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

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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.

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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.

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Note: The Scan Comm Ports message box will only appear the first time a configuration is sent. After a
successful transfer, the baud rate and comm port setting are stored on the PC.
Receive 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 may create a configuration file, or profile, by two different methods: from the menu-driven programming
screens at the control system, or using the software on a personal computer. You may use the software, even if
you have previously created the profile at the control system, by transferring the profile from the control system to
the PC over the supplied data cable (refer to Hardware Installation to connect the data cable). This will allow you
to update the profile using the more convenient software. You may also transfer the profile to the PC for backup
purposes.
To begin the transfer, select the Receive Configuration command. Enter the name you wish to assign to the
profile and click OK.

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The following Scan Comm Ports message box will display. Check the communication ports that you want the
software to scan for a connection to a 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. When you have successfully connected to the system, a message box will
display as the file is retrieved.
Exit
Use this command to save your file and exit the software.

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Administration
Use this menu to access the Administration screens.
Keypad
Use this menu to access the Keypad screens.
Receivers
Use this menu to access the Receivers screens.
Video Switch
Use this menu to access the Video Switch screens.
Alarms
Use this screen to access the Alarms screens.

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Titler
Use this menu to access the Time, Date, Titler screens. You may access additional submenus from the Display
Controls command.
Help
Use this menu to view information about your software using the About command.
Access Buttons
In addition to the menu bar, you may also use the access buttons located down the left of the screen to enter the
programming screens. From top to bottom, these buttons are: Administration, Keypads, Receivers, Alarms,
Video, and Time Date Title.

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Administration
User Administration
User profiles contain the information necessary to identify each user in the CCTV system. The three privilege
levels are Operator, Manager, and Administrator. 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.
Note: 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 programming menus. Note that all Configurator
screens are available at all times. You must limit access to the PC in order to limit access to this software.
Users List
Click on each user in turn from the users list and define the parameters on the screen. The currently selected
user is highlighted in the list. User Type
Login ID
Note: A login ID should be set for each user in the system. Otherwise, the default login ID of “0000000000” will
allow access to the control system.
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 control system's programming menus are accessed. You do not
need a login ID to use the Configurator software.
Privilege
A privilege level must be specified for each user login ID. The privilege level is used to limit access to various
menus at the control system. There are three privilege levels; operator, manager and administrator. Only
administrators may access all programming menus; operators and managers cannot access the Administration,
Install Defaults or System Diagnostics menus and submenus. At least one user must be assigned administrator
privilege. The maximum number of administrators is three.

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Administrator Details
The Administrator Details fields are used to define a passcode, automatic logout and the dwell time for the
automatic logoff option. Operators and managers do not have access to these features.
Passcode
A login ID must be entered in order to access the control system’s programming screens, regardless of the
privilege level. For administrators, 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.
Automatic Logout Enabled
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. Click the field to place an “x” in the box to enable this function or click to
remove the “x” to disable the function.
Logoff Dwell
If the Automatic Logout Enabled field is enabled, the Logoff Dwell time and units must be specified. If no
communication takes place between the programming keyboard and the control system for the period of time
indicated in the Logoff Dwell field, the administrator will be automatically logged off of the system. This does not
apply to remote keypads.
Host Port
The host port of the V1566 system is typically connected to the host computer or other control device. The
terminal emulation software will typically automatically detect the communications settings of the system. If you
are not using a software that auto detects the communications settings, then you will have to set the parameters
manually so that both agree.
Baud Rate
The baud rate is the speed at which data is transferred between the PC and the control system. The software will
automatically detect the baud rate. Data Bits
The data bits are the number of bits in each data character. The software will automatically detect the data bits.
For other software that does not auto detect, use 8 data bits.

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Stop Bits
The stop bit is the number of bits used to signal the last bit in a data character. The software will automatically
detect the stop bits. Parity
The software will automatically detect the parity.
Logoff Dwell
If the logoff dwell time is specified, a user of the PC (regardless of privilege) will be automatically logged off of the
host port after a specified length of time has elapsed without interaction. Select a logoff dwell time (units of
minutes are listed at the bottom of the list) or Disabled from the drop down list.
Passcode
Administrators must enter their passcode before using RS-232 command codes to communicate with the control
system from a host computer. This is set on the system. Refer to Pilot Select V1566 Digital Control and Matrix
Switching System Programming Manual XX190-10-00 to set the Administrator passcode. Refer to Pilot Select
V1566 Digital Control and Matrix Switching System Host Computer Interface Software Manual XX190-30-00 for
information on the RS-232 command codes that allow you to control the CCTV equipment from the host
computer.
Enter the 10-digit number in the space provided.
Note: To disable the passcode, set the Logoff Dwell to Disabled and set the passcode to 0000000000.
Timed Events
Five timed event types are programmable in the software: tours, salvos, presets, alarm enable, and alarm type.
Tour, salvo, and preset specify the method of video switching to be performed. Alarm enable and type events
control which alarm patterns are enabled and which will operate as momentary or latching.
Note: The settings on this screen vary with the setting chosen in the Type field. Each setting is explained in the
following pages.

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Event Number
The event number list is located down the left side of the screen. The maximum number of timed events is 64.
This maximum does not apply to events which are not timed. Any combination of events may be identified as
timed events. For example, a configuration might include 20 timed presets, 30 timed salvos, 4 timed tours, and 10
timed enabled alarms. Select each event in turn and define it using the fields to the right. Use the scroll bar to
view events not currently visible in the list. Type
There are five timed event types available in the control system. Tours, salvos and presets define video switching
functions. The Tour setting is used to select a video switching function defined as a series of preset video
displays from various camera stations on a specified monitor or on various monitors, depending upon the tour
type. The tour type may be monitor or salvo, as discussed in Video Switch, Sequential Tour, Type. A group of
monitors displaying video from predefined camera stations may be defined as a Salvo. The Preset setting
specifies the pan, tilt, and lens preset position and settings to be recalled when the event is selected.
The Alarm Enable setting specifies the pattern of alarms to be enabled. For example, this allows an event to be
programmed which automatically enables one pattern of alarms for daytime monitoring and another pattern for
nighttime surveillance. The Alarm Type setting defines that a pattern of alarms, with each alarm in the pattern set
to operate as momentary or latching, will be scheduled as a timed event. If an alarm activates during this time
period, it will operate as defined in Alarms, Input Controls. A separate timed event must be specified to enable
these alarms using the Alarm Enable setting.
Tour Settings
Tour Number
Select the tour number from the drop down list. The maximum number of tours is 128.
Monitor Number
Note: This setting is not applicable if the tour is a salvo tour. The tour will be defined as a monitor or salvo tour in
the Video, Sequential Tour screen.
Select the monitor number from the drop down list. This monitor will display the tour currently identified in the
Tour Number field. The maximum number of monitors available is 128.
Salvo Settings
Salvo Number
Select the salvo number from the drop down list. The maximum number of salvos is 64.
Preset Settings
Preset Number
Select the preset number from the drop down list. The maximum number of presets depends upon the receiver
model. The maximum number of salvos is 80.
Receiver Number
In addition to the preset number defined in the Preset Number field, you must also define a receiver number. You
must do so because each receiver may use the same range of preset numbers. For example, receiver 1 and
receiver 2 could both have presets numbered 1-10. Choose the receiver number from the drop down list. The
maximum number of receivers is 256.

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Alarm Enable Settings
Alarm Pattern
Alarms may be grouped in patterns A, B, or C, as discussed in Alarms, Input Controls. Select the pattern from the
drop down list for this timed event. Alarm Type Settings
Alarm Pattern
Select the pattern (A, B or C) from the drop down list. Refer to Alarms, Input Controls.
Scheduled Time
Time of Day
Select the hour (in 24-hour mode) from the drop down list to the left. To the right is a second drop down list, used
to define the minutes. This defines the time of day that the timed event will take place.
Run Weekly
Click on this setting to place an “x” in the box if the scheduled even should run weekly. If this field is left blank, the
event will run only on the next occurrence of the day specified in the Day Of Week setting.
Day of Week
Specify the day of the week for the timed event to activate. If the event should take place each day of the week,
select Every Day.

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Triggered Events
Three triggered event types are programmable in the control system: tours, salvos and presets. Unlike a timed
event, which activates at a specified time of day, triggered events activate when a specified V1300X-IA input
(referred to as an “X-IA” input) is activated. For example, an X-IA alarm input may be connected to a switch that is
used by operators to activate a specified preset. The Triggered Events screen for this example could be defined
with Input Number 1, Event Type as Preset, Preset Number as #1 and Receiver Number as #100. If an operator
activates the switch, receiver 100 would direct the pan-and-tilt drive to the preset position defined as preset 1.
Note that even though the alarm interface device is used, triggered events do not activate alarms. The Triggered
Events screen (shown below) defines which X-IA inputs will be used as triggered events and the alarm call-up
table defines which X-IA inputs will be used for alarms.
Note: The settings on this screen vary with the setting chosen in the Type field. Each setting is explained in the
following pages.
Input List
The Input List is a list of all X-IA alarm inputs. There are 256 X-IA inputs available in the system. These inputs
may not be used to activate alarms and will be unavailable on the alarm call-up table. Select each input in turn
and define the triggered event. Trigger Active
If the Trigger Active field is enabled, the currently selected input is defined as a triggered event. If this input
should not be defined as a triggered event, click on the field to remove the “x”.
Trigger Settings
Type
Tours, salvos and presets define video switching functions and are available as triggered event types. The Tour
setting is used to select a video switching function defined as a series of preset video displays from various
camera stations on a specified monitor or on various monitors, depending upon the tour type. The tour type may
be monitor or salvo, as discussed in Video Switch, Sequential Tour, Type. A group of monitors displaying video
from predefined camera stations may be defined as a Salvo. The Preset setting specifies the pan, tilt, and lens
preset position and settings to be recalled when the event is triggered. Select the type of triggered event for this
X-IA input.