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LTC 8500 Series
Instruction Manual
EN Allegiant Microprocessor-
based Video Switcher/
Control Systems
BOSCH
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EN | ii Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005
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Product | Instruction Manual | Important Safeguards Important Safeguards 10. Power Sources - Operate the unit only from the type 1. Read, Follow, and Retain Instructions - All safety of power source indicated on the label. If unsure of and operating instructions should be read and the type of power supply to use, contact your dealer followed before operating the unit. Retain instructions or local power company. for future reference. •For units intended to operate from battery power, 2. Heed War
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Product | Instruction Manual | Safety Precautions Safety Precautions For Indoor Product 1. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water - for example, in a wet basement, in an unprotected outdoor installation or in any area classified as a wet location. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 2. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER any kind into this unit through openings, as they (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS might touch dangerous voltage poi
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Product | Instruction Manual | FCC & ICES Information FCC & ICES INFORMATION Sicherheitshinweise (U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired VORSICHT: UM EINEN ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAG ZU operation. VERMEIDEN, IST DIE ABDECKUNG (ODER RÜCKSEITE) NICHT
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Product | Instruction Manual | Safety Precautions Veiligheidsmaatregelen Medidas de Segurança VOORZICHTIG: OPEN DE BEHUIZING OF DE ACHTERKANT CUIDADO: PARA REDUZIR O RISCO DE CHOQUE VAN HET APPARAAT NIET. ZO VERMINDERT U HET RISICO ELÉCTRICO, NÃO RETIRE A TAMPA (OU A PARTE OP ELEKTRISCHE SCHOKKEN. IN HET APPARAAT POSTERIOR). NO INTERIOR, NÃO EXISTEM PEÇAS QUE BEVINDEN ZICH GEEN ONDERDELEN DIE U ZELF KUNT POSSAM SER REPARADAS PELO UTILIZADOR. REMETA A REPAREREN. LAAT SERVICE EN ONDERHOUD UITVOERE
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1. Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Parts List ................................................................................................................................................. 1 2. Service............................................................................................................................................................
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9. Satellite Configuration Installations ........................................................................................................... 21 9.1 Satellite Site “Trunk Line” Monitor Outputs .................................................................................... 21 9.2 Main Site “Trunk Line” Video Inputs ............................................................................................... 22 9.3 Control Data Lines in Satellite Systems..............................
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16.5.3 Arm/Disarm Monitor .................................................................................................................. 48 16.5.4 Alarms Acknowledgement .......................................................................................................... 48 16.6 Sequence Control ................................................................................................................................. 48 16.6.1 Load/Clear a Sequence ................................
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17.1.42 User Function 42 - Keyboard Log-in Auto-off Mode............................................................... 64 17.1.43 User Function 43 - CPU Battery Status ..................................................................................... 64 17.1.44 User Function 99 - User Function Index................................................................................... 64 18. Maintenance Information..................................................................................
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1Unpacking This equipment should be unpacked and handled with care. If an item appears to have been damaged in shipment, notify the shipper. Verify that all parts shown in the Parts List have been included. If any items are missing, notify your Bosch Secu- rity Systems Sales or Customer Service Representative. The original packing carton is the safest container in which to transport the unit. Save it for possible future use. 1.1 Parts List The following table lists the components: Qty Item 1L
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2Service If the unit needs repair, contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems Service Center for authorization to return and shipping instructions. Service Centers •USA • Phone: 800-366-2283 or 717-735-6638 • Fax: 800-366-1329 or 717-735-6639 •CCTV Spare Parts • Phone: 800-894-5215 or 408-956-3853 or 3854 • Fax: 408-957-3198 • E-mail: BoschCCTVparts@ca.slr.com •Canada • Phone: 514-738-2434 •Europe, Middle East & Asia Pacific Region • Phone: 32-1-440-0711 For additional information, see www.bosc
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3Description This Allegiant video switcher/control system combines both switching and com- puter technology to provide powerful performance and unique system features for the security user. Offering full matrix switching capability, this system can be pro- grammed to display the video from any camera on any monitor, either manually or via independent automatic switching sequences. The LTC 8500 Series Allegiant system can handle up to 64 cameras and eight (8) monitors in a full crosspoint conf
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and monitoring of all system functions by using on-screen icons to reflect real time status of the devices controlled by the system. The LTC 8850/00 GUI Software also provides the ability to monitor system status events. System alarms, switching functions, sequence events, and keyboard actions can be viewed in real time on the PC screen and, if desired, logged to the PC hard drive. The LTC 8850/00 GUI Software can also be used to enable a special on- screen icon for identifying controllable
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4Allegiant Feature Summary Table This Allegiant Series system is available in two (2) operating configurations: a base system and the base system with an optional PC based software package. The base system includes features required for most switching/controller systems. The addition of the optional LTC 8059/00 MCS or optional LTC 8850/00 GUI Software package enables the user to customize the system's configuration using a ® menu driven program run on any personal computer using Microsoft Wi
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The LTC 8500 Series system contains a logging printer output port, so an inexpen- sive RS-232 serial printer or some other form of logging software can be used to capture log data. This provides a permanent record showing time and date of changes to system status, such as: •Incoming alarms •Acknowledgment of alarms by users •Loading sequences •User log-on to keyboard or console port •Console broadcast message •Console transfer of system tables •Activation of time event functions •Power up rese
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LTC 8501 Series Systems 5System Components 5.1 LTC 8501 Series Systems •LTC 8501 Series Main CPU Bay A modular equipment bay which contains the system’s microprocessor module (LTC 8511/00), the power supply module (LTC 8505 Series), and combinations of video input and video output modules (see below). •LTC 8521/00 Video Input Module Individual cards placed in LTC 8501 Series bays to accept inputs from cameras and other video sources. Each card provides eight (8) video input channels with swit
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6System Accessory Components The Allegiant Series accessory products provide many optional features to the base system. A brief description of accessory products is provided below. Complete spec- ification information can be found in respective product data sheets. Applicable accessories are designed to be compatible throughout the Allegiant Series. 6.1 LTC 8540/00 Alarm Interface Unit The LTC 8540/00 is an alarm gathering unit which accepts up to 64 dry contact clo- sures or logic level input
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LTC 8555 Series Keyboards 6.5 LTC 8555 Series Keyboards The LTC 8555 Series keyboards are compact, full function keyboards for use with Allegiant Series matrix switchers. LED readouts display real time system status information. Includes variable speed joystick and zoom lens controls for operating fixed or variable speed pan/tilt/zoom equipped cameras. The keyboards are avail- able in the following configurations: Model Number Top Bezel Graphics Communication Protocol LTC 8555/00 English RS-4
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6.10 LTC 8569, LTC 8570, LTC 8571, LTC 8572 Series Code Merger Units These series are control code merger and line driver units used to combine Allegiant biphase control code from two (up to four with LTC 8570 and LTC 8572 versions) systems for communicating to AutoDome Series cameras, receiver/drivers, switcher/followers, and Allegiant Satellite systems. The LTC 8569, LTC 8570 Series provides 32 separate outputs capable of driving up to 256 remote devices. The LTC 8571, LTC 8572 Series pro
