Vicon Pilot Select V1566 Owner's manual

Vicon part number 8009-8190-20-00 Rev 0308 Section 2
XX190-20-00
V1566 CONFIGURATOR
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Contents
Introduction 4
Related Publications.................................................................................................................................4
Pilot Select V1566 Configurator...............................................................................................................4
Installation 5
PC Requirements.....................................................................................................................................5
Hardware Installation................................................................................................................................5
Software Installation.................................................................................................................................6
Features and Functions 7
Title Bar....................................................................................................................................................7
Menu Bar..................................................................................................................................................7
File..........................................................................................................................................................7
Administration.......................................................................................................................................11
Keypad .................................................................................................................................................11
Receivers .............................................................................................................................................11
Video Switch.........................................................................................................................................11
Alarms ..................................................................................................................................................11
Titler......................................................................................................................................................12
Help......................................................................................................................................................12
Access Buttons.......................................................................................................................................12
Administration 13
User Administration................................................................................................................................13
Users List .............................................................................................................................................13
User Type.............................................................................................................................................13
Administrator Details............................................................................................................................14
Host Port.................................................................................................................................................14
Baud Rate ............................................................................................................................................14
Data Bits...............................................................................................................................................14
Stop Bits...............................................................................................................................................15
Parity ....................................................................................................................................................15
Logoff Dwell..........................................................................................................................................15
Passcode..............................................................................................................................................15
Timed Events..........................................................................................................................................15
Event Number ......................................................................................................................................16
Type......................................................................................................................................................16
Tour Settings........................................................................................................................................16
Salvo Settings ......................................................................................................................................16
Preset Settings.....................................................................................................................................16
Alarm Enable Settings..........................................................................................................................17
Alarm Type Settings.............................................................................................................................17
Scheduled Time ...................................................................................................................................17
Triggered Events....................................................................................................................................18
Input List...............................................................................................................................................18
Trigger Active.......................................................................................................................................18
Trigger Settings....................................................................................................................................18
Tour Settings........................................................................................................................................19
Salvo Details ........................................................................................................................................19
Preset Settings.....................................................................................................................................19

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Keypads 20
Keypad Profile........................................................................................................................................20
Keypad Number ...................................................................................................................................20
Baud Rate ............................................................................................................................................20
Communication Delay..........................................................................................................................20
Seize Control........................................................................................................................................20
Priority Level.........................................................................................................................................21
Auto or Manual.....................................................................................................................................21
Alarm Acknowledgement .....................................................................................................................21
Default Monitor.....................................................................................................................................21
Online State..........................................................................................................................................21
Monitor Partition .....................................................................................................................................22
Keypad Number ...................................................................................................................................22
Partitioned and Available Monitors.......................................................................................................22
Receivers 23
Receiver Profile......................................................................................................................................23
Receiver Number .................................................................................................................................23
Baud Rate ............................................................................................................................................23
Communication Delay..........................................................................................................................23
Model....................................................................................................................................................23
Home Position......................................................................................................................................24
Home Aux 1..........................................................................................................................................24
Alarms 25
Alarm Stacking Mode.............................................................................................................................25
Monitor Stack Mode .............................................................................................................................25
Alarm Input Order.................................................................................................................................29
Alarm Action...........................................................................................................................................29
Alarm List..............................................................................................................................................29
Clear From All Monitors Upon Acknowledge.......................................................................................30
Priority Level.........................................................................................................................................30
Callup Table.........................................................................................................................................30
Alarm Monitor Actions............................................................................................................................30
Monitor List...........................................................................................................................................31
Alarm Monitor Enabled.........................................................................................................................31
Sequencing Enabled............................................................................................................................31
Sequence Dwell ...................................................................................................................................31
Auto Acknowledge Enabled.................................................................................................................31
Acknowledge Time...............................................................................................................................31
Acknowledge Action.............................................................................................................................31
Receiver Actions ....................................................................................................................................32
Receiver List.........................................................................................................................................32
Options.................................................................................................................................................32
Aux 1 Acknowledge Action...................................................................................................................32
Input Controls.........................................................................................................................................33
Alarm Input Number.............................................................................................................................33
Normally Closed...................................................................................................................................33
Alarm Serial Port ....................................................................................................................................34
Baud Rate ............................................................................................................................................34
Data Bits...............................................................................................................................................34
Stop Bits...............................................................................................................................................34
Parity ....................................................................................................................................................35
Video Switch 36
Default Callup.........................................................................................................................................36

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Monitors................................................................................................................................................36
Type......................................................................................................................................................36
Camera Settings...................................................................................................................................36
Tour Settings........................................................................................................................................36
Salvo Settings ......................................................................................................................................36
Camera Partition ....................................................................................................................................37
Monitor Number....................................................................................................................................37
Partitioned and Available Cameras......................................................................................................37
Salvo Switch...........................................................................................................................................38
Salvo List..............................................................................................................................................38
Salvo Details ........................................................................................................................................38
Sequential Tour......................................................................................................................................39
Tours ....................................................................................................................................................39
Type......................................................................................................................................................39
Last Step Action...................................................................................................................................39
Monitor Tour Details.............................................................................................................................39
Salvo Tour Details................................................................................................................................41
Dial Up Video..........................................................................................................................................42
Video Input Number .............................................................................................................................42
Dial Up Number....................................................................................................................................42
Dial Up Salvo..........................................................................................................................................43
Salvo Number.......................................................................................................................................43
Dial Up Number....................................................................................................................................43
Dial Up Tour ...........................................................................................................................................43
Tour Number........................................................................................................................................44
Dial Up Number....................................................................................................................................44
High Speed Switcher Output..................................................................................................................44
Monitor Number....................................................................................................................................44
Starting and Ending Input Number.......................................................................................................44
Time Date Titler 45
Time and Date Controls .........................................................................................................................45
Date Format .........................................................................................................................................45
Time Format.........................................................................................................................................45
DST Format..........................................................................................................................................45
Display Controls .....................................................................................................................................46
Monitor Position....................................................................................................................................46
Title Position.........................................................................................................................................47
Display Enablement .............................................................................................................................47
Fade Control.........................................................................................................................................48
Camera Titles.........................................................................................................................................49
Cameras...............................................................................................................................................49
Alarm Titles.............................................................................................................................................49
Preset and Sector Titles.........................................................................................................................50
Glossary of Terms 51

4 •Introduction Pilot Select Configurator XX190-20-00
Introduction
The Pilot Select™V1566 Digital Control and Matrix Switching System is a full-featured, digital control unit and
matrix switcher for systems with up to 512 cameras and 64 monitors (using 4 card cages). The V1566 consists of
one, two or four Pilot66/99 card cages that are populated with: internal CPU, time/date/titler, switcher cards, or
other control cards depending upon configuration. The system is designed for rack mounting and multiple units
can be mounted in a large rack. Additional cards and cables are also used when expanding the system to two or
four cages.
The system must be programmed prior to using it. This can be accomplished using by using the menu-driven
programming firmware built into the system CPU or by using the Pilot Select V1566 Configurator program running
on a host computer. This manual describes how to program the system using the Configurator. Refer to Pilot
Select V1566 Digital Control and Matrix Switching System Programming Manual XX190-10-00 to choose the
appropriate settings for your site from the V1566 menu-driven programming screens.
Related Publications
Pilot Select V1566 Digital Control and Matrix Switching System Installation and Operation Manual XX190-00-00,
Part Number 8009-7190-00-00
Pilot Select V1566 Digital Control and Matrix Switching System Programming Manual XX190-10-00, Part Number
8009-7190-10-00
Pilot Select V1566 Digital Control and Matrix Switching System Host Computer Interface Software Manual
XX190-30-00, Part Number 8009-8190-30-00
Pilot Select V1566 Configurator
The Pilot Select V1566 Configurator is used to create or modify the program configuration file for the Pilot Select
V1566 system. The configuration file contains data required to define the CCTV equipment, user preferences,
hardwired connections, alarm modes, and other information required by the control system. Connection to the
control system is not necessary during creation or modification of the configuration file. After connecting to the
control system, the configuration file is sent from the PC over the supplied RS-232 data cable.
After the configuration file is transferred to the control system, the CCTV installation may be controlled in the
traditional manner using the control system. You may also send an existing configuration file from the control
system to the PC so that it may be easily edited using the software and then transferred back to the control
system. It is advisable to transfer the configuration file to the PC for backup purposes.
Note: The host computer and V1566 system must be configured to communicate with each other. Refer to Pilot
Select V1566 Digital Control and Matrix Switching System Programming Manual XX190-10-00 for
instructions on configuring the host computer and V1566 system.

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Installation
PC Requirements
A computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system must be used. The computer should meet
the following minimum requirements.
CPU Pentium IV or higher
Clock Speed (MHz) 2 GHz or higher
RAM (MB) 512
Disk Space Available 1 GB
Hardware Installation
Warning: Disconnect all power to the PC and the control system. Do not apply power until directed to do so.
Connect the provided RS-232 data cable provided from the 9-pin serial port on the computer to the PC-HOST-1
connector on the CPU panel on the V1566 as shown in Figure 1. After connections have been made, you can
power up the host computer and the V1566 system.
Figure 1: Connecting Host Computer to Pilot Select

6 •Installation Pilot Select Configurator XX190-20-00
Software Installation
Perform the following procedure to install the software on your PC.
1. Insert CD in your CD-ROM drive.
2. If CD does not autorun, click My Computer and navigate to the CD drive. Right-click and
select Explore.
3. Browse to the Setup1566.exe file on the CD-ROM and press OK.
4. Follow the onscreen directions to install the software.
5. View Readme file for latest changes.

Pilot Select Configurator XX190-20-00 Features and Functions •7
Features and Functions
Title Bar
The title bar is located across the top of the screen. It identifies the screen currently open in the software. It
contains three buttons in the right corner, used to adjust the size and location of your software screen or to exit
the software.
Menu Bar
The menu bar is located beneath the title bar. It contains eight menus, as shown below. Any menu may be
opened by clicking on its name in the menu bar, or by typing the underlined letter in the name while depressing
the Alt key on your PC keyboard.
File
The File menu is used to create, open and transfer configuration files. It also includes the Exit command.
New
The New command is used to create a new profile. The profile, or configuration file, contains data that is required
to completely define the CCTV equipment, user preferences, hardwired connections, alarm modes, and other
information required by the control system. The default name presented to you in the dialog box shown below is
new. Note that all profiles have a default extension of pro. You may type a different filename or accept new.pro.
Click OK.

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Open
When you choose the Open command, a dialog box will display to allow you to choose an existing profile. To
open an existing profile, type the filename or select it from the appropriate directory. You may only open profiles
that were created with this software and that have the pro file extension. Note that a default file named
“default.pro” was created the first time you ran this software.
Send Configuration
Note: You must close all programs and disable the Windows screen saver before a file transfer. You must also
verify that the PC’s clock is set to the correct time.
You must transfer the profile to the control system after you have completely defined the operating parameters. If
you have not already connected to the control system, refer to Hardware Installation. To initiate the transfer,
select Send Configuration from the File menu. The following Scan Comm Ports message box will display before
the image has been compiled. Check the communication ports that you want the software to scan for a
connection to the control system. Then click Next. A message box will display as the software scans each port
that you selected in the previous message box. Transfer will begin when the control system is detected. If it is not
detected, an error box will display. Check your hardware connections and try again. A message box will display
after the port has been found.