Vicon AurorA2000 User manual

XX040
AurorA2000
Digital Video Multiplexer
Instruction Manual
Vicon Part No. 8009-8040-01-00 Rev 701 Section 5
VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788
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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 © 2001 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
Warning: To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.

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.

XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000 Contents •i
Contents
Introduction .........................................................................................................................1
Operation .............................................................................................................................2
Applying Power ..............................................................................................................................................2
Selecting & Defining Display Formats .........................................................................................................3
Acknowledging Alarms & Displaying History .............................................................................................3
Alarm Messages .............................................................................................................................................4
Selecting a Monitor ........................................................................................................................................4
Controlling Digital Pan, Tilt, Zoom Functions .............................................................................................4
Freezing and Restoring Video Images .........................................................................................................5
Using AurorANet ............................................................................................................................................5
Controlling Mechanical Pan, Tilt, Zoom Functions.....................................................................................5
Viewing VCR Programming Screens............................................................................................................5
Sequencing Video ..........................................................................................................................................6
Viewing, Recording and Playing Back Video ..............................................................................................6
Defining and Running Macros ......................................................................................................................7
Using the PC Keyboard .................................................................................................................................8
Programming.......................................................................................................................8
Preliminary Steps ...........................................................................................................................................8
Cameras, Receivers and Motion Detection ...............................................................................................11
Defining Motion Detection...........................................................................................................................12
Defining Alarms ............................................................................................................................................14
Record and Playback ...................................................................................................................................16
Schedules......................................................................................................................................................17
Serial Ports....................................................................................................................................................18
Installation .........................................................................................................................19
Serial Host Protocol ..........................................................................................................27
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................33
Troubleshooting & FAQs..................................................................................................34
Reference...........................................................................................................................38
Index...................................................................................................................................59

ii •Contents XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000
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 reco mmended 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 on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, 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 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.

XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000 Quick Setup •iii
Quick Setup
Quick Installation
1. For 220 VAC, replace the factory-
installed 0.5 A fuses with 0.4 A fuses from the
accessory kit.
2. Connect a VGA and/or CCTV monitor (CVBS
connector) to serve as your main display
monitor(s). Connect a CCTV monitor to the Spot
Monitor BNC for simple viewing of cameras in
full screen display.
3. Connect cameras to your unit and loop out to
other devices if required.
4. Connect VCR(s) to the BNC or DIN connectors
labeled VCR IN and OUT for playback and
record, respectively.
5. This completes the minimum AurorA2000
installation. To connect receivers, keypads,
alarm devices, use VCR alarms and clock
signals, and other components, refer to the
Installation chapter for complete information.
Quick Programming
1. Use the main display monitor to program the
basic parameters for the AurorA2000. Press
MENU
after booting.
2. Press “1” from Menu Selection. In this and all
subsequent easy setup screens, follow the
onscreen instructions for navigation and setting
field parameters.
3. Proceed to the Main Display Easy Setup screen.
This defines the display for the main display
monitors. Proceed to the Spot Monitor Easy
Setup screen and repeat for this monitor.
4. The next easy setup screen allows you to define
camera titles, alarm closure type and access
motion processing for each camera in your
system.
5. You have completed the minimum requirements
for programming your AurorA2000.
Quick
Operation
111
11
OUTPUT ONLY
75
86
31
1VCR
CVBS
SPOT MON
IN OUT
42
LOOPING 1
MAIN DISPLAY
VGA
15 13
16 14
11 9
12 10
ALARM
LOOPING 2
OUTPUT ONLY
L
NE
COM1
VCR
COM2
1
AUX1
9
FOCUS +
2
AUX2
10
FOCUS –
3
AUX3
11
IRIS
+
4
AUX4
12
IRIS
–
DISPLAY
ZOOM +
ALARM
ZOOM –
SEQUENCE
MECH
P/T ZOOM
MACRO
FREEZE
MENU
SETUP
HELP
ENTER
5
AUX5
13
AUTO
IRIS
6
AUX6
14
AUTO
PAN
RECORD
LIVE PLAY
SPOT
MONITOR
7
LENS
SPEED
15
HOME
MECHANICAL PAN TILT ZOOM
8
PAN/TILT
SPEED
16
PRESET
COM1/KEYBOARD
Digital PTZ (full screen display only):
ZOOM+
to invoke.
ZOOM+
to zoom in.
Arrow keys to pan/tilt.
ZOOM –
to zoom out.
ZOOM –
to exit PTZ (or enter camera number).
Selecting multi-picture or full screen display:
DISPLAY
to toggle through the available display formats.
Freeze or restore video:
Toggle the
FREEZE
key.
Record on to a VCR tape:
Simplex: Press
RECORD
. Duplex: No action required.
Play back a recorded tape: View live camera video:
A
ll models: Press
PLAY
. All models: Press
LIVE
.
A
urorANet:
Press and hold
ENTER
and then press
MENU
.
Set the anetRemoteAddress to the address of the
AurorA2000 that you will control from your AurorA2000.
Mechanical PTZ:
MECH
P/T ZOOM
to invoke.
ZOOM+
to zoom in and
ZOOM –
to zoom out.
RECORD
LIVE PLAY
SPOT
MONITOR
to pan and tilt.

XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000 Introduction •1
Introduction
Warning: For 220 VAC units, you must replace the two 0.5 A fuses in the fuse drawer with two 0.4 A slo-
blo fuses from the accessory kit before powering the unit. The 0.5 A fuses should be retained in
the fuse drawer for 110 VAC units.
Overview
The AurorA2000 digital multiplexer is a powerful surveillance tool applicable for large and small CCTV
installations. It is available in the models described in the next section. The AurorA2000 allows you to perform
these and other functions quickly and easily:
• view multi-picture display of camera video • define and run macros
• select cameras for the multi-picture display • control receivers from the front panel
• multiplex 16 cameras onto a VCR tape • print reports to a serial line printer
• record and play back or view live video
simultaneously (duplex model)
• use a PC keyboard for titling cameras and
alarms or system operation
• electronic and mechanical pan, tilt, zoom
• upgrade your simplex AurorA2000 to duplex
• control multiple AurorA2000s with a host
computer.
• create a network of AurorA2000s with
AurorAnet and control any AurorA2000 from
any other AurorA2000
Option Boards: You may upgrade your simplex AurorA2000 to a duplex AurorA2000 by installing the A2K-
DUP-PCB Duplex Option Board. With a duplex AurorA2000, you can record and play back or view live video
simultaneously. The A2K-VID-PCB Added Channel Option Board increases the live video refresh rate of your
AurorA2000 multiplexer. You may add up to two option boards to your multiplexer. Adding one channel board
will update your multiplexer to a Simplex60 unit. Two added channel boards will increase the refresh rate
from 30 images/second to 90 images/second (Simplex90). One added channel option board and a duplex
option board will update your multiplexer to duplex unit with a refresh rate of 60 images/second (Duplex60).
AurorA2000 Models and System Maximums
16-Channel Color Simplex: View live video or record video or play back video.
Model Number Live Refresh
AUR2K-SC3 30 images/second
AUR2K-SC6 60 images/second
AUR2K-SC9 90 images/second
16-Channel Color Duplex: View live video or play back video; always recording.
Model Number Live Refresh
AUR2K-DC3 30 images/second
AUR2K-DC6 60 images/second
Note: For a complete description and
information on prepacs, refer to the
Technical Information chapter.

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Option Boards
Model Number Purpose See Instruction Manual No.
A2K-DUP-PCB upgrades simplex units to duplex 8009-8040-10
A2K-VID-PCB increases live video refresh rate 8009-8040-15
The installation procedures should only be performed by a qualified technician using approved materials in
accordance with national, state and local wiring codes. The unit complies with FCC standards for a Class A
device and with European Community EMC Directive 89/336. The product was subjected to the testing
outlined in European Normalization Standard EN 50081-1 (Electromagnetic Compatibility - General
Emissions Standard Part 1: Residential, Commercial and Light Industry), and EN 50082-1 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility - Generic Immunity Standard Part 1: Residential, Commercial, and Light Industry).
System Maximums
• 1 PC keyboard • 16 local alarms
• 16 cameras (receivers) • 2 VCRs
• 2 main display monitors • 2 printers
• 1 spot monitor • 2 host computers
Note: With AurorANet, you may connect up to 32 AurorA2000s on a 2-wire RS-485 bus.
Using a host computer and Vicon’s serial port commands, you may connect up to 999 AurorA2000s and 32 VCRs in various
configurations.
Operation
1
AUX1
9
FOCUS +
2
AUX2
10
FOCUS –
3
AUX3
11
IRIS
+
4
AUX4
12
IRIS
–
DISPLAY
ZOOM +
ALARM
ZOOM –
SEQUENCE
MON
P/T ZOOM
MACRO
FREEZE
MENU
SETUP
HELP
ENTER
5
AUX5
13
AUTO
IRIS
6
AUX6
14
AUTO
PAN
RECORD
LIVE PLAY
SPOT
MONITOR
7
LENS
SPEED
15
HOME
MECHANICAL PAN TILT ZOOM
8
PAN/TILT
SPEED
16
PRESET
COM1/KEYBOARD
Note: Press
HELP
to access context-sensitive information and tips about functions and menus.
Applying Power
The switching power supply allows operation from 85-265 VAC at 47-63 Hz, thus accommodating both 110
VAC and 220 VAC. The multiplexer contains a backup battery to protect your programming choices during a
power interruption. The estimated life of the battery is approximately 2-3 years and may be replaced by the
user as discussed in the Maintenance chapter. Perform the following procedure to apply power.
1. For 220 VAC, replace the factory-installed 0.5 A fuses with
0.4 A fuses from the accessory kit.
2. Plug the power cord into the rear connector panel.
3. Plug the power cord into the appropriate power source.
L
NE
VCR
Left rear of AurorA2000.
AurorA2000 Front Panel

XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000 Operation •3
Selecting & Defining Display Formats
Acknowledging Alarms & Displaying History
In normal (no alarms) state: Press
ALARM
to display the Alarm History screen. From this screen, press
HELP
for
an explanation of onscreen codes used to provide information about the last 100 alarm activities. Use the
onscreen instructions to clear the alarm database or to enter the Alarm Setup screen (shown below).
In an alarm state: The alarm LED will flash and the buzzer will sound if it is enabled. The LED for each
camera with an alarm will also flash. You may acknowledge alarms on the spot monitor or the main display
monitors. Press
ALARM
to switch to a full screen display of the first camera with an alarm. Press
ALARM
a second
time to acknowledge this alarm and switch to the next camera with an alarm. When the last alarm is
acknowledged, the original screen display will be restored.
1 Camera Number: 15
2 Camera Title: CAMERA 15
3 Update Priority: Normal
4 Sequence: OFF
5 Sequence Dwell: 1 sec
6 Sequence Steps: 16
7 Define Sequence List
8 Set Sequence Defaults
MAIN DISPLAY WINDOW CONFIG
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Alarm Inputs
2 Alarm Outputs 
3 Alarm Display 
4 Alarm Auto Acknowledge 
5 Alarm On/Off Actions 
6 Use Alarm Defaults
ALARM SETUP
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1) Picture-in-Picture, 2) Quad, 3) 3x3, 4) 4x4, 5) Mixed Border, 6) Mixed Half, 7) Mixed Quad, 8) Split, 9) Full.
Press
DISPLAY
to toggle through the available display formats (or press
ENTER
and then a number key 1-9
corresponding to the display format shown below).
Note: Multi-picture display formats are not available on the spot monitor.
Which camera’s video will display in each window and whether
the image will sequence is defined in the Window Configuration
screens. Press
SETUP
to access the fields used to define these
settings. If you are in a multi-picture display format, follow the
onscreen instructions to choose and then configure the window.
Configuration includes choosing the camera number, defining a
camera title (this may also be done in the Easy Setup or Camera
Setup menus), defining whether to sequence the video or not, the
dwell time for sequencing video and which cameras should
sequence in this format (this is the sequence list). In the
sequence list, you will define the order in which video from you
r
cameras will display. For more on sequencing, refer to page 6.
Note: To display a camera full screen on the current monitor, simply press 1-16 to indicate the camera number.
Use the Alarm Setup screen to define alarms, display, auto acknowledgment o
f
alarms, actions to take place on alarms or to use alarm defaults. Refer to page
14 for detailed information on these settings.

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Alarm Messages
Using a serial printer, alarm messages may be displayed on your PC monitor using HyperTerminal or other
communications program. Define serial port COM 1 as “Printer” as discussed in Serial Ports (COM 1 is RS-
232 by default). The format for alarm messages is:
Alarm: (type) (camera number) (action) (date) (time with AM/PM indicator)
where the types may be video loss, motion detection, receiver alarm, alarm device connected to the 37-pin
alarm interface connector or communication failure. The actions are automatic acknowledgment, alarm on,
alarm off and manual acknowledge. Note that receiver and communication failure alarms always latch, so that
there is never an “alarm off” action shown for these two types of alarms.
For example:
Alarm:Vloss 1 ALARM ON 06/15/00 06:07:57 PM
indicates that video loss occurred at 6:07 PM on 6/15/00 on camera 1, which initiated an alarm. A
communication failure alarm message might display as:
Alarm:CommF 1 ALARM ON 06/15/00 06:08:01 PM
A receiver alarm message example is shown below:
Alarm:Rcvr 1 Auto Ack 06/15/00 06:08:08 PM
where the message indicates that the action was set to automatically acknowledge the receiver alarm.
Selecting a Monitor
There are three monitors for the AurorA2000 system, the spot monitor and two main display monitors. The
spot monitor is used as a monitoring station and does not have the capability of multi-picture display. Use the
main display monitors to take advantage of all AurorA2000 features.
Press
SPOT
MONITOR
to toggle the monitor selection. The spot monitor LED is illuminated to indicate that the spot
monitor is selected. A momentary message will also display to indicate the monitor selection.
Controlling Digital Pan, Tilt, Zoom Functions
Note: This function is not available for multi-picture display or on the spot monitor.
Digital Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ): An operator can electronically zoom in/out on an area of the viewing scene and
then pan and tilt within the constraints of the original scene. You cannot view outside the original scene as
with a mechanical pan-and-tilt drive.
In full screen display, press
ZOOM+
to invoke digital PTZ and then press
ZOOM+
again as needed (or hold key down)
to zoom in on the scene. Use the arrow keys to pan and tilt within this scene.
Press
ZOOM –
to zoom out. When you are completely zoomed out on a scene, press
ZOOM –
to exit PTZ (or press a
camera number).

XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000 Operation •5
Freezing and Restoring Video Images
To freeze or restore video, toggle the
FREEZE
key. The first press of the
FREEZE
key freezes all windows in multi-
picture displays. Enter 1-16 to indicate the window number to restore video or press
FREEZE
again to restore all
windows. The Freeze LED will blink and the screen grid will pulsate as indicators that your video is in freeze
mode. Freezing multi-picture display windows of the same camera lets you freeze one window while keeping
the other active or view windows of the same camera video that were frozen at different times.
Using AurorANet
Note: This feature is only available with AurorA2000 software 2.0.0 and later. Visit the Vicon web site for the
latest software.
To use AurorANet, a network of AurorA2000s that enables you to control one AurorA2000 from another,
press and hold
ENTER
and then press
MENU
. Set the anetRemoteAddress to the address of the AurorA2000 that
you will control from your AurorA2000.
Controlling Mechanical Pan, Tilt, Zoom Functions
Note: Mechanical PTZ is available on either
the main display or spot monitors.
Viewing VCR Programming Screens
To view your VCR’s programming screens on your AurorA2000 monitor, press
PLAY
twice.
Mechanical Pan, Tilt, Zoom (MPTZ): An operator can use a receiver to control the zoom in/out functions of
the camera lens and to control the pan/tilt of the pan-and-tilt drive. You may view outside the original scene
by panning or tilting, unlike digital pan, tilt, zoom.
AUX1
FOCUS+
AUX2
FOCUS–
AUX3
IRIS +
AUX4
IRIS –
AUX5
AUTO
IRIS
AUX6
AUTO
PAN
LENS
SPEED
HOME
MECHANICAL PAN TILT ZOOM
PAN/TILT
SPEED
PRESET
Press to toggle
through
available lens
speeds.
Press to activate
auxiliary receiver
devices. Press
again to deactivate
latching devices.
Press and hold for 5
seconds to access pan/tilt
speed settings table.
Press to step through
choices 1-4.
•
•
Press to go to
p/t drive's home
(preset 1)
position.
Press then
enter preset number.
Use "10" for "0".
Press to start.
Pan or tilt to interrupt
movement to preset
position.
Press then
to store a
preset.
PRESET
PRESET
ENTER
PLAY
Press to start/stop
autopanning.
To change autopan
speed: press and
hold and
then press .
•
•
AUTO
PAN
PAN/TILT
SPEED
Lens Control •
•
•
•
•
DISPLAY
ZOOM +
ALARM
ZOOM –
SEQUENCE
MECH
P/T ZOOM
RECORD
SPOT
MONITOR
LIVE PLAY
Use to pan
left and right.
Use to control
zoom function.
Use to tilt up
and down.
Press to invoke
mechanical ptz.
If in mpd mode,
choose a window.
Press again
to leave mptz mode.
•
•
•
MECH
P/T ZOOM

6 •Operation XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000
Sequencing Video
Define the sequence by pressing
SETUP
in any display format. If you are in a multi-picture display format, follow
the onscreen instructions to select a window first.
Note: Sequencing is available on either the main display or spot monitors.
For Auto Only mode: Press
SEQUENCE
to start the display of sequencing video at the sequence dwell rate.
For Manual Only mode: Press
SEQUENCE
and then press
ENTER
to advance one sequence step.
For Auto + Manual mode: Press
SEQUENCE
to start the display of sequencing video at the sequence dwell rate. To
advance one sequence step, press
ENTER
. Pressing
ENTER
will continue to advance one sequence step.
For all modes: Press
SEQUENCE
during an active sequence to stop sequencing the video or disable manual
sequence mode.
Viewing, Recording and Playing Back Video
Play: The VCR tape (from the VCR IN connection’s VCR) will display on the main display monitor.
Record: Camera video (defined in the Record List screen) is recorded onto a tape (VCR OUT connection).
Live: Viewing live video, not recording or playing tape.
Recording Video
*1 Camera 01
*2 Camera 02
*3 Camera 03
*4 Camera 04
*5 Camera 05
*6 Camera 06
*7 Camera 07
*8 Camera 08

*09 Camera 09
*10 Camera 10
*11 Camera 11
*12 Camera 12
*13 Camera 13
*14 Camera 14
*15 Camera 15
*16 Camera 16

RECORD LIST SELECTION
1-16 to add or remove a
camera from the list.
A * means in the list.
RECORD key to Exit.
1 Camera 1: Unlocked
2 Camera 2: Locked
2 Camera 2: Locked
2 Camera 2: Locked
2 Camera 2: Locked
2 Camera 2: Locked
2 Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Unlocked
CAMERALOCK LIST
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Toggle
RECORD
to display the Record List Selection screen. Then use the 1-16
keys to define which cameras will be recorded onto the VCR tape. You are
recording onto the tape in the VCR connected to the VCR OUT connector.
The video “behind” the Record List Selection screen represents the video
going to the VCR.
Use the Camera Lock List, available from the System Setup screen, to define
cameras that may be recorded but not viewed. This feature gives an
administrator the ability to collect video onto tape while maintaining the privacy
of areas monitored by locked cameras.
Notes: Cameras being recorded with a simplex AurorA2000 can be viewed on
the VGA monitor, even if they are “locked”.
Do not use a locked camera in PIP display format.
Simplex Models
Press
RECORD
to begin encoding. Simplex
models can either record or playback,
but not simultaneously.
To see full screen cameras being
recorded, use the main display VGA
monitor.
To view a live camera, use the main
dis
p
la
y
BNC or s
p
ot monitor.
Duplex Models
These models continuously and automatically record (no action
is necessary to initiate) and can playback or display live video
and record simultaneously.
To see full screen cameras being recorded, to playback or view
live multi-picture live video, use either main display monitor.
To view a live camera, use either of the main display monitors.

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Playing Back Video
Note: Press
HELP
for information on changing VCR Sync Modes during playback.
Video that is being played back may be viewed in a multi-picture display format, full-screen display or be
sequenced. You may also use digital pan, tilt and zoom and may freeze/restore video during playback.
The tape being played back is the tape in the VCR connected to the VCR IN connector.
All Models
Toggle
PLAY
to view decoded or non-decoded video from the tape. A steadily illuminating Play LED indicates
regular playback (decoded video). A slowly blinking Play LED indicates non-decoded video. In this mode, you
can view VCR setup screens from your VCR and view each field as your VCR single steps through the tape.
Defining and Running Macros
Macro: A quick way to initiate functions. For example, instead of keying in a monitor selection, camera selection, freeze and sequence,
you can assign these functions to macro 1. Running macro 1 will perform all of these functions in the correct order. You may also use a
macro to change a menu setting, with or without displaying the menus during execution of the macro. Time delays between functions are
also easy to program.
Example: A macro can essentially perform a camera tour if you record the macro with a series of pan-and-tilt
commands or preset callups to a receiver.
1 Macro 01
2 Macro 02
3 Macro 03
4 Macro 04
5 Macro 05
6 Macro 06
7 Macro 07
8 Macro 08
9 Macro 09
10 Macro 10
11 Macro 11
12 Macro 12
13 Macro 13
14 Macro 14
15 Macro 15
16 Demo

MACRO SELECTION
1-16 to Play a Macro
Press for Macro Setup
MACRO key to CANCEL
1 Hide Menus On Playback: No
2 Playback Macros at Reset: 0
3 Macro Titles 
4 Macro To Record: 1
5 Macro Record Screen 
6 Use Macro Defaults
MACRO SETUP
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Press
MACRO
to display the screen on the left below. To run a previously defined macro, press the number 1-
15 or press 16 to run a demonstration.
To define or change (write over existing) macros, press
PLAY
. From the Macro Setup screen as shown to the
right below, define the macro number and title. Use macros 1-10 to run at full speed (macros play quickly,
regardless of pauses during macro recording) and macros 11-16 for macros which you want to run with
time delays between the functions (recorded speed). Then select Macro Record Screen. Initiate the macro
from the Record a Macro screen and then key in the keystrokes to define this macro. To create a time
delay in macros 11-16, simply pause before initiating the next step of your macro.
You may use a macro to change a menu
setting. To view the menus while doing so,
select No for Hide Menus On Playback.
Otherwise, to hide the menus, select Yes.

8 •Programming XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000
Using the PC Keyboard
You may connect a standard PC keyboard or a wireless PC keyboard to any one of the RJ-45 connectors on
the front or back of the unit. The PC keyboard may be used to easily type titles for your cameras and macros.
It may also be used to key in any function that you can initiate from the AurorA2000 front panel. Use the
figure below to determine which key on the PC keyboard correlates to an AurorA2000 key.
1
AUX1
9
FOCUS +
2
AUX2
10
FOCUS –
3
AUX3
11
IRIS
+
4
AUX4
12
IRIS
–
DISPLAY
ZOOM +
ALARM
ZOOM –
SEQUENCE
MECH
P/T ZOOM
MACRO
FREEZE
MENU
SETUP
HELP
ENTER
5
AUX5
13
AUTO
IRIS
6
AUX6
14
AUTO
PAN
RECORD
SPOT
MONITOR
7
LENS
SPEED
15
HOME
MECHANICAL PAN TILT ZOOM
8
PAN/TILT
SPEED
16
PRESET
LIVE PLAY
COM1/KEYBOARD
1Shift 609
...
+
1 8 F9
...
F10 F11 F12 F2 F1
F5 F6 F7 F8 F3 F4
Programming
Preliminary Steps
Navigating the Menu System
The AurorA2000 menus include all of the navigation instructions needed to move to, from and within a menu,
as well as how to scroll through and select parameters. In general, the arrow and number keys are the most
frequently used keys during programming:
PLAY
Used to go down a level to a submenu, select a menu item, make a parameter selection, etc.
RECORD
SPOT
MONITOR
Used to move up/down to a menu item, change a selection, scroll through HELP, etc.
LIVE
Used to cancel an edited parameter setting, move back a level in the menu system, etc.
PLAY LIVE
Used to move cursor right and left on text edit and time/date menus.
1-16 Used to select a menu item or enter a value.
Note: The Reference chapter includes a menu tree that illustrates AurorA2000 menu hierarchy and a list of all
possible settings for each field.

XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000 Programming •9
Using Passwords
Accessing the Menu Selection Screen
Note: Depending on programming settings, a password may be required before entering the menu system.
Perform the following procedure to access the Menu Selection Screen.
1. If you have not already done so, connect a monitor to the main display
monitor BNC and apply power.
Setting the Time and Date Display
Setting the time and date for your AurorA2000 is critical for proper reporting of alarms and other functions.
You may set the system time and date using the Easy Time/Date Menu, available from the Easy Setup
Menus, or by using the Time/Date Set Menus under the Time/Date Setup selection of the Main Menu.
From the System Setup screen, accessed from the Main Menu, supervisors may
set a password to limit access to the menu system. This includes operation
screens such as Alarm Setup, Macro Setup, and so forth. A separate password
may be set which locks out all front panel keystrokes until the correct password is
entered. This is the Front Panel Password and the AurorA2000 will not accept
keystrokes without this password, if it is enabled. The Front Panel Password is
typically used for operators while the Menu/Setup Password is for supervisors.
You may enter either the Front Panel Password or the Menu/Setup Password to
unlock the front panel keys.
1 Change FPanel Password
2 FPanel Password: Disabled
3 FP COntrol Timeout: 15
4 Change Menu/Setup Passwd
5 Menu/Setup Passwd: Disabled

PASSWORD SETUP
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
VIDEO MULTIPLEXER
Vicon Industries, Inc.
89 Arkay Drive
Happauge, NY 11788
Copyright 2000
320 Version:v1.0.0 990415
801 Version:V1.0.0
Jan 12 2000 13:43:28
AurorA 2000
1 Easy Setup Menu
2 Main Menu
3 Camera Calibration
4 Save/Restore Menu
5 Language
6 FAQ Screen
7 About AurorA 2000
MENU SELECTION
to Choose. MENU to Exit.
or 1-16 to Select.
09:27:39 AM 02/22/00 Tue
EASY TIME/DATE MENU
to Change.
Previous Next
1 Set Time
2 Set Date
3 Daylight Savings
4 Use 24 Hour Mode: NO
5 Use Time Factory Defaults
TIME/DATE SET
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Next Easy Menu
2 Time Display: Always On
3 Date Display: Always On
4 Camera Title: 3 sec fade
5 Rcvr Status: Always On
6 Zoom Window: 3 sec fade
7 Optimized for: BNC
MAIN DISPLAY EASY SETUP
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Main Display Title Text
2 Main Display Menu Text
3 Main Display Grid
4 Main Display Video
5 Spot Monitor Title Text

DISPLAY SETUP
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
3. Press
MENU
to display the Menu Selection screen. This is your main
access point to AurorA2000 programming screens.
2. The first screen will display the AurorA2000 logo. This screen will be
replaced by the screen such as the one shown here. This screen will
display and then disappear. The version number of your software is
available on this screen.
In order to display the time and date, you must enable the proper setting. There are two settings, one to
enable/disable the display on the main display monitors and one for the spot monitor.
Quickly set the
time, date and
A
M/PM in this easy
setup screen.
You have
additional
options in the
Time/Date Set
Menus: daylight
savings, 24-hour
mode and
factory defaults.
Quickly enable or
disable the display of the
time and date on the
main display monitors
using this easy setup
screen. There is an
additional screen for the
spot monitor.
If you choose to
enable time and date
through the Main
Menu instead of the
Easy Setup Menus,
you will still need to
enable for the spot
and the main display
monitors.

10 •Programming XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000
Defining Colors and Grid Thickness
1 Grid Thickness:
2 Grid Color:

1
GRAY
MAIN DISPLAY GRID
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Setting Image Quality & Update Parameters
1 Full Screen Update:
2 Digital Zoom Update:
3 Image Quality:  Sharp

 Frame
 Frame
FULLSCREEN SETTINGS
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Image Quality:
Normal 
MULTI PICTURE SETTINGS
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Menu Font:
2 Screen Color:
3 Item Text:
4 Item Value:
5 Value Background:
6 Header Background:
7 Footer Background:
8 Use Menu Text Defaults
Medium
BLUE
Br.WHITE
Br.RED
BLACK
CYAN
GRAY
MAIN DISPLAY MENU TEXT
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Title Font:
2 Text Color:
3 Border Color:
4 Background Color:
5 Time Display:
6 Date Display:
7 Camera Title:
Rcvr Status:
Small
BrWHITE
BLACK
VIDEO
Always On
Always On
3 sec fade
Always On
MAIN DISPLAY TITLE TEXT
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
On the Main Display Video screen, you may
access the menus shown to the left and right.
You may also set the field sync for the main
display video. Use Yes to stop video in the
windows from moving up and down. If you
select No, you may have a moving image but
your update rate will be faster than if you
selected Yes.
You can set the image quality by viewing
camera video and experimenting with the
settings Normal, Soft or Sharp to find the
best setting for each scene.
Using Factory Defaults
Located under the Display Setup menus of the Main
Menu, you’ll see a screen for setting the colors in menus
on your main display and spot monitors. The Main
Display Menu Text screen is shown here.
Footer 
Item is the menu item, such as “Screen Color”.
Value is the parameter, such as “Blue”.
You may also define the colors of text for your titles
(camera titles, for example).
The background for your title
can be video from your camera
or you may choose a color.
Customize the grid around your multi-
picture displays by choosing a grid
thickness and color.
1 = thin; 10 = thick
Header
From the Menu Selection screen, you may decide to use factory defaults to overwrite customized
programming selections. You may also choose to use the settings that are currently saved. To
insure that you do not lose your customized settings after you make your selections, choose Save
Current Settings.
A
confirmation screen will display to verify that you want to use factory defaults before overwriting
your settings.
Frame: Increases vertical
resolution, but may cause
flicker.
Field: Less vertical
resolution, but no flicker.

XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000 Programming •11
Cameras, Receivers and Motion Detection
Defining Camera Titles
1 Next Easy Menu
2 Title:CAMERA 01
3 Alarm Pin:In/Norm. Open
4 Motion Setup
CAMERA 1 EASY MENU
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:
;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR
STUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghij
Title: CAMERA 04
to Move Cursor in Title
to Change a Character
SEQ MPTZ to Select a Row
ZOOM+/- to Insert/Delete
Press ENTER when done.
1 Title Font:
2 Text Color:
3 Border Color:
4 Background Color:
5 Time Display:
6 Date Display:
7 Camera Title:
Rcvr Status:
Small
BrWHITE
BLACK
VIDEO
Always On
Always On
3 sec fade
Always On
MAIN DISPLAY TITLE TEXT
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Next Easy Menu
2 Time Display: Always On
3 Date Display: Always On
4 Camera Title: 3 sec fade
5 Rcvr Status: Always On

SPOT MONITOR EASY SETUP
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
You can set camera titles using the Easy Setup Menus or from the Camera
Setup screen accessed from the Main Menu. Either route will lead you to
the camera title screen shown below. Use the onscreen instructions to
select the text from the available character set.
The AurorA2000 includes an extensive context-sensitive help
system, designed to answer common questions and provide quick
reference to needed information. Press
HELP
to access or exit the
help system. Help is available for any function (not just within the
menu system).
Frequently asked questions are also answered using screens such
as the one shown to the left. These screens are accessed from the
Menu Selection screen.
Instructions for
selecting your title
text.
Available characters.
Title to be defined. Default title shown. 
To see the camera title, the proper field must
be enabled. In the Easy Setup Menus, this
field can be found on the Main Display Easy
Setup Menu and the Spot Monitor Easy Setup
Menu (shown to the right). Or use the menu to
the left, located in submenus of the Main
Menu’s Display Setup. Choose to enable,
disable, or choose a fade time.
Using the Help System
How do I get Help Screens?
The Help Screens are con-
text sensitive. Press the
HELP key at any time to see
information about the keys
that are active and the
available menu choices.
Press the HELP key to exit
the Help screen.
FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
to view. to Go Back.

12 •Programming XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000
Defining Motion Detection
Note: Motion detection parameters may be customized for each camera.
Detection Threshold: The detection threshold defines the change in video level required before motion is
detected. The settings are 1 to 9. At a setting of 9, a dramatic change in video level is required to trigger
motion detection. The most sensitive setting is 1. Each camera has its own detection threshold, so that
cameras in high security areas may be set to detect movement by more stringent guidelines than cameras in
less important viewing areas.
Minimum Active Zones: This field defines the minimum number of zones (each video window is divided into
zones) which must be active before motion is detected. For example, if the minimum number of active zones
is set to 14, then 14 zones must pass the detection threshold before the AurorA2000 has detected motion.
From the Camera Motion Screen (select Camera Motion Setup from the screen shown above), define the
zone setup as follows.
This screen is used to turn on (enable) or turn off (disable) motion detection in
each of the zones in a camera’s field of view. For example, it would be practical to
disable the motion detection zones corresponding to trees blowing outside a
window, a fan on the wall or a TV screen.
The first step in setting the zones is to direct the camera to its normal position.
Viewing the scene on the monitor, decide which zones should be enabled or
disabled. The zones are represented onscreen by individual boxes on the grid.
Press the right arrow key to test your zones by activating alarms in the active areas.
1 Change Receiver Types
2 Set all to 1301R w/ PV opt
3 Set all to Other Rcvr
RECEIVER TYPES
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Title Font:
2 Text Color:
3 Border Color:
4 Background Color:
5 Time Display:
6 Date Display:
7 Camera Title:
Rcvr Status:
Small
BrWHITE
BLACK
VIDEO
Always On
Always On
3 sec fade
Always On
MAIN DISPLAY TITLE TEXT
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Camera Motion Setup 
2 Set Thresholds 
3 Set Min Active Zones 
4 Set Motion Processing 
5 Disable Motion Processing
6 Use Motion Defaults
MOTION SETUP
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
to choose a row.
1-16 to turn zone On/Off.
ZOOM+/ZOOM– row On/Off.
to test zone activity.
to Go Back.
MOTION ZONE SETUP
You may access the Motion Setup from the Camera Easy Menus or the Main
Menu’s Camera Setup and Alarm Setup submenus. The definitions below will
help you in defining the sensitivity of motion detection for your system.
Setting Receiver Type & Status Display
Receiver status is enabled in the Easy Setup screens or from the Main
Menu’s Display Settings submenus. The main display monitors’ receiver
status is shown here; you must also set the display on the spot monitor.
Quickly define all of the receivers using Set All to V1301R w/PV option o
r
choose Set All to Other Receiver. Or use Change Receiver Types to
specify the type of each receiver in your system.

XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000 Programming •13
What will happen when motion is detected?
You may customize the action to occur when motion is detected for each of your cameras.
Note: You may also define the update rate for each camera during motion detection, as described on the
previous page. Both camera priority and motion processing settings can lead to a higher update rate
for a camera on the main display monitors. If camera priority is set to High, that camera will ALWAYS
have a higher update rate. If motion processing for a camera is set to Higher Update, that camera will
have a higher update rate only while motion is being detected.
1 Cam 1 Motn: Alarm + H Updt
2 Cam 2 Motn: Disabled
3 Cam 3 Motn: Alarm
4 Cam 4 Motn: Higher Update
5 Cam 5 Motn: Higher Update
6 Cam 6 Motn: Higher Update
7 Cam 7 Motn: Higher Update
Cam 8 Motn: Higher Update
SET MOTION PROCESSING
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Camera 1: High
2 Camera 2: High
3 Camera 3: Normal
4 Camera 4: Normal
5 Camera 5: Normal
6 Camera 6: Normal
7 Camera 7: Normal
Camera 8: Normal

CHANGE UPDT PRIORITY
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Defining Camera Priority
A
larm + Higher Update: The update rate for the live video on the main display
monitors increases and an alarm is activated.
Disabled: No action occurs.
A
larm: An alarm is activated.
Higher Update: The update rate for live video on the main display monitors
increases.
Note: The action (alarm, higher update) will automatically cease 10 seconds
after the motion has stopped.
Normal - updates video relatively slower; use for less
important viewing areas.
High - updates video more quickly and should be used for
critical locations.
Use this setting to define a relative update rate for each camera in you
r
system (this applies to the main display monitors only). This allows you to
define that the video from more important cameras may be updated faste
r
than the video from less important locations. If all of your cameras’ update
priorities are set to Normal, the update rates for each camera will be equal.

14 •Programming XX040-01-00 Rev 701 AurorA2000
Defining Alarms
What causes the AurorA2000 to go into alarm mode?
The AurorA2000 will go into alarm mode if alarms are enabled and then activated by the following sources:
• receiver alarms (alarms connected to the receivers used with your cameras)
• communication loss with a receiver
• video loss on any camera
• motion detected in the field of view of a camera
• an alarm device (alarms connected to the 37-pin alarm connector).
Defining Contacts as Inputs or Outputs
Use this screen to enable video loss alarms and
then set them as momentary or latching:
Use this screen to enable
receiver alarms:
Use this screen to enable
comm. failure alarms:
1 Rcvr 1 Alarm: Disabled
2 Rcvr 2 Alarm: Disabled
3 Rcvr 3 Alarm: Disabled
4 Rcvr 4 Alarm: Disabled
5 Rcvr 5 Alarm: Disabled
6 Rcvr 6 Alarm: Disabled
7 Rcvr 7 Alarm: Disabled
Rcvr 8 Alarm: Enabled
RCVRALARMS
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Rcvr 1 CommF: Enabled
2 Rcvr 2 CommF: Enabled
3 Rcvr 3 CommF: Enabled
4 Rcvr 4 CommF: Enabled
5 Rcvr 5 CommF: Enabled
6 Rcvr 6 CommF: Enabled
7 Rcvr 7 CommF: Enabled
Rcvr 8 CommF: Enabled
RCVR COM FAIL
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Enable/Disable V. Loss 
2 Momentary/Latch V. Loss
VIDEO LOSS
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Use the Motion Setup screens, discussed in Defining
Motion Detection, to define whether motion will activate
an alarm:
Use this screen to enable alarm
contacts on the 37-pin alarm
connector:
1 Cam 1 Motn: Alarm + H Updt
2 Cam 2 Motn: Disabled
3 Cam 3 Motn: Alarm
4 Cam 4 Motn: Higher Update
5 Cam 5 Motn: Higher Update
6 Cam 6 Motn: Higher Update
7 Cam 7 Motn: Higher Update
Cam 8 Motn: Higher Update
SET MOTION PROCESSING
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Alarm 1: Enabled
2 Alarm 2: Enabled
3 Alarm 3: Enabled
4 Alarm 4: Enabled
5 Alarm 5: Enabled
6 Alarm 6: Enabled
7 Alarm 7: Enabled
Alarm 8: Disabled
ENABLE/DISABLE CONTACTS
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Alarm 1: Out/Actv Hi
2 Alarm 2: In/Norm Clsd
3 Alarm 3: Out/Actv Low
4 Alarm 4: In/Norm Open
5 Alarm 5: In/Norm Open
6 Alarm 6: In/Norm Open
7 Alarm 7: In/Norm Open
Alarm 8: In/Norm Open

IN/OUT CONTACTS
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Decide which contacts on the 37-pin alarm connector will be used as an
output and which will be used as an input. Then navigate to this screen
from the Main Menu as follows: Main Menu, Alarm Setup, Alarm Inputs,
Alarm Contacts, and then In/Out Contacts. You may also access this
screen from the Alarm Outputs screen. Set each alarm as an input or
output, choosing either Active High or Active Low for outputs and
Normally Open or Normally Closed for inputs.