Virtual Allegiant Satellite Application

26 Pages·2007·2.31 MB·English

Virtual Allegiant Satellite Application
SFT-VASA
en User Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Unpacking 3
1.1 Parts List 3
2 Product Description 3
2.1 Features 3
2.2 Recommended System Requirements 4
3 System Overview 4
4 Hardware Configuration 5
4.1 LTC 8780 Data Converter Unit 5
4.2 Configuring an Allegiant System for VASA Operation 7
4.2.1 Configuring the MCS for use with Digital Decoders 7
4.2.2 Configuring the MCS for use with Digital Encoders 7
4.3 Bosch Digital Decoders 9
4.3.1 Decoder Connections 10
4.4 Bosch Digital Encoders 10
4.4.1 Encoder Connections 10
4.4.2 Configuring an Encoder for PTZ Operation 10
4.4.3 Controlling PTZ Operation over a Network 11
5 VASA Installation 12
5.1 VASA README File 12
5.2 Security Device 12
6 VASA Configuration 13
6.1 Changing Login Password 14
6.2 Configuration Menu 15
6.3 Menu Commands 15
6.3.1 File Menu 15
6.3.2 View Menu 16
6.3.3 Options Menu 16
6.3.4 Help Menu 16
7 VASA Configuration Controls 17
7.1 Using the VASA Interface 17
7.2 Configuring the LTC 8780 17
7.3 Adding and Editing a Decoder 18
7.4 Adding and Editing an Encoder 19
7.5 Viewing VASA Log Events 20
7.5.1 Viewing the Log File 20
7.5.2 Using the VASA Event Log Window 20
8 Synchronizing VASA and MCS Configuration 21
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1 Unpacking
Verify that all parts shown in the Parts List have been included. If any items are missing, notify
your Bosch Security Systems Sales or Customer Service Representative.
1.1 Parts List
Quantity Item
1 CD-ROM with SFT-VASA software
1 Software security key (USB dongle)
1 Software License Agreement
1 VASA 1.20 User Manual
1 RS-232 Interface Cable
(Bosch Security Systems Part #S1385)
2 Product Description
The Virtual Allegiant Satellite Application (VASA) is Bosch’s strategic product that allows
existing Allegiant customers to transition gradually to pure IP technologies rather than a total
and instantaneous replacement.
VASA reflects the reality that thousands of Allegiant users are satisfied and very comfortable
with their existing analog based matrix switcher and associated CCTV keyboards and
monitors. Security strategists also recognize that when the time comes for camera expansion,
that IP network-based technologies offer unique benefits, such as simplified cabling: A single
CAT-5 cable can carry hundreds of video, audio, Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) control, serial ports,
alarm inputs, and relay output lines.
VASA acts as the integration bridge between an existing Allegiant and the new digital based
CCTV system (the ‘satellite’) that uses Bosch digital video encoders and decoders. With VASA,
the new IP technology is transparent to the existing Allegiant users who continue to use their
Intuikey CCTV keyboards for switching and PTZ control of video on classic analog monitors.
VASA replaces dedicated analog trunk lines and in addition to remote PTZ functionality, it
supports encoder relay activations.
VASA supports the Allegiant LTC 8100 through LTC 8900 Series matrix switchers. In addition
to PTZ control, VASA provides auxiliary and preposition control of the IP-based cameras.
Because VASA fully integrates the Allegiant with Bosch video IP products, the Allegiant
monitor displays remote camera titles.
2.1 Features
– Integrates Allegiant with network IP CCTV
– Allows users to control IP cameras via the IntuiKey keyboard
– Allows analog monitors to display images from remote systems via an IP network
– Controls PTZ and auxiliary and preposition settings
The VASA 1.20 software supports:
– 1,024 Encoders and 32 Decoders
– Bosch devices with internal encoders, such as the AutoDome Modular Camera System
with IP module (VG4 Series), the Dinion IP cameras, and the FlexiDome IP cameras.
– Allegiant LTC 8100-8900 Series Matrix Switchers
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2.2 Recommended System Requirements
– Microsoft Windows® compatible PC Platform
– Windows 2000® (Service Pack 3 or later), or Windows XP® Professional
– Intel® Pentium® 2.8 GHz or greater
– 512 Mb RAM
– 50 Mb fixed drive space
– CD-ROM drive
– 10/100 Base-T ethernet interface
– 1 USB port (or USB hub port) for USB security dongle
– One (1) serial port for external interface communications
– Additional serial ports required if multiple interfaces are used
– SVGA Display or compatible video card
3 System Overview
VASA is a PC application that allows commands generated from an Allegiant LTC 8780
Satellite Address Decoder to control a network digital video system.
Figure3.1 depicts the components of a VASA system:
– Allegiant Matrix Switcher (LTC 8100 Series through LTC 8900 Series)
– Bosch cameras with encoders (VG4 AutoDome IP, Dinion IP, and FlexiDome IP)
– Cameras, monitors and Allegiant keyboards
– LTC 8780 Satellite Address Decoder
– Bosch Digital Video Encoder
– Bosch Digital Video Decoder
– PC station running VASA software
Figure 3.1 Virtual Allegiant Satellite Application System
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4 Hardware Configuration
VASA is designed to work with an Allegiant Matrix/Controller setup in a satellite configuration.
It requires an Allegiant Matrix/Switcher, an LTC 8780 Data Converter Unit, Bosch Digital
Decoders and Encoders, and a PC work station. In large systems, an LTC 8568 Signal
Distribution Unit can be used for multiple satellite systems. Once VASA is configured, no
further user interaction is required.
The LTC 8786 RS-232 to Biphase converter can also be used to convert receiver/driver and
AutoDome RS-232 control code protocol into Allegiant biphase control code for operating
AutoDome cameras.
You should be familiar with the Allegiant Matrix Switch control system, Windows-based
software, and have a general knowledge of networking.
Refer to the Allegiant Instruction Manual for setting up an Allegiant Satellite System, which can
be found on the Bosch website: www.boschsecurity.com.
4.1 LTC 8780 Data Converter Unit
The LTC 8780 Data Converter is required to convert Allegiant Satellite commands into a
format used by VASA.
NOTICE! The CCL Address Selected number must match the Allegiant MCS Bay number.
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1. Connect the LTC 8780 CODE IN connector to the biphase port of the Allegiant Master
System.
Refer to the LTC 8780 manual for Biphase connections, located on the Bosch website at
www.boschsecurity.com.
2. Connect the LTC 8780 to the PC COM port using the Bosch S1385 RS-232 Interface
Cable, or a fully wired equivalent, null-modem RS-232 data cable.The figure below
depicts this connection.
CD 1 1 CD
Rx 2 2 Rx
Tx 3 3 Tx
(Side View)
DTR 4 4 DTR (Side View)
Gnd 5 5 Gnd
5 4 3 2 1 DSR 6 6 DSR 5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6 RTS 7 7 RTS 9 8 7 6
(Front View) (Front View)
CTS 8 8 CTS
9-pin Female 9-pin Female
9 9
Figure 4.1 Industry Standard Null-modem Cable (Bosch Part Number S1385)
The following two tables summarize the dip switch settings for the LTC 8780 (Table4.1) and
the selected CCL address (Table4.2).
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Dip Switch Switch Number Recommended Function
Setting
S101 1 (BAUD) ON RS-232 Baud Rate of 38,400 bps
2 (BAUD) ON
3 (CODE DIST) OFF Biphase input to Biphase output
4 (ADDR FUNCT) OFF CCL Address Select
S102 1 (RCVR DRVR) ON Enable transmission of R/D messages
2 (XPOINT) OFF Disable transmission Crosspoint messages
3 (CCL) ON Enable transmission of CCL messages
4 (MATCH) ON CCL message address checked
S103 1–4 (ADDR LOW) Address or block select low order bits (must
be set to Satellite Address)
S104 1–4 (ADDR HIGH) Address or block select high order bits (must
be set to Satellite Address)
S105 1 (MODEM CMD) OFF Not applicable
2 (ORIGINATE) OFF Modem command + ATA
3 (CHECK CTS) ON Check CTS before transmitting data
4 OFF Not used
Table 4.1 LTC 8780 Dip Switch Settings
Address DIP Switches CCL Address
S104 S103 Selected (MCS
4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
Bay Number)
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 1
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 2
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 3
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON 4
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 5
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON 6
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF 7
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON 8
X X X X X X X X (continue series)
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF 255
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON 256
Table 4.2 CCL Address Select
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4.2 Configuring an Allegiant System for VASA Operation
The following section details the steps necessary to configure the Allegiant Master Control
Software (MCS) for use with the Bosch Digital Decoders and Encoders.
4.2.1 Configuring the MCS for use with Digital Decoders
Configure the MCS camera table as you would a typical Allegiant Satellite system.
1. Determine the Input to serve as an Allegiant Satellite trunk for the decoder. Then select
Trunk from the Installation column.
2. Set the Bay Number of the Trunk to match the LTC 8780 CCL Address Selected that is
connected to VASA.
3. Set a unique Monitor Number for each trunkline. This number is used to setup the Bosch
Decoder as detailed later. Note the relationship between the Satellite Trunk Monitor in
the decoder and the Monitor Number in the MCS.
Figure 4.2 Relationship between the MCS and the Decoder
4. Repeat the steps above for each decoder trunk.
4.2.2 Configuring the MCS for use with Digital Encoders
Configure the Allegiant MCS Camera Table as follows:
1. Determine the Input to serve as a remote camera. Then set a unique number for each
camera under the Camera Number column. This number is used to setup the Bosch
Encoder as detailed later.
The relationship between the Encoder settings and the Allegiant MCS depends if you use
a logical camera address (as depicted in Figure4.3 below) or if you use a physical camera
address (as depicted in Figure4.4 below).
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NOTICE! To use the Allegiant physical address option, the Allegiant CPU must be configured
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to use the physical camera number. From the MCS menu select Parameter > Options > Use
Physical Camera Number for OSRD. Be sure to download the MCS changes to the Allegiant
CPU after modifications are made.
Figure 4.3 Relationship using the Allegiant Logical Camera Address Option
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