................................ 54
Tours....................................................................................................................................................... 55
Salvos..................................................................................................................................................... 56
Set Default Call-Up..................................................................................................................................... 56
Monitor Number...................................................................................................................................... 56
Action...................................................................................................................................................... 57
Select Number........................................................................................................................................ 57
Home Recall........................................................................................................................................... 57
Set Camera Partition.................................................................................................................................. 57
Cameras For Monitor.............................................................................................................................. 58
Partitioning Cameras to Monitors ........................................................................................................... 58
Propagation Delay...................................................................................................................................... 58
Video Delay Value ..................................................................................................................................59
Set High Speed Switching Output.............................................................................................................. 59
Select Monitors....................................................................................................................................... 59
Select Cameras...................................................................................................................................... 61
System Diagnostics ......................................................................................................... 63
Test Video CPU.......................................................................................................................................... 63

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ROM ID ...................................................................................................................................................63
Parallel Port Tests...................................................................................................................................64
Reset CPU ..............................................................................................................................................65
Test Alarm CPU..........................................................................................................................................65
ROM ID ...................................................................................................................................................66
Parallel Port Tests...................................................................................................................................66
Test Input Port.....................................................................................................................................66
Test Output Port ..................................................................................................................................67
Serial Port Test........................................................................................................................................68
Reset CPU ..............................................................................................................................................68
Test TDT CPU............................................................................................................................................69
ROM ID ...................................................................................................................................................69
Parallel Port Tests...................................................................................................................................70
Memory Tests..........................................................................................................................................70
Reset CPU ..............................................................................................................................................70
Test Serial Ports .........................................................................................................................................71
Test Setup Memory.....................................................................................................................................72
Setup Memory Test.................................................................................................................................72
Local Memory Test..................................................................................................................................73
Install Defaults..............................................................................................................................................73
Install System Defaults ...............................................................................................................................73
Install TDT Defaults....................................................................................................................................75
Shipping Instructions.......................................................................................................76
Index ..................................................................................................................................77

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Important
Safeguards
GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the unit.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the video product is
operated.
2. Retain Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the video product
and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Step aapplies to equipment that can be
disconnected from the CCTV system without seriously
jeopardizing security. Step b applies to equipment that
must operate continuously such as video switching
equipment at military installations.
a. Disconnect this video product from its power
source before cleaning. Do not use caustic,
abrasive, or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
b. Use a damp cloth to clean the equipment. Do not
allow moisture or liquids to enter any vents. Do not
use caustic, abrasive, or aerosol cleaners.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not
recommended by Vicon as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product
in any location where it may be exposed to water or
moisture. This does not apply to outdoor camera
housings, outdoor pan-and-tilt drives, and other
equipment designed for direct exposure to outdoor
environments.
8. Accessories - Do not place this video product on
any unstable surface or table. The video product may
fall, causing serious injury to a person and serious
damage to the video product. Use only with a mounting
accessory recommended by Vicon, or sold with the video
product. Any mounting of the video product should
follow Vicon’s instructions, and a mounting accessory
recommended by Vicon should be used.
9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
of the video product and to protect it from overheating,
and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the
video product on a rug or other similar surface. This
video product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This video product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or Vicon’s
instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources - This video product should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supplied to your installation site, consult your
Vicon dealer or local power company. For video
products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. Grounding - This applies to video products
equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug
having a third (grounding) pin. This plug only fits into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
12. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
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paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the video product.
13. Outdoor Cable Grounding - If an outside cable
system is connected to the video product, be sure the
cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-1984, provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
14. Lightning - For added protection for this video
product when it is not used for long periods of time,
disconnect it from its power source and from the cable
system. This prevents damage to the video product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
15. Power Lines - An outside cable system should not
be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside cable system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of
any kind into this video product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video
product yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this video
product from its power source and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions. Note that step cdoes not apply to outdoor
camera housings, outdoor pan-and-tilt drives and other
equipment specifically designed for direct exposure to
outdoor environments.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the video product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by Vicon or that have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that the video
product is in proper operating condition.

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Introduction
The NOVA V1400 is a microprocessor-based CCTV control system designed by Vicon to meet large system
requirements. This manual defines the programming choices available when using this control system.
Programming the system is a process which builds the configuration file necessary to define the CCTV
specifications and operating requirements. Programming choices are made using an IBM-style keyboard to
make programming choices and a CCTV monitor to display the menus.
System programming is performed from five major menus: Administration, Keypad/Receiver, Alarm Actions,
Time/Date/Titler and Video Switch Action. From the Administration menus, up to 64 users may be defined to
the system by a unique login identification number. The requirement that administrators input a passcode in
addition to the login number provides a second level of security. The privilege level must be specified as
operator, manager, or administrator. Administrators have full access to programming menus; managers and
operators have limited access. Comprehensive time, date, titling support is standard in Vicon control systems,
as is a full set of diagnostic tests.
Table 1 lists the maximum number of system components under the control of the NOVA V1400.
Table 1
Maximum System Components
Component Maximum Number
Receivers 2048
Monitors 128
Remote Keypads 64
Alarms:Receiver/RS-232 Alarms
X-IA Alarms 2048 512
Host Computer 3
Alarm Report Printer 2
Note: Host computers may be connected to J11 and J12 on the Alarm Control panel and to J7 on the System
Supervisor panel. Alternatively, you may connect serial printers for alarm reporting to J11 and J12.
Computers connected to J11 and J12 can only use a very limited RS-232 command code set. The host
computer connected to J7 can use the full set of RS-232 command codes. These command codes offer
a way to control CCTV equipment from a personal computer, as discussed in NOVA V1400 Host
Computer Interface Software Instruction Manual XX010 . The same two ports (J11 and J12 on the Alarm
Control panel) can be used for alarm serial printers and host computers, so that if you have three host
computers, you do not have a serial printer. Or if you have two alarm printers, you can only have one
host computer, but that computer will be connected to J7 and will be able to use all command codes.

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Programming Quick Setup
Perform the following procedure to quickly set up your NOVA V1400 for system programming.
1. Connect the programming keyboard and monitor to the card cage in order to view the menus and make
the choices that will define your operating parameters. With the power turned off, plug an IBM-style
keyboard into the DIN connector on the NOVA V1400 front panel.
2. Also connect a coaxial cable to the BNC connector on the NOVA V1400 rear panel V1400X-SV-M and to
the “IN” BNC connector on a monitor. This monitor will be the programming monitor and will be used to
make the programming choices required to build a customized configuration file for your system. Refer to
Figure 1 for the location of the programming monitor BNC. Refer to the Installation Manual for cable
recommendations and further installation instructions if necessary.
Note: You must connect at least one additional monitor and camera to the system (titler card cage) in order to
edit the title position and size (discussed on page 46), because you will not be able to define the layout
using the programming monitor.
J2 J4 J5 J7
J5J4J3 J6 J7 J8
Figure 1
Location of Programming Monitor BNC
3. After connecting the basic components, apply power to the system as discussed in the Installation
Manual.
4. If a user ID (and passcode, for administrators) was previously entered, you must enter them before
accessing the programming screens. Operators and managers must enter a user ID; administrators must
also enter a passcode. An example screen is shown below.
5. If you mistype the login ID, an error screen will display and you must press Enter to access the login
screen again. Administrators must enter a passcode. As shown below, the passcode will not display as
you type.
Programming Monitor BNC
V1400X-SV-M
V1400X-CI-M

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6. As with the user ID, an incorrect entry results in an error screen and you must press Enter to begin the
login process again. After successful completion of the login process, the following screen will display on
the monitor. This screen displays the software version, date and time.
7. Press the Escape key on your programming keyboard to access the Main Menu. The Main Menu and all
submenus are discussed in the next chapter.
8. To exit the programming screens, follow the instructions on the submenus to return to the previous menu.
Typically, you will press the Escape key to return to a previous menu. From the Main Menu, the Escape
key will take you to the screen shown above.

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System Programming
System programming is the process of selecting operating parameters which define a particular CCTV
system. The set of operating parameters specified during the programming process is a system configuration.
Using the programming keyboard, selections are made from menu-driven programming screens which are
displayed on the programming monitor. System diagnostics are also performed from programming screens.
In this manual, a Menu Path is used to show the sequence of choices used to display the menu under
discussion. The last paragraph of each section typically includes a Settings listing, which shows all possible
settings for the menu item, a Defaults listing where appropriate and a Keys listing.
Note: Perform partitioning procedures first to make invalid camera/monitor and monitor/keypad combinations
unavailable in other screens. Refer to Set Keypad Partitions on page 18 and Set Camera Partition on
page 57.
Main Menu
Every menu in the NOVA V1400 system is accessed through the Main Menu. Press the number of the menu
item in order to enter that menu; for example, to enter the Alarm Actions screen, press the “3” key on your
programming keyboard. Note that you must use the number keys on the main section of your keyboard - the
number keys on the numeric keypad are typically not functional.
Note: On many of the programming screens, you will see “x / -” at the bottom of the screen. The “x / -”
instructions refer to the plus (+) and minus (-) keys, respectively, on your programming keyboard.
Administration
The Administration Menus are used to specify supervisory parameters such as user privileges, host computer
configuration and timed events. The control system allows three levels of user privilege which limit access to
specific programming screens and functions. Communication settings, such as the baud rate and parity, must
be set in order to transmit data through the host port. Scheduling of timed events and programming of
triggered events are also performed from Administration Menus.
To enter a submenu, enter the appropriate number for that menu item. To return to the previous menu, press
the Escape key.
Administration,
System Diagnostics
and Install Defaults
menus are available
for administrators
only.

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Menu Path: Main Menu →Administration
Set User Profiles
User profiles contain the information necessary to identify each user in the CCTV system. The three privilege
levels are operator, manager, and administrator. Operator and manager privilege provides access to all
programming screens except for the Administration, System Diagnostics, and Install Default Menus. Note that
if a manager or operator logs on to the system, the Main Menu will only display four menu selections.
Administrator privilege permits unrestricted access to all menus. Up to 64 users with unique profiles are
allowed in a configuration; however, only three users may have administrator privileges. After three
Administrators have been defined, the Privilege settings will be limited to Operator and Manager selections.
Menu Path: Main Menu →Administration →Set User Profiles
User Number
The user number identifies each user in the CCTV system for tracking purposes. Up to 64 users may be
assigned a user number in the control system.
Settings: 01 to 64
Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key to increment
Numeric keypad’s - (minus) key to decrement

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Login ID
The login identification number must be entered for each user in the system. The number must be 10 digits or
less. The login ID must be entered each time the menu system is accessed.
Note: A login ID should be set for each of the 64 users in the system. Otherwise, the default login ID of
“0000000000” will allow access to the system.
Settings: 10-digit number
Keys: Number keys across the top
Default: 0000000000
Privilege
A privilege level must be specified for each user login ID. The control system accepts up to 64 users, 3 of
which may have administrator privilege. Administrators may access all programming screens. Operators and
managers may access all programming screens except for the Administration, System Diagnostics, and Install
Default Menus.
At least one user must be assigned administrator privilege. An error message screen will display if the Enter
key is pressed and there is no user with administrator privilege.
Settings: Operator
Manager
Administrator
Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key
Default: Operator
Set Administrator Profiles
If at least one user was granted administrator privilege, the Administrative Profiles Menu will be accessible.
The Administrator Profiles menu is used to define a passcode, automatic logoff and the dwell time for the
automatic logoff option. Operators and managers do not have access to these features.
Menu Path: Main Menu →Administration →Set Admin. Profiles

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Administrative User
The passcode, auto logoff and auto logoff dwell are defined for each user specified as an administrator in
Privilege on page 6.
Settings: 01 to 64 (only the numbers for those users defined to be administrators will be available)
Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key
Passcode
As discussed in Login ID on page 6, a login ID must be entered each time the control system is accessed. If
the user has administrator privilege, a passcode must also be entered. The passcode is used to provide a
second level of access security to the programming menus and must be 10 digits or less.
Settings: 10-digit number
Keys: Number keys across the top
Default: 0000000000
Auto Logoff
This setting is used to automatically log an administrator off of the control system if operations cease for the
amount of time specified in
Logoff Dwell .
Settings: Enabled
Disabled
Keys: F1
Default: Disabled
Logoff Dwell
If Auto Logoff was enabled, the Logoff Dwell time and units must be specified. If no communications take
place between the programming keyboard and the control system for the period of time specified in Logoff
Dwell, the administrator will be automatically logged off. This does not refer to remote keypads.
Setting: 00 to 60 minutes
00 to 60 seconds
Keys: F2 to increment time
F3 to decrement time
Shift and F2 to toggle units
Shift and F3 to toggle units
Default: 5 seconds Configure Host Port
The host port is typically connected to a personal computer (PC) known as the “host computer”. The PC may
be used to send command codes to the control system, as discussed in
NOVA V1400 Host Computer
Interface Software Instruction Manual XX010
. Using the host port provides you with an additional method of
controlling your CCTV equipment and is jack J7 on the V1400X-SV-M System Supervisor board. Unless the
PC software automatically detects the control system’s communication settings, the PC’s communication
settings must be defined. The host computer and control system settings must agree.
Menu Path: Main Menu →Administration →Configure Host Port

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Baud Rate
The baud rate is the speed at which data is transferred between the control system and the host computer.
The baud rate of the host computer must agree with the parameter set in this screen.
Settings: Disabled
300 BPS
600 BPS
1200 BPS
2400 BPS
4800 BPS
9600 BPS
19.2K BPS
Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key
Default: 19.2K BPS
Data Bits
The data bits are the number of bits in each data character. Unless the configuration file will be transferred to
or from the host computer, either setting below may be used as the number of data bits (the same number
must be specified at the host computer and in this screen). If the system’s configuration file will be uploaded or
downloaded, the data bits must be set at 8 at both the host computer and in this menu setting.
Settings: 7
8
Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key
Default: 8
Stop Bits
The stop bit is the number of bits used to signal the last bit in a data character. The setting chosen here must
be the number of stop bits specified at the host computer.
Settings: 1
2
Keys: Numeric keypad’s + (plus) key or - (minus) key
Default: 1